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I have been on the road long enough to put my sleep system to the test. Finding the right sleep system for my for my Honda Odyssey Minivan Camper buildContinue reading “Minivan Camper No Build Sleep and Chair System | Long Term Review”

In the depths of the Escalante Grand Staircase National Monument is home to the most incredible hoodoos I have ever laid my eyes on. Being highly difficult to access, IContinue reading “One of the most incredible places I have ever visited”

After being static in Prescott for a couple weeks I was excited to get on the road and have some action. I was feeling my groove and my Van wasContinue reading “Little Van in Big Places | Page AZ”

After and Amazing time in Southern Arizona spring is around the corner and it was time to make my way north. My first stop was to the town of PrescottContinue reading “Grand Caravan Minivan Camper Build! – Prescott Arizona”

Tucson is my favorite big city in Arizona. I love the comforting weather, 360 degree mountain views, easy access to free camping, and it’s big city amenities like Costco andContinue reading “Botanical Gardens, Mountain Biking, and a Bike Thief – Tucson AZ”

I love to show off my self built Minivan Camper that I have affectionately named Odie (short for Odyssey). This video will give you a comprehensive look at the build.Continue reading “In Depth Tour of my Minivan Camper Odie”

I have really been enjoying my campsite in Ajo Arizona. Ajo is an old copper mining town that hasn’t come back to life after the mine closed in 1985. AjoContinue reading “Land of the Giant Cactus, Ajo Arizona”

Really its an outdoor shower setup that will work for just about any camper. My simple outdoor shower setup consists of the following items all availalble on Amazon without breakingContinue reading “Review – How I Shower in a Minivan”

After my job wrapped up in Telluride, I was ready to get back to the desert and seek warmer weather. I was checking the weather forecast and New Mexico wasContinue reading “Vanlife is the Best Life – Vanlife and Mountain Biking Sedona AZ”

After a long and wonderfull 3 months in the Colorado Mountains it was time to make my way back to Colorado Springs and visit my friends and family back home.Continue reading “Troubles on the Road – Vanlife in New Mexico”

Full relaxation in my ARB Deluxe Room. Truthfully this is how I spent most of my time here. I didn’t have neighbors close by but 4×4 traffic would pass byContinue reading “Mineral Creek Road – Vanlife in Silverton CO”

Being a Colorado native and a lover of the outdoors you would think I have visited the incredibly scenic mountain town of Telluride. Seeing how this summer is my summerContinue reading “ToHelluRide – Mountain Biking and Vanlife, Telluride CO”

It took me 2 Chinese Diesel Heater kits and 2 install attempts to get a working heater. Don’t make the mistakes I did! I have experience and confidence cutting holesContinue reading “Drama with my Diesel Heater – Don’t make these mistakes!”

I have been absolutely thrilled with my ARB Awning and Deluxe Room combo. ARB is primarily known for their 4wd products but this system works excellent on my minivan camper.Continue reading “Review – ARB 2500 x 2500 Awning and Deluxe Room”

Tincup is a tiny little town in the Taylor Park area. I got a tip on a campsite outside of town and it looked like an excellent option just beingContinue reading “Tincup Time! – Mountain Biking and Vanlife”

Back Story Before I met Joe I was using a large CamelBak and and several compression sacks for my bikepacking adventures. This was back when the concept of bikepacking wasContinue reading “Review -JPaks Adventure Bags”

Summer nights in Crested Butte are most excellent!After resting for a day in Gunnison and stocking up on supplies I made my way back to Crested Butte to spend aContinue reading “Crested Butte Redux–Mountain Biking and Vanlife”

Bikepacking makes the best friends!!! Joe, Kristen and myself smiling big after leaving the town of Crested Butte. After completing a week stay in Buffalo Creek I made my wayContinue reading “Road to Tarabithia–3 Day Epic Bikepacking Trip”

It had been 634 days to get back to this place in my life. When my last road trip ended I was heart broken. I remember that day so clearlyContinue reading “1st stop. Buffalo Creek”

Mt. Rushmore in all its glory! When I was preparing for vanlife I did a lot of research and of course watched many Youtube videos of active vanlife vloggers. ByContinue reading “South Dakota!”

Bikepacking the Maah Daah Hey Trail has been on my radar for years since I very first discovered the sport of bikepacking back in the mid 2000’s. It’s a 150Continue reading “Bikepacking the Maah Daah Hey Trail – North Dakota”

Thain Creek Campground outside of Great Falls Montana. If you look closely you can see my shower tent set up to the left of my van. It worked great. ItContinue reading “Windy Mountain Loop”

Jumping for joy at Grinnell Glacier at Glacier National Park After a great stay in Whitefish MT, it was time to make my way to Glacier National Park. As aContinue reading “Glacier National Park”

My magical minivan that takes me to magical places.  My research told me that Whitefish was going to be a stellar mountain biking destination. Whitefish has several large trail networksContinue reading “Whitefish!”

