Playlist.
1. First Date with Betty - AX10 Scorpion Rock Crawling at Yishun Dam RC Trail Adventures - 28 June 2011.
2. SG Crawler Part 2: 8 Trucks Rock Crawling at Senja 24 Jul 2011.
3. SGCrawlers Part 1: 8 Trucks Rock Crawling at Senja 24 Jul 2011.
4. SGCrawlers Rock Crawling at Little Guilin AX10 SCX10 Mantis Slingshot Gmade RC Trail Adventures.
5. 13 Nov 2011- 11 Trucks Rock Crawling at 604 Senja Road RC Trail adventures.
6. 10 Trucks Rock crawling Axial XR10 AX10 Losi Gmade R1 Mantis Slingshot Tuber Summit Wraith CC01.
7. Rock Crawling Music Video - XR10 AX10 Creeper Mantis M35A2 CC01 Rock Force Wraith Honcho.
8. RC Rock Crawling at Little Guilin - Axial XR10 SCX10 Losi Trail Finder 2 Hilux CR01.
9. [Photo Album] Rock Crawling at Little Guilin - Axial XR10 SCX10 Losi Trail Finder 2 Hilux CR01.
RC Rock Crawling
Top Truck Challenge 2012
Top Truck Challenge 2012 Highlights PART 1
Here is part 2 of Top Truck Champions Challenge 2012 event. This has longer runs, even less music, and includes the amazing Montpas Tank Trap finish.
This is Toby Harrell Spanking the tank trap at TTC Top truck Champions Challenge 2012.
Driving a 2012 Rock Ware chassis Mini Cooper, Built at West Texas Offroad. Tires are 44" Boggers cut by Racing in the Dirt. Total time was about 7:45 he spent 1.45 Seconds on his side and another 1:15 putting the winch back up and getting his spotter back in.
Project-JK RAW
EVO1's Turtle Ridge Ledge Climb - 2012 JK-Experience
Turtle Ridge on Drummond Island, Michigan was one of the last off road parks we got to play in during the 2012 Off Road Evolution JK-Experience, presented by Nitto and, unlike much of what we had been playing in all week, this place had rocky ledges you could climb. Only problem was, getting to them required that you first work your way up a soft muddy hill covered with loose rock and forest mulch. In this short RAW clip, you'll get to see EVO1 clear an exceptionally tough line and with relative ease thanks to the awesome Nitto KOH Edition Trail Grappler MT's he was running.
EVO 1 JK Takes on Hal Johns Waterfall - South Dakota
"Every description I've ever seen of Hal Johns Trail does it in three simple words, "rocks, rocks, rocks!!" And, having been out there for myself, I can tell you that it really is all that and more. Located up in the Black Hills about half way between Sturgis and Deadwood, South Dakota, Hal Johns is a badass rock crawling trail that most people rate a 5 out of 5. In this short WAYALIFE RAW video clip, you'll get to see Mel Wade from Off Road Evolution take on The Waterfall in his 4-door Jeep JK Wrangler Unlimited known as, EVO 1. I hope you enjoy."
Keep it Tight: JK-Experience Colorado
For one week during the month of September, 22 Jeep JK Wranglers from around the country and from as far as Canada, gathered in the state of Colorado to traverse almost 1,000 miles though the breathtaking Rocky's, explore famous historic mining towns and, take on some of the most challenging off-road trails that can be found anywhere. This is the Off Road Evolution JK Experience Rocky Mountain Run, presented by Falken Tire, and this is the story of the Jeepers who came looking for an adventure and found what it means to "KEEP IT TIGHT".
Episode 1 of this 4 part series highlights our gathering in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, the starting point of our JK-Experience, and then heads high up into the White River National Forest where we got to run one the most famous and hardcore trails in the state, Holy Cross! Surrounded by Wilderness, Holy Cross is a gorgeous Jeep trail that takes you out to the old ghost town that gives this trail its name and features challenging obstacles such as French Creek. After a fun day of rock crawling over wet boulders, breaking out the winch a few times and seeing some amazing sites, we headed down to the historic town of Leadville which served as our home for the night.
Day 2 of the JK-Experience Rocky Mountain Run would take us south toward the town of Buena Vista, Colorado, and to the trail that a majority in our group would run for the day, Chinaman Gulch. At the trailhead, the option of running the infamous Carnage Canyon BV trail was also given to those willing to risk substantial damage to their rigs and, of the 22 JK's we had, 4 would choose to join EVO 1 in taking on the carnage including, Project-JK's, Moby Dick! Episode 2 highlights our run up this short, "nasty ass" trail as Mel liked to call it, and then follows us as we made a mad dash east with the hopes of being able to climb to the top of Pikes Peak before they closed.
