We were looking forward to arriving in Moab, Utah, as several of our friends had already staked their claims at Portal RV Park. That alone was a hint that we’d be in good company and sharing some outdoor fun. Moab is a hub for outdoor activities, a vast scenic playground with enthusiasts of every kind flocking here. And we were happy to join them!
During the past few years that I’ve been following Joe and Gay of Good-times-rollin, they’ve never failed to amaze me with their tales of off-roading adventures in Moab. I had been hinting that I’d like to ride in one of those jeeps someday, if ever we crossed paths. Well, it finally happened as they invited us to ride along with a group of 4-wheelers on the iconic Hell’s Revenge Trail.
Dee is a smart and very experienced driver, and she made clearing obstacles and climbing super-steep hills look easy. We were in for a thrilling and scary ride.
Dee’s buggy and only two other vehicles made it up another scary hill called “The Escalator”.
Mike, the trip leader and our spotter was next in line for The Escalator, and he gingerly climbed right up:
I had no idea that rock crawling in Moab is set amongst such breathtaking views. It’s not a bad playground when large vistas sweep full circle from the La Sal Mountains all the way around to Arches National Park.
I can totally understand now why Joe and Gay have fallen in love with slickrock maneuvering – check out their site to see more of their 4-wheelin’ fun.
Thank you Joe, Gay and Dee for making my wish come true and giving us a memorable experience. It was a gorgeous day on the slickrocks, and we had a blast with our friends – old and new!
Lowes Travels 
So when are you trading in the CRV for a Jeep! 😉
Looks like a fun and wild time 🙂
Wild pictures of a wild ride, but I know you were in the best hands!
Great pics. Take Shelf Road, but not in your motorhome. The road is smooth and gives fabulous views. The Old Spanish Trail from Santa Fe to L.A. crossed the Colorado River at what is now Moab. I was invited to ride it (about 1,200 miles) with a group that has horses of the same breed as mine, Missouri Fox Trotters.
Wild ride for sure! I’m always worried that those 4 wheelers damage the environment they play in.
Wow, that was a wild ride! You guys manage to explore from every possible type of vehicle/aircraft/boat in your travels!
What a great day! How neat to take those obstacles with Dee. She is quite the master:) Joe is a great driver, as well!
It was a great day for sure MonaLiza…one for the memory bank. Next time, you and Steve will have to rent a jeep and we will take you to some really spectacular trails!
You know we are coming back. Lots to do still and hopefully we cross paths again in Moab.
P.S. I love your header photo!
Ha ha, glad you noticed Pearl alone on the highway.
sure looks like a blast
Now those are my kind of friends. Enjoyed the Jeep/Buggy adventure. My husband and I love going to Moab and taking our Jeep on some of the four wheelin’ trails. Good times!
Looks like lots of fun, would love to do that once at least.