Enthusiast I
Looks like we have a tri-state crew coming together. The Upstate guys have their stuff together, I think we can get something going for our area
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I could use a trail mentor too lol. We should see what downstate has to offer us
Pathfinder I
Shayd, Welcome from another new person on the board. Looks like a nice ride. I have been on VI for about 9 years but finally am having time to get more off the beaten path. Any recommendations, especially lower or mid island would be great.
Enthusiast I
Hello Overland Bound,
I'm just starting my entrance into this new world of off asphalt fun. I have always been an outdoors kind of person but stuck sports cars when behind the wheel. So how did I end up here you might ask? I was riding with someone at the end of 2016 that struck a tree going about 60mph and found that the risk was not worth the reward. I drove my car for almost a year not being able to enjoy it in the same way, thus it went up for sale and I moved into a truck. I fell in love all over again. It had been over a year since having that wonderful state of flow and bliss while driving but finally, I felt it again. It happened to be while navigating some backroads that nobody had been on in ages dodging trees, over rocks, and through creeks. That was the moment that I knew I had made the right decision of moving away from the sports car. From then on I have spent the last 4 months dedicating my free time to learning everything I could about this new world. So, here I am! I look forward to learning from all of you and slowly becoming more and more capable during my adventures.
Location: Fayetteville, AR
Rig: 2017 Toyota, Tacoma, TRD Off-Road
Experience: Novice
I'm just starting my entrance into this new world of off asphalt fun. I have always been an outdoors kind of person but stuck sports cars when behind the wheel. So how did I end up here you might ask? I was riding with someone at the end of 2016 that struck a tree going about 60mph and found that the risk was not worth the reward. I drove my car for almost a year not being able to enjoy it in the same way, thus it went up for sale and I moved into a truck. I fell in love all over again. It had been over a year since having that wonderful state of flow and bliss while driving but finally, I felt it again. It happened to be while navigating some backroads that nobody had been on in ages dodging trees, over rocks, and through creeks. That was the moment that I knew I had made the right decision of moving away from the sports car. From then on I have spent the last 4 months dedicating my free time to learning everything I could about this new world. So, here I am! I look forward to learning from all of you and slowly becoming more and more capable during my adventures.
Location: Fayetteville, AR
Rig: 2017 Toyota, Tacoma, TRD Off-Road
Experience: Novice
Enthusiast I
Hello everyone, the name is Billy and live in NC. My story goes something like; over landing came to me as I was looking for something to watch on utube and got hooked. As a kid I done some camping and as I got older done some fishing, climbing and other stuff but then I got out of shape. Now, that the shape of round is not working for me, it back to the outdoors that I loved before. My rig started with a 90 Jeep xj Cherokee with a reman engine but soon found it had frame damage, so we picked up a 93 Jeep zj Grand Cherokee, well just say it's a parts Jeep now after someone pulled in front of my girlfriend. I loved the ride and looks of that zj, I joked with someone that was sick of theirs, well she sold it to me. With a ton of work ahead of me I'm hopeful to do a test outing soon.
Hi Everyone, brand new member here... getting back into overlanding after spending a few years rockcrawling... been overlanding since the 90’s (before overlanding was overlanding... )with 73 Land Rover series III and a bunch of jeeps. Latest rig a 97 fzj80 that I just started building. .. super psyched to see this community and this website!
Hello everyone, my wife and I are avid campers and hikers. We enjoy spending time in the outdoors. A few months back we purchased an older but very stable Ford F350, she has taken us on several trips to Mammoth, off-roading Big Bear and our most favorite trip as of today was 3 days on the Mojave Road with family. We are currently planning overnight trips with plans for overlanding through Utah next spring. We have spent time figuring how we wanted to set up our rig and are slowly fitting her with everything we will need. As you can see we are hooked! It's amazing how many places are just around the corner and how little it takes to enjoy the outdoors.
After our last trip I finished the roof rack and we installed the new tent.
After our last trip I finished the roof rack and we installed the new tent.
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Martinez, California
1997 Toyota FZJ80
Novice
With 3 kids all under 8 the wife and I have been planning on doing more outdoor type activities, aside from our annual trips up to Tahoe during the Winter.
