Stay safe (and respectful) on your ATV
When my friend Tim bought a new ATV, he called me to ask if there were any rules that applied to riding them in the forest. Tim’s a pretty ethical guy, and he’s got a [...]
off-road
Some of my worst decisions were made when off-roading
It’s a wonder I’ve made it this far. I made more than my fair share of stupid decisions when I was growing up, and many of them involved a motorized vehicle. And a great [...]
I don’t care about fancy, I just want wheels that work
Both my wife’s Toyota 4Runner and my Ram 2500 have stupid wheel rims on them. All eight wheels just collect dirt, mud and snow when we take them off road, and that causes [...]
Good tires make all the difference off-road
It’s great to have a souped-up, high-zoot, winch-equipped monster truck for hunting and fishing. And there are times when a really good four-wheel-drive system is [...]
Smart Keys — a first-world problem
Vehicles have come a long way since I was a kid. Last week, while driving the Toyota Tacoma, my oldest son was complaining about the lack of legroom in the back seat. I [...]
Don’t forget the chains this time of year
My dad taught me the value of a good set of tire chains at a young age. I was probably eight years old, riding along with my dad on a spring bear hunt, and we got mired in [...]
You don’t need a four-wheel-drive, but it helps
I had no end of unkind names for a couple of guys who were stuck in the snow on a forest road in Vedauwoo not long ago. I mean, come on. There was two feet of snow on the [...]
When did wheel rims start to be horrible?
Both my wife’s Toyota 4Runner and my Ram 2500 have stupid wheel rims on them. All eight wheels just collect dirt, mud and snow when we take them off road, and that causes [...]
Jeep has drastically improved the Compass
The Chrysler Corporation has been shaking things up in the automotive world. Some of the changes they’ve made over the last few years have been fantastic, while others, at [...]
Tires matter as much as the vehicle if you drive in mud
It’s great to have a souped-up, high-zoot, winch-equipped monster truck for hunting and fishing. And there are times when a really good four-wheel-drive system is [...]