For twenty years the Camel Trophy was the ultimate display of what 4-wheel drive vehicles could accomplish. From 1980 to 2000, Land Rovers and Range Rovers, in every conceivable spec, traversed some of the most daunting and challenging areas on earth for weeks at a time. Another hallmark of the events was the emphasis on teamwork and mental … [Read more...]
Tales of a Texas-Sized Jamboree
I’m often asked, “Why would you pay $265.00 per person, NOT PER JEEP, Per PERSON, to attend a Jeep Jamboree USA® event when you can wheel at thousands of other venues and events around the country for less money?” Thankfully, there are a few hundred thousand people, with combined memories from a number of successful Jeep Jamboree events going back … [Read more...]
Winch Kit & Operating Your Winch
This is part II of our winch series provided by our friends from Badlands Offroad Adventures. The subject this time around is more specific to winches and how to properly operate them. … [Read more...]
Basic Types of Winches & Winch Components
Our friends at Badlands Offroad Adventures have put together a nice series on winches and winching techniques. This is the first of a two-part series on the subject and is an extension to past discussions we've had on vehicle recovery. … [Read more...]
Off-Road Slide & Winch Recovery
This three and a half minute video does a nice job of exhibiting four-wheeling and wet recovery techniques: … [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...]
Jeep World of Adventure Sports – Yukon River Quest Episode
For those not familiar with the Yukon River Quest, the YRQ is the world's longest canoe/kayak race at over 460 miles. In 2008, Brad Pennington won the solo division of the race and in so doing, set a course record. … [Read more...]
We All Have That List
We all have that list, in one way or another, the list of things we want to do or accomplish in our lifetimes. Well, some items on the list are long term and have deeper meaning, things like seeing your children grow-up healthy and happy. Others with lesser levels of complexity, but also with meaning - items like parachuting out of a plane, bungee … [Read more...]
Ready Your Wrangler for Multi-Day Adventure
So, you wanna hit the trails for more than a day, huh? Call it an expedition, even? Good for you. I’ve being doing so for several years now, despite all the mistakes I’ve made along the way. And maybe you have a nice long list of things to take: a big heap of recovery gear, all sorts of spare hoses, belts, tie rod ends, and other parts along … [Read more...]