Theft Prevention -- An Ounce of Prevention vs. a Pound of Pain

My friend, Tom Severin from Badlands Offroad Adventures and 4x4training.com has some sage advice here, as well as some links to cool theft-prevention products.

"Remember the good old days when you could leave your bike outside overnight? Or your front door unlocked while you ran an errand? (Yes, I know I’m dating myself.) Sadly, those days are long gone. Theft is now a part of our lives. But we can minimize its occurrence. Four wheelers (and all motorized recreationists) already know that their vehicles are quite attractive to the wrong crowd. Yet it’s good to be reminded occasionally of the simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your property. "

Check out Tom's ezine article here: http://www.4x4training.com/Articles/Safety/VehicleSecurity.html
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Romping in the Snow (advice and helpful tips)

Go Romping In Snow This Winter

By Tom Severin, Badlands Off Road Adventures

With the snow we've been getting in the mountains lately, a lot of four-wheelers are itching to fire up their vehicles and go plowing through the white stuff. Whether over Cajon Pass, through Big Bear area, or just to Grandma's house, driving off road in snow is a lot of fun. Winter driving offers its own set of challenges; the following tips will help ensure your trip is a pleasant one.

As with all four-wheeling, remember the buddy system. That is, always go out with at least one other vehicle. It's fairly easy to get stuck in snow, and the cold just compounds any difficulties you may experience. Read the whole story here: http://www.4x4wire.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&id=9&Itemid=84

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