Congratulations to Kristen Matlock and Ashleigh Ballas who just conquered their first ever @rebellerally 🙌🙌
After navigating through 8 grueling days in the desert, in their King of Hammer's edition @fordbronco equipped with @fox Factory Race Series 3.0 Internal Bypass Shocks, the #154 FOX Factory | @trailtrust team completed the rally finishing with 71% PTS and a first place finish in the 4x4 Rookie Competition 🏆
“Representing FOX Factory/Trail Trust at the Rebelle Rally and becoming Rookie of the Year creates an indescribable emotion that is difficult to express. From all the trainings months before the event to crossing that final finish line with tears in our eyes after 8 days of being mentally and physically drained, we are left with an incredibly strong desire for more and cannot wait to do it again next year at the 10th anniversary of the Rebelle Rally! The bond that developed between many of us will be cherished for life as we will continue to train together and create endless friendships.”
- @kristenmatlock
Congratulations to all of the women who competed this year at the @rebellerally and we look forward to next years journey 🏁
I’m proud to announce after 8 days rallying, navigating, racing, camping, and traversing the course we did it! Taking home the 1st place trophy as @rebellerally Rookie of the year! With 65 other teams, including about 30 rookie teams this rally definitely tested us. My navigator, Ashleigh, was amazing throughout the whole adventure! Thank you to everyone that followed along and supported the whole week! Our Ford Bronco was flawless! Finally home to relax a bit, and prep to Ironwoman the Baja 1000! 🙌🏼🙌🏼
@trailtrust@ridefoxpv@rebellerally #rebellerally #trailtrust #ridefoxpv #fox #foxfactoryvehicles #foxshox #fordperformance #thebronconation #fordbronco #rallyrace #offroad #offroadgirls #bajadesigns #optimabatteries #adventure #yokohama #girlpower
🏁 WE DID IT!!!🏁 Eight days, hundreds of brutal miles, we have completed the 2024 @rebellerally 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 ! So much emotion, thoughts, stories, memories! Stay tuned for more!
Thank you so much to all family, friends, sponsors and supporters!!! Did I mention WE DID IT!!
*slight correction, the announcer said it’s a Fox Jeep, but it’s actually a @ridefoxpv built @fordbronco 🙌🏼 #2024rebellerally #rebellerally #trailtrust #ridefoxpv #fox #foxfactoryvehicles #foxshox #fordperformance #thebronconation #fordbronco #rallyrace #offroad #offroadgirls #bajadesigns #optimabatteries #adventure #yokohama
Basecamp Vibes! ☀️☕️ spirits are high, it’s a little chilly as we embark on day 6️⃣ #2024rebellerally #rebellerally #trailtrust #ridefoxpv #fox #foxfactoryvehicles #foxshox #fordperformance #thebronconation #fordbronco #rallyrace #offroad #offroadgirls #bajadesigns #optimabatteries #adventure #yokohama #drone #basecamp
So happy to catch up with the @rebellerally team and talk briefly how things are going. As a rookie team things are bound to happen, but we are confident we won’t make the same mistakes twice. It’s all part of the adventure! Less about speed and more about mapping and tracking for this rally. Thank you to all that continue to support! It means so much! #2024rebellerally #rebellerally #trailtrust #ridefoxpv #fox #foxfactoryvehicles #foxshox #fordperformance #thebronconation #fordbronco #rallyrace #offroad #offroadgirls #bajadesigns #optimabatteries #adventure #yokohama
Embarking on Day 3! Day 2 went good, not perfect. We obtained a solid percentage of our points (about 72%), and hitting all checkpoints! At risk of sounding like a broken record, this is quite the adventure! Keep sending us positive vibes as we continue on! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 #2024rebellerally #rebellerally #trailtrust #ridefoxpv #fox #foxfactoryvehicles #foxshox #fordperformance #thebronconation #fordbronco #rallyrace #offroad #offroadgirls #bajadesigns #optimabatteries #adventure
Mammoth Lake, CA ➡️ Tonopah, NV! Today we made it through the first liaison to basecamp in NV, and the real fun begins with tomorrow’s prologue! Can’t wait to have so much fun in this Bronco! Be sure to follow along! Wish us LUCK! 🍀
#2024rebellerally #rebellerally #trailtrust #ridefoxpv #fox #foxfactoryvehicles #foxshox #fordperformance #thebronconation #fordbronco #rallyrace #offroad #offroadgirls
We’re thrilled to be fielding our first team to compete in the @rebellerally , the longest competitive off-road navigation rally in the U.S. and the first women’s endurance off-rally in America.
Professional driver @kristenmatlock and FOX Factory test engineer Ashleigh Ballas will debut in the 4x4 class, driving a FOX Factory-designed and developed King of the Hammers Edition Ford Bronco with a custom suspension package designed to optimize comfort, articulation, and capability.
We’re returning for a second consecutive year as a Rebelle Rally Official Partner through @trailtrust , Fox Factory’s social impact initiative focused on championing sustainable adventure for all. The Rebelle Rally embodies the spirit of Trail Trust and the importance of elevating women in the automotive and adventure world.
We couldn’t be more excited to be a part of it, and look forward to watching Kristen, Ashleigh, and all the other women shine next month 🤘
// #ridefox #trailtrust #rebellerally
For over two decades, @friendsofoceanodunes has tirelessly worked to expand and improve recreational opportunities and promote good stewardship at Oceano Dunes SVRA (Pismo Dunes). Trail Trust provided a $20,000 grant to support Friends’ beach clean-up events and stewardship education initiatives, including a children’s coloring book campaign that focused on off-road safety. Ensuring that the next generation knows how to recreate safely and responsibly is key to preserving our shared playground for years to come.
Trail Trust supports projects across the globe, and we were excited to extend our reach to Cape Town, South Africa! We made a grant to @tokaiMTB to help restore the Donkey Trail within Table Mountain National Park. Shortly after restoration work began, the region experienced the heaviest winter rainfall in decades, severely affecting several local riding destinations. With Trail Trust grant funding, Tokai repaired the worst damage at the top of the Donkey Trail and continued restoration work as planned once the stormy season passed. Their effective trail management during this difficult period demonstrated their worth and value to all stakeholders and proved that trails are indeed compatible with the environment when the proper care and management are applied.
@trailtrust was created back in 2021 to champion sustainable adventure for all. By providing grants to organizations such as the High Fives Foundation, we’re offering opportunities for people from all backgrounds to experience the thrill of adventure 🙌
Return to Dirt is an adaptive motorsports program of @hi5sfoundation that provides equipment and instruction for individuals with disabilities to pilot off-road vehicles into backcountry areas. For many of the participants, outdoor recreation is unattainable because of any number of physical limitations. Return to Dirt reunites a disabled athlete with a part of themselves that can only be found in nature, and we’re proud to support this lifechanging work through Trail Trust.
// #RideFox #TrailTrust #ForAllForever
Congratulations to our partner @pisgahareasorba on the grand opening of the newly enhanced Butter Gap Trail in Pisgah National Forest! The new trail, along with updates to the old trail, were both completed in a manner that best preserves the backcountry experience while offering a solution to the challenges of modern-day trail traffic and increased rainfall activity. The culmination of these efforts results in a more sustainable trail that will ensure continued enjoyment and protect critical environmental resources. Ride on! #forallforever
