Here is one last reminder to get your registration in for Operation Desert Fun, a great fundraiser for the Cal-Diego Paralyzed Veterans Association and Cal4Wheel. Truck on down to the Truckhaven 4×4 Training Facility in the Ocotillo Wells SVRA for some all vehicle action. There are trails for all skill levels, a great vendor show, a raffle and lots more to keep you busy. Kids can even ride as long as they are accompanied by an adult.
Category Archives: Off Roading
The California Association of 4WD Clubs has posted details about their upcoming High Sierra Poker Run that taks place over Labor Day Weekend at the end of August:
Have you ever thought of running the Dusy Ershim Trail, but never had enough time to do it? We have the answer. The scenic Swamp Lake Trail offers the same beautiful scenery but can be run in one day, or you can enjoy it over a two-day period with the return of our overnight run. If you think the Swamp Lake Trail is too difficult, we have the scenic beauty of the Bald Mountain Trail with spectacular views of Shaver Lake.
Sierra Trek is a terrific event hosted by the California Association of 4WD Clubs, Inc. It’s the biggest fundraiser of the year, and an event that shouldn’t be missed. It’s taking place near Truckee in Northern California from August 8th through the 11th at Meadow Lake.
Just running Fordyce Trail with a group that knows what they’re doing is WELL worth the trip!
From the website:
Sierra Trek is the granddaddy of Cal 4 events. It is held in Northern California near Truckee. The event takes participants over the famous Fordyce Trail and the surrounding areas via SUV, ATV, modified 4×4 vehicles and dedicated trail rigs.
We are working hard to introduce new and fun activities for families that we know you will enjoy. You can still run the Fordyce trail with the confidence that the trail staff will make your adventure memorable!
On August 1, 1941 the legendary Jeep was born.
From Wikipedia:
The first Willys MB Jeeps were produced in 1941 with the first civilian models in 1945, making it the oldest off-road vehicle and sport utility vehicle (SUV) brand. It inspired a number of other light utility vehicles, such as the Land Rover which is the second oldest 4-wheel-drive brand. The original Jeep vehicle that first appeared as the prototype Bantam BRC became the primary light 4-wheel-drive vehicle of the United States Army and Allies during World War II, as well as the postwar period. Many Jeep variants serving similar military and civilian roles have since been created in other nations.
The Wilderness Collective has posted a video from their recent motorcycle trip from Sequoia to Yosemite (WC-000).
They’re hosting another similar adventure October 12 through the 14th. From the website:
This is your opportunity to ride the epic Sequoia to Yosemite route that you’ve seen in the WC-000 film. 3 days of off-road riding through the some of the best mountain riding in the US. We’ll cover over 300 miles as we trace our way through foot-hills, over 8000’+ summits and along rushing rivers. This is the ultimate trip in terms of remote riding, incredible landscape all within one weekend. As usual we will be bringing along a cook, camera man and everything you need to make this trip one you will never forget.