red dirt and sunshine

"Adventure starts when things go wrong" said Andy fortuitously as five of us loaded up the Ram with bikes, ropes, and gluten-free chocolate sea salt cookies. Hearts set on having a good time, we knew the weekend wouldn't disappoint. It didn't. Although it was not the most convenient location, we rented a lovely adobe style home outside of moab and pack it 9 adults, 2 tots and one griffindor. We rode slick rock, bouldered at Big Bend, cliff jumped, celebrated T-Bake's Birthday, road the full enchilada, and watched the desert sunset. Surrounded by friends we adore and the amazing scenery of Moab, whats not to love.

As for the " when things go wrong" part, as a total group we had 4 flat tires, one tacoed rear wheel (with a trail side fix), one broken derailleur hanger (bike turned single speed), one broken pedal, and a temperamental rear brake. Numerous crashes - with Jake winning the hardest fall award for his high speed collison with the rocky trail on Porcupine Rim.

Despite the tribulations, and the sore bodies Monday morning, we had a fantastic Moab weekend.


Slick Rock -

Our Crew

my handsome husband

Mel Jen and I

the last big climb!

Bouldering:

Andy D

Me

Cliff Jumpin'

The Colorado River

Jake

Mark

Freezing cold Boys

The Full Enchilada -

We started on the other side of those mountains. no joke.

approaching tree line in the La Sal's

tired hands after 36 miles, 1000 feet of up and 6000 feet of down.

The "we survived" beer.