Life Lesson: Try The Buddy System

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Jared

I start a new Job tomorrow morning which gave me Monday and Tuesday off this week. I could not look myself in the mirror ever again if I did not use at least one of those days to go riding. So this morning I woke up early and went up American Fork Canyon with my brother in-law.

While we were unloading the quads from the truck this mangy looking kid came walking towards us. I thought for sure he was going to ask us for money or food seeing how he looked homeless. This is how our conversation went. Me “Hey how are you doing?” Kid “Really bad, I blew up my bike (IE Seized the engine) and decided to hide it in the woods walked down here, got in my crappy Ford Ranger went up the canyon to get it. I got stuck crossing a river and ended up sleeping in my truck. Could you guys come pull me out?” Me: laugh my brains out for about 5 minutes before I finally asked if he was serious and told him to jump in. About 30 minutes later we got to his truck.

After about ten minutes I finally jumped into the ridged runoff water and tied the tow strap to his truck myself because he could not do it and we pulled him out. On the drive up is where I learned just how stupid this kid was.

Me: Does anyone know where you are? Kid: Not really I come up here a lot so I did not tell anyone I was here.

Me: So you slept in your truck all night while it was stuck in a river? Kid: Yes I did not want it to get swept away in the night. (Me thinking, how did you plan on stopping it since you were stuck in the middle of the river)

Me: Is your 4 wheel drive broken? Kid: No It is a two wheel drive truck I thought I could make it. Me: You are an idiot.

I encouraged him to let people know where he was next time and take someone with him while in the mountains. Life In Utah is a lot of fun outdoor adventures everywhere but sadly each year I hear about needless deaths because someone was to careless to let someone know where they were going or better yet keeping to the Buddy System.

Play hard this week and Enjoy Life In Utah

Do you have any funny experiences helping someone? Please share in the comments section.

Do What You Love

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Jared

Do What You Love Especially When You Are Busy

Life in Utah over the past few weeks has been crazy! First of all we are having a baby in a few months. So birthing classes preparing the nursery (pictures to come) and refinishing some furniture has us swamped.

Last friday I graduated from Utah Valley University so the past few weeks have been busy finalizing projects and taking finals. Mom was able to make it into town as well which added to the festivities.

Some of my projects are being displayed here. PSAs we shot for the Utah Safety Council two more still need to be uploaded so check back for more later.

Both of those life changing activities have their joys however I have found a way to squeeze in a few things that I really really enjoy.

1. I have gotten a fair amount of riding in at 5 Mile Pass Recreation Area. For a full review of that use this link to my riding site www.atvcowboy.com

2. Side Hustles: We love buying restoring and flipping items on local classifieds. It is a huge part of our Utah Lifestyle. Right now I am working on some of my bikes I have collected. Here is my current project which should bring around $125 profit when I am done.

So when life is getting busy take a few minutes to do a few Lifestyle things that you love doing. What are some things you do to step away from the daily grind?

Mountain West Burrito

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Jared

Mountain West Burrito

This review has been months in the coming, because I was waiting until Lauren had tried the food so I could get her take on it. MWB is in north Provo just off of state street you can find out more about them here.

Mountain West Burrito boasts an organic menu with home grown ingredients from around the state, whenever possible MWB purchases locally grown vegetables, beans and free range meats that taste great and fill you up in a wholesome way.

Their signature items are their Burritos which are large and have loads of flavor. Each burrito is stuffed with meat, rice, beans and flavor. If the regular is not large enough you can upsize to the Giant size which massive and could easily be shared or eaten for leftovers the next day, that is if you can resist downing it all in one sitting.

I had the chimichanga which was amazing make it a deluxe (adding guacamole and sour cream). The green salsa provided has a nice kick and compliments the chimi well. The meat beans and rice have a hardy yet oddly sophisticated taste for a chimi.

Mountain West Burrito

Lauren had the chicken burrito and loved it. The burritos are identical to the Chimis except the guacamole and sour are inside. The burrito is served wrapped up and ready to devour.

MWB decor is simple with a small to mid sized eating area. The only location draw back for me is sharing the building (a door separates the who establishments) with the a local smoke shop. Even on a random Tuesday night the place was very busy with loads of regulars chatting it up with one of the owners who often operates the cash drawer. Mountain West is a must eat in Provo for any foodie, it’s a business dedicated to sustainability manifested in its mission and amazing Food!

Mountain West is a great place to fill that local food craving. Check it out and tell us what you think. What do you love about MWB? What is your favorite item on the menu? Want others to learn about MWB? Share this review with your friends.