Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Trail Log: 4-21-2021

Looking back on the valley

 


  • Trail: Low Hills - Rock pit to cattle guard - Halfway
  • Miles: 8.14
  • Riders: Self
  • Horses: Jack - Drifter
  • Dogs: Hank

Notes: Got a few miles in before I head back to Arizona. Even thought I grew up in this area, I really didn't venture out beyond the country behind the house I grew up in. First time exploring this area on horseback. A lot of potential and a short 4 mile haul. Nice. 

Drifter



Trail Log: 4-16-2021

 

Looking down on the valley


  • Trail: Bear Wallow 
  • Miles: 5
  • Riders: Self
  • Horses: Jack - Drifter
  • Dogs: Hank


Notes: Rode up until the snow got to Drifters belly. Wasn't sure what was under it in spots so turned back. We were within a couple miles of the reservoir I believe. 

Drifter wasn't sure what to think of the snow at first. Once he figured it out he plowed right through it. 

A good day to spend celebrating Jack's 13th birthday. 




Thursday, April 8, 2021

Trail Log: 4-7-2021

(L-R) Donny - Chris - Lauren-Mike

 

  • Trail: Indian Creek - Oxbow (Idaho Side)
  • Miles: 8
  • Riders: Self - Lauren - Mike - Chris - Donny
  • Horses: Jack - Cisco - Stuart - Rooster - Samson


Notes: Another much needed break from moving/unpacking. Mike picked me up and we hauled to the OX ranch corrals and rode up Indian Creek to the timber line. We saw a large heard of elk bedded down in a distant saddle. The views of the hells canyon area where stunning. I worried Jack would be soft. He's pretty fat and sassy from eating the green grass coming up. He barely broke a sweat...he's a machine in the mountains. Looking forward to riding this area again and brining Drifter. 



Trail Log: 3-27-2021



  • Trail: Weiser River Trail - Presley to Big Trestle 
  • Miles: 14
  • Riders: Self  - Patty
  • Horses: Jack-Drifter - Larky 
  • Dogs: Hank


Notes: Took a break from packing/moving and went for a ride on the WRT with Patty. Definitely what I need. Beautiful day with a beautiful friend.