Day 2 started on a rainy and damp morning, but there was nothing but energy in the air. The candidates had their feet put to the fire on Day 1 and expectations for their performance had been set. Yet while all of the candidates had a clear understanding of what it would take to succeed during the Training for Certification (TFC), the instructors had a few more curveballs … [Read more...]
2015 Uwharrie Fall OHV Jamboree – Preview
If you missed the Spring Uwharrie OHV Jamboree, don't miss your chance to make it to the Fall Event. The Uwharrie Fall OHV Jamboree is hosted by Scott Fields at the Uwharrie Off-Road Training Center down in Uwharrie, NC. We went down earlier this year for the Spring OHV Jamboree, and all I can say is that it was worth the 6 hour drive. Here's what you need to … [Read more...]
I4WDTA – TFC Day 1
“Check your ego at the door.” At 6 AM I woke up bleary eyed and exhausted, although much to my surprise all of the staff and candidates had already packed up and were down at the community center. Quickly, I was reminded that this wasn’t some bush league event, so I grabbed my gear and hauled it down the road to make the 7AM start time. When I walked into the … [Read more...]
I4WDTA – TFC Day 0
I left DC mid morning and started heading south not really knowing what to expect over the next few days, but I'd packed enough underwear and SD cards to handle whatever this trip decided to throw at me. The 6 hour drive down to the Uwharrie Off-Road Training Center in Uwharrie, North Carolina gave me plenty of time to mentally prepare myself to cover the International … [Read more...]
Fall Event Season 2015 – Preview
"Overlanders" all over the east coast are starting to pack their rigs and Land Rover owners are renewing their AAA memberships in preparation for the 2015 Fall Event Season. This year, as in years past, DirtRoadTrip is planning on attending all three. This means we'll be driving over 2,600 miles over a period of three weekends, from the hills of North Carolina to the … [Read more...]