Riding the Clark Fork River Trail outside of St. Regis Montana. Cherries! These were the best cherries I have ever had. I got them at a road side stand inContinue reading “Clark Fork River Trail – Vanlife”

Riding through the fireweed on the Chillcoot Pass Loop  With a quick stop in Missoula to get some resupplies that included a trip to Costco. I cooked food in aContinue reading “Riding Chilcoot Pass Loop – Epic Backcountry MTB”

After leaving Bozeman I had to make a decision to head to Helena or Butte. Both had good recommendations and great trail systems but due to a more reliable recommendationContinue reading “Mountain Biking and Vanlife on the Continental Divide”

After 8 days in the Beartooth Mountains it was time to make my way into Montana. Here I am on the Beartooth Highway taking a selfie by the state lineContinue reading “Bozeman Montana – Mountain Biking and Vanlife”

The Absaroka/Beartooth mountain range is a pure slice of heaven. I have been coming to this area on and off since the early 2000s. I would usually stay at aContinue reading “Fishing in the Beartooth Mountains Wyoming – Vanlife”

 #vanlife  😎 Seriously. This is such an iconic vanlife photo! I have not mentioned this yet but I do have a name for my van. I call my van OdyContinue reading “Grand Teton/Yellowstone National Park – Vanlife”

I arrived in Jackson on a Monday and realized how busy but beautiful this town was. When I was a teenager I briefly drove through Jackson with my family butContinue reading “Jackson Wyoming Vanllife”

Ahhh! That sweet sweet vanlife! One of the many times I stayed in a Walmart parking lot. I haven’t shopped at Walmart in years but since I have been utilizingContinue reading “Backpacking trip to the Wind River Range – Pinedale Wy”

After a great time in Vail with my friends Paul and Becca I made my way to Steamboat Springs Colorado. Steamboat was one of my Colorado bucket list locations. BeingContinue reading “The best boat is Steamboat!”

There is amazing free camping off of the top of Vail Pass. I love this picture of Paul and Becca AKA: Pubecca) on the blanket in the grass. Makes meContinue reading “Vail with Friends!”

So after a month of housesitting in Colorado Springs it  was time to get back on the road! After my tour in the desert I had planned a tour looselyContinue reading “Back on the road! – Crested Butte Vanlife”

Pool and Ice Rink Flow Trail Dirt Drifter Downhill Trail My camp at the top of the Dirt Drifter Trail Head. The road to get up here was a bitContinue reading “Mountain Biking in Eagle Colorado Videos”

After 10 days I parted ways with the Escalante National Monument area I made a quick stop in in Capitol Reef National Park on my way back to Colorado. IContinue reading “Capitol Reef National Park”

After I arrived to the town of Escalante and got resupplied, I picked up a hitchhiker that had just finished hiking the Boulder Mail Trail by the name of Chris.Continue reading “Backpacking Coyote Gulch – Glen Canyon Recreation Area”

Peekaboo, Spooky, and Brimstone Slot Canyons are some of the narrowest in the Escalante – Grand Staircase National Monument. If you are ever in the area this is a mustContinue reading “Hiking Peekaboo, Spooky, and Brimstone Slot Canyons – Escalante UT”

This video covers the start of the hike and the slot canyon in Little Death Hollow.  Part 2 This video shows off my campsite along the Escalante river, Wolverine Canyon,Continue reading “Backpacking Little Death Hollow/Wolverine Canyon Videos”

So for many years I’ve been dreaming about this location that my good friend Nick had told me about. It’s located deep in the Escalante Grand Staircase National Monument andContinue reading “Desert Backpacking at Little Death Hollow”

Bryce Canyon National Park was fantastic! It was my first time to this National Park and really enjoyed my visit. This was my 3rd National Park along my journey andContinue reading “Bryce is Nice”

One thing that became very evident while I was on the road was weather. Yeah, weather happens! And when you’re living in a small space you become more vulnerable andContinue reading “Thunder Mountain”

After my time in Little Creek Mesa, I made my way into the town of Hurricane Utah to spend some time with my dad. I was able to pull intoContinue reading “Hurricane UT and Gooseberry Mesa”

During my journey so far the Sun sets have been my most favorite part. Here I am enjoying one at my free camp right next to Little Creek Mesa trailheadContinue reading “Little Creek Mesa”

After leaving the  Zuni Mountains I had my sights set on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. While I was riding in the Zuni Mountains a couple that IContinue reading “North Kaibab National Forest and the Arizona Trail”

I hope you enjoy this video of my morning in the Petrified Forest National Park.

