{"id":3472,"date":"2022-07-29T21:49:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-29T19:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deutzmag.com\/?p=3472"},"modified":"2024-03-20T10:51:45","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T09:51:45","slug":"the-eco-tour-in-the-wilderness-of-shenandoah-valley-with-torqeedo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deutzmag.com\/en\/the-eco-tour-in-the-wilderness-of-shenandoah-valley-with-torqeedo\/","title":{"rendered":"The Eco-Tour in The Wilderness of Shenandoah Valley with Torqeedo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Trying to imagine a journey into the heart of the rugged beauty of the <strong>Shenandoah Valley<\/strong> is something incredible. Here the natural escape captures the human eye, surprising it at 360 degrees. But this trip has something even more special, that&#8217;s why it&#8217;s important for us to talk about it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It all begins with <strong>Jeff Kelble<\/strong>, who has spent most of his life fishing through the rivers of the area, hunting and rafting in the Shenandoah Valley waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are in an over 300 kilometers long valley in Virginia, surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains. Here, among picturesque towns, caves and cellars you may literally immerse yourself in nature, experiencing different sports activities. From hiking to camping, from canoeing to horseback riding. But what makes Mr. Kelble&#8217;s journeys so special? His eco-sustainable choice, involving <strong>Torqeedo<\/strong> engines: let&#8217;s find out why!<br><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deutzmag.com\/en\/the-eco-tour-in-the-wilderness-of-shenandoah-valley-with-torqeedo\/#Discovering_Shenandoah_Valley\" >Discovering Shenandoah Valley<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deutzmag.com\/en\/the-eco-tour-in-the-wilderness-of-shenandoah-valley-with-torqeedo\/#An_ecological_revolution_with_Torqeedo_electric_engines\" >An ecological revolution with Torqeedo electric engines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deutzmag.com\/en\/the-eco-tour-in-the-wilderness-of-shenandoah-valley-with-torqeedo\/#Great_autonomy\" >Great autonomy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discovering_Shenandoah_Valley\"><\/span>Discovering Shenandoah Valley<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jeff explored every cove, every shoreline of the area&#8217;s waters and adjacent forests. He was a leader in the Waterkeeper Alliance organization for 14 years and has always been involved in protecting the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers from sources of pollution and agricultural runoff. Precisely for this reason, helped by his wife Erika, he decided to launch an interesting initiative in 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <em><strong>Ashby Gap Adventures<\/strong> <\/em>he introduced a new business that presents luxury river experiences with scenic tours and trips designed specifically for consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, to offer all of this, it was clearly important to understand which type of boat could be suitable for this tour. But unfortunately, none of the boats managed to guarantee the central objective: to reduce pollution in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, their first aquatic version of a &#8216;Land Rover&#8217;, a 15-foot commercial raft with six cushioned swivel seats, has been set aside to embrace a new mode of transportation. And here comes <strong>Torqeedo<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Ecotourism goes electric in the Shenandoah Valley, USA\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oPO7vqwdHvc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_ecological_revolution_with_Torqeedo_electric_engines\"><\/span>An ecological revolution with Torqeedo electric engines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jeff himself has publicly explained that the adventures and trips he proposed needed to be improved with sustainable choices, capable of enhancing the means of transport. Therefore, not wanting to rely on a noisy and polluting gas outboard, he naturally turned to <strong>Torqeedo&#8217;s electric engines.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jess decided to buy his first outboard engine, namely the <strong>Travel 1103<\/strong> with a 915Wh lithium battery. What are its features?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"825\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deutzmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Travel-1103-825x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deutzmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Travel-1103-825x1024.jpg 825w, https:\/\/www.deutzmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Travel-1103-242x300.jpg 242w, https:\/\/www.deutzmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Travel-1103-768x954.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.deutzmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Travel-1103-1237x1536.jpg 1237w, https:\/\/www.deutzmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Travel-1103-1649x2048.jpg 1649w, https:\/\/www.deutzmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Travel-1103-1920x2384.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.deutzmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Travel-1103-1170x1453.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.deutzmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Travel-1103-585x726.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><figcaption><em><em>Travel 1103 with direct drive and 915 Wh make adventures on the water easy and comfortable.<\/em><\/em><br><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As described by Mr. Kelble, the engine offers maximum lightness, excellent performance, and great yield on the water for long periods. In addition, a rock protection submarine frame is provided, as well as protection for the flexible propeller.<br><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Great_autonomy\"><\/span>Great autonomy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another important issue is that related to the autonomy of the engine and its range with battery power. In order to get the full picture of the engine, Jeff noted that it produces 12 hours of runtime from a fully charged battery. This means being able to cover up to 2 weeks of travel without recharging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This way it has been proved that even fully electric boats can become an ideal means of transport based on the needs of each person. In this specific case, we are talking about relying on an engine that can offer maximum performance in places where there are no docks or maintenance facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same goes for the noise level which is reduced to a minimum: each person can now participate in this eco-sustainable tour, entering the wildlife without creating any danger. <strong>The noise generated by the engine is minimal even when the speed of the vehicle increases<\/strong>. All of this is very different from what we are used to hearing: think, for example, of gas engines, which in addition to making noise can also cause unpleasant odors and disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the experience told by Jeff, it is clear that Torqeedo electric engines are exactly in line with nature and they respect the environment that surrounds us. This way he is able to continue to offer quality nature tours with the minimum effort and the maximum level of entertainment for travelers.<br><br><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trying to imagine a journey into the heart of the rugged beauty of the&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":3471,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false},"categories":[226],"tags":[426,428,448,459,465,472,474,559,613,614,615,616,617],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The Eco-Tour in The Wilderness of Shenandoah Valley with Torqeedo - Deutz Italy<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deutzmag.com\/en\/the-eco-tour-in-the-wilderness-of-shenandoah-valley-with-torqeedo\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The Eco-Tour in The Wilderness of Shenandoah Valley with Torqeedo - 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