The Mueller Family: Overland Expo PNW Instructor Spotlight
Freshly returned from the Pan American Highway, Overland Expo canโt wait to hear Gordon and Megan
June 24, 2025
PNWEDUCATION & INSTRUCTORS
No other event features a gathering of so many overland legends, authors, and experts. Overland Expo PNW offers more than 400 session-hours of incredible programsโthatโs 220+ different classes, slideshows, demonstrations, and activitiesโbrought to you by 120+ instructors and presenters from around the world.
JUNE 26-28, 2026
DESCHUTES COUNTY EXPO CENTER // REDMOND, OREGON
FRI 9-5 | SAT 9-5 | SUN 9-3
LIST OF PROGRAM OFFERINGS
For PNW, we have 220+ different classes and programs, totaling 400+ session hours. From beginner to advanced sessions, we have something for everyone.
The official schedule will be released 2-3 weeks out from the event!
Featured Programming
A Newcomer’s Guide to Overland Expo – PNW Edition 2025
For the Overland Expo newcomer, the size of the show and number of things to do can be overwhelming. Here’s a short guide to your first Overland Expo.
Here’s a brief introduction to what we have going on, along with some tips to get you going, whether you’re an Overland Expo veteran or experiencing all the excitement for the first time.
June 17, 2025
Learn New Skills at Overland Expo PNW
We’ve revamped our education and training programming at PNW โ come check it out! So, what’s
June 10, 2025
PNW Instructor Spotlight: the Bishop Family
Overland Expo canโt wait to welcome the Bishops to Overland Expo Pacific Northwest later this month in Redmond, Oregon! They are a family of adventurers who swapped the comforts of home for a life on the road. Diana is a storyteller and a dentist born and raised in Kenya and having lived in Canada and the U.S. Jeremy is an adventurer and photographer born and raised in Minnesota. Together, they share their love for exploration with their young children โ turning every road, river, forest and mountain pass into a hands-on classroom for them.
June 9, 2025
Overland Expo Presents the Film Festival Lineup for PNW 2025
Join us as we continue the 11th Season of the Overland Expo Film Festival at Overland Expo PNW in Redmond, Oregon, June 27-29. The film festival, which takes place on Friday, June 27, brings a curated selection of films documenting vehicle-based travel adventures both near and far to the Oasis Bar and Food Court. Be ready to be inspired by exceptional storytelling and truly impressive cinematography.
May 27, 2025
Iconic Travel Photographer Chris McCormack to Speak at Four Overland Expos
Chris McCormack will be speaking at four Overland Expo events this summer on travel photography, solo travel, and adventure moto travel. Read this Q&A to get excited before seeing him in person
May 14, 2025
A Newcomer’s Guide to Overland Expo – Mountain West Edition 2024
With hundreds of vendors, over 100 presenters, trainers, and VIPs, and more than 500 session hours of education. With so much to choose from, this can be both exhilarating and a bit overwhelming for the first-time attendee to an Overland Expo. With that in mind, here’s a brief introduction to what we have going on, along with some tips to get you going.
July 31, 2024
Instructor Spotlight: Patty Upton
Patty, her late husband, Loren, are truly legends in the overland community: they explored parts of the world that had never seen travelers; and racked up five years and 56,000 miles with of stories, photos and extreme adventures.
July 30, 2024
Learn with Overland Expo Training
Learn off-road driving skills and receive hands-on instruction from expert trainers in our Overland Expo Training Area. Our unique and dynamic format focuses on skills in several tracks: Driving Skills, Vehicle Recovery, Preparedness, and Maintenance. Take classes on topics such as winching, rope-work and lashing, specialty substrates, and spotting. Want to know how to get unstuck with only what you have on hand or the fundamentals of winching? Arm yourself with the best tool in the toolbox . . . knowledge.
*Must be an Overland Expo Training Ticket Holder*
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THE OVERLAND DRIVING COURSE
On a custom-built driving course, develop off-road skills to tackle any terrain, whether you explore locally or globally. The course is staffed by the top overland driving skills trainers in the world to provide one-to-one coaching from an expert instructor.ย
ADDITIONAL 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 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
FILM FESTIVAL
Each year we offer a new selection of slideshows of trips from around the world. On Friday and Saturday evenings, we host a special lineup of films at the Winnebago Overland Theater. We start with an appetizer of short films before the feature film.
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, โhow toโ 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.
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ROUNDTABLE PAVILION
Want to know more about Africa? Australia? What itโs 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!
Overland Essentials Area
Are you looking to up your camping game? Want to learn what gear essentials well-traveled overlanders donโt leave home without? Spend some time in this area to learn the ins and outs of overlanding from the experts.ย
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.ย
Backcountry & Culinary pavilion
Want to know how certain gear functions, how seasoned travelers pack their rigs or feed themselves on the road, or what itโs like to bring your four-legged friend on your next adventure? Check outย the Backcountry Skills Area for information you’re bound to put to use during your next adventure.
