Overland Rally: Expeditions West Announces Regional Overland Rallies

[off-roader]

Def interested in the Hollister event & would have probably half a dozen or more friends who would also be interested in attending.

I've been going on 4x4 trips for nearly a decade now running everything from easy scenic trails like Death Valley / Mojave Trail to harder trails like the Rubicon, Moab Rim Trail, etc. In all cases they have been camping in wilderness areas w/out camp grounds.

Will you be offering classes at this event? Since there's an $85 fee, I'm wondering what I can learn at this event (in addition to meeting others of like mind & gaining camaraderie)?

While I certainly have a lot of wheeling under my belt, I know there is probably a lot of bad techniques I've learned & if you are doing training, I'd like to see courses on..
- Vehicle recovery including using a hilift, strap, winch, sand ladder, etc.
- How to 'spot' vehicles through difficult terrain
- Techniques on how to best pack & secure your gear for off road travel with or without drawers in the back.
- What additional maintenance to do to prepare your rig for an off road trip
- Maybe even a brief (1/2 hr-1hr) driving technique training with the level of difficulty determined by the driver's capabilities
- How to navigate using a gps, compass and topo map.

I'm hoping it won't be to just see what's available in gear unless it's information you can't get from viewing websites & reading literature.

 

[Mr. Leary]

As a nice little update, we now have a professional event organizer involved.

How good is he? Well, his last gig was the Olympics. . .

Word!

Will he be helping with ALL the events????

 

[Christian P.]

As a nice little update, we now have a professional event organizer involved.

How good is he? Well, his last gig was the Olympics. . .

and at the "Cirque du Soleil" for 7 years before that...for those of you who have ever seen one of their show, you know how much preparation that requires...

 

[Cambo]

Is this date already a done deal? Are tickets for sale yet? Sounds really awesome though! Any events for children?

 

[Topher Walters]

Thanks for the info. This sounds like you have the making of a great event.

 

[Viggen]

and at the "Cirque du Soleil" for 7 years before that...for those of you who have ever seen one of their show, you know how much preparation that requires...

So, does this mean that we need to wear compression and or unitards? If so, count me in....err, I mean, out. Please, please, please make this happen. Ga is much easier to get to than VT

 

[Scott Brady]

So, does this mean that we need to wear compression and or unitards? If so, count me in....

Only you do :sombrero:


Oh, and you need to swing from the winch line - upside-down

 

[Brock63]

Great idea....huge Land Cruiser following in GA-NC-SC-VA. Uwharrie is great venue but also the location of this years GSMTR is outstanding. Anywhere in area would be good...

 

[Driver-Navigator]

- How to navigate using a gps, compass and topo map.

I've taught those topics professionally, and some really good classes could be potentially be tailored specifically for Hollister Hills.

 

[p1michaud]

Overland Rally: Expeditions West Announces Regional Overland Rallies and Workshops

So when do we kick off the Australian workshop? :elkgrin:

 

[Monterorider]

- How to navigate using a gps, compass and topo map.

Do Nevada Trophy for best hands-on experience.
:smiley_drive:

 

[Dave Bennett]

:lurk:

 

[Navman]

Yeah! I somehow missed this before.

We'll my birthday weekend is during the Hollister event so everyone owes me a beer.

:sombrero:

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[Scott Brady]

Hello all: Quick update

We have a slight delay on the registration launch due to a team member family emergency. Just a few more days.

 

[Driver-Navigator]

Do Nevada Trophy for best hands-on experience.
:smiley_drive:

Wouldn't that be best *after* learning the basics so you had a solid foundation and understanding to build on?