
The 2025 Ultimate Overland Moto Heads to Colorado
I was awakened at first light by the most beautiful songbirds of which I had never
We all have stories to tell, even if we never intend to write a book, create a feature film, or take to the stage. My Overland Story is a celebration of your adventures and trips out into the world—be it a weekend trip around your local forest or a multi-year expedition spanning several countries.
At Overland Expo, it is the community of vehicle- and motorcycle-based travelers that make each event so unique. The Community Spotlight is a collection of narratives promoting the voices of storytellers from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Using the form below, submit either a written or video story about an overland trip that you have completed for a chance to be featured on the Overland Expo website, social media, and more!
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If accepted, your story could be featured on the Overland Expo Blog “Community Spotlight”, on Overland Expo social media posts, incorporated into Overland Expo events, etc. We may contact you for additional details prior to publishing and will notify you when/if your story is used.

I was awakened at first light by the most beautiful songbirds of which I had never

Flagstaff, Arizona – After a year of designing and assembling this year’s truly Ultimate Builds for

For overland travelers who push the boundaries of adventure, choosing the right vehicle is essential. The 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AT4X AEV Edition is the Ultimate Overland Build 2025. With a factory-engineered blend of strength, off-road technology, and premium features, this truck is a serious contender for the best adventure-ready platform available straight off the lot.

The AEV enhancements strengthen the GMC Sierra HD AT4X’s off-road dominion. With 35″ Goodyear Territory MT tires on AEV 18” Salta® wheels and a factory-installed 1.5″ suspension lift, you’ll be capable of handling the toughest off-road conditions from climbing steep inclines to navigating through rocky paths. Equipped with heavy-duty, AEV stamped-steel, powder-coated front and rear bumpers, this truck offers enhanced protection against rocky landscapes. Additionally, the rugged underbody protection with AEV stamped-steel skid plates will help you transition effortlessly from highways to rough terrains, securing vital components such as the steering gear and the transfer case.

After Overland Expo East, I immediately turned my attention to one of my favorite fall adventures, fishing for native brook trout.

Proper training and equipment can help you be ready for any vehicle recovery situation you might encounter in the backcountry,.

There’s something about picking up a freshly built rig that makes me giddy. When it’s the

Connie Rodman takes the 2025 Ultimate Overland Vehicle out for an offroad tour of Colorado’s wide open grasslands.

I was awakened at first light by the most beautiful songbirds of which I had never

Flagstaff, Arizona – After a year of designing and assembling this year’s truly Ultimate Builds for

For overland travelers who push the boundaries of adventure, choosing the right vehicle is essential. The 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AT4X AEV Edition is the Ultimate Overland Build 2025. With a factory-engineered blend of strength, off-road technology, and premium features, this truck is a serious contender for the best adventure-ready platform available straight off the lot.

