Sunshine And Solitude In The Desert: Thanksgiving 2012

As always, what a great report! Thanks a bunch for sharing. No bush pilot airshow/rendezvous this year?

No, not this time The pilots fly into our spot up in far northwestern Nevada. We were smack-dab in central Nevada for Thanksgiving.

You're very welcome, Jeremy!
I love riding, I love taking pictures, and I love sharing them with my dirt riding brethren. Glad you enjoyed the ride report

C'mon...you know I can't help posting all the photos and blabbing about our rides

Thanks, typeone

Hey, you learn that stuff when you're 5'1" and habitually find yourself on trails like these on an SM610 and/or a very tall WB165

As for the coyotes, yes they were very fresh. I'm assuming they left them out there as a warning to the other coyotes, or to let the other ranchers know that they were on it. I see coyotes hanging from fences all the time on our way out to Stonyford. And there wasn't really a town close by. I guess Austin was the closest town, probably 60 or so miles away. It's pretty desolate out there.

That gas can has been around, for sure! It's a good one. We spray painted it up all camo-like years ago and would stash it in the forest on our way in to Kennedy Meadows. Then we'd do a huge loop because we had gas available We'd pick it up on the way home. And, yeah, the Highlands sound good to me! Maybe during the Isle of Man

Ahhh got it. I couldn't remember which of your epic rides that was on. That airplane hot spring seekers club is one of my favorite stories to tell people about. And I wasn't even there!

Those pilots are cool, for sure! I wish they had enough fuel to give me a ride but they're always just squeaking by when they're out there. They get nervous if they have to wait too long before taking off or if they have to circle around too much before landing. We might see them again in the spring, unless we end up going somewhere new.

Hey, now that's not a bad idea! I love watching my screensaver on my computer because it shows random photos from all our travels. It's fun to relive the adventures.

Thanks, pahusky We do manage to have ourselves a good time whenever we venture out. Even when things go wrong it's always fun as long as you have the right attitude. It beats working, anyway

When are you ever going to ride with us? Never??

Don't they know about IMS or Safari Tanks? Sheesh

Well, the Safari would leave them no money for fuel or alcohol, and the IMS would leak all the extra fuel so it would be a wash
I really need another big tank for my 610 but it's killing me to have to buy another IMS. I haven't been able to pull the trigger on it because I'm so disgusted with the quality.

Ya I guess I am afraid of having an IMS here on the ground. Maybe you and Eric can open a ground crew side biz. Tow a trailer with your bikes and a drum of fuel for them. Get to see cool stuff and maybe get that joy ride.

You know, Colo moto, that's not a half-bad idea!!!

Hmm...

Looks like a great time, jealous!