Day 69 & 70

September 13th & 14th, 2007

From Salina to Richfield, via Fillmore, Utah.

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Back on the track. After the emotion filled last few days, it's nice to have a couple of more relaxed days. So, do like we do, relax enjoy the scenery and have fun!

 

As stunning as always!

 

Just one of the many cattle gates that we open and then close behind us...

 

Great signing! You can't go wrong. Everywhere on the Paiute system, trails are easy to follow and you always know where you are. Cool!

 

 

 

Mountain riding: Never a flat moment! Either you go up or you come down...
We try a new game...Going downhill with the engine shut...The only thing we hear is the sound of the tires rolling down the hill...And the 1001 rings and dings from the gear rattling...Of course, no engine means no engine braking so, careful not to pick-up too much speed...Don't try that at home, kids!!

 

Youhou! Honey! Wait for meeee!

 

Utah, put on her automn dress.

 

Tonight, we found the perfect spot to camp just out of Fillmore (there's actually a few very nice spots):

-Near a stream.
-Lots of firewood available around.
-No mosquitoes.
-In the middle of nowhere.

 

 

Yeah ! Inviting trails!
Yeah ! It is soooo nice to travel when you just have to follow the signs on the trail and when you're welcome in all the towns you come across.Thanks !
Bof... 2nd flat tire...
Bof... At the rythm of one every 1500 miles, I'd say it's reasonnable...

 

 

A very interesting section of trail. The Fillmore loop on the Paiute system. We ride down in a canyon...

 

...And we cross a stream about 10 times. Fun !

 

At the canyon exit, we hit a paved road where this sign welcomes us. We're in Fillmore Ut.

 

This has nothing to do with the story!

C'mon hon! We're goin' campin'...

 

A sure fire way to limit access to 50 inches wide vehicules...

 

 

     Polaris Industries - Canada                            Polaris Industries - USA

 

 

A second flat tire in close to 3000 miles...Not bad...
What's funny is, both times, it happened on the same tire!

 

 

The foliage color (red) reminds us of home... In Québec, the real quadding season will begin soon (winter).

 

The color of dirt (red) on the other hand, is totally different from home...

 

...Where as the color of water (red...)...

 

Welcome to Richfield. The quad Mecca. Home of the largest quad gathering in western US.

 

Tonight we sleep in a quiet spot with a view on the town. Tomorrow, Richfield.
With The Rocky Mountain ATV Jamboree in town, there'll be a lot of people, a lot of action and, probably a lot of questions...This is going to be fun! But, for now, we enjoy our solitude.

Good night...See you tomorrow...

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                 GPS

Au / At    Middle of nowhere
Date       13 sept / Sept 13
Lat    N    38 55 33
Long  W  112 13 10
Elevation  6267 pieds/feet


 

 

 
50C   122F
     
  40C   104F
     
30C   86F
     
20C   68F
     
10C   50F
     
0C   32F
     
-5C   23F
     
-10C   14F
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Well...The usual...

 

 

 

 


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Les statistiques

2 day Total.

95 Miles
2926 Miles: à date/to date
$53 Resto
$50 Épicerie/Food
$44 Essence/fuel
$0 Camping
$0 Divers/Misc.
$147 Total


 

 

                

Déjeuner/Breakfast:
-resto
-raisin bread + coffee

Dîner/Lunch:
-snack
-resto

Souper/Dinner:
-pork chops on the fire
-canned beef stew (Actually, it had more to do with a soup than a stew...but, it kept us (bearly...) alive until the next day...

 

 

Les Oscars-The Oscars:
...et le gagnant est... L'ITEM LE PLUS APPRECIÉ:

 

THE MOST APPRECIATED ITEM:

Got to love those tire plug kits!!

 

 

 

 

Nous sommes fiers de vous présenter nos partenaires.
Ils nous ont fourni un soutien important afin de nous aider à réaliser cette aventure. MERCI À TOUS
 

 

 

We are proud to introduce you to our partners.
Their precious collaboration helped us live this fabulous adventure.

THANKS TO ALL.

Polaris Industries - Canada
Polaris Industries - USA



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