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Kent R

OB Executive Director
Staff member
Mod Team
Moderator
Member

Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
Hello world. I’m JJ.

Picture: coming in the spring after I build this one out
Location: Skagit Valley, Washington
Rig: Just upgraded to a 2021 Raptor from a 2017 F-150XLT
Experience: moderate in desert settings, novice in mountain/forest settings

Def interested in getting into the PNW groups as I am new to the area and would love some companions to adventure with.

Cheers all!
Welcome To Overland Bound JJ
@M Rose is the Regional Director who can get you in touch with a Member Representative for local information.
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members. These pages can be filtered by region.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
You can use the Member Map to find other members and events in your area. You can also send a message directly from the map to other members.
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Local information for any of our regions can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
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Check out the four Overland Expo events https://www.OverlandExpo.com
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
https://www.treadlightly.org/learn/online-courses/
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course
If you have any questions don't hesitate to message me, hopefully I can get you going in the right direction. @Kent R or Kent@OverlandBound.com
 

M Rose

Local Expert
Mod Team
Member

Advocate III

5,584
Northeast Oregon, United States
First Name
Michael
Last Name
Rose
Member #

20990

Ham/GMRS Callsign
W7FSB
Service Branch
US ARMY Retired
Hello world. I’m JJ.

Picture: coming in the spring after I build this one out
Location: Skagit Valley, Washington
Rig: Just upgraded to a 2021 Raptor from a 2017 F-150XLT
Experience: moderate in desert settings, novice in mountain/forest settings

Def interested in getting into the PNW groups as I am new to the area and would love some companions to adventure with.

Cheers all!
Hello JJ Welcome to Overland Bound.
I am the Northwest Director. @OTH Overland is your closest member representative.

To help navigate through the forums, here are some links that can be filtered by “Region” prefix. We are in the Overland Bound North America US Northwest Region (US Northwest for short).

Overland Bound Meetups- is where all member generated rally points are posted in forum format for discussion of Rally Point and other types of Meetups. A meetup can be as simple as a group getting together for coffee, a trail ride, or a full in expedition with other Overland Bound Members.

Overland Bound Trip Planning- is a great place to talk about planning a trip wether by your self or as a group.

Overland Bound Routs: Downloadable- is exactly what it sounds like. Search, or share your GPX files here with a description of the route and POIs.

Share your Overland Routes- is similar time the downloadable posted above, but doesn’t require you to share the actual GPX file.

Overland Bound By Region < North America < US Northwest- is where you can find regional members discussing local events, Overland News, and general topics. It’s a great recourse to mete others in the regions.

Member Maps- a great trip planning tool. It can also be used to send out messages to members near your location, or a location you plan to visit.

Rally Point- a tool used to creat Meetups or send out an SOS.

Any questions, don’t hesitate to ask myself or your member representative team. Again welcome and hope to see you on the trails.

Mike Rose

Northwest Director
Hello , Welcome to Overland Bound.
I am the Northwest Director. @ is your closest member representative.

To help navigate through the forums, here are some links that can be filtered by “Region” prefix. We are in the Overland Bound North America US Northwest Region (US Northwest for short).

Overland Bound Meetups- is where all member generated rally points are posted in forum format for discussion of Rally Point and other types of Meetups. A meetup can be as simple as a group getting together for coffee, a trail ride, or a full in expedition with other Overland Bound Members.

Overland Bound Trip Planning- is a great place to talk about planning a trip wether by your self or as a group.

Overland Bound Routs: Downloadable- is exactly what it sounds like. Search, or share your GPX files here with a description of the route and POIs.

Share your Overland Routes- is similar time the downloadable posted above, but doesn’t require you to share the actual GPX file.

Overland Bound By Region < North America < US Northwest- is where you can find regional members discussing local events, Overland News, and general topics. It’s a great recourse to mete others in the regions.

Member Maps- a great trip planning tool. It can also be used to send out messages to members near your location, or a location you plan to visit.

Rally Point- a tool used to creat Meetups or send out an SOS.

Any questions, don’t hesitate to ask myself or your member representative team. Again welcome and hope to see you on the trails.

Mike Rose
Northwest Director
Overland Bound
 

Shahn

Rank VI
Member

Off-Road Ranger I

4,418
Snohomish County, WA, USA
First Name
Shahn
Last Name
Brown
Member #

29302

Ham/GMRS Callsign
GMRS - WRQD549
Hello world. I’m JJ.

