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Any Manual Transmissions at the off-rodeo?

jmiller
Feb 25, 2026

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Today at 5:29 pm

I'm excited to do the off-rodeo in May - should be beautiful in that area then! Does anyone know if any of the vehicles they have for the off-rodeo are manual transmission? I'd prefer to participate in the off-rodeo in the same transmission I have to better learn capabilities/techniques. I'm doubtful they'd have one, since the statistical likelihood is low, but thought I'd ask - thanks!
G Lusted, broncorob3
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Today at 6:30 pm

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jmiller
I'm excited to do the off-rodeo in May - should be beautiful in that area then! Does anyone know if any of the vehicles they have for the off-rodeo are manual transmission? I'd prefer to participate in the off-rodeo in the same transmission I have to better learn capabilities/techniques. I'm doubtful they'd have one, since the statistical likelihood is low, but thought I'd ask - thanks!

That's a great question: They used to have a few in the early days but moved to all automatic transmissions since then.

Tell your guide at the beginning of the day, and they will call out tips for manual drivers over the radio.

And if you want to go back, or are already driving your Bronco there, look into Bring Your Own Bronco's Next Level Off-Road. You can drive your manual on the same trails, and get four hours of guidance in a small group setting.

Have a great time and let us know how it goes! Which location are you headed to?
2021 Oxford White 2-door non-Sas Mid package 2.7L/10-speed Badlands with MIC top
2021 Carbonized Gray 2-door Sas High package 2.7L/10-speed Badlands with MIC top
Keeping the Jeeps: stock '89 XJ, 3.5" lifted '00 XJ on 31s and '89 MJ
G Lusted, broncorob3

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Today at 7:48 pm

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Laura
That's a great question: They used to have a few in the early days but moved to all automatic transmissions since then.

Tell your guide at the beginning of the day, and they will call out tips for manual drivers over the radio.

And if you want to go back, or are already driving your Bronco there, look into Bring Your Own Bronco's Next Level Off-Road. You can drive your manual on the same trails, and get four hours of guidance in a small group setting.

Have a great time and let us know how it goes! Which location are you headed to?

Tennessee! Bringing my sister with me and we'll make a girls weekend out of it :)
615_Bronco, G Lusted
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Today at 7:50 pm

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jmiller
Tennessee! Bringing my sister with me and we'll make a girls weekend out of it :)

Oh you'll love Tennessee! That will be so much fun. The area is so beautiful
2021 Oxford White 2-door non-Sas Mid package 2.7L/10-speed Badlands with MIC top
2021 Carbonized Gray 2-door Sas High package 2.7L/10-speed Badlands with MIC top
Keeping the Jeeps: stock '89 XJ, 3.5" lifted '00 XJ on 31s and '89 MJ
broncorob3

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Today at 9:05 pm

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We did the off-roadeo at Gunstock Mountain. Huge fan of the two door, manual transmission combo. No manual transmissions at Gunstock, but the guides were more than happy to talk manuals when asked. A great experience!
jmiller

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