After a rather windy night we had breakfast and began riding again. The weather had become cooler with overcast skies.
We started travelling on pavement again by the afternoon and approached Fernie by mid afternoon and had an early supper at Boston Pizza.
One friendly guy flagged us down in his pickup truck. We chatted about biking stories. He explained he was going on a bikepacking trip in New Mexico in October and was interested in my “planned” destination. Because he lived not far from Fernie he recommended that we alter our plans and stay at the Fernie Mountain Provincial Park at the south end of Fernie.
So we did. The park was full but the park ranger made us feel quite welcome at the overflow camp sites (which was fine with us). He also explained a tip of storing our food at the back of the bear proof garbage bins. (Maybe everyone out here knows about this trick.). It put my mind at ease knowing at least my campsite would be clear of food in the bear infested provincial parks.
We took advantage of the showers and hit the hay after another day.