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7 Days in Patagonia with REI!
Overview Iconic peaks, impressive glaciers and award-winning lodging; this 7-day REI adventure is ideal for the multisport adventurer. Experience Patagonia’s impressive landscape from an adventurous, authentic perspective, staying in idyllic, sustainable domes at the end of each action-packed day. Often referred to as “the end of the world”, Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park is the perfect place for our hiking, kayaking and biking adventure. Each day brings a new activity in this 1,000 square mile national park. Hike to impressive viewpoints, kayak close to a stunning glacier and bike to an area where guanacos outnumber people.Enjoy an extraordinary stay at an award-winning ecolodge in the Torres del Paine National…
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1970 FJ-40 Toyota Land Cruiser (Frame-Off Restoration)
My god…this is one beautiful FJ40…well done..maybe one of the finest we have ever seen…Fashion Green/ Grey on a 7 Year Rotisserie Restoration! This matching numbers FJ-40 was rescued from the Nevada desert in amazingly original condition. It was complete and unmolested, right down to the original factory hose clamps. The truck was completely disassembled and underwent a restoration that was completed in September of 2013. The entire powertrain was completely rebuilt reusing the restored original components such as the alternator, carburetor and starter. The engine was bored .040″ over and received a new cam, lifters, pistons, timing components, bearings, gaskets and seals. The transmission, transfer case and axles were…
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Nevada’s Darkest Treasure
Courtesy of Shaaron Netherton & Patagonia Clothing. If you enjoy article like this…please consider following the link to shop at Patagonia Clothing. Not only does it help support this page, but Patagonia does a lot of positive things to protect our public lands. The Massacre Rim towers 1,000 feet above Long Valley in the vast reaches of northwestern Nevada. As with most hikes in this part of the world, getting to the top requires picking out an unmarked route, being flexible and overcoming obstacles. Halfway up, after skirting yet another talus field, sharp chirping barks alert you to a colony of pika within the basalt boulders. At a cleft in the rim cap, there’s a…
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1978 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser
Courtesy of LBIlimited. The origins of the Toyota Land Cruiser date back to a time where the world was in complete chaos and turmoil as the Second World War ravaged through the European nations with what at the time seemed to be a war without end. Post WWII presented the Japanese with less than ideal economic conditions with a massive rise in inflation causing day to day life for citizens to become impoverished and yearning. Automotive companies were troubled with trying to obtain funds and forced to go under constant revision of production plans as a result of poor economic conditions and the increase in emission and safety regulations. Then…
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1971 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ43
When it comes to vintage 4x4s, the Toyota Land Cruiser FJ series is as good as it gets. What originally started as a Jeep clone during the Second World War, quickly took a life of its own and today the FJ series remains to be one of the most sought-after and collected off-road vehicle series in the world. Here above you see a 1971 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ43, entirely restored by The FJ Company, with the result being better than the original Toyota version. The FJ43 comes with a slightly longer wheelbase than the more iconic FJ40, yet therefor has more space and is more practical. The car is gorgeous…
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Is a Roof-Top Tent right for you?
How to Choose a Roof-Top Tent Given that camping has been around since Homo erectus came down from the trees, it wouldn’t seem like we have many innovations left in the art of sleeping under the stars. That said, roof-top tents, pitched atop their lofty perches, are getting double-takes from a lot of ground-dwelling campers these days. If you’re thinking about buying a roof-top tent, here’s what you’ll need to know. Pros and cons of roof-top tents: Quick setup vs. steeper cost are key considerations. How to know which tent works with your vehicle: Check tent, vehichle and rack specs carefully before you buy. How they attach to your vehicle: The floor bolts to your…
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48 Hours in the French Alps
January 07, 2019 | By Sherpa Adventure Gear Sherpa Ambassador, Nathan Peterson – @petenathanson, recently visited the French Alps and shared his insight and expertise on how to best spend 48 hours in Chamonix, if you’re short on time. All photos courtesy of Nathan. Chamonix is a remote mountain town in the heart of the French Alps, and undoubtedly one of the more popular mountain towns in Europe, but for good reason. Its accessibility to world class skiing, hiking and biking is second to none. If you had the time, this beautiful place would offer enough to keep you busy for months. However, if you’re like me, you likely won’t…
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Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series Pickup Truck!
Courtesy of TFLTruck.com The Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Pickup Truck may be one of the iconic, toughest, most reliable pickup trucks out there. Sold in (almost) every corner of the world, the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Pickup Truck is one of those gems we in North America missed out on. Well, it’s back – Toyota will build the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Pickup Truck once again. This is a celebration for the 30th year since the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Pickup Truck first hit the market. As happy as I am that Toyota is reissuing the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Pickup Truck (and the Toyota Land Cruiser SUV platform mate)…
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1976 Toyota Land Cruiser -Rare 3 Door HRD Troopy (Diesel 6)
Extremely rare 1976 Long Wheel Base HRD Troopy with 3 Side doors! 6 cylinder Toyota diesel engine, rebuilt head, serviced: 4 speed, 4×4. New suspension. Showroom paint. Seats 6 adults, 2 additional benches push it to 12 adults. This rare beast was sold by the folks over at vintageoffroad.com
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1977 FJ43 Toyota Land Cruiser (frame off restoration)
This rare 1977 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ43 LWB has undergone a complete nut and bolt restoration. Every inch of this car has been carefully restored to its original factory specifications. Inspired by the modern day driver, we added a few upgrades while still respecting the originality of the car, including OEM Power Steering, Front OEM Disk Brakes, and a Vintage Air A/C and Heating Unit. This 2 door, long-wheelbase FJ43 was repainted in its original Freeborn Red 309 color. The soft top was tailor-made using marine grade fabric, with an additional bikini top for a top-down, open air ride. Under the hood, the original 4,230cc OHV Inline 6-Cylinder Engine was remanufactured to…
