Official Overland Expo 2011 thread: Videos, Pictures and Updates
- Thread starter Christian P.
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waterweber
Observer
What an event!
I have never seen so much EXPO eye candy in one place!
Had some great camp mates as well!
Thanks Justin and Fred, Brenton and Shannon, Roger and Paul. You guys rule!
~Pete & Vicki
I have never seen so much EXPO eye candy in one place!
Had some great camp mates as well!
Thanks Justin and Fred, Brenton and Shannon, Roger and Paul. You guys rule!
~Pete & Vicki
waterweber
Observer
Also wanted to say that I don't think I have ever been to an event with so many absolutely nice and helpful people.
What a community we have here!
What a community we have here!
CruiserArtist
Observer
We were there
Awesome event, the classes and teachers made it special along with a very diverse gathering of travelers and incredible vehicles and vendors. We were camped to the left of the green rover in post 132 in the sticks with our SF FJ , much less dirt flying there than in the open and a bit quieter. It is normally not so hot down here (yes we live close by) at this time, but we got a day the temps were over 95 and lots of folks were not as well prepared for that (drink more water folks!!) and the high winds but management did a great job watering down the driving course and roads and paths...kudos to the guy in the little red water truck that never quit for three days!:sombrero:
Awesome event, the classes and teachers made it special along with a very diverse gathering of travelers and incredible vehicles and vendors. We were camped to the left of the green rover in post 132 in the sticks with our SF FJ , much less dirt flying there than in the open and a bit quieter. It is normally not so hot down here (yes we live close by) at this time, but we got a day the temps were over 95 and lots of folks were not as well prepared for that (drink more water folks!!) and the high winds but management did a great job watering down the driving course and roads and paths...kudos to the guy in the little red water truck that never quit for three days!:sombrero:
Christophe Noel
Expedition Leader
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AmericaOverland
Explorer
I COULD have made it out on this trip, but things didn't quite work out and my truck is currently being converted to 4WD manual! That looked like an awesome trip! Can ya'll promise me that history was made in the "First Annual Overland-To-The-Expo Expedition?" I don't know if it happened like this last year, but this would be a great start to an annual tradition from now on. I have to go next year! I wanted to go this year, even had my calendar marked out last year to remind myself to ask for that weekend off back in March, but oh well! Besides, I have the IH Nationals Show to go to in Ohio later this year. I was planning more for this one as a "have-to-go" show this year. Besides, I get to see some family who live nearby.
Next time...
Wes Craiglow
Member
I can tell you that there was no "Central Overland" prior to 2011. This was our first.
I can also tell you that we'll be going back, in addition to going to other events, and in addition to hosting our own. There will be plenty of opportunities to connect with other overlanding enthusiasts and industry leaders--locally, regionally, nationally, and yes, even internationally--with Central Overland Travels. It's why we exist: not to show you how we do it, but to do it together.
Thanks for the excitement. Glad you're aboard.
wc
AmericaOverland
Explorer
Jesus, sign me up!!! I've seen enough Jeep Jamboree Safari things at youtube to know I want to do this, especially since my truck will be 4WD manual (reminds me that I need to change my signature).
I most likely will be coming through AR, TN, KY, OH (same general route I went on my Family Reunion 2010 trip), though depending on what happens during the planning stage, I may meander about off the Interstate, which is sort of what I want to do this fall. I would like to see if there is a group of Scout/IH enthusiasts here or on COT who would want to do the IH Nationals in Springfield, OH this fall.
Stephanie!!
Wes Craiglow
Member
Especially for you, Steph:
Many more pics here!
We'll be getting up more from the event itself, as well as videos from throughout the trip, over the coming days and weeks. Stay tuned!
Many more pics here!
We'll be getting up more from the event itself, as well as videos from throughout the trip, over the coming days and weeks. Stay tuned!
Ramjet
Explorer
Can you say Central Overland Expo Oct 28-30?? I can!!!:wings:
AmericaOverland
Explorer
For some reason, the FB link doesn't work. The tab just stays blank and beachballs, so it never loads.
AmericaOverland
Explorer
What's happening that weekend?
JCMatthews
Tour Guide
What car is that? I just can't figure it out.
Wes Craiglow
Member
The CO Summit. Six hundred acres atop the Ozark Plateau. Rally, trade show, training, presentations, entertainment, food... the works. Direct access from the venue to more than 1,000,000 acres of national forest overlanding terrain. Come for the weekend, stay for a week.
Best part? It's within a one day drive to more than half of the US population. Come see what being Central can do for you.
Mark your calendar and stay tuned. Once our May rally is safely behind us, we'll be both hands on the wheel, planning.
**Hijack complete. Promise.**