I have helped designed an awesome Baja overland adventure with Tim "Desert Bull" Sanchez at XploreBAJA for November 21-28, 2014. This is a fully guided trip to some truly jaw dropping and unique locations across Baja. It is a great way to find your comfort zone in Baja with a super experienced group. In true overland style there will be lots of driving on a wide variety of … [Read more...] about SIGN UP: Baja Overland Adventure 2014
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Van Life Holiday Greetings: A Look Back at 2013
2013 has been a crazy year here at Exploring Elements. It started off by getting back to the states after an amazing month driving around Mexico for the Maya Rally. The crazy adventures continued all year, highlighted by; Jan. skiing in Tahoe, Feb's Gems & Brews Tour, a March filled with Desert Rendezvous/Santa Cruz Paddle Fest/Easter Jeep Safari, April in Baja, May at … [Read more...] about Van Life Holiday Greetings: A Look Back at 2013
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: Summer Outdoor Retailer 2012- Wrap Up
-Exploring Elements 2012 Summer OR Coverage- The Summer Outdoor Retailer show is a massive show with over 1,400 vendors displaying products that you'd find in your local outdoor store. Gear in such categories as; camping, climbing, paddling, apparel, footwear, etc... are all well represented. Many suppliers of all the little things that go into making this gear, think fabric, … [Read more...] about EVENT: Summer Outdoor Retailer 2012- Wrap Up
EVENT: Outdoor Retailer 2012- Wednesday Open Air Demo
-Exploring Elements 2012 Summer OR Coverage- The Summer Outdoor Retailer show is a massive show with over 1,400 vendors displaying products that you'd find in your local outdoor store. Gear in such categories as; camping, climbing, paddling, apparel, running, footwear, etc... are all well represented. Many suppliers of all the little things that go into making this gear, think … [Read more...] about EVENT: Outdoor Retailer 2012- Wednesday Open Air Demo