Del Albright | Modern Jeeping News & Education

Don’t Be Afraid! Give that Speech; Save that Trail

Land Use Updates December 10, 2019

PUBLIC SPEAKING MADE EASY AND FEARLESS Having to give a speech in public is a scary thought to most people. In fact, recent polls by ModernJeeper and landuse advocacy groups rank public speaking as the number one fear for volunteers. But as leaders of volunteers, access advocates, or club... Read more

News! The Ford Bronco to One-Up the Jeep Wrangler?

Industry News December 9, 2019

Ford Bronco to One-Up Jeep with a Removable Roll Cage Modern Jeepers who live in sunny states from Florida to California knows how much fun it is to drive open-air, top-down, flying free in our Jeeps. How about driving without a roll cage on those sunny pavement days? We... Read more

[pics] Reno 911 and Cops on Our Trails?

Land Use Updates December 3, 2019

Law Enforcement is an Essential Tool in Today’s Motorized World Every Modern Jeeper knows we must have rules to keep order and balance on our freeways as we do on our trails. It is just the way things are in this busy world. But do we need cops on... Read more

Revealed! 6 Secret Tips for Sitting at the Land Use Table

Land Use Updates November 26, 2019

USUALLY OUT-NUMBERED AND ALWAYS UNDER THE LIGHTS What’s it like at the land use table? Sitting there under the hot lights of the meeting room, “Joe the Wheeler” perspired while gritting his teeth and tapping his booted foot. He was frustrated. As a club delegate he had volunteered... Read more

Turn5 Scholarship for College Kids Program Update

Industry News November 25, 2019

Auto Parts Retailer Awards College Scholarships for 2020 Turn5, Inc. Grants $11,000 in Q4 – Over $90,000 to Date We at ModernJeeper are pleased to share this press release about an awesome program for kids! In our book, anyone who is helping the future of our sport deserves all... Read more

[pics] 22 Years of Building a Jeep — Oh, the Mistakes (and Some Notable Successes); Part 2

Tech Tips November 20, 2019

Part 2 of the build story of my old Red Jeep, “Seein’ Red” as we call him. C UN RD (license plate), the Land Use War Machine has had 5 suspensions; 4 rear ends; 4 sets of wheels; 3 front ends; 3 transfer cases; and 3 sets of seats,... Read more

Alert! Thief on the Loose! Crown Jewels Missing

Lifestyle November 19, 2019

Who Stole Our Crown Jewels? What do these have in common: the Rubicon; Utah’s Escalante; Glamis dunes; Death Valley’s Surprise Canyon; the Mojave; and Yellowstone National Park? Well, first of all, they ARE our Crown Jewels of motorized recreation. Secondly, they’ve been stolen (or are nearly in the hands... Read more

4 Magical Steps to Successful Planning by Visualization

Lifestyle November 16, 2019

For Jeeping Events, Projects, Trail Cleanups and Meetings/Conventions Visualization is a term I use to describe the mental/visual step by step process to “see” your event, trail cleanup, conference/meeting or project before it ever takes place, then to plan for it to be successful by “seeing” the routes around... Read more

5-Step Formula for Organizational Membership Building — A Recipe for Success!

Land Use Updates Lifestyle November 12, 2019

Building Membership in Associations and Clubs/Groups The strength and future of our favorite modes of off-pavement recreation are going to rely on organized clubs and groups. That is not to say that individuals (non-joiners) cannot make a difference; the individual is what this country is all about. But it... Read more

Unveiled! Florida Special Jeeps — the Three O Five Editions

Industry News November 4, 2019

Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator Three O Five Editions – Miami Special Only 305 units in Bright White or Punk’n Orange Metallic ModernJeepers need not worry; we’re not covering a new reggaeton pop rap song by “Mr. 305,” Pitbull. We’re talking about two new Jeeps based on the area code... Read more