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📍 Black Hills dad | ⚙️ Collects expensive hobbies
🚚 SC’d 80 series on 40s
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Outnumbered by mini off‑roaders
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11/04/2026

Just wrapped up an awesome Wyoming mule deer hunt with my buddies Ian and Jordan.

The F-250 did everything I asked of it, from towing through the mountains to serving as the perfect base camp for the week.

Combining my love for off-roading, building capable rigs, and finding ways to be in rugged country is where my passion really lies. Hard to beat getting out there, putting the equipment to work, and sharing the experience with good buddies.

Already looking forward to the next one. 🤘

10/26/2026

I got home from a hunting trip yesterday, and when I woke up this morning, my son came rushing into my room and gave me the biggest hug he’s given me in months.

As I sat there hugging him back, I told myself one thing: “Don’t let go until he lets go.”

So I didn’t.

For nearly three minutes, we just sat there holding each other.

In those few minutes, I found myself thinking about the last six years. All the little moments, the memories, the milestones, and the privilege of watching him grow into the little boy he is today.

Then I started thinking about all the years still ahead of us. The memories we haven’t made yet, the lessons I’ll get to teach him, and the role I get to play in helping shape the man he’ll someday become.

And somewhere in the middle of all that, it hit me just how fast these six years have gone.

There will come a day when he won’t come running into my room looking for a hug. A day when I’ll wish I could have just one more moment like this.

So for as long as he wants to hold on, I’m not letting go first.

10/20/2026

Ever since I ran Pritchett Canyon in the 80, I’ve been dying to get back.

There aren’t many trails that hit like this one. Big obstacles, zero room to get lazy, and a couple spots I definitely need some redemption on.

Who’s wheeled Pritchett? And what obstacle gave you the most trouble? I need to walk up Rocker Knocker….

10/12/2026

When the 40 is on the trailer it’s always a good day ☀️

09/29/2026

Does an 80 series Landcruiser need 40s? No. Does an 80 series look absolutely amazing on 40s? Yes.

Do with that info what you must.

09/21/2026

A lot of people have asked me what the purpose of buying the FJ40 was.

Don’t get me wrong, the 80 Series is great and I’m never getting rid of it. It’s a way nicer build, and it’s way more capable at everything outside of just hard wheeling.

But as I’ve progressed, I’ve wanted to get into harder and harder trails. And I don’t want to absolutely trash the 80 in the process.

I wanted something built specifically to take a beating. Something caged, with harnesses, 1-ton axles, more wheel travel, and something I’m not afraid to bang up when the trail gets stupid.

That’s where the FJ40 came in.

The 80 can stay the do-everything Land Cruiser. The FJ40 gets to be the dedicated crawler.

Pretty stoked to have two Land Cruisers in the garage now.

Who knows, maybe eventually an FJ60 family cruiser gets added to the mix too 👀

09/17/2026

I’ve wheeled some of the hardest trails in America in this Land Cruiser. But how accurate are the onX Offroad | Off-Roading Navigation App difficulty ratings when you’re actually behind the wheel?

I put them to the test on Pickle, Steel Bender, Top of the World, Pritchett Canyon, and the Rubicon.

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Rapid City, SD
57701

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