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Expedition Portal Announces 2011 Overland Rallies

Monday, May 2nd, 2011

Expedition Portal, the international community of adventurers and overland travellers, has announced the details of their 2011 regional Overland Rally series. (more…)

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The Wildest Dream – Conquest of Everest

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

In 1924, George Mallory and Sandy Irvine made an ill-fated attempt to summit Mt. Everest, nearly 30 years before it was officially recognized as being summited by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. Then, nearly 80 years later, an experienced team of Mountaineers lead by Conrad Anker went back to Everest to find George Mallory’s body. What they found, and the events that unfolded afterwards, is a story for the ages in mountaineering. (more…)

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Quiet For a Tuesday: Solo in the Algerian Sahara

Sunday, December 26th, 2010

It’s like Tom Sheppard opened the passenger door of his Mercedes-Benz Gelandewagen, and I sat down for this ride through the wild desert. The esteemed Sheppard, with his legendary Vehicle-dependent Expedition Guide now demanding nearly $400 per used copy in the U.S., puts his knowledge where his heart is: behind the wheel and camera lens, pointing both into in the Earth’s consumingly large,unforgivingly hot, and impossibly imaginable Sahara Desert. Out the other end came a book. Sounds like a hell of a time, no? (more…)

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Camping Lab Basecamp Awning

Tuesday, November 9th, 2010

PVC-coated 300D polyester and an aluminum structure have made the Expedition Awning by Camping Lab an excellent choice for coverage while kickin’ back at base camp. (more…)

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Racing Across the Land Before Time

Thursday, October 28th, 2010

For a group of eighty cyclists, the peleton was unusually quiet as it meandered its way through the Cape Town city limits. The cool fog concealed the summit of Table Mountain and provided pathetic fallacy for the emotional state of these brave adventurers. (more…)

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Trails of Geronimo – A Jeep Expedition

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

When you hear the word “Geronimo,” what is the first thing that comes to your mind? For some it might be the memory of childhood fun with running and jumping into the pool in the classic “cannonball” position and yelling “Geronimo.” But, if you are a history buff and a fan of classic westerns then no doubt your first thought will be of the Apache War Chief, Geronimo. (more…)

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What is an Expedition Anyways?

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

ex-pe-di-tion (ĕk’spĭ-dĭsh’On) n.

A journey undertaken by a group of people with a definite objective: an expedition against the enemy stronghold; a scientific expedition to the South Pole. The group undertaking such a journey. (more…)

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Circle the Wagons!

Sunday, July 4th, 2010

Theodore Winthrop, a world traveler who descended from some of the earliest American families, visited the Puget Sound area in 1853.  (more…)

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Eezi Awn Series 3 Model 1600 Roof Top Tent

Sunday, July 4th, 2010

“Remember long after the sweetness of price is gone, Quality prevails.

Eezi-Awn Very Simply, the Very Best!” (more…)

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Garvin Wilderness Expedition Rack for Jeep Wranglers

Monday, March 29th, 2010

Garvin’s Expedition Rack system for Jeep Wranglers is a well-built solution for weekend excursions or long-term vehicle dependent adventures where limited space is no longer an issue.

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American Expedition Vehicles Iceland Expedition

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

Expedition Mission & Background (more…)

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