Keep in mind beginners and veterans alike it helps to keep your ego in check, even if that means the sacrifice of a trip/expedition.

I've had to do it before and I'm sure I'll have to do it again, cancel a trip for a small unanticipated reason. Recently I had a trip planned to some canyons in Utah, first in June but that fell through so we bumped it back to mid July. Keep in mind that the temperatures between June and July are slight but still significant. Triple digits for July. The canyons in Utah are very far from any major cities/town and many non-emergency companies/persons will not travel on the back roads to assist with problems. Therefore you must have your gear in check.

Even if you're experienced it never a good idea to go in triple digit temperatures with a vehicle that probably won't but could give you problems. We recently canceled our trip while we were a day en-route. The transmission just didn't feel right, the mechanics couldn't find any issues or replicate the issues.

Regardless, we canceled the trip. It's a bummer but we cut the risk being stranded out of the equation. Stranded in the desert could mean death, a very real risk.

On our days drive back home we didn't have any issues that we had experienced before, however we can set up the trip again and we can limit the risks associated with our adventure.

Don't be afraid to cancel your trip or cut it short, it might just be the best idea you've ever had.

-Jeff

There is one very important message that we here at Reggie's Place would like to shout out, at the top of our lungs.

Please follow Leave No Trace Ethic's when you get out and enjoy all the amazing places we have in this World. If you're not sure what Leave No Trace Ethic's are then please visit here - http://lnt.org/

Too many times we go to our favorite spots and see it littered with debris that's been carried in, or signs of excessive human habitation in areas dedicated for minimal impact.  We've all seen it and it's disgusting. This disrespectful and irresponsible action by people give the authorities very limited decisions on what to do with with the land. Make it not accessible and try to funnel everyone into designated packed camping areas where they can have someone clean up the mess left by others. Follow LNT, it's easy to do, courteous, respectful and the right thing.

Please pass on this message. Don't be afraid to carry out more than you've carried in. Pack it in - Pack it out.