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1/7/2023: 13th Annual Holiday Party Trail Ride BBQ Gift Exchange Cookie Contest: near Nothing, AZ: 4x4 Easy It's time for Offroad Passport's Annual Holiday party after the Holidays! Join us for an easy trail ride and big time fun with your Offroad Passport friends! We'll be grilling burgers & dogs for a potluck lunch, plus there's the infamous cut-throat white elephant gift game, kids gift exchange, and the annual cookie contest (and judging, yummy)! We're returning to Nothing, AZ again this year, with an easy desert trail ride to see some neat mining ruins before the party starts! Meet-up: 9:30 AM at Nothing, AZ (an hour north-west of Wickenburg). Map link here... Note there's literally nothing there (just a dirt pull-out), so fuel up & stock up on the way (in Wickenburg for most of you). Trail Info: Easy 4x4 trail with a couple small obstacles (see here for more info...). A high clearance street-legal 4x4 is required. We'll run the trail to visit some mining ruins and then head back out closer to Nothing for the actual party. We should be airing up back at Nothing by mid-afternoon. Other Important Info: Sorry, No Pets! With the large group, mingling, food, fire, grilling, and eating, this event is not suitable for pets. Please leave your dogs/cats/falcons/etc. at home this time! This is a Potluck event! Please see the sign-up list below and let us know what you can contribute. Subject to cancellation or postponement due to rain. CB channel 4, or GMRS channel 17 (462.600 Mhz), or ham simplex 146.460 Mhz Bring your cash if you'd like to get one of the new style ORP shirts at a discount! Click here for details... Bring a White Elephant Gift! Bring a wrapped gift to participate! $20 suggested gift value. 4x4 or outdoor/travel related gifts, or just something fun, but please bring something you'd actually love ❤️ to win!! Take a number for each gift you bring. The highest number goes first by opening any present. The next highest number may steal the first gift or open another one and so on until all the gifts are open. A gift may be stolen no more than 1 time per round, and is completely frozen on its 3rd owner (i.e. after its 2nd steal). Kids Gift Exchange: Please let us know the number of children you are bringing and their ages! Bring 1 wrapped gift for each child you bring (let us know the ages when you sign up). Try to bring a somewhat age/gender neutral gift that costs around $10. Adults will randomly number the gifts, and put all the numbers in a hat. Kids will each draw a number to see which gift they get. No stealing or anything, just a fun surprise gift. Trading is allowed after all the gifts are open, if any of them want to. Enter the Cookie Baking Contest! Bring your homemade cookies! Everyone gather to eat cookies and cast votes NOM NOM NOM!! The cookie with the most votes wins a NEW Offroad Passport T-Shirt! Potluck Sign-up: When you sign up, please let us know what potluck item you'll be bringing. Suggested foods listed below. Remember, ORP brings the burgers and hot dogs, and there's no dessert category because the Cookie Baking Contest covers that! Hamburgers & Hotdogs, A Grill, Charcoal & Lighter Fluid: - Provided by Team Offroad Passport Potluck Items Needed Hamburger Buns & Hotdog Buns: @Scott and Kim Miller 4 packages hamburger buns @Jbjr 3 packages hot dog buns Condiments (Ketchup, mustard, relish, mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, etc.): @Riddler ketchup, mustard, relish and mayo Cheese for the Hamburgers: @Jeep XO Sides/Salads/Appetizers: @4x4tographer & @Yodamom Potato Salad and Pasta Salad @Ladybug broccoli salad @Bradywgn71 Mac & Cheese @mbuckner 7 layer dip and tortilla chip appetizer @Riddler chips and homemade salsa Chips, etc.: @Mick Bowers Milk to go with cookies (duh): Soft Drinks: @Kenneth Johnson Ice: @SonoranWanderer Paper Plates, Plastic Cutlery, Napkins, etc.: @theksmith Bottled Water: @Curly Trash Bags: @Jeep XO Tables: @4x4tographer @Curly @Riddler @theksmith EZ-Ups: @4x4tographer @Curly Comment in this thread to let us know you are attending. Please include the number of people in your party. @Number7 & @dzJeepChic (Leaders) 2 @theksmith (Leaders) 4 @4x4tographer & @Yodamom + kids = 4 @Curly 2 @Ladybug & @ob1jeeper 2 @Jeep XO 1 @Bradywgn71 2 @Mick Bowers 2 @SonoranWanderer 1 @mbuckner 1 @Kenneth Johnson 1 @Riddler 3 @Jbjr 2 . . .

