You Won't Believe How I Started Offroading!

He my lovelies.
This episode is close and personal to me. This is where our off-roading life began and you can understand why. I hope you enjoy and can't wait to hear what you all think.
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[@sigmanoir]

A big thank you to Walter for booking Hollies first class, without it, we wouldn't have this amazing channel. Thank you for sharing your journey's with us. Have fun on the trail.

[@waynehudgins3010]

Walter,thank you for encouraging and supporting Holly, that is being a world class spouse.

[@richardthomas1743]

Oh man the all terrain wheel chair is awesome! I can imagine the smile on the users face!!

[@vangoodwin7335]

How can I push the "LIKE" button a thousand times? Thank You so much to all that created the off road wheel chair. As a disabled Army combat veteran I had to wheel to PT/ Physical Therapy until my legs were strong enough and I regained coordination to walk. I also had my right arm in a forearm cast so rolling wasn't easy. With this lever and chain drive so many wheel chairs can be easier to maneuver. The VA and Army hospitals wouldn't or couldn't provide power chairs. It was the 80s and times sure have changed, but I cannot believe it took nearly 40 years. Thank You for all the good info! You are in my prayers Hoka Hey

[@RENEGADEX800]

Every state needs a place like this!

[@drock32660]

Nora was such a great experience especially for that confidence boost that comes with more education. It was a great surprise getting to meet Hollie! She is honestly one of the nicest people I have ever had the pleasure to meet.

[@dragnfli520]

That tractor chair is awesome!

[@funkypaul2822]

Great! There are still good people out there!!💚

[@casitatravels7478]

I just want to add that my 88 year old mom broke her ankle on June 12th, had surgery and has been non weight for 6 weeks with at least another 3 weeks to go. My brother, myself and a soon to be RN care for her at home along with my 90 year old dad. I have learned first hand many of challenges to being in a wheelchair. The SOARS program that NORA has is truly inspiring! I can’t wait to learn more about it.

[@charlesalden9167]

That is probably the coolest thing to do is helping everyone enjoy the outdoors. & HOLLIE thanks for making this video & Scott is so awesome.

[@AZBEEMR]

I saw part of a clip without knowing the backstory and Immediately thought the worst. Thank God you’re all right!

[@pvtrodeo]

Scott is a good guy. The rock alarms are something that folks gets folks a lot while off road

[@Rocwlkr]

I started with a 1983 CJ-7 with 31" tires and a 2 1/2" lift . I lived in San Jose cal and would drive up to Rubicon or Sierra track would run the trail and then drive home about 125 miles each way. And I would use my Wench if I thought I would break and people would give me a bad time for doing it. But I needed to drive to work on Monday so I would just say you try it like me and then you can say something. My jeep now as a 5.7 V-8 Sprung over running 36" BFG'S lockers front and rear it goes any where I point it now. But I trailer it to and from the trail now but to wheel with no fear you need to trailer it. But it is Addicting so way to go girl and keep the video's coming. Hollie you are a very special person I hope to meet you someday

[@Rocwlkr]

Thank you so much I know you like 4wheelin as much as me and my daughter. I started her at 2 yrs old in a carseat and she started steering it at 4 and could drive it by the key at 7 all my friends would only yet spot them when she turn 9 . Keep showing us your way to the top

[@tommydyess3994]

I am familiar with the Action Track Chair. Thank you for broadening the knowledge of assistive equipment that too many are unaware of.

[@loosemoose9799]

Wheeling with various types of vehicles tests driving ability, problem solving and most of all, courage to tackle the unknown which builds confidence for the individual to enjoy life to the fullest. Great informative heart warming video Hollie.

[@Retiredmom2]

Hollie thank you so much for this video. That wheelchair is amazing and so wonderful for ppl. So great l to think of those who are differently abled and give them the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors.

[@apexpredator_jku]

I got sooo lost the 1st time I went there lol. I totally ended up trespassing on some poor soul's property trying to find NORA. Scott & his team rock. It's truly a labor or love for them. That main building in the facility came out nice! It was still under construction when I went.

