Sheeprock Mt.

Pierre, Kwacker and I began our adventure at the Shatford Main FSR and rode up the old Joe Harris Cow Trail to the Broken Creek junction, following it up to the summit of Sheeprock. Climbing from hell commenced, ending at the scraggly, dual-peaked Sheeprock Mt. A nice touch was the dirt-bikers coming in and cutting out all of the deadfall. This was the first time that I've ever ridden Sheeprock without having to cut a single tree!

But that wasn't the point of this adventure...

The DH / XC / All-Mountain descent is pretty massive, and the temps' were cool enough on the ascent that we were still fresh for a high-speed drop; which kicked serious butt! Below are a few pics' of the day's ride.


The Flyin' Frenchman doing his best limbo-climber impersonation




Momma was none too impressed with our presence, and let us know it - loudly!




Gratuitous Columbine flower pic' The mountains were loaded, as usual in July




Loads of water everywhere along the trail made for happy dogs




Ya', ya', but just one more - its that kinda' purrdee up there!




Bridges built by aligning the stringers with the tire tread... Wise?, um, notsomuch...




And one last 'kinda' creepy' pic, just because...



Andrew