Today was a fantastic off-roading day for us. We met with
three other jeeps from the Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) Four Wheelers
Club. This is a group of motorhome owners that enjoy getting off-road and into
the backcountry. These folks live here in Tucson and we were invited to join
them on what they referred to as a “moderate” ride. Well, it sure stretched our
experience level. It was great training to be out with a group that was willing
to share their experience as well as their knowledge of the back roads north of
Tucson.
We struck out west out of the small community of Mammoth,
AZ. After airing down our tires we crossed under an abandoned railroad trestle
and headed into the outback in an area called Tar Wash.
It was beautiful country. We climbed up out of the wash and
ran the ridges where we got some great views of the area. Some of the trail was
amazingly rocky and, if alone, Barbara and I would have not considered it
passable. Through the guidance of the others we found that the jeep can do
amazing things. It is a good thing we armored up the belly and had stout slide
rails on the sides. All the armor was used on this trip.
We were not able to save the track on the GPS due to God
knows what. The thing is finicky. It is a shame, because you would have enjoyed
seeing the aerial views of this journey. For a short time the track on
FindMeSpot will show, but after seven days it will expire. The GoPro camera was
not working either, but Barbara did get some video on her phone.
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