With such a wide array of class offerings, the instructors who come to the event to teach them are just as diverse and fascinating. While there are industry experts who we invite back year after year, we open up new applications to teach prior to each event because we are looking for fresh, timely, and exciting topics and perspectives.
Deemed by riders all over New England to be one of the most accessible and scenic rides in Vermont, the BMW MOV Puppy Dog Route takes riders from the Massachusetts border through the lush forests of the Green Mountain State all of the way to the Canadian border.
In honor of 70 years of vehicle production, Land Rover launched the “Defender Above & Beyond Service Awards,” aimed to help US-based charitable organizations achieve their community service goals.
The Road to Hana is perhaps the most iconic route in all of Hawaii, made famous (or infamous) in the 70s when long stretches of the cliff-clinging road were unpaved and subject to frequent landslides that flowed down to the Pacific Ocean. While the route is now paved, it remains a ride to remember – especially when driven in a Jeep Willys – overland style.
The American electric vehicle company, Alpha Motor Corporation has unveiled its fully-electric utility truck concept called the WOLF. With the projected MSRP starting at $36,000, the WOLF may prove to be one of the more affordable electric trucks on the market when it is (potentially) released in 2023.
Before the 1990 release of Ford’s Explorer SUV, they revealed an overland-friendly truck concept with a long bed and pop-up tent at the 1973 Chicago Auto Show.
The Stahlratte has provided overland motorcyclists with an alternative to putting their bikes in containers in order to traverse the Darien Gap between Panama and Colombia. After 37 years, the ship will conclude service this spring due to pandemic-related travel decline and restrictions.
Staff writer and accomplished two-wheel-drive traveler (Camry driver and motorcycle rider), Azure O’Neil, discusses how to overland with a two-wheel-drive vehicle.
Exciting news out of Grand Rapids, MI where Buell Motorcycles has just announced they are returning to production with a bang. That bang comes in the form of promising 10 new motorcycles by 2024, including dual-sport, touring and high-performance electric models.
The Easter Jeep Safari Event in Moab, Utah will be extra exciting this spring with Jeep set to unveil a 100% battery-powered Wrangler BEV (battery electric vehicle) concept vehicle. It is expected that the production model will be available for sale to the public in the fall of 2021 or in the beginning of 2022.
Two Rivian R1T prototypes accompanied Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman from Argentina to Los Angeles during “Long Way Up.” The Rivian engineers used the 13,000-mile journey as a test drive, and have made several exciting improvements to the vehicle based on the 100 days it spent on the road in South and Central America.
Creators of The Armchair Adventure Festival create a new event designed for adventurers called “Bootcamp.” Featuring some of the top names in the adventure travel realm, the event will be comprised of 16 session hours and will be completely virtual.
Based on her experiences overlanding through 31 counties on four continents, by both two and four wheels, Overland Expo’s Azure O’Neil answers the question: “Is overlanding dangerous?”
Kawasaki re-releases it’s fabled Kawasaki KLR650 with a new fuel injection system and a bevy of improvements that are bound to catch the eye of overland riders.
Getting a good night’s rest is an integral part of any overland journey. The outdoor adventure market is full of excellent gear to sleep on and in. While these decisions are highly personal, we’ve identified some leading sleeping bags and pads for overlanders to consider in this article.
Since it debuted its seven-seater e-van in the U.K. in 2015, American van conversionists have been keen to get their hands on Nissan’s e-NV200. Now with a new and improved 40-kWh battery and a Winter Camper Concept released by Nissan, the 2021 European model is becoming even more appealing to overland travelers.
After Honda’s announcement of the CRF300L and CRF300 Rally in Asia last fall, many North American riders have been waiting with bated breath to learn whether or not the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer would release the new models in the US and Canada, as well. At last, it’s official: the 2021 CRF300L and Rally will replace the 2020 CRF250L and Rally models in the US and Canada.
BMW Motorrad applied for the European trademark rights for the name “Transcontinental” leading some to wonder if that will be the name of a mystery BMW motorcycle Bennetts released photos of last year.
Kawasaki teases a hybrid motorcycle design, which has been linked to a patent application that includes a fuel-powered engine in addition to an electric motor and battery pack.
Solution-based innovation from Mopar provides a factory-approved solution to the dilemma of whether or not to drive your Jeep without doors or without side-view mirrors.
Ford Motor Company released never-before-seen photos of Santa with his Gen-I Bronco, taken in 1968, along with his NEW Race Red 2021 Bronco 2-door Outer Banks bedecked with the Sasquatch Package, a Brush Bar and a Modular Front Bumper.
Renowned adventure motorcycle author and previous Overland Expo presenter, Heather Ellis, will hold a free Zoom presentation titled, “From Africa to the Silk Road” about her travels through Africa, Europe, and Asia on a Yamaha TT600. Zoom participants can expect Ellis to share tales about her remarkable personal interactions with remote African tribes, harrowing survival stories (like the time she befriended armed bandits), and her simultaneous journeys of personal and spiritual growth.
Well-traveled and colorful characters in the overland industry came together to share their top travel stories, tips and tricks during the November 27 – 29 Armchair Adventure Festival, which provides attendee viewers the opportunity to enjoy adventure travel stories.
Triumph Motorcycles unveils the new Tiger 850 Sport with t-plane crankshaft, improved traction control and sleeker power delivery. While this motorcycle falls into the brand’s “adventure motorcycle” category, it seems to have been built with the motorcycle commuter in mind.
