Monthly Archives: June 2014

The Backdoor to Sand Dunes National Park

During the summer months there is a back entrance to Sand Dunes National Park. The route enters over Medano Pass from the Wet Mountain Valley near Westcliffe, Colorado. Medano Pass, originally a route used by Native Americans to pass between the Wet Mountain Valley and San Louis Valley was traversed by Zebulon Pike and his…

Highway to Swell

Cruise Moab always has lots to offer, and 2014 was no exception. With an early registration comes the opportunity to go on a pre-run. This year I was able to get into the San Rafael Swell pre-run that is hosted by Wasatch Cruisers each year. For some, this is the main event for the week. The…

Four-Wheeler’s Bible 2nd Eddition

ISBN: 978-0-7603-3530-7 Author: Jim Allen In preparation for my I4WDTA certification exam, a number of books were recommended. One of them, Four-Wheeler’s Bible by Jim Allen, is considered to be a comprehensive discussion on all things off road. I found the book to be very comprehensive, covering a very wide range of topics with good…