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Who are the folks that
contribute here and what do they drive?
Lets get this going. Please send me a note about
you and cool pictures from you and your truck.
The first ones to reply stay on the top...
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WF7SOL |
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 Some call me WolfSoul, others
call me Wolfie. On the 2-meter you can call me
WF7SOL.
I am an Arizona native, and
currently live in Tucson, Arizona. I'm employed
as a hydrologist for Pima County in the Flood
Control District. I enjoy doing just about
anything outdoors: hiking, white-water rafting,
biking, birdwatching, 4-wheeling, rockhounding,
caving (is that considered "outdoors"?? :-) )
soccer, you name it. I love exploring Arizona and
the greater Southwest. Actually, I love
exploring any place almost. I have traveled a
fair amount around the world and enjoy
experiencing other cultures and other places.
Everywhere, all the time,
TREAD LIGHTLY!!! |
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Chris Marzonie |
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 Chris Marzonie (a.k.a. "Baja" or
"BajaTaco") lives with his wife Sharon (www.cyanrift.com)
in Prescott, Arizona, USA.
Interests include hiking,
backpacking, canoeing, 4wd expeditions and
adventures, travel, photography, wildlife, maps
and history (particularly the Southwest).
Vehicle is a '98 Toyota Tacoma
customized for expedition style travel. Visit
www.bajataco.com for details and trip galleries. |
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Jack Silberman |
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 Jack Silberman (JackSilb) is your
very own 4wdtrips.net site creator.
I know the folks that you will
see in this site for about 5 years. They shown
me how to pay attention and respect Nature,
drive on the backcountry safely, and also how to
spend $$s on my Toyota 4Runner.
Going 4 wheeling is an unwind
time for my family and me. I believe that my
family and I understand and respect Mother
Nature much more after we started our 4WD
adventures.
I feel sorry for the people
that think that 4 wheelers are all destroying
the environment. I believe that like me, most 4
wheelers Tread Lightly. We want to come back
again an again. We want our kids to come back,
and to their kids to come back too.
I believe that people that use
their SUVs for what they were built for have a
much better understanding and respect for the
environment than people that never spent a night
in a desert or other locations that an SUV can
safely take you.
Take care, enjoy life, do good
work, be respectful of Mother Nature.
-Jack |
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Kyle |
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 Kyle can usually be found buried
in his books trying to finish his Management and
Industrial Design degrees or more likely hanging
out with his friends trying to avoid the
inevitable studying. Fourwheeling, camping,
rollerblading, racquetball and tennis are also
good diversionary tactics, as well as working on
the FABLD 8 (1984 Jeep Scrambler) or the Z (1998
Chevrolet S10 ZR2).
Kyle has lived in Phoenix, AZ
for the last 5 years, after growing up in the
Midwest. The wheeling opportunities and chances
for adventure are far more abundant in Arizona
than they ever were in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Every opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and
delve further into the marveled Arizona history
is taken. The occasional chance to rock crawl
and experience some of the most difficult trails
in the country in the FABLD 8 is something that
is also enjoyed.
If you're interested in
learning more about Arizona wheeling, the FABLD
8 or Kyle in general, surf on over to http://members.cox.net/sweet4x4. |
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Harry Lewellyn |
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Harry Lewellyn, AKA the Silver
Coyote, has roamed the unpaved terrain since age
13, when he helped his father with their desert
homestead near Victorville.
He produced the California OHV
Guidebook for the California Department of Parks
and Recreation, publishes the Ecological
4-Wheeling Adventures newsletter and writes for
the 4WD magazines. He has been featured in many
magazines and newspapers, has appeared on radio
and TV, teaches at 30 Southern California
colleges and trains law enforcement, and search
and rescue personnel about safe and proper use
of 4WD vehicles.
He has come full circle from
professional motorcycle and off-road racer to
the new breed of "clean and easy" unpaved
traveler. He leads 4WD tours throughout the
southwestern U.S., Baja and the uncharted depths
of Barranca del Cobre (Copper Canyon), Mexico.
He welcomes an opportunity to
be a guest speaker at your club, company,
service organization, or do special 4WD
trainings. See
http://www.eco4wd.com
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Bob |
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 Yukon Bob is the name and being a
Journey Junkie is the game. I believe that the
journey is much more important than the
destination. Having a destination, only gives us
an excuse to make the journey. When I no longer
have the desire to make the journey, Ill know
the end is near. That is as philosophical as I
can get.