Picture: coming in the spring after I build this one out
Location: Skagit Valley, Washington
Rig: Just upgraded to a 2021 Raptor from a 2017 F-150XLT
Experience: moderate in desert settings, novice in mountain/forest settings

Def interested in getting into the PNW groups as I am new to the area and would love some companions to adventure with.

Cheers all!
Hello JJ, welcome to Overland Bound!
 

XC70_OVERLANDER

Local Expert Northern Germany
Member

Navigator II

12,559
Hamburg, Germany
First Name
Thore
Last Name
Fahrenbach
Member #

40915

Service Branch
Higher Education
Hello world. I’m JJ.

Picture: coming in the spring after I build this one out
Location: Skagit Valley, Washington
Rig: Just upgraded to a 2021 Raptor from a 2017 F-150XLT
Experience: moderate in desert settings, novice in mountain/forest settings

Def interested in getting into the PNW groups as I am new to the area and would love some companions to adventure with.

Cheers all!
Welcome to this fantastic community. Hope you will have a good start and if any questions, there are always many people to help. Don't be afraid to ask.
 

Bad Sport

Rank V
Member
Investor

Protector II

2,497
National City, CA, USA
First Name
Lyle
Last Name
Mardis
Member #

30212

Service Branch
US Navy
Hello world. I’m JJ.

Picture: coming in the spring after I build this one out
Location: Skagit Valley, Washington
Rig: Just upgraded to a 2021 Raptor from a 2017 F-150XLT
Experience: moderate in desert settings, novice in mountain/forest settings

Def interested in getting into the PNW groups as I am new to the area and would love some companions to adventure with.

Cheers all!
Hi Jason, welcome to Overland Bound.
 

NOLAtoMASS

Rank I

Contributor III

124
Western Massachusetts, MA, USA
First Name
Stephen
Last Name
Perret
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2)Western Mass.
3) 2021 Toyota Tacoma 4DR TRD Off Road
4) Born in Louisiana. Started Overlanding in 2002 after I bought a 2002 Tacoma. Hit the Ouachita Mountains hunting waterfalls. Then expanding to the Ozark Mountains in Northern Arkansas. Bought this 2021 Taco. I plan on and look forward to adding way more to it and making Overlanding one of the main things I do here.
 

JJLove

Rank II

Enthusiast II

336
Skagit Valley, Washington, USA
First Name
Jason
Last Name
Fields
2)Western Mass.
3) 2021 Toyota Tacoma 4DR TRD Off Road
4) Born in Louisiana. Started Overlanding in 2002 after I bought a 2002 Tacoma. Hit the Ouachita Mountains hunting waterfalls. Then expanding to the Ozark Mountains in Northern Arkansas. Bought this 2021 Taco. I plan on and look forward to adding way more to it and making Overlanding one of the main things I do here.

welcome NOLAtoMASS. I went to school in western MA. great part of the country.
 

Lone Wolf 1965

Rank VI
Member

Influencer I

3,037
Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming, United States
First Name
Dale
Last Name
Gregory
Member #

31030

Service Branch
U.S. Navy
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2)Western Mass.
3) 2021 Toyota Tacoma 4DR TRD Off Road
4) Born in Louisiana. Started Overlanding in 2002 after I bought a 2002 Tacoma. Hit the Ouachita Mountains hunting waterfalls. Then expanding to the Ozark Mountains in Northern Arkansas. Bought this 2021 Taco. I plan on and look forward to adding way more to it and making Overlanding one of the main things I do here.


Welcome to Overland Bound
 

freak4life

Local Expert
Member

Contributor II

1,300
Cañon City, Colorado, USA
First Name
rich
Last Name
anderssohn
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2)Western Mass.
3) 2021 Toyota Tacoma 4DR TRD Off Road
4) Born in Louisiana. Started Overlanding in 2002 after I bought a 2002 Tacoma. Hit the Ouachita Mountains hunting waterfalls. Then expanding to the Ozark Mountains in Northern Arkansas. Bought this 2021 Taco. I plan on and look forward to adding way more to it and making Overlanding one of the main things I do here.
Hello Stephen, welcome to Overland Bound.
 

