This adventure began along the western slope of Colorado in Grand Junction. After a few days of selling off most of her worldly possessions Sarah Blessington, my new girlfriend and travel partner, hoped in the Sportsmobile to begin her adventure with me on the road. Our first destination would be Overland Expo, just outside Flagstaff, AZ. We left ourselves a few days to … [Read more...] about The Adventure to Overland Expo 2013
Bryon Dorr
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: 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
EVENT: Pacific City Surf Off
Sept. 29-30, 2012 The second annual Pacific City Surf Off was the first event in the first annual Pacific Paddle Surf Series. It was my first time competing at one of my "home" breaks. Pacific City is a great spot because it can hold big swell, is sometimes wind protected, has a number of breaks, great on beach parking, camping across the street and a brewery overlooking the … [Read more...] about EVENT: Pacific City Surf Off
Today’s Pro Kayaker Image
Bitches, spliffs, bootie beers, 40's, shots, gang signs, guns, big injuries and general disrespect. Is this really what it means to be a pro boater? The guys at the forefront of WW kayaking have always been hardened souls and for the most part the hardest partiers. I think the mentality required to charge that hard on difficult WW day in and day out is probably very similar to … [Read more...] about Today’s Pro Kayaker Image