LAND ROVER EXPEDITION AMERICA - THE FINALE
28 August 2013
Working at Land Rover, we often get the opportunity to travel to some amazing places. Recently, I had the opportunity to be a part of the Land Rover Expedition America. It was an honor to join Land Rover and Camel Trophy legend Tom Collins on such an epic undertaking, writes Wayne Kung, National Product Communications Manager, Jaguar Land Rover North America.
We are a relatively small company at Jaguar Land Rover North America so word travels quickly and Tom’s adventures have been legendary around the office over the years and I’m glad to have had the opportunity to become a part of this story.
Crossing America, to some, is a rite of passage, and in ensuing years, it has become a challenge of speed. It has gone from months by trails, to weeks by road, to days by interstate, and now a few hours by jet. In our modern era, we routinely cross America by plane, without the slightest idea of all there is between Terminal A and Terminal B.
Because of this, we asked ourselves, why not try the inverse? So we took 27 days to drive across the USA avoiding pavement along an incredible route called the Trans‑America Trail. This trail was mapped through years of work by off‑road motorcyclist Sam Correro.
It’s amazing what can happen when you throw several random people together into three vehicles on an epic journey. I’ve crossed America countless times, but never like this.
As the final days of the Expedition came to a close, I was reminded that the trails and roads across America aren’t just there to connect places on a map; they’re there to bring people together. Land Rover Expedition America was not just about the sights and obstacles along the trail, it was also about the friends we travelled with, and the welcoming people we met along the way. The interesting characters and long days created some great stories we’ll reserve for campfire gatherings in the future.
Anyone with a sense for adventure can explore these incredible places in the expanse of America. From dense forests to desolate deserts, and snow‑capped mountains, this country has some of the most varied and beautiful environs.
While this expedition is over, I still hope you’ll join us out there. There are many miles of America to explore both on‑and‑off road. I hear Tom’s got another epic journey he’s planning. He’s not telling where to, but I’m sure it’ll be the most indirect route possible.
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For more information on Sam Correro and the Trans‑America Trail visit, www.transamtrail.com.
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