7:30 a.m.-In front of a luxurious Fleetwood comand post, an anxious group of volunteers awaited direction from Amber Pierce, Primedia's event coordinator.7:30 a.m.-In front of a luxurious Fleetwood comand post, an anxious group of volunteers aw On a cold and windy day last January, Four Wheeler's parent company, Primedia, sponsored a trail clean-up in the popular four-wheeling Mecca in the California high desert known as Johnson Valley. Home to several 5+ rated rockcrawling trails, Johnson Valley is considered one of the most challenging 'wheeling areas of Southern California, and is a favorite of rockcrawlers throughout the Southwest. Four Wheeler joined forces with our sister 4x4 pubs-4-Wheel & Off-Road, Jp, Off Road, and 4-Wheel Drive & Sport Utility-to pitch in with the clean-up, and to document the efforts of some 76 registered attendees. Over the course of the weekend, the group retrieved a dozen dead cars (some of which were on the local Sheriff's stolen list) and easily filled three 40-cubic-yard dumpsters with offerings left behind by negligent people. The event was sponsored by Randy's Ring & Pinion, along with generous help from Don-A-Vee Jeep, Donahoe Racing, All Pro Off Road, Currie Enterprises, Dezert People Video Series, and Toyo Tires. A special thanks goes out to the folks of the Inland Empire Four Wheelers, a local club that donated its time to fix lunch for participants. Within a few hours, the first dumpster was completely full. After lunch, a third dumpster was ordered to handle the truckloads of junk found in the surrounding area.Within a few hours, the first dumpster was completely full. After lunch, a third dumpster Despite relentless high winds, the Inland Empire Four Wheelers did a great job keeping everyone fed during the event.Despite relentless high winds, the Inland Empire Four Wheelers did a great job keeping eve This Super Duty simplified the task of retrieving abandoned cars from the desert. Once all three dumpsters were filled, a number of participants were found in adjacent canyons showing off for our editors. Phil Schiler piloted this well-prepped TJ.Once all three dumpsters were filled, a number of participants were found in adjacent cany Once all three dumpsters were filled, a number of participants were found in adjacent canyons showing off for our editors. Phil Schiler piloted this well-prepped TJ.Once all three dumpsters were filled, a number of participants were found in adjacent cany The gang from Currie Enterprises showed up in their newest trail-prepped TJ. Unfortunately, this obstacle got the best of the Jeep's rear axle, snapping a ring-and-pinion in no time.The gang from Currie Enterprises showed up in their newest trail-prepped TJ. Unfortunately Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
