Lesson Learned

Yesterday we had a scare up on the mountain. We were insanely blessed. Yesterday at 4 we headed up to Kolob to check out the snow. We made it all the way to the reservoir, no problem. We decided it was time to turn around and as we were turning around the geo just stopped. We has sunk through the powder and there was a patch of ice underneath us. Riley tried to get us out but the wheels were just spinning. Riley continued to work on getting us out and I started walking to get help. Well, I walked and walked and walked, trying to get service and hoping to see someone driving.
The sun started to set and my phone was dying so I just kept walking. By the time the sun went down I had no clue where I was, my phone was dead, and it was getting cold. A panicked attack, 50 prayers, 5 miles and 4 hours later I saw headlights. An awesome couple picked me up. As we went to go get Riley and Tyler, here comes a man (Doug) in a truck who stopped us asking if they had seen me! Riley was in the truck and Tyler was with Doug's wife. We got back to their cabin where they had me sit in front of their fire place and drink hot cocoa. Riley called Casey, told him our situation and 40 minutes later Casey and Boyd showed up. It took one little tug and the geo was out!
Last night Riley and I gained a real appreciation for the pioneers who trekked across the states to settle Utah. I don't know how they did it! The lesson we learned is to 1) Never go riding in the snow alone. 2) Always tell people where you are at and when you will be back.