A Jeep Adventure to Remember
Women’s Wheeling Day at Rausch Creek Off Road Park is hands down one of my favorite events of the year! This year marked my fourth year attending, and over 200 amazing ladies joined the fun.
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| Jeeps posing on the rock for a picture |
From Humble Beginnings to Epic Gatherings
Back in 2013, the first event saw only eight women hit the trails. Fast forward to today, and the event has grown exponentially, becoming a highlight for many Jeep enthusiasts.
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| My Jeep flexing on a rock |
Friday Fun: Swag Bags and Meet & Greet
I arrived early to help stuff the swag bags. These bags were filled with JeepMomma bracelets, purple Jeep Talk Show koozies, and other fantastic vendor goodies.
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| Swag for the Swag Bags |
Then it was off to the meet and greet at O'Neal's Pub. It was a blast catching up with old wheeling friends and meeting some new ones too. |
| My friend Mandy and I |
Early Start and Smooth Sailing on Saturday
The next morning, I was up at the crack of dawn to assist the event organizers, Christie from OK4WD and Susan from Jeep Girls Rock! These ladies know how to run a smooth event!
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| Sunrise at Rausch Creek |
Hitting the Trails with Mandy
For the second year in a row, I paired up with Mandy as my Trail Guide, and I served as the tail gunner. We had such a fantastic time last year, so we teamed up again.
Advanced Winching and Hi-Lift Class
Our group of five Jeeps started the day a bit differently by attending an advanced winching and hi-lift class presented by NORA4x4, an off-road driving school in New York. Jon, our instructor, was incredible at explaining vehicle recovery techniques and shared some great tips. This class was a game-changer for me, and I’m definitely planning on more training in the future.
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| Off-Road Training Class |
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| Jon demonstrating recovery techniques |
Diverse Group, Diverse Adventures
After our class, it was time to hit the trails. Our group featured a range of drivers, including the "little Red Jeep that could" – a stock Jeep tackling blue trails for the first time!
We also had the pleasure of wheeling with JoMarie, a Gazelle Rally 2014 competitor and an excellent photojournalist from USNomads.org. She captured some great shots of me on the rocks.
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| Red Jeep on Pizza Rock |
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| My Jeep on Pizza Rock |
Partner in Crime: Amanda
My trail buddy, Amanda, is a fellow Jeep mom I met online years ago. We’ve wheeled together a few times, and she’s usually my co-pilot. We always have an incredible time together.
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| My co-pilot Amanda and myself |
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| Amanda and I |
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| Amanda & I |
Pizza, Prizes, and Perfect Memories
After a day on the trails, we gathered at the pavilion for a delicious pizza and salad dinner, courtesy of OK4WD, followed by a generous raffle with prizes from awesome vendors. I was thrilled to win a gift certificate from Northridge 4x4, which I used to buy a Bartact Fire Extinguisher Mount for my Jeep.
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| Winner of a gift certificate |
An Unforgettable Experience
This event is truly special, thanks to the amazing women who attend. They’re supportive, uplifting, and encouraging, leaving everyone feeling empowered. I can’t express how much I love the Jeep Community and can’t wait for next year’s Women’s Wheeling Day!