Episode 3 of KEEP IT TIGHT highlights our 3rd and 4th day of The JK Experience Rocky Mountain Run. In it, you'll get to follow us on our long road day back west and see the fun detours that we made to places such as, the world famous Royal Gorge Bridge. After a long night spent working on Jeeps in the town of Montrose, we headed south to the San Juan Mountains and did a scenic run up the gorgeous Alpine Loop. Along the way, we covered trails such as Mineral Creek, Poughkeepsie Gulch, California Gulch and visited historic mining sites and ghost towns such as Animas Forks before ending our day in Silverton, Colorado.
Day 5 of the JK-Experience Rocky Mountain Run took us up and over the most famous and terrifying trails in the state of Colorado, Black Bear Pass. After having some fun on what are certainly some of the most hair raising, narrow switchback roads you can find anywhere, we made our way west to our final destination of the week, Grand Junction. To end our trip with a bang, our 6th and final day would be spent on a short but technically challenging trail called, Billings Canyon. Rated a 9 out of a 10, this trail would put everyone and their rigs to the test and, as you can imagine, had a hell of a great time!
Fubar Trail Run
Two 4Runners, and a 1980 Toyota Pickup chance the FUBAR trail.
A 1980 Toyota 4x4 pickup driving fuct
Paul driving his 1990 4Runner into the Fuct trail
Driving 4Runner through the trail fubar / Fuct!
Offroad Ultimate Adventure 2010
Wheeling with Petersen's 4 Wheel & Off-road Magazine at Southern, New Hampshire.
Wheeling with Petersen's 4 Wheel & Off-road Magazine at Mettowee Mud Bog, New York
Wheeling with Petersen's 4 Wheel & Off-Road Magazine at Rok Park , New York.
Wheeling with Petersen's 4 Wheel & Off-Road Magazine on the East Coast in Pennsylvania
Wheeling with Petersen's 4 Wheel & Off-Road Magazine at Moto-Coves, Virginia.
MOAB : Pilgrimage to the Promised Land
More than just a trail, Moab is a destination. It's what many like to refer to as, "the promised land." It's a beautiful off-roading paradise, sculpted out of red rocks and with breathtaking views every which way you look. And, it's a place that most Jeepers hope to make a pilgrimage to at least once in their life.
Originally completed as a single 1 hour film, MOAB : Pilgrimage to the Promised Land, has been broken down into a 6 part series and documents the week long pilgrimage we made with our friends to attend the Easter Jeep Safari back in 2010. While this first episode contains no wheeling, it does feature our caravan to the promised land, the difficulties we encountered along the way and, introduces most of the main characters that you will see throughout the series.
Seven Mile Rim Jeep Trail
In Episode 2, you will get to join us on our first real day out in Moab, meet more of our friends from around the country (including Mark Allen - Senior Manager of Chrysler's Truck Studio/Mopar Underground) and experience the run we did across the Seven Mile Rim Jeep Trail. Along the way, you'll get to see famous sights such as the Uranium Arch, the Merrimack and Monitor Buttes and, you'll even get to see us negotiate our way across a mind screwing off camber rock face and, take on the challenging but way fun Wipeout Hill. Of course, just as we were about to head back to town and with the sun still out, fate would have a funny way of keeping us on the trail a bit longer.
Part 3 of 6 - The Rock at AREA BFE
In Episode 3 of MOAB : Pilgrimage to the Promised Land, we head out to AREA BFE to attend The Rock which is an event that takes place at AREA BFE and is hosted every year by Full-Traction Suspension and Superior Axle & Gear. Normally, this is an event limited to vendors only but fortunately for us, the members of Project-JK.com were invited to join in on the fun and do a run up Green Day. Being that the 2010 Easter Jeep Safari took place in March, the weather was for the most part, really cold and even snowy at times, all week long. However, on this particular day, the sun was out and it was warm enough to warrant a doors off and top off day. After a great day on the trail, we invited some of the new friends we made over to our place for shots of American Honey, a great home cooked meal and to play a few rounds of Corn Hole.
Metal Masher Jeep Trail
In Episode 4 of MOAB : Pilgrimage to the Promised Land, we take on a trail that has put an end to our fun in Moab for two years in a row - Metal Masher! Last year, Trail Bud blew out his rear end on the Sand Ledge and two years before, it was me who busted a rear drive shaft trying to climb it. While some may call it insanity, I'm sure it'd be no surprise to you that we tackle the exact same obstacle on this run and with the expectations of a different result. Other fun obstacles we play on include Tailpipe Hill, Rock Chucker, Mirror Gulch and the Climb Challenge. Before heading back to town, we spend some time along the high cliffs created by the Moab Fault and take in the awesome views out across Arches National Park and the La Sal Mountains.
