North Shore Trip

Surf Tech board testing. Ford Excursion, biggest rental SUV available, could not hold a third of the gear I regularly carry in my Diesel Sprinter. No fridge, no sink, no shower, not the way to be on the Outside.

Silver Surfer at Bald Face in BC

Arriving in the Kooteny mountains to fresh snow and clearing skies, we scored lift access and back country skiing from the door of the van. Temperatures dropped below 0 degree F and we were still warm through the night and our gear was dry. 

Nelscott Reef

Thanks to the winch behind the passenger seat, loading up a jet ski is a matter of minutes. Surfboards fit alongside the walls and onto the ceiling space inside. We drove out to the coast and suited up for tow in surfing. Everything lined up and we had a clean session. When you don't have to worry about the logistics, you can concentrate on your surfing. More time on the water. 

Adams' New Year

Looking for something different for New Year's? How about setting up base cam p at the bottom of Mt Adams and blending margaritas and partying in your rig with the thermostat at 70. Only to wake up to perfect conditions and blower pow, what a way to bring in the new year. 

Bennett Pass Backcountry

9" of new, fluffy shaw everywhere. Luke, the wonderdog, barely made it down the hill, but he did his best submarine and pulled through. Words can't describe how great the day was, so we'll let a few photos speak for us. FYI - if you use light bindings you can have some FAT skis. 

Central Cal Mission

Being self sufficient in the van allows access to secret spots for days on end. Glassy waves, a warm shower out the back of the Silver Surfer and a cold beer with no one around... living the dream on the Outside. 

Le tour d'Oregon

Having the freedom to have bikes, kites, surfboards and camping gear for four makes the possibilities limitless. Thanks to the front bike hitch on our Wind Stalker, we could still use the spacious living room of the van. Adapting to whatever conditions were on, we kited at Floras Lake, mountain biked in Yachats and explored the coast in between.