TRAIL STORIES

First time out, Tom expected nerves—but found patience, wisdom, and plenty of laughs from fellow LIOR members. Between tackling rocky climbs, learning to trust spotters, and realizing lockers prevent getting stuck (not fix it after), he came away hooked. Add in trailside stories, wild rigs—including a pink-accented Jeep and a fearless Geo Tracker—and it was clear: this hobby is here to stay.

Mark and I actually started wheeling in our tow rigs. Rain had cut a sharp gully through the paving stones in the new Rausch Creek...