Jim and his buddy Tim were doing a pre-run on permitted but seldom-used trails in the vicinity of Tonopah, Nev. back in August. They stopped to check the map and both noticed the smell of burning grass. They did a 360 inspection and found nothing. Wildfires blazed in the Sierras,… Continue reading
Four wheelers who drive throughout the desert southwest are quite accustomed to tough conditions. Not just terrain, either: The heat can be brutal. Encountering a flash flood is probably the last thing on your mind. But it can happen, and the results can be tragic. A deadly flood in Zion… Continue reading
A recent act of vandalism serves as a reminder to have diverse communications capability with you while four wheeling. Vandals cut a major fiber optic cable in Arizona on Feb. 25, disrupting communications throughout the northern part of the state. Cellphone, internet and telephone services were affected, along with ATMs,… Continue reading
Driving off road presents a host of challenges for any driver. Four wheeling can be especially intimidating for new drivers. Those initial concerns are understandable. It takes off-road experience to build skill set and confidence. If you’ve considered going off road but are reluctant to do so, relax. The following… Continue reading
Four wheelers know it’s critical to be prepared when they go off road. One area that sometimes gets taken for granted is the ability to start fires. We just assume that a book of matches or lighter will be handy when needed. That’s usually the case while in camp or… Continue reading
Four wheeling is often looked at as a young man’s game. The perception is that you use a 4WD for hard core rock crawling, heart pumping, sweaty palm adrenaline charged terrain. The fact is that there are hundreds and thousands of scenic sites, great camp grounds, old mines, and ghost… Continue reading
Picture this: You drive for hours to a destination, and then realize that you left a really important piece of gear back home. It’s so important that your off-road excursion is kaput without it. Has that ever happened to you? There are numerous ways a 4-wheeling adventure can be thrown… Continue reading
As you prepare for your next 4WD excursion, I’m sure you put a lot of thought into what to take. Naturally, that depends on what types of trails you’ll drive on and what destinations you expect to visit. Included are some thoughts about recovery and survival. But, once you’re started… Continue reading
Dune flags are quite popular nowadays. You’ll see all colors and styles, including the American flag, pirate flags, checkerboard flags, rebel flags, Don’t Tread on Me, and many others. While the driver may be making a statement with his flag, there is a distinct purpose for the flags, as well…. Continue reading
Following up on last month’s article, A Primer on Winching, Part 1 , we’ll delve deeper into the winching process. As with the previous column, this information comes from my exclusive Winch Recovery Bandana, which you can purchase from the Badlands Off-Road Adventures web site. Winch kit All successful winching… Continue reading
Contact: Tom Severin, President Badlands Off-Road Adventures Phone: 310-613-5473 E-Mail: tom@4x4training.com November 15, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Redondo Beach, CA “ Badlands Off-Road Adventures, Inc. has released a Winching Recovery Bandana It contains all the information required for a winch recovery operation in a soft foldable format, which can be… Continue reading
If you spend any significant amount of time in difficult terrain, you’re bound to encounter a recovery situation at some point. It could be either your vehicle or someone else’s. And a winch may be the proper tool at that time. This is a good time to review recovery, and… Continue reading
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