Upper Tellico ORV Area
Rick Russell Video Trip

"The "Staircase" obstacle was the first formidable obstacle on Trail #11.   This is a particularly dangerous obstacle since there is a long steep drop off on the left side.  4x4s have rolled off the left side with serious damage and personal injury, but, as far as I know, no one has been killed so far...."

Colorado San Juan Mountain Trails
The Making of a Rick Russell Off Highway Adventure Video

Part 1 of Rick Russell's San Juan Mountain 4WD Trails Video includes Imogene Pass & Ophir Pass
Part 2 of Rick Russell's San Juan Mountain 4WD Trails Video includes Picayne Gulch, Placer Gulch and Mineral Point

Rick Russell

Sunnyside and the Hurricane
A San Juan Mountains, Colorado Adventure

The Rubicon 4WD Trail, California

"Summer in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California between Georgetown and Lake Tahoe belongs to us, the 'crawlers'. Those who are not 'one of us', do not understand the lure of the rocks. Prepare yourselves.... prepare your vehicles.... this is the Rubicon trail...."  by Glenn Wakefield

Wheeler Lake
Between Breckenridge and Fariplay, Colorado

"The Wheeler Lake4x4 trail is just down the south side of Hoosier Pass on Hwy 9..  ALL 4 FUN rated the trail a 9 on the Colorado 4WD Association's 10 point scale.  The 9 rating is primarily for the major obstacle on the last climb to Wheeler Lake toward the end of the trail although some of the other obstacles are becoming more challenging also...."

Cameo Cliffs 4X4 Trail
Near Moab, Utah
Part One - Cameo Cliffs South

"Tens of thousands of 4-wheel drive enthusiasts whiz straight by a little visited region on their way to the mecca known as Moab...

Ultimately, we approach the base of a steep hill climb. A short exposed rock step half way up, loose sand, plus rock rubble will surely make it difficult or impossible for many 4x4's. Stock vehicles had better travel this road from the southern end.." by Bob Norton

DOES ACCESS = RIDING SHUTTLES?

"Does your definition of access to your public lands include riding in a shuttle car with scheduled pickups and drop-offs? If not, get used to it, because it's coming...." By Del Albright.

Tugging Basics

"Repeating from last month: "Let there be no doubt: Towing and tugging one vehicle with another can be dangerous. In your well-meaning attempt to help, you can do serious harm. And that should come as no surprise when you consider the size, weight, horsepower and rock-throwing tires on the vehicles we take off road. It is easier than you think to break parts and injure people when towing and tugging." Tugging can be treacherous! Define, enforce and respect a danger zone encompassing the work area..." by Harry Lewellyn