Off Road Evolution’s JK Experience
Presented by Falken Tires

Off Road Evolution's JK Experience presented by Falken Tire will be an event that will promote and showcase the off-road and on-road capabilities of the Jeep JK, and in particular the products from those manufacturers that participate/sponsor the event. Expect hardcore terrain, mind blowing scenery, and what you will call "The best experience I have ever been on" when it is all said and done.

2nd Annual East Coast JKFest 2009

Rausch Creek Off-road Park once again hosted the 2nd Annual EastCoast JKFest and with a total of 87 Jeep JK's in attendance on Saturday and over 100 in attendance throughout the weekend. Thanks to the generous help of our sponsors, PureJeep, Hanson Offroad, Clayton Offroad, Full Traction Suspension, 4Wheel Drive Hardware, Northridge4x4, Superchips, LOD, Teraflex and Alpha Expedition this event definitely turned out to be much bigger and better than the year before.

EastCoast JKFest Trail Ride & Meet-n-Greet 2009

Hanson Offroad and Purejeep in conjunction with Project-JK, JK-forum, invites members to its 2nd Annual EastCoast JKFest Trail ride & Meet and Greet.

Moab JK Jam 2009!!

The 2009 Moab Easter Jeep Safari is just around the corner and I'm happy to announce that this year, Project-JK will be hosting the JK event of the year along with Off Road Evolution over at the world famous Area BFE. This event, officially entitled the Moab JK Jam 2009, will take place on Wednesday, April the 8th and participants will get a chance to wheel some of the coolest trails in Moab, feast on great food, pick up some sweet swag and get a chance to win some awesome prizes - Admission is FREE!!

Project-JK Eastcoast JK Fest 2008

On October 10, 2008, Eastcoast JK members finally got a chance to show the westcoast what wheeling really is at the Raush Creek Offroad Park in Tremont, PA. Sponsored by 4WD Hardware, the Project-JK's Eastcoast JKFest was the first of it's kind outside of California and without a doubt, it was clearly the biggest ever or anywhere!

Project-JK Sidewinder & Bronco Peak Trail Run

Back in December of last year, a member of JK-Forum.com started a thread that showed photos of him doing a run up Bronco Peak in his new Jeep JK Wrangler 2-Door Sahara. At the time, he was riding on little more than a budget boost and 33″ tires and although he was able to make it through with some effort, it was his belief that it simply couldn’t be done in a 4-Door Unlimited. Of course, upon hearing this, I knew Bronco Peak was a run that I would have to do in my Rubicon Unlimited and do as soon as I could. Unfortunately, it wouldn’t be until last weekend that I would finally get my chance but I am glad that I finally did.

Project-JK.com Niagara Rim OHV Trail Run

Located deep in the heart of the Sierra Nevada Mountains near the Sonora Pass, Niagara Rim is a beautiful trail that Cindy and I had been wanting to run for quite some time now but always found it logistically difficult to do. Certainly, it's quite a haul to get to from our home down in Southern California and it's even quite the trek from South Lake Tahoe where we normally spend a good part of our summers. And, being that Niagara Rim is a 'difficult' rated trail, it's also one that we preferred not to do alone and finding friends who could join us out in this remote location had proven to be somewhat of a challenge. Needless to say, when we announced that we would be doing a run/camping trip out on this trail about a month ago over on JK-Forum.com, we weren't sure what to expect and had no idea of who if anyone would be able come along. Of course, what we hadn't taken into consideration was the fact that just about every planned run on JK-Forum.com has a way of getting people to come out of the woodwork and this trip was no exception to the rule. Much to my surprise, when all was said and done, we were able to get a total of 10 Jeep JK Wranglers coming from all over Northern and Southern California to join us.

