Baldy Mesa Snow Edition

[SRAD97750]

Defrosted the windows around 8am for a baldy run. We knew the snow would be snot in a few hours. I couldn't wait to feel the freezing air whisking past my face and straight through my gloves.


On the Road, snow down to 3000 ft or so, Completely melted by the afternoon.










Staging area was ALL ICE. I thought it was cool at the moment, but realized shortly after that the trail was going to be worse.






More to Come -BIG DAN

 

[SRAD97750]

Beautiful scenery and crisp air makes for some of the best riding.




The traction was poor due to the ice underneath all the snow. When there was some powder, it was excellent riding. Otherwise, it was a lot of sliding and drifting.




Mike having a dandy time trying to warm up his toes.


My steed


Mike and Oakhillbiker


Oakhillbiker is a local and was explaining how the sasquatch would attack if given the chance.






You're on the mesa




Unreal


Had an excellent time. Not used to the snow, but it was managable.
Once the sun had been out for a few hours, the earth began to turn to SNOT at lower elevations. Muddy SNOT.

Seems as if rides like this only come once a year, and you only get those epic conditions for a few short hours... So thankful to able to ride my local mountains and enjoy some of God's Awesome Power.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v_hWVthvKo

-BIG DAN

 

[bobkyle2]

Nice ride man... looks like a blast... sweet old ford too http://www.f150forum.com if you ever have problems with her stop by

 

[CDA]

Excellent Ride Report Dan-O.. The snow looked sweet and made the landscape pretty awesome. I will have to check out the video later when I get home. Might have to make a trek out that way sometime to check out the area.

 

[PALMER84ONE]

Sweet, I'll look at the vid when I get home.

 

[PBK]

Sweet looks like some fun in the sun

 

[Emily]

Beautiful Scenery! thanks for the pictures Big Dan!