Quad Trip No. 2
Memorial weekend was our last quad trip and, as some of you may remember, the trip ended abruptly when my brother’s wife broke her arm. The guys of the group still managed a short trip the next day after that incident, but we still were on a mission to take a real quad trip. And this weekend that finally happened.
We started off on a trip that should’ve been approximately 35 miles, but after one missed turn it wound up being a 5 1/2 hour 47 mile marathon. And what a trip it was.
On this trip we saw a little bit of everything: bear tracks, horse crap, one heck of a logging setup, and more pumping stations for oil than I ever imagined were actually back in these out-of-the-way places. We navigated through some trails that, because of erosion, were probably 2 foot deep, and we managed to navigate the quads down one hell of a steep ravine that existed on the trail as well; it was incredible. If only there would have actually been an area where we could’ve stopped and taken a picture; it was gorgeous at the top.
The trip wasn’t without a couple of mishaps, but at least this time there were no injuries (always wear your safety equipment). My wife decided to show boat (sarcasm) a little bit, and has a nice bruise on her leg as evidence. Thankfully, though, it hasn’t deterred her off-roading spirit, and she still loved every bit of the trip.
Overall our first real quad trip was a success, and honestly quite a bit of fun. It would have been a touch more enjoyable if – knowing that we would be gone for so long – we would’ve had brought a lunch with us. And I still believe, that if our quad trips had a destination, they would be a little more enjoyable as well. Right now we pretty much just trail ride from one point for awhile, and then ultimately end up right back at the place we started – which wouldn’t be so bad if there was a fishing hole, or a camping spot, somewhere in the middle. Hopefully we plan a trip like that real soon.
We are going to work on those things for the future, but for right now it was one heck of an experience, and quite a bit of fun.
I can’t wait for the next trip.
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That sounds like a lot of fun Arthur!
I have been out on the Rubicon here in Cali. several times but always in a jeep.
Never occurred to me to do it on a quad!
My wife just might be sending you thanks (of a sort) for planting this new idea into my head though.
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I would some day like to get a quad, they do look like a lot of fun.
Glad you all had a great time.
Glad to hear everyone had a good time and no one was seriously hurt this time.
Had a few Scary moments but still had a blast! Cant wait for the next trip.
That sounds like the kind of trip my Hubby would have enjoyed. I don’t get too excited about riding the quad… it’s nice to have around for the work it helps us with but I’m not that into joy riding — however, if you ever want to do a two or three day canoe trip, sign me up I’d enjoy that!