Desert Dominance: How Polaris Pulled Off a SXS Win at Dakar

British writer and explorer Wilfred Thesiger described the wastelands of Saudi Arabia as “a desert within a desert, so enormous and so desolate that the Arabs call it the Rub’al-Khali, or ‘The Empty Quarter.’” A continuous stretch of sand the size of France where dunes loom 700 feet above the rocky desert floor, trailing shadows … Read more

Chasing the Northern Lights in the Brand New 2024 Lexus GX 550

As we play a nocturnal waiting game, a nearly full moon beams across Numa Falls. During the interlude I snap some slow shutter shots of the Vermillion River rushing below. Then someone yells, “over there!” I spin to see the sky drenched in color. Subtle pulses of green, rose, citrine, and plum swirl together, flowing … Read more

4×4 VS AWD, Explained: What to Know Before You Go Off-Road

For a layman chatting to a mechanic or gearhead, automotive jargon can seem like a foreign language. To the average person on the street, terms like torque vectoring, locking differentials, pinion gears, and half-shafts are meaningless. However, there’s a pair of terms that’s more confusing than they need to be: 4×4 vs AWD. Knowing the … Read more

The Coolest Gear and Biggest Rigs at 2023 Overland Expo West

Overland Expo West returned to Flagstaff, AZ, this past weekend for its 15th year bringing together spectators and enthusiasts eager to check out the latest and greatest off-roading, camping, and cooking gear available from an exploding market and industry. The grounds of Fort Tuthill County park played host to over 30,000 visitors and 417 exhibitors, … Read more