Today was our final day of wheeling in Colorado, and, unfortunately, we didn't get to go out with a bang. Since many other more difficult trails had already been reserved, we were stuck with Lincoln Creek Road, an easy trail that took us to an old mining site. Compared to almost all of the trails we've run, Lincoln Creek was a walk (or drive, should I say?) in the park.
The other problem we've encountered with the Jamboree-style trail rides is that the trail becomes a parade route very quickly. The parade stops frequently. The parade takes many pictures. The parade moves extremely slowly. On a trail with obstacles to negotiate, this isn't such a bad way to do it. However, on a gravel road with a few rocks in the way, parade-style traveling isn't exciting. At all.
Because we were in need of a bit of entertainment, Dad and I resorted to doing the most obnoxious things we could think of. We drove over every small rock, as if it was providing the thrill of a lifetime. We narrated the journey in different accents. To ourselves. Because the ride was so uneventful (and because its the last blog about off-roading I'll be doing) I'll share with you Dad's chief manner of amusing himself, which consisted of burping loudly and then attempting to convince me to look into the forest and find the "bear" that had just "growled" at us. Well played, Dad. Well played.
Regardless, we had some fun and got to enjoy another day on the trails. We didn't get many pictures, but we hope the ones we did get suffice.
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| The parade moves on |
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| Jeeps climb the hills |
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| Parked on the rocks |
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| Valley of Ruby Mine |
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| Snowmass Ski Area |
Hi Jake, Thank you for sharing your trip with all of us we truly enjoyed the adventure!! I hope Jessica continues with this blog of her trip home with your dad! Have fun with the remaining of your trip and see you soon. Love you!! Aunt Liz
ReplyDeleteJohn & Jake -- You can consider this a trip of a lifetime!! Complete with burps or "growls" by Dad. (Your great-grandfather used to swerve in the road while driving an uneventful ride - his excuse was "to miss the ants" - this was to complete his entertainment for your father. Memories will be forever!
ReplyDeleteNow it is up to Jessica - she can add events with Dad on the way home. She could also add hers and Mom's California events and plus those that took place at the Water Polo Olympics.
Be Safe on the next leg of your journey.... Cooper misses everyone and send her love.