Since his childhood, Jason Stilgebouer has been an avid outdoor and off-road enthusiast. Growing up in Southern California, he worked on 4x4s with his family and went on many camping trips. It wasn’t until he moved to New Mexico where his passion for adventure thrived. Already working in Marketing and being surrounded by the off-road industry, he decided March 2020 would be a great time to work professionally as a creative in this space… As it turns out it wasn’t. But despite everything, Jason pushed on to make his passion a career and has been telling stories through words and images ever since. Follow Jason @dustysummit on Instagram.
A Young Woman Who’s Aiming for the Stars Words & Photos: Jason Stilgebouer A desert racer whose hard work and determination have gotten her here, and she is just getting started. Desert racing has captured the hearts of many since the late 60s racing through the Baja Peninsula, it is a sport that is filled…
One Man’s Quest to Make His RZR Road Legal Words and Photos: Jason Stilgebouer Volkswagen Baja Bugs have been an iconic staple in the Southern California car culture and off-road community dating back to the early 60s. In the beginning, they were a cheaper alternative to pricey Meyers Manx kits and owners could modify a…
Taking Jolene Van Vugt’s ADV-Equipped RZR to the Outpost Lodge Words and Photos: Jason Stilgebouer Nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains, California near Big Bear Lake, a small town called Fawnskin is home to the Outpost Cabins – a historic property which has become a hub for adventure-seekers. And this summer, we had the opportunity…
A Revolution in Storage Words & Photos: Jason Stilgebouer It is no surprise we are a fan of Boxo USA tools as our entire shop is stocked with all their tools. Custom cabinets and toolboxes sport oh-so-beautiful organization of EVA foam drawer cutouts; a veritable sea of black and red with essentially every Boxo tool…
Carson Wernimont Is a Rookie Flying High on Success Words & Photos: Jason Stilgebouer A Kawasaki program built on simplicity, creativity, and a desire to win. Carson Wernimont first showed up on our radar when we heard about a new Kawasaki Teryx KRX which was built to race the 2021 Best in the Desert Parker 250.…
Jolene Van Vugt’s UTV Is Built to Explore Words & Photos: Jason Stilgebouer Pack a sleeping bag and some clothes and hit the trails: a pretty basic formula for adventure. But for so many of us, it’s really all you need. If you’ve ever daydreamed about throwing a tent on your UTV and riding into…
A Revolution in Storage Words & Photos: Jason Stilgebouer The Savage UTV case has been a mandatory accessory for almost all of our UTVs, and for good reason, it has proven its durability, versatility, and functionality. Savage UTV continues to push boundaries and innovate in the SXS industry. The recently released REVOLVE Spare Tire Mounted…
The Ultimate Do-It-All Creating An All-Terrain 2021 Polaris RZR Pro XP 4 Words and Photos: Jason Stilgebouer It’s straight-up mind boggling what UTVs are capable of these days, from rock racing to running the pace of Unlimited Trucks in the desert. Years ago, if you told anyone we would see these accomplishments, you’d be admitted…
Are These the Best Multi-Purpose Mirrors You Can Buy? Words: Jason Stilgebouer Photos: Justin W. Coffey When putting together the long travel Polaris RANGER XP 1000 North Star project build, we decided to only use the best parts suited for an epic adventure shop rig. With that in mind we opted for a set of…
Moose Is Adding Form AND Function For Your Ride Story and Photos: Jason Stilgebouer Storage can be particularly tricky when it comes to UTVs. Many sport a small utility bed to store your gear on those longer rides. Unfortunately, there is one key problem to the design: the massive gaping hole allowing opportunity for items…