Click Here To Visit
Click Here To Visit

On The Trail!
with Todd Bathrick

Welcome to West Michigan's First Annual Snow Blitz brought to you by Double Vision Off-Road and the West Michigan Off-Roaders. We met in Muskegon and traveled to the Luther, Michigan area for this event. On the way to the trails, we had a couple of fellow off-roaders (non-members) join in on the parade. They later told us that after the 15th or so truck had passed them, they finally figured out what was going on! So they made a U-turn and followed us to the trails (we love it when that happens).  As you can see in the first picture, we didn't have a whole lot of snow for this event. In most of the trails we traveled there was snow but we managed to find some sand and mud to play in too. Check out the map!

Select for larger image

 Happy Jack, aka Jody Ellsworth in his 86 Samurai gets a little air.

Select for larger image

Select for larger image

Select for larger image

 This group of pictures was taken at the Lincoln Hills Trail. We found this little sand (and snow) bowl to play in. This area is best suited for the ATV's and the agile Samurai's. 

Select for larger image
The Grouche Samurai

Select for larger image
Jody and Lisa

Select for larger image

 The pictures in this group are from the Tin Cup Springs trail. We had allot of new rigs with us for Snow Blitz,  some of our "regulars" are working on there trucks for this summer. We had 17 trucks in all. Not bad for the middle of winter! Next year we hope to make this a two event and open it to everyone.

Smurf
Larry and Terrina in Grouche

Select for larger image
Hirolln using Nature's RTI Ramp

Select for larger image

The Hirolln Blazer
Snow Blitz 99'

Select for larger image
Bones on the ramp

Select for larger image
While Bones is sitting pretty, Hirolln is showing off. Opps, what's that smoke?

Select for larger image


I had a little problem! Transmission line broke. It was really nice to see everyone lend a hand though. We worked on the problem for a while, but this was not going to be a trail fix :(

Select for larger image

It was starting to get late (and cold) so we hooked up the Blazer to the Head Wrench Dodge to head to town.

Select for larger image


With the the darkness, came the cold. Brr! This was going to be a long ride home! We headed for the nearest town
in search of 5/16 tubing, but none to be found (nothing open on Sunday, where is the nearest Autozone?) Did we mention it was getting dark and really cold? By the way, I did make it home safely thanks to Head Wrench, and a few others. Once we returned to town, Joe let us use his garage to repair the tranny line. I was a popsicle. I don't know exactly how cold it was, but before I could thaw out, Head Wrench had the problem corrected! What a mechanic he is. I spend the next 30 minutes trying to warm up though.

Select for larger image

I had to throw one more picture of this sweet Sammy. This has to be the neatest 4x4 I've ever seen! Awesome rig
Larry!

We had planned this trip for a date when we would have lots of snow. What can we say? Michigan weather can't be
predicted! Look for information here at Izook and at the DVO home page for Snow Blitz 2000. http://members.aol.com/DVOffroad

07/05/09 01:30

Looking for more exposure at your web site? We are  looking for contributing authors. Any article you provide will  be linked back to your site from the iZook web site with a full size banner at the top of your article.  This site  can only stay cutting edge with your input. E - mail me for details.  You can link to iZook with a new link button. Make sure to let us know if you use this button so a return link can be posted on the iZook links page.

Select this link for the Table Of Contents

Email the Editor in Chief Email Me!

iZook.com is Trademarked 1998-2007, iZook. All rights reserved.  This site is protected under copyright laws. Please do not use the iZook.com name or reprint any articles from this site without written permission. Copyright © 1998-2007, iZook. All rights reserved. 

Disclaimer: The fabrication, modifications and designs you see on this web site are completed by our readers and submitted to us for publishing.  If you duplicate these modifications you do so at your own risk. We do not endorse or make any claims to their safety, performance, On-road or off-road worthiness except as noted in our "Product Reviews". These reviews are on items purchased from or provided by reputable aftermarket suppliers.   Please see our legal information page for details. Suzuki, Samurai, Sidekick, Vitara, Grand Vitara, X-90, and the Suzuki "S" Logo are all registered trademarks of American Suzuki Motor Corporation. Geo, Chevy, and Tracker are all registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. iZook is in no way endorsed by or affiliated with American Suzuki Motor Corporation.