We’ve moved into week seven on the Transamerica Trail and, to be real honest, we are tired. This episode starts in Meridian, Idaho (just outside Boise) and we’re feeling that pressure because in less than a week we have to be turned around and heading back to Florida. Our fridge died a few days ago after about a year and a half of hard use, so we’re trying to figure out a cooler situation while we keep pushing west. We split off the main TransAm route to run the Pacific Ocean Spur, and that means Oregon is finally in reach. Once we roll out of town, it gets serious fast—washboards, rough gravel, and that constant decision of whether it’s worth airing down or just riding it out. We’ve been keeping tire pressure around 32–34 PSI so we can handle the bumps without having to stop every time the road changes. We top off fuel near Payette because gas (and food) can be scarce out here, and we cross the Snake River into Oregon—our last state on this run. From dry yellow foothills and a surprise reservoir, we climb into national forest where the temps drop, the pavement improves, and the trees get big enough to make us wonder if we’re looking at redwoods. Even with a late start, we knock out over 200 miles—exactly the kind of day we need if we’re going to finish in time.