Columbus Montana, here I come

Arrived Columbus, Montana the 29^th of May.  The drive on I90 was somewhat challenging with 20 mph head & side winds for the major part of the day.  One gust hit me sideways so hard it flopped my canopy over the top of the motor home; it was definitely a challenge fighting the wind while rewinding my canopy. To keep from being blown off the top of the motor home, I laid on my stomach while re-wrapping the canopy. After 30 minutes of had work, I was back on the road.

          Long lonely road, lots of small hills and curves

 

On Tuesday the 30^th, Guy and I went off-road riding in the Custer National Forest. The trails were well maintained and the scenery was not disappointing. Once we reached the 9,000-foot level, we hit snow so we had to turn around because the snow was too deep.

Time to load up Guy's Quad

 

                         Drive up to the Trail Head

 

 

 

Riding up the Picket Pen Trail in Custer National Forest
 
 
 

Snow started at about the 8,000-foot level
 

At the 9,000-foot level, snow was too deep, time to turn around. After snacking on Elk Jerky and Elk pepper sticks we headed back down the trail.
 
 
 

Guy installed this bridge for the National Forest Department in 2012.  It was transported up the trail in 3 different pieces. Each piece was 6 feet wide by 50 feet long. Turning around the switch backs was definitely a challenge. 


Speaking of challenges, I couldn't help myself, I had to challenge Guy to a Quad race.  His Cfmoto 800 against my Polaris RZR 800.  I am excited to report that I left Guy in my dust. Yep I won.

On our next excursion, we headed up the Beartooth Scenic Hwy in the Shoshone National Forest. http://beartoothhighway.com/wild-beartooth/

It goes without saying I was busy taking pictures.

 
 
 
 
 

We had lunch at the Beartooth Café in the town of Cooke City. http://www.cookecitychamber.org/history Went window shopping at a few of the local businesses. 

 

  

 

After lunch we headed towards Chief Joseph Hwy as our return route to Columbus. http://www.travelwyoming.com/listing/yellowstone-national-park/chief-joseph-scenic-byway

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Guy and Becky
 

Thank you Guy and Becky for your hospitality. I had a great visit and enjoyed the off-road riding, tour through Beartooth Hwy, Chief Joseph Hwy and the visit to the local museum. I especially enjoyed sharing stories and laughing until we had tear in our eyes. 

Now I'm of to Marysvale, Utah.