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Bryon Dorr

GearJunkie Motors Editor

Bryon Dorr caught the outdoor adventure addiction through whitewater kayaking, and worldwide adventures to remote places ensued. He crafted his own professional path as a photographer, journalist, editor, and marketing consultant in the automotive and outdoor industries.

You’ll usually find him out exploring by 4x4, adventure motorcycle, or sports car while seeking out opportunities to ski, mountain bike, and kayak. Bryon now has a home base in Portland, Ore., with his wife and young daughter. You can keep up with his life of adventure on your favorite social media @ExplorElements.

Title: GearJunkie Motors Editor
Email: bdorr@gearjunkie.com
Location: Portland, Oregon

Expertise

  • Topics of Expertise: Overland, Off-Road, Performance Driving, Motorcycles, Kayaking, Photography, Skiing, Snowboarding, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Outdoor Gear
  • Years in Expertise: 25+
  • Number of Products & Number of Hours Tested: 1,500+ products, 10,000+ hours

Education & Certifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurial Marketing, Towson University
  • Years of Writing: 15+
  • Club/Association Memberships: American Whitewater Lifetime Member, Northwest Automotive Press Association, Nikon Professional Services, Avants
  • Awards/Recognitions: 10 Best Overland Vehicles at the 2019 SEMA Show, 34+ Magazine Cover Photos
  • Previous Publications: Exploring Elements, Tread Magazine, Diesel World Magazine, Autoweek Magazine, Matador Network, BBC Top Gear, Roots Rated, Canoe & Kayak, Expedition Portal, OutdoorX4, Unsealed 4×4, Mr. 4×4, Playak, DirtNewz, American Whitewater Journal, Motus World, Bethesda Magazine, Alaska Magazine, TCT Magazine, Alloy+Grit, Rigged & Ready, Dealer News, Overland Expo Source Book, SEMA Magazine

A Word From Bryon Dorr

Travel, adventure, photography, and quality gear are all extreme passions of mine. As an automotive and outdoor journalist, I’m able to share those passions and pursue them around the globe.

I chased water and snow around the globe, pursuing whitewater kayaking and skiing/snowboarding for the past two and a half decades, photographing my adventures and the best athletes on the planet in the process. That led me to live on the road for nearly 8 years full-time, where I combined my interest and photo/writing skills into a career reviewing gear and sharing adventures.

My personal interests include whitewater kayaking, surf kayaking, mountain biking, adventure motorcycling, performance driving, overland travel, trail running, skiing, snowboarding, photography, wind sports, and rock climbing.

You can keep up with my life of adventure on your favorite social media @ExplorElements.


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2021 Ford F-150 Review

utv, Can-Am Commander XT-P 1000R

2022 Ford Ranger Wildtrak

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee review

The SEMA Show 2021

Dane Jackson Green Race 2021

2022 Rivian R1T and 2022 GMC electric Hummer

International Off-Road Day 2021

Mopar Goes Big With 7 Concept Vehicles for SEMA 2021

2022 Range Rover

2022 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X: Off-Road Prowess in a Luxury Pickup Truck

Land Rover TReK 2021

Mopar concept sketches

Overland Expo West 2021 Never Quit Overland Camper

Overland Expo West 2021

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4xe

RAM 1500 TRX

2022 Ford Expedition Timberline

Best AWD/4WD Cars of 2021: Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year Awards

vagabond outdoors the drifter pop-top camper truck

Electric Off-Road Icon: The Mercedes G-Wagon Goes Electric

Lake Side Surf City Wave USA

2021 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe Rubicon review

Downriver Freestyle Whitewater awards 2021

2021 Jeep Concepts: The ‘Easter Safari’ Off-Road Beasts You Need to See

More Power! 2022 Land Rover Defender Gets Supercharged V8

AT Overland Aterra XL flatbed truck camper

2022 Nissan Frontier