James Dickson
James Dickson is the Australian travel creator behind Sand to Snow with Chelsea Grech, sharing life in their self-converted Troopy, remote road trips and outdoor adventures.
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James’s happenings, collected from public sources, plus his backstory and Starbook, where fans write.
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Overview
- From
- Country Victoria, Australia
- Creates with
- Chelsea Grech, as Sand to Snow
- On the road since
- 2022
- Before travel
- Heavy diesel mechanic
- Home on wheels
- A self-converted Toyota LandCruiser Troop Carrier
Mini bio
How it started.
James comes from country Victoria and trained as a heavy diesel mechanic. He and Chelsea Grech began travelling full-time around Australia in 2022, living in a Troopy they converted themselves. Their own account describes a planned year-long trip that grew into an ongoing way of life.
Making travel their work.
By their 2024 interview with 7NEWS, the pair were earning money through Sand to Snow’s Instagram content. Their work now includes travel photography, videos and brand collaborations, with a focus on the equipment and experiences that fit their everyday life on the road.
A bigger canvas.
In 2026, they were selected to take part in The Film Invitational and released ARNHEM. Alongside their travel films, they share the practical side of the journey, including rebuilding their Troopy’s engine and developing camping products.
Creditschronological, newest first
Films and videos
- 2026ARNHEMCo-creator, Sand to Snow
- 2026Troopy FTE engine rebuildSand to Snow creator
- 2025Our storySand to Snow creator
Collaborations
- 2026Pallion Point Barramundi hatSand to Snow collaborator
Quotes
We always like to say we get to have a million-dollar view without the million-dollar price tagsJames Dickson, 7NEWS / 7Life
James was describing the changing scenery that comes with living on the road in their Troopy.
Trivia
- His trade is heavy diesel mechanics, a useful skill when your home is a Troopy.
- In their 7NEWS interview, James said their portable barbecue handled everything from breakfast to pizza and brownies.
- Their original travel plan was one year around Australia.
Find James
Follow James’s personal posts and his shared adventures with Chelsea.
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