Posts Tagged ‘expedition’

Tour Announcement: More of the L.T. Murray – 11.15.2008

If you never explored the L.T. Murray Wildlife Area just outside Cle Elum, Washington, there is a great opportunity with a great group of people on November 15, 2008.

Details can be on the forum at More of the L.T. Murray

Off-Road Trailer Build

If you’re interested in building an off-road camp trailer to tow behind your expedition vehicle, you have many options to choose. You can purchase a top of the line trailer with all the bell and whistles like a Adventure Trailer (drool) or you can do as Brandon over at OlympiaFJ60 is doing and build your own.

You can follow along with the build at Off-road Tent Trailer Build.

Definitions of Overland, Exploration, Explore, Adventure and Expedition

Everybody has their own definition of these words. This is what the Merrian-Webster dictionary defines the meaning of these words that are used throughout this site.

Overland: by, on, or across land

Exploration: the act or an instance of exploring

Explore: to travel over (new territory) for adventure or discovery

Adventure: an undertaking usually involving danger and unknown risks; the encountering of risks; an exciting or remarkable experience

Expedition: journey or excursion undertaken for a specific purpose; the group of persons making such a journey

What is your definition of these terms?

JPFreek 2008 Gear Guide Issue Now Available for Download

The 2008 JPFreek Gear Guide issue has just been released and is available for download at www.jpfreek.com

In this issue, in addition to the 2008 Gear Guide that has reviews on jeep stuff, recovery gear, camping gear, outdoor clothing, etc., there are some great adventure travel articles including Planning Your Menu, Planning Your Shelter, Trail Winching Techniques and much more. It’s a excellent read even if you don’t drive a Jeep.

The World By Road – Around the World Travel Expedition

It amazes me on how many vehicle based expeditions that occur on a regular basis. And with today’s technology, its so simple to share adventures with readers around the world, no matter your location.

I was just turned on to another in-progress two-year vehicle dependent expedition that began in Australia and is currently in Asia, and will travel through Europe, South America, North America to Alaska before finishing up in New York City next year.

In their own words:

“The World by Road is a group of individuals embarking on an around the world expedition dedicated to promoting awareness of the diversity of people and cultures of the world. Through adventure, education, and interaction with aid organizations, The World by Road challenges the traditional beliefs of our global community via the road less traveled”

You can follow along on their website at at The World By Road.

Donations to help support the expedition can be made at http://www.theworldbyroad.com/help_out.php

Expedition Americas – On the Road to Ushuaia

For those of us who can only dream of such adventures, we can live vicariously through the travels of Dave Connors. Earlier this month (November 2007), Dave set out on a ten month journey through two continents, eighteen countries, and approximately 14,000 miles. His solo overland adventure (driving his 80-series Toyota Land Cruiser) began in Salt Lake City, Utah and will take him through Central and South America to his goal of completing the adventure in Ushuaia, Argentina.

Dave is posting almost daily updates on his blog at On the Road to Ushuaia.

For those of you who want to see the SPOT Satellite Messenger in use, Dave is sending his waypoints via the SPOT to his blog which are readable with GoogleEarth.

For more information about Dave’s adventure, visit http://www.expeditionamericas.com

Washington Cascades Overland Tour 2007 – Final Thoughts

Over the last four days, I completed a 681 mile adventure (not counting the additional 465 miles to get to the starting point and back home again) following an overland route through the Cascade Mountains of Washington state, stretching from the Columbia River near Carson, Washington to Chopaka at the border crossing with British Columbia. From my records, about 63% of the overland route was on forest roads.

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