I now call it the Lower 48. Coming back feels… strange. After a summer in Alaska that felt so big, so alive… everything down here feels a little smaller. Not worse… just not Alaska . I carry a mix of gratitude and restlessness… part of me is still up north, somewhere under those endless summerContinue reading “I now call it the “Lower 48””
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Little Van in Big Places | Page AZ
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 was driving fantastic. I highly recommend this Bencmark Maps Atlas regardless of what state you’re in. And the Non-Technical Canyon Hiking Guide to the Colorado PlateauContinue reading “Little Van in Big Places | Page AZ”
Grand Caravan Minivan Camper Build! – Prescott Arizona
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 Prescott Arizona to visit my friend Dace and his Mom Chris. Dace is working on his Grand Caravan camper conversion and I was here to helpContinue reading “Grand Caravan Minivan Camper Build! – Prescott Arizona”
Mineral Creek Road – Vanlife in Silverton CO
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 by me regularly. Often I would get a thumb’s up on my setup. I love that. When this room is set up I use it forContinue reading “Mineral Creek Road – Vanlife in Silverton CO”
Drama with my Diesel Heater – Don’t make these mistakes!
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 holes into my minivan and making significant modifications but this project kicked my ass!! When I decided to do vanlife through the winter this year IContinue reading “Drama with my Diesel Heater – Don’t make these mistakes!”
Review – ARB 2500 x 2500 Awning and Deluxe Room
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. I previously had the ARB 2500×2000 Awning attached to the roof and enjoyed it quite a bit but felt the coverage was small and reallyContinue reading “Review – ARB 2500 x 2500 Awning and Deluxe Room”
1st stop. Buffalo Creek
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 clearly when I unpacked my van and rented a room from a friend back in Colorado Springs. I remember unexpectedly crying and feeling immense grief asContinue reading “1st stop. Buffalo Creek”
Vail with Friends!
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 me feel like a hippie. After my time in Crested Butte I got a call from my friends Paul and Becca to meet them at VailContinue reading “Vail with Friends!”
Back on the road! – Crested Butte Vanlife
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 loosely following the Continental Divide from Colorado To Glacier National Park in Montana. Here is my van parked on the crest of the Continental Divide onContinue reading “Back on the road! – Crested Butte Vanlife”
Thunder Mountain
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 and aware to the elements outside. In this case I ended up waiting out 2 days of snow, sleet, and rain. I was feeling a bitContinue reading “Thunder Mountain”
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