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Dressing Kids for Subalpine Adventures
In my last post, I talked at length about why and how to layer appropriate types of clothing for mountain adventures (especially...


Outdoor Adventure Gear: Mountain Clothing
I learned the hard way that the type of clothing worn on mountain adventures can have a huge impact on my enjoyment of the Great...


Trail Food! (Part 2)
Note: this article discusses trail snack ideas, and trail food that for the most part doesn't require a cooler - ideal for longer...


Trail Food! (Part 1)
Note: Part 1 of two articles on trail food options is designed for day-trip wheeling, when leaving and returning home the same day. Most...


Hermit Pass – Last Hurrah of Summer 2016!
The Last Hurrah of our summer 2016 camping season almost didn’t happen as my husband was traveling on business in the Carolinas with...


Aneurysm and Heart Attack Hill
The obstacles on our last trail run sounded like a visit to the doctor’s office might be in order! Nonetheless, I found the Heart Attack...


The Importance of Post-Trail Care
I love a dirty Jeep and signs of the trail indicate my ride is no Pavement Princess! But, rust is an insidious beast and I’ve invested...


Lady Drivers Trail Run!
On Saturday, July 2, the group JKcOlllllllOrado hosted a trail event for lady drivers and I was so happy to be able to attend! Men who...


11 Reasons to go Jeepin’!
Why do you off-road? For me, it’s not just a sport, it’s also a lifestyle (Jeep Wave, anyone?!). Jeepin’ is not my whole life, but it’s a...


Get Unstuck: Winching Accessories
Now that you’ve got a winch and know how to use it, it’s time to expand your recovery capabilities by stocking your rig with some useful...


Winching Basics
If you’ve got a winch, do you know its operating basics? When I first had my winch installed I read the instruction manual and then,...


Why I Love my Winch (and other features of AEV’s front bumper)
Recently, as I was recounting the fun I had winching myself up an icy hill on Sevenmile, someone laughed and said, “You Jeepers are the...


Should You Trim Your Jeep Pinch Seams?
Recently E and M brought over their brand-new Hard Rock Rubicon and a lively Jeep discussion ensued, which is always awesome! M noted...


Sevenmile Snow Run
On Saturday, February 20, my husband and I and one of my brothers visiting from out of state joined some JK cOlllllllOrado members for a...


Greener Jeeping - Off-Road Care for the Environment
For the most part I consider myself to be a pretty “green” gal. I think taking care of our world is imperative for the survival of future...
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