4x4 Clubs

4×4 Clubs and Finding Trails

If you’re looking for new places to wheel and new people to go four wheeling with your best sources are to find a club local to your region and research Offroad Parks.  Most clubs know […]

Technical & Info

Understanding GPS Coordinates

GPS coordinates are commonly displayed as latitude and longitude. This is not a projection to a Cartesian coordinate system (x, y grid) such as state plane or UTM, but an angular coordinate system. Degrees of […]

4x4 Trails & ORV Offroad Parks

History of the Rubicon Trail

Prehistoric and historic context:  … Prior to European settlement, the Sierra Nevada Mountains were home to several Native American groups, including the Nisenan (Southern Maidu), Washoe, and the Sierra Miwok. The Eldorado National Forest lies near […]

Offroad Diving Techniques
Driving & Recovery Techniques

Common Offroad Driving Techniques

The following are some general offroad driving techniques that are used in all types of terrain. These general tips can help to improve your ability to navigate safely and efficiently.Safety & Hand PositionWhen driving off […]

Driving & Recovery Techniques

Off-Road Driving Techniques & Safety

 It’s important always to drive within your ability. There are times when in soft sand, like beaches and washes, speed needs to be moderate and flotation through mud and snow needs to be kept up, […]

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