Yeah I was really surprised to see the flowers still blooming up there. Plus I purposely don't give all the secrets... It's up to the person to experience that for themselves.

@@StacySalmans I know I've never have seen flowers like that either. Love the Deep Creek Mountains.

I'm glad you noticed. It was very difficult to only go a few miles. It made me feel out of shape. Lol

It is a bit chaucy however, there are spots that don't have it.

@@tiffmercer4306 if you go across the street at the end of the paved section in Vivian there's the old rail line that's the new section of the trail.

@@JohnCoconis that’s cool! I didn’t even know anything about the new section so I’ll have to make it out there again before winter sets in to ride it.

@@JohnCoconis and that goes all the way to the trail that goes along side Deer Creek?

@@tiffmercer4306 yeah it ends near the RV park. You should follow the tracks, or next to them until the road. The road then connects to Deer Creek by going under the highway. Next to the road there is a fence that needs to be opened and an overgrown path connects the two areas.

@@JohnCoconis thank you! I’ll have to ride it! It’s such a pretty area.

Sure, you can reach out to me by email [email protected]. Thanks for the kind words. Welcome to Utah!

@@PerfDayTodayThanks! It's not a hack. JBL makes a bicycle specific mount for the speaker. I just took the rubber for the computer mount and put it around the speaker mount. The ball wasn't effective so now I attach it directly to the speaker mount. I've rode a few single track trails and it held up.

@@JohnCoconis so cool, thxs!

Thanks man! It was probably the most pristine wilderness I've experienced. The ruins made the trip and I hope to go through again.

It was noisy however its in the best spot. Thanks for the kind words. Been enjoying the fishing adventures lately. Its a great way to get through the winter when I'm dreaming about getting out.

@@JohnCoconis Thanks

In this case I bought the Restrap shoulder straps which I set to balance the bike. There is the harness that attaches to the top tube and 2 other straps attached to the non drive side chainstay and the bottom tube. It takes a minute to set up and less than a minute to put away.

@@JohnCoconis Thanks

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This is the North Slope Road. It's a series of roads that I connected on the north slope of the Uintas. I've done it in both directions more than once and solo both directions. My record is 2 days from SLC. However I don't suggest it. It's reasonably speaking anywhere from 3 days to a week, going through Utah's highest valley.

Matt bought it for me so let me look for the brand.

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Glad you enjoyed the video. I kept hearing from others online about how you can only boil water with a whisper lite and decided to give a tutorial on how I use mine. I save loads of money buying fresh foods and gasoline rather than propane and freeze dried items.

How's it going?

No, but next time I certainly will. Thanks for the heads up. Grace is a pretty cool town. Thanks!

Sweet trip, I wish I could've joined! I love that you're still following us, Stacy !

@@mattbaird1961 I enjoy watching your adventures.

Yeah for real! 1st time for me and I usually spend a few days down there in January every year.

You should come on one of the trips. I could spend weeks down there.

Thank you. The bitter cold is a good reminder to be safe out there.

Me too. It would have been really hard having to evacuate out there. Nearest place would be Price or Moab hospital wise.

Thanks. I certainly wasn't happy with the last day. It rained nonstop all day which is a rarity for Utah.

Thank you.

Thanks! Long time no talk. How are you doing? Interested in another trip?

@@JohnCoconis I’m doing well. About to pull my bike out of winter storage and get riding again. I would be very keen to do that. I know it’s a long time off, but what about next summer? I would like to take some time off before school starts. This would be the perfect get away. No preferences either, I could meet you guys where ever you’re looking to explore…

@@tylerwinowiecki3141 Matt and I go together at least once to twice a year doing anything from desert to alpine or usually both. As you know. North south east or west everything is great

Thanks! No just parked near Sandthrax and pedaled up the mountain.

I've added the Google maps link to this route.

@@JohnCoconis Thank you!!

I've posted the route in the description.

I've posted the links to the route on the description.

It was right before the new year. There was more water than I anticipated. Right before Mengel Pass there is a spring and I was able to collect water and drink it without filtering. Its right below the painters cabin. However it is really hard to find in the dark due to wild burro activity. There are 2 more springs, one at the abandoned house and one in Mengel canyon. Watch for the Burros! They pop out of nowhere.