It always starts with an idea, and then a couple people decide it sounds like fun, and then a couple more, and before you know it you’ve lined up enough people and vehicles to ride three of the trails off of Monarch Crest in a day.

Such is the way this day came together. Turns out, although several people hadn’t met, we all had a few friends in common. That, plus snacks and the common goal of riding our faces off, made for comfortable shuttle rides.

Sortie I: Greens Creek

Sortie II: South Fooses Creek

Sortie III: Starvation Creek