Stelvio Pass

Stelvio Pass (Passo dello Stelvio), Italy. This remote pass in the Swiss Alps has recently been in the headlines thanks to the guys at Top Gear naming it their best driving road in the world.

The road is the highest paved road in the Eastern Alps and peaks at a whopping 2757 meters high. From top to bottom there are 60 hairpin bends, some of the toughest in the alps and renowned for foxing Stirling Moss in a classic car race back in the 90’s.

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Vehicle Modification

When you’re leaving on a big expedition in your own vehicle, it is essential you prep it to deal with whatever the environment throws at it. The unpredictability of an adventure is what makes it so exciting, but that unpredictability is worst enemy when your vehicle grinds to a halt because of poor planning. However, with all the technical jargon that car modifiers will sometimes use, it’s hard for all but the most dedicated petrol-heads to figure out their transport needs.

Fear not though, after Long Way Down and Long Way Round, we have plenty of experience of ‘pimping our rides,’ and will try our best to guide you through the messy business of modification.
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Offroad Schools

We've found time and time again on our expeditions just how crucial off road training is.
We've got marrooned in African deserts, flipped over the Mongolian wilderness and had
our driving moves put to the test.

With that in mind, we've put together a list of the best driving schools around the UK
where you can get equipped and have a lot fun too!

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