For Labor Day Monte and I decided to explore more of the Arapeen Trail System up Manti Canyon. We have enjoyed alot of exploring there this summer from the Fairview Canyon and today we thought we would start down further south in Manti Canyon...we didn't know what an adventure our day would BE!! First the different vistas of scenery and canyons was unbelievable...here is a photo of one lonely dead tree!
We crossed so many streams and saw 5 different reservoirs. Here is me in an action shot. I love to cross water and since I can't provide sound....YAHOO!!
After riding over 32 miles we knew we were getting close to the end of the trail. I was following Monte through a marshy area and he stopped in front of this....an innocent puddle. However, we seldom go through dirty puddles like this and there was a trail that went around it.....to my surprise Monte went through it...well not really!
Because my camera was in his bag on his 4 wheeler unfortunately I don't have any pictures to prove what happened next! He suddenly sank very quickly and the 4 wheeler was swimming in mud and water almost completely immersed!!!
After very quick maneuvering and luckily Mr Boy Scout Monte had a tow rope my 4 wheeler was able to pull him out and his 4 wheeler started back up! Then we started laughing!!! We had such a great time and was glad what could of been a disaster ended up being funny. (KENT THESE PHOTOS ARE FOR YOU!!)
It always amazes me when I see pictures of you 4 wheeling! Somehow, I just never think that it would be something you LOVE to do. Always nice when you can laugh about something once it's over:) ahh, the stories we will hear about this adventure!
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ReplyDeleteLooks way too much fun! Miss ya
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