wheeling

Squanchin' at Rausch Creek

I hadn’t realized how long it’d been since I put rubber to rock at at the Rausch Creek Offroad Park. I’d wheeled there once, last summer and the Black trails sure beat the snot out of me! I was also pushing my luck wheeling those trails with my roof top tent perched above. Pretty sketchy. During the winter months I remove the tent to save it from the harsh road salt. So, this time, with the tent off, I was feeling pretty confident! Although we stuck to the less difficult Blue trails, we still had an epic day crawling through the woods! My buddy John hadn’t been there before, so I was excited for him to see it as well. I think he had a great time and was loving the trails. Conditions were perfect; trails were a bit sloppy but the sun was out and the temperature was mild. We pushed ourselves a bit. Took chances. Even had to winch out at one point. But, that’s what’s so exciting about off roading. It’s a great feeling using techniques you’ve learned to get over/through/around those hairy sections of trail. I really love the thrill of the challenge when you have to put your experience and equipment to the test. When you’re forced out of your comfort zone and you have to push yourself and your rig past familiar limits. It’s such a rush and reward! Enjoy the video!


Overnight in Lake Placid

I’m attributing this trip to the Luck o’ the Irish! When I was asked to visit a facility in the mountainous playground they call the Adirondacks, I was only too happy to comply. Yes please! It’s not every day you get sent to the mountains on business. So, I loaded up the Wrangler and pointed her north. The drive from Philly, up through NY was fantastic. My hotel for the night was my rooftop tent. Just another day in the office.