First rule of four-wheeling

No Worries · 10-21-2008, 07:30 PM

As an exploration geologist, I spent a lot of time four-wheeling in the wilderness. The number 1 rule of jeeping was not to do it at night. I only broke the rule once. Twisted the rear driveshaft in Utah and had to drive up a steep trail at night with two-wheel drive. On some switchbacks, the headlights were black. That's because they shined out on nothingness. The trail was next to a 500ft cliff.

A father and son were killed on Monday, when their Jeep went off a trail at night and plunged down a cliff. The father's body was found 300 feet down the mountain, and the son's 1,000 feet down. They still haven't found the Jeep yet. Story: http://www.rockymountainnews.com/new...-killed-plung/.

dReWpY · 10-21-2008, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by No Worries

As an exploration geologist, I spent a lot of time four-wheeling in the wilderness. The number 1 rule of jeeping was not to do it at night. I only broke the rule once. Twisted the rear driveshaft in Utah and had to drive up a steep trail at night with two-wheel drive. On some switchbacks, the headlights were black. That's because they shined out on nothingness. The trail was next to a 500ft cliff.

A father and son were killed on Monday, when their Jeep went off a trail at night and plunged down a cliff. The father's body was found 300 feet down the mountain, and the son's 1,000 feet down. They still haven't found the Jeep yet. Story: http://www.rockymountainnews.com/new...-killed-plung/.

first: thats a sad story that you hate to hear

second: did not know you were a geologist, i completed my minor in undergrad in geology, majored in enviromental science and biology, dont think i could us the geology background in TN, but out west geology has a better job market.

marko138 · 10-21-2008, 08:10 PM

I was gonna make a joke about the first rule of 4 wheeling...but this story brings me down. So no joke.

'73 H1 Triple · 10-21-2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

I was gonna make a joke about the first rule of 4 wheeling...but this story brings me down. So no joke.

The son was 9 years old. Hell of a phone call for the wife/mom to get.

marko138 · 10-21-2008, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by '73 H1 Triple

The son was 9 years old. Hell of a phone call for the wife/mom to get.

No kidding.

the chi · 10-22-2008, 11:19 AM

Damn, what a tragedy!

Katherine · 10-22-2008, 11:19 AM

No more sad threads. I can't take it.

Rider · 10-22-2008, 11:21 AM

Damn.... That's horrible.

smileyman · 10-22-2008, 12:31 PM

Yeah i was going to share some of my ATV stories...But not after that. RIP, hope father and son are together somewhere...

Mr Lefty · 10-22-2008, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by No Worries

As an exploration geologist, I spent a lot of time four-wheeling in the wilderness. The number 1 rule of jeeping was not to do it at night. I only broke the rule once. Twisted the rear driveshaft in Utah and had to drive up a steep trail at night with two-wheel drive. On some switchbacks, the headlights were black. That's because they shined out on nothingness. The trail was next to a 500ft cliff.

A father and son were killed on Monday, when their Jeep went off a trail at night and plunged down a cliff. The father's body was found 300 feet down the mountain, and the son's 1,000 feet down. They still haven't found the Jeep yet. Story: http://www.rockymountainnews.com/new...-killed-plung/.

well first... I don't call it Jeeping... as I do it in a Toyota

and I've done TONS of runs at night... but yes... you must know your terrain... do a bit of research and know where cliffs are and IMO NEVER run a new trail at night.... even if you aren't near a cliff...

The other thing is to have proper safety gear... my truck (the one I wheeled) had a full cage inside... I put it on it's head several times... no issues... just make sure your passenger isn't holding on to the roll bar (loose a finger if the cab gets crushed against the cage

lastly... and most importantly...RIP

10-21-2008, 07:30 PM	#1
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	First rule of four-wheeling As an exploration geologist, I spent a lot of time four-wheeling in the wilderness. The number 1 rule of jeeping was not to do it at night. I only broke the rule once. Twisted the rear driveshaft in Utah and had to drive up a steep trail at night with two-wheel drive. On some switchbacks, the headlights were black. That's because they shined out on nothingness. The trail was next to a 500ft cliff. A father and son were killed on Monday, when their Jeep went off a trail at night and plunged down a cliff. The father's body was found 300 feet down the mountain, and the son's 1,000 feet down. They still haven't found the Jeep yet. Story: http://www.rockymountainnews.com/new...-killed-plung/.

10-22-2008, 12:31 PM	#9
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Yeah i was going to share some of my ATV stories...But not after that. RIP, hope father and son are together somewhere... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

10-22-2008, 11:19 AM	#7
Katherine WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Moto: 07 CBR 600RR Posts: 562	No more sad threads. I can't take it.

10-22-2008, 11:21 AM	#8
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Damn.... That's horrible.