Judith the Jeep

14/07/2025

The Photo Shoot Jeeps for the America 250 event have made a stop in Rapid City! Cool to see as they make their way across the US for the America 250 event taking place in 354 days.

11/07/2025

Might have to coordinate with .mooo on the fit for this car show.

08/07/2025

Cleaning up hard drives again, and man. I remember these days like they were yesterday. Some of my first well planned and thought-out adventures. I still remember how proud I was getting my first motorized trail pass! Before the days of , all I had was a few books. I had been creeping the Black Hills 4-wheelers forum page, learning what I could there. It was shortly after this time I'd go on to meet . Sometimes, I really really miss these days. The most basic trails felt like heart racing challenges. Plus, this Jeep was so dang clean.

04/07/2025

There is an extremly well built XJ up for sale right now up in North Dakota. I personally know the guy who built this rig, and it's one hell of an XJ!

https://www.bismanonline.com/99_jeep_cherokee_xj?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR7KVAMkBcKyFqcWtLxk262C2n9m8Grf8WK0Hj6PJyoKCP9s9MvduLXjlQ2EXg_aem_V8p7zgdVyGNwFl-XGl9bBA

99 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4.0 AX15 5 speed 199k miles Front axle HP Dana 30 4.88 gears, Detroit Trutrac, trussed, gussets, chromoly axles, larger WJ brakes and steering. Solid diff cover. Rear

04/07/2025

Tag along to see what's left in this old Ghost town along the Black Hills!

Judith the Jeep is back on the trail, and this time, we're exploring a long forgotten ghost town hidden deep in the back country of Wyoming.Chasing a curiosi...

03/07/2025

Solid day on Iceman. Huge thanks to for the invite. Also, by the end of today, I felt like I had been wheeling with for years 😂 I had an awesome time, YJ did great, little bit of carnage. Good times.

30/06/2025

This guy in the UTV world said it. Not me, and I'm glad the quiet part is getting said out loud now.

Not Everyone Deserves to Ride

By Doug Russell | Colorado SxS Adventures

Yeah, I said it.

Look, I love this lifestyle. I’ve built friendships on the trail, cleared my head at 10,000 feet, and learned more about trust and resilience in a recovery strap than I ever did in a conference room. But the truth is, not everyone belongs out here. And no one wants to say it—so I will.

Because lately, I’ve seen more people out there treating the backcountry like their personal playground… with no clue and even less respect.

If You Don’t Respect the Trail, Stay Off It

Tearing up wet trails, blasting off the trail, burning donuts in alpine meadows—if this is your version of fun, we are not the same. This ain’t a video game. That trail you just destroyed? It took volunteers and time and money to keep it open. Now we all pay for your ignorance.

If that offends you—good. You probably needed to hear it.

Rentals and Rookies Ain’t the Problem—It’s the Attitude

I don’t care if you’re new. I don’t care if you rented your rig. We were all beginners once. What matters is whether you came to learn or just to flex. If your ego’s bigger than your tool kit and you don’t know the first thing about trail etiquette—you're not a rider, you're a liability.

You Don’t Need to Be an Expert—Just Not an As***le

You don't need beadlocks, 35s, and $10K in accessories to belong out here. You need common sense, a willingness to help others, and a basic understanding that this isn't just about you.

It’s about the group. The land. The future.

Don’t Like It? Good. Go Ride Somewhere Else.

I’ve spent years defending the SxS community—telling land managers and the public that we’re not all reckless. That most of us ride with care and pride. But when people trash the trail and post it on TikTok for clout, they make liars out of those of us trying to preserve this way of life.

So if you think you're too cool to slow down, too busy to pack out your trash, or too important to wait your turn at a rock crawl—go back to pavement. We’ll all be better off.

The Rest of Us Will Keep Riding

To the ones who stay late to clean up a trail. To the ones who pull over and lend a tool without being asked. To the ones teaching their grandkids the right way to ride—we see you. You're the reason I still believe in this lifestyle.

Let’s keep the trail open. Let’s call out the crap. Let’s stop pretending this is a hobby for everyone—because it’s not.

It’s a privilege.
Treat it that way.

Happy Trails—if you’ve earned them

28/06/2025

This huge southern hills pass slowed me down way more than I thought on the trip. With racing two different thunder storms to camp. It made for an anxious few hours! Some of the most beautiful views, though!

27/06/2025

Rolled into Camp at the perfect time.

26/06/2025

Man, what a trip! Quick tun and burn overnight that covered 170 miles of two track, and gravel. We spent the night camping above the Ghost town we were hunting for. I can't wait to share the adventure. The town itself had some awesome stories to tell. The Black Hills has countless adventures hiding all around. I am beyond thankful to have added another to the list.

24/06/2025

After a full year of research, planning, conversations, and coordinating. We will be loading up 'ol Judith to cross 3 different types of public land. The route that I mapped out covers over 170 miles of two track, some gravel, and 1 state line. This will be over two days to track down this old town of railroad history in the Black Hills.
I can't wait to bring you all along for the adventure!

A big thanks to the property owners of the areas I'll be passing through. Between the route and the historic stops. This was a blast to put together.

I also want to give a shout out to onX Offroad too. With 4 different property types, mapping this beast of a route was difficult. Involving Forest Service trail systems, BLM land, State land, and private property. OnX made mapping this route out an easy task.