[@MischiefMakerTV]

It’s amazing how much your Jeep has transformed the past few years! I’ve really enjoyed watching your build progress 😀🤙🏻

[@apexpredator_jku]

@@MischiefMakerTV you're too kind but I should be saying that about you! Seems like yesterday when you were the local Jeep celebrity! Then the word got out...wait, they did what? Sold the house to go wheeling.? I thought you were nuts lol. Now you're this global icon! Just a testament that if you're truly passionate about something to follow your heart! Living the dream! Your an inspiration. I applaud you.

[@happywanderlust1402]

Very nice meeting you this weekend, Hollie! I'll be checking out all your videos!

[@MischiefMakerTV]

Ditto my friend!

[@michaelrobbins9679]

Rolling rocks n trails! I've many friends that are mobility challenged! Thanks for the profile!

[@streety78]

Hollie I started watching in support of a fellow human feom the UK side of the pond. I live my wish to off road through you and others. As a wheelchair user this is something I would love to do. Thank you so much for showing this and if I ever manage to get US side I will defiantly head to Scott and team. Thank you to all for shedding the light that this service is there.

[@chiefvilla3167]

Hello my beautiful nice to see you again. Miss seeing you with Matt and all them guys who knows runs. Find cup of tea.🤗😘😊🤙🏾✌🏽👌🏽🤷🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♂️😎

[@moabwheeling1305]

Awesome video again Hollie! Being disabled myself with a severe spinal disease (although not in a wheelchair yet) it's always nice to know that I could do off roading still. What an amazing man he is to give people the opportunity to still off road with disabilities. I don't know how I have beat the odds of being in a wheelchair and neither do my doctors, but I know my days are numbered. When the day comes, I know who I will contact to help me to continue my passion of off roading. Take care and I will catch you on your next video.

[@msb3175]

Brings me back to my first time in the early 70's as a teenager in Southern CA. A friend took me in his mom's 71 Bronco out for a ride. We went to a local beach (back when you still could) locked the hubs and drove up and down the beach. I was in awe that this was possible. Not long after that I bought my first car. 67 Jeep Commando and the adventures began. But I still remember that simple run. I've never been without a 4x4 of some sort ever since. Would love to have that 67 back but that's another story.

[@Syntappi]

I just got my first power chair, it's so awesome to see that there is also offroad chairs and trails made for them too! I live in Finland so here normal power chair alone is quite rare to see.

[@bmc81]

Hollie, Thank you so much for helping Scott by producing this video!! You have such a great following I am sure the word will now get out about his great facility!! Keep the videos flowing you do a great job!

[@MischiefMakerTV]

It’s amazing how people forget that not every area has privately owned Offroad Parks like Windrock, let alone BLM public lands that can be enjoyed for recreation (for free). Places like NORA are essential if you live in NY, NJ or Connecticut. Especially for a newbie who doesn’t know anything about Jeeping. Offroad parks can be kinda intimidating for this who are new to the industry.

[@bmc81]

@@MischiefMakerTV I live in Montana and I have never heard of any kind of program like what you went thru. There is a lot of off-road clubs but nothing that I know of to help beginners or the physically handicapped.

[@angrydingus5256]

That's the coolest thing. I've seen some of those tracked wheelchairs both in person and in several YT videos being used from marksman shooting to actual outdoor bow hunting for the handicapable.

[@getlosttoday4045]

that wheel chair reminds me of the movie short circuit.

[@aaronmcconnell7358]

What scott is doing is amazing and matts friend Abby I think would love a trip to his park. Awesome people doing awesome things

[@thomascarr3047]

Thank you for showing this. What a wonderful man. I love seeing things like this it warms your geart

[@donaldhalls2189]

Wild park, awesome facilities, love the wheel chairs, thanks for showing us all around, wishing you and your loved ones all the best for the future

[@doublel7337]

What a great video Holly, I love the fact that now the disabled can move around on their own.

[@brianend114]

Scott is an angel. Really appreciate what he is doing and has the opportunity to do for the handicapped and our disabled veterans. Amazing person. I also wanted to say thanks for the wildflowers. It's awesome you took a second to notice. You summed up in one picture why I've blown years of paychecks on a jeep. So we can get to the places and see the things the masses can't destroy in a Subaru. Cause we don't care about nature....thank you, I love your content. Look forward to it every week. My handicapped nephew would have a ball there.