Elephant Hill Jeep Trail & BBQ
Episode 5 of MOAB : Pilgrimage to the Promised Land, takes you to one of our most favorite destinations in the Moab area, Elephant Hill. Located in the remote southwest corner of the Canyonlands National Park Needles District, Elephant Hill is one of the furthest trails from the town of Moab that you can run but, it's also one of the most beautiful. While the trail itself isn't too difficult, the fairytale like landscape that you get to drive through and outstanding vistas you get to see, such as the confluence of the Colorado and Green Rivers, make it well worth the drive.
In this episode, you will also get to see highlights from the Project-JK BAR-B-Q Round-Up that we had on the following day. This was a fun little event where JK-Forum members from all over the country got to come together, meet each other face to face, have some great burgers and great time.
Behind the Rocks Jeep Trail
Episode 6 (final) of MOAB : Pilgrimage to the Promised Land is the last in the series and in it, we decide to go against our better judgment, throw caution to the wind and take on one of the most challenging trails in the Moab area -- Behind the Rocks. With over 20 Jeeps along for the run, this would be the biggest group we've had with us all week and you'll get to see us take on imposing obstacles such as Guardian Hill, High Dive and Upchuck. About halfway through the trail, our group will only be about half as big as many decide to play it safe and head back to town. For the ones who remained, you'll get to see them spin their tires to the top of Hummer Hill, have fun rolling down the Rollercoaster and conquer their fears as they take the plunge off of the intimidating, White Knuckle Hill.
4x4 Rock Garden NAXJA
4X4 Rock Garden NAXJA 2008.07.26 (PART ONE)
NAXJA gets a private course at the Rock Garden in Murrieta, CA. Group discount was forfeited by the discount proceeds going to the cause for saving the Johnson Valley CA area from getting annexed.
Lots of people helped out, several organized, lots of donations, lots of food and drink, and cooks to boot.
Cut down 1.5 hours of footage to under 18 minutes and split that up into two.
4X4 Rock Garden NAXJA 2008.07.26 (PART TWO)
Tabasco Twister Extreme Rock Crawling
Watch the Authority Action Crew on the first waterfall obstacle of Tabasco Twister in New Mexico. This is one of the extreme trails of the Chile Challenge Event.
Watch Captain Crunch on the first waterfall obstacle with his LS1 powered single seat rock buggy.
Loftis Rock Crawl 2009, Sissonville, WV
Rodney Loftis has some great events at his place outside of Sissonville, West Virgina just south of Charleston. It is the only location we go to that has both a mud bog and a rock crawl event at the same time. They run the rock crawlers in between mud bog classes. It is a great way to make sure there is no down time.
Bullfrog Trail Johnson Valley
Project-JK Bullfrog Jeep Trail - Cougar Buttes Johnson Valley OHV Area, CA
Located near the town of Lucerne, CA, the Bullfrog Jeep Trail is one of the newest additions to the Johnson Valley area and one of the most scenic. Although it is one of the easiest trails in the valley, it is still rated "difficult" and depending on the lines you take, it really is all that and more.
Working its way through and around a well known outcrop of boulders called the Cougar Buttes, Bullfrog offers a myriad of challenges throughout the length of the trail and they come one right after the other. The rocks and ledges are formidable and the more flex you have, the easier it will be to negotiate this trail. Of course, a locker or two wouldn't hurt to have and aside from tow hooks front and rear, I'd have to say that rocker guards are a must here. When we ran this trail, one of the guys in our group showed up in a stock 2-Door Jeep JK Wranger X and with stock street tires. Although he did need some help getting up and over some of the biggest obstacles, he made his way through the trail just fine. Granted, he did have heavy duty aftermarket front and rear bumpers and a set of good rocker guards and all did their job well.
Bullfrog Trail - Johnson Valley, CA with the Rubicon Owners of California
See how stock, mildly modified, and ultra-modified TJs and JKs tackle the black diamond Bullfrog Trail in Johnson Valley, CA. Just a stone's throw from Hwy 247, the Bullfrog trail has a healthy dose of rocks that should get anyone with a Rubicon ready to take notice. Sadly, this trail is looking at being placed on the "closure list" due to its' proximity to the Marine base at Twentynine Palms, CA. Jimmy "Bud" Ponds, Anthony Mancilla, Mike Hendrick, Powell Schoggens, and Mike Hill narrate.
