The Jeep brand recently sat down with Jim Repp from Jeep Brand Engineering to discuss his views on the new Pentastar V-6 engine, the future of the Quadratrac & Selec-Terrain 4x4 systems, and opportunities for those interested in working for Chrysler. … [Read more...]
About Alan & Jackie Ellis
Catsailing with 'Ol Rubi
One summer day in 2002, a friend invited my wife and me to go sailing on her little Sunfish. The power of the wind and water was exhilarating, and we were hooked. Pitting our skills against nature and the technical aspects of a sailboat drew us into catamarans which are the ultimate adventure in small boat sailing. … [Read more...]
Outfitting Your Jeep Vehicle 101: Snorkels
Installing a snorkel on your Jeep vehicle can provide a number of benefits while traveling off-highway including better breathing for your air intake system and protection from high water crossings. … [Read more...]
Ouachita Jeep Jamboree
With the camper loaded and our Wrangler (Rubi) in tow, Alan, Scout (our Labrador retriever), and I headed for Hot Springs, Arkansas and the Ouachita Jeep Jamboree. A short seven hours later, we pulled into the Superlift ORV Park in Hot Springs. … [Read more...]
A Gathering of Okies
Rock climbing in Oklahoma? Normally, when someone thinks of Oklahoma, they think of a flat and dry landscape with tumbleweedsrolling across the prairie. But this could not be further from the truth. Local adventurers know that southwest Oklahoma hosts some of the best rock climbing in the Midwest and a local favorite is Baldy Point…also known to … [Read more...]
Mountain Khakis for your Outdoor Adventures
Mountain Khakis is an outdoor clothing line based out of Jackson, Wyoming. They offer several styles of clothing including pants, shirts, and hoodies, both for men, women, and kids. But their primary focus is the pants including a classic original, cottonwood cords (for women), alpine utility pant, and several other styles. I had the … [Read more...]
Wham! Bam! Lessons in Colorado's High Country
I heard Jackie yell “ROCK!” but it wasn’t the “Rock!” that you would normally hear while climbing. This was a voice of panic and fear,and yelled at the top of her lungs...repeatedly. I looked up and watched a 500 pound boulder heading straight for my head at extremely high speed. This wouldn’t be the worst part of my day. … [Read more...]
Magellan's GPS Toughcase for iPhone & iPod Touch
The ToughCase is a new product from Magellan and features a heavy duty water and shock proof case for the iPhone or iPod Touch. Some of the interesting additional features include enhancement to the GPS accuracy and an increase in the battery life of the unit. … [Read more...]
Road to Near Heaven
The road to the top of Mt. Antero in Colorado, which reaches a height of 14,276’, offers an amazing opportunity for any stock 4x4 Jeep vehicle. The road is rough and long (7.5 miles to the top), but the reward of views and scenery are well worth the effort. … [Read more...]
