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untilThe Dusy-Ershim is an extremely difficult and beautiful 4x4 trail located in the middle-of-nowhere portion of the Sierra National Forest in California. It's often compared to The Rubicon Trail with similar granite slabs, towering pines and scenic small lakes. However, most folks agree that the current trail conditions, remoteness, and 33 mile length make for a more extreme adventure. The entire trail is higher elevation as well (9 to 10k feet). That means an even shorter wheeling season of Aug 1 through Nov 1 depending on snowpack. This challenging overland adventure will entail rock-crawl style wheeling for 4 days with primitive tent camping by the trail each night. The dates listed are actual trail days. Plan at least one additional day on each end for travel to/from the Shaver Lake area (11+ hours from Phoenix). Dates could shift depending on weather or wildfires, our backup trip dates are 9/25 - 9/28/2026. This is not a typical ORP event - there are strict rig & driver requirements! Any sign-ups are pending approval from the trip leader. Rig Requirements: Street-legal rigs only Absolute tip-top mechanical condition rigs with no recent un-tested mods! Minimum tire sizes: 2-door Wranglers: 35's, 4-door Wranglers: 37's, Gladiators: 40's Front & rear axle lockers Alloy axle shafts or a full set of spares An extremely flexy suspension lift & sway bar disconnects Full skid plates & rock rail coverage A winch Suitable solid mounted front & rear tow points A full size spare tire in good shape (or multiple Glue Tread kits if you're running bigger than 40's and all other tires in good shape) High clearance bumpers and fender flares strongly recommended but not required Driver Requirements: Highly experienced drivers well versed in extreme rock crawling trails Must be able to pick your own lines from the driver's seat. There's simply no way to pre-walk every obstacle or spot everyone constantly. Basic mechanical knowledge/skills and capability to work on your own rig. Know-how and experience changing u-joints and axle shafts. Experience with and ability to perform self-recovery (winching, setting up rigging, etc.). Other Requirements: Extra securely/safely mounted fuel! Most modern rigs need an extra 5 gallons of gas to complete the trail and make it back to civilization/gas (Shaver Lake). If you have a thirsty rig you may need even more. Basic recovery items including gloves, a tree strap and multiple shackles - extra recovery gear is a plus (snatch blocks, extra straps, winch extensions, shovel, traction boards, etc.). Basic tools and common spare parts such as u-joints for driveshafts and axle. Spare fluids. All your dry camping stuff (tents, sleeping stuff, etc.) and kitchen/food stuff. Ability to setup your own camp and prepare your own food. A GMRS radio. Click here for details or to sign-up... Please note this is an Offroad Passport Club members-only event. View membership options → -
Join us on a short moderate rated night run on a portion of the Hieroglyphic Mountain Loop in the Boulders OHV area. We'll eventually connect to Morgan City Wash for a bit, then exit onto the paved part of Castle Hot Springs road near Lake Pleasant & Hwy 74. Should be a 3 to 4 hour run depending on group size. This trail is probably OK for newbies as long as you are comfortable with some steep climbs and descents in the dark! Family friendly and no drinking and driving! General requirements: A high clearance, street legal, 4x4 with low range t-case option. Skid plates on anything important. No low hanging side steps, front air-dams, etc. For example, most stock 4wd Wranglers, Broncos, and Tacomas are likely good but other rigs may need a small lift. Click here for Details & to RSVP... Note this is an Offroad Passport Club members-only event. View membership options →
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NEW DATE: Saturday 3/8/2025 Join me on a difficult trail up to an overlook of Lake Pleasant and the surrounding area. We'll climb a steep, boulder strewn, narrow trail to over 3,300ft for the view. Next we'll loop down into a rocky creek bed to check out a well preserved old miner's homestead. Finally we'll exit back toward Castle Hot Springs road to air-up at the original meetup spot. I've tagged this "exploratory" because it's been several years since i did the entire loop - we could encounter washouts or boulders requiring us to take alternate routes - be ready to roll with it! Click here for details & to sign-up... Please note this is an Offroad Passport Club members-only event. View membership options →
