Visiting Glacier National Park had been on our bucket list for years, but we could never find the ~2 weeks we thought we might need to do the epic road trip across the country to NW Montana. So we started looking at other options that would maintain the adventurous elements of our past trips out west to Colorado, but condensed into a week timeline. Enter the Montana … [Read more...]
Dirt Road Tripping at Vermont Overland Rally 2016
We just arrived back last Sunday evening from a weekend with our favorite Northeast Overlanders—the Vermont Overland Club (VOC). The VOC held their annual Overland Rally in Reading, VT and like a fine wine; VOR continues to improve with age! With over 160 participants, a couple dozen vendors, great fall weather, and a collection of overland rigs of all makes and models—VOR sets … [Read more...]
Overland Expo East – Day 2
Day Two of Overland Expo East (OEXE) is drawing to a close and it’s been another great day on the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. While the weather was a little cloudy and rainy through most of the day it was an improvement over yesterday. While we experienced rain and drizzle on and off throughout the day with the occasional gust of wind…by 6:30pm the winds … [Read more...]
Overland Expo East 2016 – Day 1
Day One of Overland Expo East (OEXE) has arrived and what a difference from last year. The first thing that will strike you if you plan on attending OEXE this year is that the Biltmore Estate is not Taylor Ranch. Not that Taylor Ranch was a shit show less than desirable location… it’s just that the Biltmore Estate is that much better. Why is the Biltmore Estate so much … [Read more...]
Hugo’s Summer Adventure
With the summer of 2016 officially over, I’ve had some time to reflect on what has been aptly labeled my Summer of Funemployment. You read that right… I did what most people can't (or won't) do, and have taken a few months off work. This extended time off allowed me to do what I truly love, exploring the beautiful sceneries of the Mid-Atlantic. When you work eighty hour … [Read more...]