Instructor Spotlight: Zach Horvath
Zach is the founder of LIVE A GREAT STORY, an adventure travel brand that outfits the modern adventurer on their hero’s journey.
August 13, 2024
MTN WESTPROGRAMS & INSTRUCTORS
No other event features a gathering of so many overland legends, authors, and experts. Overland Expo MTN WEST offers more than 300 session-hours of incredible programs—that’s 150+ different classes, slideshows, demonstrations, and activities—brought to you by 100+ instructors and presenters from around the world.
2025 DATES TBA
THE RANCH
LOVELAND, CO, USA
FRI 8-5 | SAT 8-5 | SUN 9-3
LIST OF PROGRAM OFFERINGS
For MOUNTAIN WEST, we have 150+ different classes and programs, totaling 250+ session hours. From beginner to advanced sessions, we have something for everyone. Learn in classroom and hands-on settings and get inspired by roundtable discussions all weekend.
2025 MTN West Schedule will be posted approximately 2-3 weeks before the event.
VISIT OUR TEACHING AREAS
HANDS-ON PAVILIONS
Our training pavilions get you out of the classroom and into the field. Each year we bring you technical classes essential for overlanding. Rotating topics to cover everything from how-tos about electronics to hands-on maintenance and roadside repairs to first aid and injury assessment to showing how to set up gear and what to take with you (and sometimes leave behind).
CLASSROOMS
With our numerous navigation classes, there are no more excuses for getting lost when your GPS dies. Learn communications skills to enhance your overland experience. Brush up on your art of travel techniques with photography and videography classes. Stay safe with situational awareness tips from experts in their field. No matter if you drive a truck or motorcycle, we’ve got classes for you.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY AREAS
ROUNDTABLE PANELS
Want to know more about Africa? Australia? What it’s like to travel solo? As a couple or family? From Regional Q&As to expert tips, the roundtables can help you plan for the trip of a lifetime. Listen to panelists with extensive experience and enjoy their tales from the road!
STORYtelling pavilion
This space includes a teaching area tent that will host education related to content creation, such as photography clinics with incredibly talented photographers, “how to” classes on everything from video creation to the legal terms involved with making money as a content creator, and stories from folks who are traveling around the world.
SHOWCASE & DIY VEHICLE AREA
Considering investing in an overland rig or motorcycle, and want to see how someone else has modified their rig to travel? Take a look at our “My Overland Vehicle / Moto” series. This “show and tell” series is about vehicle and moto customizations that have been put to the test of time and miles; bring your questions. Many will also share tips on how to travel.
Overland Essentials
Are you looking to up your camping game? Want to learn what gear essentials well-traveled overlanders don’t leave home without? Spend some time in this area to learn the ins and outs of overlanding from the experts.
PRODUCT DEMO
Want to know how a specific product works? The exhibition area is the place to be. Check the schedule for times of detailed demonstrations. Look for everything from solar cooking to rooftop tents to air compressors and tow straps.
Backcountry & Culinary Pavilion
Want to know how certain gear functions, how seasoned travelers pack their rigs or feed themselves on the road, or what it’s like to bring your four-legged friend on your next adventure? Check out the Backcountry Skills Area for information you’re bound to put to use during your next adventure.
KIDS ADVENTURE AREA
For kids, by kids! We pack the weekend with activities tailored to adventurous kids and their parents. Check out the Junior Overland Explorer program and earn patches for select classes. Kids of all ages can learn about nature journaling, first aid, knot-tying and more. For kids ages 10 and up, look for select afternoon activities—kids can learn some expedition skills with help from the Camel Trophy training team.
Featured Programming
Upgrade Your Mental Toolkit at Overland Expo Mountain West
Overland Expo is the place to expand your mental toolkit with classes and sessions on every topic imaginable. From in-the-field repairs to the ins and outs of content creation, there’s something for everybody.
July 30, 2024
Overland Expo Fosters a Space for “Women Who Wander”
We can’t wait to share the “Women Who Wander” event with attendees at Overland Expo Mountain West.
July 24, 2024
Instructor Spotlight: Jess Caldwell
Jess Caldwell is an outdoor educator, but she is also a certified Wilderness Survival Instructor, Wilderness First Responder, and a certified health coach from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition.
July 23, 2024
CHECK OUT WHAT'S NEW #OVERLANDEXPO
Overland Expo East is returning to beautiful Arrington, VA October 4-6! It’s only a month away!
Come check out hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the best overlanding, adventure travel, camping, and motorcycle gear and equipment, prepare for your adventure with hundreds of classes, demos, and activities, and join thousands of overland enthusiasts from around the world for happy hours, evening parties, the film festival, raffles, camping, and more!
