Recently I got to cross off a bucket list item. The item was to rent a jeep and take it off roading. I was a little nervous to say the least, but I just knew that this bucket list item would not disappoint. So this year, on my birthday, we rented a Jeep Rubicon!
We had two goals in mind. First, stay safe. We followed the advice that the guide at the rental company gave us and stuck to the roads he recommended. Secondly, we had fun. We just allowed ourselves to have a great time, even when we were nervous!!!
The first road the guide gave us was not so bad. It was a nice warm up. It really didn’t get too narrow. It was pretty rocky but nothing crazy. It went through a canyon and then came out on a pass. However, the second road the guide gave us was way harder. It went through an old ghost town and then took us up Cinnamon Pass. The road was amazing. It literally went up the side of the mountain. As we climbed, we came out on top and it was beautiful alpine terrain where you could literally see all around you. Honestly the pictures don’t do it justice. It’s one of the moments you never forget because the beauty of the moment will forever be impressed in your mind. While on the top of the pass, it even began to snow some at the end of June.
So here is my synopsis of renting a jeep. It was very affordable and you definitely get your moneys worth. It was only a few hundred dollars to rent for the day. It got great gas mileage. We drove it all day and it only cost 17.00 to fill the tank back up.
I would recommend it to anyone willing to go on an adventure and get out of your comfort zone. If its your first time, like it was mine, you will have those moments of discomfort. But the awe moments totally make up for it.
Maybe your next bucket list item this summer should be renting a jeep and taking if off roading!
Lets keep wandering into new adventures my friends!