An Adventure of a Lifetime
The 56th Annual Jeepers Jamboree 2008

In addition to its spectacular beauty and rich history, there is a reason why the Rubicon is legendary and considered to be the Mecca of all Jeep trails. Without a doubt, the Rubicon is by far one of the most challenging and demanding 17 miles of trail that you can possibly run. The countless boulders, ledges, trees, water crossings, mud, tippy rock faces and tight squeezes that you encounter along its entire length are relentless and determined to break you down both mentally and physically. Certainly, the Rubicon is not a trail for the faint of heart or the squimish as breakdowns, rollovers and body damage is the norm and is to be expected. And, if you're feeling the call that all Jeepers feel deep inside their hearts of running the Rubicon someday, I would highly recommend that you do it with the Jeepers Jamboree.

Adventures on the 395

To celebrate the kids getting out of school for the summer, the doojers, WOLette and I decided to make a 3 day trek up the good ol' 395. Leaving on Wednesday night, we met up with the doojers in Culver City and made our way to Lone Pine where we stayed the night with the hopes of getting a fresh and early start in the morning.

Odessa Canyon Trail Run Video - “A 5-SCREAM Run!!!”

Our latest YouTube video addition highlights a trail run that we did up Odessa Canyon back in September and as our good friend Jennifer (aka - toad) can be quoted as saying, it truly was "a 5-SCREAM run!" As you'll see, this trail required a lot of low range work as well as a fair amount of winching and strapping in order for us to climb up and over the myriad of boulders and dry falls we encountered along the way...

Project-JK Death Valley Racetrack Run 2007

With WayOfLife and WayOfLifette away at SEMA in the days leading up to this trip, we continued the tradition of putting the details of this run together at the last minute. What was originally planned as a three-day run over a holiday weekend ended up as a two-day run due to some schedule conflicts, and many of the regulars had to miss the trip due to the flu that was going around. We still managed to gather seven JKs for a fun weekend of easy trails and some of the best scenery that the California desert has to offer.

1st Annual Project-JK Anza Borrego
Coyote Canyon Newbie Run 2007

Although our recent run up the Anza Borrego Coyote Canyon Trail was supposed to be a basic 'newbie run' designed to get people new to Jeeps and the sport of off-roading out on the trail, I think it's safe to say that this trip was anything but. At least, with 14 Jeep JK Wranglers in our group, 12 of which were modified to some degree and only three of the drivers new to Jeeps and/or off roading, pretty much the only thing really new about this run was some of the faces that joined us for the ride. But hey, whatever it takes to get people out it's all good by me.

Odessa Canyon Trail Run

Funny how when you take the time and plan out a trip weeks or sometimes even months in advance, nobody comes. And, when you decide to pick up and head out to the trail on a whim, you can get 4-5 rigs to come along with ease. At least, that's how our last trip up to Monache Meadow and Sherman Pass went and as I'm sure you've probably guessed by now, that's how things worked again this past weekend.

Sierra Nevada Labor Day Weekend Run

Of all the trips that we've gone on this year, I'd have to say that this was by far the mother of all last minute runs. In fact, I don't think any of us had any idea as to where we might be going - if we were going, until the Friday before and even then, nobody had a clue as to what the plan was until close to 10:00 PM that night.

Buck Rock Trail Run 2007

After seeing some of the amazing photos that our very own JK-Forum member (JKTyrant) took while vacationing up in Hume Lake, California, we decided that a trip up there was needed in order for us to see this awesome scenery for ourselves.

Perseid Meteor Shower Run 2007

Well, inspite of the moonless night we were guaranteed to have and being up in an area that was about as dark as dark can be, I'd have to say that the Perseid Meteor Shower we went up into the Sierra Nevada Mountains to see was more or less a bust. But, with a total of 7 Jeep JK Wranglers and 15 really great people along for the ride, I'd also have to say that the Project-JK Perseid Meteor Shower Trail Run/Camping Trip up was an absolute blast.

Summer Sierra Trek 2007 Video

Hey everybody, Cindy (wayoflifette) has just finished the latest Project-JK video highlighting our recent Summer Sierra Trek 2007 which took place on July, Friday the 13th. The first half of the video covers our morning run up the Sand Canyon and Wheeler Ridge trails and the second half covers our sunset run up to the beautiful Laurel Lake both of which are located just south of the Mammoth Lakes. Anyway, if you wanna see it, all you need to do is click on the link below or on the banner above.

