No Pavement: Overlanding Phoenix to Crown King to Payson! Part 2 – Ultimate Adventure 2017

Part 2 of Ultimate Adventure 2017. The standard Ultimate Adventure formula has typically been one hardcore off-road day followed by a long, slogging road day to get to the next trail system. However, for UA2017 even our road days required low-range. With another incredibly hot day in store, we began Day Two high-tailing it out of Phoenix, Arizona, into the outlying mountains and began climbing in elevation. As the trail continued the scenery got better, the terrain got a bit more challenging, and mechanical issues began to manifest themselves. By the time we got to our camp that night, we had plenty of repairs to make from rebuilding a steering box to bending suspension links back into shape, welding stuff back together, and more. Day Three began early and promised an equally slim amount of pavement as Day Two as we hopped on the DeSoto Mine Trail. With rocky ledges, steep switcbacks, and killer scenery, the hot, dusty trail continued until many of the vehicles were on vapors. After a quick fuel stop, we were back on dirt and more overlanding, taking the Great Western Trail to our final destination for the day. In the end, this would the longest off-road day in Ultimate Adventure history. But it’s not over and the rest of UA2017 would see more firsts for this event. ... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!

2018 Audi SQ5 – Redline: Review

When the first Audi SQ5 showed up in 2014, it quickly become the SUV of choice for the family man who refused to give up driving fun when you were forced into a more practical SUV. The latest version replaces its old Supercharged V6 for a new turbo V6, gains a long list of new tech features, all while delivering the typical Audi refinement and quality you’ve come to expect from the brand. However, the SQ5 is no longer the only choice on the market and competitors from BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar, and Porsche are looking to dethrone the SQ5 from its throne.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!