4x4 Training
Know How To Read A Map, And You May Stay Alive
Last Updated (Wednesday, 08 October 2008 11:03) Written by Tom Severin Wednesday, 08 October 2008 10:46
It’s easy nowadays to rely entirely on a GPS receiver to direct you during a trip. Just program in your destination, and let the friendly voice and digital map guide you along the way. But like any electronic gadget, a GPS unit has its limitations, and you can end up in trouble if you’re not careful. Plus, they can lose power or break, leaving you stranded if you don’t have a back up.
The Desert Is Not Your Personal Sandbox
Last Updated (Tuesday, 13 May 2008 10:45) Written by Tom Severin Tuesday, 13 May 2008 10:19
You’ve heard the old saying many times: Haul it in and haul it out. That generally applies to trash, but more places now require that visitors carry out their human waste as well. In some, you don’t have any choice. In the Moab, UT area and on the Rubicon Trail, for example, the ground is so rocky that it’s impossible to dig even a small hole.
