We took another run out to Anza Borrego, and this one felt special the moment we pulled into the meetup spot. Around 25 INEOS Grenadiers rolled in — every color, every spec, a full lineup of rigs stretching across the desert floor. It was one of the biggest gatherings we’ve had yet, and the energy was unreal from the start.
Adding to the stoke, Rob Machado and his son Jax joined us for the day. Rob has been an incredible ambassador for us here in San Diego — grounded, genuine, and always up for getting off the pavement. Seeing the Machados step into the convoy with everyone else added a little extra magic to the morning.
After the quick meet-and-greet, air-down, and drivers’ chat, we rolled out as a 25-rig caravan into the wide-open Borrego landscape. The sight of that many Grenadiers snaking across the desert was wild — a perfect mix of bone-stock builds, overland setups, roof tents, recovery gear, and clean daily drivers getting dusty for the first time.
We worked through classic Borrego terrain: long sandy washes, rocky shelves, open flats, and those rolling desert miles that make you feel like you’re driving through a painting. The weather held steady, visibility stretched for miles, and the whole group found a rhythm quickly. No major issues, no drama — just a dialed-in day of off-road driving with a crew that knows how to run trails the right way.
Rob and Jax jumped right into the flow — talking story with owners, hopping between vehicles, and taking in what the Grenadier community is all about. It was cool to see how easily they fit into the pace of the day, treating the entire experience like one big desert family reunion.
By the end of it, everyone rolled back to pavement dusty, sun-baked, and smiling — exactly how a Borrego trip should finish.
Huge thanks to Rob, Jax, and every single Grenadier owner who joined us. Days like this show what this community is becoming: real people, real trucks, and unforgettable miles shared together.
Anza Borrego delivered again — and the Grenadiers looked right at home doing what they were built to do.