Well, I figured I would get it over with and report on our offroad adventure!
Trailfest was a great time, thanks to the organizers and volunteers. All of the trails, of which there were many, were on private land and only accessible during this event. Mead and I met up on Friday to register and be "assessed", and TechMOGogy arrived Saturday morning. He was going to ride in the back of my truck.
We choose a medium level run Saturday, but because of the heavy rain Friday night, it turned even the experienced guides for a loop at times. We both made it through the trail, but I won't say unscathed. Both Mead and I hit a few trees..and rock walls
, leaving bumper scars and dents. I even tore the rear panel, the one that holds the taillights, partly of the bumper! Nothing that cannot be fixed.
The main attraction of the run, thanks to moi, came almost near the start point...but I will get to that.
Due to the greasy mud, all but one of us, a trail guide, had to be winched up this first obstacle. The picture doesn't do the greasy mud or incline justice. It was much easier the next day after it dried out....we were told.
Now, there were two lines going up this face...and while we went the "easier" way up, it left us in a much more difficult place as far as getting down, IMHO. The off-camber crevasse made it VERY tough and I turned my DS wheel off to soon. I think if I had gone up the other side, going down would have kept me flat...but I igress...
Pucker moment for sure....
Anyway, on with the trail:
I think all but Mead's truck needed a tow strap to get up the greasy rock face.
There were a fair amount of these flat, but steep, granite rock climbs.
The moss you see here provided some much needed cushion for some of us....
While my wife is more content to jump out of the truck and snap pics, we had a great time and I didn't scare her off completely
. It was great Wheel'in with Mead, and TechMOGogy can ride with me anytime! We have to do it again soon!
moments, looks like it was a great time. Sorry I couldn't be there. Next year you can show me the spots to avoid..... 
