Article and photos by Brad Yhard, OF4WD Board of Directors 2017-present Note that this article represent the opinion of the author, not OF4WD. There are many routes to modifications which are valid, this is simply my story. If you have read my last article (Bought a New 4×4) and took my advice, you have … read more
Brad Yhard, OF4WD Board of Directors 2017 So you bought your first Jeep or other 4×4 capable vehicle. If you are like my wife 2 years ago, you are excited and want to get onto a trail! Or perhaps you are like me 1 year ago, and are nervous about taking it on a … read more
The annual Adopt-A-Road highway cleanup this year will be on , Sunday September 10th 2017. Both sides of Highway 507 is cleaned for 3 km heading north from the intersection with Highway 36. Please sign up if you can make it. This is a great way to give back to the community and have some fun with … read more
On a very rainy day in September we had the third and final newbie run of the season. Take a look at the recap video: Footage provided by Erin O’Reilly, Kevin Hopp, Mike Thomson, and Monica Gaudet. To see the photo album please visit the following link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/132575763@N02/albums/72157676675477515
On July 23, 2016, we had the second newbie run of the season. We had 29 rigs registered for the run and the trails that were run were the trails at South Wind, Scotch Line, Old Logging, and Crystal Lake. Take a look at the recap video: Footage provided by Stephenie Blasko, Lorinda Miles, and Raymond … read more
On May 28, 2016, we had the first newbie run of the season. It was the hottest weekend of the year so far – 32 degrees without humidity! – and the weather was perfect for offroading. We had 28 rigs registered for the run and four different groups of varying abilities ran Crystal Lake, Old Logging, … read more
Article and Pictures submitted by Mark Bachman On the 4th of June 2016, a small but fearless group OF4WD members braved the clear skies and beautiful sunshine to give a little something back to one of our off-roading “host” communities through the Adopt-A-Road program of Peterborough County. After a brief welcome and safety orientation, the … read more
Ok, so I know that I sucked you into reading this by posting the Camp NL logo for this year. But this is a very important topic to read. It had to do with membership renewals. Some of you may be aware that our membership period runs from April 1st until March 31st and some … read more
This year our annual Adopt-A-Road highway cleanup will be on Saturday, June 4. Every year we cleanup both sides of highway 507 for a 3 km stretch heading north from the intersection with highway 36. We rely on volunteers from the OF4WD to assist with this project that benefits the local community and brings awareness to … read more
Over the February Family Day long weekend a brave group of our members tackled the trails at South Wind Motel & Campground for the first inaugural Ray’s Winter Wonderland. Why were they brave? Because there was an extreme cold weather alert and temperatures were around -30 degrees Celsius! A total of 8 trucks with both … read more
