Author: Tom Severin
August 2016 4WDrive Magazine: Happy Hour on the Trail by Tom Severin
A Good Trail Master Masters Meal Planning
We were in a real jam. Two days into a 10-day trip in Monument Valley, mechanical problems forced two vehicles to head home. We hated to lose our the four-wheeling friends, but more importantly, we ran into a minor food crisis: How do we account for the meals those individuals… Continue reading
Mechanical Sympathy / Damage Mitigation
I vividly recall a beautiful morning in the sand dunes drinking my first cup of coffee while watching the sun poke its nose over the bank of clouds behind a 60 foot dune. An early four-wheeler was testing his new injection system nearby. As he went up a razorback, I… Continue reading
July 2016 4WDrive Magazine: 10 Qualities of a Great Trail Leader by Tom Severin
July 2016 4WDrive Magazine: Do You Know Jack by Tom Severin
10 Duties of a 4WD Tail End
A great Trail Leader is invaluable for any four wheeling experience. We reviewed that position in 10 Qualities of a Great Trail LeaderĀ . Though he could be anywhere in the group, the Trail Leader is often in the first vehicle. The vehicle at the end of the line is… Continue reading
Safe Departure Point & Other End Trip Stuff
Last month we reviewed the 10 qualities of a great trail leader. That article took us from the planning and preparations stages to the conclusion of a 4WD trip. This month’s article discusses what you as a Trail Leader need to do once everyone has reached the departure point. Even… Continue reading
10 Qualities of a Great Trail Leader
You’ve driven the trails numerous times. Have hundreds of hours of 4WD experience under your belt (some of which, of course, is spent outside of the vehicle). You’re good with people, and feel your managerial skills are top notch. You’d like to be Trail Leader for an upcoming excursion. What’s… Continue reading
April 2016 4WDrive Magazine: 7 Key Sills by Tom Severin
May 2016 4WDrive Magazine: Pick the RIGHT Rig by Tom Severin
Happy Hour at Trails End
It’s such a treat to relax after a long day on the trail, a cold drink in one hand and a tasty appetizer in the other. (Come to think of it, that sounds good just about any time!) With all that’s involved in preparing for a four wheeling event, happy… Continue reading
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