For as much off-roading as Alex and I have done, we still have a ton to learn. That was no more obvious than when we spent a few days with renowned 4WD trainer Bill Burke last month. You see, Bill has easily forgotten twice as much about off-road driving as I've learned over the past 6 years. As (among other things) a Camel Trophy Veteran, trainer to enthusiasts, government … [Read more...]
Go to Vermont Instead
Whenever I go to an event on the East Coast, every other comment I hear is usually along the lines of "This is great, but it's no Moab, White Rim Trail, Canyonlands, or Omni Hotel Colorado. Now in full disclosure, I've only been to the west coast for non off-road related trips, and the only time I've been to Arizona was to catch a connecting flight in Phoenix (I've also never … [Read more...]
A n00b’s Guide to Moab
Moab. A playground synonymous with Jeeps, drive shaft shattering trails, and endless rocky mesa’s. A bucket list destination for the dedicated off-road adventurer. Not really the place you would expect to find a group of college kids who have a collective experience of a few dual sport rides on trails and a motocross track day. Not to mention, we all had zero experience … [Read more...]
DRT Day Trips
"How Can I Join A DirtRoadTrip?" This is easily the most common question we receive on a daily basis, and historically we've never really given a clear response. The main reason behind this is the word you'll see on ever waiver you ever sign: Liability. Unfortunately we currently live in an overly litigious climate, and while I wouldn't complain to much if I had to give up … [Read more...]
Winter Camp Out 2016 – Details
The DirtRoadTrip 2016 Winter Camp out is fast approaching, here’s everything you need to know in order to find us. Date: Saturday, February 6 – Sunday February 7, 2016 Time: We’ll be setup by 11:00 AM and we’ll just be hanging out for the day Where: 38°34'43.3"N 79°02'10.1"W The coordinates above are for the entrance to our camp site, it’s a well worn 2 … [Read more...]
