Xpeditions 0 Posted January 6, 2012 Hi Folks -- After looking over the Off Roads Passport website I decided it might be a good place to hang out for awhile : ) This seems like a great place to meet folks who enjoy getting away from the city. A little about me... well, us both; Kathy and I spend quite a bit of time looking for lost cities in south America, then documenting them (video), and finally coming home to edit the material. Once finished we place these videos online for everyone to enjoy - and it's all at no cost. Aside from this, we recently moved to Cottonwood (Az) and have started locking around this area. There are so many dirt trails, roads, and out of the way places... and we love motorcycling. I think this will be a great place to be. I'm an electronics tekkie guy, and Kathy is amazing at logistics (getting us in and out) and researcher (gets the best details). She also an accomplished videographer and editor. I ride a 2003 BMW 1150 GS Adventure. We're still looking for Kat's ride when she isn't riding with me. I think it would be really fun to find others interested to ride these and other trails. I know this is predominately a 4X4 site, but hoping Off Road Passport might also include those of us with adventure in our blood, and a motorcycle ready for the next adventure. I look forward to hearing from anyone interested to join up sometime : ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theksmith 5,778 Posted January 6, 2012 welcome to the site, great to have you. we definitely want to see more adventure bike riders over here - anyone that enjoys exploring is welcome! i used to have a DRZ, and i still have an account over on ADVRider, maybe one day i'll get another bike (this time something more free-way worthy). nice bike by the way. how about a 650 Dakar for the lady? feel free to post up a trip anytime you want some company. or join us on any trip - just ask in the trip thread if it's enduro friendly type of trail if you are unsure. this weekends' ORP Christmas party would be a perfect little getaway for you. it's mostly just gravel/sand, though there is some deeper sand in a wash i think (i know, soft sand = yuck!). please share a link to the work you're doing with south America, would love to check it out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Number7 89 Posted January 7, 2012 Welcome to the forum, bikes are always welcome on runs. George:cool: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzJeepChic 2,897 Posted January 7, 2012 Hi Jerry & Kathy, welcome to Offroad Passport! Searching for lost cities in South America sounds exciting; I'll be checking out your videos. Like theksmith said, if you're interested in joining one of our 4x4 overland excursions, we'd be happy to have you along; I just hope that cruising with us can compete with your previous travels! But seriously, if any of our posted trips sound like something you'd enjoy, please feel free to post up. We see a lot of enduro's traveling about; it certainly has become more popular over the last couple years. By all means if you'd like to post/plan trips and trip reports here, please do! And I read in another post that you also have a Chevy Suburban 4x4 which would be suitable for some trips we do as well. I don't know the specs on it or if you'd want to take it out, but I thought I'd throw that out there. Next week some Premium Club members are going to The Bradshaw Trail in S. CA which would be suitable for either of your vehicles. Nice to have you here! Diane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xpeditions 0 Posted January 11, 2012 It's really a privilege to be associated with Off Road Passport. Kathy & I expect to join in on a few of the adventures we've read about here in the weeks ahead. It sounds like this would be a big fun thing to join into! Regarding our adventure site; All our video's are online and free to watch. We never charge for this. We believe what we're doing is adding to OUR adventure by having our extended friends around the world join us virtually through the video's we produce. Plus, it might help educate occasionally : ) We are always looking for the unusual, out of the way places few want to visit... mostly because it's either too dangerous or would take too long to get to. When you have a chance, visit our website and have a look. We've won top awards in the film festivals we've entered. Here's a link: http://www.XpeditionsTV.com All we ever ask is a comment in our guestbook;) and to subscribe to our newsletter if you want to stay connected as we roam about. These are easy to find links at XTV. I am wondering if there are any others here who ride off road on any kind of bike. I'm certainly not a hardcore off road type... in fact, I tend to be a bit timid right now. I only started riding again after 14 years without a bike. Kathy & I originally had the concept of motorcycling the Atacama Desert (Chile) later this year or next, which is why I chose the BMW Adventure. Anyway, I think it would be big fun to get together with folks who share an interest in riding, and there are so many great trails around the Cottonwood/ Jerome area. I haven't a clear idea how to proceed, so if any reading this have ideas please share. BTW... There are some really amazing looking jeep trails going up the south side of Mingus mountain that I'm told 4X4's find challenging but not impossible. Regarding a bike for Kathy.... I bought her a BMW GS 650 twin. It was a bit large for her tastes, so now we're looking at the Suzuki DRZ400. As for our Suburban... It's stock. BUT (!) we have taken that thing into some of the craziest places over the years. It's our off-roader:D and hasn't let us down once. It now has carefully etched desert pin-striping. We acquired that a few days ago as we tried to find out way down something that could be a road through the desert had there been a dozen more steers. I was amazed at its agility at backing up on a mountainside... Kathy is sometimes crazy adventurous! Thanks for the warm welcome... And thanks to everyone for this great forum. We look forward to staying in touch, and ocassionally contributing. Best Wishes Jerry;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ob1jeeper 849 Posted January 11, 2012 Let me add my welcome as well. I'm primarily a Jeep sort of guy for exploring, but also ride bikes. I've ridden on two, since being a kid (a VERY long time ago I might add...), and recently acquired a KLR-650, and am looking forward to a few adventures on it as well... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maddogjeeper 2 Posted January 11, 2012 I'm primarily a Jeep sort of guy for exploring, but also ride bikes. I've ridden on two, since being a kid (a VERY long time ago I might add...), and recently acquired a KLR-650, and am looking forward to a few adventures on it as well... X2 Welcome aboard. I gave up my KLR and Concours about 5 years ago after a bad crash but do miss it at times. I use to work part time for "Happy Trails" in Boise maybe you've heard of them. Anyway I live just over the hill in Prescott Valley, we sould get together sometime. Dennis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xpeditions 0 Posted January 12, 2012 X2 Welcome aboard. I gave up my KLR and Concours about 5 years ago after a bad crash but do miss it at times. I use to work part time for "Happy Trails" in Boise maybe you've heard of them. Anyway I live just over the hill in Prescott Valley, we sould get together sometime. Dennis That sounds like fun! Maybe others in the area would like to have a get together as well.... anyone else interested? Let me know. We can figure out what works in order to plan it! Regarding "Happy Trails"... No, sorry I haven't - BUT you can fill me in on the details over a hot Cup O' Joe Do you like coffee? We have some of the best in the world and happy to brew some up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