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)

Announcing ORP Overland Field Day! Join the fun while testing your outdoor and 4x4 skills for a chance to win. OOFD will be held Saturday, Sept 10 at the Dirt Formal Gala in Williams AZ. You don't want to miss out on all the fun! Sign up on this thread to compete - or just show up to watch the madness unfold! Ch-ch-ch-changes: The OOFD Challenge is designed for teams of 1 Person with 1 Off-Road Vehicle. Couples with 1 rig can still compete against each other sharing the same rig. Who's game?!? It's easy to enter - just post up below! The Challenges These are designed to test basic outdoor and 4x4 skills in a fun and entertaining way. Some are easier than others, and they're all sure to cause laughter! Slow Drags - 4 Low Challenge The world's slowest drag race! We'll put your low-range to the test in this crawl-speed vehicle challenge. Put It There - Tire Placement Skills Test This isn't your parent's parallel parking challenge! Precise tire placement can be critical on the trail; let's put those skills to the test Red Solo Cap - Trailhead Prep Test Red Solo Cups, blindfolds, and valve-stem caps collide in this hilarious challenge! Break It Down Now - Bug Out Challenge How quickly can you breakdown camp and hit the trails? The Battle Royale - Tie Breaker Challenge The ultimate smackdown challenge announced in the field in the event of a tie! Play silly games - Win silly prizes! The winners of OOFD 2022 get this one-of-a-kind t-shirt available only here! Ready to Rock: @Bradywgn71 | 2002 Jeep WJ 'Hope' @kaspily | 2002 Jeep WJ 'Hope' @4x4tographer | 2018 JLU 'The Balrog' @Yodamom | 2018 JLU 'The Balrog' @K2man56 | Dodge Ram . . .

1/9/2021: 11th Annual Holiday Party Trail Ride BBQ Gift Exchange Cookie Contest: near Carefree, AZ: 4x4 Easy Hey everyone!!! It's time for Offroad Passport's Annual Holiday party after the Holidays! Join us for a short easy trail ride and big time fun! There's BBQ'd burgers & dogs and a potluck lunch, the infamous cut-throat white elephant gift exchange, and the annual cookie contest (AND JUDGING - YUM!)! After all the fun and excitement we'll exit to Bartlett Dam Rd, probably airing up by mid-afternoon. It's a fun day with your Offroad Passport friends! MEET UP: 9:30 AM at the Shell gas station on Dynamite Road & Alma School Rd. Map link here... Note: You may want to get gas at a different place first though since that Shell is SO 'spensive! Trail Info: we'll be heading to the same spot as last year, but taking a slightly different route. i think this will make for about a 1 hour trail ride. the trail is still rated "easy", but you do need 4-wheel-drive. we'll exit towards Bartlett Dam Rd again which means the air-up spot is only about 20 minutes away after the party is over. This is a Potluck event! Offroad Passport supplies Hamburgers and Hotdogs (not the buns). Let us know what you can bring to contribute to the lunch (see sign-up below)! We'll also need tables, trash bags, etc. NOTE: There is no 'Desserts' category since the Cookie Baking Contest covers that! Potluck Sign-up: Hamburgers & Hotdogs: The Offroad Passport Team + brats/sausages from curbjumper Charcoal & Lighter Fluid: The Offroad Passport Team Hamburger & Hotdog Buns We estimate that we need 5 packages each of Hamburger and Hotdog buns. 1. Shellback91 - 3 Packs Hamburger Buns 2. KC4X4 - 3 Pack Hotdog Buns 3. 4. . Condiments (Ketchup, mustard, relish, mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, etc.) 1. Scottl - ketchup, mustard, mayo 2. KtroubleA - Onions, tomatoes, lettuce 3. Trail Toy - dill pickles & sweet pickle relish . Cheese for the Hamburgers: 1. johnpa 2. . Sides/Salads/Appetizers: 1. 4x4tographer 2. ob1jeeper 3. Curly 4. Bradywgn71 - sweet BBQ meatballs 5. . Chips, etc.: 1. Shellback91 2. GetNout . Soft Drinks: 1. spencerhahn 2. GetNout 3. . Ice: 1. GetNout - 2 bags 2. . Paper Plates, Plastic Cutlery, Napkins, etc.: 1. Trail Toy - paper plates and plastic cutlery 2. . Bottled Water: 1. 4x4tographer 2. Bradywgn71 . Trash Bags: 1. lofreqjeff - trash barrels, trash bags, trash hauling when we're done. Basic rock star! 2. . Tables: 1. 4x4tographer 2. ob1jeeper 3. Curly 4. Trail Toy 5. lofreqjeff 6. KC4X4 Enter the Cookie Baking Contest! Bring your homemade cookies! The cookie with the most votes wins some Offroad Passport Swag (1 T-shirt & 2 Round Decals!) + Mystery Prize! NEW THIS YEAR - Kid's Gift Exchange!!! Bring 1 wrapped gift per kid that costs around $10. The big people will randomly number the gifts, and put all the numbers in a hat. The kids will each draw a number to see which gift they get. No stealing or anything, just a fun surprise gift. Trading is allowed after all the gifts are open, if any of them want to. See Attendee's list below for kid's ages. Gift Exchange: Bring wrapped gift(s) to participate! $20 suggested limit. No limit on number of gifts per person. 4x4, Expedition, Camping or White Elephant! Have fun with it but please bring something YOU'D love to win. Take a number for each gift you bring. The highest number goes first by opening any present. The next highest number may steal the first gift or open another one and so on until all the gifts are open. A gift may be stolen no more than 1 time per round, and is completely frozen on its 3rd steal. Additional Info: This trip is subject to cancellation or postponement due to rain CB channel 4 -or- GMRS channel 17 (462.600 Mhz) -or- ham simplex 146.460 Mhz No Pets! With the large group, mingling, food and BBQ grill, this trip is not a suitable place for pets. Please leave your dogs/cats/falcons/etc. at home for this event! Holiday Party Merch Specials: Since the cookie contest winner gets to pick out a shirt, we're bringing all of the ORP schwag! Let us know if you want to buy something. Men's Light Weight ORP Tshirts - 2 side print: Gray $13 White $10 Attending: @dzJeepChic & @Number7 @theksmith @4x4tographer & @Yodamom + 2 Girls 6 & 10 Yrs. @shellback91 & Mrs.Shellback @ob1jeeper& @Ladybug @Curly @Bradywgn71 & @kaspily @lofreqjeff & Mrs.lofreq & 1 Girl - 9 Yrs. @KC4X4 @johnpa +1 @scottL +1 @KtroubleA +3 @curbjumper @spencerhahn @GetNout +1 Just post a reply in this thread saying you'd like to go and we'll put you on the roster!

