tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post4081876578737650667..comments2023-09-09T05:35:11.672-07:00Comments on Boots and Saddles: Robinson to Foresthill, Foresthill to Drivers FlatMelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16627065628317652042noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-15182589005828751292009-07-12T23:01:13.211-07:002009-07-12T23:01:13.211-07:00there is something to be said for having built in ...there is something to be said for having built in air-bags. lolenduranceridestuff.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04675520499223277797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-28325574494023649462009-07-06T13:48:35.807-07:002009-07-06T13:48:35.807-07:00I'm deeply envious--because I haven't ridd...I'm deeply envious--because I haven't ridden ANY of the Tevis trail yet, and also because you seem to be the kind of person I like sharing trail with! <br /><br />I have been there/done that when it comes to being stuck with a riding companion. These days, I just pull the blonde card and wander away, heh heh heh.AareneXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17569818745110332355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-65260672661038050712009-07-06T10:26:10.134-07:002009-07-06T10:26:10.134-07:00Lucy - it was wonderful to meet you in person. Gl...Lucy - it was wonderful to meet you in person. Glad to hear no harm was done even with Patrick bailing, but wow, I bet that was SCARY. Even meeting the rattler on Cal-2 wasn't really a close call like that.<br /><br />Well, since me and Kathy accidentally sent our recaps of the weekend to the ENTIRE new 100 milers list instead of eachother, you now have the full account. LOL. <br /><br />I was warned about BOAS previously, but thought in a group of 7 people, it wouldn't matter much....I was DETERMINED to get directions out of you without her interrupting though...Thanks for helping out.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627065628317652042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-40745879891243319892009-07-06T09:42:06.001-07:002009-07-06T09:42:06.001-07:00Glad it went well after your inauspicious start - ...Glad it went well after your inauspicious start - and kudos for riding CA Loop as well the next day. <br /><br />Perhaps I could have warned you about BOAS, but my opinion was only based on meeting her a handful of times - I'm just glad I wasn't you Friday [g] (I spent much of the day giggling about her retort: "I've ridden the trail 2-3 times, I know which way to go, *dear*" to you when you asked for directions. ...And A*'s nervous question "Is the rest of the trail pretty well marked?" - I think he was worried you would be out there, lost, all day.<br /><br />We rode RF > FH yesterday, took it really easy so took a little less than 11 hours. That was the furthest Fergus (the TWH) and Patrick had ever gone and they both did admirably. <br /><br />After admiring the wildflowers going down from RF - they were absolutely gorgeous - we stopped at some cached ziploc bags of water we'd left the day before about six miles in, took an hour lunch break at Last Chance, got to paddle in the creek below Swinging Bridge, stopped to graze, etc... I figured I wasn't going to get to enjoy the trail much on the day, so better take advantage of our slower pace.<br /><br />BTW, we stopped briefly to drink at Kaput Springs and heard/saw a huge rattler going up the bank [squeak]. <br /><br />About three minutes later, Fergus managed to step off the side of the trail going around a bush and came close to going off the side - Patrick bailed and no harm was done - but it scared the cr*p out of all of us - it has taken me many repetitions of that section of trail out of DW to get past the urgent desire to get off and walk - and after Fergus fell, I hand-walked the rest of the way to the bottom.<br /><br />The last 30 minutes or so coming into FH, we rode under the full moon which was a lovely ending to a fun and adventurous day.Lucynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-28983592102640942152009-07-06T08:12:09.606-07:002009-07-06T08:12:09.606-07:00Merri - yes, that picture was taken as I was walki...Merri - yes, that picture was taken as I was walking back to camp after my final vet in at the end of Death Valley. <br /><br />I guess I'm going to have to start doing that (going on) even if it's a conditioning ride, and just make it clear up front. Except for the first turn, the trail was very well marked (thanks to the run) so I wouldn't have gotten lost.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627065628317652042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-72368782814485156632009-07-05T21:36:48.864-07:002009-07-05T21:36:48.864-07:00Well, i haven't contemplated anything violent,...Well, i haven't contemplated anything violent, but i sure did learn to say, "We can start out together, but I may have to go on. I have to do what's best for my horse." that was after one loooooooooooooooooooooooooooong 50 mile ride that was not fun for any of us.<br />Anyway, just curious: Is that picture at the top of your blog at the Death Valley ridecamp outside of Trona?The Equestrian Vagabondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15600011873327347121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-79651229287317976892009-07-05T18:41:28.028-07:002009-07-05T18:41:28.028-07:00wow.. i've run the course so i know where you ...wow.. i've run the course so i know where you were :) and yup with ultrarunning, I've done long training runs with a group and found that with the group dynamics often aint what you thought 'd be :) <br /><br />did boas finally figure it out ?!<br />well done on the training ride... looks like you learned and prepped alot<br /><br />happy trails<br />gpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-42268682573577739242009-07-05T17:07:43.448-07:002009-07-05T17:07:43.448-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627065628317652042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-15151110179643841822009-07-05T17:07:37.782-07:002009-07-05T17:07:37.782-07:00Also wanted to say that since I was on a condition...Also wanted to say that since I was on a conditioning ride with others, it was true I wasn't riding my own ride. The point of the ride was see the trail, learn from eachother, safety etc. I never would have stuck around and dealt with this type of situation at a ride! Ride your own ride! :)Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627065628317652042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-50348517184788045022009-07-05T17:00:30.529-07:002009-07-05T17:00:30.529-07:00Thanks for reading! I'm always shocked that p...Thanks for reading! I'm always shocked that people actually do read and enjoy it.<br /><br />She's undecided. If she does enter, like anyone else, I wish her only the best, she's just not my choice of companions. I get really worried about someone who says, when told by veterens not to stop and drink on the cliffs during Tevis, responds "I'll do whatever I feel my horse needs and if I need to drink and sponge, I will". It's irritating, because while that might be best for the welfare of the horse, it's not in the best interest of the people and horses who now have to stand still on the edge of a cliff - or not - I had to stand on the edge of a cliff going down one of the canyons and my horse kept spinning circles on the trail - not ideal. She's usually very good but was mentally frantic by the slow jog pace (she does better either trotting or walking) and having another horse up her behind. She's good in races because most of the time I can pass and for a while at a good speed, so even if she are "sandwiched" for a while, it's OK because she gets a break.<br /><br />Amen to riding my own race! I discovered that the hard way my first season. I never even agree to start with anyone because I'll just do whever start/pace etc (safely of course). I do ask politely to pass and don't push people, although I'll point out safe places to pull over if they don't seem to see them. I really try not to affect others races around me. I won't ask them to go faster or slower, if I want to go faster, I ask to pass. If I want to go slower, I go slower and let them pass (I may have an argument with my horse, but I will win!).<br /><br />Hope to see you out here some day.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627065628317652042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-68503126704892435312009-07-05T16:31:42.124-07:002009-07-05T16:31:42.124-07:00Is BOAS entered in the ride? Sounds like she is no...Is BOAS entered in the ride? Sounds like she is not on track to finish.<br /><br />It is a beautiful trail, and during the ride, you will not see much of it except the path straight in front of you. Try to remember to look around in the High Country, and enjoy the beauty all around you. <br /><br />And most important, which you know...ride your OWN ride! You have put a lot of time, training, effort and money in to this adventure. DOn't let anyone sway you to ride different than your plan!!!<br /><br />Wish I was there this year. Maybe next year we will make it out again. Love your blog.txtriggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12165396761654165021noreply@blogger.com