Day's 7, 8, 9, and 10

Finally have working internet now that we're at a Hotel again. The last few days were great. We spent Sunday relaxing in the pool/hot-tub. Monday and Tuesday we hit up the insane Helldorado trail, and the spectacular Top-of-the-World trail. Yesterday we had to pack up and begin the long trek home. We drove from Moab to Pueblo Co yesterday. It was hard to leave, but at least the drive was scenic. There are still a lot more great pics to put up, but we're pressed for time and need to get on the road, so here are a few highlights!








John and Tracy in their natural habitat.










Here you can see the fastest duck alive. We were traveling 65mph and this guy came from behind us and left us in the dust. He didn't stop and flew off out of sight.




These goat things got in a fight on the side of the road and tried to fight the Superduty. After a second glance they thought better of it.











Some kid apparently managed to burn this bridge down with matches....

Day 6

Yesterday was a lot of fun. We hit the "Behind the Rocks" trail yesterday. It was very scenic with some really fun obstacles. Several spots were very tippy. Everything was great until we were on the way out and I snapped an axle shaft. After replacing that we made it out just as it was getting dark.








Apparently John is superman, and is taking Tracy's Jeep into space so he can lunge it into the sun.

Day 5

After the rough weather on Wednesday we weren't sure what to expect on Thursday. Even the weather guy seemed lost, and said to expect "a change." Thanks guy... I guess he was right though, as this is to what we awoke:


The snow burned away pretty quickly and we left a bit after 11am. We drove up to Poison Spider Trail, with the Colorado on our left and some impressive cliffs on our right. There was an abundance of climbers along the road, getting ready to scale the rock face. We had a different route to the top in mind.



This is the initial climb on the Poison Spider trail.

This trail was an absolute blast. The first several miles consisted of one obstacle after another. The traction on the "slick-rock" is phenomenal. Apparently it's called slick-rock because it was like ice to the pioneer's horse's shoes, but to a Bridgestone it's like Sandpaper. We've all concluded that we won't be able to wheel the east coast again after this.

Putting a little muscle on Tracy's front bumper.


JR getting some air.

This was a pretty cool 6' ledge that drops into big puddle. Of course, the picture fails to do it justice.


The "Golden Crack." This is one of the most photographed spots in Moab, due to the extreme suspension articulation that results in crossing.









This is an obstacle called Buggy Challenge. The Jeeps made short work of it.









There were plenty more incredible views at the several overlooks along the trail.





On the way out the sunset treated us to one last spectacular view.