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.

Anza Borrego Coyote Canyon Newbie Run

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!!!