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XPDN3: The Milestar Adventure – Day 3
Rise and Shine! At least it’s not raining on this fine morning except for the layer of fog and dew over the valley that made for some crisp morning air of the Canaan Valley. Day three will be our shortest mileage day, and the hardest trail day yet. After... Read more
The MetalCloak CTI Tour Returns to Hump ‘N Bump!
We were thrilled to return to one of our favorite events in Nevada! The Vegas Valley Four Wheelers put on a great event each year, but due to COVID issues last year we sadly decided to skip it. So going back to Logandale felt like a trip home! These... Read more
XPDN3: Milestar Adventure – Day 2
As we opened our eyes to the breaking sun that was dimmed by the foggy, cloudy and misty morning, Jerry already had coffee brewing and pancakes on the griddle, as everyone gathered to get the day started. All night it had rained off and on so I was not... Read more
Behind The Scenes at Badlands Off-Road Adventures
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
Jeep, The Rebelle Rally and Electrification
Three factory Jeep® Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) in the field With a combination of a 2.0-liter I-4 engine and two electric motors, Jeep Wrangler 4xe delivers 21 miles of all-electric range, 49 MPGe, enhanced off-road capability with zero range anxiety Jeep brand taking electrified propulsion beyond the paved... Read more
XPDN3: Appalachia a Milestar Adventure Day 1
The term “ getting lost” almost means finding yourself, especially in this day and age, the way our country is going right now, more people are out “getting lost”.  This adventure was no exception! Getting back to some real Old American values, that seem somewhat lost now-a-days. The world... Read more
The Morrison Jeep Trail – Wyoming
Ever wonder what a 27 tight switchback trail would be like? In Park County, Wyoming there is such a trail called the Morrison Jeep Trail. I will say that this trail takes 100% concentration and commitment for each of the turns. It’s not for sissies or novice drivers. Although... Read more
A Day Trip Into The San Juans of Colorado
Take a ride with us on a day trip into the San Juan Mountains in Western Colorado. An excerpt from the U.S. Forest Service: Yankee Boy Basin is nestled beneath some of the San Juan’s most breathtaking peaks: Potosi Peak, Teakettle Mountain, Cirque Mountain, Stony Mountain, Gilpin Mountain, and the... Read more
Ham Radio Is An Indispensable Part Of Any Trip
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
All 4 Fun: Holy Cross & Things That Go Boom!
The Mile-Hi Jeep Club of Colorado hosts an event each year in Colorado known as : All-4-Fun. This year was a smaller one, due to COVID restrictions of course, and despite all of the rain, it was still a great event. Being that this was my first time at... Read more