We are off road enthusiasts who enjoy the great outdoors and the adventure of exploring new places.

Many things make up a great expedition. The preparations and the planning, the camping, the travel, the camaraderie, meeting new friends, challenging trails and seeing new sights around every corner are just a few reasons we enjoy it so much.

We believe that we should be good stewards of the land by following the tenets of Tread Lightly, practicing low impact camping and encouraging others to do the same.


Sunday, September 18, 2011

On our way home






















Making it to the Grumpy Gringo was worth every inch of traveling the divide. If there was any pressure while running the divide, it disappeared when we arrived at the Grumpy Gringo and met the owner and Matt Hickey's friend, Terry Kirkpatrick. Terry and his wife Lori showed us the utmost hospitality while allowing us to occupy the "shop" while we were there. As you can see, the Grumpy Gringo is a popular spot to come and just sit, smoke a great cigar and visit with friends.

Tubac is a town that can be called "laid back". There are many shops to see and there are also many places to get a good sandwich or about any other kind of mral you might desire.

The atmosphere at Grumpy's was relaxed and calming. We spent many a day just sitting and enjoying the great weather. Leaving there was hard to do but it is time to head home.

This has been an adventure of the highest order. I for one will nevr forget the times we had, the things we saw and the things we did. I am sure the rest of the team feels the same as I do.

We camped in the Mingus mountains above Prescott in the national forest. Great camp. Quiet and it will be cold tonight. Perfect sleeping weather.

Tomorrow we will return to Prescott and stop by the Overland Journal office and also the Adventure Trailer location nearby.

After that we will head toward southeast Utah via Flagstaff and will camp one last time somewhere in the Canyonlands Natl Park or somewhere close by. The next day we will proceed to Moab, UT were we plan to have lunch at the Moab Brewery. At that time Matt Hunt and I will head home toward Lincoln, NE. Matt Hickey will break off and head toward Billings, MT where he will drop off Alex before heading toward Lincoln himself.

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