One of the absolute most important items to have while hiking, backpacking, camping, or trekking off-highway is an emergency medical kit. You just never know when the need to treat an ailment is necessary, and sometimes being unprepared for the unexpected can mean the difference between life and death. … [Read more...]
The First Overland
What about overland?’ I quipped, chewing on a wad of salted fish, running the spoon around my mess tin, chasing the last few grains of rice. The minute Noel looked up, I knew he was hooked on the idea of driving home. ‘ … [Read more...]
Pikes Peak Trailer Giveaway
Our friends at Jeepforum.com recently announced the launch of a new website and are celebrating by offering up a brand-new, JT-1 Trailer from Pikes Peak Trailers. … [Read more...]
MSR Super Fusion 3 Tent
I must say that I was a little concerned when I read the forecast for my recent winter camping trip in Pike National Forest. Temperatures were expected in single digits with blizzard like conditions. However, the all-season rating of the MSR Superfusion stood up to the snow and cold temperatures. … [Read more...]
Off Road Only Announces Release of New LiteSPOTs
Off Road Only is pleased to announce the latest addition to their LED product line, LiteSPOTs. LiteSPOTs were designed with the intention of using them as “rock lights” to light the terrain under a vehicle when off-roading in the dark. … [Read more...]
Hypothermia Run
Driving for hours up a mountain in the snow, with the express purpose of sleeping outdoors in freezing temperatures, sounds like lunacy to most people. Nearly everybody I mentioned it to, in fact. Looking for someone to go with, I floated the idea to a couple of local Jeep clubs that I belong to. After all, misery loves company but in the end there … [Read more...]
All Mixed Up
In the fall when the temperatures are trying to get below zero in the foothills of Colorado, the ice has no problem being hardened by the sub freezing temperatures in the high country above 10,000 feet. In most years the fall is one of the best seasons to climb ice routes due to the minimal snow pack on the approach and solid forming ice up high. … [Read more...]
I've Got the Winter-time, No Jeepin' Blues
It’s the coldest month in northern Minnesota and I’ve got the wintertime, no Jeepin’ blues. I can already hear you saying that I’m a wimp and should “man-up, Barbie” and get out on the trail, but hear me out. The weather forecast is for almost 20 degrees below zero this weekend, my heater only works on warm days, and there’s not much daylight yet. … [Read more...]
Dirty Day Job: On the Trail with Sedona Jeep School
In search of interesting Jeep jobs, Mark Stephens hit the road again and found himself in Sedona, Arizona, where he got taught a thing or two at Jeep School.. … [Read more...]