Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Seriously Can't Get Enough Of the Desert.

 One tends to realize that you are pretty much "over winter" when you decide to go to the desert literally at the last minute, and also miss the closing day at the ski hill.  Well, all it really took was Chels encouraging as she had a ton of work to do and one look at the really, really crappy weather forecast for Jackson....., and off we went!  

Note to the world, do not try to rob Curt's RV, this bumper sticker he has on it is a trueism.  

 The desert rat crew went down to a bit of a different area this time in the Goblin Valley.  It is south of I-70 on the way to Hanksville.  Amazing place.  

Having some of out best buds, and family in SLC, not to mention a love of riding moto, has perpetuated  a huge desire to get to the desert more than the once a year like we used to back in the day.  

Matt and Steve, on the "Orange Trail", second ride of the day, happy.  

 Yep, Happe sending.  Soon to be dad, in his 40's, you inspire Happe...

The photo of course doesn't do the steepness justice, but damn, I can assure you, Happe was grabbing a handful and footfull of brake.
 
 If Happe is inspiring in his 40's, well........Curt downright dominates his 50's!  Curt, every time we are lucky enough to hang out I am inspired by you that growing old can be done well, with serious adventure, and with a ton of fun.  Curt, going large, yep, he is 54.

 The first day we were there we got two rides in, then, can back to camp, found a nice kicker, and hit it repeatedly until the call of a cold beer became too damn strong. 

Riding grippy ridges on a moto is really fun.  
 

 Steve, cleaning a tough section on the "Waterfall Trail."  This righteous singletrack was just out our back step from camp.  THanks for motivating to get out of Jackson Steve for the weekend.   You are the man!

Camp....Doesn't get any better.  You can see to the south the Henry Mountains with snow on the peaks that get close to 12,000ft and to the south of them is Lake Powell.  We are already planning another trip in a few weeks.  Can't wait.

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