Our
Mission:
"Expeditions
West was incorporated to facilitate and support the pursuit
of Vehicle Dependent Expedition and Adventure travel, and to
provide a forum for other adventurers to evaluate and learn
from our experiences."
Scott Brady, Owner
Our Team:
"Live as if to die tomorrow. Learn as if to live forever"
Mahatma Gandhi
Expeditions West represents a group of adventurers intent on exploring the world, and living a life of adventure. We live in a culture that experiences life through others, as shown on TV or movies. Throw out the TV, and live the adventure!
Tread Lightly! |
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We are Master Tread Trainer Certified, which is the highest level of training available through Tread Lightly. Please contact us if you would like Tread Trainer training for your club at no charge. |
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Expeditions West is an Outfitter Member of Tread Lightly and promotes and educates in accordance with Tread Lightly's guidelines for responsible four wheeling. Expedition's West trainers have educated over 140 students in Tread lightly principles! |
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Our Business:
Overland Video: Video and Book Sales through our commercial division
writers and photographers: Our staff has contributed several articles, and act as contributing, associate and section editors for adventure and lifestyle magazines like:
PRIMEDIA (Off-Road)
APG
JRations
Desert Sports and Recreation
Arizona Outdoorsman
4wd Toyota Owner
Toyota Trails
Discover Sonora
and others
We have also provided our photography for use by corporations and catalogs, like Performance Products, Jeep, Otis Elevator, ARB USA and others. In addition, we have been featured as product "experts" in documentaries and TV shows, such as the recent Land Cruiser Documentary, Legendary Land Cruiser, and on Baja Talk Radio.
Adventure Drivers and Testers:
Scott Brady is a trained professional driver, competing in SCORE off-road racing, several trophy events and the Outback Challenge. With tens of thousands of off-highway miles in dozens of different vehicles, Scott has the unique ability to test vehicles at their limits (if desired) while returning the equipment without damage. Scott has performed detailed testing and evaluation for Toyota, Jeep, ARB USA, Adventure Trailers and others.
Equipment Testing and Review: We provide detailed review and testing of equipment for the OHV and Outdoor industries. We conduct a functional and technical review, and "real world" testing of products in support of the manufacturers continuous improvement goals. In addition, we can provide quality and compelling images of your products in use at beautiful locations throughout North America. Clients and sponsors have used our images in product catalogs, websites and magazines.
-Jeep Testing
Patriot Review on Jeep.com
Expeditions West tested the new Jeep Patriot on several trails and in all typical environments over a month period. Working with Jeep engineers, Scott Brady helped to provide extreme terrain testing and program evaluation.
-Testing and promotional assistance for Thule
Expeditions West tested the new Thule tire chains in the Arctic and aided in promotion and marketing of the new line.
Press Release: Thule
Press Release: Outdoor Industry Association
advanced OHV and expedition training: We are Master Tread Trainer's, certified through Tread Lightly, and have provided training to government agencies, the Arizona State Parks OHV program, Land Rover North America, EarthRoamer and individual clients. We can provide expedition planning consultation and vehicle preparation, in addition to detailed trip planning to most of the remote locations we have explored.
Not a tour company: We DO NOT provide paid tours (and have no plans to do so), but allow interested parties to attend many of our trips free of charge. However, we have assisted companies in organizing rally's, club events and trips, and can tailor an event to your vehicles capabilities and clients expectations.
Our Thoughts on Vehicle Dependent Travel
Expeditions West's Goals:
1. Explore rugged, remote locations in the most efficient, sensitive manner possible.
2. To maximize the enjoyment of the adventure experience by minimizing the distractions related to complex, expensive, failure-prone components, vehicles, accessories and electronics.
3. To only evaluate and purchase items that contribute to the effectiveness of the overall system, that compliment travel partners, critical comfort needs and serviceability and reliability in harsh, unpredictable environments. |