I had a lovely time camping in the Cibola National Forest outside of Gallup New Mexico. I had a good feeling about this area when I was planning my travelsContinue reading “Zuni Mountains”

Mills Canyon Vlog – Vanife I really enjoyed this campground. It is located in the Kiowa National Grasslands just an hour east of Raton NM. For a free campsite itsContinue reading “Free camping on the rim of Mills Canyon, NM”

For at least 10 years now I have been dreming about a new lifestyle and ways live more freely and minimally. I needed to wait for my son to graduateContinue reading “Time to hit the Road!”

My magical minivan! Beautiful free campsite outside of Buena Vista Colorado and the interior of my converted 2003 Honda Odyssey. Here is a picture of the van when I firstContinue reading “I bought a minivan and converted it into a camper!”

So winter decided to show up after a very warm and mild December and January. Nick gave me a ring and suggested the idea. I didn’t have any of myContinue reading “Blodgett Open Space Night Hike 2.21.18”

cucharas canyon.. What a gem this place is. I really feel like I discovered this place for backpacking. With a 2 hour drive from Colorado Springs you will find thisContinue reading “An overnight in Cucharras Canyon 4.3.2016”

It was almost 5 years ago that it came time to make another attempt at the Colorado Trail. So much has changed since then. My buddy Mike who I didContinue reading “The Dream Continues: Ten more days of bikepacking the Colorado Trail”

Quick over night trip with Todd. Did a quick overnight trip up gold camp road . I got to test out my new gossamer gear tarp. Had a campfire andContinue reading “More Bikepacking”

Another Kokopelli on the books. Snow and 3 days to complete vs the normal 4 days made it challenging.

 Seth really excels at rock climbing. His steadfast balance and no fear make him the one to do the lead climb. Thanks Seth, I have really enjoyed climbing with you.Continue reading “Rock climbing in North Table Mountain in Golden CO 4.15.2014”

12 hours of Mesa Verde continues to be one of the toughest races I have ever taken on. This race consists of  a 12 hour 2 person team relay onContinue reading “12 Hours of Mesa Verde 4.12.13”

What a great day rocking the Lake Pueblo Trails! This bike is so much fun to ride and I love my JPaks!

Another great time with the Inflexibles. I convinced everybody to ride the Pulpit Rock trail system and we ended up having a really good time as always. Weather was goodContinue reading “Wednesday Night Ride 1.30.13”

Great ride in Cheyenne Mountain State Park. Got some good shots on this Wednesday Night Ride. I have been feeling really strong in my riding lately (even though I haveContinue reading “Wednesday Night Ride 1.23.13”

I have had a whirl wind of things going on lately and decided it would be a good time to fit in a backpacking trip to trusty old Emerald Valley.Continue reading “Emerald Valley Backpacking trip 12.2.12”

I have been to the dunes many times as a kid and even took Seth there but backpacking in the dunes for a couple nights is the best way IContinue reading “Backpacking the Great Sand Dunes 10.21.12”

So I have done the Ring the Peak in sections and even incorporated a couple interesting multi day rides using part of this fairly large trail system. If you haventContinue reading “Ring the Peak 9.9.12”

Yesterday was one of those miracle days where you felt like your legs could last forever and some how after several hours in the saddle it still feels comfy???? ThisContinue reading “Dam it feels good to be Bikepacking!”

Another great backpacking trip of 2012. This time was with seth and he as become a strong hiker over the summer. This was a beautiful route and full of adventure.Continue reading “Phantom Terrace: The adventures of the Comanche/Venable loop”

I am very lucky to have been able to do this trip to Europe. Seth was able to spend over two full months backpacking to multiple countries around Europe. HeContinue reading “Best of Europe 7.21 – 8.3 2012”

Ok so its been a while since I got a good macro shot like this one but I think its awesome! Look the fly is sticking his tounge out. WithContinue reading “Macey Lakes Sange De Christo Wilderness 6.30- 7.1 2012”

I debated weather or not to add the waldo canyon fire to my blog since it has always had a positive theme focused on the out doors.  But this wasContinue reading “Waldo Canyon Fire 6.26.2012”

So I have always loved the Sangre De Christo Mountain Range. When I talk to people about this range most have never heard of it. Its just far enough awayContinue reading “Horn Lakes Sange De Christo Wilderness 6.22 – 6.24 2012”

