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Tickle The Taste Buds With A Dutch Oven

  By Tom Severin September 15, 2008 May 25, 2017 2008 Articles, Camping, Food

Dutch ovens are a great way to bring the taste of home cooking to the outdoors. To better understand Dutch ovens, I turned to fellow Outdoor Adventure USA member Bruce Crabtree. Bruce has been cooking with Dutch ovens for over 15 years. He recently joined us during a ham radio… Continue reading

Perfecting Your Off Road Driving Skills by Kevin McNulty

  By Tom Severin September 1, 2008 May 25, 2017 2008 Articles, In The Media

Check out the full story on Four Wheeler Network Continue reading

Urban Disasters No Match For A Prepared 4-Wheeler

  By Tom Severin September 1, 2008 May 25, 2017 2008 Articles, Equipment, Safety

In previous columns I’ve discussed how to prepare your vehicle for driving off-road, and offered a number of safety suggestions for you and your passengers. The goal, of course, is to make sure you are properly prepared for your trip and ready for most contingencies. In honor of National Preparedness… Continue reading

No Need to get Spun Out over your Tires

  By Tom Severin August 15, 2008 May 25, 2022 2008 Articles, Driving Skills and Concepts, Things To Know, Vehicle Repair

Tires are some of the most important yet under-appreciated parts on a vehicle. Without them, we literally could not get around. Despite improvements in technology over the years, some 4WD owners still are very cautious when it comes to driving off road. An obvious sign is tires that aren’t aired… Continue reading

Pack A Fire Extinguisher So You Don’t Get Burned

  By Tom Severin August 1, 2008 May 25, 2017 2008 Articles, Equipment, Safety

Four-wheelers are good about packing their vehicles with tools, tow straps, winch, food, water – you name it; they include it. One piece of equipment that often gets overlooked, however, happens to be one of the more critical items: a fire extinguisher. Remember that a fire could occur inside or… Continue reading

Be A Good Sport: Tread Lightly

  By Tom Severin July 25, 2008 May 25, 2017 2008 Articles, Environmental Impact

Last time I covered the code of ethics that guides off-road driving. I’d like to go into greater detail here, and will use the Tread Lightly! pledge as a guide. Tread Lightly! has separate categories for land and water, though the rules are similar for both. I’ve combined them, because… Continue reading

Good Driving Ethics Help Keep Trails Open For All

  By Tom Severin June 1, 2008 May 25, 2017 2008 Articles, Driving Skills and Concepts

Summer is here, and for many off-road enthusiasts, that means spending even more time on the numerous trails and paths available to us. This is a good time to review the code of ethics that all conscientious drivers live by. Sometimes we become a bit complacent, and forget the fundamentals… Continue reading

Winch Extraction

  By Tom Severin May 25, 2008 May 25, 2017 2008 Articles, Deadly Mistakes, Equipment, Safety

It was a wet Sunday in March. From time to time snow squalls would blow through coating the vehicles but melting as soon as it toughed the ground. Occasionally the sun would peek out. Normally hard-baked clay trails with traction like slick rock had become slick and greasy. I had… Continue reading

10 Important Tasks After Driving Off-Road

  By Tom Severin May 25, 2008 May 25, 2017 2008 Articles, Things To Know, Vehicle Repair

Just as you put a lot of thought and preparation into your trip before you set off, you should also take the time afterward to ensure that your vehicle and gear survived the drive and are ready for the next adventure. Even a mild course can affect your vehicle. Print… Continue reading

Know How To Read A Map, And You May Stay Alive

  By Tom Severin May 25, 2008 May 7, 2022 2008 Articles, Navigation

It’s easy nowadays to rely entirely on a GPS receiver to direct you during a trip. Just program in your destination, and let the friendly voice and digital map guide you along the way. But like any electronic gadget, a GPS unit has its limitations, and you can end up… Continue reading

10 Safety Rules for Off-Road Driving

  By Tom Severin May 1, 2008 May 25, 2017 2008 Articles, Driving Skills and Concepts, Things To Know

Four-wheeling is one of the more exciting hobbies you can experience. Going off road opens your eyes to places you would not otherwise see. It also challenges you, as the terrain is far different from what you are accustomed to driving on. And you can find yourself in a remote… Continue reading

The Desert Is Not Your Personal Sandbox

  By Tom Severin April 25, 2008 May 25, 2017 2008 Articles, Environmental Impact, Things To Know

You’ve heard the old saying many times: Haul it in and haul it out. That generally applies to trash, but more places now require that visitors carry out their human waste as well. In some, you don’t have any choice. In the Moab, UT area and on the Rubicon Trail,… Continue reading

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