We're afraid that continuing to call the annual event the 'Cinders', that it's going to confuse people, and they're going to drive to the Cinders even though we're at a different location. 😊 What should we name the big, awesome, salsa contest, games, shenanigans, annual event? Vote and discuss below!

Offroad Passport Year-End Sale! Now through the end of the year, join the Club and get a FREE Offroad Passport Value Tee! Click for Club Info Get a year's worth of off-road adventures, a set of round decals (always included), plus a great shirt to wear out on the trail, for only $39! Valid for returning Club members who's membership lapsed! Includes $39 Gift Card purchases - makes a wonderful gift!! Includes Shipping. Choose Lady's or Men's Styles. Offer valid through 12/31/2019. Excludes renewals of current club memberships. The New member processing team will contact you to see which style/size you want; shirt will ship with decals packet. Click here to learn more and sign up - Club Membership!

Offroad Passport Garage Sale Offroad Passport Tee Shirts $5.00 each! We sampled a new tee shirt vendor over the summer that did not meet our exacting standards. There's nothing wrong with these shirts per se, except that our logo isn't perfect, and some of them fit weird. We don't feel that we can sell them as Official Offroad Passport merchandise in good conscience. So to cut our losses, we're selling them at a fraction of their cost. There are many creative uses for tee shirts: Jeep seat back covers, shop rags, classy wall hanging, wrap your tools in them, plus so many more! And if you end up with a shirt you like to wear then, SCORE! These are ALL LADIES SIZES ONLY! They all have the Offroad Passport words logo on the upper left front, and the round logo on the back. Various styles described below. HOW TO SNAG YOURS: FIRST COME FIRST SERVED! Simply respond to this thread telling us which ones you want! We can either save them until the next time we see you or ship them to you at regular USPS rates. Ultra soft tri-blend tees: 1 Next Level Apparel - Olive size XXL, 2 Hanes Nano Tees - Light Heather Gray size L & XL Gildan Ultra 100% cotton tees: 1 Light Heather Gray size XXL, 2 Dark Gray size XXL & XXXL: 100% cotton classic tees Dark Heather Gray size XXL & XXXL (these looked a hellova lot better on the vendor's design editor!):