"The trail started to get harder and harder, and it was getting darker and darker. And then its starting raining."
Epic. Nice work Scott.
Epic. Nice work Scott.
2023 Baja XL write up with lots of pics
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BritKLR
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Amazing....totally jealous......amazing!
Thanks for sharing. I'd love to do this someday!
Thanks for spotlighting some of our gear, really appreciate it!
Two questions, Do you mind if we share some of your photos? and, Do you mind if I share a link to this adventure on some of my other forums?
Oh, you should really do a "slideshow" presentation at the next RS meeting!
So cool......
Thanks for sharing. I'd love to do this someday!
Thanks for spotlighting some of our gear, really appreciate it!
Two questions, Do you mind if we share some of your photos? and, Do you mind if I share a link to this adventure on some of my other forums?
Oh, you should really do a "slideshow" presentation at the next RS meeting!
So cool......
WVU fan
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great write up and awesome pictures. What a cool adventure. Thanks for sharing
krice118
Trail Ready
thanks for sharing. Great pics and storytelling!
Johnny Utah
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Johnny Utah
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More pictures that were too good not to add.
Johnny Utah
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J1000
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Wow that looked like so much fun. Thanks for sharing!
Johnny Utah
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That’s about all I have for now. I’m still waiting for the rest of the guys in our convoy to share some of the pictures they took. Hopefully I’ll have some more to add soon.
Hope everyone enjoyed this, I know I did.
I’m already thinking about how to get back down to Baja!
Hope everyone enjoyed this, I know I did.
I’m already thinking about how to get back down to Baja!
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Johnny Utah
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It was one of those trips that make you question your life choices! Haha!
I want to sell everything and just do that forever!
Just kidding kinda, but it was awesome.
I’m planning another trip for this December with my family.
I want to sell everything and just do that forever!
Just kidding kinda, but it was awesome.
I’m planning another trip for this December with my family.
2025. Baja XL or bust.
Should we get a group together? We should get a group together. Awesome trip Scott.
Should we get a group together? We should get a group together. Awesome trip Scott.
Johnny Utah
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Hey Josh, as of right now I am not planning to do the Baja XL again in 2025, but because its two years away still, I could change my mind. I loved that the BajaXL was a perfect way to see the peninsula, but it was too fast of a pace for me. I am hoping to participate in another rally, called the Slow Baja Rally, put on by Michael Emery of the Slow Baja podcast.
Here is what Michael had to say about the Slow Baja Rally:
"We will start in San Diego, drive as far as Loreto, and have two nights there for rest and recovery. I'm working on ready-made excursions, a mule-packing trip, a kayaking trip, and a volunteering opportunity. I'll also have some Slow Baja Approved repair shops, taco stands, and sights not to miss.
The difference in this event will be the community. We'll emphasize community and host a BBQ the night before to encourage everyone to buddy up. We're working on a plan to use paper maps only. We want to promote the beauty (and chaos) that arises when all the answers aren't known. The engagement of everyone inside and sometimes asking for directions outside the vehicle is a valuable part of old-school Baja travel.
My goal is a slower pace, fewer repairs, more roadside fun stops, and more time at camp in the daylight! More sharing and caring --which can be in food, a cold beer, or an assist with a vehicle repair. We need more time sharing stories around the campfire, playing guitar, and watching the stars and less time rushing around collecting waypoints."
This rally is set to take place Feb 23-Mar 3 2024.
If that is something you're interested in, let me know!
Here is what Michael had to say about the Slow Baja Rally:
"We will start in San Diego, drive as far as Loreto, and have two nights there for rest and recovery. I'm working on ready-made excursions, a mule-packing trip, a kayaking trip, and a volunteering opportunity. I'll also have some Slow Baja Approved repair shops, taco stands, and sights not to miss.
The difference in this event will be the community. We'll emphasize community and host a BBQ the night before to encourage everyone to buddy up. We're working on a plan to use paper maps only. We want to promote the beauty (and chaos) that arises when all the answers aren't known. The engagement of everyone inside and sometimes asking for directions outside the vehicle is a valuable part of old-school Baja travel.
My goal is a slower pace, fewer repairs, more roadside fun stops, and more time at camp in the daylight! More sharing and caring --which can be in food, a cold beer, or an assist with a vehicle repair. We need more time sharing stories around the campfire, playing guitar, and watching the stars and less time rushing around collecting waypoints."
This rally is set to take place Feb 23-Mar 3 2024.
If that is something you're interested in, let me know!
Interested AF. That sounds like our kinda speed.
Johnny Utah
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