Exploration - page 3

Madelyn Holmes and her 2007 Suzuki Jimny are a match made in heaven. This wedding & portrait photographer is an avid adventurer born and raised in Australia, so her 4x4 is the perfect sidekick to keep her running anywhere life takes her—on and off the clock.

In December 2016, Eddy Gotink and five fellow off-roaders set out on a round-trip journey to one of the northernmost points in Europe—North Cape, Norway—by way of Copenhagen, Vaxjö and Stockholm.

In the spring of 2013, Richard and Ashley Giordano needed a change. Apparently, a big one. They sold their belongings, quit their jobs and became full-time adventurers—a decision that would let them explore the world, one trip at a time.

The raft jolts as it hits the first rapid, the icy waters of the Río Manso crashing over its sides. Sabrina Hess’s voice cuts through the roar, calm and steady, guiding her group through the churn. As the raft cascades swiftly through the white water, her eyes scan the river ahead for the next challenge, offering a glimpse into the life of a Patagonia wilderness guide.

As the rising sun begins to paint the horizon, veteran Jeeper Larry Madrid surveys the gnarly terrain ahead, a granite-twisted testament to nature's beauty — and its challenges. For off-roaders like Larry, the Rubicon isn't just a trail, it's a series of tests in preparation, skill, and endurance.

"Out here," he notes, "whatever you bring is what you've got."