Charles A. Wells

Charles A. Wells graduated from Ohio State University in 1969 with a degree in graphic design. After practicing design in Ohio, he moved to Colorado Springs in 1980 and worked 18 years in the printing business. Over the years, he and his family enjoyed a wide array of outdoor activities including hiking, biking, rafting and skiing. He bought an SUV in 1994 and immediately got addicted to exploring the backcountry. He later joined a four-wheel-drive club and learned more about hardcore four-wheeling.

Dissatisfied with the four-wheel-drive guidebooks on the market, he decided to write his own. His first book took off and he was able to leave his regular job and start FunTreks, Inc. in 1998. He has written many more books since then, including books for ATVs and UTVs, and has continued to update and improve his existing books. If you have one of his original books in black and white, we suggest you check out his vastly improved newer models, which are now all in color and include precise GPS technology.

All of his books are proudly sold on Amazon, including his very popular original book, Guide to Colorado Backroads & 4-Wheel-Drive Trails, now in its third edition. This book has, several times now, been the number one best seller on Amazon in the category of mountain west travel guides. At www.funtreks.com you’ll find additional information, including free PDF downloads of sample trails and timely news stories about 4-wheeling.