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  1. Michael_Exploder

    October 2023 Mojave National Preserve Trail Guardian

    Count me in , any excuse to run out to the desert…..especially when working to help keep it accessible…..looking forward to the RP info.
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    US West The North Rim exploration

    Epic…..Most don’t even know it exists let alone travel there, people come from all over the world to see our National parks and most are within a few days drive from us. Thank You for inspiring me to get back there again….
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    US West South Bay Monthly Meetup

    Thanks Scott for jumpstarting the South Bay group. It was a pleasure to meet everyone who attended… If there is any interest in the group for a presentation geared towards members pre- tripping their vehicles prior to a trip, I would gladly volunteer my experience to the group at a future meet...
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    Something Weird in the Forest

    Your family’s safety is job #1, leaving the area if things look and feel sketchy and reporting it to the Ranger in this case was a very good decision…..
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    Congrats…..After spending my life here in Ca. I’m anxious to get out myself.

    Congrats…..After spending my life here in Ca. I’m anxious to get out myself.
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    First Overlanding Experience in the NW

    Papa Dave…..Please forward pictures of that baby with a chainsaw….My wife is against me teaching my son ( who is now 22) how to use one……I could use the reference….hehehehe
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    First Overlanding Experience in the NW

    Welcome…..It’s what OB is all about, getting together with like minded “explorers”, Great people with lots of experienced back road and wilderness travelers that enjoy sharing their knowledge, ideas and over landing techniques…
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    Installing g new “Moog” branded “ U” joints on the front and rear drive lines this week...

    Installing g new “Moog” branded “ U” joints on the front and rear drive lines this week, (keeping at least two of the still good but high mileage old ones for “ Trail spares”) in my experience staying with a good, heavy duty part when You have the option equates to peace of mind on the trip.
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    Pulling an 8000 lb trailer off road

    My company operates 4 -Ford F-450’s, the STX 4X4 package with the 6.7 diesel, (1) 2019 6 speed and the rest 10 speeds, 4:30 rear diff. We pull Diamond C goosenecks with hydraulic beaver tails hauling rental off-road construction equipment grossing up to 45k (excavators to high reach lifts)...
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    Dealing With 4Runner 3rd Row Seats

    At the next meeting how about we take a look at what You’d like to do to the back of the Runner and maybe throw some ideas around?
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    Happy Fathers Day

    To all the Dads out there, Happy Fathers Day! Be sure to get the kids out of the house this summer for some adventure and family time, let’s pass on the adventure spirit to them and help grow this community so that they may do the same with their kids…If they are grown and away from the house...
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    Dealing With 4Runner 3rd Row Seats

    A Labrador Retriever would fit nicely in the back!
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    US West EastBay - Mendocino Forest Trip

    Thanks for heading the trip and a special Thank You to Your Son For his dog walking duties, I know Aspen enjoyed his company and their time together…
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    US West EastBay - Mendocino Forest Trip

    Got in at 5, great trip, great company……even Aspen the dog had a blast, hope You all get in safe and have a great week.
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    US Northwest North Idaho Meet Up- Eastern WA and Western Montana

    I can relate, at age 22 in 1977 I bought my first get outta town wheeler…A 76 F-250 high boy, needed plenty of tools to keep that truck running through the years all over the Sierras. Kick myself for ever selling it…
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    US Northwest North Idaho Meet Up- Eastern WA and Western Montana

    Heck of a place to carry Your Metric Crescent wrench there Papa Dave!
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    Have fun….

    Have fun….
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    I have endless suggestions, way too many to list….depending on Your interests, I suggest start...

    I have endless suggestions, way too many to list….depending on Your interests, I suggest start by doing some research on the town of Bridgeport, Ca. and the surrounding area like Twin Lakes, Bodie Ghost Town, Travertine hot springs and the abandoned Chemung gold mine.
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    Cool, We have two acres in the redwoods up near the Hwy17 summit. Honestly, I’m a Hwy 395 junky...

    Cool, We have two acres in the redwoods up near the Hwy17 summit. Honestly, I’m a Hwy 395 junky at heart, exploring mines, old historic sites up and down from Carson City south, Bridgeport being my adventure base camp. From there I go N,S,E, and West at least 2-4 times a year….The Eastern Sierra...
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    Great views, great riding, off roading and exploring, we come in on Johnson lane off 395 in...

    Great views, great riding, off roading and exploring, we come in on Johnson lane off 395 in Minden/ Gardnerville. Always good times in the Pine nut Forrest…..