Greetings and salutations! This is Eddy.
Just moved to Corvallis, OR (early 2020)
Overland in a 92 Chevy K3500 - 454 big block, 4WD, 33" KO2s. Plenty of torque but also plenty of wheelbase.
Maybe an intermediate overlander now. Past trips have been mostly in Southern Cal (Anza Borrego, Mohave, Death Valley) and recently Yosemite area and Eastern Oregon. Looking forward to seeing the innovation of the community!
Welcome Eddy to not only Overland Bound, but to Oregon as well.
You are located in the Northwest Region.
@Kent R is the Regional Director.
@Munga Brown is the Oregon Coast Member Representative,
@Gabriel Bozeman is the Member Representative for western and central Washington,
@Sandpoint Steve is Idaho’s Member Rep, and I (
@Slimpartywagon ) am the Representative for Eastern Oregon.
Overland Bound has much to offer besides just the forums. By becoming a member, you have access to the Rally Point, where you can set up trips, meetups, or classes. You can also view up coming events on the Rally Point. Member Maps shows you members in your area, trusted shops, campgrounds, dispersed camping, and lots more. Then the biggest advantage (for me at least) is keeping this forum alive.
Reoccurring events in our area:
Tri-Cities Reoccurring Monthly Meetup February 22nd hosted by
Treasure Valley Winter Conference Call and Meetup every 3rd Sunday at 1900 hours Mountain Time; hosted by
@ButDad
Inland Northwest Monthly Conference Call on the third Sunday of each month @ 1900 hours PST; hosted by
@Sandpoint Steve
Reoccurring 3rd Friday Beer and Gear times and locations change each month; Hosted by
@David C Gibbs
La Grande, Oregon: Monthly Coffee, Rigs, and Trails every 3rd Saturday; hosted by
@Slimpartywagon
Some key events coming up in 2020:
February 21-23
NW Washington Monthly Campout located at Kulshan Campground along Baker Lake Rd for more information contact
@Gabriel Bozeman
June 15-18 WBDAR (Washington Backcountry Discovery Route) Sections 1-3. Starting at “The Bridge of the Gods” explore the Washington Backcountry Route on your way to Plain, Washington for the Northwest Overland Rally.
June 18-21 Northwest Overland Rally in Plain, Washington. Great for new and experienced Overlanders a like.Camping, Classes, trail rides, and great times.
Preregistration is open now through March 31st tickets will also be available at the gate.
RSVP by May 31stto camp with fellow Overland Bound members, Families and Friends.
July 3-6 4th of July Weekend at 2 Rivers Ranch in Dayville, Oregon. Join
@2RiversRanchExpeditions as they host the adventure of the summer. the adventure starts on July 3rd with a potluck dinner, campfire, and camping at 2 Rivers Ranch. Drive through Dayville in the 4th of July Parade as we take to the trails for 3 more days of exploring and camping.
Labor Day Weekend, First Northwest Overland Bound Regional Campout. This event is still in the planning stages with exact times and locations still be worked on.
Keep checking the Member Meetups for things coming up in your area.
Overlanding by Region also has trips and destinations along with other news for The Northwest Region.
Once again, Welcome Eddy. Feel free to message any of the staff with questions, concerns, ideas, or just to rag chew and learn what the northwest has to offset you.
Mike Rose
OB #20990
KJ7MFV
Northwest Overland Member Representative