Trisha Tiffany
Forum User Name: EmpireJeepGirl
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"Hi There! I’m Trisha a Ladies Offroad Network Local Leader! (Yucca Valley, CA - Johnson Valley, KOH). I'm a girl with a huge passion for adventure and off road and doing it with a smile! I don’t take things too seriously, and try to find the good in everything! I am in my mid 50’s and that is a challenge in itself so I try to find humor in it! Off-roading is for sure my #1 therapy for keeping me young and sharp! I’m the founder of Empire Jeep Girl (Apparel and Events) My main mission is basically getting ladies to go off road! Nothing excites me more than seeing all those smiles and confidence after they do their first trail! It is so rewarding!
I’m also a 2018 Rebelle Rally Hopeful! And am slowly working on my TJ build! TJ’s do awesome on the Rebelle Right? I’m so grateful for all the support I have gotten so far and a HUGE thanks to Empire Destructive, Adams Driveshaft, JKS Manufacturing, Zone Off Road, Next Level Powdercoating!"
Occupation: Race Coordinator Empire Destructive, Founder Empire Jeep Girl – Custom Apparel
Birthday: August 29, 1963
Questions & Answers
About Trisha:
Q: What is your favorite color?
A: "Black."
Q: What is your favorite food?
A: "Italian food."
Q: Do you have any pets?
A: "Yes, my cats Ari and Sunny. Ari is a Las Vegas foreclosure rescue cat whom I picked up after the Mint 400 race, and drove back to Coachella Valley. It was a very stressful drive back, he was not happy to be in a car for 4 hours. Sunny is another rescue cat from a local shelter."
Q: Do you take your pets off-roading?
A: "They are cats, enough said….but I wish they would!"
Trisha's Off-Road Facts:
Q: How old were you when you first started wheeling?
A: "I started wheeling in my Jeep at 53 years old! I am a late bloomer, yes!"
Q: Is your whole family into off-roading?
A: "I’m working on my sister! I’ve been trying to get her on a run!"
Q: Are you usually the driver or the co-driver?
A: "ALWAYS THE DRIVER"
Q: Do you have any off-road traditions or rituals?
A: "I bring good luck trinkets..mini toy jeeps from friends, an old shift knob etc…"
Q: How often do you get to go off-roading?
A: "I try to go every weekend!"
Q: How did you get started in the off-road world?
A: "I started riding a dirt bike back in the late 80’s / early 90’s."
Q: Where is your favorite place to wheel?
A: "It’s a toss up between Big Bear trails and the local desert trails."
Q: Do you belong to an off-road club? Which one? What is their motto/mission?
A: "Empire Jeep Girls - Motivating Women to get off road! I especially love taking out first timers!"
Q: How are you active in the off-road world?
A: "I try to wheel weekly, and I help support our off road team Empire Destructive in BITD, SNORE."
Q: What is on your off-roading bucket-list?
A: "To better educate myself, and gain experience as often as possible. And, of course, the Rebelle Rally 2018! This is my bucket list item as I will be turning 55! I have confidence in my long distance driving skills for this one, I just need to work on the other skills now!"
Trisha's Off-Road Stories:
Q: What is your most memorable offroad moment?
A: "Conquering Gold Mountain this year! It is a Black Diamond/Jeep Badge of Honor Trail."
Q: What was your first wheeling trip?
A: "The week after I bought my Jeep, 2NO2 from Pioneertown to Big Bear."
Q: What was your longest wheeling trip?
A: "It was 2 days long; locally in Johnson Valley covering all types of terrain."
Q: What was your favorite wheeling trip?
A: "Gold Mountain for sure. I conquered a big fear of heights!"
All About the Ladies:
Q: Who do you look up to in the industry? Why?
A: "Well Charlene, for one, and so many more each week as I’m learning more of these truly amazing awesome strong women!"
Q: How do you feel as a woman in the off-road industry?
A: "Excited and motivated!"
Q: What changes have you seen in the off-road industry since becoming involved?
A: "A definite increase in women wheelers, and the men in off-road seem to be accepting this better!"
Q: Give us a story, about educating, guiding, empowering ladies in the offroad world:
A: " will from time to time co-host a beginners run where we hope to get new people into taking their (or their husbands') off road capable vehicles out on the trails in a safe fun family friendly atmosphere with experienced off roaders. Most of the time we get this captured on videos so they have a memory of this event to share forever with their friends and family!"
Q: What advice do you have for ladies who want to get started off-roading?
A: "First, get educated. I made so many rookie bad purchases etc. Also, have confidence in your vehicle and yourself! I was surprised what I could accomplish. And mostly, have FUN!"
Trisha's Vehicle:
About Trisha's Jeep:
"2006 Jeep Golden Eagle TJ"
Vehicle Name: No name
Q: Does your vehicle also serve as a daily driver?
A: "It was not supposed to be, but I love driving it so much that it became my DD!"
Q:What is the best modification you have done to your vehicle?
A: "So far my RockHard cage….many more modifications are in the works, so that may change VERY soon! Update: My Zone/JKS Suspension Lift!"
Q: Do you work on your own vehicle?
A: "I am currently learning….bit by bit…but want to do it all!"
Vehicle Type: 2006 Jeep TJ Golden Eagle
Year: 2006
Builder: Jeep
