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RIDE FREE<br />
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The dictionary uses an interesting phrase to define freeriding:<br />
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The original concept of freeriding was that there was no set course, goals, or rules to abide by.”<br />
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This simple phrase can encompass the entire season of rides that took place in a location that has<br />
been dubbed “Area 52.” Not a place that one would happen across, a strange sequence of events<br />
led to our discovery of this off-road gem. Between local oil exploration and my work in wilderness<br />
rescue, I happened across the landscape and knew it was a special place. The nearby plains<br />
suddenly sink into a large series<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 1" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=1">LIFESTYLES OFF THE BEATEN PATHIssue 1 • Volume 5</a> LIFESTYLES OFF THE BEATEN PATHIssue 1 • Volume 5<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 2" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=2">SUSPENSIONS • BODY PROTECTION • LOW RANGE GEAR</a> SUSPENSIONS • BODY PROTECTION • LOW RANGE GEAR<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 3" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=3">the new icon cJ3B</a> the new icon cJ3B<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 4" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=4">L i f e s t y l e s o f f t h e b e a t e n p</a> L i f e s t y l e s o f f t h e b e a t e n p<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 5" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=5"></a> <a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 6" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=6">DepartmentsFrom The Editor......................</a> DepartmentsFrom The Editor......................<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 7" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=7">FeaturesThrough The Sands of Time:Ecospedition </a> FeaturesThrough The Sands of Time:Ecospedition <a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 8" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=8">JPFreek Adventure Magazine likes Jeep® vehicles. </a> JPFreek Adventure Magazine likes Jeep® vehicles. <a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 9" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=9">Photo by Alexis Carvallo</a> Photo by Alexis Carvallo<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 10" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=10"></a> <a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 11" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=11">JEEP ADVENTURERS SHOW THEIR LOVE BY GOING TO</a> JEEP ADVENTURERS SHOW THEIR LOVE BY GOING TO<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 12" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=12">Utah’s Crawlfest of the SouthwestRed rocks, rigs</a> Utah’s Crawlfest of the SouthwestRed rocks, rigs<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 13" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=13">Renegade Trail. We ended up back in townin time </a> Renegade Trail. We ended up back in townin time <a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 14" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=14">Jeep Brand Broadens Vehicle Lineup </a> Jeep Brand Broadens Vehicle Lineup <a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 15" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=15">APRIL/MAY • 2010</a> APRIL/MAY • 2010<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 16" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=16">Jeep Jamboree U.S.A. 2010Trip Schedule Jeep </a> Jeep Jamboree U.S.A. 2010Trip Schedule Jeep <a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 17" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=17">North Face Out InTheaters Now Based on a tru</a> North Face Out InTheaters Now Based on a tru<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 18" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=18">APRIL/MAY • 2010New Options For Adventure Trav</a> APRIL/MAY • 2010New Options For Adventure Trav<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 19" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=19">Lost ivilization iscovered In he azon</a> Lost ivilization iscovered In he azon<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 20" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=20">A Modern Day War Wagon!By Mike Fissel What do</a> A Modern Day War Wagon!By Mike Fissel What do<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 21" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=21">APRIL/MAY • 2010 Now EvenMappier!</a> APRIL/MAY • 2010 Now EvenMappier!<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 22" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=22"></a> <a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 23" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=23">Because the shirt you're wearing is </a> Because the shirt you're wearing is <a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 24" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=24">Through TheSands of Time:Ecospedition 2009 I</a> Through TheSands of Time:Ecospedition 2009 I<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 25" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=25"> The expedition was organized by Gerrit Seys,Pr</a> The expedition was organized by Gerrit Seys,Pr<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 26" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=26">dark and by the time we reached Ben Guerdane, the</a> dark and by the time we reached Ben Guerdane, the<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 27" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=27">of stars: “This is it! This is why we drove that </a> of stars: “This is it! This is why we drove that <a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 28" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=28">APRIL/MAY • 2010gamble and use the last petrol </a> APRIL/MAY • 2010gamble and use the last petrol <a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 29" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=29">additional