I enjoy travel on roads both dirt and paved.
A good road for me is one that not many people
know about or use. It is a better road when some
knowledge of the plants, animals, geology or
local culture is thrown into the mix. It becomes
a great road when you add some history. There is
nothing like a journey down a great road.
My three main areas of interest these days
are prehistoric Indian cultures, Spanish
exploration of the Southwest and Mexico, and all
things volcanic. There are enough destinations
in there to keep me busy for a very long time.
They range from the wild to the mild. Its
difficult to travel the western United States or
in Mexico without having something close.
I use my Yukon as a tool to make these
journeys. It is my base of operations and my
life support system. It carries the tools
necessary to make every journey a great journey
and get us back home. It allows me to pursue my
Spirit of Adventure. It allows me to see and
feel what I study.
I am fortunate to have a soul mate on my
journeys. Peggy enjoys the trips almost as much
as I do. (I say almost because its impossible
for me to believe anyone could enjoy them as
much as I do.) Shes actively involved in the
planning and research. While driving down the
freeway, shes the one that suggest, Lets see
where that road goes? Shes been the driving
force behind many a great journey. Shes a
wonderful person and everything that Im not. I
find that sometimes people will put up with my
stuff because shes along.
The picture is of Peggy and me at Cueva De La
Olla, Chihuahua, Mexico. I think it pretty well
says who we are and what we enjoy. Its a great
journey.
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Cecile |
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 My husband Roger and I work with
Harry of Ecological 4-wheeling Adventures.
We lead trips primarily to ghost towns and
mining camps, with the emphasis on
the history, geology, flora and fauna, etc., of
the places we go.
Roger and I are Friends of
Jawbone, and Friends of Cerro Gordo. I am
the official ghost town gossipist of Cerro
Gordo, and have written a book "Skinny The Ghost
Bag Kitty of Cerro Gordo", that sells in the
museum/general store up at the ghost town, and
sells at Jawbone Station, with all proceeds
going to the restorations of the town.
When I can't be out on a
dirt road exploring a ghost town or mining camp,
I'm here at my computer writing, researching and
talking to others about the places I love.
I've dedicated my life to preserving the back
country's rich history & environment for future
generations to enjoy. I hope that my
passion and enthusiasm encourages others to do
the same.
Cecile |
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Uwe |
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 Growing up in Germany and
watching reports about the Paris-Dakar Rally or
the Camel Trophy I always wanted to do some 4x4
myself. Central Europe is too developed however
and there are not many opportunities for
4Wheeling. That situation changed for me when I
moved to New Mexico. All of a sudden there were
many places to explore off the road. It didn't
take long and we got a 4x4 and started exploring
the Southwest of the US. Now living in So Cal we
enjoy the deserts here.
Besides traveling locally in
the US we like to visit places around the world
traveling just with a backpack. If there was
only more time...and money...
Other things I enjoy: anything
related to the geo-sciences, hiking, mountain
biking, maps, playing Go
Uwe |
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GoodTimes |
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 While Brian is my name, I am
generally called "goodtimes". If you want to
know why, youll have to come along on one of
the trips to find out.
I enjoy most things that are
outdoors, and away from civilization. The more
remote the location, the better! I was raised in
mountains of Colorado, so I am not new to
spending time with mother nature. I have spent
most of the last 20 years involved in some sort
of out-door recreation. My first backpacking
trip was in 1984, my first off road 4x4 trip in
1989. My outdoor interests and experiences range
from mild to wild. Some of the more memorable
trips include backpacking along the Continental
Divide Trail, exploring south-eastern Utah in my
4x4 and on foot, and horseback riding in
Australia.
Whatever you do, doing it
outdoors is better.
Please remember, we only have
one world to live in, help us take care of it.