[@gayle4804]

This video was absolutely awesome what a treasure that man is for having availability for the people that cannot move and are in wheelchairs You are amazing Hollie you've shown us a lot of cool things but I can say for myself this is number one!

[@MischiefMakerTV]

Thank you so much for watching and this is the number 1 reason I love what I do. The people Walter and I have met along the way so far have been incredible!

[@gayle4804]

You and Walter have blessed many people for many people for just being you and not a fake

[@opiealvin]

That is one amazing wheelchair. Cool back story Hollie. Thank you for sharing it.

[@eeassa]

Thank you Hollie for sharing this!!

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

Those chairs are awesome, to help others with their inabilities to access places and fun.. Great stuff.

[@tvann]

I haven't seen Hollie in a minute, glad to see you back!!!

[@HELUVJEEPS]

Wow!!!.....I live in Ellenville!!!....Wish I knew you were coming here would have loved to meet you!!....NORA is a great tool for this industry!!!

[@kenmurray4232]

Thanks for sharing this Holly. Scott & his people are giving back to others that would not be able to enjoy the sights the able bodied get to see. Those 2 chairs are really kick butt chairs. There are people like Scott in the world & you are meeting them & showing us the good in all of us if we make the effort.

[@jamesstrickland517]

Lol my start was on my own in a 1968 Scout driving mining roads and trails in Colorado had so much fun summer 1972

[@detectoraid5985]

I was sandrails and Baja bugs, first 4wheeler was a 78 FJ. Today it's a Ram tow pig and a old 4Runner with a 1UZ swap.

[@michaeldunn150]

This was so AWESOME!!!!! Scott has it going on..... Dip my hat to him and others....

[@martinnightingale6033]

Great Vlog Hollie . Love the all terrain wheelchairs for disabled folk fantastic designs. X

[@jesterofatlas5749]

So cool for them to have the program, and that manual chair is awesome.

[@bobbyleehuss8690]

It’s so cool you haven’t forgotten where you started you and Walter make a great team

[@bobbyleehuss8690]

Love your content

[@MischiefMakerTV]

Thank you so much for watching

[@goGRIT]

Great video Hollie-We love Scott Trager and NORA! Glad you enjoyed learning about the GRIT Freedom Chair and the other off-road wheelchairs 😃

[@jamesdavis6433]

Hi Holly, I am waiting for the VA to deliver my 4x4 wheelchair next month. The model is Extreem X8, I wish I could have gotten a track chair but it would not fit in the back of my 08 Jeep JK. Thanks for showing that people with different abilities (not disabilities) can get offroad and have fun. I hate the term handicap, a handicap is a golf term. I have a different ability to walk, not a disability. I still have abilities, mine are just different from most. Sorry just trying to educate a few people after reading a few comments. Most people do not realize how negative some of the words are for people that can't walk or have limits in walking like I do. I am hoping to meet you in Tn.

[@paengsolo2047]

The wheel chair was totally a good idea that was awesome 👍

[@kenriches7403]

I watch your vids , but what drew me to your channel was M.M. Waiting and watching for another epic trail ride . Thx for the vid. - Ken

[@donmcnaughton6730]

Excellent equipment for challenged folks. Mobility is so important for everyone. We take things for granted until we get a reality check. Pleased to see that some people have a passion to help others, help themselves.

[@MischiefMakerTV]

Scott and the team definitely do that at NORA for sure

[@Buck1954]

When I started out off-road, we had nobody to direct us. I came from a generation of kids that explored the woods on bicycles, then dirt bikes, then Jeeps. There are a lot of people that have lived protected lives.

[@MischiefMakerTV]

That’s one way to look at it. Having seen both sides of it, I can appreciate that there are options for people who live in metro areas and don’t have access to legal options for trails without driving 4-7 hours away from home. Also, I wouldn’t recommend someone take their $40,000+ Jeep out in the woods and ‘learn the hard way’ how to use it. Just a matter of perspective and how people prefer to learn.

[@PaulKaiser42]

So awesome seeing your roots!!

