We both recognize the risks associated with traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic, both for others as well as ourselves. We took a considerable amount of time before beginning this trip to evaluate these risks and determine if it would be wise to go, particularly because we would be passing through hard-hit Blaine County. 

In order to make the most informed decision, we decided to defer to Sun Valley's own recommendations, since they were hardest hit and therefore most likely to have the clearest guidelines to follow:

"Our community is committed to incorporating the best health practices and safety measures to ensure your health and security. 

Upon your visit to Sun Valley, we ask that you are mindful of the new way of life as we know it. Bring a mask, practice your air high-fiving, and keep smiling. We want to keep the positive trends flowing in the right direction."

We are each carrying a mask and will be practicing social distancing as best we can when resupplying and spending time around others. It is our hope that activities such as bikepacking can continue to be a healthy escape during an event such as this pandemic.