Day 88, August 16^th, Winthrop, WA to Lone Fir Campground (about ¾ of the way up Washington Pass).  I was back on the road today headed up Washington Pass.  I am still riding with Tom and Paula and we left the hotel early and found a breakfast place in Winthrop.  We headed up the Methow Valley with mountains on both sides.  It was a very scenic ride again today.  It seems like am repeating myself but it was beautiful.  The first stop was the little hamlet of Mazama at the base of the climb.  We stopped for another snack.  I had a cranberry-peach muffin and some more coffee to bolster me for the climb.  We headed up the North Cascades Scenic Highway.  The climb was tough for the first part and then flattened out for several miles.  Before we knew it we were at Lone Fir Campground before noon.  It is a lovely spot and we just sat around for the rest of the day.  Tom has complained about carrying a lot of stuff and now I know why.  He has 2 tents, 2 stoves, cooking gear, and a lot of food.  Tom cooked an early dinner for all of us.  We did a short hike late in the afternoon and then all headed to their tents.  Mileage for the day was 27.48.