Judith the Jeep

04/01/2025

Holy cow 😂😂 Throw back to my first camping trip in the hills! This was my 2000 2WD Ford Ranger. I couldn't tell you how many times I got that thing stuck out here. 100% budget camping. Just took what I had and ran with it!

01/01/2025

What a great way to start the new year! Scoped out a trail I didn't even know existed. I proceeded to clobber my drone into the canyon, never to be seen again. So that was great! I still have to be incredibly thankful for the day. Great views, a fun new trail, and a day in the XJ.

29/12/2024

"Sir, I'm gonna need to see your license to shred"

28/12/2024

What a rig!

What are your must haves when out wheeling? Tools, blankets, 2A items, music, snacks, doggos?

27/12/2024

Thanks again for the support everyone! Already have a simple project planned for the grant!

Introducing our 2024 Ambassador of the Year, Ty Brown!

Not only is Ty a longtime Tread Trainer, but he also serves on the Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board and Black Hills 4×4 Coalition to advocate on behalf of off-roaders and public land users. Ty has coordinated and participated in stewardship projects across the Black Hills National Forest and helps share responsible recreation education to motorized recreationists across the state.

As this year’s winner, Ty will receive a custom office chair courtesy of Corbeau Seats USA, a $500 grant from Tread Lightly! for a project of his choice and a custom plaque honoring Ty as the 2024 recipient.

Read more about Ty and his incredible impact: https://loom.ly/wAeIwyM

27/12/2024

Title is alittle mis-leading but Deb Haaland (secretary of interior) has signed the Rapid Creek Water Shed act! Officially protecting the Jenny Gultch and Pactola area from Mineral development for the next 20 years!

https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-finalizes-protections-pactola-reservoir-rapid-creek?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR31OGiaxs2XIc2xiBRFYVrE3dNjfWwWaI4bluV18z2yjKo53qH1RnWR5ZQ_aem_ZpxEzqv_kWPIQTh4Ksz1Zw

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has signed Public Land Order 7956, finalizing protections for the Pactola Reservoir–Rapid Creek Watershed on the Black Hills National Forest from the potential effects of mineral exploration and development.

26/12/2024

Merry Christmas, everyone! I hope you received all the 4x4/car parts you wanted. Camera gear, too!

17/12/2024

Old but gold over the dash from Judith the Jeep. This was on our way back from Laramie Wyoming!

16/12/2024

Remember that time we tried to limp that old bus from Laramie back to Custer State Park? It made it, but with a top speed of 45, it wasn't fun 😂

16/12/2024

Sometimes, days like this are all you need.

11/12/2024

Hit up one of the seasonal trails before they close for the winter. Had to get some measurements on a few spots for a future project. It was such a great day out there, and glad I got to go!

08/12/2024

Solid morning tracking down a few old mines.

07/12/2024

Another hat added to the list! Starting in November, I was appointed to sit on the Black Hills National Forest Advisory board, representing Developed Recreation, OHV use, as well as Commercial recreation (rentals). It's a huge honor to sit on this board, and I hope to continue collaborating with the local 4x4 OHV groups like the clubs that make up the Black Hills 4x4 Coalition, as well as the Offroad Riders Association! I can't thank you all enough for the help and support over the years. I hope we can continue all the trail clean ups, and the trail work we have been accomplishing!

06/12/2024

Finally, I found the fuel leak! The fuel pump assembly gasket has failed, dumping lots of fuel! Parts are ordered. Still saving up to get the sport cage and harness bar. Overall, the Jeep itself has been awesome, and I absolutely love the rig!

03/12/2024

I wanted to share this with you guys here! Over on a Facebook group I'm in, a guy there recently shared his 1955 Chevy 3600. Him and his family have owned this truck for over 50 years! It's been to all the National Parks and served as their camping and offroad rig for years. I thought this was just too cool not to share. To me, this is what it's all about! The rig now sits retired in his backyard, with hopes to get it going again.

29/11/2024

Taken almost 100,000 miles ago.

27/11/2024

Same same, but diffffferent

25/11/2024

I saw this posted over on a random page, and I wanted to share it. Normally, when it comes to flat fenders, I think they look best stock. However, I absolutely fell in love with this build! Tag the owner if you know who's it is!