GoodTimes |
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The Hollens |
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 We are Steve and Edie Hollen. Our
first real date and adventure was vertical
caving in the rainforests of Mexico. Edie passed
the test and we've been looking for adventures
together ever since. Steve's first trip off-road
to Baja was in 1965, but introducing Edie to
Baja was another story. She had always heard the
"horror" stories about Mexico, but we took a few
of Harry Lewellyn's courses and trips and she's
been hooked ever since. We love exploring Baja,
our desert, mountains, caving, and sailing our
boat the "Andalucia". We've explored most of
Baja and mainland Mexico with our Grand Cherokee
much to the dismay of many dealerships. We have
made many friends along the way but always love
meeting and exploring with new people. This is a
picture of our Jeep going through the squeeze in
Anza Borrego Desert. This is the kind of thing
we enjoy and will do on a moment's notice or a
weekend jaunt.
We will soon be ready to start
a new adventure afloat, a dream that we've had
for many years. We want to spend the next few
years exploring Baja by sea instead of land,
then on through the Panama Canal, and eventually
cruising the many canals of France and the
Mediterranean.
The Hollens |
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4RunnerDave |
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 4RunnerDave is the name people
say I should use because that is the name
everyone knows me by anyway. But on all my bills
it says Dave Legters.
In analyzing the things that I
like to do it appears that most all of them
involve outside activities, and usually riding
on, or in, something. So if it has wheels, or
floats, I'm into it. Ok, I do like hiking too
even though that is under my own power. Contrary
to the way it looks so far, I do like exercise.
My vehicles of choice are
Toyotas, preferably white ones. I currently have
five. The one I use the most is a 1999 Tacoma.
It is a great truck. I also have a 1985 4Runner
that I use for the tougher stuff since it has a
few upgrades, and I am working on a 1988 Pickup.
I am not sure where I am going with it, but I am
working on it. My very first 4wheel drive, which
I just sold last year, was a 1987 Toyota Pickup
truck. I put a quarter of a million miles on it,
and probably half of that was on dirt.
My business is real estate
management in the Pomona Valley. I have lived in
this area all my life except for the time spent
at the University of Denver in Colorado. That is
a great state and I like doing 4wheel drive
trails there as much as possible. I try to
attend each year the "All 4 Fun" event put on by
the Mile Hi Jeep Club. Each year is a different
location somewhere in Colorado. They have made
it possible for me to do lots of great Colorado
Trails.
I believe strongly in
supporting the groups that help make our
4wheel-drive hobby possible and keep the trails
open! Therefore I am a member of the California
Association of 4Wheel Drive clubs, the American
Motorcyclist Association - and the local
District 37, the Colorado Off-Highway Vehicle
Coalition, and the California Off Road Vehicle
Association. I donate as much as I can - as
often as I can. If we don't stay active and
involved we can't cry when there are no more
places to go.
Happy Trails!
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Ursidae69 |
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My name is Chuck and I've been into the outdoors
all my life. I currently live in northern New
Mexico and work as a wildlife biologist. I went
into this field because working in an office
just wasn't for me. My office is outside!! I
bought a GMC Sonoma ZR2 new in 2001 and got
involved with online clubs soon after. I
started surfing truck sites in order to get
technical help on modifications and repairs and
then started attending a few of the organized
trips. When I take my truck to the back
country, I take the tread lightly principles
seriously. If you cannot follow them, then you
won't wheel with me! Besides, they are easy to
follow. I joined this site because the people
here have a real adventure spirit and don't
trash the land in their travels.
I love exploring remote areas in the southwest.
My other interests involve traveling, camping,
hiking, backpacking, bird watching, wildlife
photography, herpetology, as well as discussing
politics and environmental issues. I hope to
travel in central and south America someday.
See you on the trail.
Chuck... |
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EExpeditionsWest |
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 Hi!
I am Scott Brady, owner of Expeditions West. LLC (www.expeditionswest.com).
Personally, I have been an OHV Trainer for the Arizona State OHV
program, Land Rover North America and Tread Lightly. I am a Master
Tread Trainer for Tread Lightly. Expeditions West is my business,
which focuses on Vehicle Dependent Expedition travel and earns its
revenue from Magazine article contributions, testing of sponsor
equipment and the use of our Photography in Magazines, catalogs and
websites. Expeditionswest.com receives over million hits per
month, and features many of the adventures discussed on
4wdtrips.net! Our adventures have included Baja California, the
Sierra Madre of Mexico, and throughout the US.
Regards,
Scott |
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