One of the most dramatic and iconic views in the southwest is that of Monument Valley Tribal Park. On previous trips we have stopped and viewed the monolithic formation from the viewing area, however for a change and with time available we chose to drive through the valley. Driving Highway 163 south from Bluff Utah…
Monthly Archives: April 2013
Trip Reports
2013 Spring Vacation – The drive out
by tomas •
As planning for our spring vacation started taking shape it looked like we would be revisiting areas we had traveled before. The plan was to head to the South Central part of Utah. I used a number of resources for planning this trip. These included, National Geographic maps, Google Earth, Backcountry Adventures Utah, as well as a…
Service & Warranty
Front Suspension Maintenance 2013
by tomas •
In my spring maintenance this year I found a front shock that was leaking as well as loose joints in my upper A-Arms. The joints are a wear item and I pushed the limit by running them for around 50,000 miles. The shocks are a warranty item with All-Pro. With new joints and coil overs from All-Pro…
Gear Reviews
Zamberlan Tofane Boots – A work of art
by tomas •
If I remember right, I was around 10 years old when I got my first real pair of hiking boots. Like all others boots of the time, they were made in Italy using a standard stitched welt to connect the upper to soles. This standard construction was very durable and easy for a boot maker to maintain. …