Are you ready to go back to the desert? As we get deeper into autumn, conditions in the desert Southwest become more conducive to being outdoors. Four-wheelers and others begin planning their return to those fascinating parts of our country. Whether your heart is set on Death Valley, the Mojave… Continue reading
My latest excursion to the Rubicon Trail occurred in August. While driving the route, I was reminded of how challenging it is. (Which adds to the excitement and allure, of course.) Along the way, I also noticed a number of changes. And that reminded me of a truism in four-wheeling:… Continue reading
What To Do if Someone is Burned Picture these scenarios. While camping, one of your friends bumps into the Dutch oven just after it was pulled from the fire. Or a camper spills boiling water in his lap making coffee. Or someone reaches into a campfire to stoke the flames… Continue reading
Show Your Patriotic Spirit This Semiquincentennial (Try Saying That after Three Beers) Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock—or more likely, stuck on a rock on the Rubicon—you know the U.S. is throwing the mother of all birthday parties: our 250th. Everywhere you look it’s red, white, blue, and “250”… Continue reading
Back in the good ‘ol days (remember them?), people left their homes and vehicles unlocked all the time. Those days are gone, and that’s too bad. Even so, some four-wheelers are still a bit cavalier when it comes to vehicle security. Those vehicles are quite attractive to the wrong crowd…. Continue reading
There I was, just cruising along and munching on a handful of Hot Tamales. At one point I hit a bump, and the box slide off the passenger seat and landed on the floor, mostly on the passenger side. Later that day, I stopped to clean up my mess. Those… Continue reading
On a trip to the mountains several years ago, my group encountered really heavy snow. Battling drifts and stuck vehicles, we were running late and were hours from the base camp. Most of the vehicles were lightly packed. Fortunately, we made it back to base camp late that night. While… Continue reading
Winter is still here in many parts of the U.S. This is a good time to review the potential hazards of cold weather and how to address them. Included are suggestions for medications to add to your first-aid kit. Effects of severe cold on the body Simply being chilly or… Continue reading
You and your group arrive at a campsite after a long drive. You’ve just finished pitching your tent and setting up camp when a blinding sandstorm or a blizzard with 50 mph winds rolls in. You scramble into the tents with the last of the gear. It’s meal time, but… Continue reading
We were headed into Saline Valley for the New Year’s excursion. The trip went smoothly until one person discovered a problem with his trailer. Two bolts had slipped off the suspension on the passenger side. That wheel was close to falling off and chewing up the tire. The fix was… Continue reading
Hot Tips For Successful Winter Tenting It was my inaugural trip on the Mojave Road. The first night was spent camping in the mountains near Caruthers Canyon. It was February or March, and the temp dropped at night. Two guys in the group apparently hadn’t prepared well. After spending a… Continue reading
AI (artificial intelligence) is involved in many facets of life. Common folks use it to help with everyday tasks. Businesses, even manufacturers, are incorporating AI in their operations. To those who suggest bringing AI into four-wheeling, I say, “Whoa, Nelly!” AI, if developed to the extent some envision, could actually… Continue reading
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