Camping as a young Boy Scout and numerous trips with real outdoor adventurous grandparents, those were some of my best childhood memories!
I now would like my own young family to have an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in ways even I have yet to experience.
1997 Toyota FZJ80
Novice
With 3 kids all under 8 the wife and I have been planning on doing more outdoor type activities, aside from our annual trips up to Tahoe during the Winter.
Camping as a young Boy Scout and numerous trips with real outdoor adventurous grandparents, those were some of my best childhood memories!
I now would like my own young family to have an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in ways even I have yet to experience.
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Pathfinder III
- 5,200
- First Name
- Kent
- Last Name
- Reynolds
- Member #
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1632
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- K6KNT
- Service Branch
- Retired Firefighter
Welcome from the Sierra Foothills Overlanders OB Meet-up, great way to get into the sport is to attend local meet-ups, check the meet up page and calendar to see whats happening in your area.
Hello everyone, my name is Jake. I recently moved the family to Texas from NW New Mexico where we did frequent trail rides in the surrounding hills and especially in the Colorado mountains. Texas has many great qualities but a significant lack of mountains and trails to explore. I currently drive an '09 Wrangler Rubicon JKU. Before that I drove an '06 Wrangler, a '77 CJ5, and a '71 Bronco. However, my family has outgrown the Jeep so I'll be looking for something else soon. I've done a fair amount of off roading and camping. I'd classify myself as maybe a middle of the (dirt) road overlander.
Pathfinder III
- 5,200
- First Name
- Kent
- Last Name
- Reynolds
- Member #
-
1632
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- K6KNT
- Service Branch
- Retired Firefighter
Welcome from the Sierra Foothills Overlanders OB Meet-up, great way to get into the sport is to attend local meet-ups, check the meet up page and calendar to see whats happening in your area.
Hello there! I’m Steve from Huntington Beach and figured it’s about time I’ve made myself know on these forums after lurking for the past year. I drive a ‘96 Land Cruiser with a quarter million miles and its fair share of shakes and rattles.
Landscape and nature photography is my passion, so the truck is a tool, enabling me to get to those places to catch the sunrise or the snowcaps in my photos. As such, I’ll probably be spending some time in the Photography section of these here forums.
I’m a novice when it comes to off-roading, mainly sticking to desert or forest roads, and the occasional mountain pass. I do much of my trips solo, but enjoy the idea of traveling with a couple like minded people who enjoy nature, landscapes, and slowing down time. Looking forward to meeting some of you at the next rendezvous point!
Landscape and nature photography is my passion, so the truck is a tool, enabling me to get to those places to catch the sunrise or the snowcaps in my photos. As such, I’ll probably be spending some time in the Photography section of these here forums.
I’m a novice when it comes to off-roading, mainly sticking to desert or forest roads, and the occasional mountain pass. I do much of my trips solo, but enjoy the idea of traveling with a couple like minded people who enjoy nature, landscapes, and slowing down time. Looking forward to meeting some of you at the next rendezvous point!
Just joined a couple of days ago. Been in the shadows for a couple of years. Grew up camping with boy scouts, joined the bigger boy scouts and "over landed" in the middle east for a bit. We camp with the family quite a bit as well. Recently purchased a '92 YJ and an '04 WJ that both need work mechanically but otherwise in decent shape. Looking forward to getting them off road worthy and out and about.
Hi Everyone,
Reuben here, based in Mountain View, California. Just waiting collection of a ZR2 and can't wait to get out exploring. Had a LT Colorado for a couple of years now but looking to head further off the beaten path. Hope to see some of you out there.
Reuben here, based in Mountain View, California. Just waiting collection of a ZR2 and can't wait to get out exploring. Had a LT Colorado for a couple of years now but looking to head further off the beaten path. Hope to see some of you out there.
Hey all,
Bergy here from North of the 49th parallel in Calgary, AB. I have a 2017 Tacoma TRD Off Road SB and a 1995 80 Series. Can't wait to see what OLB has to offer!
