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You Know You’re on the Alcan When …

January 17, 2021 / Mercedes Lilienthal / Leave a comment
1991 Mitsubishi Pajero, Terra Tractor Rod Hall tribute vehicle

It’s hard to believe it’s been almost one year since Andy and I competed in the 2020 winter Alcan 5000 Rally. Who would have thought an old 1991 Japanese Domestic Market right-hand-drive diesel Pajero would be competing in temps that reached -40, much less finish strong in a rally that lasted 10 days and over…

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Conquering the 2020 Alcan 5000 Winter Rally

June 24, 2020 / Andy Lilienthal / Leave a comment
Andy and Mercedes finish the Alcan 5000 Rally

It’s been just over three months since we returned from the 2020 Alcan 5000 Winter Rally in March. We came back to a totally different world than we left thanks to COVID-19. But during our time on the Alcan 5000, we had left the real world behind and focused on the incredible journey.

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Nitto Tires Releases 2020 Alcan 5000 Winter Rally Video

May 20, 2020 / Andy Lilienthal / 1 Comment
Mitsubishi Pajero at 2020 Alcan 5000 Winter Rally

In March we competed in the 2020 Alcan 5000 Winter Rally. We drove our 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero, aka, the Terra Tractor, from Kirkland, Washington up to Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, and finished in Anchorage, Alaska. It was an amazing experience to put it lightly. The event’s tire sponsor, Nitto, put together this awesome video showcasing the…

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Our After Alcan 5000 via Dirt Sports World

April 17, 2020 / Mercedes Lilienthal / Leave a comment
Pajero post ditch dive on Klondike Hwy

It’s hard to believe it’s been just over a month since we finished the 2020 Alcan 5000 Winter Rally. It was an incredibly challenging and rewarding adventure! We’ve returned from driving the Pajero over 5,400 winter Arctic miles. There’s so much to talk about, so much to share. So, here’s our first feature story via…

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Our After Alcan 5000 Interview with Yak Radio

March 20, 2020 / Andy Lilienthal / 3 Comments
Mitsubishi Pajero on the Alcan 5000 Winter Rally

Hey, we finished the 2020 Alcan 5000 Winter Rally, and it was an incredible adventure! As you can see, this is our first post since returning from over 5,400 driving miles. There’s so much to talk about, so much to share. The entire thing was amazing and challenging from perfect Arctic sunrises to sending into…

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All of Our Alcan 5000 Prep Videos on Pickup Truck + SUV Talk

February 23, 2020 / Andy Lilienthal / 3 Comments
1991 Mitsubishi Pajero Alcan 5000 Rally

Over the past months we’ve partnered with Pickup Truck + SUV Talk to create four Alcan 5000 Winter Rally preparation videos. Now you can see them all in one spot. Here’s a playlist of all four videos, from start to finish. Hopefully they allow other people interested in both fixing up an old JDM diesel…

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How We Are Preparing Our Vehicle for Extreme Cold

February 14, 2020 / Andy Lilienthal / 4 Comments
1991 Mitsubishi Pajero XP in cold weather

In less than two weeks, we’ll be departing for the 2020 Alcan 5000 Winter Rally. Frankly, I don’t know if we’ve ever prepared for anything this much. The vast majority of the prepping has revolved around getting the rig ready for temperatures that could dip below -30° F. As I type this—ironically from Palm Springs…

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We’re Doing the Alcan 5000 Rally. What is it?

January 8, 2020 / Andy Lilienthal / 1 Comment
Alcan 5000 Mitsubishi Pajero

As you may know, we’re doing the Alcan 5000 Rally this February. It’s going to cover 5,120 miles (and then some) from Kirkland, WA all the way up to the Arctic Ocean, and back down to Anchorage, AK. So what is it really, and what’s it like? This video from the 1994 Alcan 5000 was…

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Crankshaft Culture on Pickup Truck + SUV Talk

November 21, 2019 / Andy & Mercedes Lilienthal / 2 Comments
Pickup Truck Plus SUV Talk

As you may have heard, we’re taking our ’91 Mitsubishi Pajero, aka the Terra Tractor, on the 2020 Alcan 5000 winter rally. Today, Pickup Truck + SUV Talk, run by truck and SUV expert, Tim Esterdahl, featured our story, the first of our video series with him.

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A Grand Adventure to Yosemite National Park

October 30, 2019 / Mercedes Lilienthal / 3 Comments
Honda-Passport-Elite-on-side-of-road

When someone thinks of “out west,” they typically think of massive mountains, tall trees, grand valleys, and staggering scenery. They think of the wild, wild west. Gone are miles and miles of plains or crops as far as the eye can see. Cows and corn, soybeans and sows aren’t thought of, either. Next to the…

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