A trip through Southern Colorado’s Famous Trails
Four Syncros, Two Nations, One State: Overlanding on the WABDR
Although all buttoned up and cozy in my Westy at a disused Forest Service campground near Leavenworth, I couldn’t get to sleep. I was anxious about the rest of trip and what it could cost me. Last year the group’s damage amounted to a snapped axle, two broken CV joints, a shredded sidewall and a…
Ford’s Bucking Bronco Turns 50
It was August 1965 and times at the Ford Motor Company were good. Their car lines were selling well – particularly their popular pony car, the Mustang, which had been introduced just over a year earlier to an enthusiastic public reception. On the heels of these successes, Ford introduced the Bronco lineup to a vehicle…
Sirocco Overland: Into the Heart of West Africa (Part 2)
The border went better than expected, with only a little hassle from the Gendarme, and some gentle persuasion to get the carnet stamped at customs. We drove on late into the afternoon passing through the Bandiagara Escarpment, Dogon Country. What a place! Completely untouched by religion, traditional tribal life continues. We found a good campsite…
The building and testing of the Ultimate World Toyota Land Cruiser
What began as an idle thought while sitting under a tree in the wilderness, became the thing of dreams.
Sheriff Calls for the Closure of Black Bear Pass to Motor Vehicles
With yet another accident on Telluride’s most famous trail, local authorities suggest it get the gate.
Chevrolet Announces 2016 Colorado 2.8-liter Duramax Diesel
At long last, another diesel burner is added to the fold.
Sirocco Overland: The Beginning of the End (Part 1)
MAPA Project – through the Heart of West Africa
Trevolta’s Crowd Funded Travel Site Announces the End
Is this the death knell for crowd funded travel, or just a failed business enterprise?
Madagascar in a 25 Year Old Pajero: The Red Island of Africa (Part 2)
Venturing further into this largely unknown island, Matthew Swulinski uncovers many of its most well kept secrets.
Trust Is Best Served Ignorant
An Observation of a Skilled Profession from the Back Seat
Rugged Ridge Releases New Roof Rack for Two-Door JK
A bolt on rack that makes soft tops easier with no drilling or cutting.
Mother Nature’s Mayhem
Ram Nation joins First Response Team of America in Texas disaster relief.
Madagascar in 26 year old Mitsubishi Pajero (Part One)
A fly-and-drive overland escape to one of the least visited places on earth.
Overlanding with Your Dog
Did someone say, “Car ride?”
The 2015 Cortez Rally
Giving competitors a taste of Dakar in untamed Mexico.
Sirocco Overland: Crossing Australia’s Simpson Desert
Running support for a group of adventure motorcyclists, Gareth Griffiths tackles one of the most famous deserts in the world.
36 Hours of Adventure: A wet escape to visit Kakwa Falls
River crossings and wet roads on the way to Alberta’s largest waterfall.
Nerves of Steel
Eef Lenaerts tells of the long, hot, dusty journey to Lake-Turkana, Kenya.
Fatty fatty 4×4: Why GVWR matters
Is your rig overloaded?