Off-Grid Grit: 2019 Rebelle Rally
Taking it Old School at the Rebelle Rally The gals who participate in the Rebelle Rally challenge themselves to ditch their cell phones, laptops, and GPSs. With only a map and a compass to guide them, they go off-road for 10 days of grueling navigational competition. I competed
Heated to Perfection: Scheel-Mann Orthopedic Seats
After commandeering our 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero over 5,120 miles of snow and ice, with temps dipping to -40 during last month’s Alcan 5000 Rally, we realized we were sitting on gold—by that, I mean our German-made orthopedic Scheel-Mann Vario F seats. Gone are the days of
Easter Jeep Safari Flat Fender Run
The Unofficial “Official” EJS Flat Fender Run We’re right in the middle of Moab’s famed Easter Jeep Safari week, yet no one is there. No off-roading, storytelling, or hotel parking lot wrenching. Because of COVID-19, Easter Jeep Safari (EJS) was canceled. But, that didn’t stop us from
Overland Diary: Unforgettable Iceland
An Iceland Adventure Where the Unexpected Should be Expected Discovering who you are can happen on the road or when you least expect it. Planning an adventure trip can be rewarding and stressful at the same time, and things can quickly go awry when the unexpected happens.
Last Minute Alcan 5000 Rally Prep: Final Upgrades
Photos by Mercedes Lilienthal In the first Alcan 5000 Rally Prep article, we talked about the rally and the challenges my husband, Andy, and I will face by competing in it. We discussed the harsh climate, potentially treacherous wildlife and traffic, and how our '91 right-hand-drive Mitsubishi
Garmin Overlander and inReach Mini Duo
The Garmin Overlander is an all-in-one GPS made for people who like to adventure off the beaten path. These people take their customized 4x4s across vast sections of nothingness into the unknown. Off-grid trail adventures make them smile, but it’s best to know where you’re going at
AWD Dream Rig: Custom 2020 KIA Telluride
Trail Adventuring All Over the Western U.S. in This Custom 2020 KIA Telluride The all-new 2020 KIA Telluride has taken the AWD SUV segment by storm. It’s won a host of awards, such as Texas Motorpress Association’s 2019 Off-Road SUV of the Year crown, and the Northwest Automotive
2020 Alcan 5000 Rally Preparations
5,000 Miles of Arctic Fury: Prepping for the Alcan 5000 Rally Sub-zero temps and bone chilling wind. Teeth chattering opportunities and endless miles of snow. Populated areas occasional moose and hauling-ass semis. This climate sounds like a challenge for anybody, especially a husband and wife team in an