October 2016 Women's Wheeling Day
The crisp October air buzzed with excitement as I packed my Jeep for a weekend of off-road thrills at Rausch Creek. Women's Wheeling Day was calling, and I couldn't wait to hit the trails with my fellow Jeep enthusiasts.
👉 My First Women's Wheeling Day 2014
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| Amanda & I |
Reuniting with a Jeep Mom
Two years in the making, I finally met up with my new Jeep mom friend. It took us two years to align our chaotic schedules. Our shared passion for off-roading had brought us together, and now we were ready to tackle the trails with Amanda riding in my passenger seat.
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| Two Jeep Moms |
Friday Night Meet & Greet
The event kicked off at O'Neal's Pub in Pine Grove, PA. It was my first meet and greet, and the energy was contagious. Amanda and I spent the evening catching up and mingling with other Jeepers, all of us eager for the adventure the next day.
Morning Briefing
The next morning, we were up with the sun, ready to conquer the trails at Rausch Creek Off-Road Park. Despite the rain, the parking lot was a sea of Jeeps come morning. The event had grown exponentially, from just eight women four years ago to over 200 participants this year.
Team Six
I took on the role of tail gunner for our group, Team Six. Our trail guide, Mandy, was new to guiding but handled it like a pro. The guys in our group proved to be excellent spotters, guiding us through obstacles with patience and encouragement.
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| Jeeps heading out to the trails |
Jeep Badge of Honor
We revisited Trail 11, where I signed up for another Jeep Badge of Honor. The anticipation of receiving the badge added an extra thrill to the run. Amid the excitement, a former riding buddy noticed my Jeep’s new lift—what a rush of pride! Our group tackled a mix of green and blue trails.
Watch Here 👉 Trail 11 Jeep Badge of Honor
Pizza Rock Challenge
Pizza Rock presented a fun obstacle. Despite a minor fender bend, we tackled it head-on. Each run was unique as the rocks shifted, and we later discovered we'd done it backwards – all part of the adventure!
Watch Here 👉 Pizza Rock
The day closed on a high note, despite a little hiccup after smoothly descending Pizza Rock. Curious about my Jeep's fate?
Read more about 👉How I Broke My Jeep
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| Pizza Rock |
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| My Jeep coming down Pizza Rock |
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| The final decent on Pizza Rock |
Cruising through Rausch Creek, windows down, listening to nature—it’s my kind of soul therapy. The parade of Jeeps against the backdrop of fall colors was a heartwarming sight. Recognizing familiar faces and exchanging Jeep Waves added to the joy.
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| Jeeps on the trail |
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| Off-Road Traffic Jam |
Lessons Learned
Every time I take the Jeep out, I discover new facets of myself, my vehicle, and the art of off-roading. This weekend was no exception, brimming with lessons and laughter.
One of the many muddy trails, watch here 👉 Muddy Trails
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| My group from women's wheeling day |
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