For what little wheeling we did in the Black Hills, seemed we worked really hard for those two days.

Outlaws Run 2019.

This years Outlaws Run was quite a wild ride. My original plan through the Black Hills of Wyoming and South Dakota didn’t really pan out thanks to all the snow that the Black Hills got ( 5-8″ in Sundance, WY and 15″ in Deadwood, SD). We still had a blast making the most of the conditions. I always seem to check off a lot of bucket list items on these runs, but add a lot more at the same time. We plan to be back to the Black Hills, just maybe not so late in the year…..

Just started working on pics, will post more when I can.

For now, one from our really long day of wheeling. About half way through, we started breaking trails. Most of the group getting stuck at least once.

Every year I lead a trip with the Rising Sun 4×4 club chasing Butch Cassidy and his Wild Bunch. This year were heading to the Black Hills for a week. Always a fun trip with good friends.

Hopefully the weather holds out while were out there…

Pic: Outlaws Run 2017 in the San Rafael Swell of Utah. Making our way over Fixit Pass.

Every year we head down to Antonito, CO and Chama, NM to ride and chase the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad.

The aspens were just about to peak this year but the leaves froze with last weeks storm. Had an enjoyable time riding the train on Saturday. We chased the train on the Antonito side from Whiplash Curve to Sublette, NM. Lots of fun!

Just got pics downloaded, will post more when I get them edited.

#488 at Sublette, NM.

Every fall I head down to Chama, NM with the 4×4 club to ride and chase the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad. A most enjoyable steam train that goes from Chama, NM to Antonito, CO.

Excited for a fall ride on the Cumbres and Toltec.

And camping, excited for some fall camping!

I’ve always enjoyed working on vehicles ( was a mechanic at Kuni Lexus of Denver for six years), but feel as i’m getting older, would rather pay someone to do some of that work. This weekend I set out to do a simple oil change on the 4runner to get ready for some up coming trips with the 4×4 club, only to find it turning into a longer project….

After picking up a oil filter from the Toyota dealership, I headed to AutoZone to pick up oil, only to have the battery go bad on me ( it took three tries to get the right battery from AutoZone for the 4runner). While there, I found the negative terminal connector broken. After replacing both, I headed to my parents house to change the oil. Frustrated from earlier, I wasn’t paying attention and drained the transmission fluid ( rolls eyes). Realized what I did a half block after leaving, I parked the truck and went home. I made better progress on everything Sunday…

Definitely ready for some fall camping with the 4×4 club.

Finding a broken negative terminal connector after realizing the battery is shot (only a year old).

A more productive day Sunday working on the 4runner.

Toyota Trails is a bi monthly magazine published by the Toyota Land Cruiser Association. I’ve had the good fortune of getting some photographs and articles published in the past, but that seemed to take a hiatus. So was pleasantly surprised when I got the latest issue to see one of my pics on the cover. Definitely made my week when I got it.

On the cover: My good friend Sean making his way up to Bull Creek Pass. Deep in the Henry Mountains of south eastern Utah. Pic was from the summer 4th of July trip with Sean driving and I riding along. Guess I need to get back into submitting my work:).