Welcome to the Family

In an old Russian tradition, we "wash over" the Dodge Sprinter Transformer, welcoming it to the family. Washing over involves a water glass full of alcohol (of course) that can either be poured on the vehicle directly or better yet, you spit it!

Thank you for introducing us to this great custom-

we will be sure to include this in the future!

160 mile Happy Hour

Making the best out of weak swell we did down-winders with no straps and worked on transitions that flowed with the little waves. Brought the SUP and all kite sizes, had to fly my old 17 Slingshot Machine that's been collecting dust for two years. The coast was alive with little fish and the birds were ravenous. The sunset and evening spent drinking and eating on the beach in the van was the highlight of the whole trip.

Mid Summer Moto

Hot summer dusty dirt. Not even. Two days of rain, tacky terra firma Nectora. Konstantin the newest member of the Outsidevans dream team loaded up in Transformer, followed by the KTM Power Hauler for a mid summer assault on the goods. I'd have to say, the Dodge Sprinter we drove was well equipped but was nothing compared to Konstantin's KTM. This bike had more billet and bling than any factory ride we had ever seen.

Aqua Van 2010?

70 Miles of down river wilderness

Running the canyons via inflatable boat and stand up paddle. 

Still so much to explore geographically and what is possible to run on the paddle board. 
Holes, standing waves, eddy's all a new challenge to run, with the boat backing you up.
Living off bass and sunshine = good living on the outside

van held all the gear, coolers and bulk, towed the boat. 

just working on how to float the van down class 3 rapids when the flow level drops. 

Aqua' Van 2010... stay tuned

AK van at work

Job site

170 sqf of stone, 5 bags of mortar, left lane. 

Always charging off the solar

Oregon Surf shop in Alvardo Desert

Solar power is all you need!  This climate in the red sand is idea for the Outside brand. H2O is life and a shower after road bike riding was unreal. Endless cold Norcold fridge from sun even when its cloudy. Batts run the dream, 3 stage in/out fan , tunes, DVD, impossible to list. Yakima rack the bikes outside, watch the stars inside. KTM 6 Am sunrise tough to pin it on the dusty thin sand, cruising Mars. Wow.  

AdArtica Expedit

We learned we all needed radios. This is a big mountain. An eight hour Zealot hike or doubling up on the sled.  

Skinning above tree line, a beautiful view, wet slides, cameras... but no communication. Moments after this shot I stuck a huge backflip off the cornice and stuck it on uphill ice. Long live Shane McConkey!

The Cats ran great. The best part was getting back to the van in one piece to a cold PBR.  Breathable Dainese protection and the ventilated Bell helmets were key at 74 degrees.