Every year, wheelers from all over return to Moab for the annual Easter Jeep Safari, and despite a date that was a month earlier than usual, and snowy conditions early in the week, this year's 42nd annual event still attracted wheelers by the droves. Not only is Moab generally regarded as holy ground for wheelers, with one of the best trail systems in the world, it has increasingly become more important to the aftermarket, as well as the OE manufacturers who want to show off and test their latest wares with their wheeling customers. This year, Ford, Hummer, and Jeep were all present-and-accounted-for, as well as countless aftermarket companies who laid claim to the Old Spanish Trail Arena for a two-day product showcase. With so much going on, we thought we'd share with you some of our favorite photos from a week out on the red rock.
Hold on! Believe it or not,...
Hold on! Believe it or not, this was actually a great "save."
This is the only known photo...
This is the only known photo in existence of a cold Brubaker.
Sometimes, just getting through...
Sometimes, just getting through the trailhead entrance is a challenge, as is the case on Upper Helldorado.
It can happen to even the...
It can happen to even the best and most experienced of us, as Fred Perry of Clemson 4WD showed us at the Hot Tubs.
Mary Adams tries her hand...
Mary Adams tries her hand at rockcrawling for the very first time, to the encouragement and applause of the crowd.
Mac McMillan of Superior Axle...
Mac McMillan of Superior Axle & Gear is seen here heading up a common Moab ritual-grabbing of the winch line.
Jeep unveiled this prototype...
Jeep unveiled this prototype Jeep LJ stuffed with a turbodiesel 2.8L VM Motori engine swap kit-a Mopar accessory they are considering selling to enthusiasts.
One of our favorite guys,...
One of our favorite guys, Mel Wade, owner of Off Road Evolution in Fullerton, California, flexes out his new long-travel Evo Lever rear cantilever suspension system
Moab Rim Trail is not for...
Moab Rim Trail is not for the faint of heart, but for those who have enough courage to tackle it, they are rewarded with hair-raising obstacles and spectacular scenery.
Our Associate Publisher David...
Our Associate Publisher David Hamilton runs in to a little trouble on Hell's Gate and tries out his winch.
It isn't often you see an...
It isn't often you see an H1, but to see one as nice as Mac's doing some real wheeling really makes us smile.
Jeep returned to the parking...
Jeep returned to the parking lot of Walker Drugs with the best display to date; Hummer also had a presence in town at the local Chevy dealership.