The AEV enhancements strengthen the GMC Sierra HD AT4X’s off-road dominion. With 35″ Goodyear Territory MT tires on AEV 18” Salta® wheels and a factory-installed 1.5″ suspension lift, you’ll be capable of handling the toughest off-road conditions from climbing steep inclines to navigating through rocky paths. Equipped with heavy-duty, AEV stamped-steel, powder-coated front and rear bumpers, this truck offers enhanced protection against rocky landscapes. Additionally, the rugged underbody protection with AEV stamped-steel skid plates will help you transition effortlessly from highways to rough terrains, securing vital components such as the steering gear and the transfer case.
Experience the most capable pickups in the world at Overland Expo Mountain West 2026 with @elevationoffgrid. Explore the Black Edition Ford F-550, Black Edition Ford F-450, and Black Edition RAM 5500 - each built to deliver exceptional capability, refined comfort, and uncompromising performance.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to tour two of the industry`s most sought after truck camper combinations, featuring the Host Mammoth and the Kingstar KRUZR 8, each paired with an Elevation Off Grid Black Edition platform. Meet the team, get an up close look at LiquidSpring Smart Suspension, premium interiors, advanced auxiliary lighting, purpose-built utility - and see why Elevation Off Grid has become the benchmark in capability, and premium truck builds.
Whether you`re planning your next overland trip, searching for the ultimate truck camper platform, or simply appreciate world class engineering, stop by the Elevation Off Grid display and experience World Class Trucks in person.
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Capability starts where the pavement ends. 🏔️
@BlackRhinoWheels, @BorlaPerformance, @ComeUp.Winch, @NokianTyresNA, and @FOX keep the 2026 Ultimate Overland Vehicle built for the trail without giving up daily drivability. Wheels that handle the rough stuff, an exhaust that performs, a winch when the going gets tough, and tires that grip in any condition.
Every choice on this build is intentional.
This rig heads to Bring a Trailer this fall—and every dollar raised goes directly to the @OverlandExpoFoundation.
What`s the first upgrade you`d add to your own build?
#UltimateOverlandVehicle #OverlandExpo #OverlandExpoFoundation #OffroadBuild #NissanFrontier
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🏔️ Your Mountain West weekend could be on us. Get your pass, bring a friend and let`s make a weekend of it.
Buy your MTN West General Weekend Pass with Camping by Aug. 9 and you`re automatically entered to win:
🎟️ General Weekend Passes with Camping, so you and a friend can post up onsite
👕 A Limited Edition 2026 Mtn West Merch Bundle: T-shirt, hat and patch
⛽ A $200 gas gift card to fuel the road trip to Colorado
Don`t wait, Premium Camping is already sold out and General Camping spots are filling fast!
Already bought your MTN West General Weekend Pass with Camping? Good news, you`re already in the running.
👉 Link in bio to purchase your tickets.
📍 The Ranch, Loveland, CO
📅 August 21-23, 2026
Who`s your co-pilot for this one? Tag them below. 👇
#OverlandExpo #Giveaway #Camping #CampWithUs #Colorado
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@FourWheelCampers is excited to show off a full lineup of multiple camper styles for nearly every type of truck. Visit us near the entrance at booth #G107. Get $875 off of camper installation if you order within a week of Overland Expo.
Since 1972, Four Wheel Campers has built lightweight, rugged campers designed for adventure. We help people travel farther, camp comfortably, and explore confidently with durable, thoughtfully designed campers built for real journeys and lasting memories.
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Sparks fly. Cell service dies. That’s where the real journey begins. @frontier_unlimited builds off-road trailers for those who trade hotel lobbies for roaring campfires and star-filled skies. Built bulletproof to handle punishing trails, their rigs let adventurers set up basecamp anywhere the map ends. No compromises. No cheap plastic. Just heavy-metal reliability engineered to push deeper into the unknown—and bring drivers back every single time.
#goadventure #builttolast #familybusiness #FrontierUnlimited #liveoffroad
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🏔 @AirstreamOfColorado is headed to Overland Expo Mountain West!
The team is bringing an exciting lineup of Airstreams to Loveland, ready for everything from weekend escapes to adventures off the beaten path. Stop by Booth J140 to explore the 2026 Basecamp 20XE, 2026 Trade Wind 23FBT, 2026 Rangeline, Interstate 19GTX, and Interstate 24GLX.
Visitors can tour the lineup, experience the features and craftsmanship that make each model unique, and chat with the Airstream of Colorado team about finding the right setup for their next adventure.
Whether you`re an experienced overlander or just dreaming about getting out and exploring more, come see what Airstream has to offer.
Find Airstream of Colorado at Booth J140 at Overland Expo Mountain West in Loveland, Colorado! August 21–23 at The Ranch Events Complex.
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The Overland Expo Mountain West map just dropped! 🗺️
Plan your adventure before you roll in:
🛻 Top brands and the newest gear to fuel your builds
📚 Hands-on workshops for every skill level
🍔 Food, restrooms and all the key spots
Buy your tickets before Aug. 6 and save! Link in bio.
🗓️ Aug. 21-23, Loveland, CO
Which area are you visiting first?
#OverlandExpo #Colorado #Gear #Overlanding #Exhibitors
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Big things are coming to Overland Expo Mountain West. As this year’s Title Sponsor, @GoWanderbox will be bringing its 2026 30-foot Wanderbox Outpost to Loveland, CO.
Designed for serious off-road travel and long-term adventure, the Outpost blends rugged capability with refined living, creating an expedition platform built to go out farther and stay out longer.
Expo attendees will have the chance to step inside the Outpost, explore the build up close, and meet the Wanderbox team behind these custom expedition campers.
To celebrate the show, Wanderbox is offering an exclusive Overland Expo special: $10,000 off new builds ordered during the event. If expedition travel is on your radar, make sure Wanderbox is on your stop list.
📍 Overland Expo Mountain West
Loveland, CO
August 21-23
#OverlandExpo
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