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that time of year...1 comment

highcountryhillbillies wrote 2 months ago: shredding it on the "trainer" sled (aka the '72 model)   Every year, about this time, … more →

Tags: Snowmobiling, Misc. Thoughts and Ideas, HC HB, high mountain riding, Antique, Elan, Colorado, Backcountry

Mod Season

highcountryhillbillies wrote 3 months ago: The end of summer. After all the work’s been done (or at least the biggest part), it’s t … more →

Tags: Snowmobiling, Modifications, Misc. Thoughts and Ideas, Modifications, HC HB, high mountain riding

got my wheels back! (finally)

highcountryhillbillies wrote 4 months ago: So between flat tires and self-destructing wheel bearings, i haven’t gotten to ride the KTM at … more →

Tags: Dirtbiking, Misc. Thoughts and Ideas, HC HB, high mountain riding, Colorado

highcountryhillbillies wrote 5 months ago: I know i don’t have an excuse for not writing, but i thought i’d share what we’ve … more →

Tags: Snowmobiling, Colorado, Backcountry

breakdowns, summer edition...

highcountryhillbillies wrote 5 months ago: It seems like I’ve said this before… I need more preventive maintenance in between riding seasons. T … more →

Tags: Dirtbiking, Misc. Thoughts and Ideas, Forrest Getz, high mountain riding, Avalanche, Dirtbikes

Dropping in8 comments

highcountryhillbillies wrote 6 months ago:     dropping.   I know i usually don’t put my poetry on here – considering this is about … more →

Tags: Snowmobiling, Misc. Thoughts and Ideas, Forrest Getz, HC HB, high mountain riding, Colorado, Backcountry

more updates...1 comment

highcountryhillbillies wrote 6 months ago:   one of the jumps thru Brewster Park. Since the past post, the roads and trails have dried out even … more →

Tags: Dirtbiking, Misc. Thoughts and Ideas, Colorado, HC HB, high mountain riding

Different bikes, different styles

highcountryhillbillies wrote 6 months ago: As I mentioned in “Riding Brewster Park”, I ride a two-stroke KTM. Part of why I love it is because … more →

Tags: Dirtbiking, Misc. Thoughts and Ideas, Backcountry, Colorado, HC HB, high mountain riding

New helmet, and more riding...

highcountryhillbillies wrote 6 months ago: In recent days, the final stages of spring thaw have come and passed. The ice on the reservoir has c … more →

Tags: Dirtbiking, Misc. Thoughts and Ideas, Safety/Technique, HC HB, Extreme, high mountain riding, Safety, Colorado, Backcountry

Riding Brewster Park5 comments

highcountryhillbillies wrote 7 months ago:   Jumping the KTM in Brewster park last September.   I ride a KTM mxc200 (yea, it’s a two-stroke), a … more →

Tags: Dirtbiking, Rides, Misc. Thoughts and Ideas, HC HB, high mountain riding, Colorado, Motorsports, Dirtbikes

back in riding season!3 comments

highcountryhillbillies wrote 7 months ago:     Dropping in, April 13th.   Ok, we’re into the next riding season! The sleds are in storage for t … more →

Tags: Snowmobiling, Misc. Thoughts and Ideas, HC HB, Colorado, Backcountry, Motorsports, Dirtbiking

riding season switch..4 comments

highcountryhillbillies wrote 7 months ago:   looking down at the ranch. See all the snow in the highcountry?? It’s that season: the season in b … more →

Tags: Snowmobiling, Misc. Thoughts and Ideas, HC HB, high mountain riding, Colorado, Winter Sports, Backcountry, Motorsports

Techniques: Powder Riding

highcountryhillbillies wrote 7 months ago:   Carving in early powder snow. Powder riding is an integral part of mountain riding. Granted, the b … more →

Tags: Snowmobiling, Techniques, HC HB, high mountain riding, Techniques, High Country, Colorado, Backcountry, powder riding

Goggles!

highcountryhillbillies wrote 8 months ago:   From L to R, old to new...   Good goggles make a big difference when riding… which partly explains … more →

Tags: Snowmobiling, Misc. Thoughts and Ideas, high mountain riding, High Country, Colorado, Winter Sports, Backcountry, goggles, Motorsports

51 years, and he still won't slow down.1 comment

highcountryhillbillies wrote 8 months ago:   my dad laying it down in the flats.  My dad has been my mentor with sledding, as well as my riding … more →

Tags: Snowmobiling, Misc. Thoughts and Ideas, high mountain riding, snowmobile, Colorado, Backcountry, bob getz

Ride 3/21/09!!

highcountryhillbillies wrote 8 months ago:   Looking towards the head of West Lost Trail. Late spring conditions. A month early from last year, … more →

Tags: Snowmobiling, Rides, HC HB, high mountain riding, High Country, Colorado, Winter Sports, Backcountry, spring riding

Spring is slower here...5 comments

highcountryhillbillies wrote 8 months ago:     A dirtbike, on snow...  It’s that time of year. The snow is disappearing at an alarming rate, an … more →

Tags: Snowmobiling, Misc. Thoughts and Ideas, Forrest Getz, high mountain riding, snowmobile, Colorado, Winter Sports

Goals Accomplished2 comments

highcountryhillbillies wrote 8 months ago: This season, I’ve gotten to the point where I’m dropping the biggest cornices I can find. I’m learni … more →

Tags: Snowmobiling, Misc. Thoughts and Ideas, Forrest Getz, HC HB, high mountain riding, snowmobile, Colorado, Winter Sports, snow

Ride 3/14/09!3 comments

highcountryhillbillies wrote 8 months ago:   Dropping off of a cornice, above the Two Little Cabins. Like always, the conditions were different … more →

Tags: Snowmobiling, Rides, HC HB, high mountain riding, High Country, Colorado, Winter Sports, Backcountry, snow


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