Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[SPHUDSON]

Location - Eastern Pennsylvania
Rig - 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Overlanding Experience Background - Novice. Love watching YouTube videos on it, and would love to start!

 

[DevilDodge]

Welcome, @SPHUDSON .

I am from the middle of the state. I have Been checking out Rothtock and Bald Eagle state Forest. You have any interest in/been to them?

Based on your location...have you checked out Michaux State Forest

 

[FocoRusty]

2) Fort Collins, CO
3) 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
4) Novice to overlanding and off-roading. I’ve been into outdoors, hiking, and camping for years. Looking forward to taking the family exploring the mountain passes and trails.

 

[Bama_Kiwi]

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2) Fort Collins, CO
3) 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
4) Novice to overlanding and off-roading. I’ve been into outdoors, hiking, and camping for years. Looking forward to taking the family exploring the mountain passes and trails.

Welcome Nathan!

 

[Not Wandering Just Lost]

Hi there!

Ethan here, currently out of Anchorage, Alaska. Brand new to the overlanding world and super excited to get into it with my wife and dog. Looking forward to soaking up knowledge here from the experts.

Thanks!

 

[Bama_Kiwi]

Hi there!

Ethan here, currently out of Anchorage, Alaska. Brand new to the overlanding world and super excited to get into it with my wife and dog. Looking forward to soaking up knowledge here from the experts.

Thanks!

Welcome Ethan! I've been to Anchorage - neat town.

 

[Kent R]

Hi there!

Ethan here, currently out of Anchorage, Alaska. Brand new to the overlanding world and super excited to get into it with my wife and dog. Looking forward to soaking up knowledge here from the experts.

Thanks!

Welcome to Overland Bound!
Our Alaska members are starting some meet-ups, @Slimpartywagon can advise you the locations.
Currently I am your Regional Director @Kent R, don't hesitate to contact me for help or information. The NW Member Representatives are @Gabriel Bozeman WA, @Sandpoint Steve ID, @Slimpartywagon Eastern OR, @Munga Brown OR Coast.

 

[Kent R]

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2) Fort Collins, CO
3) 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
4) Novice to overlanding and off-roading. I’ve been into outdoors, hiking, and camping for years. Looking forward to taking the family exploring the mountain passes and trails.

Welcome to Overland Bound!
Nice looking Gladiator, have fun with it.
Don't hesitate to contact your Regional Director @Cendee for help or information. The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @Neal A. Tew

 

[Kent R]

Location - Eastern Pennsylvania
Rig - 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Overlanding Experience Background - Novice. Love watching YouTube videos on it, and would love to start!

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Welcome to Overland Bound!
The Cherokee is a great platform for an overland build, have fun.
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planing page for trips being planed by members.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning

You are in the East Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY

Your Regional Director is @Nomadik Nova

 

[Kent R]

Hi ,
Jon from New Hampshire
fan of you tube channel
2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD OR access cab
new to overlanding but have been truck camping for over 40 years

Welcome to Overland Bound community Jon,

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planing page for trips being planed by members.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning

You are in the East Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY

Your Regional Director is @Nomadik Nova

 

[Munga Brown]

Hi there!

Ethan here, currently out of Anchorage, Alaska. Brand new to the overlanding world and super excited to get into it with my wife and dog. Looking forward to soaking up knowledge here from the experts.

Thanks!

Heya Ethan, welcome to the OB forum! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to give me a shout. Enjoy!

 

[M Rose]

Hi there!

Ethan here, currently out of Anchorage, Alaska. Brand new to the overlanding world and super excited to get into it with my wife and dog. Looking forward to soaking up knowledge here from the experts.

Thanks!

Welcome Ethan from Oregon. As @Kent R said, I am the Eastern Oregon Member Representative.

today is a big day for you guys up in Alaska, it is the first meet up of the year, and from my understanding the first meetup in years if not ever. The Interior Alaskan Breakfast in Fairbanks. For more information check out the Rally Point. Also, contact @beyondthepavement . He is adamant about hosting more events throughout Alaska.

Don’t hesitate to contact any one of us for any reason we are all very willing to help you in any way we can.

Mike Rose
OB #20990
Eastern Oregon Member Rep
KJ7MFV

 

[Big G]

Hi there!

Ethan here, currently out of Anchorage, Alaska. Brand new to the overlanding world and super excited to get into it with my wife and dog. Looking forward to soaking up knowledge here from the experts.

Thanks!

Welcome to the OB community Ethan.

