Want to blaze a trail?

Fancy a bit of rock-hopping on one of the world’s greatest 4x4 trails? Barlow Guided Tours (barlows.us) run a three-day/two-night trip out of Georgetown, California, that provides vehicle, guide and food for two people (max 10 per tour) for $US3950.

Then there’s jeepersjamboree.com, which runs two large guided trips each year, one on the last weekend in July; one on the first weekend in August. They provide food, bar, entertainment, mechanical support, and logistics.

Or, for the most affordable way to experience the trail, laketahoeadventures.com offer a six-hour tour to Rubicon Springs on ATVS for $US395 per person, lunch included.