protection with MOPAR skid plates. We</a> additional protection with MOPAR skid plates. We<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 30" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=30">RIDE FREERIDE FREEBy Ben Nance“Th</a> RIDE FREERIDE FREEBy Ben Nance“Th<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 31" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=31">pound beasts were built for the sole purpose ofr</a> pound beasts were built for the sole purpose ofr<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 32" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=32">APRIL/MAY • 2010washes. Each branching valley h</a> APRIL/MAY • 2010washes. Each branching valley h<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 33" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=33">APRIL/MAY • 2010</a> APRIL/MAY • 2010<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 34" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=34"> Join N.O.R.A. todayand help keep it that w</a> Join N.O.R.A. todayand help keep it that w<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 35" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=35"> Forget TPS reports.Here</a> Forget TPS reports.Here<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 36" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=36">ia Dreamin’C a l i f </a> ia Dreamin’C a l i f <a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 37" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=37">itCsnaGMthrotrlutaWreS</a> itCsnaGMthrotrlutaWreS<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 38" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=38">APRIL/MAY • 2010The Big Sluice, where the bould</a> APRIL/MAY • 2010The Big Sluice, where the bould<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 39" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=39">Wanna know how I got here?Rompalicious 4x4 </a> Wanna know how I got here?Rompalicious 4x4 <a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 40" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=40">Industry InterviewsInterview withMartyn </a> Industry InterviewsInterview withMartyn <a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 41" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=41">expanded our line to include items like military</a> expanded our line to include items like military<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 42" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=42"> The quality of the canvas being used for the JK</a> The quality of the canvas being used for the JK<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 43" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=43">BabygotBack.The new JPFreekTireCover by Spar</a> BabygotBack.The new JPFreekTireCover by Spar<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 44" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=44">Cruising and Jeeping on theMexican Riviera – Par</a> Cruising and Jeeping on theMexican Riviera – Par<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 45" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=45"> For our cruise we chose Carnival Cruise Liness</a> For our cruise we chose Carnival Cruise Liness<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 46" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=46">APRIL/MAY • 2010 About two hours into our trip</a> APRIL/MAY • 2010 About two hours into our trip<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 47" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=47"> With our tasting done, we weretreated to a “sn</a> With our tasting done, we weretreated to a “sn<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 48" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=48">24x7 Order L ne (888)221-6574i :Rompa c ous 4x</a> 24x7 Order L ne (888)221-6574i :Rompa c ous 4x<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 49" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=49"> Are you tired of the same old music services </a> Are you tired of the same old music services <a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 50" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=50">Book Review:101 Jeep PerformanceProjectsAPRIL</a> Book Review:101 Jeep PerformanceProjectsAPRIL<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 51" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=51">VholdR Contour HD Helmet Camera The Contour HD</a> VholdR Contour HD Helmet Camera The Contour HD<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 52" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=52">Hobie Mirage AdventureIsland KayakAPRIL/MAY • </a> Hobie Mirage AdventureIsland KayakAPRIL/MAY • <a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 53" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=53">APRIL/MAY • 2010 Due to its size and weight, </a> APRIL/MAY • 2010 Due to its size and weight, <a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 54" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=54">MountainsmithTravel TrunkDuffel Bags The Tra</a> MountainsmithTravel TrunkDuffel Bags The Tra<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 55" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=55">Rola® NV2™Hitch Mount If you’re looking for a </a> Rola® NV2™Hitch Mount If you’re looking for a <a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 56" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=56">TREK NOW GPS Trails and TracksSoftwareAPRIL/MA</a> TREK NOW GPS Trails and TracksSoftwareAPRIL/MA<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 57" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=57">Lowa Jannu Mid Trekking Boots Lowa’s Jannu Mid</a> Lowa Jannu Mid Trekking Boots Lowa’s Jannu Mid<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 58" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=58">4xGuard Leads the Way for WK GrandCherokee Owner</a> 4xGuard Leads the Way for WK GrandCherokee Owner<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 59" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=59"> Front, Belly, & Rear Guards: Crafted from</a> Front, Belly, & Rear Guards: Crafted from<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 60" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=60"> Matrix Brush Guard System: Now this is a