A day in Sedona

[Wayco]

Sharon and I ran away from home on Christmas day, we took the back way up to Sedona through Yarnell and Prescott. Couldn't have been a better day for it, and we pretty much had the road to ourselves after we turned off 93 and onto 89 North of Wickenburg. Much better than I-17.
It took about three hours to get there but the last 15 miles coming into Prescott is a blast! Getting through Prescott was a little confusing, alot of new roads, and the old ones don't look the same.
We stayed at the Amara resort in the downtown area, nice place, dinner was awsome.
The next morning we met Rich (in the creek) and Kathy at the Coffeepot and had a great breakfast, then took off on a secret mission to the top of Robbers roost trail. There is a flagstone quarry at the top, we stopped just below there, going any further would have destroyed the bushes that had overgrown the trail. Here is where we stopped;

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/allands/IMG_2481.jpg?t=1167316065

Rich and I enjoying the view up there;

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/allands/IMG_2484.jpg?t=1167316231

Kathy starting up the trail;

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/allands/IMG_2486.jpg?t=1167316283

The Robbers roost trail is named after a large red rock that you can see prominently behind Rich's Jeep here;

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/allands/IMG_2489.jpg?t=1167316493

There are some great camping spots on a side road that we checked out, we want to come back with Grosser, ( our GMC Sierra 4x4) and scout that rock for climbing routes. Here is one of the campsites we found;

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/allands/IMG_2487.jpg?t=1167316679

After we got out of there we ran "Outlaw", an easy 2.5 trail over to "Greasy Spoon" which might be a 3.0 because of the canyon descent and climbing back out, which was the hardest part of the trail. No real challenges for our rigs, but the rented Grand Cherokee that we met as we were leaving might have had a bit of trouble.... Here is Rich coming down Greasy Spoon;

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/allands/IMG_2493.jpg?t=1167316987

There was some scattered snow remaining in the sheltered spots;

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/allands/IMG_2494.jpg?t=1167317060

But nothing to get excited about, then we found the BIG obstacle! Rich almost turned around when he saw it, but since I had already made it through, he tackled it like a real sport;

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/allands/IMG_2496.jpg?t=1167317224

He didn't admit it, but I think he might have locked up to get through, naturally I didn't have to since I had a Rubicon....
After making it through, we decided we had had enough fun for the day and headed back to Sedona. No trip to Sedona is complete without visiting Nena, so we stopped at Farabee Jeep rental to check on her "development". She looks about ripe here, three weeks from hatching;

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/allands/IMG_2498.jpg?t=1167317565

Nena is a great gal, and is always ready to talk Jeep or suggest a good trail in the area. She turned us onto Robbers roost on our last trip up there and we enjoyed dinner with her and her husband Dave. You can guess what he has been up to since then...
All in all a great escape, we left Wednesday morning and had the road out to I-17 all to ourselves, :eek: but the highway was a white knuckle event until we got off at the 101. HYJAK is a handfull at 75 mph!

[katvans]

Wayne

I may post my version of this trip when we get back. :rolleyes:

We are still in Sedona until Sat and have afew more trails to run. :D

[DrewDog]

I was up there the Friday Saturday Sunday before X-mas and the weather was GREAT! I was jeepless but as soon as my jeeps done I'm heading back for some trails and hiking. It was my first trip up there and I plan on heading back as much as I can. I'll post some of my photos when i get them uploaded............Drew

[Bohunter]

Wayne,

Great photos, thanks for posting!:) Looks like you guys had a great time...

[AZG23]

Looks like a cool run...I wanted to know where GS was...youll have to send me the coords...:D

[Crawldit]

Great looking pictures. It's been way too long since I've ventured up to Sedona. In case she reads this....Congratulations Nena on the future Jeeper!!!

[Wayco]

Looks like a cool run...I wanted to know where GS was...youll have to send me the coords...:D

Brad, you don't need no stinkin' coords, just stop in at Farabee Jeep, Nena has a cool little map that shows all the local trails. One nice thing about GS is the lack of pink jeeps, maybe too hard. :rolleyes:

[AZG23]

hahaha...ok...gotcha...you think I can make it..??

[xFallen]

Nice write up and nice pictures as usual, Wayne. Those Rubicons surely are magical, aren't they?

Can barely contain myself for Rich's version of the escapade. I am sure Kathy felt much safer with her new RK LA system.


Barry

[Wayco]

Rich said he might post up when he gets back today, I hope so, his pic's are so much better....
Brad, if there were a couple of inches of snow in that canyon, it would be a whole different story, but dry, I could take Grosser through there easy. So yea, I think you could make it... :D :D

Barry, thanks for the comments, I know you are always out wheeling, so how do you keep up with all these threads? :confused: Kathy was really enjoying the safe new altitude, and I never saw her use the stirrup once! Rich did say the new lift was making some new noises, not quite sure what that might mean...:eek:

[AZXJ]

It's a wonder Nena hasn't posted up in a while.. She can't reach the keyboard any more.. :D

That little Turkey gonna be done before the end of this year Nena ???
Best wishes and Happy New Year!!!

