Complicated Issue? – Trail Spacing!
Four wheeling, especially when multiple vehicles are involved, requires teamwork to be successful. Everyone must be on the same page for the trip to come off without a hitch”or as flawlessly as possible. Something as basic as vehicle spacing can affect parts of a trip. They were strung out in… Continue reading
Driving Off (road) into the Sunset
It was a beautiful day in the San Bernardino Mountains. Clear blue sky, light breeze, warm temperature. A perfect day for four-wheeling on the 2N17X trail. This is a tough one”it’s rated black diamond. We were nearing the end of a long day of four-wheeling. We had encountered a lot… Continue reading
Resolve To Cook With a Dutch Oven
One topic that consistently is of interest to four wheelers is the Dutch oven. No matter how much is written or spoken about this handy camp stove, people just eat up the information. I discussed Dutch ovens rather thoroughly in Tickle The Taste Buds With a Dutch Oven. However, that… Continue reading
Perfect 4-Wheel Drive Weekend
What makes the perfect 4WD trip? Close your eyes and think about that for a moment. Picture the ideal off-road adventure. What does it look like? I got to thinking about this the other day. I had just returned from a couple days off road. I was sitting in my… Continue reading
Impressive Base Camp Selection
Because many 4WD excursions last two days or more, there’s usually the need to select a campsite arrangement. You can elect to go with a base camp, or set up camp at a different location each night (what I call a cruise or a moving camp). Another option is a… Continue reading
2016/2017 Special Edition In Gear Magazine: Top 10 Fears of new 4WD owners by Tom Severin
Fire Below!
Jim and his buddy Tim were doing a pre-run on permitted but seldom-used trails in the vicinity of Tonopah, Nev. back in August. They stopped to check the map and both noticed the smell of burning grass. They did a 360 inspection and found nothing. Wildfires blazed in the Sierras,… Continue reading
A Good Rendezvous isn’t a Secret
While many four wheelers view the trailhead as the starting point of any trip, in reality all the fun begins at the rendezvous point. That is where all drivers congregate initially. Final supplies are purchased if necessary, and trip plans are reviewed. A lot of thought should go into the… Continue reading
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