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We were born in the mountains, shaped and nurtured by their silent presence and wild rhythms. It’s no surprise that we have always been drawn to the highest ridgelines, the forgotten trails, and the places where the wilderness whispers in a lan

Oregon had been sitting at the top of our must-ride list for years. Ever since the Oregon Timber Trail was created, we knew we had to go. Massive forests stretching as far as the eye can see, volcanoes with snow-covered peaks… it all felt like

One of the most crucial parts of prepping for a big bikepacking trip overseas is putting your gear and setup to the test out in the wild. You want to know everything works before you’re thousands of miles from home.

This year marks a bit of a

The tripod is definitely one of the most awkward things to carry on a bikepacking trip. It’s heavy, bulky, and just kind of a pain—but also essential if you want to take proper shots with both of us in the frame. Over the years, we’

I doubt if in the landscape there can be anything finer than a distant mountain‑range. They are a constant elevating influence. [Henry David Thoreau]

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Our go-to for the wild stuff has always been the Unit X — full-rigid, chromoly, and tough as hell. It’s hauled us across Iceland, Socotra, and the Chilean Andes without blinking.

This time, things are gonna be different. For the first ti

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