unicornsandrainbows
Caught the Bug
For the last year my husband and I have been running trails and overlanding alone. It has come to our attention that it would be nice to share trips with other like-minded individuals. That is a big part of why I joined this forum.
So at the risk of this post sounding like an online dating ad, here goes.
We live in northern Utah and typically go on a trip every other weekend and holidays all summer, fall and into winter. We are very flexible on weekends and can easily change dates to fit schedules.
Now for the personal stuff so you know who you could be exploring and sharing a campsite with.
- We drive a lot and suck at staying at camp. Camping is a by-product of wanting to be in the middle of nowhere. If you are one who likes to set up at 3pm and hang out, you will likely hate our travel style.
- Our Jeep is a 2022 Gladiator Mojave with a 2" lift and 35s. She is built to desert run, not crawl, and there are trails we regularly drive 50+ mph. We limit trails to 6 or lower and are always prepared to turn around if we reach a obstacle that is above our paygrade.
- Flexibility must be emphasized once again. Trails, destinations, etc can change in the middle of a trip.
- We navigate by coffee shops and good food and will go on a trip just to get something we like. For instance, we went to Escalante to get a latte at Kiva Koffeehouse this weekend. Took all of the dirt we could to get there and back.
- Hiking is not a focus but is subject to occuring, some Jeep trails lead to places only accessible on foot. That said, I won't hike where I can drive a Jeep, that would be silly.
- Bonus if you like to cook and want to share in camp cooking. I am not one to survive off freeze-dried meals.
Next two trips will be in the San Rafael/Hanksville area to include the Devil's Racetrack, Fix-It Pass, Factory Butte, and Cathedral Valley trails.
On the list this year is sections of the Utah, Idaho and Colorado BDRs, Maze Distrct, Saw Tooths, White Rim, Rim Rocker, Imogene and Black Bear passes, Northern Rockies area, Anza-Borrego and Mojave Desert, just to scratch the surface.
Enough of me rambling, feel free to ask any questions or let me know if you would like to join a trip!
So at the risk of this post sounding like an online dating ad, here goes.
We live in northern Utah and typically go on a trip every other weekend and holidays all summer, fall and into winter. We are very flexible on weekends and can easily change dates to fit schedules.
Now for the personal stuff so you know who you could be exploring and sharing a campsite with.
- We drive a lot and suck at staying at camp. Camping is a by-product of wanting to be in the middle of nowhere. If you are one who likes to set up at 3pm and hang out, you will likely hate our travel style.
- Our Jeep is a 2022 Gladiator Mojave with a 2" lift and 35s. She is built to desert run, not crawl, and there are trails we regularly drive 50+ mph. We limit trails to 6 or lower and are always prepared to turn around if we reach a obstacle that is above our paygrade.
- Flexibility must be emphasized once again. Trails, destinations, etc can change in the middle of a trip.
- We navigate by coffee shops and good food and will go on a trip just to get something we like. For instance, we went to Escalante to get a latte at Kiva Koffeehouse this weekend. Took all of the dirt we could to get there and back.
- Hiking is not a focus but is subject to occuring, some Jeep trails lead to places only accessible on foot. That said, I won't hike where I can drive a Jeep, that would be silly.
- Bonus if you like to cook and want to share in camp cooking. I am not one to survive off freeze-dried meals.
Next two trips will be in the San Rafael/Hanksville area to include the Devil's Racetrack, Fix-It Pass, Factory Butte, and Cathedral Valley trails.
On the list this year is sections of the Utah, Idaho and Colorado BDRs, Maze Distrct, Saw Tooths, White Rim, Rim Rocker, Imogene and Black Bear passes, Northern Rockies area, Anza-Borrego and Mojave Desert, just to scratch the surface.
Enough of me rambling, feel free to ask any questions or let me know if you would like to join a trip!
