When you hear the word “Geronimo,” what is the first thing that comes to your mind? For some it might be the memory of childhood fun with running and jumping into the pool in the classic “cannonball” position and yelling “Geronimo.” But, if you are a history buff and a fan of classic westerns then no doubt your first thought will be of the Apache … [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...]
From Beater to Beauty
The TJ Wrangler model is 13 years old now, leaving plenty of options for the potential buyer. It also means that there are more “well-seasoned,” high mileage Jeeps looking for a second lease on life. This article details one such transformation. The ’97 Wrangler shown here had been severely abused by its previous owner. While this created a … [Read more...]
Industry Interview with Adventure Trailers
In 2001, two enthusiastic adventurers came together to form Adventure Trailers, one of the premier overlanding manufacturing companies in the United States. JPFreek recently sat down with one of their co-founders, Martyn Davies, to discuss a few of their new products and the future of overlanding. … [Read more...]
GoPro Hero Video Camera
The Hero by GoPro is an incredibly small camera that is designed for sport use and comes with a variety of mounts and capabilities for filming and taking pictures in almost any outdoor or sport type adventure. … [Read more...]
Riding Free
The dictionary uses an interesting phrase to define freeriding: "The original concept of freeriding was that there was no set course, goals, or rules to abide by." … [Read more...]
Moab: To Hell Dorado and Back
Chrysler Narrows Losses in 2nd Quarter as Revenue Rises
Detroit - Chrysler Group LLC today issued its financial results for the second quarter 2010. … [Read more...]
Choosing the Right Shelter for Camping Adventure
The most popular backcountry shelter is a tent. They are relatively lightweight, weatherproof (or supposed to be), fairly warm, and easily packed. … [Read more...]