Jeep Offroading, Bullfrog Trail run in Johnson Valley on December 6, 2008.
Turbo 4runner on Bullfrog Trail
Drive train specs are:
1987 Toyota Turbo 4runner
Rebuilt 22rte, stock bore, stock 22rte pistons rods and crank, stock 22r head, cometic mls head gasket, arp head studs, lc engineering adjustable cam gear, doa cam, ct26 turbo, custom intake, custom 3" downpipe, custom 3" exhaust with no cat and flow through can style muffler, and aeromotive adjustable fuel pressure regulator.
Stock auto trans and transfer case.
Detroit locker rear, Detroit trutrac front, 4.56 ring and pinions.
The rest of the truck has:
All stock suspension with cranked up torsion bars in front.
Marlin crawler front and rear bumpers.
Home made 2" x .120" rock sliders.
Eagle Alloy 15x8 aluminum wheels.
32x11.50x15 BFGoodrich mud terrains front.
33x12.50x15 BFGoodrich all terrains rear.
Good Evening Ranch Rocktoberfest 2010
4x4 Wheelin at Good Evening Ranch Rocktoberfest 2010
"Rocktoberfest" 2010 marked our first trip down to Good Evening Ranch in Canvas, WV for a couple days of trail riding. Rain had fallen in the days before the event and the rocks, roots, and trails were slippery. Good Evening Ranch is still building their trail system and so far have made great use of the area they have to work with. It doesn't get much better than spending a couple of days wheeling in the hills of West Virginia during fall's beautiful peak.
Jeep Wheelin at Good Evening Ranch WV Rocktoberfest
Real Truck Challenge 2009
Part 1
Four Wheeler magazine's off road truck competition from Indiana. Off road clubs from the U.S compete in a grueling series of challenges, all designed to test driver skill and the build quality of the vehicles.
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Moab Easter Jeep Safari 2010
Easter Jeep Safari 2010 - Off Road Evolution Run
Ride along with the Poison Spyder Crew and friends on the famous Pritchett Canyon Trail during Easter Jeep Safari 2010.
A "Pucker Moment" going up a ledge at the entrance to Poison Spider in Moab Utah.
"HITMONEY and Moose from www.JKowners.com travel 40 plus hours from Miami, FL to Moab, Utah for a week of wheeling with industry friends such as Off Road Evolution, Poly Performance, King Shocks, 4WheelParts, Smittybilt ,Pro Comp, Currie Enterprises, Poison Spyder, Avenger Superchargers, sPOD, Lance and Camo from Pirate4x4.com, Mustard Dog and JY Taylor, The Blue Ribbon Coalition, JP Magazine, Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road, Four Wheeler magazine, MOPAR Underground, along with lots of friends from JKOwners.com to participate in the 2010 Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah.
And to answer the questions about my tow rig, it is a Ford F-750 with a Cummins and Alison Transmission, with a 33,000 lb GVWR. I averaged 10mpg ans the entire rig, trailer, jeeps and gear weighed in at 28,000 lbs."
Moab Easter Jeep Safari 2010 Moab Rim Trail
Easter Jeep Safari 2010. "Taking my Willys MB on the Moab Rim Trail. I did this last year with my JK so I let my buddy the "Troublemaker" from Illinois have a little fun. Only the V8 engined Jeeps made it to the top of the Sand Dune at max throttle. The MB did it at half power!"
Jeep ImMortal
The Mopar ImMortal is a Jeep Wrangler featuring portal axles, a 5.7-liter HEMI and off-road bumpers. Military-grade portal axle ends are engineered to mate to Mopars Pro Rock and Power Wagon performance axles and adapted to fit the suspension. Portal axle ends provide 5 inches of lift and contain a 1.5 gear reduction. Combined with the 4:1 transfer case, the result is a hard-core 100:1 crawl ratio. The Mopar ImMortal is sheathed in Jeep performance body armor for intense protection.
Vehicle Information:
Prototype Mopar portal axle assemblies
42 x 14.5 x 17LT Goodyear MTR tires
Mopar Jeep Wrangler 4:1 Rock Trac transfer case
Mopar Jeep Wrangler 2-inch lift kit
Mopar Performance body armor
Mopar AEV heat-reduction hood
Mopar half-door kit
Mopar sun bonnet
Mopar Jeep Wrangler seat covers
Paint Viper Snakeskin Green Pearlcoat
Tom Woods custom drive shafts
AEV 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 conversion
Off-road front and rear bumpers
Hydraulic steering assist
Katzkin leather seats
Falken Rocks the 2010 Moab Easter Jeep Safari
Falken Tire brought out the Falken JK and a few stock JK Rubicons equipped with the brand new WildPeak A/T Tire for a little romp in the red rock covered hills of Moab, UT. The WIldPeak A/T's faced a gamut of conditions throughout the week from slick rock and blazing sun, to the biting cold of Utah snow and the treacherous red mud of the Moab desert.
