Pathfinder III
I'm thinking about it too...Stop in Joshua Tree on the way...
Overland Expo 2016 Coverage
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I live in Phoenix so I am planning on going ip
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Advocate II
Overland Expo has been on my bucket list for a long time. 2016 is the year my daughter and I are doing Moab. And for the rest of the year I will be doing a lot of micro overland trips. So it looks like 2017 might be the year for Overland Expo.
Keep on Jeepin' On!
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Pathfinder II
Influencer II
Contributor I
90% sure I'm gonna make it west. I've already paid my registration. I just got a job so I can pay for it. Just gotta figure out if I can save (payoff) the plastic enough to go. I'm heading out from Jacksonville Fl and would love to have company on the way out. I'll hopefully be more ceratin in the new year. Any classes that are a definatley do that I need to sign up for?
Pathfinder II
@ocpd8518 The class selection can be a daunting task. There's simply so much to choose from! And, if you're not careful, you can fill up your whole weekend! I highly recommend making a list of all the classes you want to attend, then rank them by priority. You can then start filling your schedule based on available time slots, tossing the low-priority classes when there's a conflict. Then, review the big picture to see how much free time you have left. I suggest leaving a couple hours a day to wonder around and meet folks, or maybe leave all of Sunday free if your classes are bunched up on Friday and Saturday.
Your skill level and current rig equipment may play a factor in selection. However, I learned new things in areas I already felt familiar with, and picked up recovery techniques I don't yet have all the equipment for, so don't feel constrained to what's most applicable.
I really enjoyed all the workshops put on by the High Trail Expedition team. They were knowledgeable, thorough, and really encouraged hands-on learning during the course.
Good luck on your selection! Keep us updated.
Your skill level and current rig equipment may play a factor in selection. However, I learned new things in areas I already felt familiar with, and picked up recovery techniques I don't yet have all the equipment for, so don't feel constrained to what's most applicable.
I really enjoyed all the workshops put on by the High Trail Expedition team. They were knowledgeable, thorough, and really encouraged hands-on learning during the course.
Good luck on your selection! Keep us updated.
Contributor I
Thanl you for the insight. Sounds like the freshman year at college. Don't wanna sign up for all the classes and miss out on the party. I will keep an update going and nail down some permanant plans when I know. Thanks again.
The wife and I took several hours to set our schedule up. I think we're gonna head to this one again. The Road trip there and back was such a good time it's hard to not want to go again.
Lol gotta get some of those classes quickly booked classes this year
Lol gotta get some of those classes quickly booked classes this year
I went in 2012 with a buddy, last minute thing. Had a really good time. I bought a Baja Rack for my FJ from the owner. A few months later, pictures of that exact same rack was in Overland Journal!
Gateway: 2007 FJC, Current Baby: 1996 Land Cruiser...Mods never end for either.
Gateway: 2007 FJC, Current Baby: 1996 Land Cruiser...Mods never end for either.
Off-Road Ranger I
According to their website, it doesn't look like registration even opens til March 2016.
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Pathfinder II
Off-Road Ranger I
Close but separate. JT is a national park. Mojave is an open desert road/area, much more freedom and larger areas to explore, less people. Mojave should take you a minimum of 3 days, lots of driving. JT is cool but for exploration, and I like national park's, but Mojave is better IMHO.
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I'll be going again this year. Looking forward to an Expo West Overland Bound convoy and meetup. Last year I didn't get out as much as I was pretty much hunkered down due to the weather when I was not in a class/workshop. I get the camping with a crowd deal, but honestly, if there is a crowd, this is the crowd any of us want to be a part of. Can't beat being around a bunch of other kindred spirits. And oh yeah, all of the rigs.
Pathfinder II
Pathfinder II
Sweet, lots of new stuff. Better hurry up and make my deposit. Think I'm taking a full week off. Do some exploring before and after the expo
