Sneeker 29 Posted October 20, 2012 If you want a quick 3 day weekend ride in wilderland you really don't have to go that far to find some REAL lost country. Last weekend we made the journey North. DAY 1 We saw these guys out there for a few mile and later some pronghorn antelope. The Sierra Safari group ride was going on our first day, we threaded our way past their group for a few miles. http://www.dickallen....com/index.html I can't imagine paying $$$ to have someone lead you around. Half the fun is piecing together the trails and logistics, then seeing if your ride works out. Gas mileage was our biggest concern out there. The weather was perfect, rained and snowed the night before. No dust, all the sandy sections were firm, basically hero dirt. Once we turned east there was nothing but sage, pinyon and big sky. Huntoon valley Down in the valley Some rocks for lunch Half way point, heading back Warning of coming rain over the distant Sierra Boundary Peak Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WARP9 0 Posted October 20, 2012 Nice pics!! thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sneeker 29 Posted October 20, 2012 Day 2 Last time we came this way ( Oct 2010) the big pass had this issue. Day one would have been this way. Luckly not on day two, as predicted. This time the weather was clear, blue bird, perfect, hero dirt, no dust, little snow. Distant Sierra A lot of mining around here. All the historic activity makes for cool relics, confusing trails, some of which end in sudden deep shafts and death holes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted October 20, 2012 You have me Hooked. Reel me in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sneeker 29 Posted October 20, 2012 You have me Hooked. Reel me in. I like to write a mysterious thread, and the clues are there. Too many hours went into developing the tracks to give it up right away! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sneeker 29 Posted October 20, 2012 Down in the desert Back up into the moutains Fall is the best time. Late October is dicey. Next storm will plug the passes with snow for the season. Back down the mountain Back at camp Wish I had more pictures but thats all. One thing I realized on this trip is that shooting OK pictures takes time, and this is time taken from riding. I really respect those that can do it effortlessly on the fly. I'm often torn between knocking out the miles and smelling the flowers. We only rode half the miles we planned to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted October 20, 2012 Huntoon Valley - TopoQuest I will work on the project. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beezzz 6 Posted October 20, 2012 beautiful trip. we need some start and stop locations for reference. 6 hours north isn't much of a hint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Czechsix 1 Posted October 20, 2012 Great pics, thanks for sharing them. I hear you about the pics stealing riding time. Always wondered if the resolution on Gpro's or Contour HD's is good enough to do captures and have a still come out decent. That would be one good reason to own them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
650ben 0 Posted October 20, 2012 Camp, Benton Hot Springs........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsr 0 Posted October 20, 2012 Great pics, thanks for sharing them. I hear you about the pics stealing riding time. Always wondered if the resolution on Gpro's or Contour HD's is good enough to do captures and have a still come out decent. That would be one good reason to own them. They do fine for snapshots, but are wide angle and you have to scroll through a bunch of video to find a good shot (or you can set it to take stills and press the button...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BKonOBW 0 Posted October 21, 2012 Great PICs, what was the daily ride distance will 100 mile plus range work for your tracks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riggerdan 147 Posted October 21, 2012 One thing I realized on this trip is that shooting OK pictures takes time, and this is time taken from riding. I really respect those that can do it effortlessly on the fly. I'm often torn between knocking out the miles and smelling the flowers. We only rode half the miles we planned to. I think we all have that problem, I know I do...... Seems like every 100' is a different perspective and worth taking a picture never seem to have enough pictures when I get home from a trip the weather looked great and the trails look awesome Thanks for sending the tracks over.............................. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 508 Posted October 22, 2012 Great ! Nevada IS the lost country. It's different, but in a good sorta way. You can just go on for miles and miles, days and days if you want to. Perfect big bike territory also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted October 22, 2012 One thing I realized on this trip is that shooting OK pictures takes time, and this is time taken from riding. Had I taken a camera to Utah, we'd still be there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danrider 5 Posted October 25, 2012 That looks like great country to ride. Fun stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
