Arctic Ocean Expedition: March-April, 2007

[viter]

I remember my post to Scott when he proposed this Expedition here on the Portal. " I'll be watching this trip from my hammock on Kauai" I typed. I also remember my thoughts after Kristina and I came back from the Yukon. " You never really can say you have been up there until you go in the dead of winter" Be careful what you ask for, never ever say never...

I really had no intention of going out on this expedition with Scott and Chris. As amatter of fact, when Scott called me with the exciting news to invite me along to capture the trip on HDV, I tried my best to talk myself out of it. Heck that is why I left the North East coast winters 20 years ago, for the warmth of the Southwest... But I could not resist, I had to go. Opportunity knocks only once right?
I had a week to get it together for this trip. Life now travels at the speed of light so, no problem thanks to Kristina, Fed Ex, B&H Photo, many other vendors and highspeed internet.

I was asking and hoping for a stealth trip. I wanted to remain anonymous during this expedition, while staying focus on the Arctic, Scott, Chris, and the Tacoma. As a filmmaker, I like the idea of not revealing too much, of how its accomplished. Next time I will travel with a second unit to capture how it is done I appreciate Scott and Chris mentioning to everyone that I came along on this trip. I now have my work cut out. We are sorting through 26 hours of HDV footage. All I can say is the footage looks amazing. The Arctic Ocean Expedition 2007 DVD will Rock!
I would like to thank everyone on the Expedition Portal for their support and encouragement during this expedition. It means so much when you are remote. I would like to especially thank Scott Brady and Chris Marzonie for inviting me on this expedition. They were incredibly patient during filming, which gave me the opportunity to capture their journey through the eyes of my HDV camera.
A very special thank you to Kristina Hall for keeping the light on at base-camp, always ready to edit my writings, her dedication to adventure expedition travel, and for always being my number one.

Onward...

just read thru your own blog and man, it is great! thank you very much for posting all of the updates and I will be looking forward to the DVD! your blog really made me want to watch it!!!

for anyone who have not read it yet - http://web.mac.com/desertdude/iWeb/ddvideo/AOE.07_Blog/B32BC4D4-68CC-45E8-ACE7-AFA88B4973D4.html

 

[94-RUNNER]

What a ride !

Dont post very much but more of a lurker. As for a while into the future we will be grounded hear at home due to poor health of our elders that live with us. But you make it possible with your generousity and kindness to share your wonderful adventures with us here ExPo and allow it to come into our homes and give us a view into worlds and places that are far beyond the reach of most of us here. Thank you for allowing us to come along with you on this and all of you incredible trips that you so graciously take us along on.
:drool:

Thank You,
......Tucker

 

[p1michaud]

Skidplate

Here is a teaser shot.

Scott,
Just currious, this pictures looks like you don't have your skid plate on? Is that correct? Why?

Cheers,
P

 

[Scott Brady]

weight... The Demello front skid has tubing that protects the engine and trans even without the plate, so we saved 25 pounds on the front end by leaving it off.

 

[Scott Brady]

Tucker, thanks for the kind words and encouragement!

 

[p1michaud]

Weight savings.

weight... The Demello front skid has tubing that protects the engine and trans even without the plate, so we saved 25 pounds on the front end by leaving it off.

Thanks Scott,
That's what I figured!
What about fitting chains with no wheels spacers (see post 434 above)?

Cheers,
P

 

[Scott Brady]

Thanks Scott,
That's what I figured!
What about fitting chains with no wheels spacers (see post 434 above)?

Cheers,
P

It worked.... :26_7_2: Though I am sure only with the T2 chains or a small cable chain. The T2's have a very smooth backside cable with a plastic sleeve.

We knew the rear would work, but were concerned about the front. Turned out not to be an issue and the fronts worked too, despite some noise during turning.

 

[Scott Brady]

All of the media black-out periods are coming to an end (except for the HD feature) :beer:

In the Winter Issue of Overland Journal, we documented our expedition

So, I thought some of you would enjoy the Podcasts, created for Mobil1's websites, and now released for general viewing, downloading, etc.

HD Video Podcasts:
Arctic Ocean Podcast (23mb MOV)
Frozen Peel River Podcast (22mb MOV)
Technical Driving Podcast (24mb MOV)
Desert/Adventure Driving Podcast (27mb MOV)
Note: Special thanks to the exceptional work and talent of Overland Video's Pasquale Benedetto.

Here is the press release for the Mobil1 project

I will post up some images in the coming days.

 

[WhereTheHellIsJames?]

HD Video Podcasts:
Arctic Ocean Podcast (23mb MOV)
Frozen Peel River Podcast (22mb MOV)
Technical Driving Podcast (24mb MOV)
Desert/Adventure Driving Podcast (27mb MOV)
Note: Special thanks to the exceptional work and talent of Overland Video's Pasquale Benedetto.

Here is the press release for the Mobil1 project

I will post up some images in the coming days.

Awesome! Great to see some video- nicely done!
:lurk:

 

[Northern Explorer]

Awesome! Great to see some video- nicely done!
:lurk:

x2 looks HD great job!!

 

[Lost Canadian]

Killer! Is Overland Video going to be doing a DVD release of the trip?

 

[NorCalSam]

We just got our winter issue of Overland Journal and I tried to find this thread again yesterday and I could not see it, then I tried to search for it and also got nothing ( most likely spelled somthing wrong). I bet it was right in front of my face, that why I couldn't see it.

WOW...another great issue, infact I think they just get better and better. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the hard work and keep having fun doing it.

 

[Scott Brady]

WOW...another great issue, infact I think they just get better and better. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the hard work and keep having fun doing it.

Thanks Sam

 

[milo12]

Cool adventure.

I can't find the video on the Overlandvideo site. How can I purchase one?

 

[p1michaud]

Videos

So, I thought some of you would enjoy the Podcasts, created for Mobil1's websites, and now released for general viewing, downloading, etc.

HD Video Podcasts:
Arctic Ocean Podcast (23mb MOV)
Frozen Peel River Podcast (22mb MOV)
Technical Driving Podcast (24mb MOV)
Desert/Adventure Driving Podcast (27mb MOV)
Note: Special thanks to the exceptional work and talent of Overland Video's Pasquale Benedetto.

To the Arctic Ocean Expedition crew, very well put together videos. I can't wait for the DVD to hit the street or would that be ice?

:26_7_2: