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Monthly Archives: April 2012
San Rafael Swell – April 2012
April 4-7, 2012 Once again for spring break, the Barton family, Bradley family, and Gardiner family enjoyed a few days exploring the beautiful San Rafael Swell. The trip turned out pretty well, but not quite as good as I had … Continue reading
St. George Poker Run – Dec. 2011
Dec. 3, 2011 For years I have wanted to participate in a “poker run”. A poker run is sort of a race – but without racing. The sponsors lay out a course. You follow the course, and periodically come to … Continue reading
Posted in Dirt biking, Utah - Southern
Tagged dirt biking, St George poker run, Warner Valley
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Chimney Rock, Dead Cow – Oct. 2011
Oct. 20-22, 2011 Kim is recovering from her recent knee surgery, so Jason and I decided to take the opportunity to explore some more single track trails in southern Utah. We couldn’t find anyone to go with us, so it … Continue reading
Bear Lake Single Track – Sept. 2011
Sept. 5, 2011 After having so much fun (NOT) exploring the single track trails up Spanish Fork Canyon on Saturday, we venture off again on Monday (Labor Day). Scott Barton, Jason, and I, decide to do the ‘short’ version of … Continue reading
Posted in Dirt biking, Idaho, Utah - Northern
Tagged Bear Lake, Bloomington Canyon, Davis Canyon, dirt biking, Highline Trail, Midland, North Fork, Paris Peak, single track
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Tie Fork / Willow Creek Single Track – Sept. 2011
Sept. 3, 2011 Our family has a saying… “Nobody likes trail #111”. Years ago I led Kim and Jamie up a very rocky trail in American Fork Canyon. It was a terrible trail – full of bowling ball sized rocks. … Continue reading
Snake River – Aug. 2011
August 17-19, 2011 With the unusually high water this year, we postponed our Snake trip from mid-July to mid-August. Kevin and Jamie invited some college friends. Group shot at the put-in The water level was about 7000 cfs for our … Continue reading
Posted in Favorite Rivers, River trips, Wyoming
Tagged Double Drop, flips, inflatable kayaks, Kahuna, Lunch Counter, rafts, rapids, Rope, Snake River, swims
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Highline Trail – July 2011
July 29-30, 2011 The Barton’s were kind enough to invite us up to their cabin at Bear Lake. Kim was unable to ride her ATV due to a shoulder fracture, and Terri elected to stay at the cabin with Kim … Continue reading
Posted in Dirt biking, Idaho, Utah - Northern
Tagged Bear Lake, Beaver Creek, Bloomington Canyon, Danish Pass, dirt biking, Gibson Basin, Highline Trail, Paris Canyon
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Mantua – July 2011
July 16, 2011 Scott Barton invited us to go on a short ride from Mantua up to Willard Peak. Since Kim is recovering from a recent shoulder fracture, she was unable to come. Jason and I joined in the fun, … Continue reading
Posted in Dirt biking, Utah - Northern
Tagged dirt biking, Grizzly peak, Mantua, Willard peak
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Fuel Injection – How to keep it working
Updated March 2015 In November of 2010 I bought my first fuel injected dirt bike! I was excited! Buttery-smooth power delivery, no more messing with carburetors. No worries about the choke, or altitude. This was going to be great! Did … Continue reading
Posted in Technology
Tagged clogged injector, dirt bike, ethanol, filter, fuel additive, fuel injection, Husaberg, KTM, oetiker clamp, Profill Australia, Zip-Ty Racing
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“Duckie Tales” – 2011
Aire is a company based in Meridian, Idaho, that makes inflatable boats. I am lucky enough to own two Aire inflatable kayaks. Aire decided to sponsor a river video competition with a theme of “Aire – Essential For Life”. I … Continue reading
Posted in Idaho, River trips, Utah - Southern
Tagged Aire, inflatable kayak, video contest
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Gardiner Family Adventures 