I haven't given up yet.

I'll bet 80% or better of the people who come and ride the Paiute Trail returns and rides again.

The Paiute Trail is not a "challenging" or "hard core" trail system although there are trails and places that without a doubt will test your skills and increase your heart rate. What we have here is 1000's of miles of riding through some breathtaking country and everything from desert to 12,000 ft. Lakes, rivers, wildlife, and everything in-between.

We have a rich mining history in gold, silver, alunite and uranium. Come glow with us.

I love getting to meet the folks who I get to chat with in the different forums when they pass through. If I can I'd love to join in for a ride when anyone comes here too.

If I can ever help with ANYTHING when you do come and visit PLEASE ask me.

 

Specta the trails are great! Some challenges here and there with an abundance of sight seeing! I enjoyed the fall colors! Enjoyed watching the snow fall from inside.
Tues was fantastic riding. Spent about 9 hours on the seat. You could do that day after day after day......
we did have to move on down the road however. (actually up) to Little Sahara/Sand Mountain. Now it's down the road again after I spent yesterday sick with a stomach bug. I'm beginning to recuperate.
Specta it was great to see you on the fly by. Take care.

 

Glad you're having, a mostly, good vacation DD.

 

It was great to chat with you on the phone and thank you for coming and visiting us.

My friend and I went to see the frire damage, here's a couple videos. I'll post some pictures of the fire area, these are just part of the ride.

stream crossing 1045

arriving for lunch 1045



45,000+ acres lost, and they could have stopped it.


You can see the black ash in the stream


I just stirred it up a little. When you would cross a stream the entire stream turned black. It was interesting but sad.

 

My friend rode his new Polaris 850 EPS Touring and quite likes it.

 

My friend thinks that my tires might have been part of the reason I was having a little trouble
climbing up a few of the hills we came across.


He might be right. The back tires have twice as much tread as the front ones. I'll bet
there's a good 1/4" of tread left on the rear tires.

climbing up 1045
Just another short video.

 

These are not snow tires, mud tires, all-season tires or even trail tires. These are Done tires.

 

Time for new treads, Specta. Does your buddy have the stock tires on his 850? How does he like them if he does? I've heard a lot of complaints about the Terrathons, especially from people who deal with mud.

 

I didn't notice what tires it has on it but it's a brand new machine (had maybe 30 miles on when we left) and he had no complaints about the tires. They resemble Carlisle ACTs to me but I never looked to see what they were.

Over all he is really impressed with the machine except for the plastic bushing at the top of the steering shaft that has already loosened and causes the steering shaft to vibrate and rattle.

He says Polaris has cured a lot of ailments with this new 850 Touring and so far he really likes it.

Regardless of what tires he had on they were better than mine. (I was just trying to keep it fair LOL)

It's black and has all the goodies, hand and thumb warmers, hand guards, mirrors, winch and whatever else they come with.

 

Just a picture from my backyard this morning. It was 32 degrees and absolutely beautiful.