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9/9 - 9/11/2022: LUCKY 13th Annual ORP Dirt Formal Gala | Dogtown Lake |near Williams, AZ | 4x4 EZ | Games & Prizes!! It’s that time of year! Join us for the LUCKY 13th annual ORP Dirt Formal Gala in the beautiful ponderosa pines of Williams, AZ. Chock full of friends, family, games, prizes, laughter and dirt – there’s fun for everyone! Stay with us at improved group site at *Dogtown Lake Campground where you can enter the salsa & dip contests, or simply sample and vote (YUM), enter the 1st ever ORP Overland Field Day and win prizes, or watch it all from the comfort of your camp chair. You don't want to miss out on this! *We navigated away from our original plan to return to the Cinders OHV this year due to the devastating Tunnel Fire. We'll be monitoring the O'Leary Campground and Cinders OHV regeneration progress and hope to return someday. But we couldn't let that hinder our plans to host an awesome weekend with our ORP fam, so we grabbed the Group Site down the road at Dogtown Lake. Check out the historic town of Williams and Route 66 Explore scenic trails in the Kaibab National Forest Fish or hike at Dogtown Lake Enter to win official Offroad Passport swag in a range of epic camp games And more! Grab the family and come spend a weekend tent or RV camping with us. Don't be that person hearing about all the great stuff you missed for the next whole year - sign up now! LOCATION Dogtown Lake, just 7 miles south of Williams, AZ | Click here for: MAP We reserved the group camp site at Dogtown Lake campground. All campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Campground amenities include vault toilets, water and garbage bins. There are no hookups or dump station at the campground. Overflow parking is also available. Campers are drawn to the area's hiking and fishing opportunities. The lake is stocked with trout, crappie and channel catfish. Visitors can enjoy a guided nature trail near the lake and a hiking trail that leads to a scenic overlook of the area from the top of nearby Davenport Hill. The calm waters are inviting for canoes, kayaks and electric motorboats. Single motors of one horsepower or less are permitted. UPDATE: see above and word from camp host: FYI the spigots in the campground don't work right now, but there is a large tank of water where you can fill up a container to use in camp. ABOUT THE GROUP SITE The group site is Loop C in the image below, highlighted in yellow. If your RV set up is too large for the group site, we found these nearby alternatives for your consideration. Site 30 on Loop B (closest to the group site) is $88/night and can accommodate 2 RV's up to 40'. Site 3 on Loop A (across the lane from group site) is $60/night and can accommodate 1 RV up to 40'. COST Camping Fee (includes 2 night stay in group site): $60 per single vehicle $85 per vehicle pulling military style trailer / "bar-cart" $120 per vehicle pulling travel trailer, or RV, or RV pulling a vehicle MAX RV Length = 30' Camping Fees NON-Refundable after Aug 21, 2022 There are 3 Easy Options for Paying-in-Advance: 1) PayPal: Log in: Jump on to your PayPal account or app Input: Send to info@offroadpassport.com Forum Name: Include a note with your forum name and "2022 Gala" Payment Type: Choose "Friends & Family" as the payment method to avoid processing fees 2) Zelle: In your bank's app or website: Look for a Zelle option in the "Make Transfer" or "Send money" feature Send to: info@offroadpassport.com Message: Please include a note with your forum name and "2022 Gala" 3) Mail a Check: Make check payable to Offroad Passport Please indicate your forum name, 2022 Gala in the memo Mail check BEFORE August 21, 2022 to: Offroad Passport 3120 W Carefree Highway Ste 1-784 Phoenix AZ 85086-3202 If you are not able to Pay-in-Advance, please see Diane @dzJeepChic at the Gala event with cash or check Non-Campers Suggested Donation: This is ORP's annual fundraising event, and the reimbursement money from the camp site is our primary fundraising source. Non-campers can help out too by making a donation of $15/person (adult). Club & Supporting Memberships cover our absolute most basic operating costs and so we're really relying on this event to help us out. ITINERARY Will be updated as we nail down event details Friday (9/9) Arrive anytime after 2 PM, most folks show up mid afternoon. Setup your campsite. Dinner (self-prepared) and campfire social time, be sure to welcome any new faces! Saturday (9/10) Easy rated trail ride hosted by @4x4tographer Start time 9AM >>>>More info click here<<<< ORP Overland Field Day in camp Start time: 1:30PM ish ORP Annual Salsa & Dip Contest (late afternoon) Start time: after OOFD 3PM - 4PM ish 