Northwest Overland Rally 2017

[NWNavigator]

I see registration is open for this year's event, but don't see a current thread. Not sure of the etiquette here, but tossing this out there. Maybe this could be a central place to exchange information and answer questions from us newbies about the event.

So, anyone going? Been before? Recommend what to bring/leave home? Ideas to enhance the experience? Things to see?

This will be my first visit. What should I expect to come away with?

I do know there are a few seminars on the calendar that look interesting and a few venders I'd like to visit. Here's the website I found for the event.

Anyone want to convoy up from the PDX area?

 

[giarc1234]

I am planning on going, it will be my first year. The PNW Overland Bound FB page had a thread on it and I believe there were a few from the Portland area.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/241105089639208/

@Stoute started the FB group I believe

 

[Steve]

Here's a previous discussion: NW Overland Rally 2017

 

[giarc1234]

Here's a previous discussion: NW Overland Rally 2017

Did not remember that thread. Well I did not search either...

 

[Excursioner]

I have never been to a rally like this, but am really looking at this one being my first. Can anyone tell me if I showed up in my big ol' Ford Excursion if I'd be laughed off campus? Don't know if these are certain vehicle brand/model centric or not. I have a buddy that might go with and we'll fly fish our way home down the Wenatchee and Yakima rivers.

 

[NWNavigator]

I have never been to a rally like this, but am really looking at this one being my first. Can anyone tell me if I showed up in my big ol' Ford Excursion if I'd be laughed off campus? Don't know if these are certain vehicle brand/model centric or not. I have a buddy that might go with and we'll fly fish our way home down the Wenatchee and Yakima rivers.

Shouldn't matter what you drive...I'll be packing a few rods along and some tying stuff for the evening. Maybe see you there!

 

[Matt Hixson]

I have never been to a rally like this, but am really looking at this one being my first. Can anyone tell me if I showed up in my big ol' Ford Excursion if I'd be laughed off campus? Don't know if these are certain vehicle brand/model centric or not. I have a buddy that might go with and we'll fly fish our way home down the Wenatchee and Yakima rivers.

I went to this rally last year and had a great time. Noone is going to laugh at your rig. There is a little of everything that shows up from Subarus with a RTT to monster RV type platforms that look like they were part of some kind of DIY welding competition.

 

[Excursioner]

Nice! Count me in! See y'all there. Lookin forward to it!

 

[trikebubble]

We will be there with bells on. It'll be our first time and we are really looking forward to it.

 

[Cottonwoody]

I'm considering going.

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[Skijeeper]

I just paid my reg fee for this year! Very Excited about taking the family to Plain!!

 

[chuckoverland]

We are going for sure, if any convoy routes pass Yakima, we will join you there!

 

[NW David]

Sweetness! Signing up for this later for sure


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[Irishcav17]

Signed up for NW Overland Rally as well. I'm in the Tacoma area. Excited to see what this is all about!


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[Sadkomodo]

First timer and looking forward to the rally!


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[NW David]

Sweetness! Signing up for this later for sure


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I lied, not intentionally! More changed my mind really ended up signing up with a different group for the same weekend. This rally is much larger than I expected.

Still though, seems like a blast for the rest of you!

 

[aaa247]

Is anyone from California going? I'm planning a solo trip to the expo and if anyone want's to tag along your welcome!

 

[Rictor]

The family and I will be headed back from our road trip through Moab and most of Utah when this starts. We might have to speed things up a bit to make this Rally! Great way to end a 2.5 week camping trip.


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[grover]

FYI if you are in Canada or feel like crossing a border, there is also the BCOR ( BC Overland Rally ) which I believe is run by the same crew? Anyway it's in late June: http://www.bcoverlandrally.com/

 

[NWNavigator]

Since there seems to be several members heading to Plain, WA in June for this event I've added it to the calendar. Maybe a good chance to meet-up with members from all around the Northwest... including those Canadians, eh? Perhaps we should plan a group breakfast on Friday or Saturday morning before the fun starts? I will gladly host it at my place, wherever that might be....

Thoughts?