The "we're lost" in Arizona trail II trail ride

[Triathlete]

Okay, short notice I know but...
The last time Victir and I tried this trail we got lost (still had a great time) and spent 12 hours doing a 4 hour trail. That trip became know as the "VX Misadventure"! Bob has a new GPS to prevent us from getting lost again, so we are going to try it again. This time we are going backwards (will make it easier if any Phoenix peeps show which we hope you do. This trail is a 3-3.5 (at least the last time we did it it was...thats my story and I'm sticking to it)...I'm sure Victor will agree. So here is the vital info...


WHEN...Saturday 2-18-06 2:00pm (everyone can sleep in)

MEETING AT...the little store at Helmet Peak and Old Nogales Hwy (take I-10 to I-19...get off on Helmet Peak/Sauharita Rd...go east to light...store is on left) which is about 25 minutes south of Tucson.

Going to do the Gunsight Pass trail. Then it is a straight shot to I-10 back to town. Trail should take about 4 hours.

So who is in?

Bob (VXCaver) and I are both going to be there...
Who else?

[Triathlete]

HERE (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=877&cat=3014&page=1) are a few pics from our last trip to motivate you guys to come on down...remember last time we got lost so a few of these spots will not be in this trip (like the one of Vic stuck in the trench)........unless we get lost again. :_confused

[VCAMILO]

Im not sure what my shedule is but Im good to go if I didnt make any other plans. I like trips with you guys.. :-) See you saturday.

[VCAMILO]

WAIT WAIT! Now I remember... :confused: Im heading to Galamis this weekend. I bought a Quad a few months back and I have not had the chance to go to the dunes. This would be my first time in the Dunes with my Quad.

...If my plans do not go thru for whatever reason I will meet up with you guys and go tear up my VX. My baby needs new scratches if I get her back this week. Its currently at the shop. (exhaust leak, replacing fan belt(dry totted), replacing coolant hose at the rear of engine(dry rotted)) thats AZ for ya!

[Triathlete]

Tomorrow is the day! Anyone else going to partake in our little forray?

[tomdietrying]

Billy,

I wished I lived a little closer. I bet will be as much fun as Moab was last year.

Peace.
Tom

[mistermg]

Sorry but really too short notice. Would love to attend and meet some fellow VXrs but try a weeks planning next time. I will be in ABQ and cant cancell. have fun and maybee next time................. Im off I 10 near El Paso so try again!!!!

[mistermg]

I see the notice was last week..... was picking up my ironman( in LA) so missed it. sorry, still learning the site. Thought I looked for events and didnt see this. have fun, might even rain a little???

[Triathlete]

No problem MISTERMG....Moab is more than a week away! :thumbup:
And there will be a bunch of us there!

[Triathlete]

So, we made it out alive and didn't get too lost. This was a great trail that was pretty easy except for a few spots that we played at (there was a cool little ATV trail/track that I had some fun on...Bobs got those pics). The weather was great. Here are the few pics that I got...Bobs should be up later. I know he got some great shots of the scenery!

[Triathlete]

Bob dusting me on the way in (I got him back on the way out :bwgy: )
http://shutter01.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/06/009/57/FF/A3/EF/XVWOy-5iHmKiN-6Hh1zBdqqZMfy9w8FK0300.jpg

A cool rock waterfall in Box Canyon on the way out
http://shutter04.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/04/006/1F/B4/F7/EF/HePpF4of6-gd3+Ja8TGuRaIusNRDzcf-0300.jpg

Bob taking a look to see why his tires were just spinning
http://shutter04.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/04/009/7F/5D/4C/DF/X1WDmCAAy4XTA7T3ZvU2pa7gcNBLxqgQ0300.jpg

[Triathlete]

A veiw of the valley below (about half way up)
http://shutter01.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/06/001/5D/FF/E1/00/eYuJiPnf-CUUbqJgzBqV-gCcrvL-USNI0300.jpg

http://shutter05.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/04/002/7A/E4/2B/92/2CZqHY3-FnKwBepljoY+fqd+d5LrScQg0300.jpg

Stopped to check the GPS
http://shutter05.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/04/004/66/F8/7A/71/LQRzziX+69xl9WQNOPdZPx7HbtAtIVlJ0300.jpg

[Triathlete]

http://shutter05.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/07/002/73/DE/AC/FC/N2uNfu3ZxCk+hTKISOGv8OXY1ZyXbDMH0300.jpg

Stopped at the top of Gunsight Pass
http://shutter02.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/05/007/6F/2D/AD/A3/gpU596j0KhqM9l9rX6iwRbvmW0zwN6AR0300.jpg

The veiw east from the Pass
http://shutter01.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/04/007/7E/DD/B0/07/DTUxjYTGzZARWVbS2dBPMrsj06nqY4xy0300.jpg

[Triathlete]

The Gunsights the Pass are named for
http://shutter04.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/06/008/3B/FD/71/4C/zpfY1S34xV2amYM2EkRzba2ZYtLUDxu+0300.jpg

Top of the Pass
http://shutter02.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/05/003/7F/DB/32/81/L2j9clGmTKtZJKGeY+DPMo1MrYbsGkVI0300.jpg

The west veiw from the Pass
http://shutter05.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/04/003/3F/EF/43/71/cJgOY5SyGm7YMCdg5J9sMq7Jeg7ZSOxt0300.jpg

[Triathlete]

Bob vanishing in the brush
http://shutter03.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/05/005/7F/FB/4C/0C/0nUgEPD0vtpR7AZqMScw8QaOa1DOxZGR0300.jpg

The "BAT"
http://shutter04.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/05/003/4F/FE/27/2C/M4RPydlXps20IYBCeOE7nvtTygQKGh-30300.jpg

Alright Bob lets see yours...

[dreamcast18]

great pics! I used to work in Tucson and did some ghost-town hunting trails! Would have loved to join u guys!

mistermg: where did u get the Ironman? there was two on sale. both were near/around Azusa. One had 4 previous owners and a weird front alignment problem which thankfully for Anita's help, convinced me to keep looking else where for an Ironman.

[VXcaver]

Here are a few more photos from the day. For the record, we got a little lost a couple of times... but that's what makes it an adventure.

http://www.digitalbrushstrokes.com/images/tri-on-road.jpg
Triathlete at the start of the road.

http://www.digitalbrushstrokes.com/images/tri-playing-in-dirt.jpg
Billy Triathlete in the ATV dirt.

http://www.digitalbrushstrokes.com/images/tri-playing-in-dirt1.jpg


http://www.digitalbrushstrokes.com/images/tri-playing-in-dirt2.jpg

And a couple parked in Box Canyon on the way home...

http://www.digitalbrushstrokes.com/images/tri-box-canyon.jpg


http://www.digitalbrushstrokes.com/images/tri-box-canyon2.jpg

[Triathlete]

Bob, you'll have to email me your pics and I'll send you mine!
That second pic I really like...looks like an advertisement.

[VCAMILO]

ARG! Looks like the 3rd VX missed out.... I was in Glamis all weekend. It was fun but way too many RV's and loud *** 2strokes around for me. I think Im more of a trail guy than going up and down the Hills. I just dont get the point. Then every 30 minutes we have to stop for someone to fix their Rails. Partying at the Dunes is just a big waiste of money. Next time Billy and Bob go on another adventure Im there. BILLY! when are you camping next?

BTW COOL PICS! :)

[Triathlete]

BILLY! when are you camping next?

MOAB!