Sixteen rigs, a flood watch, and the roughest trail in Montana — a convoy push toward McElvy Lake that turned into a mud-soaked detour to Twin Lakes instead.

Trail access update: SGCRA installs a bypass on Main Boulder Road south of Big Timber, while Shoshone National Forest reopens all 21 switchbacks on Morrison Jeep Trail.

Old steel, seasoned hands, and the ultimate Land Cruiser equalizer: the parking brake. While watching a group of masters wrench on a pair of weathered FJ45s in the Moab dust, I realized that whether you’re driving a vintage workhorse or a modern 80 Series, some mechanical gremlins never change.

My eyes say "Portal Axles," but my bank account says "OEM floor mats." I’m walking the floor at Cruise Moab 2026 and trying to decide which of these six-figure builds is worth the financial ruin. From LX700s on portals to 200 Series on 40s, here’s why I’m officially living in "Delulu-Land."

From massive wheel stands on the 3D Trail to the white-knuckle fins of Hell’s Revenge, these are the 'money shots' from Cruise Moab 2026. Featuring the best of the slickrock rollercoaster and a massive shoutout to the crews at Overland Cruisers and Cruisers and Company.

New shocks, old friends, and questionable speeds. We took the Land Cruiser out to the Tobacco Roots to shake down the new Dobinsons setup. Between dodging Angas’s Land Rover "photo bombs," keeping the dogs warm in the Montana chill, and discovering that 80 MPH on gravel feels a lot like a rally stage, it was a hell of a weekend. From the dive-bar charm of the Pony Bar to the precision rock-stacking at Potosi Hot Springs, here’s how the rig handled the dirt.

A winter run through Pipestone taking the Ringing Rocks route backwards to Hay Canyon Road. From Terminator X on the cassette deck to Ian’s ‘Cool Runnings’ bobsled descent and George’s massive 100 Series wheel stand, it was a day of controlled chaos and snowy Montana trails.

Join the fight to keep Montana’s Blue Lake Trail open. Get the latest updates on the Main Boulder Road bridge repairs, FEMA funding reallocations, and how you can help protect backcountry access in Park County.

There’s a specific kind of magic you only find miles past the last paved road, and this week on Revenue Flats, I found it in a gold third-gen Toyota pickup. This isn’t just a "built" truck; it’s a rolling masterclass in self-sufficiency, featuring a cockpit that looks like a fighter jet, a triple-battery setup, and a custom interior where the passenger seat was sacrificed for the ultimate trail dog. Watching this magnificent rig roll into the sunset was like watching a lunar rover depart for a mission.

White sandy beaches in Montana? They exist! But getting to Whitetail Reservoirmeans navigating deep mud and total mechanical failure. Read about our latest adventure involving a tethered Nissan, a "fishless" fly fisherman, and an epic sunset that made the cold night worth it.

"Less than 100 miles on a new engine and 12 miles of world-class carnage. From Reno's Circus Circus to popping champagne at Rubicon Springs, here is the full breakdown of the Cruisers and Company run at Rubithon 2025."

Keeping our backcountry pristine is a core value for the 406 Cruisers. What started as a community thread on IH8MUD turned into a successful recovery mission to remove a junked vehicle from our public lands. From the heavy lifting by the crew to building goodwill with the Forest Service, read how we’re working to keep Montana beautiful and our trails open for everyone.

"From the 'Whole Foods' celebrity treatment to hitting 55mph in the sand. I took the Hatch Adventures Tacoma Trailhunter to St. Anthony to see if it could hold its own against a Bronco Raptor."

"Vintage FJ40s and deep Montana mud. Our Relic Run to White Tail Reservoir was a masterclass in classic Land Cruiser capability, featuring epic water crossings and some serious trail grime."

"North Meadows in the Tobacco Roots delivered! Backgammon by the lake, Andrew's epic First-Gen 4Runner, my 'swamp creature' undercarriage, and a broken rear sway bar made for another memorable 406 Cruisers adventure."

"Our 2024 Cooke City trip with 406 Cruisers was epic! An FJ45 from Canada, stunning mountain climbs, and a photo lineup (60, 45, 80 Series + wildflowers) worthy of TLCA Trails Magazine."

"From a $500 Gambler Toyota defying the odds to field-fixing a sheared panhard mount on a 100 Series, Cruise Moab 2024 was pure chaos. Plus, a first look at Johnny’s blue 1972 FJ40 bob.