My inaugural trip to the 2013 SoCal Desert Rendezvous, put on by the American Adventurist, started in Vegas picking up the awesome Maxtrax Toyota FJ from Ben at Outback Proven. Ben couldn't make the trip this year, but graciously let me fly in and borrow the FJ for the event. Rendezvous is held at a Boy Scout camp high in the mountains just outside Big Bear in southern … [Read more...] about EVENT: 2013 SoCal Mountain Rendezvous
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EVENT: WA Overland Rally 2013
June 27-30, 2013 WA Overland Rally 2013 was a blast! It was so fun to catch up with so many overlander's from around the PNW and the world. This year Touratech also held their dual sport/adventure motorcycle rally at the same time, bringing in lots of 2 wheeled adventure travelers. It's a great experience to share travel stories with fellow adventurers, learn overland skills … [Read more...] about EVENT: WA Overland Rally 2013
Vehicles of Overland Expo 2013: TOYOTA
Toyota was out in force at Overland Expo 2013. I think almost every type of 4x4 Toyota was in attendance, except the venerable Hilux. The Tacoma and 80 Series Land Cruisers were for sure the most plentiful. From stock to heavily modified overland expedition rigs, they were all there. It is hard to beat the build quality, reliability and international availability of parts for … [Read more...] about Vehicles of Overland Expo 2013: TOYOTA
SEMA NEWS: Hot Off Road & Other Cool Products
The following is a bunch of cool stuff from the 2012 SEMA show, with a focus on off road and overland products. Enjoy:) Also see- SEMA NEWS: Off Road LED LIghting … [Read more...] about SEMA NEWS: Hot Off Road & Other Cool Products
EVENT: WA Overland Rally 2012
The WA Overland Rally has been on my radar and schedule ever since I had such a good time at Overland Expo in May. I learned so much and got to meet so many amazing people that it really was a no brainer to try to go to every similar event I can. The Rally also fit perfectly between my broken wrist recovery in Portland, OR and Outdoor Retailer trade show in Salt Lake City, UT. … [Read more...] about EVENT: WA Overland Rally 2012