For the FULL event details and best pictures check out my article on Motus: VOT 2013: That Mud Tastes Like Maple Syrup! This was the inaugural Vermont Overland Trophy and I was asked by Alex of Columbia Overland to join his team to help with photography, social media, navigation and physical challenges. I drove up from Maryland in the Sportsmobile and ended up on the CO … [Read more...] about EVENT: Vermont Overland Trophy 2013
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SNAPSHOT: CA Overland with the Toyota Tacoma XPCamper V2
Sarah and I were lucky enough to talk Marc Wassmann, owner of XPCamper, into letting us borrow his Tacoma V2 Prototype camper build for a few days of overland backcountry exploring. He wanted feedback on layout, ride and the ergonomics of all the integrated systems. We are always on the lookout for the next adventuremobile and really love the concept behind this rig. We managed … [Read more...] about SNAPSHOT: CA Overland with the Toyota Tacoma XPCamper V2
SNAPSHOT: Black Rock Desert Overland Adventure
This is a small photo essay about 6 friends in 4 offroad overland rigs having a little adventure from the general areas of Truckee, CA to the Blackrock Desert, NV at the end of April 2013. I can say that good times were had by all:) I'm going to let the pictures do the story telling with this post. -For … [Read more...] about SNAPSHOT: Black Rock Desert Overland Adventure
REVIEW: Around the World in 10 Years- The Book of Independence
Sarah and I got our hands on an English copy of “Around the World in 10 Years- The Book of Independence” at the WA Overland Rally, and then had a cross-country drive to MD to accomplish over the next week or so. Sarah read Pablo and Anna’s poetic tales from the road aloud, as I piloted the Sportsmobile across this vast country. Below you will find some thoughts on the book … [Read more...] about REVIEW: Around the World in 10 Years- The Book of Independence
EVENT: WA Overland Rally 2013
June 27-30, 2013 WA Overland Rally 2013 was a blast! It was so fun to catch up with so many overlander's from around the PNW and the world. This year Touratech also held their dual sport/adventure motorcycle rally at the same time, bringing in lots of 2 wheeled adventure travelers. It's a great experience to share travel stories with fellow adventurers, learn overland skills … [Read more...] about EVENT: WA Overland Rally 2013