 

[ChapEJF]

Greetings Everyone and thanks for letting me join! I am an Army Chaplain nearing the end of my career. Here is some basic info about me and why I am here.
Location: currently Hawaii, but I will move to Virginia this summer.
Rig: I have a Volvo XC60 AWD that I love but will be selling/trading this fall. My plan is to purchase a Jeep Gladiator later this year and begin a slow build.
Overlanding Experience: Well, not sure if an invasion into Iraq qualifies but there are a few similarities. As far as non-hostile vehicle based adventure travel goes I have none but as I prepare for retirement from the Army I am exploring Overlanding as a way to stay active and engaged with nature and others.

 

[Blydie]

Hi Blydie here from Down Under,
Location: Yarra Valley, just out of Melbourne Australia
Mercedes Sprinter Twin Cab 4X4
I've had a little Overlanding experience both on two wheels and four

 

[Big G]

Greetings Everyone and thanks for letting me join! I am an Army Chaplain nearing the end of my career. Here is some basic info about me and why I am here.
Location: currently Hawaii, but I will move to Virginia this summer.
Rig: I have a Volvo XC60 AWD that I love but will be selling/trading this fall. My plan is to purchase a Jeep Gladiator later this year and begin a slow build.
Overlanding Experience: Well, not sure if an invasion into Iraq qualifies but there are a few similarities. As far as non-hostile vehicle based adventure travel goes I have none but as I prepare for retirement from the Army I am exploring Overlanding as a way to stay active and engaged with nature and others.

Welcome Everett to the OB community and thank you for your service. As a retired Pastor I especially appreciate your role as a Chaplain. I know you will find a lot of good information here and am certain you will begin to make new friends for the OB group.

 

[M Rose]

Greetings Everyone and thanks for letting me join! I am an Army Chaplain nearing the end of my career. Here is some basic info about me and why I am here.
Location: currently Hawaii, but I will move to Virginia this summer.
Rig: I have a Volvo XC60 AWD that I love but will be selling/trading this fall. My plan is to purchase a Jeep Gladiator later this year and begin a slow build.
Overlanding Experience: Well, not sure if an invasion into Iraq qualifies but there are a few similarities. As far as non-hostile vehicle based adventure travel goes I have none but as I prepare for retirement from the Army I am exploring Overlanding as a way to stay active and engaged with nature and others.

Welcome to Overlanding. As a medically discharged Army Vet, you will find Overlanding quite therapeutic and enjoyable. You are currently in US Overland West Region, your Regional Director is @Narbob .
You will be moving to US Overland East Region, @Nomadik Nova is the Regions East Director.

 

[JackA]

New to Overlanding looking forward to many miles. 2021 we are planning a trip to the Arctic Ocean. Need lots of trial runs before that.

 

[TrailBossTiger]

I am newbie to this forum and overlanding. Eight years ago I moved from Atlanta to Utah and last year I decided to take advantage of the exceptional outdoor opportunities around here and buy my first 4 wheel drive truck. I now live in Saratoga Springs, UT and can be off-road within 15 minutes of leaving my house.

My rig is a stock (as of now) 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 Trail Boss. It has a factory installed 2 inch lift. I upgraded to the performance exhaust and love to hear it startup. I have played a little on old mining roads but I am still a little nervous and don't want to damage my new truck.

My plan is to take several weekend trips this summer to break it in. Thinking seriously about spending several days in Moab.

Looking forward to putting many miles on my Trail Boss.

Tim

 

[M Rose]

New to Overlanding looking forward to many miles. 2021 we are planning a trip to the Arctic Ocean. Need lots of trial runs before that.

Welcome Jack, you are located in the US Northwest Region. @Kent R is the region’s Director. @Sandpoint Steve and I ( @Slimpartywagon ) are your closest Member Representatives. @Gabriel Bozeman is the Western Washington Member Rep, and @Munga Brown is Western Oregon Rep.


Reoccurring events in our area:

Tri-Cities Reoccurring Monthly Meetup February 22nd hosted by @PNW EXPLR

Treasure Valley Winter Conference Call and Meetup every 3rd Sunday at 1900 hours Mountain Time; hosted by @ButDad(February 16, 2020)

Inland Northwest Monthly Conference Call on the third Sunday of each month @ 1900 hours PST; hosted by @Sandpoint Steve (February 16, 2020)

Reoccurring 3rd Friday Beer and Gear times and locations change each month; Hosted by @David C Gibbs (February 21,2020)

La Grande, Oregon: Monthly Coffee, Rigs, and Trails every 3rd Saturday; hosted by @Slimpartywagon (March 21, 2020)

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

March 7th 9 am- 4 pm 39th Annual Electronic Show and Swap Meet in Puyallup, Washington hosted by Mike & Keys Amateur Radio Club. The Mike & Key Electronics Show & Swap Meet is one of the largest annual Amateur Radio events in the Pacific Northwest.


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.

Mike Rose
OB #20990
Northwest Overland Member Representative