Douglas Van Bossuyt
Mapping Crew - Oregon
Trail Reviews: 48900 points
Questions Answered: 550 points
My Profile
Off-Road Experience:
4-5 years
Off-Road Style:
Overlanding
My Garage:
- (5" lift, 35" tires)
Douglas grew up riding in the back of pickups in Oregon and California. He comes from a long line of overlanders and adventurers dating back to the Mayflower and the Oregon Trail. During a stint working in Colorado, Douglas fell in love with the offroad scene and immediately gravitated toward the Toyota crowd. His first 4x4 was a 1988 Toyota 4runner nicknamed Goldilocks. After a year of running many of the iconic trails throughout the front range in the fully stock Goldilocks running on bald tires, it was time for an upgrade. Goldilocks went off to a new home and the Albino Rhino came home. The Albino Rhino is a built 1986 Toyota 4runner ready for any adventure anywhere at any time.
During the week, Douglas works on systems engineering and architecture problems in California. Douglas also enjoys backpacking -- especially in the central Sierras in California -- scuba diving along the Oregon and California coasts, and riding his motorcycle on the Pacific Coast Highway. Most weeknights you can find Douglas under his truck in the driveway performing maintenance or fixing the latest trail damage.
My Garage (1)
Lift Size: 5"
Tire Size: 35"
The Albino Rhino is a 1986 Toyota 4runner with a lot of modifications. SASed, 35" tires, 5.29:1 gears and ARB lockers front and rear, full floater rear axle conversion, dual transfer cases with 4.7:1 Marlin Crawler gears in the rear t-case and twin sticks for divorced 4x4 and hi-lo selection. The truck is still powered by the original 22RE engine that just keeps on running. Custom front and rear bumpers were built with the help of friends in Colorado including an awesome rear swing-out and a front winch setup. Sliders and skid plates keep the truck in one piece when bashing rocks or grinding around stumps.
There are enough lights on the Albino Rhino to light up the forest at night and be seen in downtown Denver when sitting on the top of Yankee Hill. A 175 amp alternator keeps it all powered. The truck has 2M and CB radios to keep in contact on the trail and there is always a satellite transponder aboard to summon help in the event of a serious incident.
My truck's Instagram is: https://www.instagram.com/albinorhino4x4/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/albinorhino4x4/
Website: https://www.albinorhino.com/
My Trail Reviews (47)
(within last 6 months)Cold Springs Road (12/15/2021)
The road is now closed for the season. It will reopen in the spring as the snow melts.
2730-230 and 2730 Roads (12/14/2021)
The road is now closed for the season. It will reopen in the spring as the snow melts.
Grasshopper Road (12/01/2021)
This trail is now closed for the season. It will reopen in the spring.
Flag Point Lookout Road (12/01/2021)
This trail is now closed for the season. It will reopen in the spring.
Bonney Meadows Road (12/01/2021)
This trail is closed for the winter. It will reopen in the spring.
Bonney Butte Road (12/01/2021)
While technically open through the winter, the trail to access this trail is closed starting today. Access to this trail will resume in the spring.
Bennett Pass Road (12/01/2021)
This trail is now closed for the season. It will reopen in the spring
Barlow Trail (12/01/2021)
This trail is now closed for the season. Hopefully next year the bridge will be repaired.
Badger Lake Road (12/01/2021)
This trail is now closed for the season. It will reopen in the spring.
Lookout Mountain Road (12/01/2021)
This trail is now closed for the season. It will reopen in the spring.
Clark Mill Road and Tygh Valley Road (11/30/2021)
The road is now closed for the season to protect wildlife that winters in the area. The road will reopen Aril.
Brewer Lake OHV Trail (11/01/2021)
The trail is now closed for the season. It will reopen on 6/15/2022.
Spanish OHV Route (11/01/2021)
The trail is now closed for the season. It will reopen on July 1st.
Bonney Butte Road (11/01/2021)
The trail is now open after raptor migration season has ended.
