Badlands Off-Road Adventure Inc.

21/12/2023

Great Gifts For The Four-Wheeler, Outdoorsperson

I must be working too hard. I fell asleep at the laptop while working on this month’s article. When I woke up, there was an elf at my elbow. The little guy was checking up on me again. (I’m pretty …

30/11/2023

The most beautiful place where reality seems completely unreal is a desert oasis.

17/11/2023

Sometimes it’s necessary for a vehicle to leave the group. Implementing the proper steps will help those four-wheelers return safely.

One of the fundamental tenants of four-wheeling is to always travel with at least one other vehicle. Meaning, of course, never go four-wheeling alone. Bad things can happen, even during nice weathe…

11/11/2023

When the trail is long, and the weather is cold, eat dessert first.

07/11/2023

Only if you have been in the deepest valley, can you ever know how magnificent it is to be on the highest mountain.

03/11/2023

Fall Colors & Fall Fixins on the trail
👨‍🍳Dutch oven 🐔 Chicken Pot Pie

30/10/2023

Marietta Wild Burrow 🫏 Range NV

27/10/2023

A cold morning in the higher elevations calls for some warm, yummy, dutch oven cinnamon bun breakfast goodness 👨‍🍳

25/10/2023

🌐 There are no wrong turns when you take the chance of traveling the less-traveled roads 🌐

14/09/2023

"Hello, I’m Frank. A native of South Lake Tahoe, I was just minding my business one day when my world turned upside down."

Ah, another night, another raid. Those humans sure do keep it interesting. One night we hit the jackpot. Another night, it’s zippo. As in nothing. You just never know what to expect. But I’m gettin…

22/08/2023

The Rubicon Trail 2023
🐻 Bear! 🐻 Bear! 🐻 Bear! 🐻
-from left to right-
Bruce, Patrick, Kevin, Dennis, Mike, Lisa and Tom
📸 by Dennis Ho

05/06/2023

It is useful to refresh your skills and to test your vehicle on the rocks before heading out on the trails this summer. We have June and July "Rock Crawling" classes available to help at the link below 👇👇

Badlands 4x4 Training offers a Starting Rock Crawling clinic for those who have advanced beyond basic off-road driving and want to learn more.

19/05/2023

“Begin with the end in mind” is based on the principle that all things are created twice. There’s a mental or first creation, and a physical or second creation to all things.

“Begin with the end in mind” is based on the principle that all things are created twice. There’s a mental or first creation, and a physical or second creation to all things. Stephen R. Covey, “7 H…

19/05/2023

Views, as far as the eye could see.
San Rafael Trail, Utah

15/05/2023

Exploring the San Rafael Swell, Emery County Utah

10/04/2023

Pickle Thinks He's A Big Dill 😎

  Whew. Drove an exhilarating event recently. Boss wanted to hit Death Valley for the annual Death Valley Experience March 22-25. Hosted by the California Four Wheel Drive Association, this tr…

07/03/2023

We had a very successful AWD only clinic in February. We are planning another clinic for March 18th in Borrego Springs, CA. This all-day clinic will provide the knowledge and skills to drive an AWD vehicle off-road.

The clinic is schedule for March 18th from 8:30am to 4:30 pm. It will be at a location in Borrego, Springs. Borrego Springs is about 90 mile east of San Diego.



Here is a list of some of the items we will cover: Off Road Vehicles, difference AWD to 4WD, Driving Technique, airing down, Safety, Pre-Run Check, Survival & Peace of Mind Kits, and overview of recovery with ropes & straps. You will learn the capabilities & limits of your vehicle.

Class Location: Borrego Springs, California – Greater San Diego Area If the class is full, please contact us to get your name on the list as a back-up. Spots occasionally open before the clas…

09/01/2023

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As a seasoned four-wheeler, this basic blunder was especially difficult to swallow. On top of that, my truck wasn’t set up to sleep in. I was in a bit of a pickle.

One December about five years ago, I took a group to Saline Valley to celebrate New Year’s Eve. While at the campsite I realized I didn’t have a tent. Completely forgot to pack it that day. As a se…

14/11/2022

Who would think that a humble lug nut could derail a ride?

Tires. Axles. Control arms. Body and frame. You name it. Just about anything that could get damaged while off-road will at some point. More than once, for those who drive frequently. And some of th…

12/10/2022

Every four-wheeling excursion involves some preparation. Even individual components of the trip can require careful planning to ensure a smooth drive.

Every four-wheeling excursion involves some preparation. Even individual components of the trip can require careful planning to ensure a smooth drive. This is especially true when negotiating hills…

26/08/2022

Tire Repair Clinic
September 10 8:30 am - 12;00 noon in Hawthorne, CA

This 4-hour clinic will provide you with the knowledge and skills to repair the most common tire problems and to use a Hi-lift jack safely to aid you in the process.

Sign up at 👇
https://www.4x4training.com/w/product-category/recreational-clinics/mini-clinics/tire-repair-mini-clinic/

Our Southern California location allows us to operate our training school year round. Many of our clinics are conveniently located 50 miles north of Los Angeles with easy access from LAX airport and the Bakersfield airport (BFL). (The Clinic is about 50 miles south of Bakersfield, CA)

19/04/2022

Along the way we saw.....history!

17/04/2022

🌎 San Rafael Swell, Utah

21/03/2022

🌎 Lippincott Mine Trail
Death Valley CA

11/03/2022

Every once in a while, a piece of equipment comes along that just makes sense........
https://www.4x4training.com/w/tiny-but-valuable-4-way-valve-tool/

Every once in a while, a piece of equipment comes along that just makes sense. It’s inexpensive, versatile, and small. And once you have one, you wonder how you got by without it. Such is the case …

27/02/2022

R🪨ck Crawling Class
🌐 Johnson Valley CA

31/01/2022

🌐 Pismo Beach, CA
Sand Dunes are a great place to test out and play with equipment like the Pull Pal. The Pull Pal serves as an anchor drown into deep sand by your vehicles winch. Once set, it allows the winch to pull your vehicle out of a stuck scenario.

31/01/2022

🌐 Pismo Beach, CA
Sand dune driving down and outs

29/01/2022

Sand Dunes Driving Clinic