[@donwilliams3626]

I imagine the joy many people enjoy by getting to experience this adventure. Thanks for expanding our horizons.

[@adamg9602]

That area of New York has beautiful mountains and so does the Poconos

[@PK15306]

Scott kicks ass!!🥹

[@grizzpainter5831]

Those chairs are awesome.

[@martykitson3442]

I shared this with my sister her husband is a hunter and shooter who is wheelchair bound, I think he'd really appreciate either of the wheelchairs you showed here 👍

[@MischiefMakerTV]

That’s so awesome. Imagine if he started a hunting/outdoors KZbin channel, I’d be all about it! 🤩

[@fishing_with_chaz]

that school is amazing such amazing setups available

[@rsvp-realscalevehiclesproj6965]

So cool! I have a nephew and another friend who are big proponents of adaptive sports. I shared this with them. Your videos are awesome!

[@mikemathis3936]

Its kind of wonderful that you found something that freed you from some fears and anxiousness. You and off roading maybe needed one another more than you could have imagined

[@yjsaabman]

Thank you so much for sharing this, Hollie!

[@thecapturban]

Man... the American Spirit still EXISTS! Ya just have to know where to look! 👀 Neccesaty is the mother of all invention and the freedom to pursue it! I guess it could be a "Scott" ish thing too🤣 Love ya Hollie, and Walter... good job makin sure she was gonna be safe

[@kenwilkins1574]

Share this with Matt & the gang & create a center like this in UT! Of course you’d have to have the off-road wheelchairs & the like! It’d be SOAR-West!

[@joser.mendiola1602]

Great show, I love the program offered. Y Scott awesome program...love you show ..

[@graemethompson340]

Great video Holly and what a wonderful guy Scott is by helping those people that would otherwise miss out on some fun and getting outside, cheers for now

[@MrRDJEEP]

Great beginnings, Scott seems like a great person.

[@josephsullivan5145]

So glad you gave us this opportunity to see a great facility and wonderful people!! Good luck to them. Much success!!!!

[@MischiefMakerTV]

Thank you so much for watching

[@kjcoop03]

wow love that chair. Wish I lived out east but for now I will roll around here. Trippy for most so thanks for just showing it to all.

[@EvanMoon]

I was wheelchair bound for a couple months with only use of my right side of my body. Making things for people in need means a lot to me

[@fishing_with_chaz]

so very cool to see some of your roots how you got in 4 wheeling

[@albertdehn8381]

Thanks for sharing 👍😀

[@kevinpeters5324]

That tracked wheelchair is so kewl ! Something like that would change my life a million times over. 💯👍🏾

[@sambuchanan8179]

I love that track chair wish I had 1

[@casitatravels7478]

Terrific video! Here is an amazing story. In 2020, not only was I going thru the pandemic like everyone else but I was going thru a painful divorce after 25 years of marriage. I did a lot of soul searching and in June of 2020 I bought a Tacoma and small fiberglass trailer with plans to travel, and which I have doing and having a blast. I have been as far north as Acadia National park, East to Martha’s Vineyard, south along the coast to Savanna, Georgia and west to Spring Green, Wisconsin. Along the way were places I could have gotten off road if I had the skills and equipment. Off roading was never something that I did before. During the pandemic, I became a great fan of Matt’s Off Road Recovery channel, which you appeared in many times and I love your spirit. I loved the episode of Lizzie driving Mischief Maker. Somehow I never subscribed to your channel. (Sorry, it has now been corrected!) The end of July this year I was searching for somewhere near me in NJ that did 4x4 classes and I came across the NORA website. I signed up for my son and I to do the 2 day class starting on this Friday! We are sooo excited! And, I can bring my little camper to stay the night! I only saw your video because Scott posted it on the NORA website. Nice to learn your backstory and realize others have walked this path before me. I can’t wait to meet Scott and the crew and learn some skills. Your video was a great overview of what to expect. All the best, and I will hopefully meet you out on the trails one day! You will find me driving on the beaches of NJ and Maryland come September!

[@MischiefMakerTV]

You are going to love the class and your experience at NORA. That was literally the start of everything for me and it was such a treat to come by and see how the facility and staff have grown. Thank you for sharing and I hope this is the start of a long journey into the off road community for you! 💙💙

[@jeeppatriotshannanigans599]

Yes Deff cool! Thanks for the share!

