Now Available: Scout Regalia Bicycle

We are now taking pre-orders for the Scout Regalia Bicycle!  The Scout Regalia Bicycle is our vision for an American bicycle that combines performance with style, and design with craftsmanship. From the frame and fork to the tailored accessories, every component has been considered and painstakingly handcrafted.  Now available on our website!

Field Research: Climbing Mt. Whitney

Scout Regalia Reel 03: Mount Whitney Sunset from Scout Regalia on Vimeo.

While one half of SR was gem hunting, the other half (Ben) was climbing Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States. An amazing climb with amazing views. Check out the time lapse video that Ben made of the sun setting over the ridge leading to Mount Whitney.

Field Research: Gemorama 2012

California is full of amazing and weird wonders. One of them is an annual event out in Trona, CA (population: 18) called Gem-O-Rama, and it's as amazing as it sounds. It's a gem-ing event complete with field trips, mining excursions, pancake breakfasts, and a "Blow Hole" trip that involves the US Navy blowing up a muddy lake so people can scour for hanksite, halite, and other gems.  Half of SR (Makoto) road tripped it out there with the lovely Kate Miss and Laure Joliet this year, and we have a feeling it will be a bigger event next year!

Trail Registry One Year Later

Our Trail Registry at High Desert Test Sites is holding up well, one year later.  If you are ever in Pioneertown, check it out. Directions to the project site are available here.

The Autry Center

A graphically written Emancipation Proclamation

Crazy mineral prospecting map

In the many years we've lived in Los Angeles, we've never been to the Autry Center in Griffith Park.  On the Smithsonian Museum Day this year, we finally checked it out.  A real treat with lots of great work from the Southwest and well curated rotating exhibits. Highly recommend it!