N4WDA

Mesquite Three State Trail Run

Written by Suzy on November 18, 2019. Posted in Trip Reports.

Denis & Sandi Inman

Eight Jeep Wranglers left the starting point in Mesquite Nevada at promptly 8:00 AM and proceeded North on the 15 Freeway where we shortly entered Arizona. The group exited the Interstate at Littlefield, drove through the town of Beaver Dam, continued North into Utah on Highway 91 and aired down at Mojave Desert Joshua Tree Road. Participants were Sandi & I, Brian, Mike & Patti, Sherrie, Rick & Mary, Dave, Sel & Pam and Ed was inhaling the most dust as our Tail Gunner. Once on the trail, the group turned North at Welcome Springs Road until we reached Lytle Ranch Road where our octet of Jeeps turned West.

PV4W Fall Fling 2019

Written by Suzy on November 16, 2019. Posted in Trip Reports.

Denis & Sandi Inman

I should have been more explicit in the announcement that we would be leaving the Smith’s parking lot on Saturday morning at 8:00 AM. Unfortunately, not everyone understood that meant 8:00 AM Pacific Standard Time and several folks decided to air down as some others were beginning the trail run. Oh well, we all eventually made it up Wheeler Pass Road to the Wheeler Wallace Cut-Off where the plan was to reassemble and air down. The group started out as about 18 rigs but we had several vehicles turn back with minor issues along the way.

Pahrump Trunk-or-Treat 2019

Written by Suzy on October 31, 2019. Posted in Trip Reports.

Denis & Sandi Inman

The Pahrump Valley 4 Wheelers arriving in about 7 or 8 vehicles assembled in the parking lot at Phantom Fireworks to distribute candy in the Trunk-or-Treat event held at that location. Members passed out over a thousand pieces of candy, possibly closer to 2 thousand to the children and parents of our community that wanted to take part in a safe Halloween event.

Beatty Days Parade 2019

Written by Suzy on October 27, 2019. Posted in Trip Reports.

Denis & Sandi Inman

There was a rumor that 13 member vehicles were in attendance at the Beatty Days Parade. I believe a couple more showed up after that count, however, I could be wrong. The Pahrump Valley 4 Wheelers had an abundance of time to decorate our rigs before the parade got underway at 10:00 AM and we used a large portion of that time to catch up on the latest news and happenings for those participating in the event.

Beatty VFW Poker Run 2019

Written by Suzy on October 13, 2019. Posted in Trip Reports.

Denis & Sandi Inman

Sandi and I met Brian and Jeremy at Mel’s for breakfast at about 7:00 AM. The Pahrump Valley 4 Wheelers, for various reasons, arrived at the Beatty VFW 5th Annual Bullfrog Historical Mining District Poker Run check-in and starting area at sporadic times throughout the morning, but we waited for Mike & Debbie to finally show up before eventually heading out onto the trail. We had a total of 8 Jeeps, mostly Wranglers, led by Paul & Gary in a Grand Cherokee. Sandi & I inhaled the next least amount of dust in the second position. Next was Brian then Mike & Patti in their Gladiator. Jeremy was in the 5th spot, then came Rick & Mary followed by Bill & Shirley. Mike & Debbie with their big beer flag brought up the rear.

Kingston Wash

Written by Suzy on October 8, 2019. Posted in Trip Reports.

Denis & Sandi Inman

Following a short 6:55 AM Driver’s Meeting, 5 Jeep Wranglers headed South on Homestead from Lakeside Casino. The participating club members were me, Derek, Jim, Gary & Sherry and Ed & Mary Lou. Just past the brothels, we crossed the dry lake on Mesquite Valley Road. Jumping onto Old Spanish Trail Highway, the procession followed the paved road Southwest for about 5 miles and then got back onto Mesquite Valley Road where we aired down.

Titus Canyon

Written by Suzy on October 6, 2019. Posted in Trip Reports.

Denis & Sandi Inman

Promptly at 8:00 AM, 4 Jeep Wranglers and a Toyota 4Runner headed for Eddy World to begin a Titus Canyon run. I was flying solo as was Patty. Bruce & Cathy, James & Helen and Ed & Mary Lou came with us from Pahrump, Clint & Cheryl met us on the trail in their Wrangler. After topping off our tanks in Beatty, we traveled West on Nevada Highway 374 to the trailhead to air down.

Death Valley North Side

Written by Suzy on October 1, 2019. Posted in Trip Reports.

