After several days of great warm sunshine (high 60's, low 70's), I
wrapped up my last organized ride Friday afternoon in Kanab, Utah (Hog
Canyon) hog_canyon.kml and headed north along US89 toward Marysvale (home of the
Paiute trail system). Upon arrival, temps were mild, but easily 15+
degrees cooler than the Southern half of the state.
I grabbed an awesome prime rib (medium rare) steak from my favorite spot (Hoovers) and setup the RV for the evening.
At 0800 Saturday, I awoke to find the water line to the RV had frozen and my ATV was coated in 1/4" of ice. Got a couple of hot rags to thaw everything out, and proceeded to put first tracks on the Pauite 74 trail.
Most of the 74 trail is still covered in snow. Some areas with just a coating, other areas with over 3 foot of compacted and crusty snow.
I made my way across downed trees and snow that would normally have high centered me. At about the 5 mile mark, the snow was less crusty causing my machine to since below the running boards. Cold doesn't come close to describing the numbing sensation that morning.
A few photos from Friday and Saturday before proceeding home.
View from the mesa overlooking Kanab, Utah and Arizona (Colorado City, etc)
I grabbed an awesome prime rib (medium rare) steak from my favorite spot (Hoovers) and setup the RV for the evening.
At 0800 Saturday, I awoke to find the water line to the RV had frozen and my ATV was coated in 1/4" of ice. Got a couple of hot rags to thaw everything out, and proceeded to put first tracks on the Pauite 74 trail.
Most of the 74 trail is still covered in snow. Some areas with just a coating, other areas with over 3 foot of compacted and crusty snow.
I made my way across downed trees and snow that would normally have high centered me. At about the 5 mile mark, the snow was less crusty causing my machine to since below the running boards. Cold doesn't come close to describing the numbing sensation that morning.
A few photos from Friday and Saturday before proceeding home.
View from the mesa overlooking Kanab, Utah and Arizona (Colorado City, etc)
Navigating the slick rock was challenging:
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