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Welcome to the Pala Casino and Resort. Sitting right in the middle of an Indian reservation, about a 60 miles outside of San Diego heading north east off the 5 hwy, going in a round about way to L.A. this complex is big lots O space, lots O getting lost trying to get in the front door.

I needed a map to find a map of the property. Dan and I came out of the garage trying to find Dave. Some how Dave slipped by us when we were trying to find a place to park. Fortunate for us we had Wifi and was able to call him to locate him inside on of the side doors off the main casino floor. Take a peek at what we saw.

As we went around the room we met a lot of really nice gals and guys. The room was full of more seasoned veterans of previous challenges than new faces from what I understand. All I know is my perception of this event is a lot different than what I heard coming into this. I was looking for an Indian tribe in the desert, I guess living in the wild went right out the door when I saw the buffet table and cash bar.

I felt like this was some kind of movie, there was a lot to take in. The faces all seemed the same but I understand the commodity of the riding community now. Everyone seemed to be everyones brother or sister. You get this real sense of ease when you talk to new faces, it is more like a family banquet or get together at Christmas.

After the newness wears off we got a chance to talk to some of the riders and get a few stories of the trail. In this clip you will get a chance to see the prize and hear what some of Dave's new, and old friends have to say...