Denis & Sandi Inman

Our plan for Tuesday morning was to top off our tanks just a little before the donut bakery that also serves breakfast biscuits, muffins and croissants opened at 6:00 AM. Unfortunately, after rising early and getting that chore accomplished, we were all standing around in the cold, drinking coffee and waiting for our morning bite. The pastry shop eventually opened on time and we had a quick snack before hitting the road.

Death Valley West Side

Written by Suzy on September 30, 2019. Posted in Trip Reports.

Denis & Sandi Inman

In the first part of the Summer, my buddy Jeremy mentioned that he would like to do the Lippencott Trail into Saline Valley on the West side of Death Valley. I had a desire to reconnoiter that area as well, with the addition of Teakettle Junction and the Racetrack in order to cross those locations off of my Bucket List, but we waited until the weather turned cooler in order to start the trip. Jeremy brought his wife Deanna and we also invited Jim and Brian. This group had the components to make an extraordinary trail run; capable rigs, competent drivers and compatible people.

Pahrump Fall Festival Parade

Written by Suzy on September 28, 2019. Posted in Trip Reports.

Denis & Sandi Inman

Since we needed to get to the line-up area before the streets were closed for the 55th Annual Pahrump Fall Festival Parade, we had lots of time to embellish our Jeeps with adornments before the 9:00 AM start. There was also plenty of opportunity for the occupants of the 14 PV4W rigs that showed up to engage in chit-chat. Our parade number put us right behind the garbage truck. Oh well, it was a relatively new truck and obviously had recently been thoroughly cleaned.

Wheeler Pass, Willow Creek & Sterling Mine Run

Written by Suzy on September 23, 2019. Posted in Trip Reports.

Denis & Sandi Inman

Members of the Pahrump Valley 4 Wheelers riding in 6 Jeep Wranglers and a Jeep Grand Cherokee attended the Driver’s Meeting on Sunday morning at 7:50 AM. We aired down in the Smith’s parking lot and were on the move promptly at 8:00. Participating in the run were myself, Jim, Brian, Jeremy & Deanna, Paul & Gary, Vic & Janice and Ed was our tail gunner.

Vehicle participating in Nevada 4WD Association's Silver State Poker Run 2019

N4WDA’s Silver State Poker Run 2019

Written by Suzy on September 14, 2019. Posted in Trip Reports.

By Denis & Sandi Inman

Jim and I arrived at the a little early at the Mark Twain Community Center in Dayton NV to check in, get oriented and to air down. The Driver’s Meeting started promptly at 8:45 AM and the participants were released to follow the instructions at 2 minute intervals starting at 9:00. The course was very interesting and challenging. We drove past Sutro Tunnel, Saint Johns Mine and Pioneer Cemetery before crossing 6 Mile Canyon that leads to Virginia City.

Pahrump Valley Club Sunday drive through the Johnny Range

Written by Suzy on September 8, 2019. Posted in Trip Reports.

By Denis & Sandi Inman

It was the first time since Sandi and I have been members of the Pahrump Valley 4 Wheelers that almost all the vehicles were 4 door Jeeps. At 7:00 AM, 6 Wranglers pulled out of the Smith’s parking lot heading North on Highway 160. Following our JKU was Brian in his JLU, Jeremy & Deanna in their JKU, Woody & Janine own a JKU, Gary & Sherrie drive a JKU and Ed was batting clean-up in his new (to him) 2 door JK.

Crystal Spring & Wood Canyon

Written by Suzy on August 23, 2019. Posted in Trip Reports.

By Denis & Sandi Inman

Three Jeep Wranglers transporting, me, Matt, and Gary & Sherrie left Smith’s parking lot promptly at 7:00 AM this morning and drove North on Highway 160 to Road 928500 where we found a spot to air down. Traveling Eastward a couple miles, we took the left fork and proceeded up the canyon to Crystal Spring. Our group took several short breaks on the way up and really stretched our legs when we reached the structures at the end of the trail.

Lake Tahoe Hi-Lo’s Gamblers Poker Run

Written by Suzy on August 19, 2019. Posted in Trip Reports.

By Denis & Sandi Inman

Friday morning Sandi and I drove to the Meadowcliff Lodge in Coleville CA and checked into our room. It is a very nice motel in a beautiful location. We even had a complimentary lizard on our patio. From there, we drove up over 8,314′ Monitor Pass to the Centerville Flat Campground and checked in for the Lake Tahoe Hi-Lo’s Annual Gamblers Poker Run. After returning to Highway 395, we passed our motel and continued South to Walker to get a couple of hamburgers to go at Walker Burger and made it back in time to catch the NASCAR Xfinity race in Bristol Tennessee.