For this years Outlaws Run, we headed back up to Wyoming. Crazy that it’s been 10 years since we visited last. A lots happened in that time. Open Heart Surgery, new jobs, friends passing, world travels, new rigs and fellow Outlaws. Old age. Wyoming is still just as awesome as I remember.
Our pal Bob took the rains for this years run since he lives in Cody, Wyoming. After a long trek North and a quick stop at the Grubstake Saloon in Atlantic City with our new friend, we set up camp at an old fire look out above Sinks Canyon. A good friend from Lander showed us that spot last time. The next day we drove back down to Atlantic City to meet the rest of the crew for this years run. Of course we stopped in at the Atlantic City Mercantile for a few beers before heading back to camp. Jack, newest member of the gang was waiting for us back at camp. We hung out around the fire well into the night. Felt good to have everyone together again. The next morning we set out for Dubois, with some time spent at the National Military Museum (amazing place!) then raised a few drinks at the Outlaw Saloon for our pal James before finding camp. Tuesday was a long but wonderful day of driving to get to Cody, passing through Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Once in Cody, we stopped at the Silver Doller Bar (recommended by Bob) for some burgers and beer. Bob then took us to camp just outside town.
While in Cody, we checked out the Buffalo Bill Center of the West (some random lady tried to hook me up with her daughter), shot a Gatling gun and checked out Old Trail Town- an amazing collection of cabins from different parts of Wyoming. Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch spent time in a few of them:). After Cody, Bob took us out to his Cabin in the Big Horns. A pretty awesome place, surrounded by BLM land. Friday a few of us set out on some dirt roads to get Ice Cream sandwiches at Medicine Lodge. Then on to Ten Sleep For tasty beverages at the Ten Sleep Brewery. Saturday, most of us packed up and headed out in different directions. Shawn, Marco and I headed off to Hole In The Wall for one last night. Taking a most fantastic drive through the Big Horns to get to camp. After some fantastic burgers from Marco, we settled in around the fire. The stars and Milky Way that night were amazing. To know that Butch and the gang spent time here was icing on the cake.
Sunday, I woke up a bit after 5am, packed up the 4runner and headed out. Leaving Hole In The Wall Country as the sun came up. Not a sole around. 6hrs later, found myself stuck in downtown traffic trying to get to my apartment.
Thanks for all the fun adventures Woodsman.
Heading North. Ige leading the way. Granit Hills looks like some fine country.
While heading to camp, we took a detour to Atlantic City, well over 10 years since our last visit here. On the way, I of course made a wrong turn, but we came upon a bicyclist with flat tire. She was heading to Atlantic City as well. Of course had to have a few drinks at the Grubstake Saloon.
Camp.
The gang starting to show up:)
Some damn fine views.
Evening sets in.
Sunset at the Blue Ridge fire look out. Built in the ’30’s
A fogy morning at camp.
Back at Atlantic City. The gang starting to show up:). Mr. Peabody (on left) would be our tour guide for the week.
All smiles at the Atlantic City Mercantile. Built in 1893.
Fiddlers Lake.
Jacks pup.
The views:).
Doesn’t get much better than this:).
Chef Shawn cooking up a fine breakfast.
Fiddler Lake in the distance.
Have to stop and feed the massive fish while in Lander.
Only pic I got while at the National Military Museum.
Stopped for a return visit to the Outlaw Saloon. Not quite as rowdy as the last visit…..
Mr. Peabody looking for camp.
An old Homestead with some distant views of the Absaroka’s.
Evening sets in.
Camp.
Passing through Teton NP.
Mr. Peabody and the Tetons.
Only pics of Yellowstone NP. Lots of miles to cover that day.
Dave taking in the local history of Cody.
Heading to camp.
Shortly after Corbet got a bit tippy. Distracted driving. He was on his cell phone….
Linn.
Shawn getting a bit tippy.
Chase picked the right line.
Views from camp.
Feel that I eat better on these trips then I do at home…
Chase.
Fatbasterd.
Another fine sunrise.
Crawled back into bed after:).
That was a good breakfast.
Shortly after, some random lady tried hooking me up with her daughter. To quote her “when I’m older, probably next year, you can have the cabin”…. Lol. Said she was going to give me here daughters mailing address….
Back at camp.
Mr. Peabody again:).
Weather set in for the evening.
But cleared up just in time for the sunset.
Last morning from camp.
Heart Mountain.
Spent some time at Old Trail Town. Highly recommend!
On our way to Bobs cabin in the Big Horns. Stopped in Meeteetse for some burgers and beer. Sadly the Outlaw Café was closed.
Heading into Bob’s cabin.
Matt.
Bob’s cabin. Mighty fine spot in the Big Horn’s.
We ate like kings that night.
The next day we headed out for ice cream sandwiches.
Looking back at Bob’s cabin.
Took a detour:).
What I’m calling “Bob’s Pass”.
Shawn’s nicely built FJ-60.
Views.
Matt taking a picture of me.
Ige taking a picture of me utilizing the facilities. Lol.
Medicine Lodge State Park.
Ten Sleep. Highly recommend the brewery.
Making our way back to the cabin.
Matt taking a pic of the views.
The views.
Last morning at Bob’s cabin:).
Marco’s new Fj-40.
A fantastic drive through the Big Horns!
Hole In The Wall country.
Shawn coming in hot.
Hole In The Wall.
Hole In The Wall fight.
Absolutely love.
Hanging out with the locals.
Evening light. Hole In The Wall.
Doesn’t get much better than this:).
Sunday morning, I woke up a bit after 5am. Packed the 4runner and headed out. Was one of the best drives I’ve had in a while. Watching the sun rise as I left Hole In The Wall country with not a soul around. Found myself talking to Butch a few times. Thanking him for these wonderful adventures.
One happy camper:). Just outside Kaycee Wyoming.