coo</a> Matrix Brush Guard System: Now this is a coo<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 61" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=61">Expedicion de lasAmericas DVD In 1978, Mark </a> Expedicion de lasAmericas DVD In 1978, Mark <a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 62" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=62">Pro Gear Titanium U-jointRetention DeviceAPRIL</a> Pro Gear Titanium U-jointRetention DeviceAPRIL<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 63" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=63"></a> <a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 64" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=64"> APRIL/MAY • 2010AMERICAN OVERLAND EXPED</a> APRIL/MAY • 2010AMERICAN OVERLAND EXPED<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 65" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=65">APRIL/MAY • 2010</a> APRIL/MAY • 2010<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 66" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=66">Safety:· Fire Extinguishers· Power Flare· F</a> Safety:· Fire Extinguishers· Power Flare· F<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 67" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=67">RecoveryEquipment&Gear:· Winch Warn 9.5 TI· V</a> RecoveryEquipment&Gear:· Winch Warn 9.5 TI· V<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 68" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=68">Dunes & DesertsBy Mike Schwartz Photos by</a> Dunes & DesertsBy Mike Schwartz Photos by<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 69" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=69">north of Dumont Dunes. </a> north of Dumont Dunes. <a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 70" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=70">APRIL/MAY • 2010stopped at Badwater, which is o</a> APRIL/MAY • 2010stopped at Badwater, which is o<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 71" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=71"> Making our way over the pass we were greetedwi</a> Making our way over the pass we were greetedwi<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 72" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=72">as it was one way in and out, should the weather</a> as it was one way in and out, should the weather<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 73" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=73">Authentic OutdOOr FOOtweArG</a> Authentic OutdOOr FOOtweArG<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 74" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=74">Installing a Warn 9.5Ti Winch on a MoparOff Road</a> Installing a Warn 9.5Ti Winch on a MoparOff Road<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 75" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=75"> notice this until I complet</a> notice this until I complet<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 76" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=76"> bolt. Also note that I put the red power w</a> bolt. Also note that I put the red power w<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 77" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=77"> CWe have been called the #1 Jeep Exclusive </a> CWe have been called the #1 Jeep Exclusive <a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 78" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=78"></a> <a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 79" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=79">kull N Bones5.00plusTaxMastHead decal$5.00</a> kull N Bones5.00plusTaxMastHead decal$5.00<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 80" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=80">Hut Meals andTree SnacksBy Alison WilliamsSpon</a> Hut Meals andTree SnacksBy Alison WilliamsSpon<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 81" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=81">Here are some ideas for your hutmeals and tree s</a> Here are some ideas for your hutmeals and tree s<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 82" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=82">Chef Mark DeNittisHost & Director of The 7 Bar G</a> Chef Mark DeNittisHost & Director of The 7 Bar G<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 83" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=83">Cooking your hamburger on a campfire by wrapping </a> Cooking your hamburger on a campfire by wrapping <a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 84" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=84"> MoreCommon Trail TechniquesText b</a> MoreCommon Trail TechniquesText b<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 85" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=85">to give you a chance to avoid his mistake. Look fi</a> to give you a chance to avoid his mistake. Look fi<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 86" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=86">A Winter of FunBy Will MorganAPRIL/MAY • 2010</a> A Winter of FunBy Will MorganAPRIL/MAY • 2010<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 87" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=87">roof. For those that don’t have their own machine</a> roof. For those that don’t have their own machine<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 88" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=88">offer a smooth ride up the slope keeping the wait </a> offer a smooth ride up the slope keeping the wait <a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 89" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=89">Our mission is to empower generations to enjoy th</a> Our mission is to empower generations to enjoy th<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 90" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=90">DByPi It’s no secret that Amer</a> DByPi It’s no secret that Amer<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 91" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=91">soaring (700 percent in the past 25 years)becaus</a> soaring (700 percent in the past 25 years)becaus<a title="JPFreek - April/May 2010 page 92" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b813c2bd?page=92"> WARN WINCHES. WHEN IT'S TI</a> WARN WINCHES. WHEN IT'S TI