The Aberdeen local continues the struggle as it crawls up the 13 mile 1% grade in the Coteau des Prairies , nearing the peak outside of Summit on a beautiful spring evening. It was quite the sprint to this spot, with spurs scratching my legs and falling into a few burrows (maybe from badgers), but I'd say it was worth it. If you look closely, the Big Stone power plant is visible on the horizon to the left over 20 miles away.
