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Re: 4x4 Training
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 2:51 pm
by big dave
Im interested in Tom's Mohave and Death Valley trips.
Re: 4x4 Training
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 3:20 pm
by DaveK
raYGunn wrote:Also, and this goes along with creating a good participating community, I would love to get feedback on my write up because I will do more, I like documenting my learning process and if you want to see more detail, more pictures, maps etc let me know. Please comment here if you have time, I love feedback... especially praise.
Great write up. I don't think I would change a thing. There is no substitute for excitement and passion when making a post and with those ingredients, they are usually good.
If you were looking for good 4x4 training, you have found the best with Tom. He even has a darn good assistant, Bruce.
Re: 4x4 Training
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 3:26 pm
by traveltoad
Taking a 4x4training class with Tom should be on everyone's short list of things to do.
Gabrielle and I met Tom way back when the Rover shack looked like this:
And yes... those are still the paper tags.
Re: 4x4 Training
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 3:44 pm
by raYGunn
Mine still have paper plates too, I JUST broke 1800 miles on the way home from this last night!
Re: 4x4 Training
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 4:07 pm
by unwiredadventures
big dave wrote:Im interested in Tom's Mohave and Death Valley trips.
Photos from his Mojave Road trip Oct '07, click to see all the photos:
Some video from the trip.
Re: 4x4 Training
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 4:26 pm
by unwiredadventures
raYGunn wrote:I found some small children willing to clean the FJ in exchange for ice cream. I think I might keep them.
Great shot!
Re: 4x4 Training
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 8:39 pm
by toms
The next Mojave Trip is 3 days and 2 nights Oct 9, 10, & 11 2008 and Death Valley is 4 days and 3 nights 12,13,14,15, 2008. Or you could do both for 7 days in the Mojave Desert. I have my 2009 schedule planned but it is not on the web site it. The first trip in 2009 is Death valley March 20-23 and Mojave Road March 28-30.
Re: 4x4 Training
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 10:08 pm
by cruiserlarry
raYGunn wrote:I found some small children willing to clean the FJ in exchange for ice cream. I think I might keep them.
So, basically, you got them "dirt" cheap ???
Re: 4x4 Training
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 11:27 pm
by BorregoWrangler
Awesome write-up! Looking forward to seeing those new skills of yours at BorregoFest!
Re: 4x4 Training
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 5:52 pm
by hmfigueroa
I was the yellow FJ and I agree the training was excellent! My last training was in the Marine Corps. 20 years ago. I last sold my old Bronco in 96. and been out of wheeling since then.
I was glad to meet Jesse "RayGunn" at the class and had a great time on the trails. Here is a short video of the recovery he was describing.
http://www.vimeo.com/1781462