First time off-roading w/ Tri-State Broncos

Johnny Mo · Nov 30, 2024

Finally able to make it to an off-road event with the Tri-State Bronco crew. Had a fun day (although definitely some pucker moments especially for an absolute noob off-road like me) The Raptor is ridiculously capable but the Mahwah trail at Stagg Hill Rd is seriously pushing the limits for width in many spots. Link to more pics but here's a few to start - I will say you can't appreciate the steepness of that rock road and how narrow it was in some places just from the pics. ( @Bschurr , @FallenHazzard )

https://photos.app.goo.gl/9p2HYpnPak8u3JzS6

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Bschurr · Nov 30, 2024

Good times @Johnny Mo - glad you were able to attend and have fun!

Now comes hours of cleaning all that mud out of all the nooks & crannies!

973to802 · Nov 30, 2024

Well done! Have not been up there (except for MTB riding). Eager to do some wheeling up there. Do you guys have any links to the trails / maps up there?

Scoop · Dec 1, 2024

Nice! Yes, the width of the Bronco Raptor is the main deterrent for me getting one.

srick76 · Dec 2, 2024

Johnny Mo said:
Finally able to make it to an off-road event with the Tri-State Bronco crew. Had a fun day (although definitely some pucker moments especially for an absolute noob off-road like me) The Raptor is ridiculously capable but the Mahwah trail at Stagg Hill Rd is seriously pushing the limits for width in many spots. Link to more pics but here's a few to start - I will say you can't appreciate the steepness of that rock road and how narrow it was in some places just from the pics. ( @Bschurr , @FallenHazzard )

https://photos.app.goo.gl/9p2HYpnPak8u3JzS6

Glad you made it! AND we didn’t even do the best part, the steeper hill climb! Next time

Johnny Mo · Dec 2, 2024

srick76 said:
Glad you made it! AND we didn’t even do the best part, the steeper hill climb! Next time

That's not even funny - I can't even tell you how many times I was thinking to myself (and even said out loud to Sav) OK where's the exit, I've seen enough. LOL Definitely had me clenched for some of those downhill rocky passes - some I didn't think were even wide enough for regular width Bronocs.

Bschurr · Dec 2, 2024

I was trying to show you the best line and call out obstacles and best practices but I admit, I am not a really good role model. I am more of a “do as I say, not as I do” guy!

Johnny Mo · Dec 2, 2024

Bschurr said:
I was trying to show you the best line and call out obstacles and best practices but I admit, I am not a really good role model. I am more of a “do as I say, not as I do” guy!

You did a great job helping me! Except for maybe that one detour you took - lol. Drove out of there with maybe a pinstripe or two but otherwise unscathed. Got some cleaning to do, just need it to warm up about 10 more degrees so I don't turn my driveway into an ice rink.

contented · Dec 2, 2024

OP, as you do more and more off roading, obstacles will become less and less intimidating. And the same for your passenger (wife). You‘ll become competent choosing your own line and using throttle and brakes properly. As I told my adult grandson, it‘s all about technique and subtlety. Never “send it”. Slow and steady.

My first trip to Moab had me on edge most of the time. One year later on the second trip, I was much more comfortable in my ablility and and that of my badlands. Did Steelbender and Poison Spider Trails. Both were great fun.

The Raptor is wider and that requires extra care. You will find areas that you’re just too big for. I scrape my fender flares and beauty rings every Moab trip. I just pull them off and repaint. Good as new. Not that easy on a raptor.

Keep after it.

Ford Motor Company · Dec 4, 2024

Johnny Mo said:
Finally able to make it to an off-road event with the Tri-State Bronco crew. Had a fun day (although definitely some pucker moments especially for an absolute noob off-road like me) The Raptor is ridiculously capable but the Mahwah trail at Stagg Hill Rd is seriously pushing the limits for width in many spots. Link to more pics but here's a few to start - I will say you can't appreciate the steepness of that rock road and how narrow it was in some places just from the pics. ( @Bschurr , @FallenHazzard )

https://photos.app.goo.gl/9p2HYpnPak8u3JzS6

Amazing photos, this looks like so much fun!

jabberwocky · Dec 4, 2024

This was a great trek - my first time with the group as well (green black diamond with three amber lights on grille).

I noticed in many of your cabin photos the front locker is on. Did you have it engaged most of the time?

srick76 · Dec 5, 2024

jabberwocky said:
This was a great trek - my first time with the group as well (green black diamond with three amber lights on grille).

I noticed in many of your cabin photos the front locker is on. Did you have it engaged most of the time?

Haha! I was in front of you! Always great to get new people out experiencing what their Bronco was mean for!

jabberwocky · Dec 6, 2024

srick76 said:
Haha! I was in front of you! Always great to get new people out experiencing what their Bronco was mean for!

O awesome, was great meeting you as well. Thanks for giving me decent lines to follow!

Sent ya a DM - I have a crap tone of footage of you from my dashcam I can share if you'd like.

srick76 · Dec 6, 2024

Please!

THE_SAVSQCH · Dec 9, 2024

This was amazing and riding with Johnny was great! At least Johnny was brave enough bring his raptor on trails…………….

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