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Hi! I'm a young writer and was wondering where you wrote your first book and what inspired you to finish it. Thanks! : )
Hi there!
Thanks for reaching out.Â
I wrote my book at home and in coffee shops, tents, cabins, and in my jeep all around the United States and parts of Canada. I started at my home in the Pacific Northwest, then continued writing as I traveled around the northern US and southern Canada on many trips driving and exploring wilderness areas between the west and east coast over the course of a few years.Â
The story is quite visual and uses real places, so it was important to be in the field in order to better describe and understand how things work and fit together. Basically, I kept a few notepads and pens with me at all times, and made an effort to write most days, especially while on trips.Â
I finished the story because I enjoyed it, but I also don’t like unfinished projects and it kept me up at night until it was done. It took me roughly five years to complete the project with some definite dry spells here and there, but I refused to give up and it worked out reasonably well.Â
Hope that answers your question. Keep writing and don’t give up— even if it takes a while.  Â
Keep your eyes out for my new book to be released in the next few months.Â
A field guide to help you build an awesome portable outdoor kitchen, and plan delicious and efficient meals to feed your crew on the next adventure or backyard BBQ.Â
The ALP Project Rover has been a 2 year restoration nightmare/disaster. After an emotional and mechanical journey that thrusted us deeply into the Type II and Type III Fun categories of which I would rather not repeat, the 1988 Rover is back to life and our adventure resumes along the roads and trails less traveled. Guess we'll have more fuel for book writing soon.
Don't forget to Go Outside this winter.
Pretty awesome video that sums things up reasonably well.
Hey Cassidy! My name is Andy Berg. I enjoy following in on your adventures from time to time and feel we share a lot of the same interests. I have a quick question for you in regards to your Jeep! I have a 2001 Cherokee that I love taking for spontaneous road trips as well. I am wondering what tire size and lift (if any) you have on yours. I recently stumbled upon your post with you and your Jeep heading from Oregon/Washington to Maine and noticed your subtle setup. Thanks! -Andy
Hey Andy, thanks for the question and sorry for the delayed response.
I feel the most practical/functional lift kit and tire set up for the XJ are the BDS front coils and Old Man Emu springs in the back. 2-3" of lift with Pro Comp MX6 shocks, and Goodyear Duratrac 235/75/15 tires.
You’ll be able to tackle most trail challenges short of rock crawling or any of the more extreme stuff that require extensive modifications.
BDS also makes a complete suspension replacement kit that is pretty stellar but more expensive.
If you stay under 3" of lift you won’t have to worry about adding a slip yoke eliminator kit to the transfer case and drive shaft connection, nor will you have to mess with extending brake lines, fuel lines, or electrical wires, or order the special shocks for lifted trucks. There are other complicated and expensive modifications that are encouraged once you lift 3" or more and go with bigger tires.
There are certainly a lot of folks that lift their rigs without modifying everything else but they also break stuff more frequently, usually in less-than-convenient locations, and see increased wear and tear on components which all translates to spending more money on increasingly complicated systems…
Hope this helps.
Cassidy
After months of planning, challenges, and headaches, the ALP Project Rover gets a 4.6L conversion with a Stage II Crower Cam and some other goodies. Up next: As soon as we import a special manifold from Europe or magically source it locally, we'll be testing a new and fully programmable EFI system that should allow us to achieve over 300hp and 18-20+ mpg. If this all works then our new set up should be more cost effective, powerful, and fuel efficient than the popular but elusive diesel conversions. Given the challenges we've faced so far, who knows what lies ahead. We hope to soon report with news of a more capable exploration vehicle, and backcountry adventures to support writing and education.
Make time for coffee and a good view.
#getoutdoors #upknorth Morning recollections. Shot by the fine folks over at @worldofnolabel.
Just a friendly reminder...
It had been raining all night, the wood was soaking wet, and our traditional fire starters didn’t work. When my friend dropped a slice of pepperoni on our stove and it burst into flames he realized we could start our fire. I was in disbelief at his unconventional ways but it worked.Â
Don’t forget to leave a place better than the way you found it!
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ALP Project Rover - R&D
After months of scheduling conflicts, my brother Matt and I were able to continue our efforts to develop a new line of overland focused bumpers for Land Rovers and Jeeps.
Hoping we can prototype this spring. Not going to lie, it's very handy having a brother who is also an engineering and solidworks guru.Â
Spring has arrived (at least in some places). This is your friendly reminder to GO OUTSIDE.Â