Resources and Routes Archives

The Top 5 Trip Reports

Trip reports are to Overlanders what wine is to the French—a daily necessity.

When not traveling, there are no better ways to dream and plan your next adventure.

A Journey into Somaliland in an FJ Cruiser

I became interested in Somaliland as a traveler and as an economist. At the time, I was writing a chapter of an economics textbook and wanted to use the pirates of the Gulf of Aden as the topic of the chapter.

4WD, Adventure, Adventure, Resources and Routes

Dust Therapy: Stretching The Legs of My 4Runner (and Dog.)

A good friend of mine (who works too much) was back in town yesterday, so we decided that it was about time I took my truck out.

Resources and Routes

The Library: Good Books on the Outdoors

As you plan your summer trips, it’s always good to brush up on your outdoor skills.

They all make great reads.

A metal rocket-shaped object emits a flame on a sandy riverbank between rocky canyons at night—like a scene from an epic motorcycle trip. Star trails streak the sky, and a faint compass graphic is overlaid in the top left corner.

Adventure, Gear, Motorcycle, Resources and Routes

Thoughts on Gear Selection After Riding to Ushuaia

Having the right gear can often make all the difference in the world when it comes to the enjoyment of your trip. Having the wrong gear can take away from your enjoyment of a trip, …

Camper and Trailer, Cooking, Four Wheel Drive, Health and Safety, Motorcycle, Resources and Routes, Skills and Training, Video

Overland Expo 2012 is around the corner!

Things have changed quite a bit in the Overland world since…

The 2009 edition was held at the Yavapai Fairgrounds in Prescott Valley

Health and Safety, Resources and Routes, Skills and Training

10 Great Tips to Ease Your Airline Travels

Here are some tricks I have learned over the years to make traveling a little bit more enjoyable.

Close-up of a black cargo net attached inside an Overlander vehicle, next to a window with visible smudges and reflections. The net is secured to the interior, likely for holding items in place during overlanding adventures.

4WD, Adventure, Camping, Electronics, Gear, Gear, Luggage and Storage, Resources and Routes

Arctic Ocean Expedition: Planning

Winter 2007, N69 26.70 W133 01.60

A person clad in casual climbing clothes and a harness ascends a steep, reddish rock face with a rope—an overlander seeking adventure beneath a bright blue sky dotted with scattered white clouds.

Adventure, Adventure, Outdoor, Resources and Routes

Lower Looner Land

As a group, we climbed about six routes and I was able to climb three, with the most difficult being a 5.7. Here are a few pictures of our adventure.

A black Jeep is being winched out of a snowy, forested trail, while another Overlander vehicle is parked further back among the trees.

4WD, Adventure, Adventure, Resources and Routes

Jerome Snow Run

We had all of the adventure we wanted …

One of the vehicles went into a 100 yard slide before even getting to the trail.

A white pickup truck with off-road tires climbs over rocky terrain on an overcast day, leading an Overlanding adventure while another vehicle follows behind on the trail.

4WD, Adventure, Adventure, Resources and Routes

Coke Ovens, Box Canyon

…The water continued to rise in the narrow canyon as we pushed towards its exit. The confluence of every inlet and waterfall filling its width…

A small waterfall pours over rocks into a clear, shallow pool surrounded by stones and dried grass—a tranquil spot often discovered on Overlanding adventures in the great outdoors.

4WD, Adventure, Adventure, Featured Vehicles, Resources and Routes

Chiricahua Mountains

Date: 5/1-3/2004 Trail Time: 5-6 hours Location: Coronado National Forest, SE of Wilcox Arizona. The trail starts at the intersection of Route 181 and the Pinery Canyon Road (Note: I have detailed GPS and track data available for this trip, but would like to limit its recipients to properly equipped and environmentally conscious travelers. Please…