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| Why Go Four Wheeling? | Short Cuts | |
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| Len Wilcox |
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Len Wilcox |
January, 2000
Why Go Four Wheeling?
For some of us, four-wheeling is a hobby, or an important part of another hobby;
we camp, hike, fish, hunt for rocks, make photographs, explore nature, or find
historical sites. To some of us it's a sport. We go rock-crawling to test man
and machine against difficult terrain. Whatever our reason for going, most of
us, probably all of us, just want to get off the pavement, away from town, and
out in the wild.
Probably there are as many reasons to go as there are people going. We come from cities and small towns, and head for places most people never get to see. We follow our own wild side. There's a lot of public land out there. Exploring it, by 4 wheel drive, horse, trail bike, or on foot, is what we're all about.
Some people might think we're a little touched. Spending all that money on vehicles and equipment, to get bounced around and to wear ourselves out, roughing it far from hotels and swimming pools - well, maybe we are a little touched, at that. I won't defend it as a rational venture; I'll just say that every so often, I have to go rest my eyes on empty land, follow a winding dirt trail, to keep my sanity.
The rare times I've met someone on the trail, they've always been good people. I've met no jerks. Partly, I'm sure, it's my mind-set; I'm in a good mood, I'm feeling more at ease and friendly, and I'm in a place I love. But I like to think it's because those of us who love the outdoors have a little different perspective on life, and tend to recognize each other as kindred spirits. Whether you're walking along a trail wearing a backpack or driving a tricked-out Jeep, you're out exploring and having an adventure. So am I.
We like sharing those adventures. Our writers are experienced outdoor enthusiasts who find themselves in some of the wildest, most scenic areas in the world - then come home to write about them and share them with you. We'd like you to share your stories of the trail with us, too. Whether you're a rock-crawling enthusiast or someone who thinks of 4-wheeling as just a means to an end, a way to get to the trail where the hike begins, you're welcome here, and we want to share experiences and knowledge with you.
Just so you know, we're not radicals here at the Outdoor Recreation Network. Out of respect for nature we tread lightly and expect that, for the same reasons, you do too. We won't make a mess, and often clean up the messes that others thoughtlessly leave behind. We believe that most people, especially people who love the outdoors, want to do the right thing. That's why we've included a lot of information on BLM land, and their land use rules, as well as information on treading lightly. If we know the rules, we can follow them, which is to everyone's benefit.
So check out our trail files - and add to them, if you like. Check back often. We're growing fast and adding to the reports as fast as we can. Join in our discussions on the bulletin boards, and please, let us know how we're doing. And if you see a red Jeep Grand Cherokee on a Mojave or Nevada trail, stop and chat a while.
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