Slickrock Trail

After spending almost three weeks up in Lake Tahoe, it was finally time for us pack up our things and make our way back home to Southern California. But, before we did, one more run for the road was definitely in order and we decided to make it a run up the Slickrock Trail.

Project-JK Deer Valley Trail Video

Check it out boys and girls, Project-JK has just finished our latest video highlighting our recent run up the Deer Valley Trail.

Summer Sierra Trek 2007

With a total of only four Jeep JK Wrangler Unlimited's along for the ride, I can honestly say that the very first Project-JK run up into the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains was by far one of the most enjoyable runs we've done to date.

Deer Valley Trail

Even though I've been up in Lake Tahoe for a little over a week now, I've unfortunately had to bring work up with me and, as you can guess, I've been stuck doing as much almost everyday since getting here. Need I say, this run up the Deer Valley Trail was the first one we've been able to squeeze into our crazy busy schedule and man, am I ever glad we did.

Project-JK Lockwood Miller Jeep Trail Run 06-16-07

With 14 Jeep JK Wranglers (about a 50/50 split between 2-doors and 4-doors), 3 TJ Wranglers and even a Mitsubishi Montero Sport along for the ride, this Project-JK run up Lockwood Creek Miller Jeep Trail was by far the biggest turnout we've had for an outting to date. And, without a doubt, it was by far one of the best ones we've had as well.

Project-JK Video Debut

For those of you who've been asking to see some videos of the Project-JK Jeep JK Wrangler in action, here's a quick video that Matt (doojer), his cameraman Whit and his awesome production crew put together for us heading up Last Chance Canyon.

2007 Moab Easter Jeep Safari Day 3
Canyonlands Colorado River Overlook Trail

After wheeling hard for two days in a row, we decided to change things up a little today, sleep in, have some breakfast in town and then do a nice easy run in the Canyonlands National Park with some friends of ours. This is an area around Moab that I had always read about and had always wanted to see but have always been too busy going on orgainzed trail runs and playing on harder obsticals to really take in some of the awesome sights around here. Anyway, the specific trail we ran was one that takes you out to the Colorado River Overlook and man, is it ever a beautiful drive with an absolutely breath taking view at the end of it. And, fortunately for us, we just happen to come at a time where even the drive out to the trail head was covered with vast fields of stunning (but stinky) lavender flowers surrounded by impressive red rock canyon walls.

2007 Moab Easter Jeep Safari Day 2
Primedia Event & Metal Masher Trail Run

Our plan for day two of our 2007 Moab Easter Jeep Safari was to hook up with Dave (aka - JK-Forum moderator papabear) bright and early in the morning and then run Metal Masher. But, as things always seem to change on the fly around here, we ended up making a stop over at the Primedia Event at Area BFE first and man, am I ever glad that I did... ...With work out of the way, it was time for us to have some real fun! Although I have been to Moab before, I still have yet to even scratch the surface when it comes to all the awesome trails this great place has to offer. Need I say, this was my first time running Metal Masher and admittedly, I'm always a bit leary about running a "difficult" rated trail that I've never been on before especially when it's in a brand new vehicle with little to no parts available for it in the event of a break.

2007 MOAB Easter Jeep Safari
The Rock 4 Event at Area BFE

Well boys and girls, after driving 750 miles and 14 hours later, we finally arrived here in Moab, Utah late Sunday night and just in time to catch a quick dinner over at Eddie McStiffs, check in, unpack and then catch a few hours of sleep before the fun begins. Bright and early Monday morning, we headed out to Area BFE to participate in the The Rock 4 event which is put on annually by Superior Axle & Gear, Full Traction Suspension and Toyo Tires. Of the two trails being offered up for the day, Minor Threat and Green Day, we decided to do the latter as this is the trail we ran the year before in our 6" Full Traction Long Arm lifted TJ and we wanted to see how our 3" Full Traction Ultimate lifted JK would stand up to the same terrain. And, need I say, I absolutely LOVE the JK - this thing simply kicks ass!!!