With such a wide array of class offerings, the instructors who come to the event to teach them are just as diverse and fascinating. While there are industry experts who we invite back year after year, we open up new applications to teach prior to each event because we are looking for fresh, timely, and exciting topics and perspectives.
Deemed by riders all over New England to be one of the most accessible and scenic rides in Vermont, the BMW MOV Puppy Dog Route takes riders from the Massachusetts border through the lush forests of the Green Mountain State all of the way to the Canadian border.
In honor of 70 years of vehicle production, Land Rover launched the “Defender Above & Beyond Service Awards,” aimed to help US-based charitable organizations achieve their community service goals.
The Road to Hana is perhaps the most iconic route in all of Hawaii, made famous (or infamous) in the 70s when long stretches of the cliff-clinging road were unpaved and subject to frequent landslides that flowed down to the Pacific Ocean. While the route is now paved, it remains a ride to remember – especially when driven in a Jeep Willys – overland style.
The American electric vehicle company, Alpha Motor Corporation has unveiled its fully-electric utility truck concept called the WOLF. With the projected MSRP starting at $36,000, the WOLF may prove to be one of the more affordable electric trucks on the market when it is (potentially) released in 2023.
Before the 1990 release of Ford’s Explorer SUV, they revealed an overland-friendly truck concept with a long bed and pop-up tent at the 1973 Chicago Auto Show.
The Stahlratte has provided overland motorcyclists with an alternative to putting their bikes in containers in order to traverse the Darien Gap between Panama and Colombia. After 37 years, the ship will conclude service this spring due to pandemic-related travel decline and restrictions.
Staff writer and accomplished two-wheel-drive traveler (Camry driver and motorcycle rider), Azure O’Neil, discusses how to overland with a two-wheel-drive vehicle.
Exciting news out of Grand Rapids, MI where Buell Motorcycles has just announced they are returning to production with a bang. That bang comes in the form of promising 10 new motorcycles by 2024, including dual-sport, touring and high-performance electric models.
The Easter Jeep Safari Event in Moab, Utah will be extra exciting this spring with Jeep set to unveil a 100% battery-powered Wrangler BEV (battery electric vehicle) concept vehicle. It is expected that the production model will be available for sale to the public in the fall of 2021 or in the beginning of 2022.
Two Rivian R1T prototypes accompanied Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman from Argentina to Los Angeles during “Long Way Up.” The Rivian engineers used the 13,000-mile journey as a test drive, and have made several exciting improvements to the vehicle based on the 100 days it spent on the road in South and Central America.
Creators of The Armchair Adventure Festival create a new event designed for adventurers called “Bootcamp.” Featuring some of the top names in the adventure travel realm, the event will be comprised of 16 session hours and will be completely virtual.
Based on her experiences overlanding through 31 counties on four continents, by both two and four wheels, Overland Expo’s Azure O’Neil answers the question: “Is overlanding dangerous?”
Kawasaki re-releases it’s fabled Kawasaki KLR650 with a new fuel injection system and a bevy of improvements that are bound to catch the eye of overland riders.
Getting a good night’s rest is an integral part of any overland journey. The outdoor adventure market is full of excellent gear to sleep on and in. While these decisions are highly personal, we’ve identified some leading sleeping bags and pads for overlanders to consider in this article.
Since it debuted its seven-seater e-van in the U.K. in 2015, American van conversionists have been keen to get their hands on Nissan’s e-NV200. Now with a new and improved 40-kWh battery and a Winter Camper Concept released by Nissan, the 2021 European model is becoming even more appealing to overland travelers.
After Honda’s announcement of the CRF300L and CRF300 Rally in Asia last fall, many North American riders have been waiting with bated breath to learn whether or not the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer would release the new models in the US and Canada, as well. At last, it’s official: the 2021 CRF300L and Rally will replace the 2020 CRF250L and Rally models in the US and Canada.
BMW Motorrad applied for the European trademark rights for the name “Transcontinental” leading some to wonder if that will be the name of a mystery BMW motorcycle Bennetts released photos of last year.
Kawasaki teases a hybrid motorcycle design, which has been linked to a patent application that includes a fuel-powered engine in addition to an electric motor and battery pack.
Solution-based innovation from Mopar provides a factory-approved solution to the dilemma of whether or not to drive your Jeep without doors or without side-view mirrors.
Ford Motor Company released never-before-seen photos of Santa with his Gen-I Bronco, taken in 1968, along with his NEW Race Red 2021 Bronco 2-door Outer Banks bedecked with the Sasquatch Package, a Brush Bar and a Modular Front Bumper.
Renowned adventure motorcycle author and previous Overland Expo presenter, Heather Ellis, will hold a free Zoom presentation titled, “From Africa to the Silk Road” about her travels through Africa, Europe, and Asia on a Yamaha TT600. Zoom participants can expect Ellis to share tales about her remarkable personal interactions with remote African tribes, harrowing survival stories (like the time she befriended armed bandits), and her simultaneous journeys of personal and spiritual growth.
Well-traveled and colorful characters in the overland industry came together to share their top travel stories, tips and tricks during the November 27 – 29 Armchair Adventure Festival, which provides attendee viewers the opportunity to enjoy adventure travel stories.
Triumph Motorcycles unveils the new Tiger 850 Sport with t-plane crankshaft, improved traction control and sleeker power delivery. While this motorcycle falls into the brand’s “adventure motorcycle” category, it seems to have been built with the motorcycle commuter in mind.
Photo by Brett Willhelm