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Northern Tier Progress - June 4, 2026



Day 4


A Tisket a Tasket I’m going to Tonasket… then on to Republic…

Omak to Republic, 66 miles.

Today was tough. Perfect example of biting-off more than you should attempt to chew.

Tomorrow will be a tough day as well but with slightly less climbing. 4,100 ft. today, 3,800 ft. tomorrow. Fortunately tomorrow is a fewer miles by about 20.



My buddy Mike with the KLR 650, back at the Omak campground, gave this to me to protect me on my ride. I plan to carry it in my pannier.




Progress entries are presented in chronological order.
A B-17 is a Brooks No. 17 Bicycle Saddle.
It is the most comfortable saddle for long distance touring. (Your mileage may vary.)
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