Off Road Enthusiasts

After participating twice before in Nevada Trophy, 2009 and 2011 I was quite disappointed to say the least when it was canceled this year. What is Nevada Trophy? As organizers put it: "NVTR was born in 1995, and after a season of work, the first event was run in December of 1996 in Fernley, ...

It's Christmas Tree time! And instead of going to your local tree farm and finding the "perfect" manicured tree that costs like a bazillion dollars... Come have fun with us!! Have a crazy amazing adventure, find your "all natural" Charlie Brown tree and only pay $5. How do you like that?? You are sure to have an incredible time, meet new friends and get wet n cold. Plus, you can bring your family, ...

Bitterroot Expedition 2012
Day 1: Elk City to Darby

On August 13th, I found myself waking inside a Grangeville Motel; the night before, Lisa (MTgirl), Mike (Digiratus), my girlfriend Ali and I met up over dinner and chatted about old times. Even though the mood was ...

How to : Synthetic Winch Rope Repair & Splicing End to End. Here are the required tools:

1. Tape: Masking or Electrical
2. Measuring Tape
3. Sheers
4. Needle & Stitching Twine / Heavy Thread
5. Permanent Marker (sharpie)

Step 1 : Taper both ends of rope to be spliced together. About 1 inch from the end of the synthetic rope mark every other right and left rope strand. You'll mark 3 strand pairs skipping one strand pair between each marked pair. Next, you'll pull out and cut each of the marked strands. You can angle cut the very end of the rope to complete the taper. ...

October 13, 2012 - Trask OHV - Tillamook State Forest - Exteme Hill Climbs Off Road & Exploration
Attendees - Chris (1988 Isuzu Trooper), Brad (2000 Isuzu Amigo), Peter (1992 Isuzu Pickup), Curt (1996 Toyota Land Cruiser)

Brad has been telling us for a long time about this "fluffing" thing that he likes to do while out on the trails. Peter, Curtis and I were a little nervous about subjecting the ...

September 16, 2012 - Tillamook State Forest - Recon Trail 37 "Stick in the nose" and surrounding area!

Attending off roaders: Derek/Peter (KILRB) 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser, Mathis/Friend (t3chth1rt33n) 1989 4Runner SR5, Brandon (bluerunner) 2003 4Runner, Bobert 2004 Tacoma, Curtis 1996 FZJ80 Land Cruiser, Gary (Gdry06) 2006 Tacoma, Chris (Chris21700) 2007 FJ Cruiser and Nate (NatesB2) 1985 Bronco II ...

Driving home from Bend recently I chose a back-country leg. Checking my Benchmark R&R atlas I found a route from Old McKenzie Hwy north of Sisters over to the Hoodoo turn off on Hwy 20. This route basically skirts the Mt. Washington wilderness, with great views of Mt. Washington. ...

Headed to the Cle Elum area of Washington over the weekend. Went on a trail run / photo shoot to Gallagher Head Lake for promoting responsible backcountry exploring / off-roading by the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce with photographer Richard Villacres.

We followed the Fortune Creek trail up to the lake. This is a trail with wonderful scenery which requires 4WD but overall is not technically difficult. The first half has a few rough spot as it gentle climbs. ...

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August 16-19, 2012 - Evan's Creek & Historic Naches Wagon Trail Expedition - Washington : Off Road Trip Report
Attendees: Chris (chuffer), Peter (venturer), Helmut (helmut_s), Mike (Mr Mike), Dan (toyrex), Scott (scottitus)
Rigs: 1987 Isuzu Trooper, 1992 Isuzu Pickup, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2008 Toyota Tacoma, 1987 Toyota 4runner, 2006 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

The adventure started August 16th ...