Dec. 8-14, 2012 -Extended FB Gallery HERE- Anthony and I, the Maya Rally team known as #teamAstrid, wanted to save a few dollars (free rally entry) and do something positive on our Maya Rally adventure, which led us to volunteer with the Muskoka Foundation for the week before the official Rally start. Muskoka is a great organization that links overlanders with … [Read more...] about MAYA RALLY: Do Good As You Go
ADVENTURE
MAYA RALLY: The Journey to the Beginning of the End
We #teamAstrid (Anthony Sicola of Overland Nomads & Bryon Dorr of Exploring Elements) took 7 ½ days to drive from Santa Cruz, CA to Guanajuato, Mexico. A long journey of about 2100 miles with a route through Tucson, Nogales, Guaymas, Mazatlan and Guadalajara. “Hank the Tank,” Overland Nomad’s trusty fully overland-equipped 80 series Toyota Land Cruiser has treated us well … [Read more...] about MAYA RALLY: The Journey to the Beginning of the End
EVENT: Davenport Paddle Surf Classic 2012
-For event overview check out my story & pics at Canoe & Kayak Online- This is my second year attending the Davenport Paddle Surf Classic, held at Davenport Landing, a tough surf zone with lots of hazards and quickly changing conditions. We lucked out this year with amazing weather, although very chilly in the mornings, and some quality waves to surf, although high … [Read more...] about EVENT: Davenport Paddle Surf Classic 2012
EVENT: Hobuck Hodown
Oct. 6-7, 2012 (Extended FB Photo Gallery: HERE) Event overview article I wrote for C&K Mag. Online: HERE Three years ago the Hobuck Hodown was my very first surf kayak competition, and I've been coming every year since. The amazing group of PNW ocean paddlers and the natural beauty of the surrounding area are what keep me coming back year after year. One of these days … [Read more...] about EVENT: Hobuck Hodown
LEGENDARY WATERFALLS: Crazy Creek Falls by “The Dogg”
Legendary Waterfalls- Crazy Creek Falls, Harpers Ferry, WV by Bobby "The Dogg" Miller Crazy Creek (actually called Piney Run) drains the valley nestled between Blue Ridge Mountain and Short Hill Mountain. Native Americans and early colonial settlers occupied the land and this area was used as a pathway for troops during the Civil War. Some of the first structures in the area … [Read more...] about LEGENDARY WATERFALLS: Crazy Creek Falls by “The Dogg”