The massive 2016 "super bloom" in Death Valley NP was quite possibly a once in a lifetime event. I feel so privileged to have been able to see it first hand. I wrote a story about the last second overlander gathering that I pulled together to see it last year over at OutdoorX4.com: THE SUPER BLOOM: Death Valley is FULL of Life!. In the end, over 9 different groups of … [Read more...] about SNAPSHOT: Death Valley
Overland Travel
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!
Compact Camp Chairs: The Ultimate Review
The Ultimate Compact Camp Chair Review The search for the ultimate camp chair continues! In this comparison review I’m going to introduce you to eight of the latest compact camp chairs on the market, all of which are high quality and designed to pack up small. I've already reviewed a few chairs in this category in the past: Helinox Chair One, Travelchair Joey Chair and … [Read more...] about Compact Camp Chairs: The Ultimate Review
CLUB RIDE: Johnson Comfort
REVIEW: Club Ride Johnson Underwear MSRP: $34.95 (BUY NOW) The Club Ride Johnson is a lightly padded men’s underwear designed for bike commuting and short recreational cycling. They provide a bit of the comfort of proper padded cycling shorts when in the saddle, while providing much more comfort when out of the saddle. Normal padded bike shorts are crucial for comfort when … [Read more...] about CLUB RIDE: Johnson Comfort
2016 EXPLORING ELEMENTS: Year In Review
2016 was full of adventure on the road less traveled! I've now lived the nomadic North American overland lifestyle for over 5 years, with glimmers of change in the air, as international flights have already been booked, and the possibility of a home base on the east coat to launch adventures further afield from materialize. While I still struggle every day to create positive … [Read more...] about 2016 EXPLORING ELEMENTS: Year In Review