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.
KIDS ADVENTURE AREA
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.
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10 days until Overland Expo West begins, buy your tickets today! โณ
Saturday, May 16, is a beautiful reminder of what overlanding is all about: caring for the places we love and coming together as a community. Looking for things to do? ๐
๐งน 9 AM, May 16 โ Join the Trail Cleanup and Kiosk Project supporting Edge of the World access with Tread Lightly!, the Overland Expo Foundation, and Trails Offroad at Forest Road 535 and 89A. Help install a new informational kiosk and take part in a forest service road cleanup to keep our trails beautiful and accessible.
๐๏ธ 7โ9 PM, May 16 โ Come together again for the @OverlandExpoFoundation Saturday Night Raffle at the Oasis Bar & Food Court Sponsored by Nexen Tire America, where overlanding brands donate prizes in support of the Foundationโs work. Purchase raffle tickets when you buy your event pass, or in person starting at Thursday nightโs Happy Hour. You must be present to win!
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May 15โ17, 2026
Tap the link in our bio to buy your tickets!๐๏ธ
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Own the road less traveled!
Catch @ToyotaUSA at Booth A2 to check out the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Toyota Tacoma H2-Overlander Concept SEMA build, Land Cruiser, and the all-new Trailhunter lineup. Talk with their experts, shop official merch, and grab Toyota swag when you complete a quick survey. Theyโll also be hosting a Toyota Game Night on Friday, May 15, from 7pm to 9pm in the Toyota booth with fun games for the whole family, complimentary food and refreshments, and your chance to win some amazing prizes!
#LetsGoPlaces #Trailhunter #LandCruiser #4Runner #Tacoma #H2Overlander
Last call for limited-edition Overland Expo West 2026 pre-order merch! โณ
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Purchase your limited-edition West 2026 merch by Friday, May 8, at 10 AM PT to guarantee your favorites before the pre-order window closes. This deadline applies to pre-order merch only, you can still shop merch onsite at the event, but stock and sizes for limited-edition pre-order items are not guaranteed! ๐๐ฅ
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Bonus: All registrations made between Tuesday, May 5, and Friday, May 8, are eligible to win a free merch pack featuring a t-shirt, hat, and patch (a $60 value) ๐ If the winner already purchased that same merch pack, weโll refund the cost.
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New this year: stop by the Overland Expo West Hat Bar at the Overland Expo Gear Shop in Flagstaff to design your own custom hat! ๐ค
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The 2026 Overland Expo West map is LIVE! ๐บ๏ธ Swipe to see the venue footprint of the world`s largest overlanding event.
Start planning your weekend:
๐ Must-see education sessions
๐ป Top brands and gear to explore
๐ Food, restrooms, and other key spots
๐๏ธ May 15-17 | Flagstaff, AZ
Download the free Overland Expo app for the full map!
Whatโs the first stop on your list at Overland Expo West?๐ฅ๐
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Adventure takes center stage at Overland Expo West โ and @evotrexnow arrives as a Title Sponsor. Experience the Evotrex-PG5, the worldโs first power-generating RV build to stay off-grid for days even with the A/C running. Featuring up to 270+ kWh of on-demand power, active power assist, and adventure-ready design, the PG5 unlocks a new level of freedom, comfort, and self-sufficiency wherever the journey leads.
May 15-17| Booth# Q27
Get up close with the Evotrex-PG5, meet the team, and explore off-road innovation.
Join us at Overland Expo Westโadventure starts here.
#Evotrex #PG5 #RVLife #OverlandExpoWest #RVCommunity #AdventureReady #AZ
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Theโฏ2026 Ultimate Overland Vehicle Buildโฏis officially underway.ย
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Get ready for an unforgettable experience packed with exciting moto programming at Overland Expo West! ๐
Donโt miss highlights like the Moto Party & Dinner Raffle, plus inspiring guest speakers sharing real-life moto adventures. From sessions to incredible stories from the road, this is the ultimate celebration of life on two wheels.
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May 15โ17
๐ Flagstaff, AZ
If youโre a moto rider, drop your build in the comments! ๐๏ธ๐ฅ
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Get ready for Overland Expo West, the largest overlanding event in the world! ๐
Explore this yearโs exciting new offerings, from navigating with the onX Offroad event map to planning your trip with the Hipcamp Adventure Route. Packed with adventure, innovation, and fun, the event also features expanded food options and the Hat Bar for custom gear! ๐ฉ
๐๏ธ Click the link in bio to buy tickets!
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May 15โ17 | ๐ Flagstaff, AZ
Visit http://overlandexpo.com/west to view the full event schedule and discover everything new this year!
Which new offering are you most excited for at Overland Expo West? ๐คฉ
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