Across the Western Wilds
“It’s a stake in the ground. A declaration that meaning matters more than professional momentum.” - Christian
After years of dreaming and months of planning, it’s finally happening. I’ve been fortunate to travel to more than 65 countries, but this time I wanted something different. I’ve already explored much of my own backyard but now, I want to show my daughter what I’ve learned along the way: that while world travel can challenge your perspective, America holds its own kind of wonder. It’s vast, diverse, and layered with meaning if you’re willing to look.
These days, many are chasing destinations. That's okay and in many cases super special. We’re chasing something else. And sometimes, to find what matters most, you have to stop looking for what’s new and start paying attention to what’s already here.
We're riding across across many of the best road riding in western states with my father and my daughter - he on a K1600GT, we 2-up on a 2020 BMW R1250GS Adventure—from the Mexican border in Calexico to the Canadian border, hugging the coast, turning inland at times. Then crossing the top of Washington to return south. Many of these roads are familiar to us, but how and why we do it is new in every way.
Below are three links to the ADV Rider Epic Trip Report and photos of the roads, bikes, nature, food, motorcycling, and us. A truly special 30-day trip.
The bike - 2020 BMW R1250 GS Adventure
The route across the Western Wilds
Exploring America
The trip begins! First group photo (Phoenix, AZ)
Walking into Her Own Future
Final group photo of the trip (Kamas, UT)