Travel is about the gorgeous feeling of teetering in the unknown.
-ANTHONY BOURDAIN
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Michael Ladden
has explored over 120 countries on 5 continents.
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The Rigs
A go anywhere nomadic rigs custom built for a mission.
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The Dream
First & foremost, I hope to inspire others.
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The Route
220,000 miles across the world.
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F.A.Q.
What is the sayin? No stupid questions.
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Tales From Africa
Do you dream of traveling to the far side of the world, visiting exotic locales with names like Timbuktu, Zanzibar & the Skeleton Coast?
A dozen tales from Michael’s African travels over the years.
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ThE BAJA
DIVIDE
Baja California Mexico
This is a story of endurance, courage, struggle & fear. It is one of the most difficult adventures that I have ever attempted.
Off Road on fat bikes from California to the tip of the Baja Peninsula.
NUMBERS FROM THE ROAD
Since hitting the road full time:
US STATES VISITED: 44
COUNTRIES VISITED: 3
DISTANCE DRIVEN: 49,320 miles (79,372 km)
ON THE KTM MOTORBIKE: 8,931 miles (14,373 km)
DISTANCE CYCLED: 23,151 miles (37,257 km)