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    Hey everyone - I’ll start out by saying I’m *very* new. The majority of my experience comes from watching YouTube videos on off-roading and helping my best friend jump his mom’s Range Rover off a homemade ice ramp in their backyard (what can I say? It was the early 90s and we were bored).

    Also don’t have my vehicle yet. I have a reservation/order for a new Bronco Wildtrak (that I likely won’t see until sometime early-ish next year). And I think it’d be kind of lame to post a pic of a vehicle I don’t have yet. Plus - rumor is there’s going to be a green option that I’ll likely opt for…and I’m not going to post a photoshopped pic with a guess of which shade of green it’ll be.

    All that said - I understand the extreme limits of my knowledge and capability. So for now I’m on here to learn as much as I can. When I finally get my Bronco I’m going to take it on some dirt roads and just get a feel for how she drives. I don’t want to be the jerk blocking the trail because I drove way past my abilities and got stuck…so I’ll be progressing slowly.

    Ok so now that the negatives are out of the way - grew up in Colorado (cherry Creek class of 95 CU Boulder ‘99). I’ve been hiking/backpacking/camping my entire life. Now that I have a family and a little kid I’m converting my camping setup from super light to a heavier overlanding set up.

    Aside from my love of the mountains one of my primary drivers is taking my daughter up into the mountains and showing her what nature looks like away from people. When I was a little kid my grandfather had a Jeep Wagoneer and I spent a lot of time with him and my dad on very rough roads going to check out some new property he bought. Those days eating cheese sandwiches hiking around looking for mine corners that marked the edges of the property are some of the happiest memories I have. I want the same for my daughter. I want her to have an appreciation of nature and the amazing state we live in.

    Also my schedule isn’t a traditional 9-5. I’m an airline pilot so while I’m gone for chunks of time I will have time to go up to the mountains on weekdays (in case there’s anyone else in the group who’s partial to off-roading during the week). I figure trails will be quieter, traffic will be more manageable, and there won’t be a 1hr wait at BeauJos.

    Happy to be here and looking forward to experiencing what our amazing state has to offer.

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    Nice to meet you Max and welcome.
    I'm looking forward to seeing you and the Bronco out on a trail one day soon!

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    welcome to the group!


    can't wait to see a non-Bronco Sport out on the street and trails


    Given how long you will be waiting for your new Bronco, if you are ever interested in doing a ride along I am sure people would gladly open up their passenger door to you for a run, I did it once when my trucks 4 wheel drive failed before we started a trail and it was still a great time. Would be glad to take you in my rig if it's a run that I'm not taking my family along

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    TDash previously posted:
    "welcome to the group!


    can't wait to see a non-Bronco Sport out on the street and trails


    Given how long you will be waiting for your new Bronco, if you are ever interested in doing a ride along I am sure people would gladly open up their passenger door to you for a run, I did it once when my trucks 4 wheel drive failed before we started a trail and it was still a great time. Would be glad to take you in my rig if it's a run that I'm not taking my family along"

    I’d love a ride along thank you so much for the offer! Probably the safest way for me to learn…plus I can pick your brain about gear I’m going to need (already starting a list for stuff like recovery boards and a tire inflation/deflation machine).

    thanks again and keep me posted anytime you have a spare seat!

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    yup keep an eye on threads that pop up here: https://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums...ned-Trail-Runs

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    Welcome. I am the retired old fart here and can usually go wheeling any day I want. Usually have vacant seat as my wife hates bumpy rides. Only time I don't is if I am taking my grand kids out for a ride.
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    Welcome Matt , you will fit right in, we have people of all abilities and it always great to share our experiences with noobs.

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    Welcome. I'm always down for a co-pilot for any of the runs I make. I've been wheeling for decades and always happy to be a sounding board for any questions.

    And I'm happy to help you do the mods yourself if you're interested. I can even provide space for that.

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    Welcome to the dark side...
    we have cookies !!!
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    In a never ending search for the proper mix of dirt & rock !

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    Welcome to the group!

    I'll reinforce the "open seat" idea. There typically are several open seats are available at a run. It's a shame to let them go empty.

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    Welcome! Can't wait to see that Bronco! A lot of the places we wheel at have rental Jeeps available (as well as seats in our rigs) if you want to get some driving in.

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    Welcome, can’t wait to see the bronco!

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