Dave

[Blkruby]

I am sure Kathy felt much safer with her new RK LA system.


Barry



:rolleyes: After all! It's all about Kathy's safety:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[katvans]

Well we made it home Sat about noon after a very safe trip because of the new lift. :D Had some problems with my photo software thus the late post.

Happy New Year everyone, after an early spa, we missed the new year by about an hour, just too old I guess.;) ;)

We had a great week in Sedona, as usual Nena was very helpful and with just a few weeks to go she looked radiant. I hope she will post pics of the new addition to her family.

I'd like to thank Wayne & Sharon for joining us on the Tuesday runs, Robbers' Roost, Outlaw and Greasy Spoon and Lyle & Norma for joining us for the Friday runs in the snow, Broken Arrow, Soldiers Pass and Cliffhanger/Homestead

Wayne & Sharon led the runs on Tuesday, he likes to lead and she has the maps, GPS and computer. We were content to follow, but "secret mission" & "magical rubicon" my a ss. Wayne tried his best to lead us through some red mud puddles but with my superior driving skills I was able to avoid all but the last one which would have required driving off the trail over some bushes, so now I have to wash off the red mud. I just didn't have the heart to tell Wayne I did the whole day in two wheel drive and Kathy felt safe all the way.:D :rolleyes:

Anyway, that's my story, now on to the pictures. Additional pictures including many snow shots are at:

http://sports.webshots.com/album/556736702jxVZVD?action=&track_pagetag=/page/photo/sports/extremesports/&track_action=/ViewActions/FullAlbum

Robbers Roost (the secret mission)
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8962&stc=1&d=1167685178

A hawk checking us out
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8963&stc=1&d=1167685178

A view from up high
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8964&stc=1&d=1167685178

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8965&stc=1&d=1167685178

A side trip looking for camp sites
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8966&stc=1&d=1167685178

continued:

[katvans]

more Sedona pics

Man, this safe thing is really working out, I got her thinking about 37s now.

The other side of the Roost
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8972&stc=1&d=1167686962

The snow starts
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8973&stc=1&d=1167686962

Santa's lovin this
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8974&stc=1&d=1167686962

The start of Broken Arrow
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8975&stc=1&d=1167686962

I'm just thanking Santa for the gift
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8976&stc=1&d=1167686962

The clouds are low
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8977&stc=1&d=1167686962

and getting lower
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8978&stc=1&d=1167686962

It's beautiful but you can't see much
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8979&stc=1&d=1167686962

My junk and Lyle's Ruby
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8980&stc=1&d=1167686962

Lyle on BA
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8981&stc=1&d=1167686962

a few more

[katvans]

OK, this is the last of them, the rest are on the Webshots address.

More BA
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8982&stc=1&d=1167688592

Lyle coming down the staircase
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8983&stc=1&d=1167688592

Soldiers Pass
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8984&stc=1&d=1167688592

The pools on SP
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8985&stc=1&d=1167688592

The Devil's Kitchen
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8986&stc=1&d=1167688592


That's all folks, have a great New Years day, I gotta go watch the Rose Bowl :D :D

[T.C.'S TOY]

Nice pic's guys and gals,Sorry you had so much trouble on the trails Rich..............T.C.

[katvans]

Nice pic's guys and gals,Sorry you had so much trouble on the trails Rich,before you go to 37's maybe you ought to think about one em Rubicons,then you won't have any decisions to make as far as them mud holes and keepin up with Waco,I think Barry and i agree you need an edge while running with them cons.....heh, heh, heh.....Thom:rolleyes:

What trouble?? I didn't have any trouble, I don't need no stinkin con, I just do this to make Wayne feel good. Besides that my rig is safer than his. :) :D :rolleyes:

[T.C.'S TOY]

What trouble?? I didn't have any trouble, I don't need no stinkin con, I just do this to make Wayne feel good. Besides that my rig is safer than his. :) :D :rolleyes:

CAUGHT ME.....HOW FUNNY.....T.C.

[Wayco]

Ok, Ok, I MAY have exaggerated a little, but the truth about his pic's is obvious.. Great shots, Rich.
I only used 4 WD once, right after we aired down! :p
Looks like we missed some fun friday, was there enough snow to use 4 WD? :D

[Symon623]

Great pics guys....looks like a great time. Thanks for sharing.

[Sedona Jeep School]

It was wonderful to see everyone! It is people like you who really make this group worthwhile.

It's a wonder Nena hasn't posted up in a while.. She can't reach the keyboard any more.. :D

That little Turkey gonna be done before the end of this year Nena ???


I would have a smart comment for you, Dave...if I could reach the keyboard a little easier. :D Just a couple more weeks to go on the turkey. I hope our '07's are delivered before he is!

Happy New Year to all, and more happy trails!