50/50 Raffle Announcements and Prizes, prizes, prizes! Start time: after the Salsa and Dip contest Campfire social time, visit with old friends and get to know new folks! Other things to do in camp Fishing or hiking at Dogtown Lake Camp games like corn hole Check out Williams on your own for touristy stuff, or just hang out and relax at camp! Sunday (9/11) Leisurely break camp, bid friends adieu & head home anytime! IMPORTANT NOTES Familiarize yourself with Offroad Passport's Pet Policy Be sure to bring everything you need for meals, including to cook with. While we don't know the exact layout, the campground description mentions some common grills and tables Alcohol at camp is OK - please be responsible and respectful. ABSOLUTELY NO DRINKING & DRIVING! This is a family-friendly event! Please print, sign, and bring this form with you to the event. SATURDAY ACTIVITIES ORP Overland Field Day Fun, easy challenges testing basic overlanding skills Details and Sign up HERE! As much fun to watch as it is to participate Special prize for the winner! Annual Salsa & Dip Contest: Enter your homemade salsa or dip! Back by popular demand, we are keeping the chip/veggie dip contest! Keep on ice until Saturday evening. Offroad Passport supplies the chips, but you're welcome to bring more. EVERYONE come hungry!! Enjoy the chips, salsas and dips and VOTE for the winners! The salsa and dip contests will compete separately - there will be 2 winners! Each winner gets to choose a new style ORP shirt! (lots of colors!) 50/50 ORP Raffle: Also back by popular demand is a 50/50 raffle! Tickets on sale Saturday afternoon/evening 1 Ticket Drawn Saturday evening - winner gets 50% of the ticket sales! Tickets: $5/Ticket | $20/5 Tickets HOW YOU CAN HELP! Bring a bundle of firewood for the community campfire pit NEW: Firewood is available for sale at the camp host. Proceeds benefit Dogtown Lake, a non-profit. Bring your corn hole or other lawn games to play at camp Make a donation (see "Suggested Donation" info above). NEW!! ORP new swag will be on display and available for purchase at special Gala discount prices. Bring some cash if you want in on this deal, there is no ATM machine on site. More info here... ATTENDEES Interested in joining in on the fun? Drop a comment below and let us know! Please indicate your camping set up; Tent, RV, Truck/Trailer? THX! @theksmith 2 Jeeps & 1 Travel Trailer (Camping Fee Paid In Advance) @dzJeepChic & @Number7 Truck & Tent (Camping Fee Paid In Advance) @4x4tographer & @Yodamom RV & Jeep (Camping Fee Paid In Advance) @shellback91 Jeep & Tent (Camping Fee Paid In Advance) @KtroubleA Jeep & Opus2 Trailer (Camping Fee Paid In Advance) @K2man56 Truck & Travel Trailer (Camping Fee Paid In Advance) @Mick Bowers Toyota LC & Tent (Camping Fee Paid In Advance) @Rawhyd Jeep & Tent (Camping Fee Paid In Advance) @Ken Ford Jeep & Teardrop trailer (Camping Fee Paid In Advance) @Curly Truck & Travel Trailer (Camping Fee Paid In Advance) @AZRNintheJeep242 Jeep & Tent (Camping Fee Paid In Advance) @Bradywgn71 & @kaspily Jeep & RV (Rented a separate space 43 on Loop B) @MzPriss Jeep & bar cart (Rented a airbnb in Williams) @Scott Miller Jeep & RV (Rented a separate space on Loop A) (Paid non-camper donation In Advance) @Lichen FJC & Tent (Camping Fee Paid In Advance) @Russ Chung Jeep & Camp Trailer (Camping Fee Paid In Advance) @Jeep XO Jeep & Tent @Squidee Bronco II & Tent (Camping Fee Paid In Advance) @andimac Jeep w/RTT (Camping Fee Paid In Advance)- 120 replies
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untilThe Dusy Ershim is an extremely difficult and beautiful 4x4 trail located in the middle-of-nowhere portion of the Sierra National Forest in California. It's often compared to The Rubicon Trail with similar granite slabs and towering pines, but most folks agree current trail conditions and the 30 mile length make it much tougher. The entire trail is higher elevation (9 to 10k feet), so there's an even shorter wheeling season of Aug 1 through Nov 1 depending on snowpack. This challenging overland adventure will entail rock-crawl style wheeling for 3 to 4 days with primitive tent camping by the trail each night. IMPORTANT: Please read this post in the pre-planning thread to know what you're getting into, this is not a typical Offroad Passport overland trip. ALSO: Note these dates could shift depending on weather or wildfires. The listed dates are actual wheeling dates (3 to 4 days), so add in time for travel to and from the Shaver Lake area. Full details & and sign-up Please note this is an Offroad Passport Club members-only event. View membership options →
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