The ride to Burgdorf was great. Plenty of winding roads and remote towns along the way. Our first stop was Yellow Pine. We had a quick stop at the Yellow Pine Tavern for lunch where we met Laryn, the bartender, and a few other locals. In most of these towns folks are retired and either hunters and fisherman, or miners. 
After lunch, we had to take advantage of the local espresso shop where we chatted for a bit with some other locals. They told us about the wolf problem and how they were decimating their elk herd as well as some insight into the local mining. Folks are serious about mining here. You don’t talk about it, ask about it or trespass. Considering all the open carry we are seeing, that’s probably good advice.
The rest of the ride was incredible. We were climbing and descending for 8+ hours. A lot of the ride was across the mountain top which provided fantastic, if not harrowing views. Nothing like riding cycle in sand and rock up and down steep grades with no shoulder and drops of several hundred feet.
We rolled into Burgdorf later than we hoped, but luckily the office was still open so we were able to get into our cabin for the night, Ann Marin. 2 beds, a table, wood stove, a couch and an outhouse. 
Dinner was some yummy freeze dried Chinese food compliments of Mark.
In the morning we took a dip/bath in the 100 degree pool and talked to one of the caretakers that moved there as a kid in the 60s from Rhode Island.
All in all, Burgdorf is a must stop. Bring your own adult drink of choice. 
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Luv that ur sharing your journey! I know how u hate out houses!!!! Lol remember??? So how is that there are no amenities but u have a 100 degree pool? Lol safe travels xoxo
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Hot spring fed. It’s 111 degrees coming into the pool. Pool is a loose term. It has a gravel bottom.
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