A horizontal pipe on the flagpole reveals the monument's purpose to honor Pilots Charles Butterwick and Charles Ives, who lost their lives in a plane crash on this site in 1943. The metal surrounding the monument are pieces of the plane that hikers have found and retrieved from the hillside.
Read MoreRed Rock Knoll. Red Rock Knoll - UT, quad
I'm excited that I have 35 peaks marked on my map, and they are all concentrated in a relatively small area. That is unusual. It is also uncommon that a trail system leading between the various ranges makes access more readily available.
Read MoreATV ride on Hardscrabble Trail System. Big Mountain & UNP 6926. Enterprise & Central West - UT quads
The trail takes a sharp turn up the ensuing bank at a weird angle, and a stupid tree sits just on the left. As soon as the tires stop sliding, I gun it at the turn and nearly lose my grip. But the tires take the traction and spin me back onto the trail. A lot of people love the adrenalin rush of a close call like that one. I don't.
Read MoreUNP 4869 Attempt. Riverside - NV, quad
Exiting the Virgin River Gorge, I decided to stop at the new Pilot truck stop and pick up a sandwich and chips. Easy off and easy on the location is ideal for a quick grab of gas or snacks when the sign flips over to announce the $249 million Arizona lottery ticket drawing tonight.
Read MoreATV ride on Hardscrabble Trail System. Enterprise - UT, quad
Dixie National Forest has been hard at work installing an ATV trail system in the area named Hardscrabble. I don't know the reason for the name, but I am looking forward to riding some of the trails.
Read MoreATV Exploratory ride to UNP 7270. Silver Peak - UT, quad
The route west is an ATV trail, short turns, narrow track that loops around the many Juniper Trees in the area. Someone has taken the time to cut down little trees to create the trail, and I appreciate all the hard work.
Read MoreOld Rambler Hill. Thermo - UT, quad
Old Rambler Hill, like its name implies, is a long rolling rise toward the summit. I crest the first rise and spot a small herd of Antelope watching from the trailing ridgeline. The landscape is barren, and this rise is devoid of even sagebrush as I hike the remaining steps to the peak.
Read MoreSkiing Day 13 2020/2021 - Eagle Point
Linda and I had most of the runs we decided to take all to ourselves. Top to bottom empty except two skiers jumping through crud, looking for some POW, and loving every minute of it.
Read MoreProgeny Peak. Springdale East - UT, quad (Zion National Park)
I reach another saddle and take another rest. It's been a few years since I climbed Progeny Peak, and I don't quite remember taking so many breaks, but I love every minute as I cross the last remaining sandy area and reach the summit.
Read MoreATV ride to Government Spring and Nickel Creek Falls. Riverside - NV, quad (Gold Butte National monument)
Soon boulders and water prevent further venturing without getting wet, but the view up the canyon is stunning, and I take a few minutes to admire its simple beauty.
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