![]() ![]() After a drink and a quick snack, the final dash back to Ensenada begins. Upon reaching Walker’s Corner, you’ll conquer fast roads and mountain trails as you enter the lush green fields of the farming village, Valle de la Trinidad. This morning will be highlighted by an incredible run from Mike’s down steep mountain passes filled with boulders and tight narrow trails. ![]() ![]() With meals complete and bags packed, your guide will lead you into one of the most mind-bending trails in northern Baja. The smell of freshly-ground coffee is a fragrant prelude to the Mexican breakfast waiting in the dining room. After you drive through the river on arrival to Mike Sky Ranch, our crew will greet you with a warm smile, salsa, chips and the best beer you ever had.Ī gentle knock on the door awakes you to the crisp, clean air of Mike’s. A final push over Zoo Road and some epic “whoop-de-dos” will take us to the sparkling waters of San Felipe on the Sea of Cortez. The cracked clay surface and towering mountains make a great spot for photographs and “wide open” running. A high-speed sand wash that descends down into El Diablo dry lake kicks off your afternoon driving. Sizzling fajitas of shrimp or chicken are being prepared by your personal chef. We’ll take an exhilarating run east into the high desert until we meet our crew busily preparing a safari-style lunch. Soon, we’ll climb up miles of surprising trails lined by the rich vegetation and old growth timber of the “Pine Forest,” located in the Sierra de Juarez mountains. Mountain passes and twisting ranch roads lead to the rich pastures of Ojos Negros (spanish for Black Eyes). With radio communications checked and the 2.5-liter fuel injected engines warmed-up, we’ll head out of Ensenada for the wilds of Baja. Once your baggage is loaded into a chase truck, strap yourself in for the first leg of your Baja adventure. Once our group got comfortable with communicating we had a fun rhythm going with keeping the cars moving at a good pace.An early wake up will be rewarded with breakfast, hot coffee and orange juice. This helps keep the group on the same trail and moving forward, with minimal stop time or delay. "Caterpillar" stops are used on occasion to regroup or hold a car at a stop point until the next car arrives. The lead guide storms ahead and relays back turn information and terrain cautions to the cars based on odometer readings clicked off on the Lowrance GPS unit in each car. Wide Open does not put any guide or staff with you in the car! Radio communication is used between all the cars, with drivers and co-drivers having a radio sets in their helmets. Fun Indeed! You either drive with a friend or by yourself. ![]() That is to say, WIDE OPEN doesn’t want you to trash the cars, but certainly lets you push them to your limits. I found the tour let each of us play at our own pace and were allowed plenty of freedom to get ourselves into trouble if we so chose. Typically, when one conjures up notions of a follow-the-leader type tour, one might imagine a scenario where everyone runs a steady pace, often dictated by the slowest participant, or a reserved guide. Looking for an adventure of a lifetime you have found it! Designed for adventure seekers, groups and corporate teams Wide Open puts you behind the wheel! Not your average low speed guide tour. ![]()
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