IntrepidXJ
NAXJA Member #647
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
DrMoab said:
Yeah, part of my reasoning was to make it a 2-day trip sometime (when it's a bit cooler)
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Western Trek (July 2007)
- Thread starter IntrepidXJ
- Start date
Yeah, part of my reasoning was to make it a 2-day trip sometime (when it's a bit cooler)
- Location
- Vancouver British Columbia
the pictures are great... ..too much for one trip?
you really have created a monster...
; )
you really have created a monster...
; )
JoesXJ
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- California
how much you want to charge to be a guide someday!! LOL j/k
Great pics!
Great pics!
IntrepidXJ
NAXJA Member #647
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Little snag. The brand new waterpump I installed last Friday with Mark is now leaking from the weap hole!
Taking care of that this morning....
Taking care of that this morning....
OverlandZJ
NAXJA Member # 101
- Location
- Bristol,PA
Awesome updates Randy.
IntrepidXJ
NAXJA Member #647
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
kndrewa said:
i thought it might have been when i made my original plans.....but what I am finding out is that even with my cooling system snags, I have still been able to do more than I planned.
IntrepidXJ
NAXJA Member #647
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Well, today I started out by finding out that the water pump that I installed last Friday has gone bad already.......was leaking from the weep hole pretty badly. So I got a later start today becuase I had to take care of that.
Started out on Spring Canyon Bottom....nice overhang on the shelf road here
Then I headed down Hey Joe Canyon......but it was taking me too long and I needed to get to Green River, so I did not finish it this time.
A little overgrown
Where are those limb risers when you need them!
After heading back out, I went to check out the Dellenbaugh Tunnel......unfortunately, I could not find it (The tunnel that is, I went to the end of the trail)....and I was in a hurry......so I'll have to look again next time.
Tombstone Rock
On my way back from the tunnel, I managed to find a nice rock that wanted to dent my wheel pretty badly....
Nothing like changing a tire in the middle of the desert with no shade
I did manage to pound out the dent and fill the tire with air...and it seems to be holding. It should work OK as a spare for now, until I can replace the wheel when I get home
After that setback, I headed up Rainbow Terrace
Finally, I was originally planning on taking the Crystal Geyser trail into Green River, but because of my delays and because I was worried about my fuel level, I decided to head out on Ruby Ranch Road and hit up I-70 to take to Green River.....which looked a lot like this
Started out on Spring Canyon Bottom....nice overhang on the shelf road here
Then I headed down Hey Joe Canyon......but it was taking me too long and I needed to get to Green River, so I did not finish it this time.
A little overgrown
Where are those limb risers when you need them!
After heading back out, I went to check out the Dellenbaugh Tunnel......unfortunately, I could not find it (The tunnel that is, I went to the end of the trail)....and I was in a hurry......so I'll have to look again next time.
Tombstone Rock
On my way back from the tunnel, I managed to find a nice rock that wanted to dent my wheel pretty badly....
Nothing like changing a tire in the middle of the desert with no shade
I did manage to pound out the dent and fill the tire with air...and it seems to be holding. It should work OK as a spare for now, until I can replace the wheel when I get home
After that setback, I headed up Rainbow Terrace
Finally, I was originally planning on taking the Crystal Geyser trail into Green River, but because of my delays and because I was worried about my fuel level, I decided to head out on Ruby Ranch Road and hit up I-70 to take to Green River.....which looked a lot like this
- Location
- Louisville, IL
I-70 sure has changed since I was out there last.:rof::doh: Very nice pics. JIM.
jmaxj
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- in My shorts.
randy, did you see the antelope herd that has been hanging out in that area, there is a few nice bucks in there.
btw: great to see you again and have a bite with ya hope you ride back home goes good
btw: great to see you again and have a bite with ya hope you ride back home goes good
IntrepidXJ
NAXJA Member #647
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
jmaxj said:
no i didn;t see the herd.......but i did see a lot of tracks in the area
IntrepidXJ
NAXJA Member #647
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Day 13
Started out today heading into the San Rafael Swell via I-70.
Coming up on the reef with the moon above (it's there if you look closely)
Made my way to Eagle Canyon......going under I-70....just enough room
Under I-70 again....this time in the canyon
Then I swung by Swasey's Cabin
Good place to fuel up again
Bottleneck Peak
Old suspension bridge over the San Rafael river
Stopped and saw some pictographs
Utah's Little Grand Canyon
A section of the old Spanish Trail
Finally, I made my way across the Green River Cutoff to US-6 and headed to Price
Started out today heading into the San Rafael Swell via I-70.
