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Drew's Rubicon Bash 2004 For the fifth consecutive year, four wheelers have gathered at the Rubicon Trail for an event known as Drew's Bash. Originally started by Drew Persson the event was adopted in 2003 by the Gettin' Off 4WD Club. Typically held on Fathers' Day weekend, the event was moved forward a week this year as to not conflict with the TLCA's Rubithon. Unlike previous Toyota biased runs, this year's Bash was well balanced between Jeeps and Toyotas. No entrance fees or safety inspections were necessary on the run, which has transformed into a more informal trail ride as the years progress.

Winter Fun Festival 2004 January is not often considered a peaking four wheeling month, but you could hardly tell from the turnout for the 22nd annual Cal4Wheel Winter Fun Festival. Over 700 people showed up for the event, with nearly all of the 13 scheduled runs selling out well in advance. One of the reasons for Winter Fun's popularity is the diversity of the event. There are trails ranging from dirt roads with a light dusting of snow to passes where the drifts are several feet deep.

Dusy-Ershim OHV Route Dusy-Ershim is a grueling 33 mile long trail winding through the central Sierra Nevada mountain range. The trail passes by granite domes, alpine lakes, pristine meadows, and dense forests. Obstacles like Chicken Rock, Thompson Hill, and Divorce Rock ensure that drivers spend as much time paying attention to the trail as the scenery.

Minnesota Challenge, 2003 The goal was to 4 wheel in 8 different places in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin in 8 days. There was no need for silly rules like 'no trailers'. The invite list was far from exclusive. This was meant to be a real world 4 wheeling adventure with real people and real trucks.

East Coast 4Runner Jamboree 2003 The third annual East Coast 4Runner Jamboree (EC4RJ) was the biggest and wettest event yet. Over 50 Toyotas converged at Paragon Off Road Park in Hazelton, Pennsylvania for three days of four wheeling and camaraderie. Trail rides of every difficulty level and a raffle were just part of the event. Jay Kopycinski came all the way from Phoenix to cover the event and witness some of the East Coast's toughest trails.

Cruise Moab 2003 Bill Morgan recounts his trip to Moab for the Toyota Land Cruiser Association's 2003 Cruise Moab. Bill and his friends drove out from Denver to take on trails such as Hell's Revenge, Poison Spider Mesa, and Metal Masher.

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