When Ken Brubaker of Four Wheeler magazine asked me to guide the first Overland Adventure, one of my concerns was how to bring together a group that was going to be far more diverse...

When people think about what is required to be a good trail leader, they often think of spotting skills; however, it's much more than that...

When you purchase a new winch, it usually comes packaged with a fairlead. A winch with wire rope comes with a roller fairlead, and a winch with synthetic rope will have a hawse fairlead...

Who among us hasn’t broken or stuck something on the trail, which, in retrospect, became a very clear lesson about what not to do? Many of us learned our 4WD skills the hard way, by trial and error, or by learning from watching others make costly mistakes.

There are two common Hi-Lift jack misconceptions circulated among new Jeepers. The first one is that if they have 35- inch-or-taller tires, they have to carry a Hi-Lift jack with them. The second one is that they shouldn’t use a Hi-Lift jack because they are not safe. The truth is that a Hi-Lift is a very useful and versatile tool to have, no matter what size tires you own, and they can be unsafe if not used or maintained properly.

Roll, flop, dirt nap—whatever your favorite term for a Jeep ending up not on its wheels, rolling over is one of the biggest fears people have about four-wheeling.

Ever since the introduction of the Rubicon model in 2003, the axle lock feature or “locker” has been a mainstream feature for anyone who walked onto a Jeep dealer lot...

With all of the time we spend studying advanced winch rigging techniques, comparing tire composition, and ogling the latest navigation applications, it is easy to forget the fundamentals...

When venturing out on the trail, most of us take at least basic precautions to deal with some common trail mishaps...

At some point while out exploring in your Jeep, you will come to a “Road Closed” sign on a trail...

It seems like everyone is selling products hyping enhanced performance and reduced fatigue these days, but I can promise you that proper driving position increases effectiveness, efficiency, and your trail performance while reducing fatigue...

If you use synthetic rope on your winch, there are some things you should do to ensure the safety, functionality, and lifespan the winch rope...

Whether you are on a tight budget, skimping to save for any upgrade, or on an unlimited modification budget, the fundamentals are often underrated...

Something we see over and over again in the four-wheeling world are mishaps at the places one would least expect it...

One of the keys to a successful backcountry trip is not just finding a cool place to go but also safely finding your way back out...

Driving through mud is fun. However, I have learned that the moment of fun is usually accompanied by many not fun consequences...

There are only two types of wheelers: those that have been stuck and those that will be stuck. It can happen through mechanical failure or operator error, but when a rig is stuck, the first thing to do is make sure that the vehicle is stable and the people are safe...