Category Archives: USA

Nels’ Notes: Nomadic Wandering Shenanigans May 21-29, 2009

May 29, 2009 – 8:41 pm

We ride again. After over a month hiatus off the road we returned to the highway for our voyage north to Alaska. We’d, again, like to thank all of those that supported us in our fundraising efforts that enabled us to finish the expedition. It means a lot to us, and is greatly appreciated.

From Denver, Steve, Celeste and Craig ventured north to Loveland to stay at Steve’s Mom, Judy’s, place, while I headed to Rocky Mountain National Park with an amazing female for one last adventure in Colorado. We met up the following morning for a delicious breakfast prepared by Judy and her husband, Tom, said our goodbyes, and got on I-25 North headed to Bozeman, Montana.

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Photo of the Week: On the Road Again

May 25, 2009 – 12:01 am

We’re finally back on the road on our way to Alaska. Our first stop is Bozeman, Montana, with Steve’s friends and our very hospitable hosts Allan and Jen. Thanks to our new friends and sponsor Taboot Art for outfitting us with some hoodies and t-shirts for the final leg of the expedition.

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Photo of the Week: Denver Post

May 19, 2009 – 12:01 am

Front page of the Denver Post. Read the article here. Monday, May 18, 2009. Finally on the road again this Thursday. Alaska or bust.

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Alaska, The Final Frontier Fundraiser and Exhibition

May 9, 2009 – 9:56 am

Date and Time: Thursday, May 14th from 6pm – Midnight

Location:

The Soiled Dove Underground at Lowry
7401 E. 1st Ave.
Denver, CO 80230
Located east of the intersection of 1st Ave & Quebec Street

Contact

By Steven Shoppman | Also posted in Events, Expedition Updates, Media Coverage, North America | Comments (0)

We have arrived

May 8, 2009 – 1:33 pm

After over two years of being on the road, we have finally made it back to the point we started from. We are in Denver! It feels good to say, and it certainly feels good to know that we succeeded when many told us it was not possible or that we might fail. While we are completely out of money, the trucks are in desperate need of some help with all the lights flashing on the dashboards

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Special Thanks: Austin & Santa Fe

May 8, 2009 – 12:01 am

If you are a follower of The World by Road or have checked the website lately, maybe you’ve noticed our pleas for help and our upcoming fundraiser in order to raise money to finish the expedition. In reality, to make it back to Denver, we had to rely upon a few special places and people to help us get back to home base. What’s great is that these people and establishments are not only providing us with a much needed place to stay, but also that they are genuinely interested in our project and are happy to do their part to help us.

By Craig Johnson | Also posted in Accomodation Reviews, North America | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

Safelite AutoGlass: Nation’s Leading Auto Glass Team

May 4, 2009 – 11:50 am

This expedition has had the privilege to work with many fine sponsors, and we able to see firsthand the incredible work of another great sponsor, Safelite AutoGlass.

A journey that spans over 26 months, through 6 continents and close to 70,000 miles is going to take its toll on the vehicles, and that was definitely the case for the windshields on the Toyota Tundra and Sequoia. Length of the windshield cracks found their place at eye level on each vehicle, along with numerous chips, scratches and nicks.

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Rocky Mountain Adventure

April 29, 2009 – 12:38 am

Nature’s beauty gets me every time. Standing on a peak and looking over the land gives you an unreal feeling, one that flows throughout your entire being. This expedition has found adventure after adventure, and it has not stopped since we’ve got back to Denver, for Colorado could be called the “adventure state.”

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Nels’ Notes: Currently Sedentary Shenanigans

April 22, 2009 – 2:57 pm

We have been in Denver for thirteen days. This is the longest our crew has been in one place in a long time. Faces and places are familiar, there’s no longer a language barrier, and the food meets the needs of my simple palate. The contents of the trucks find their place in the garage, and our packs occupy a corner of the rooms where our heads rest. Two makeshift offices, one in the mud room where Shoppman works, and one in the dining room has Craig’s computer and mine.

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Photo of the Week: Reunion

April 20, 2009 – 12:22 pm

On Saturday, April 11, we celebrated the return of the expedition to it’s starting point in Denver. Here are all the current, former, and temporary members of the crew that could make it. Thanks to family and friends for making the party possible.

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