with BB • Thursday 26 August 1999 • after scoping for two days find a site at around 7000' • August 27 • morning clear + hot • afternoon thundery showers • 28 • rain all day • cold • 29 • clouds blanket the site all day • cold wind • drizzle • 30 • clear all day • 31 • snow showers • cold wind • BB fed up -we leave for Helena