Tierra Del Sol Off Road - The Early Years
TDS - The Early Years
This is taken from film captured during first Tierra Del Sol Desert Safari's starting in 1967. This is the famous Truckhaven area near the Salton Sea. The Desert Safari is a huge annual event held the first weekend in March and has grown into one of the largest in the country. This is rare footage of the very start of the grand event.
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This is the early years of Tierra Del Sol's annual Desert Safari which happens each year in Southern California. 2011 will be the 49th year. This footage is from the late 60's and early 70's.
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This footage is of the 1967 TDS Desert Safari trail crew making the the trail for that year. The Tierra del Sol Desert Safari is still going on today with the 49th coming up during the first weekend in March, 2011.
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This is the last of the videos I have put together from the early 8mm films of TDS Desert Safari runs in the late 60's and early 70's. The club was founded 50 years ago and has always practiced conservation and continues the fight to keep public lands open for recreational sports.
King of The Hammers 2011
Griffin King Of The Hammers 2010 click here
Most interesting moments of King of The Hammers 2011:
Off-Road.com Takes you to the 5th running of King of The Hammers (KOH) in Johnson Valley, CA. Rock Crawling, Desert Racing and high impact action awaits you.
Featuring top racers Shannon Campbell, Tony Pellegrino, Jason Scherer, Randy Slawson, Greg Adle, Tracy Jordan , Gary Feravanti, Matt Messer, Les Figueroa, Ben Napier and John Webb.
King of The Hammers 2011 - Part II
The first highlight video from King of the Hammers 2011, brought to you by Slime: No Time to Spare!
2011 King of the Hammers RACE Highlights
Video Produced and edited by HeavyMetalConcepts, brought to you by Pirate4x4.com's live coverage of the 2011 King of the Hammers.
Shannon Campbell: The King Hammers it Home
In every sport there is a person who is the living breathing embodiment of what the sport actually "means". In rock crawling that person is Shannon Campbell. Recently, his quest to become "King of the Hammers" was achieved as he defeated his nearest competitor by over 30 minutes.
Last Chance Qualifier
Tierra Del Sol Desert Safari
Cheap Jeep vs High dollar crawler at TDS 2010
Steve (Mudblogger on youtube) in his 4 cylinder jeep teaching a built v8 crawler how its done. and giving a good show at the end.
TDS 2009 - Tierra Del Sol Desert Safari
4 Wheeling with the original Walnut Crew. Filmed on March 7, 2009 at the Truckhaven hills in the Northern Area of the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area just west of the Salton Sea.
2007 Tierra Del Sol Desert Safari
The 2007 Tierra Del Sol Desert Safari was full of 4WD action. There were many 4x4 trucks and SUVs out on the trails. The event took place in Ocotillo Wells, CA near Anza-Borrego State Park.
TDS 2009
Ultimate 4x4 Adventures
Ultimate Adventure 2007
Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road Magazine drags a bunch of readers and sponsors through the rocks, mud, dirt, water and pavement of Texas, USA. A full week of hot and humid wheeling with 18 killer 4x4's!
Ultimate Adventure 2006 Part 1
Petersen's 4 Wheel & Off Road magazine travels with a group of four wheelers to explore the best trails.
Ultimate Adventure 2006 Part 2
Ultimate Adventure 2005 Part 1
A multi-state off-highway adventure. Petersen's 4 Wheel & Off Road's Ultimate Adventure. Nine days on the road with one of America's premier off-road magazines. Starting the road trip in Missouri, a hearty group of travelers hed to Arkansas and Oklahoma.
Ultimate Adventure 2005 Part 2
Ultimate Adventure 2005 Part 3
Top Truck Challenge 2010
I have recently post about the Top Truck Challenge. But this video missed. Have a look at what they do! Awesome
These are highlights of the Top Truck Challenge 2010. Now this is only a 10 minute preview of the 40 min DVD Tuff Country will be showing at the S.E.M.A. Show in Las Vegas in October (as I understand, have already shown :). As well as other various shows you will find us at throughout the rest of the year.
And... Behind the Scenes of Top Truck Challenge 2010:
Author: "Every year I get the honor to work as a Judge for Top Truck Challenge and Four Wheeler Magazine. This includes not only judging the events, but also designing the courses and seting them up. Here are some of the fun scenes behind the awesome off-road event."