For more information and tickets, visit our website or the link in bio 🧭
#overlandexpo #overlandexpoeast #overlanding #camping #overlandcommunity #adventurelovers #campingvibes #outdoorlovers #offroadcommunity #overlandevent
Hello from our campers at Overland Expo Mtn West! 👋
The community is truly what makes this event so special, and when you camp you get the full experience. From meeting new people and sharing stories and coffee to checking out other adventure rigs and showing off your own, camping adds to the magic of the whole event ✨
Come camp with us at Overland Expo East, our last event of the year! Get your tickets at the link in bio 🏕️
If you see yourself, give us a holler in the comments and share with your friends! We hope to see you again 🙌
#overlandexpo #overlandexpomtnwest #overlandexpomw #overlanding #camping #overlandcommunity #campingcommunity #adventurelovers #campingvibes #outdoorlovers #offroadcommunity
Mind blown by all the rad gear we saw at Overland Expo Mtn West 🤯 Here’s a quick look at some of the top gear that caught our eye.
⚙️ Hit the link in bio to see the full roundup with all the details.
#overlandexpo #overlandexpomtnwest #overlandexpomw #overlanding #overlandgear #offroadgear #adventuregear #campinggear #outdoorgear
Have a wobbly/rattly tow ball or hitch accessory? Take the slop and wiggle out of your hitch accessories with PAKMULE STABLELOK.
You can install STABLELOK into any 2” hollow tongue accessory. Just insert the pin, slide on the lock, and ratchet it down taking all the slop and wiggle out of your hitch.
Get yours today at the link in bio!
🎥 @pakmule
#pakmule #roadtrippin #towing #overlanding #overlandgear
In this episode of Backcountry Bites presented by @bushwakka_usa, Chef Jason Schaub of @overlandcookery makes grilled flatbread topped with creamy burrata cheese, juicy pomegranate seeds, savory prosciutto, and a drizzle of white balsamic vinegar 🤤
This recipe is perfect for impressing your camping buddies or treating yourself to a little luxury while you’re off the grid. Plus, it’s easy to make right at your campsite.
🌲Save this for your next adventure, and watch the full YouTube video with instructions at the link in bio 🔥
🎥 @brooks_roe
#BackcountryBites #overlandcooking #campcooking #outdoorrecipes #campingrecipes #campingfood #campfirecuisine #adventurecooking #campingpizza #pizzaoutside #pizzainthewild
SasquatchXC trailers are redefining adventure for those who love the wild and the unbeaten path. Designed to conquer rugged terrain and provide a cozy basecamp under the stars, these trailers enhance every journey with durability and comfort.
Perfect for the ultimate overlanding experience, @sasquatchxc is the adventure companion you didn’t know you needed.
Ready to take your next trip to the next level? Explore their
latest builds and start planning your escape.
👉 Head to sasquatchxc.com or hit the link in bio.
#sasquatchxc #weknowbecausewego #overlanding #overlandTrailer #offroadtrailer
Staying connected when you’re off the grid is key for safety, navigation, and emergency communication. This year’s Ultimate Overland Vehicle, an ultra-capable @gmc, is outfitted with top essentials that help do just that:
☀️ @redarc_electronics Manager Alpha100 Power Management System & 200W Solar Panel
📻 @midlandusa MXT575VP4 Two-Way Radio, MXMC01 Microphone & SPK200 External Speaker
🔋@battlebornbatteries (2) 100Ah 12-Volt Heated LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Battery + Inverter
📳 @weboost Cellular Signal Booster
📱@quadlock Phone/Tablet Mounts
🆘 @zoleolifeus Global Satellite Communicator
Shoutout to our awesome build partners who make the best gear to help adventure travelers stay connected on the road!
👉 For more on this build and a full list of all our build partners, visit the link in our bio.
📷 @andysedano_
#overlandexpo #overlandvehicle #overlandtruck #gmctrucks
This year’s Ultimate Overland Motorcycle, a classic sidecar motorcycle made by @uralmotorcycles, was upfitted by @kalabercreations and it’s absolutely iconic.
With retro styling and a whole host of upgrades, this Ural is ready to get you off the beaten path. It’s built to handle tough terrain in almost any weather, and the sidecar allows you to bring a companion along for the adventure!
Learn about our Ural build partners and details of this ultimate build at the link in our bio.
Who would you bring along on an adventure in this? It will be auctioned off this Fall, more details to come!
📷 @whosjohnallen
#overlanding #motorcycleadventure #motorcycletouring #motorcyclelove #motorcycletravel #motorcycledreams #motorcyclecamping #motorcyclejourneys #custommotorcycle #overlandmotorcycle
#ural #uralmotorcycles #uralmotorcycle #uralsidecar #classicmotorcycle #classicmotorcycles #retromotorcycle #retromotorcycles #sidecarmotorcycle
THE WORLD IS OUT THERE GO SEE IT!
Join attendees from all over the world at this year’s Overland Expo MTN in Loveland, CO.
Photo by @TheAdventurePortal