We sneak in one last ride with Leyman and crew before we leave Moab. On this ride, we re-visit Rainbow Terrace. Last year Storm struggled to get up onto the terrace due to a high wall climb where he needed more clearance to prevent severe Jeep underbody damage. You can replay the video of that […]
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Another Round of Moab for Dean and Terrie Plus One
Toward the end of our stay in Moab, Dean and Terrie bring Phyllis out to visit us. Terrie is determined to show her sister a 4-wheelin’ good time in this wild red rock town. After a long week on the road, they spend a day preparing to unleash Terrie and Phyllis on the Moab trails. […]
Climbing Klondike Bluffs into Arches
Jack and MJ offer to lead us on a ride into the backdoor of Arches NP via the Klondike Bluffs Trail. I like entering Arches via off-road routes this time of year. The paved road into the park and its attractions are usually packed with vacation pressured visitors jousting (sometimes with extended middle fingers – […]
Hiking Island in the Sky
The journey to the Island in the Sky section of Canyonlands National Park requires that we prepare provisions to insure our survival in this remote area. Before heading out there for an afternoon of hiking and overlooking, we pack gallons of water and an abundance of snacks. The stormy skies from yesterday have evolved into […]
Box Car Loop and Kamikaze Trail!
When Leyman and Jane invite Storm and me to join a Jeep group headed for a ride on Box Car Loop, Storm is excited. When he adds that we will also drive down (and back up) Kamikaze Trail, I get nervous. Sure enough, I check both routes in my trail book and they are red! […]