[@shaneharrison4775]

In upstate ny my home stomping grounds we would camp out on the truck trails do rock crawling and water (creek)crossings and alot of overlanding with the run what you brung class aka 81 jeep J20 4x4 pickup with a broken transfer case handle the handle moved but the transfer case didnt. And we wheeled it in 2wd but the lockers in the rear worked perfectly.loved that old J20 truck had many 4x4s since.

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

Excellent! Thanks for sharing this!

[@Chapter13_jku]

That is awesome, meeting the needs of all diversities. Really enforcement enjoyed this video.

[@406Papa69]

I have a daughter with a TBI who was very active outdoors before her accident, this would be amazing!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@kjcoop03]

Scott is awesome!!

[@pgg0024]

Looks like a wonderful place

[@ronmolihan5503]

I hav herd of these chairs but never seen one, nice.

[@Krawlergarage]

My first time off roading was at my Cousins house. Up State New York. I was 9 years old. It was in a VW Bug.

[@ronnydowdy7432]

Thanks for sharing this story and information

[@ydnartitcomb1]

Incredible , thanks for sharing

[@gregcrocker5560]

That's awesome that there are venues for teaching first time off roading. 30 years ago for me... it was trial by fire. Lol I had a 1988 Suzuki Samurai, which was my daily driver, and I can relate to the concern that if I broke down.... how do I get home/work on Monday. All I can say is.... lots of epic adventures... '88 Samurai, '84 CJ7 and now a 2012 JKU. No regrets! ... but I do miss my Samurai! Lol 🤣👍

[@blackpearl7144]

Wow Hollie great video,and Scott if your reading this,dude you guys are great. Hollie you and Walt be safe keep the amazing videos coming. See you soon

[@DanOnWheels]

I’m a 100% disabled veteran, full time wheelchair user (paraplegic). I’ve done a test drive of an ActionTrack Chair before and loved it, and would love to own one. Both my shoulders are shot (tendinosis and impingements in both). I still prefer my full suspension WCMX Box Wheelchair with a Permobil SmartDrive as my daily chair. The town where I live is not vary ADA friendly (almost no curb cuts at the intersections. With my WCMX Box Wheelchair I can go up and down a lot of curbs that you can’t do in a normal power wheelchair (4 or 5 inches up and I’ve dropped off an 11 inch curb. But, even in my WCMX Box Wheelchair its tuff getting off road or even going through a lot of grass. Unfortunately, I don’t think the VA will help get one. I love the program he’s setup to get folks out of their houses/apartments.

[@dennisdain987]

Outstanding Hollie! I love stories of 'where people come from'. We all have history and if you stop and listen, we all have a story to tell. It was great to hear Scott explain his passion for off road enthusiasts but even more so for his expanding the boundaries of those who are less fortunate. Those off road mobility chairs are so cool. I can't imagine the joy of someone getting to use one of those out there in that beautiful environment. Once again, great stuff Hollie and thanks for sharing.

[@gregray6879]

That was awesome. Thank you for sharing!

[@dalemullins4562]

NY off-roading will teach you a little of this and a little of that...

[@renevelez9444]

Very cool piece. Great that you are trying to mix some of your NPO experience with the off roading career. - Best!

[@carlstanoyevic3070]

Hello Holly: you have out done yourself with this video, Scott you and your family are amazing people. My wife worked in a nursing home 30 years. I want tell you I took residence to the drag races oh my , excitement plus . Folks that have every day struggle just getting around LOVE this kind of stuff . Thanks to Holly and you Scott for sharing. God Bless

[@slzbuildz]

I didn't realize they had these kind of classes

[@alexanderrealyvasquezjr3436]

Fun Fun Fun!!!

[@jamesprice3423]

Fantastic video! Thanks.

[@paulshea2560]

Hollie Great video, 👍👌 thanks for sharing this

[@BG-vq9fd]

Cool chairs

[@BrianW2979]

Anyone else picture Jonny 5 from Short Circuit when they saw that wheelchair.

[@rowlinstoned3715]

That was awesome! Great guy