Chris Collard Architect Of Adventure

<p>Chris Collard is an internationally published journalist and photographer whose career has deeply immersed him in the world of off-road adventure, overland travel, and sharing the lives of those who dwell beyond the pavement.</p><p><br></p><p>Through his reporting and photography, he has traveled to all seven continents, and he was a member of the Expeditions 7 team, which is believed to be the first American expedition to cross Antarctica in four-wheel-drive vehicles. Collard was inducted into the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2015. </p><p><br></p><p>In October of 2025, he covered my Slow Baja Vintage Expedition for two magazines. Most importantly, shortly after the trip ended, he and his wife returned to Baja to adopt “Cali,” a puppy he met at Baja Animal Outreach Rescue. </p><p><br></p><p>Chris Collard is humble, thoughtful, deeply knowledgeable about all things off-road, and, most importantly, kind. I hope you find this conversation inspiring. Stay tuned for Part 2 next.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Chris Collard on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chriscollardphoto/?hl=en">here.</a></p><p>Need Baja Bound Insurance? Get a quote <a href="https://www.bajabound.com/quote/?r=fl9vypdv2t">here</a>.</p><p>Support Slow Baja with a donation <a href="https://www.slowbaja.com/support">here.</a></p><p>Join a Slow Baja Adventure <a href="https://www.slowbaja.com/adventures">here.</a></p>