Where to begin?

[Larry Hart]

My brother signed me up for Overland Bound as a gift and I'm thrilled about joining. Neither my brother or myself have much real off road experience but we want to join in on the adventure. We're both in Southern California and looking to get started. I just bought a '94 Jeep Wrangler that looks off road ready. I'm looking to find out how to get started with local experienced Overlanders that can help shorten the off road learning curve. I'd appreciate any advice. Thanks in advance.

 

[M Rose]

Welcome to Overland Bound...the YJ is a good platform for back country exploration. Post up some pictures of your ride.

 

[Outdoordog]

Welcome socaler!

I'd be glad to go wheeling with you, I'm in the OC area.

 

[Larry Hart]

Awesome! Thank you. I've driven off road but not anything challenging. I've gone to Azusa Canyon to drive in the water and run around in the dirt but nothing beyond that.

 

[Outdoordog]

Awesome! Thank you. I've driven off road but not anything challenging. I've gone to Azusa Canyon to drive in the water and run around in the dirt but nothing beyond that.

That's a good place to learn about your vehicle, but is mostly just mud and sand lots.
Theres a lot of trails here that are mostly fireroad but can be challenging when you drive the offshoots.
I prefer the longer trails, rather than the small parks.

 

[Chadlyb]

My brother signed me up for Overland Bound as a gift and I'm thrilled about joining. Neither my brother or myself have much real off road experience but we want to join in on the adventure. We're both in Southern California and looking to get started. I just bought a '94 Jeep Wrangler that looks off road ready. I'm looking to find out how to get started with local experienced Overlanders that can help shorten the off road learning curve. I'd appreciate any advice. Thanks in advance.

Hello Larry and welcome to the OB crew....nice looking Jeep. Look forward to seeing your build and your adventures.

 

[Munga Brown]

Heya Larry, welcome to OB. Cool brother ya have! And I mentioned in another thread how you'd have no problem finding folks in SoCal, and there ya go! Five minutes later, ODog is stepping in. Excellent! You & your brother enjoy!

 

[Narbob]

Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members.

Overland Bound Meetups

Overland Trip Planning

Trip planning and questions.

www.overlandbound.com

Depending where you are in SoCal, there’s plenty of meetups to connect with other members. LA/WLA meets every 3rd Saturday in Hawthorne and there’s meets in OC and San Diego.

If you have any questions message your Member Representative, for LA area @Barclay and for OC and SD @FrankRoams or me, your Regional Director, on the forum at @Narbob

 

[Bama_Kiwi]

Welcome!