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Origami Jeep Trailer Wiring Kit For Jeep TJ

Mike Fissel — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 03:02:03 +0000

Finally a Jeep trailer wiring kit that REALLY provides everything you need to wire your Jeep TJ Wrangler for trailer lights. This kit comes with the wiring harness and instructions, a self taping screw to fasten the ground wire, tie wraps to secure the wires, and several replacement fender shield retainers to replace the one you may need to cut to gain easy access to the existing Jeep TJ tail light wire connector. Read more ...

The Mule Rack by Baja Rack

Frank Ledwell — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:22:22 +0000

One of the biggest challenges when preparing for a journey in a Jeep vehicle is space. Whether it’s a weekend excursion or an expedition to a remote locale, there’s rarely enough space in the vehicle to accommodate all the needs for storing camp gear, food, and everything else a person or family needs to have a successful trip. For many of us, the obvious answer is a rack system that maximizes storage, limits weight, and is also cost effective.

Enter the Mule Rack by BajaRack. Read more ...

The Maine Event – An Overland Adventure

JPFreek — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 01:22:08 +0000

For Jeep enthusiasts living in the northeast, winter is the most trying time of year. It’s not so bad around the holidays when there’s a lot of “real life” family stuff to do, but then your heart begins to slowly sink when January rolls around and you’ve not had dirt under tire for two months and there’s nothing ahead but the long winter wheeling blues. What really helps is having a mid-winter off-road event to go to, but such events are pretty rare in the northeast. Enter the Maine Winter Romp, an off-road event like no other. Read more ...

Catsailing with ‘Ol Rubi

Alan & Jackie Ellis — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 01:47:40 +0000

One summer day in 2002, a friend invited my wife and me to go sailing on her little Sunfish. The power of the wind and water was exhilarating, and we were hooked. Pitting our skills against nature and the technical aspects of a sailboat drew us into catamarans which are the ultimate adventure in small boat sailing. Read more ...

It’s the Journey, Not the Destination

Diane Zalman — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:28:52 +0000

It turns out the Mud Springs Trail in Arizona has confounded many of us Phoenician four-wheelers over the years. Back in the day before our first Jeep, George and I attempted Mud Springs in our ’99 Dodge Ram 1500 4×4, and on another outing we borrowed our neighbor’s ATV. On both occasions we missed reaching the Holy Grail at the end of the trail: an alleged “Miner’s Shack.” We tried it again when we were newbie’s in Number 7, and again we only got to Mud Springs Hill. In fact, the first time we actually made it to the Miner’s Shack was on foot and had hiked in from a different trailhead. Read more ...

Cycling Across America

Frank Ledwell — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 05:52:57 +0000

Twenty-nine hundred miles in twenty-five days. The distance and time are staggering in their own right but throw in elements such as heat, wind, and rain and one might be lead to believe that this sounds more like a form of grueling punishment than camaraderie and adventure. As it turns out, trekking from Costa Mesa, California across the United States to Savannah, Georgia by way of bicycle was all of this and then some. Read more ...

A Gathering of Okies

Alan & Jackie Ellis — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:24:07 +0000

Rock climbing in Oklahoma? Normally, when someone thinks of Oklahoma, they think of a flat and dry landscape with tumbleweedsrolling across the prairie. But this could not be further from the truth. Local adventurers know that southwest Oklahoma hosts some of the best rock climbing in the Midwest and a local favorite is Baldy Point…also known to local climbers as Quartz Mountain. Read more ...

Hooray for Ouray

Jeff Haley — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 19:25:48 +0000

It’s that time of year again when the climbing shoes and chalk bag find their place in the gear closet while the crampons and ice tools screech with the sound of a file sharpening their steel points. Yes, winter is finally here and in full glory with plenty of snow and cold temperatures, turning the most glorious of waterfalls into true sculptures of ice that are waiting to be ascended. Read more ...

All Mixed Up

Frank Ledwell — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 03:17:02 +0000

In the fall when the temperatures are trying to get below zero in the foothills of Colorado, the ice has no problem being hardened by the sub freezing temperatures in the high country above 10,000 feet. In most years the fall is one of the best seasons to climb ice routes due to the minimal snow pack on the approach and solid forming ice up high. Read more ...

Stann Grater of the Orvis Company

Mark DeNittis — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 01:37:07 +0000

For those who enjoy fly fishing, the name Orvis is highly recognizable and garners respect within the community. Chef Mark DeNittis of JPFreek recently had the opportunity to sit down and visit with Stann Grater, an avid and experienced fly fisherman who is also a long-time Orvis guide. Read more ...

Off the Beaten Path at Area BFE

JPFreek — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:34:12 +0000

Area BFE…sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie with flashbacks of Roswell, New Mexico and its “alien” reputation. Not even remotely close to Roswell, this 320-acre privately owned area is just south of Jeeping Mecca…Moab, Utah. While the land may be “private,” it is open for public access for anyone who wants to enjoy one of its many off-highway trails or multitude of space for exploration. Read more ...

