4x4 Jeeps At Easter Jeep Safari Moab Utah

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, this was actually a great "save."
This is the only known photo in existence of a cold Brubaker.
Sometimes, just getting through the trailhead entrance is a challenge, as is the case on Upper Helldorado.
Sometimes, just getting through the trailhead entrance is a challenge, as is the case on U

It can happen to even the best and most experienced of us, as Fred Perry of Clemson 4WD showed us at the Hot Tubs.
It can happen to even the best and most experienced of us, as Fred Perry of Clemson 4WD sh
Mary Adams tries her hand at rockcrawling for the very first time, to the encouragement and applause of the crowd.
Mary Adams tries her hand at rockcrawling for the very first time, to the encouragement an
Mac McMillan of Superior Axle & Gear is seen here heading up a common Moab ritual-grabbing of the winch line.
Mac McMillan of Superior Axle & Gear is seen here heading up a common Moab ritual-grabbing

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.
Jeep unveiled this prototype Jeep LJ stuffed with a turbodiesel 2.8L VM Motori engine swap
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
One of our favorite guys, Mel Wade, owner of Off Road Evolution in Fullerton, California,
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.
Moab Rim Trail is not for the faint of heart, but for those who have enough courage to tac

Our Associate Publisher David Hamilton runs in to a little trouble on Hell's Gate and tries out his winch.
Our Associate Publisher David Hamilton runs in to a little trouble on Hell's Gate and trie
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.
It isn't often you see an H1, but to see one as nice as Mac's doing some real wheeling rea
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.
Jeep returned to the parking lot of Walker Drugs with the best display to date; Hummer als

This is what happens when you turn a bunch of journalists loose in one-off Jeep engineering vehicles. Thanks, Jeep!
This is what happens when you turn a bunch of journalists loose in one-off Jeep engineerin
Our friends Jim Repp of Chrysler and Christian Lee of our sister magazine 4 Wheel Drive & Sport Utility do a little trail cleanup.
Our friends Jim Repp of Chrysler and Christian Lee of our sister magazine 4 Wheel Drive &
Just spend 10 minutes at Potato Salad Hill and you are sure to be entertained by the wide variety of rigs and drivers' skill of those who play on the obstacle.
Just spend 10 minutes at Potato Salad Hill and you are sure to be entertained by the wide

BFGoodrich was just one of the many aftermarket companies that staked out a place in town to support the wheelers.
BFGoodrich was just one of the many aftermarket companies that staked out a place in town
This guy, spotted by his wife, must have tried 20 different lines to get up Potato Salad and finally was successful.
This guy, spotted by his wife, must have tried 20 different lines to get up Potato Salad a
Teralin Lifferth separated the girls from the boys when she conquered Potato Salad Hill in her rear-locked Toyota pickup.
Teralin Lifferth separated the girls from the boys when she conquered Potato Salad Hill in

Even with 60 hp on tap, Colonel Mustard was able to kick up some sand at the dunes, although it lost a drag race to Pw's lighter MB.
Even with 60 hp on tap, Colonel Mustard was able to kick up some sand at the dunes, althou
Rick Pw, flattie guru and Editor of Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road, helps our Tech Editor sort out some carburetor issues with the Colonel.
Rick Pw, flattie guru and Editor of Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road, helps our Tech Editor s
One of the best things about Moab is all of the interesting old iron actually being used on the trail, such as this beautiful vintage Willys pickup.
One of the best things about Moab is all of the interesting old iron actually being used o

Whoops!
Attempting the Hot Tubs on Hell's Revenge is as irresistible as any obstacle in Moab, and while many are successful, sometimes your rig ends up in a less-than-desirable position. This particular Jeep attempted the climb just as the snow was starting to fall. As it climbed, a little too much throttle caused the Jeep to roll backwards on itself. Interestingly enough, this happened during Warn's trail run, which had the unintended benefit of an impromptu winching clinic for the group to see. Everyone was OK, and eventually the LJ drove off the trail.