Trails
Wes Branson
Trial and Error on the Trails
Sometimes it takes a couple of wheeling trips at the beginning of the season to get into a consistent groove on the trails where correct lines are always chosen and a day in the backcountry goes smoothly. However, water crossings, rock crawling... Read more
Aug 19, 2022
Quinton Neufeldt
Making All the Right Moves
Late spring was as good of a time as any to once again hit the trails and enjoy the wheeling season. Our day destination was the Hasting Highlands, located just south of Algonquin Park near Bancroft, ON. The balmy weather provided a nice break... Read more
Jul 25, 2022
Cody Lannom
Spot Like a Pro
Safe and effective spotting occurs when the driver and spotter work together. Each knows what to expect from one another and they communicate effectively. It can be challenging, but it’s a skill that can be taught. This is not a discussion... Read more
Jul 4, 2022
Jayson Ryan
Roaming Rally 2022
Held in Eastern Ontario from May 26 - 29 and hosted by graveltravel.ca, the ADV/4x4 overlanding event consisted of running approximately 300 km ( 186 mi) per day while encountering intense water crossings, rocky conditions not to mention the... Read more
Jun 8, 2022
Quinton Neufeldt
Late Spring Trail Running
About a year ago, my buddy Brian broke a transfer case on his TJ Wrangler on a rocky trail northeast of Gravenhurst, ON. After getting it repaired over the following months, he sold it and recently bought a Rubicon JL. He was then ready to take on... Read more
May 28, 2022
Quinton Neufeldt
Winch-Ful Thinking
The region south of Hwy 117 from Baysville to Dorset, ON, consists of rugged forests, swamps, flowing rivers and pristine lakes. The area is a mecca for outdoor adventure and it’s especially popular among the wheeling crowd for its relentless -... Read more
May 11, 2022
Quinton Neufeldt
Dirty Deeds in South Central Ontario
Just east of Kinmount, ON, bordering the popular Kawartha Lakes region, are numerous back roads and trails to explore. My wheeling buddies and I frequently go wheeling in this area and after getting the urge to hit this network of routes, I sent... Read more
Mar 2, 2022
Quinton Neufeldt
Snow, Shovels, and a Stubborn F250
There’s a certain appeal of off-roading in the winter. The backcountry becomes a majestic white wonderland and there’s a peaceful stillness on the trail that can’t be experienced during any other time of the year. Wheeling through the wet, white... Read more
Dec 27, 2021
Warn Industries
What Lies Beneath...Off-Road Water Crossings
Other than wheeling in extremely dry regions, water crossings are all part of off-roading. You may embrace them for all their exciting glory and bragging rights, while some of your trail-running buddies may not. Either way, crossing them on the... Read more
Dec 12, 2021
Wes Branson
Not All Was Lost in The Great White North
There’s no doubt that most overlanders have at one point looked at a map and wondered what regions are less travelled or travelled at all. One such area I learned about was Fort Severn, ON, a rural community on the coastline of Hudson Bay that’s... Read more
Nov 29, 2021
Quinton Neufeldt
Wheeling in Wild Northeastern Ontario
As always expected, we had a few challenges leading up to a summer 4x4 adventure my father and I planned near Foleyet, ON. First, we had some last-minute scheduling havoc to figure out and since we were going pretty far into the heart of... Read more
Nov 19, 2021
Bryan Irons
Rusty Off-Roading
The ubiquitous “shakedown” run is a time-honoured tradition among gearheads across North America. They could be held after completing a frame-off restoration, long-term upgrade project or even following a DIY oil change or tune-up. Whatever the... Read more
Oct 2, 2021
Quinton Neufeldt
Trail Time!
This past spring, with a sudden hike in the temperatures and no plans on my radar due to COVID-19-related closures until Easter Sunday, it was the perfect time to plan an early-season day trip running the trails in the Hastings County area just... Read more
Jul 15, 2021
