Heather McCallay
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"Retired, disabled veteran, hence the need for offroad therapy. Our home currently houses 3 jeeps and a tow rig, changes coming, Love supporting women especially in the world of everything offroad. Even our dog has a jeep name "Nitto". Live out here in the beautiful state of Colorado, and get to do some amazing wheeling and gnarly rescues. Favorite season is winter..lots of snow…Currently a student learning how to be a better adult {haha}. We love traveling to Moab and Sand Hollow to wheel, but are hoping to expand that in the near future. Of course we wheel a ton here, involved in many, many groups, and charitable events. I've done tuner racing, hot rod racing, burnout competitions, car shows, and offroad stuff is my favorite. I know a whole lot about mechanics, more than I should probably. Anything else we must be level 10 friends, and pay small entrance for circus tickets! J/K just ask. Most importantly, I'm glad to be a part of the ladies offroad network and look forward to meeting you all."
Occupation: Student
Birthday: December 5, 1979
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About Heather:
Q: What is your favorite color?
A: "Black!"
Q: What is your favorite food?
A: "Italian food and barbecue."
Q: Do you have kids?
A: "I have 2 wonderful girls. My oldest is Samantha (Sam) and she is almost 17. She is the proud new owner of an '06 LJ. My youngest is Harmony and she is 11. Both girls are beautiful, smart, and kind and have not only tolerated my shenanigans, but love it. They love wheeling as much as I do."
Q: Do you have any pets?
A: "We have a rescued black lab named Nitto (a very appropriate name for him). We rescued him almost two years and we love him so much. He's quite a character."
Q: Do you take your pets off-roading?
A: "He loves to go wheeling too, but of course he has a harness for safety."
Heather's Off-Road Facts:
Q: How old were you when you first started wheeling?
A: "27."
Q: Is your whole family into off-roading?
A: "Yep."
Q: Are you usually the driver or the co-driver?
A: "I normally do drive my own, but am practicing being a better co-driver currently."
Q: Do you have any off-road traditions or rituals?
A: "Check the e-brake every time!"
Q: How often do you get to go off-roading?
A: "Two times a month or more, it depends on how much homework I have."
Q: How did you get started in the off-road world?
A: "I had a friend years ago, who took me in their Jeep to go to the gun range. Been hooked ever since. Bought my first Jeep in 2002, and I'm on my 6th now."
Q: Where is your favorite place to wheel?
A: "Anywhere with beautiful scenery, especially in the winter-time."
Q: Do you belong to an off-road club? Which one? What is their motto/mission?
A: "Too many to list. But, if good values and morals are missing, I'm generally out."
Q: What is on your off-roading bucket-list?
A: "Every event across the U.S. Seriously. I want to experience it all. Definitely want to do some more aggressive and seriously technical driving (in process)."
Q: How are you active in the off-road world?
A: "Volunteer work, personal ladies group, member of many ladies specific, and non-specific groups, charitable causes, events, photography, education resources, event planning."
Heather's Off-Road Stories:
Q: What is your most memorable offroad moment?
A: "No way I could pick just one. I love them all."
Q: What was your first wheeling trip?
A: "Coppermines Offroad Park!"
Q: What was your longest wheeling trip?
A: "1 week or longer, I couldn't say for sure."
Q: What was your favorite wheeling trip?
A: "Trail Hero, both years I’ve been."
All About the Ladies:
Q: Who do you look up to in the industry? Why?
A: "Charlene Bower, (associates and members here) because she/they are trying to pull women together in the industry. Kevin Carey, for what he and his associates are doing for veterans. Rich Klein, for what he contributes to land use, special needs, and veteran opportunities."
Q: How do you feel as a woman in the off-road industry?
A: "It has it's challenging moments, but it's also very liberating."
Q: Give us a story, any story, about educating, guiding, empowering ladies in the off-road, past or future:
A: "I often share educational info, or teach ladies to safely operate their vehicle, but I also like to share inspirational items to be a good human."
Q: What changes have you noticed in the off-road industry?
A: "More women are getting involved in general."
Q: What advice do you have for ladies who want to get started off-roading?
A: "Don't be a jerk, it's a small community. Pack out what you pack in. Protect the land you wheel on. Lend as hand back to the next lady behind you. Tread lightly. Only buy what YOU actually WANT or NEED to accomplish YOUR goals, not someone else's. Learn your vehicle, it could save your, or another's, life. Always go prepared for the worst case scenario. NEVER wheel alone."
Heather's Vehicle:
About BOSSICON:
"2015 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Hard Rock named BossIcon."
Q: Does your vehicle also serve as a daily driver?
A: "Yes."
Q: What is the best modification you have done to your vehicle?
A: "Tint the windows!!! I hate the heat haha!"
Q: Do you work on your own vehicle?
A: "Sometimes, not as much anymore. I choose what I work on now."
