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.
AUGUST 22-24, 2025
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
🔥 GIVEAWAY! 🔥
We’re giving away a pair of Overland Expo weekend passes to one lucky winner! We will pick (1) winner to receive (2) weekend passes to take a friend to the 2025 Overland Expo event of their choice (SoCal, West, PNW, Mtn West, or East).
Be sure to complete ALL of the following steps to enter:
1. Follow @overlandexpo
2. Like this post
3. Tag a friend in the comments that you would like to bring along – each tag counts as an entry
✅ THAT’S IT!
We will choose the winner this Friday, Jan 24 so be sure to complete these steps before then. Good luck! 🙌
NOTE: The winner will be contacted via direct message from this account (@overlandexpo) only. We will not ask for any payment information from the winner of this giveaway to receive their weekend passes. Please report any suspicious accounts that reach out to you regarding the giveaway and inform us about them so we can report them as well.
#OverlandExpo #OverlandEvent #OverlandCommunity #Giveaway
When it comes to preparedness and self-sufficiency, having the right gear makes all the difference. @ironclad_gloves is a pioneer in high-performance gloves built for adventurers, mechanics, and everyone who needs durability without compromise. From the trail to the workshop, their innovation and dedication to quality make them a must�-have in your overlanding kit. 🛠️🛻
Discover how Ironclad’s mission to deliver protection, performance, and precision is shaping the future of rugged gear in this article on The Compass (link in bio)! 🔗
📷s: @ironclad_gloves
#OverlandingGear #GloveGame #GloveGameStrong #AdventureReady #BuiltForTheJourney
If you were thinking of buying a Kia Tasman… don’t hold your breath.
Back in October 2024, Kia announced the release of the Tasman, a new midsized truck to be debuted in 2025. The Tasman is Kia’s first-ever pickup truck, and excitement around the vehicle has been growing since its debut 🛻💥
Kia confirmed that the Tasman would be heading to a few international markets but will it make it to our shores? Head to the link in bio to find out 🤔
📷 @kia.worldwide
#KiaTasman #OverlandRig #OverlandVehicle #AdventureRig #AutoNews
Ready to hit the trail without the hassle of constant packing and rearranging? Overland trailers make it easy to get out the door while keeping your build mild and your adventures wild - especially if your rig is also your daily driver.
🔥 Check out our roundup of some of the best overland trailers out there to take your adventures to the next level!
Swipe through for a preview, then head to the link in bio for all the details and more photos. Let us know which is your favorite 👇
#overlandtrailers #overlandgear #traveltrailer #campingtrailer #campertrailer
Tour this DIY Ford F250 overland camper built for long term off-grid travel! Tim and Tanya transformed a basic truck into the ultimate mobile home in just 7 months—inspired by years of living small while sailing the world 🌎
This rugged rig has it all:
🛠️ Tons of organized storage space
🚿 A full bathroom with toilet & shower
🍳 A fully equipped kitchen
🛏️ A foldable bed for day-to-night living space
Ready to be inspired? Watch the full tour on YouTube (linkinbio)
Did you DIY your rig or would you consider going this route?
🎥 @brooks_roe
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#DIYCamper #OverlandCamper #FordF250 #OffGridLiving #TruckCamper #VanLife #OverlandRig
More than just the latest gear and coolest vehicles — at Overland Expo, you get to meet the passionate, driven, and adventurous people behind the brands that shape your outdoor adventures 🏔️
From big-name brands to family businesses and small, creative startups, this incredible community comes together at every event to showcase gear that enhances how you explore the world. There’s no better way to experience the excitement than by seeing it all in person — and connecting with the makers who bring these epic products to life. ⚙️
👋 Who are you excited to see? Tag your favorite brand!
📍 Which Overland Expo are you headed to this year? Let us know in the comments!
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#overlandexpo #overlandgear #overlandvehicles #meetthemakers #overlandadventure #overlandcommunity
ANTISHANTY was founded with a simple vision: to build a rugged, adaptable trailer for any outdoor enthusiast. They create lightweight, off-road, modular, hard-sided dwellings constructed of sustainable materials that do not rot or mold over time with no canvas or wood.
Each product is designed with flexibility and functionality in mind so you can make it your own, enhance your outdoor experience, and DWELL DIFFERENT.
🇺🇸 Plus, all @antishantyusa products are manufactured in the USA using aircraft grade aluminum to ensure durability and longevity.
🧭 Read the full story and learn about their game changing products at the link in bio.
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#antishanty #dwelldifferent #madeintheUSA #hardsided #modular #overlandgear #overlandtrailer #offroadtrailer #campertrailer
As we roll into 2025, we’re reflecting on the incredible journeys we’ve shared and looking ahead to an epic year of adventure ✨
We’ve got lots in store this year including our very first SoCal event this March, and we couldn’t be more excited. From groundbreaking new gear and incredible rigs to the inspiring people that come to our events and the opportunities to connect, there’s so much to look forward to!
📍 Do you have any adventures planned for this year or any on your wish list? Let us know what you’ll be getting up to - we can’t wait to hear where you’re headed 🏔️
Here’s to a year filled with discovery, connection, and exploration 🎉
Photos:
1. Celebrating Overland Expo’s 15th anniversary at Overland Expo West
2. Inspiration at Overland Expo PNW
3. Kicking off happy hour at Overland Expo Mtn West
4. Ending a beautiful day at Overland Expo East
#OverlandExpo #OverlandLife #AdventureAwaits #OverlandCommunity
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