Tiny But Valuable: The 4-Way Valve Tool
Tech Tips March 10, 2022
Every once in a while, a piece of equipment comes along that just makes sense. It’s inexpensive, versatile, and small. And once you have one, you wonder how you got by without it. Such is the case with the 4-way valve tool. Chances are you’ve seen one of these... Read more
Spotting Principles For Safe Four-Wheeling
Tech Tips February 9, 2022
Safe and effective spotting occurs when the driver and spotter work together. Each knows what to expect from the other and they work together as a team. Proper spotting is challenging, but it’s a skill that can be learned. This is not a discussion of spotting style and hand... Read more
A New Take On Camp Cooking
Lifestyle January 17, 2022
Due to time constraints while four-wheeling, breakfast and lunch are sometimes rushed and shortchanged. The result can be a growling stomach before the next meal. That doesn’t have to be. It is possible to prepare tasty and fulfilling meals that don’t require a lot of effort. I know. I... Read more
Redundancy Makes Sense Off-Road
Lifestyle December 20, 2021
Anyone old enough to remember the Apollo space program may recall hearing the term redundancy. Back then, NASA was referring to extra electronics or other systems in the space capsule and lunar module. Today’s commercial aircraft also employ a certain amount of redundancy. In either case, the principle is the... Read more
What Is The Perfect Cup of Coffee?
Lifestyle November 21, 2021
“Black as the devil, hot as hell, pure as an angel, sweet as love.” attributed to Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord on Coffee. Whenever I stop at a doughnut shop in the morning, I walk over and say hi to the old guys, enjoying their morning coffee with old friends.... Read more
Behind The Scenes at Badlands Off-Road Adventures
Lifestyle October 18, 2021
These monthly articles naturally focus on various aspects of four-wheeling and outdoors life. For this article, I lift the hood and give you an inside look at part of my business. Namely, how I structure my class/training schedule, and how the various programs benefit newbies and experienced four-wheelers alike.... Read more
Ham Radio Is An Indispensable Part Of Any Trip
Lifestyle September 17, 2021
Editor’s Note: A special article from our friend, Tom Severin, President Badlands Off Road Adventures, Inc. A recent trip on the Rubicon trail showed the value of radio communication. We experienced multiple incidents from a fire chasing us to an overturned Jeep with injuries and a request for spare... Read more
Avoid 6 PM News – Don’t Start A Wild Fire!
Lifestyle August 14, 2021
Each day brings more troubling news about the devastating wildfires raging in the western U.S. The Dixie Fire, in northern California, has burned more than 500,000 acres, including most of the town of Greenville. As I write this, on Aug. 12, the fire is less than one-third contained. In... Read more
Celebrate Freedom to go Four-wheeling!
Lifestyle July 19, 2021
Coming back from the Independence Day outing, I took some time to reflect on this amazing hobby. Over the years I’ve enjoyed countless hours admiring many fascinating places in the western US. There are so many possibilities open to four-wheeling that at times it’s easy to take this all... Read more
Great Books for Summertime Reading!
Lifestyle June 28, 2021
EDITOR”S NOTE: Another great contribution from our friend Tom Severin. Out friend Clive took a detour on his way to Las Vegas. His last-minute plan was to explore a section of the Old Mojave Road that runs through the Mojave River flood plain. The river didn’t look too deep.... Read more