Cheers,
CB
Bergy here from North of the 49th parallel in Calgary, AB. I have a 2017 Tacoma TRD Off Road SB and a 1995 80 Series. Can't wait to see what OLB has to offer!
Cheers,
CB
How is everyone doing. My name is Blake and I am in Yorktown, VA for the time being. I have a 2015 white JKU Oscar Mike Edition (Jenny "On the Rock"). Right now she is a blank canvas and I have some great plans for her. I am for sure an overlanding novice but can't wait to learn by those around me.
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Hello all! I am Chris from Westminster, Maryland. I drive a ‘14 T4R on my time off otherwise is my wife's daily.
Modifiying vehicles is my passion, and although modding off road vehicles is new to me I'm learning its not too much different than modifying an asphalt bound vehicle. I work for Subaru and and pretty much eat, sleep and breath everything mechanical. I grew up in New Hampshire and was an active Scout growing up. Camping, exploration and the outdoors is second nature to me.
I’m a novice when it comes to off roading, but not to competitive driving (SCCA) I've been on forest trails in MD, WV and PA, and the occasional mountain pass in WV although I am looking forward to meeting other like minded people and expanding my exploration. Looking forward to meeting some of you at the next trail head!
Modifiying vehicles is my passion, and although modding off road vehicles is new to me I'm learning its not too much different than modifying an asphalt bound vehicle. I work for Subaru and and pretty much eat, sleep and breath everything mechanical. I grew up in New Hampshire and was an active Scout growing up. Camping, exploration and the outdoors is second nature to me.
I’m a novice when it comes to off roading, but not to competitive driving (SCCA) I've been on forest trails in MD, WV and PA, and the occasional mountain pass in WV although I am looking forward to meeting other like minded people and expanding my exploration. Looking forward to meeting some of you at the next trail head!
I just joined. Live in Petaluma CA. Love the outdoors and meandering thru life. Exploring every possible nook and cranny of this earth. My Jeep is a 2015 rubicon with a Roofnest tent. I am looking forward to seeing cool places to go, others rigs and sharing what I know. 
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Enthusiast II
Hello all,
Complete novice in the overland world but looking forward to exploring. Grew up in the outdoors here in Washington state as a boy scout and then in a variety of other activities. Raced mountain bikes (downhill mostly) for 10+ years before learning what it's like to break vs. bend - not on the bike as much anymore but still like to explore the trails. Got into fly fishing when I was quite young and continue to enjoy those trips with my father. Got into mountaineering about 8 years or so ago after finally getting sick of "saying" I would some day stand on top of Rainier. Finally did, as well as Baker, St. Helens, Adams, and numerous peaks in the cascades (Eldorado and Boston Basin are incredible). I work in the business world and my escape and one of the few things that clears my head and feeds my soul is getting outdoors. Looking forward to exploring with my children and wife and seeing them grow up and appreciate the outdoors as well.
Recently purchased a 2017 F-150 Supercrew XLT which is my daily driver (not the easiest parking downtown in tight garages these days!) and will be slowly modifying to be better suited for light duty overlanding. Looking forward to meeting OBers and learning from all of you.
Complete novice in the overland world but looking forward to exploring. Grew up in the outdoors here in Washington state as a boy scout and then in a variety of other activities. Raced mountain bikes (downhill mostly) for 10+ years before learning what it's like to break vs. bend - not on the bike as much anymore but still like to explore the trails. Got into fly fishing when I was quite young and continue to enjoy those trips with my father. Got into mountaineering about 8 years or so ago after finally getting sick of "saying" I would some day stand on top of Rainier. Finally did, as well as Baker, St. Helens, Adams, and numerous peaks in the cascades (Eldorado and Boston Basin are incredible). I work in the business world and my escape and one of the few things that clears my head and feeds my soul is getting outdoors. Looking forward to exploring with my children and wife and seeing them grow up and appreciate the outdoors as well.
Recently purchased a 2017 F-150 Supercrew XLT which is my daily driver (not the easiest parking downtown in tight garages these days!) and will be slowly modifying to be better suited for light duty overlanding. Looking forward to meeting OBers and learning from all of you.