Usually I am not an advocate of a shuttle ride and prefer to “earn” my down hill,… whatever. Kristian, Keith, and I loaded up k-mans hybrid Civic and effortlessly ascendedContinue reading “Cascade Drop 6.16.12”

The start of a very fun race. 12 Hours of Mesa Verde is located outside of Cortez Colorado at a trail system called Phils World. Phils world is a mountainContinue reading “12 Hours of Mesa Verde 5.12.2012”

It was a good weekend to spend in Buffalo Creek. I dusted off the camping gear, headed out a night early, relaxed with a nights sleep in the hammock, andContinue reading “Buffalo Creek 4.11.12”

March was a great month full of riding. Some of the warmest temps of all time. Many days of 70 degree weather. Sooooo here is a big photo dump ofContinue reading “March Madness”

I have been on the fence for awhile about snow shoes. It looked like there is potential for some fun but wasn’t sure it would be worth getting a pair.Continue reading “Snowshoeing the Crags 2.4.12”

.  Great 3 night stay in New York City with Seth. Great way to see the city in a short amount of time. We had a great deal on anContinue reading “New York New York 1.16.12”

100 Cones 11.20.11 from Jaydude on Vimeo.

I was much more mentaly prepared for this 24 hour race. Lot more things going in my favor. ~I have already done a 24 hr race and had a muchContinue reading “24 Hours of Palmer Park 10.4.11”

Hiking Pikes Peak with Seth 9/3 – 9/5 from Jaydude on Vimeo.

Untitled from Jaydude on Vimeo.

After a late night of finishing the build I got to ride my new 29er that has been in the build process for what sems like forever. A couple daysContinue reading “First overnight of the year………”

I love to ride, live to ride, and ride to live, Only once in a lifetime will I ever get a chance to build a bike like this. It allContinue reading “Custom Love”

So after a Arctic air cold-spell and a hefty snow storm last week the nice high altitude trails we have been riding are let buried in snow and ice. ItContinue reading “Epic Fail on Freeride Trail”

This December has been amazing for riding this year. Today it was sunny and 50deg riding with some good friends! The new camera is working great. Not bad for aContinue reading “Unbelievable December!”

Little Mark~ First Go Pro xmas 2010 from Jason Moyes on Vimeo. My first time lapse! Untitled from Jason Moyes on Vimeo.

It had been a long time since I have raced Mountain Bikes. Just coming off the 5 day colorado Trail trip I thought I would be prime for this race.Continue reading “Rage in the Sage 24 hour Mountain Bike Race 8.21.10”

Here we are getting ready to head out for the hike. Seth got to drive the 4 wheel road up and it turned out to be a bit hectic forContinue reading “Lower Sand Creek Lake and Bishops Castle”

The top of Searle pass on Day 5 and my favorite picture from the Journey. To me this one says it all. Wow what can I say about this adventure.Continue reading “A Mountain Bikers Dream. Five Days on the Colorado Trail”

At our campsite on North Bever Mesa and my favorite shot from the ride. Unable to shrug off the upset of not 100% completing the Kokopelli supported last April MikeContinue reading “Now Thats a KOKOPELLI!!”

This year was a new approach to the Kokopelli adventure that turned out to be an action packed highly relaxing fully supported multiday mountain biking adventure. Those of you thatContinue reading “Kokopelli 09′”

It was a warm and mild March 1st day. Spring as come early this year and it has been great to get some early season riding in. Today we hadContinue reading “Cheyenne Mountain State Park 3.1.2009”

Ahhhhh Beautiful Pikes Peak off in the Distance. As a native to the Springs I have always been fascinated with this Mountain. Barely touching any of Barr Trail throughout myContinue reading “Backpacking Pikes Peak in November!”

Lower Sand Creek Lake is one of the most beautiful places I have ever explored in Colorado. The Photo below is of Tijeras Peak Located in the heart of theContinue reading “Lower Sand Creek Lake”

My first trip up and down Pikes Peak. I am goinng to try and add Data to my trip reports from now on. One thing I will never forget isContinue reading “Backpacking Pikes Peak Solo”

Another awesome trip to the Beartooths this year with new adventures and a trip to YNP. For some reason the Island Lake > Beartooth Lake trail has it out forContinue reading “Yellowstone/Beartooth 2008”

After a couple of years of seeing the Ring the Peak signs on Bear Creek Trail and over off of the Intemann Trail I thought it would be cool toContinue reading “Ring The Peak Trail an Out and Back”

The Kokopelli Experience There is many was to experience the Kokopelli, everything from comfy outfitters setting up support camps full of food and complete with massage therapists. To uber enduranceContinue reading “The Kokopelli Experience”