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Camp Food Obsession: Walking Tacos
I have a confession...I'm a bit of a food blog junky! I follow several food blogs via social media (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest), blog...
Taylor Mountain Camping
On Friday, July 1, we headed to the Taylor Mountain area (Boulder County, Colorado) with friends to camp for the long holiday weekend. To...
The Importance of Post-Trail Care
I love a dirty Jeep and signs of the trail indicate my ride is no Pavement Princess! But, rust is an insidious beast and I’ve invested...
Lady Drivers Trail Run!
On Saturday, July 2, the group JKcOlllllllOrado hosted a trail event for lady drivers and I was so happy to be able to attend! Men who...
9 Tips for Building a Safer Fire
A few weeks ago I wrote about several options for starting a fire, but I didn’t cover fire safety, which should have been topic number...
Easier Jeep Door Removal
Yesterday my Jeep doors came off for the summer! Woo-hoo! If you also partake in the joys of the open air, here are a couple of tips to...
13 Tips for Camping with a Puppy!
We opened our 2016 camping season on Saturday, May 21, with a very quick and simple overnight just 10 minutes from home, on family-owned...
11 Reasons to go Jeepin’!
Why do you off-road? For me, it’s not just a sport, it’s also a lifestyle (Jeep Wave, anyone?!). Jeepin’ is not my whole life, but it’s a...
Camping Tips for Beginners
This is a guest post from Sherry at Personal Creations. Sherry enjoys writing on a variety of topics including cooking and outdoor...
10 Ways to Light Your Fire
The first time we camped in the mountains of Colorado we brought several lighters with us, just in case one was bad. Well, guess what?...
Get Unstuck: Winching Accessories
Now that you’ve got a winch and know how to use it, it’s time to expand your recovery capabilities by stocking your rig with some useful...
Winching Basics
If you’ve got a winch, do you know its operating basics? When I first had my winch installed I read the instruction manual and then,...
DIY Compact Fishing Kit
The benefit of a compact fishing kit is that it holds a few basic supplies to procure a fresh meal (if near water) while being highly...
Why I Love my Winch (and other features of AEV’s front bumper)
Recently, as I was recounting the fun I had winching myself up an icy hill on Sevenmile, someone laughed and said, “You Jeepers are the...
The Evolution of Bear-proofing Camp
I have yet to awaken to the snuffling noises of a bear exploring our campsite… and I’d like to keep it that way! The best way to...
Camp Food: What’s for Breakfast?!
Coffee!! “The best part of wakin’ up…” really is coffee, if you’re a coffee lover like me! That includes camping and we always bring...
Preparedness 101: A Scaled-down Survival Pack
What good is a Go Bag if it’s too heavy to carry very far, or if it’s too big to keep in your vehicle, or not convenient to grab? That’s...
Secure Your Gear with a Trailer Hitch Cargo Carrier
When we hit the trails to wheel to an off-road dispersed camping location, my Jeep is packed to the gills with various items that might...
Should You Trim Your Jeep Pinch Seams?
Recently E and M brought over their brand-new Hard Rock Rubicon and a lively Jeep discussion ensued, which is always awesome! M noted...
Sevenmile Snow Run
On Saturday, February 20, my husband and I and one of my brothers visiting from out of state joined some JK cOlllllllOrado members for a...
Camp Recipe: Jerky Stew
What’s not to love about a slow-simmered stew, slightly smoky-tasting from being cooked over the open flames, warm and nourishing after a...
Preparedness 101: What’s in Your Go Bag?
A Go Bag is, according to Google, “a bag packed with essential items, kept ready for use in the event of an emergency evacuation of one's...
13 Tips for Camping With Dogs
Including dogs in your camping and wheeling adventures can add a lot of positives to the experience. They offer protection through better...
Greener Jeeping - Off-Road Care for the Environment
For the most part I consider myself to be a pretty “green” gal. I think taking care of our world is imperative for the survival of future...
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