Bates Road / Tillamook State Forest (09/17/2021)
The Tillamook State Forest has reopened all OHV trails thanks to lowered fire danger: http://tillamookstateforest.blogspot.com/2021/09/all-ohv-trails-open-effective-09162021.html
University Firepower Part 2 / Tillamook State Forest (09/17/2021)
The Tillamook State Forest has reopened all OHV trails thanks to lowered fire danger: http://tillamookstateforest.blogspot.com/2021/09/all-ohv-trails-open-effective-09162021.html
Brewer Lake OHV Trail (09/17/2021)
The Sierra National Forest has reopened for visitors. However, it could close again if firefighting resources are stretched thin or if another fire starts on the forest. More information about the recent closure and lifting of restrictions is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd953113.pdf
Spanish OHV Route (09/17/2021)
The Sierra National Forest has reopened for visitors. However, it could close again if firefighting resources are stretched thin or if another fire starts on the forest. More information about the recent closure and lifting of restrictions is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd953113.pdf
Waldo's Way / Tillamook State Forest (09/17/2021)
The Tillamook State Forest has reopened all OHV trails thanks to lowered fire danger: http://tillamookstateforest.blogspot.com/2021/09/all-ohv-trails-open-effective-09162021.html
Saddle Up Part Two / Tillamook State Forest (09/17/2021)
The Tillamook State Forest has reopened all OHV trails thanks to lowered fire danger: http://tillamookstateforest.blogspot.com/2021/09/all-ohv-trails-open-effective-09162021.html
7 Up (Easy Way) / Tillamook State Forest (09/17/2021)
The Tillamook State Forest has reopened all OHV trails thanks to lowered fire danger: http://tillamookstateforest.blogspot.com/2021/09/all-ohv-trails-open-effective-09162021.html
Powerline #4B / Tillamook State Forest (09/17/2021)
The Tillamook State Forest has reopened all OHV trails thanks to lowered fire danger: http://tillamookstateforest.blogspot.com/2021/09/all-ohv-trails-open-effective-09162021.html
Powerline #4D / Tillamook State Forest (09/17/2021)
The Tillamook State Forest has reopened all OHV trails thanks to lowered fire danger: http://tillamookstateforest.blogspot.com/2021/09/all-ohv-trails-open-effective-09162021.html
Powerline #4A / Tillamook State Forest (09/17/2021)
The Tillamook State Forest has reopened all OHV trails thanks to lowered fire danger: http://tillamookstateforest.blogspot.com/2021/09/all-ohv-trails-open-effective-09162021.html
Firebreak One / Tillamook State Forest (09/17/2021)
The Tillamook State Forest has reopened all OHV trails thanks to lowered fire danger: http://tillamookstateforest.blogspot.com/2021/09/all-ohv-trails-open-effective-09162021.html
Dog Leg / Tillamook State Forest (09/17/2021)
The Tillamook State Forest has reopened all OHV trails thanks to lowered fire danger: http://tillamookstateforest.blogspot.com/2021/09/all-ohv-trails-open-effective-09162021.html
Saddle Up Part One / Tillamook State Forest (09/17/2021)
The Tillamook State Forest has reopened all OHV trails thanks to lowered fire danger: http://tillamookstateforest.blogspot.com/2021/09/all-ohv-trails-open-effective-09162021.html
Powerline #4C / Tillamook State Forest (09/17/2021)
The Tillamook State Forest has reopened all OHV trails thanks to lowered fire danger: http://tillamookstateforest.blogspot.com/2021/09/all-ohv-trails-open-effective-09162021.html
Cedar Tree / Tillamook State Forest (09/17/2021)
The Tillamook State Forest has reopened all OHV trails thanks to lowered fire danger: http://tillamookstateforest.blogspot.com/2021/09/all-ohv-trails-open-effective-09162021.html
Hoodraiser / Tillamook State Forest (09/17/2021)
The Tillamook State Forest has reopened all OHV trails thanks to lowered fire danger: http://tillamookstateforest.blogspot.com/2021/09/all-ohv-trails-open-effective-09162021.html
Firebreak Five / Tillamook State Forest (09/17/2021)
The Tillamook State Forest has reopened all OHV trails thanks to lowered fire danger: http://tillamookstateforest.blogspot.com/2021/09/all-ohv-trails-open-effective-09162021.html
Hogs Back / Tillamook State Forest (09/17/2021)
The Tillamook State Forest has reopened all OHV trails thanks to lowered fire danger: http://tillamookstateforest.blogspot.com/2021/09/all-ohv-trails-open-effective-09162021.html
Spanish OHV Route (08/31/2021)
The Sierra National Forest is closed through September 17th for all recreational uses due to extreme fire danger. More information about the closure is available at:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r5/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD949139
Brewer Lake OHV Trail (08/31/2021)
The Sierra National Forest is closed through September 17th for all recreational uses due to extreme fire danger. More information about the closure is available at:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r5/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD949139
Lyda Hill #100 / Tillamook State Forest (08/27/2021)
The OHV trails on the west side of the Tillamook State Forest have reopened after the long summer closure due to fire danger. The east side OHV trails are still closed however. It is a good idea to call the Tillamook State Forest before you visit to ensure that the trails you wish to visit haven't closed again due to the risk of wildfire. Hopefully the fall rains will start soon.
More information is available here: http://tillamookstateforest.blogspot.com/2021/08/ohv-trails-re-open-on-western-side-of.html
Can Opener #28B / Tillamook State Forest (08/27/2021)
The OHV trails on the west side of the Tillamook State Forest have reopened after the long summer closure due to fire danger. The east side OHV trails are still closed however. It is a good idea to call the Tillamook State Forest before you visit to ensure that the trails you wish to visit haven't closed again due to the risk of wildfire. Hopefully the fall rains will start soon.
More information is available here: http://tillamookstateforest.blogspot.com/2021/08/ohv-trails-re-open-on-western-side-of.html
Archers Firebreak #28 / Tillamook State Forest (08/27/2021)
The OHV trails on the west side of the Tillamook State Forest have reopened after the long summer closure due to fire danger. The east side OHV trails are still closed however. It is a good idea to call the Tillamook State Forest before you visit to ensure that the trails you wish to visit haven't closed again due to the risk of wildfire. Hopefully the fall rains will start soon.
