The NW Overland Rally is always a good time, and highlight of my travel year. This year I played a bigger role at the event, acting as the field manager, making sure everything ran smoothly for everyone all weekend long. Below is a visual journey through the Rally weekend, which should give you a glimpse into the festivities, and hopefully entices you to put it on your calendar … [Read more...] about EVENT: NW Overland Rally 2017
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OVERLAND EXPO 2017: Homes On Wheels
I already shared with you the top off road adventuremobile from Overland Expo 2017 HERE, and the top new overland gear from the show HERE. Now it's time to look at the rigs that are built to sleep inside of, and go places you're typical RV can't. For a full overview of ALL the awesome from Overland Expo West 2017 click HERE.When 4wd just isn't enough you drive an 8x8! Big … [Read more...] about OVERLAND EXPO 2017: Homes On Wheels
OVERLAND EXPO 2017: Off Road Adventuremobile
Such a crazy busy and big year at Overland Expo West this year! I figured I'd start off this year's coverage with some of the top off road adventuremobile I spotted around the show. These are rigs that aren't really designed to sleep in, but are designed to travel off the beaten path. For a full overview of all that was Overland Expo West 2017 be sure to click HERE.The … [Read more...] about OVERLAND EXPO 2017: Off Road Adventuremobile
LAUNCHED: Chevy Colorado ZR2
Colorado ZR2 The best mid-sized pickup I’ve ever driven. Yep, figured I’d just cut to the chase. The new Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 is an impressive off road capable truck right from the factory. Chevrolet invited me to drive the new ZR2 outside Grand Junction, CO, on the road, on a Baja style off road course, on a mild off road trail and on a rock crawling course. Needless to … [Read more...] about LAUNCHED: Chevy Colorado ZR2
PADDLING OUT: 31st Annual Santa Cruz Paddlefest
The Santa Cruz Paddlefest is always a highlight of my year! The gathering of the paddle surf tribe in Santa Cruz, CA, to surf the world-class waves on offer at Steamer Lane, is a special time and place to be alive. The Lane always seems to deliver the goods for the competitions, but every once in a while throws the event a curve ball, like this year. This … [Read more...] about PADDLING OUT: 31st Annual Santa Cruz Paddlefest