Dec. 8-14, 2012 -Extended FB Gallery HERE- Anthony and I, the Maya Rally team known as #teamAstrid, wanted to save a few dollars (free rally entry) and do something positive on our Maya Rally adventure, which led us to volunteer with the Muskoka Foundation for the week before the official Rally start. Muskoka is a great organization that links overlanders with … [Read more...] about MAYA RALLY: Do Good As You Go
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
SEMA NEWS: Hot Off Road & Other Cool Products
The following is a bunch of cool stuff from the 2012 SEMA show, with a focus on off road and overland products. Enjoy:) Also see- SEMA NEWS: Off Road LED LIghting … [Read more...] about SEMA NEWS: Hot Off Road & Other Cool Products
SEMA NEWS: Off Road LED Lighting
LED Lighting is super hot right now and is being used for all sorts of automotive applications. There were a ton of LED lighting products showcased at the SEMA show this year that ranged from the direct Asian manufacturers to well established brands in the US market. This article will focus on off road vehicle lighting, as that is what we use as Overlanders to find our way down … [Read more...] about SEMA NEWS: Off Road LED Lighting
EVENT: Davenport Paddle Surf Classic 2012
-For event overview check out my story & pics at Canoe & Kayak Online- This is my second year attending the Davenport Paddle Surf Classic, held at Davenport Landing, a tough surf zone with lots of hazards and quickly changing conditions. We lucked out this year with amazing weather, although very chilly in the mornings, and some quality waves to surf, although high … [Read more...] about EVENT: Davenport Paddle Surf Classic 2012