What an awesome event which was alot of fun Friday and Saturday.. still got tonights banquet dinner and raffle GPX Route from Friday GPX Router from Saturday

This is the one event Great Lakes Four Wheel Drive Association hosts as a fund raiser. It was done very well and everyone was very polite and helpful. The below video is what was captured on the iPhone when it wasn't overheating (which i believe was due to running OnX Offroad to track where we went). The group we were with was the "Pink Group" which was for the minimal scratches or otherwise known as pin stripping due to the branches along the trail producing a sound of nails on the chalkboard as it glides across your paint. The first few were tough to accept then you remember you are here to offroad in Michigan and in Michigan we got woods. I don't regret it at all and neither did the others that had new vehicles enjoying the same sounds as mother nature made her presence. If you want the GPX files just click on the tab that says.. Routes (GPX files) and download them for yourself.

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On the 5thgen 4Runner with the c4 Front Bumper.. the Rago Fabrication mount to clevis does not work. You could get the mount to connect (even though super tight fit) but the whip would be pointing almost straight out instead of straight vertical. Just not good. Haven't tried the bullbar attachment yet. A third option is getting some flatbar from Home Depot, some tractor implement paint and some gas pipe insulation (1/2") and mounting this flatbar somehow. I ordered the materials today and should get by Thursday. Cutting it close since my first event I need this flag is on Saturday.

Offroad parks typically require offroad vehicles with safety belts to have an offroad flag/whip attached to the front of the vehicle but the question is how? Rago Fabrication has a clevis mount you could use if that is available Pretty simple install and run yea around $60 Another option is if you have a bullbar on your front bumper you could utilize something like this from Nilight This is also a very easy install and runs only about $14

Ultimate Adventures presented by Motortrend and fourwheeler is an awesome journey worth watching.

One of the most popular Trail making systems on the planet is GAIA GPS and I believe once you start diving into it you’ll see why so many adventurers utilize this powerful system. Some great features is GAIA GPS supports multiple operating systems (IOS, Android, etc) and what I love is you can plan your entire route via a web browser and save the GPX file to share with your friends or club etc.. Here are some high level screenshots of the web version BASICS At the bottom left you can see I’m on Search which means I can search for a trail or a city or something or just browse Now I would suggest clicking on Filter and select Offroading and unselect Hiking so you get better results. Obviously you can filter on more if you want. Now if you click on Saved these are either routes you saved or you imported from someone else. HOW DO YOU IMPORT A FILE (.gpx or other)?? On the bottom left I click on Saved then you see the + button at the top, I click on that. You get presented a menu like the one below Click on Import File and browse to your .gpx or kml or whatever file and it will show up on the left which you can organize into folders to keep it cleaner. To move your imported files you click to the left of the imported file (the three …) and select Choose Parent Folder. CAN YOU SHARE YOUR FILES FROM GAIA? Yes you can and its pretty easy to do. You can share an entire folder with all your files OR you can share just a file. When you are on a file (example below is I’m on the UP Michigan trip.gpx) you can click on Share (right next to the Edit button) and you can add Collaborators, you can share the link or you can Export the File (GPX is the most common and widely used). VIDEO TUTORIAL

What makes Drummond Island the ORV paradise of Michigan? Is it the miles of routes and trails resting beneath the tree canopy? Is it the scenic view of wildlife? The variety of trails and routes suitable for experts and novices alike? The easily accessed food, lodging, entertainment, service, or emergency aid? The clear signage indicating location, destination, and points of interest? It’s a riding adventure and the trails are fun. The off road vehicle (ORV) trails on Drummond are some of the most scenic and rugged in Michigan. Drummond’s DNR sponsored trail system is the largest closed loop ORV system in the state. With over 60 miles of ATV trails and 40 miles of ORV routes there’s a lot to explore! 2020-difficultymap-updated6-22-20.pdf

2020-Mounds-map-and-rules.pdfFun Park worth checking out. The Mounds is open 365 days a year; however, from March 15 through May 15, all trail areas of the Mounds are closed except for the 8-acre scramble area which is located to the North West of the ticket booth. Trucks are not permitted. ATVs, UTVs and dirt bikes are allowed. All areas of the Mounds will reopen to all vehicles the morning of May 16 Hours: Monday – Saturday: 8:00 am – Sunset Sunday: 10:00 am – Sunset 2020-Mounds-map-and-rules.pdf

Looks like I found my snow plow this winter.