An obstinate mind, a monstrous vehicle and treacherous terrain — these are the three basic requirements for off-roading, a motorsport that stretches the limit of not just the car but also the driver's perseverance. It's all about overcoming any obstacle that comes your way. A dense forest? No problem. A shallow river? Easy peasy. That's the mindset people cultivate when they take up off-roading. And around 100 such enthusiasts in 50-odd vehicles will now make their way to Palghar this month-end, for a competition at Mud Crushers Zone, which is a manufactured track meant for a slightly watered-down version of off-roading.

But what goes into the making of these vehicles? What specific modifications are needed? How dangerous is the sport? And what are the basic dos and don'ts? We give you the lowdown on these questions ahead of the event, so that in case the idea of off-roading sounds tempting to you, you know where to begin.