Looking back – the first Overland Expo
Last Updated on Monday, 21 February 2011 02:07 Written by Chris Marzonie Monday, 21 February 2011 02:05
As we’re all getting ready for the upcoming Overland Expo, I thought I’d post some images from the first year when it was held in Prescott, Arizona in the spring of 2009. The Overland Expo is an event that draws instructors and attendees from all over the world. It’s meant to inspire us all to get off our butts and get out there and experience the world we live in, by bike or auto. Tons of classes, demos, presentations, film festival, and more. I highly recommend it. www.overlandexpo.com
Tufa and Granite
Last Updated on Sunday, 12 December 2010 10:08 Written by Chris Marzonie Sunday, 12 December 2010 09:58
It was unseasonably warm today in Prescott, so my friend Matt Turner and I hatched a plan to go see an enormous formation of exposed granite near Yava, Arizona. Unfortunately, the whole area was locked up tighter than a drum, so Matt took me on a hike through an area of silica-rich volcanic tufa near Kirkland. The wind and water had done a magnificent job at sculpting the rock. We hiked back into an area that Matt had seen on aerial maps to scout for some new slots or gorges, but did not encounter any. It was warm enough for me to hike without a shirt (in mid-December) – nice! After our hike, Matt headed back to Prescott and I went on to explore some new-to-me 4WD roads near Skull Valley. After many miles of bumpy low-range and a few steep climbs, I discovered a valley rich with granite boulders and studded with pine and oak. The day was getting away, so I headed out on a power line road and enjoyed the last light of the sun as it turned the west side of Granite Mountain a beautiful shade of pink. Sometimes local adventure is the best adventure.
Tufa formations near Kirkland, AZ
A wild tufa sculpture
Walking into wonderland
Matt Turner above the tufa canyon
Hydraulic stone sculpture
Prickley Pear cactus, Kirkland Peak in the background
Yea, it looks like he's offering a pack of cigs to the Marlboro god, but that's really a camera.
Winding my way back into the "other" Granite Basin
Chock full of granite, pines, juniper and oak
Funny how light and color can make a muddy cattle tank look good
The Tacoma with some ruggedly beautiful granite for a backdrop
Late afternoon sun on granite
Windmill silhouettes in front of Granite Mountain near Prescott, AZ
Swansea, Arizona
Last Updated on Sunday, 12 December 2010 11:42 Written by Chris Marzonie Tuesday, 30 November 2010 04:38
Over Thanksgiving weekend, many of us gathered in Swansea, Arizona to celebrate friendship, the great outdoors, history, photography, some spectacular food and delicious libations. Here are a few images from the adventure. For the complete set, visit the gallery here: Swansea 2010 photo gallery
Miner's quarters - Swansea, Arizona
Camp at sunset
The Hanson's brought the 60-series Land Cruiser
Jack's 80-series Toyota Land Cruiser
Feuerzangenbowle
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