(Regular Exploring Elements contributor Bobby "The Dogg" Miller muses about his recent trip down the Toxaway. Be sure to check out the linked, highlighed words, within the article to enjoy even more of The Dogg's style:) -Bryon) The mountains of North Carolina have long been famous for boasting some of the steepest runs anywhere and tons of huge drops. It is a veritable … [Read more...] about JUST ADD WATER! North Carolina’s Toxaway River by “The Dogg” (+Video)
REVIEW: Sanuk Sidewalk Surfers
Sanuk Sidewalk Surfers I love my Sanuk Mako Chill Maroon Sidewalk Surfers! These shoe/sandal like creations are the most comfortable footwear I've ever owned. I'm the type of person that wears slide sandals nearly year round. The Sanuks give me the same light weight easy to put on and remove comforts of my sandals in a stylish and warmer package. The "beer coozie" footbed adds … [Read more...] about REVIEW: Sanuk Sidewalk Surfers
XPCAMPER V2: The Ultimate Overland Truck Camper?
The XPCamper V2 debuted at Overland Expo and created quite a buzz. Before the prototype was disassembled, for final production, I managed to snag the keys and take it on a little adventure in the California mountains. I picked up the Toyota Tacoma based rig at the XPCamper factory in Grass Valley, CA and headed up to the Bowman Lake area. Afterwards I also talked Marc Wassmann, … [Read more...] about XPCAMPER V2: The Ultimate Overland Truck Camper?
MAYA RALLY: Video Series
The inaugural Maya Rally in 2012 was a pretty epic overland scavenger hunt style event across southern Mexico. Team Astrid, consisting of myself and Anthony Sicola of Overland Nomads ended up completing the entire "survival guide" and taking home the overall victory for the Rally. In the end the Rally was all about friendships made and adventures experienced. Hopefully you can … [Read more...] about MAYA RALLY: Video Series
EVENT: Overland Expo 2013 Wrap Up
Overland Expo 2013 was another HUGE gathering of overlanders and the overland industry at Mormon Lake, AZ. The event happens each year in May and seems to be growing with more participants, more vendors and more classes every year. The information available to you at this event is really quite astounding. I know that I walk away every year with all kinds of ideas on what … [Read more...] about EVENT: Overland Expo 2013 Wrap Up