NOLAtoMASS

Rank I

Contributor III

124
Western Massachusetts, MA, USA
First Name
Stephen
Last Name
Perret
Thanks!!!
2)Western Mass.
3) 2021 Toyota Tacoma 4DR TRD Off Road
4) Born in Louisiana. Started Overlanding in 2002 after I bought a 2002 Tacoma. Hit the Ouachita Mountains hunting waterfalls. Then expanding to the Ozark Mountains in Northern Arkansas. Bought this 2021 Taco. I plan on and look forward to adding way more to it and making Overlanding one of the main things I do here.

welcome NOLAtoMASS. I went to school in western MA. great part of the country.
 

NOLAtoMASS

Rank I

Contributor III

124
Western Massachusetts, MA, USA
First Name
Stephen
Last Name
Perret
View attachment 243387
2)Western Mass.
3) 2021 Toyota Tacoma 4DR TRD Off Road
4) Born in Louisiana. Started Overlanding in 2002 after I bought a 2002 Tacoma. Hit the Ouachita Mountains hunting waterfalls. Then expanding to the Ozark Mountains in Northern Arkansas. Bought this 2021 Taco. I plan on and look forward to adding way more to it and making Overlanding one of the main things I do here.


Welcome to Overland Bound
Thank you!!
 

Contributor II

38
First Name
Benjamin
Last Name
Rivera
Hi. I am a new member today. I joined because I want to join some experience people to drive from USA down the path of the Baja 1000 to Cabo San Lucas and then back again on the scenic route along the coasts.
-Ben
-Portland, OR
-2022 Bronco Badlands 2-door
-2014 Land Cruiser 200 (purchased new...primary overland vehicle at this time)
-2009 Jeep Rubicon 2-door (lots of mods for the Rubicon trail and Moab)
-1984 Land Cruiser (purchased in 1991...heavily modified for overland but a little old now)
-1967 Bronco "restoration" project
 

Lone Wolf 1965

Rank VI
Member

Influencer I

3,037
Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming, United States
First Name
Dale
Last Name
Gregory
Member #

31030

Service Branch
U.S. Navy
Hi. I am a new member today. I joined because I want to join some experience people to drive from USA down the path of the Baja 1000 to Cabo San Lucas and then back again on the scenic route along the coasts.


Welcome to Overland Bound
-Ben
-Portland, OR
-2022 Bronco Badlands 2-door
-2014 Land Cruiser 200 (purchased new...primary overland vehicle at this time)
-2009 Jeep Rubicon 2-door (lots of mods for the Rubicon trail and Moab)
-1984 Land Cruiser (purchased in 1991...heavily modified for overland but a little old now)
-1967 Bronco "restoration" project
 
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Bengt N

Rank VII
Member

Member III

6,274
Sparreholm, Södermanland, Sweden
First Name
Bengt
Last Name
Nordrup
Member #

30728

Hi. I am a new member today. I joined because I want to join some experience people to drive from USA down the path of the Baja 1000 to Cabo San Lucas and then back again on the scenic route along the coasts.
-Ben
-Portland, OR
-2022 Bronco Badlands 2-door
-2014 Land Cruiser 200 (purchased new...primary overland vehicle at this time)
-2009 Jeep Rubicon 2-door (lots of mods for the Rubicon trail and Moab)
-1984 Land Cruiser (purchased in 1991...heavily modified for overland but a little old now)
-1967 Bronco "restoration" project
Hallo Benjamin
Welcome to OBO
WBR
Bengt N
Sweden
 

freak4life

Local Expert
Member

Contributor II

1,300
Cañon City, Colorado, USA
First Name
rich
Last Name
anderssohn
Hi. I am a new member today. I joined because I want to join some experience people to drive from USA down the path of the Baja 1000 to Cabo San Lucas and then back again on the scenic route along the coasts.
-Ben
-Portland, OR
-2022 Bronco Badlands 2-door
-2014 Land Cruiser 200 (purchased new...primary overland vehicle at this time)
-2009 Jeep Rubicon 2-door (lots of mods for the Rubicon trail and Moab)
-1984 Land Cruiser (purchased in 1991...heavily modified for overland but a little old now)
-1967 Bronco "restoration" project
Hello Ben, welcome to Overland Bound.