Harold Hordyk strikes a pose in his CJ5 at Funny Rocks while running the Manashtash Ridge.

Harold Hordyk, bottom, and Dave Maulding play on the rocks at Funny Rocks.

Tyler Hordyk zooms by our Jeeps on the Manashtash Ridge.

Bill Hunter (Wimpy) left and Harold Hordyk pose for the camera of Mr. Clean (Dave Maulding, right) at the top of the Manashtash Ridge.

It was the most spectacular potluck in recorded history.

What posers ...There were hamburgers, cheeseburgers, teriyaki chicken, BBQ chicken, spicy hot wings and brown-sugar-and-garlic grilled salmon. There was the tastiest pasta salad you've ever experienced. There were olive-oil-grilled veggies (red and orange peppers, zucchini and mushrooms), macaroni salad and rice-with-vegetables. There were dinner rolls and Emerald Salad.

Day three was the Naches Trail and Skipper's turn to be skipper. Josie and I had business at Whistlin Jacks that morning so we left ahead of the flight planning to meet back up with them at the entrance to the Rabbit Holes.

Enroute, we saw a rag-horn bull and a cow elk in Lost Meadow, and then had to stop for a herd of about eight cows and calfs in the road. Unfortunately, they were gone before the participants got there.

Friday was the KnuckleHead's day to take a flight to Shoestring/Kaner and I was pulling duty as trail leader. Skies were gray and a bit coolish. Again, we got out of the staging area right on time and headed up Highway 410 to Milk Creek where we aired-down before starting up the hill.