| Off roading is an adrenaline rush like no other, | | | | try to back up turning wheel to find new track, if |
| except jeep off roading in snow. However, when | | | | all else fails pull out the shovel or other recovery |
| off roading it is important to plan well and think of | | | | gear. |
| safety first, as with any extreme sport, injuries | | | | Make sure your jeep is equipped with tires to |
| are always a possibility. With winter off roading, | | | | handle the snow. Wide flexible tires work well |
| one has to take into account the severe cold | | | | under snow off roading conditions. Bring along a |
| temperatures and possibility of being stranded in | | | | mobile air tank for re-airing your tires. When off |
| such conditions. If hurt and stranded, this could be | | | | roading in snow, lowering the air pressure in your |
| fatal. | | | | tires helps with surface contact. Keep all |
| When planning an off roading winter adventure | | | | unnecessary stuff at home or off the trail. Keep |
| there is some precautionary things to keep in | | | | your jeep as light as possible to stay on top off |
| mind and bring along. Recovery gear is essential in | | | | the snow. Dependent upon conditions you may |
| any off roading adventure, but even more so | | | | even want to remove your hardtop. |
| important with winter conditions. Make sure you | | | | Locking differentials are an advantage on snow. |
| have packed tow hooks, snatch straps, and | | | | The ability to turn them on and off according to |
| winches. These will be your lifeline if stuck in 6 | | | | terrain needs will help in keeping your tires from |
| feet of snow. Snow shovels are also important to | | | | spinning, or jeep from sliding down a hill. Make sure |
| bring. When stuck in snow, sometimes it can be | | | | your coolant system is up for the challenge. Jeep |
| as easy a digging the snow away from around | | | | off roading in snow is hard on an engines coolant |
| the tires, frame and axel for relief. | | | | system, especially if breaking new ground. |
| Make sure you know what you are driving into | | | | Periodically check to make sure the radiator does |
| before charging in. It is easier to maneuver and | | | | not become packed with snow and coolant level is |
| get on top of packed or wet heavy snow then | | | | appropriate for temperatures of off roading |
| deep dry snow. Therefore, when facing 6 feet of | | | | location. |
| dry snow, it is wise to reconsider unless your | | | | Make sure to dress appropriately for weather |
| intent is to see how deep you can bury your | | | | conditions. Bring along a sleeping bag, extra water, |
| jeep. Pay attention to the terrain around the trail | | | | and some food. Always inform someone outside |
| as you go in and the weather. If it gets warm | | | | of your group what trails you intend on hitting and |
| and snow begins to melt and get slushy, make | | | | your expect arrival time home. Go jeep off |
| sure your exit route is suitable for those | | | | roading with others for safety. |
| conditions. | | | | By following these simple tips, you can have an |
| Have you ever heard the saying 'spinning your | | | | exciting time jeep off roading in the winter at |
| wheels in place gets you no where'? Well in jeep | | | | exotic places such as Iceland, the Antarctica, |
| off roading, that saying could not be truer. When | | | | Colorado, Maine, Canada, or Alaska. The locations |
| spinning your wheels you are digging your jeep in | | | | are limitless for great times off roading in the |
| deeper then it already was. Let up on the throttle, | | | | snow. |