Recently, Jennifer Peine, navigator for Team JPFreek in the upcoming Rebelle Rally, sat down with a group of her friends to gather support for Team JPFreek and to tell them a little bit about what she’s going to be doing for the Team when she and Team JPFreek Driver, Julie Covert, compete this October. Why on Earth did you want to do this? … [Read more...]
Interview with Team JPFreek Driver – Julie Covert
Driver for Team JPFreek, Julie Covert, lets us know some of her thinking as she prepares for the Rebelle Rally: finishes her '82 Scrambler with her husband Hugh and starts training. Support Team JPFreek and get some cool swag or put you/your company's name on the Jeep! What will be difficult for you? Not being able to stop and take pictures when … [Read more...]
Rebelle Rally: First Ever U.S. Off-road Navigation Rally Raid
JPFreek is thrilled to share the announcement of the Rebelle Rally, the first-ever women's off-road, multi-day, navigation rally raid using paper maps and compasses (no GPS or cellphones). Based on the idea behind the incredible Rallye Aicha des Gazelles in Morocco, this rally will be held in the southwest U.S. in October 2016 and is open to the … [Read more...]
Alpine X009-WRA JK Stereo – New Product Alert
Sweet looking new JK stereo and nav unit for 2011+ Wranglers from Alpine. ----- Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. has once again added to its lineup of 9-inch Restyle dash systems with the arrival of the X009-WRA for select 2011-up Jeep Wranglers. The X009-WRA is showcased in a custom Jeep Wrangler demo vehicle made by Starwood … [Read more...]
Satmap's Active 10 Trek GPS
Consumers have a lot of choices when it comes to buying a GPS device these days. Only a few years ago, it was fairly easy to walk into your favorite gear shop and select a handheld device from either Garmin or Magellan. Now though, there are plenty of other options to choose from, as well, all with a host of features to help you navigate your way … [Read more...]
Keys to Navigation – Part II
The question is often asked, "Which GPS Unit should I buy?" This is a very common question, but I won’t tell you that it depends. Seriously…I don’t think it matters which one you buy – they all do the same thing, more or less. … [Read more...]
Keys to Navigation
I’ve heard this hundreds of times: “I have a Safety GPS but I don’t know how to use it.” If you’re in the same position, perhaps I can help. For running Jeep trails and doing extended trips, GPS navigation can play an integral role to the success and satisfaction of your trip. … [Read more...]
An Odyssey of Adventure
Adventure racing consists of four core sports: running/trekking, mountain biking, kayaking/canoeing and fixed ropes progression, and the non-athletic sport of orienteering/navigation. … [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...]