We love getting out of town, but sometimes, you just want to wheel for a few hours and not dedicate an entire weekend and many hours of highway driving for a precious few hours on the dirt. For folks in the DC area that need to scratch the itch -- and only have a few hours -- there is now a place to do that, and they've been up and running without much fanfare for several … [Read more...]
A Slippery Situation: Shoe Creek and Flagpole Knob
One of the great things about getting out on the trail is that places you've been many times before can surprise you. Unexpected things can happen and how you deal with them, and how well you prepare in advance drive the outcome. This past weekend our basic overnighter on George Washington National Forest Land surprised us with some pretty tense situations. … [Read more...]
The Vermont Overland Trophy – Team Main Line Overland
On a quiet afternoon last Spring I was up in Philly at the Main Line Overland shop getting a Kaymar rear bumper installed on the Cruiser. While hanging out I casually struck up a conversation with MLO's co-founder Pete Henwood about the Vermont Overland Trophy (VOT). Casual banter turned into serious contemplation. The next thing I knew we were signing up, planning our build … [Read more...]
Exploring the Maine Coastline from Freeport to Acadia
Not all of our adventures require low range (or even a 4wd truck for that matter); all that's required is some curiosity to try new things and experience new places, even if they aren't by definition "off the beaten path". Sometimes the path is beaten because destination is breathtaking and broadly appreciated. Maine's rocky, jagged coastline dotted with small towns and an … [Read more...]
“Team Daily Drivers” Recounts the Vermont Overland Trophy
"An overlanding odyssey challenging man and machine while showcasing the best the Green Mountain State has to offer" is how Vermont Overland's leader Peter Vollers described the "VOT". I can't one-up Mr. Vollers in summarizing the event, although I'd probably add in something about mud, flat tires, and maple creemees (look it up...). The inaugural year of the event pitted … [Read more...]