Coming up on the reef with the moon above (it's there if you look closely)
Made my way to Eagle Canyon......going under I-70....just enough room
Under I-70 again....this time in the canyon
Then I swung by Swasey's Cabin
Good place to fuel up again
Bottleneck Peak
Old suspension bridge over the San Rafael river
Stopped and saw some pictographs
Utah's Little Grand Canyon
A section of the old Spanish Trail
Finally, I made my way across the Green River Cutoff to US-6 and headed to Price
OverlandZJ
NAXJA Member # 101
- Location
- Bristol,PA
Awesome pics as expected Randy! How much time do you have left?
Shaeffer Trail...is that the trail which leads to White Rim? One of these days i would love to see Utah.
Shaeffer Trail...is that the trail which leads to White Rim? One of these days i would love to see Utah.
IntrepidXJ
NAXJA Member #647
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
John B said:
Well, I have to be at work again next Tuesday (August 7th)...so I have until the 6th to make it home.
Yep, Shafer trail leads to White Rim
- Location
- Vancouver British Columbia
one word.
epic
this is a great and inspiring adventure, randy.
and the updates make it fun!
good work on beating that wheel back into shape, bravo
i am headed to jasper alberta canada tomorrow - 2000 miles one way.
i wont be able to update like you, but when i return on the 15th, you can expect a nice little adventure forum thread.
cheers, and be safe out there.
andy
epic
this is a great and inspiring adventure, randy.
and the updates make it fun!
good work on beating that wheel back into shape, bravo
i am headed to jasper alberta canada tomorrow - 2000 miles one way.
i wont be able to update like you, but when i return on the 15th, you can expect a nice little adventure forum thread.
cheers, and be safe out there.
andy
IntrepidXJ
NAXJA Member #647
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Day 14
Left Price this morning and headed up through Nine Mile Canyon
Balance Rock
One of the many old structures along the way
Shot up Cottonwood Canyon and saw some petroglyphs
Entering Franks Canyon
In Franks Canyon, you are in the wash the whole time
Along the Green River
After making it to US 40, I gassed up in Duchense and headed up Current Creek in Uinta National Forest.......Current Resevoir
Out of the desert and into the mountains again
Then I headed out on Mill Hollow as it strated to rain
Left Price this morning and headed up through Nine Mile Canyon
Balance Rock
One of the many old structures along the way
Shot up Cottonwood Canyon and saw some petroglyphs
Entering Franks Canyon
In Franks Canyon, you are in the wash the whole time
Along the Green River
After making it to US 40, I gassed up in Duchense and headed up Current Creek in Uinta National Forest.......Current Resevoir
Out of the desert and into the mountains again
Then I headed out on Mill Hollow as it strated to rain
jmaxj
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- in My shorts.
how did you like the currant creek road? gotta love them washboards.
JoesXJ
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- California
Wow, these pictures of yours are awsome!! Makes me really want to head over to CO. Anyone know of any Chemist positions in Coloroado?? HAHA
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IntrepidXJ
NAXJA Member #647
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Day 15
Started out the day leaving from Ryan's house and heading to Northern Utah. Ended up in Lander, WY for the night.
Shot up into Idaho on a little loop trail.....weather wasn't the greatest...
Then down into Strawberry Valley
Ephraims Grave
Peter Sinks Trail
Heading down Temple Canyon towards Bear Lake in the distance
Driving somewhere in WY
Started out the day leaving from Ryan's house and heading to Northern Utah. Ended up in Lander, WY for the night.
Shot up into Idaho on a little loop trail.....weather wasn't the greatest...
Then down into Strawberry Valley
Ephraims Grave
Peter Sinks Trail
Heading down Temple Canyon towards Bear Lake in the distance
Driving somewhere in WY
IntrepidXJ
NAXJA Member #647
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Day 16
Started out by checking out part of the Wind River Range in the Shoshone National Forest. Here's a few pics from there.
Fiddlers Lake
Little Popo Agie River
Louis Lake
Got the moon again
South Pass City
In Red Canyon
Even though this was paved, it was a nice drive through Ten Sleep Canyon and Bighorn National Forest
The sky didn't cooperate with me here, as it had just rained and the sun was out, so it was kinda hazy......but I did stop by Devils Tower
Started out by checking out part of the Wind River Range in the Shoshone National Forest. Here's a few pics from there.
Fiddlers Lake
Little Popo Agie River
Louis Lake
Got the moon again
South Pass City
In Red Canyon
Even though this was paved, it was a nice drive through Ten Sleep Canyon and Bighorn National Forest
The sky didn't cooperate with me here, as it had just rained and the sun was out, so it was kinda hazy......but I did stop by Devils Tower
