LATEST NEWS: A whirlwind trip to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, return to the desert for dunes training, and more … [read]
ALGERIA SCOUTING: See the report from southeastern Algeria here, the latest installment here, or the original daily posts here…
MONGOLIA EXPEDITION: See the latest installment of the Mongolia Expedition report here, or the original daily posts here …
IN THE DESERT: See INTO THE MAZE an in-depth report on an epic trip to one of the most remote areas in the lower 48 states. Check out the MAURITANIA REPORT with routes and details from our independent Sahara scouting expedition…
SCOUTING ALGERIA Report from a journey in the south-east of Algeria. First waypoint: Djanet ... THE SOUTH-EAST READ MORE 
ROADTRIP EL CAMINO DEL DIABLO Detailed report from a solo journey on the infamous border trail from Ajo to Yuma... ON THE BORDER READ MORE 
IN FOCUS SAND Training in the Imperial Sand Dunes with Barlow Adventures... FUN IN THE READ MORE 
ROADTRIP EAST COAST Exploring the east coast, on and off road: The barrier island wilderness of Chincoteague NWR... EXPLORATIONS READ MORE 
MONGOLIA EXPEDITION ULAANBAATAR In-depth report from the Mongolia expedition, begins with a look at the capital... THE STARTING POINT READ MORE 
ROADTRIP A six-day 450-mile solo trip into the Maze — one of the most remote places in the continental United States... INTO THE MAZE READ MORE 
REPORT MAURITANIA In-depth series direct from the desert, with maps and waypoints, first stop Nouakchott... SCOUTING THE SAHARA IN READ MORE 
EL CAMINO DEL DIABLO…
A solo trip on the infamous border trail from Ajo to Yuma provided a quick introduction to this remote corner of the Sonoran desert and the unique challenges of operating in the Arizona-Mexico border zone… [read]
More Roadtrips:
Algeria: The Southeast…
Okefenokee: Out on the Swamp…
Chincoteague: Barrier Exploration…
Mongolia Expedition…
Roadtrip: Into the Maze…
Mauritania: Scouting the Sahara…
Uncovering Forgotten Trails…
Gazelles: The Desert’s First Challenge…
Gazelles: The Long Road to the Rally…
Gazelle Rally Recap…
IN FOCUS: SAND DUNE SKILLS
Photo recap of intensive 3-day training in driving techniques, map and compass navigation and sand recovery scenarios with expert instruction provided by Nena Barlow at the Imperial Sand Dunes… [read]
More on Training:
Expedition Management…
Pathfinding Across Terra Incognita…
Uncovering Forgotten Trails…
Lessons from the Rubicon…
Scouting the Sahara in Morocco…
US Nomads Go to Jeep School…
Following the Clues on a Map…
Navigating the Desert the Bedouin Way…
Route Finding with Orienteering…
DESERT DIFFERENCES
Not all “deserts” are the same. Explore some of the idiosyncrasies we’ve noted while driving and navigating in the Sahara, the Gobi and the American southwest … [read]
More on Logistics:
In Search of Ghosts…
Weather on the Trail…
Camping Across America…
From Paper Maps to GPS and Back…
Field Fixes: Popping a Bead…
Field Fixes: Righting a Rollover…
The Magic of MaxTrax…
Considering Compass Options…
Something about Sand Dunes…
Choosing a Tent for the Desert…
Staying Organized on the Road…
WHEELERS OVERLAND ADVENTURE
A look at a unique overlanding event, the First Annual Wheelers Overland Adventure, sponsored by Quadratec and Offroad Consulting at AOAA in Eastern Pennsylvania… [read]
More Reflections:
The Overland Loop…
Some Thoughts on the Road…
Ladies Nav Video Recap…
The Challenge of Moab…
Topless for Tatas 7…
Lessons from the Rubicon…
Desert Run in Mexico…
Finding Our Own Way…
Art on Wheels…
Two Friends, a Jeep and a Dream…
A Lesson in Teamwork…