More information is available here: http://tillamookstateforest.blogspot.com/2021/08/ohv-trails-re-open-on-western-side-of.html
Ample and Alluring #26 / Tillamook State Forest (08/27/2021)
The OHV trails on the west side of the Tillamook State Forest have reopened after the long summer closure due to fire danger. The east side OHV trails are still closed however. It is a good idea to call the Tillamook State Forest before you visit to ensure that the trails you wish to visit haven't closed again due to the risk of wildfire. Hopefully the fall rains will start soon.
More information is available here: http://tillamookstateforest.blogspot.com/2021/08/ohv-trails-re-open-on-western-side-of.html
#28D Connector / Tillamook State Forest (08/27/2021)
The OHV trails on the west side of the Tillamook State Forest have reopened after the long summer closure due to fire danger. The east side OHV trails are still closed however. It is a good idea to call the Tillamook State Forest before you visit to ensure that the trails you wish to visit haven't closed again due to the risk of wildfire. Hopefully the fall rains will start soon.
More information is available here: http://tillamookstateforest.blogspot.com/2021/08/ohv-trails-re-open-on-western-side-of.html
Archers Firebreak #28J / Tillamook State Forest (08/27/2021)
The OHV trails on the west side of the Tillamook State Forest have reopened after the long summer closure due to fire danger. The east side OHV trails are still closed however. It is a good idea to call the Tillamook State Forest before you visit to ensure that the trails you wish to visit haven't closed again due to the risk of wildfire. Hopefully the fall rains will start soon.
More information is available here: http://tillamookstateforest.blogspot.com/2021/08/ohv-trails-re-open-on-western-side-of.html
Archers Firebreak #28I / Tillamook State Forest (08/27/2021)
The OHV trails on the west side of the Tillamook State Forest have reopened after the long summer closure due to fire danger. The east side OHV trails are still closed however. It is a good idea to call the Tillamook State Forest before you visit to ensure that the trails you wish to visit haven't closed again due to the risk of wildfire. Hopefully the fall rains will start soon.
More information is available here: http://tillamookstateforest.blogspot.com/2021/08/ohv-trails-re-open-on-western-side-of.html
Archers Firebreak #28D / Tillamook State Forest (08/27/2021)
The OHV trails on the west side of the Tillamook State Forest have reopened after the long summer closure due to fire danger. The east side OHV trails are still closed however. It is a good idea to call the Tillamook State Forest before you visit to ensure that the trails you wish to visit haven't closed again due to the risk of wildfire. Hopefully the fall rains will start soon.
More information is available here: http://tillamookstateforest.blogspot.com/2021/08/ohv-trails-re-open-on-western-side-of.html
Stick in the Nose #37 / Tillamook State Forest (08/27/2021)
The OHV trails on the west side of the Tillamook State Forest have reopened after the long summer closure due to fire danger. The east side OHV trails are still closed however. It is a good idea to call the Tillamook State Forest before you visit to ensure that the trails you wish to visit haven't closed again due to the risk of wildfire. Hopefully the fall rains will start soon.
More information is available here: http://tillamookstateforest.blogspot.com/2021/08/ohv-trails-re-open-on-western-side-of.html
Archers Firebreak #28C / Tillamook State Forest (08/27/2021)
The OHV trails on the west side of the Tillamook State Forest have reopened after the long summer closure due to fire danger. The east side OHV trails are still closed however. It is a good idea to call the Tillamook State Forest before you visit to ensure that the trails you wish to visit haven't closed again due to the risk of wildfire. Hopefully the fall rains will start soon.
More information is available here: http://tillamookstateforest.blogspot.com/2021/08/ohv-trails-re-open-on-western-side-of.html
Archers Firebreak #28H / Tillamook State Forest (08/27/2021)
The OHV trails on the west side of the Tillamook State Forest have reopened after the long summer closure due to fire danger. The east side OHV trails are still closed however. It is a good idea to call the Tillamook State Forest before you visit to ensure that the trails you wish to visit haven't closed again due to the risk of wildfire. Hopefully the fall rains will start soon.
More information is available here: http://tillamookstateforest.blogspot.com/2021/08/ohv-trails-re-open-on-western-side-of.html
Archers Firebreak #28G / Tillamook State Forest (08/27/2021)
The OHV trails on the west side of the Tillamook State Forest have reopened after the long summer closure due to fire danger. The east side OHV trails are still closed however. It is a good idea to call the Tillamook State Forest before you visit to ensure that the trails you wish to visit haven't closed again due to the risk of wildfire. Hopefully the fall rains will start soon.
More information is available here: http://tillamookstateforest.blogspot.com/2021/08/ohv-trails-re-open-on-western-side-of.html
Bonney Butte Road (08/15/2021)
Bonney Butte Road is now closed for the season while the raptors migrate through the area. You can park at the small parking area by the gate and walk to to the top to check out the birds. Often times there are ornithologists at the top doing bird counts and tagging birds.
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