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Shift West - To Discover

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Join two friends as they find work across the American west in search of new friends, epic landscapes, and compelling stories

Help launch us with motorcycle safety and travel gear:

DOT Helmets
Riding Gloves
Skid Jackets
Kevlar Pants
Side Bag Racks
Saddle Bags
Motorcycle Cases
Helmet Radios


Shift West

We are two friends departing from our hometown of Waco, Texas on a motorcycle journey to the Pacific Northwest in search of new friends, epic landscapes, and compelling stories. Equipped with only our motorcycles, a tent, and a change of clothes (or two), we will work to travel from town to town as we head west. We want to share our story as we make our way from town to town working odd jobs and making new friends. All we need is travel and safety gear.

Our GoFundMe fundraising will go directly towards purchasing things like helmets, jackets, and kevlar pants. We need your help to make this trip happen. Once we’re on the road, we’ll share with you the beauty of the American west via photography, video, and prose.


The American West

We plan to visit 8 states, 10 National Parks, and countless individuals in our 45 days on the road. With our departure date quickly approaching, we are excited to discover the individuals and communities that will propel us along our journey. We have already made a few new friends who have offered to provide us with work and hospitality.


Our general route through the west is shown below, starting in Waco and ending in Seattle. Out on the road, however, we plan to route it by whim, taking the suggestions of the people we meet to find the best scenery and communities around. We're focused on making good time - emphasis on the "good." 


Be a Shift West Backer

We invite you to support the Shift West adventure. If you want to help us make this dream a reality we would greatly appreciate your one-time donation! Thank you so much for tuning in to our project - we are certain we have a story worth following. For more information about Shift West, visit our website  and follow us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram .


Risks and Challenges

Staying safe while traveling is our main priority. The two of us have a combined 6 years of motorcycle experience and have ridden together as a pair across Texas. Funds earned from GoFundMe will be used to purchase high quality safety gear (helmets, skid jackets, kevlar pants, boots, etc).

In order to provide a story to those following our journey, we must be able to safely store our laptops, cameras, and recording equipment to keep them functioning properly as we travel. Our saddlebags will provide adequate theft protection and safe storage for our equipment.

We are seasoned campers with wilderness and first-aid knowledge. Barron is an Eagle Scout and Jacob worked on the Snake River in Jackson, Wyoming for a summer.

Our combined travel, wilderness, and motorcycle experience give us confidence in our abilities to execute Shift West safely.
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    • $80 
    • 8 yrs
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Barron Whitney Peper
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Waco, TX

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