2018 was a big year of changes in the Exploring Elements life of adventure. I focused more on my commercial photography and work for great editorial outlets like Gear Junkie, Tread Magazine, Diesel World and many others. Sadly that meant that this site was neglected a bit, but hopefully you can forgive me, and have been following all the crazy adventures on the social channels, … [Read more...] about SNAPSHOT: Life Of Adventure 2018
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2018 REGAL TourX: That’s A Buick?
Part of my automotive journalism job is to evaluate new vehicles for a wide range of outlets. One of my favorite is Gear Junkie, where I get to talk about how a vehicle might fit into an outdoor/adventure sports lifestyle. This of course is right up my alley, as I love to "travel through an adventure sports lens," the ethos behind Exploring Elements. I recently got a chance … [Read more...] about 2018 REGAL TourX: That’s A Buick?
LIFE OF ADVENTURE: The Cubed Travel Jacket
Clothing Arts Cubed Travel Jacket The line between travel jacket, rain jacket and performance shell has official been blurred. The Clothing Arts Cubed Travel Jacket combines the style and utility of a businessman's travel jacket with the technicality of a proper outdoor adventure shell. You'd be hard pressed to find an adventure where this jacket isn't a good choice. I'm … [Read more...] about LIFE OF ADVENTURE: The Cubed Travel Jacket
GEAR AID: Clean-Repair-Reuse
GEAR AID Gear Aid is a care and repair company that started in 1981 with the Aquaseal product. Over the years it has operated and sold products under the McNett and Revivex brands, while continuing to be made in America. In their words: "We teach people how to keep their well loved and expensive gear in like new condition, thereby increasing performance, saving money, and … [Read more...] about GEAR AID: Clean-Repair-Reuse
MAKE FRESH TRACKS: Powder Waits For No One!
MAKE FRESH TRACKS Powder Waits For No One! Words By: Bryon Dorr / Photos By: Bryon Dorr & Justin Shaffer These are a few key concepts that are sure to help you score fresh tracks the next time Uller unleashes his furry, no matter if the mountain is just around the corner or a few states away. Will you answer the pow god’s call? If you crave fresh deep powder turns like … [Read more...] about MAKE FRESH TRACKS: Powder Waits For No One!