This weekend was Dougs Birthday (old bastard!), and a bunch of us went off to
Extreme 4wd Adventures near Helensville. I'd never been 4wd driving (properly) before, and have to say the whole thing was amazingly enjoyable. So much so that I'm debating buying a cheap 4wd and doing it regularly. Check out their website on the link above - if you're considering giving it a go, and don't have a suitable vehicle, then I can recommend their Suzukis. They may be small and automatic transmission, but they have a great power/weight ratio, and are ideal for giving the sport a try. It's handy to be able to concentrate on keeping the car on the road and not have to worry about gear changes!