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Blue Ridge Overland Gear - The Attic This weekend I installed The Attic from Blue Ridge Overland Gear. I wanted to add more storage for light objects (blankets, jackets, sleeping bags, etc.) while using previously unused space. Installation: The install was a little tricky, but I eventually...

Mod Update A few weeks back, after crumpling my exhaust tip at Bald Mountain, I had a new tip welded on at a local shop that pointed slightly out to the passenger side. After spending a weekend at elevation with the back window down a good portion of the trip, my exhaust smell problem is almost...

Labor Day Adventures in the Sierras - September 2016 I decided that the long weekend would be a good opportunity to bring the ladies along for a weekend adventure in the Sierras. My girlfriend is a grad student, so we like to take advantage of whatever time that she’s not busy. This weekend, we...

After the exhaust tip was a bit... squished... after the last trip, I took it upon myself to knock out 2 birds with one stone; cut the exhaust back for better clearance, and turn the tip out to the passenger side to eliminate exhaust fumes from entering the back window. The stock piping is 60mm...

The Mountain 4Runner Platform When I first bought the 4Runner, it didn’t take long before I realized that I would need to modify the stock cargo area to best fit my personal needs. I had a few basic requirements to consider: Cargo Security: My typical cargo usually consists of the Ruff Tough...

Bald Mountain OHV - August 2016 (4 of 4) In the morning, it was a quick cup of coffee for me and a sleeping zone tear down before hitting the short trail to the pavement. After some air, we hit the road where Wes would take a different route than I was planning. So after leaving the...

Bald Mountain OHV - August 2016 (3 of 4) Finally, we reached the top, and the lookout tower. PC: v_man PC: TheKent The platform slide out got it’s shake down in the form of a summit PB&J and a beer From the tower Time to head back down. We moved a bit quicker on the...

Bald Mountain OHV - August 2016 (2 of 4) This was a fun section of trail that was quite technical. Vincent, naturally, walked over it without a spotter (likely in 2wd, because he can) and then came back to spot the rest of us that were more gravity challenged. PC: TheKent...

Bald Mountain OHV - August 2016 (1 of 4) Last weekend I took a re-visit to Bald Mountain OHV. If you remember, I went there last winter for the first annual Crawl-to-the-Top snow trip that ultimately ended in a big, old fashioned cluster. It was probably a good thing that we never made it to...

4Runner platform teaser Still under construction, but it will be done soon!

Slick Rock/Corral Hollow - August 2016 (3 of 3) We ran into a T4R member (Magnetic4R) outside Union Reservoir We made Union Reservoir the mid-day lunch spot We then headed back to my truck, and up the Corral Hollow trail We found a great vista point for some photos and droning...

Slick Rock/Corral Hollow - August 2016 (2 of 3) “I eat diff’s for breakfast” -Boulder This was a technical section of the trail, that require high clearance, good spotting, and a bit of a squeeze at the end. The only damage were some scraped diff’s (see above photo), and a bit of rear...

Slick Rock/Corral Hollow - August 2016 (1 of 3) This weekend, I took a day-trip up highway 4 in the Sierras with a group of Expedition Portal members. On the to-do list for the day: Slick Rock, Corral Hollow. I decided after talking with a friend who had recently been to Slick Rock that I would...

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It was a great trip! Can't wait for the next! :blush:

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What a great way to promote helping our OB community. I am really excited to see where this goes....

Downieville to Sloat - July 2016 (continued) In the morning, we headed into Quincy to have Andy’s tires repaired, and for me to fill up on gas. Driving on the road into town with 20psi was….fun…. But after our stops, we went back to camp to wait for the two new rigs that would be joining the...