ATV’ing from West Yellowstone

ATV’ing from West Yellowstone

West Yellowstone, MT – For those wanting to get out and explore a larger area than you could cover hiking, riding ATV’s is an option where allowed and also lots of fun. It is important to note that you cannot ride ATV’s in Yellowstone National Park....
4WD Kluane: Mush Lake & Alsek Valley Trails

4WD Kluane: Mush Lake & Alsek Valley Trails

While visiting the southern side of Kluane National Park from Haines Junction, we were able to check out more of the park by traveling on two trails that allow vehicle traffic but require high clearance and possibly 4-wheel drive. Alsek Valley and Mush Lake Trails...
Denali ATV Tour

Denali ATV Tour

Karla and I signed up for a 4 hour ATV tour with Denali ATV Adventures, based right outside of the entrance to Denali National Park. Despite the presence of ATV in their name, they also offer UTVs (or side by sides) for those wishing for a less physical but no less...
Driving Mosquito Pass: A tale of two sides

Driving Mosquito Pass: A tale of two sides

On October 8, 2014, Karla and I, along with Karla’s brother Grant, set off to drive up and over Mosquito Pass, the highest drivable pass in Colorado at 13,185 ft. The pass is located in central Colorado and loosely connects the towns of Alma and Leadville....
How I deflate tires for off road use

How I deflate tires for off road use

If you’re thinking this is an odd title for a post, I’m guessing you’ve never deflated 35″ tires to go 4×4 trail riding. If you have, you know the problems with the traditional method of pushing a valve stem in and holding. Going down to...
How to Modify a Jeep Wrangler for Trail Riding

How to Modify a Jeep Wrangler for Trail Riding

This post explains the mods we did to increase 4×4 trail riding prowess. A stock Jeep JK Rubicon is an excellent 4×4 vehicle. Unless you’re heading on some gnarly trails you probably don’t need any mods. But if you want to head into the harder...