Wham! Bam! Lessons in Colorado’s High Country

Alan & Jackie Ellis — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 03:37:41 +0000

I heard Jackie yell “ROCK!” but it wasn’t the “Rock!” that you would normally hear while climbing. This was a voice of panic and fear,and yelled at the top of her lungs…repeatedly. I looked up and watched a 500 pound boulder heading straight for my head at extremely high speed. This wouldn’t be the worst part of my day. Read more ...

An Odyssey of Adventure

JPFreek — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 02:26:10 +0000

Adventure racing consists of four core sports: running/trekking, mountain biking, kayaking/canoeing and fixed ropes progression, and the non-athletic sport of orienteering/navigation. Read more ...

Racing Across the Land Before Time

JPFreek — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 02:18:05 +0000

For a group of eighty cyclists, the peleton was unusually quiet as it meandered its way through the Cape Town city limits. The cool fog concealed the summit of Table Mountain and provided pathetic fallacy for the emotional state of these brave adventurers. Read more ...

White Water, Kayaks, and Good Times

Will Morgan — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 13:17:14 +0000

The changing of the seasons each year brings the excitement and planning for all my upcoming adventures. Too often when we talk about or think of Jeep trips we associate it with a wheeling adventure or expedition. Some of my favorite moments in my Jeeps have been while traveling to or from a camping or hiking trip, kayaking excursion, and even wintertime ski trips. Read more ...

Hiking Longs Peak

Marco Santarsiere — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:12:26 +0000

I remember the conversation during a get together in May of this year. We were there to celebrate the end of the ski season. We were having a good time! Becky (my wife), Regina (a friend), and I were discussing climbing and Regina said she wanted to climb Longs Peak. Read more ...

Queensland: Australia’s Land of Adventure

Kraig Becker — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:27:28 +0000

Poet John Masefield once wrote, “All I need is a tall ship and a star to steer her by,” and standing on just such a ship, cruising the Great Barrier Reef with the Whitsunday Islands drifting past me, it is hard to disagree with the sentiment. Read more ...

Freaking Out About Rock Climbing

Jeff Haley — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:33:05 +0000

It doesn’t take a long, planned excursion to a far away place to actively pursue adventure, and with rock climbing it may be only a short drive across town; in your Jeep of course. Read more ...

And Then They Jumped

Mark Stephens — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:32:30 +0000

Going solo on his bike, Mark Stephens explores a lost route into central Arizona’s Devil’s Canyon and its legends, before it’s too late. Read more ...

Riding Free

Ben Nance — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 02:09:54 +0000

The dictionary uses an interesting phrase to define freeriding: “The original concept of freeriding was that there was no set course, goals, or rules to abide by.” Read more ...

Rocky Mountain Highs on Humboldt Peak

Marco Santarsiere — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:18:28 +0000

When my brother and I left JPFreek’s second annual staff gathering in Divide, Colorado on Sunday July 25^th, our destination was the Sangre de Cristo (Blood of Christ) mountain range to climb a challenging 14,000′ peak: Humboldt Peak. Read more ...

Rock Climbing in Oklahoma’s Wichita Range

Alan & Jackie Ellis — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:49:40 +0000

When people think of Oklahoma, they think of flat boring plains with tumbleweeds blowing across long straight highways. Nothing could be further from the truth. Read more ...

Hiking Adventure at Zion’s Checkerboard Mesa

JPFreek — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:14:41 +0000

Entering Zion National Park from the east entrance immediately reveals a colorful display of orange, brown and white slickrock that includes one of the parks landmarks, Checkerboard Mesa. Read more ...

Have an “Ice” Day

Jeff Haley — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 04:12:54 +0000

In Colorado, the splendor and beauty of the outdoors is what makes it a haven for those who live for outdoor adventure. For most folks though, the winter months entail days and evenings by a cozy fire rather than an opportunity for exploration. Read more ...

The Beginning of the End: A New Jeep Enthusiast’s Tale

Frank Ledwell — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 03:48:06 +0000

Imagine waking up on a bright, sunny morning and thinking to yourself, ‘I sure wish I had a Jeep’ and then going out later that day to purchase one! Read more ...

Climbing the Chimney in Colorado’s San Juans

Alan & Jackie Ellis — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 03:14:49 +0000

In the northwest San Juan Mountains, near the little town of Ridgeway, Colorado, resides a lonely tower. Chimney Rock (also sometimes called Chimney Peak) sits among great peaks and formations such as Courthouse Mountain, Precipice Peak, and the spires of Cimarron Ridge. Read more ...

Discovery on the Rim

Marco Santarsiere — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:56:42 +0000

When my wife and I were in Kauai for our Honeymoon last year, we hiked Waimea Canyon and commented on how it compared in size to the Grand Canyon. Read more ...

JPFreek Rocks da Rockies!

Frank Ledwell — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:20:16 +0000

“Adventure is Worthwhile” – Aristotle Read more ...

To The Top of Texas and Back

Mark Stephens — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:59:11 +0000

Ever wonder what the typical JPFreek business meeting is like? Hint: It includes a road trip, a rough trail, and a high point hike..

“. . . because the only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live . . .”
- Jack Kerouac Read more ...