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Dusty days on the WABDR aren’t far off.Most years around this time, I’m looking up at Washington’s volcanoes from remote...
09/06/2026

Dusty days on the WABDR aren’t far off.

Most years around this time, I’m looking up at Washington’s volcanoes from remote ridgelines. This summer, I’ll be spending more time standing on top of them instead.

Motorcycles might be taking a temporary back seat to crampons and ice axes, but I’m still looking forward to long days in the backcountry. The objective is different. The feeling is the same.

Jeff had questionable facial hair, Chris was deep in thought regarding potential desert dagger scenarios, and Andrew was...
06/06/2026

Jeff had questionable facial hair, Chris was deep in thought regarding potential desert dagger scenarios, and Andrew was experiencing a rare moment of enjoyment (don't tell anyone).
Just a couple of ADV bros doing ADV bro stuff, looking epic. Death Valley 2025 🤘

The North Cascades are every bit as rugged as they are remote, and I don’t get out there nearly enough. Digging through ...
05/06/2026

The North Cascades are every bit as rugged as they are remote, and I don’t get out there nearly enough. Digging through old photos this week, I stumbled across this one from a few years back and figured it deserved another trip around the sun. Consider this a warning! ⚠️ There are mountain passes lying in wait, roads worth exploring, and adventures waiting on the other side of 5 p.m. 🤘

Plain, WA 📍This place is synonymous with adventure riding for me. This is where I started exploring dirt on a motorcycle...
05/06/2026

Plain, WA 📍

This place is synonymous with adventure riding for me. This is where I started exploring dirt on a motorcycle. Familiarity with the area from years of camping eventually became the gateway to everything that followed.

Near and dear. Important. Foundational.

Spring riding is in full swing, and I’ve already managed a few trips up Maverick Saddle and hit some of the other greatest hits. With the Dirty Face Poker Run around the corner and the Touratech Rally not far behind, it finally feels like summer!

See you out there. 🤘

Riding to cool places with friends, that's what it's a all about. Did we conquer anything? No. Any passenger vehicle wit...
28/05/2026

Riding to cool places with friends, that's what it's a all about. Did we conquer anything? No. Any passenger vehicle with a driver motivated enough could make it up here, but we sure had fun. Don't forget why we do it. 🤘

Nobody ever stopped to ask if giving me a microphone was a good idea. Now everyone is living with the consequences. 🎤On ...
26/05/2026

Nobody ever stopped to ask if giving me a microphone was a good idea. Now everyone is living with the consequences. 🎤
On location last week with & . Stay tuned for obnoxious updates from the middle of nowhere!

Somewhere between excessive throttle, epic dirt roads, early mornings, and sketchy lines… three years disappeared.Lookin...
19/05/2026

Somewhere between excessive throttle, epic dirt roads, early mornings, and sketchy lines… three years disappeared.

Looking back at this freeze frame from 2023 feels like a long time ago in a galaxy far far away. A lot has changed and I’m OK with that.

Heading back to Plain this week, one of my favorite places to ride, film, and be merry. I’ll even be back on the Ducati Desert X!

Here’s to building the airplane mid-flight. 🤘

“A masterclass in momentum and regret.” Performed by Honestly, the whole section, and especially this descent was spons...
14/05/2026

“A masterclass in momentum and regret.”
Performed by

Honestly, the whole section, and especially this descent was sponsored by poor line choices and bad decisions from the entire crew. I really wish we had a recording of the intercom chatter, although the radio edit would’ve mostly been beeps and long pauses. 🤬

My favorite part of this photo is way up on the hill waiving. 👋

Sometimes all the world needs is a square crop of a dank ass wheelie.The algorithm craves it. The people need it. I’m ju...
13/05/2026

Sometimes all the world needs is a square crop of a dank ass wheelie.

The algorithm craves it. The people need it. I’m just here to do my part. 🫡

Life on Endor with 🌲
31/01/2026

Life on Endor with 🌲

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