Learn from Veteran Moto Explorers at Overland Expo
Chantil & Travis Gill (@viajarMoto) were always avid outdoors people and travelers. The Gills raised their two children
April 29, 2024
WestPROGRAMS & INSTRUCTORS
No other event features a gathering of so many overland legends, authors, and experts. Overland Expo WEST offers more than 400 session-hours of incredible programs—that’s 220+ different classes, slideshows, demonstrations, and activities—brought to you by 120+ instructors and presenters from around the world.
MAY 16-18, 2025
FT. TUTHILL COUNTY PARK // FLAGSTAFF, AZ, USA
FRI 8-5 | SAT 8-5 | SUN 9-3
LIST OF PROGRAM OFFERINGS
We offer a wide variety of classes and programs, totaling 400+ session hours. From beginner to advanced sessions, covering everything from wilderness first aid, to working on the road with Starlink, to winching and recovery. We truly have something for everyone.
2025 WEST Schedule will be posted approximately 2-3 weeks before the event.
Reserve Your Sessions
- Camping Passes
- If you have purchased an camping pass, about 2 weeks before the event, you will receive an email invite to sign up for classes.
- Popular classes fill up quickly, so do not delay in your selection.
- Weekend & Day Passes
- No access to Driving / Recovery & Instructional Classes.
- Do not need to sign up for sessions in advance: Seminars, Roundtables, Demos, Slideshows, Films, Kids Activities, and Exhibitor Demos.
- But we recommend you download the app and create a schedule for the weekend!
Featured Programming
All Things Education at Overland Expo West
Overland Expo is packed full of educational opportunities! Here is the full rundown of all things education happening at Overland Expo West 2024.
April 25, 2024
Don’t Miss the Storytelling Pavilion, Sponsored by K&N Filters
In response to the overwhelming popularity of the Creator Area, Overland Expo is adding a new multi-purpose area called the Storytelling Pavilion.
April 22, 2024
Instructor Spotlight: Sam Manicom
After a long COVID-related absence from the US, Overland Expo cannot wait to welcome back Sam Manicom in 2022, where he plans to attend our Mountain West and East events in August and October.
April 20, 2024
visit our TEACHING AREAS
HANDS-ON PAVILION
Our hands-on pavilion get you out of your seat and into action with a qualified instructor. 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 injury assessment and first-aid to showing how to set up gear and what to take with you (and sometimes leave behind).
CLASSROOMS
Our classroom sessions aim to provide more intensive and specified education for those looking to do a deeper or more advanced dive into a given topic/area. 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 AREAS FOR EDUCATION & INSPIRATION
FILM FESTIVAL
AT THE OVERLAND THEATER
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 Fieldcraft Survival 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, “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.
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!
Overland Essentials Area
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.
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 stroll through our juried selection of rigs and attend a “My Overland Vehicle / Moto” session. This “show and tell” series is about the customizations that have been put to the test of time and miles.
Backcountry & Culiniary 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.
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. For kids ages 10 and up, learn expedition skills with the training team. Parents MUST stay with their children.
CHECK OUT WHAT'S NEW #OVERLANDEXPO
Tired of apps that crash before you do? Gaia GPS is built to go the distance, just like you.
Whether you’re tackling epic trails, finding the perfect campsite, or overlanding into uncharted territory, @gaiagps has your back with reliable offline maps, real-time weather, and trip planning tools that won’t quit on you.
🗺️ Subscribe for premium features like pro-level map layers and faster downloads. Say goodbye to “app not responding” and hello to adventures done right.
#gaiagps #adventureoffroad
Ready to make an overlander’s holiday dreams come true? From rugged gear to epic travel essentials, our Holiday Gift Guide has everything the adventurer in your life will love.
Whether they’re hitting the trails or camping under the stars, these picks are sure to fuel their next journey 🌲
🔥 You’ll find exclusive holiday offers in this guide as well, so you can score a gift for your adventure partner (or for yourself 😉) at a discount.
🎁 Check out the guide now and find the perfect gift! (Link in bio)
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Treat your truck or SUV with the tire it deserves! The Open Country R/T Trail is built for light-truck and SUV owners seeking greater off-road capability than a standard all-terrain tire, without the noise and harshness of a dedicated mud tire.
🎥 @ToyoTires
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#ToyoTires #TeamToyo #TougherTire
As we head into the holiday weekend here in the U.S., we want to say how incredibly grateful we are for YOU. This incredible overlanding and adventure travel community is truly something special.
To our attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, instructors, and event staff - and to everyone who shares our passion for exploring the world on four wheels (or two!) - thank you for making every event an unforgettable adventure.
We hope you enjoy the holiday weekend! Here’s to many more miles and memories together 🏔️
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Whether it’s scaling rugged mountains or setting up camp under the vast sky, @knfilters is there to keep the adventure moving. With a high-performance air filter, your vehicle stays ready for anything the journey throws at you.
🏔️ K&N provides power and reliability as you explore the most breathtaking views. Get out there and let the adventure unfold.
👉 Learn more at the link in bio
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#knfilters #knoverland
🔥 The Overland Expo Black Friday Sale is on!
🎉 Score 20% off EVERYTHING in our Gear Shop
You’ll find everything from hats and accessories to patches, tumblers, apparel, and more. Get your holiday shopping done early or treat yourself to some epic gear at a discount! 🎁
👉 Tap the link in bio to shop and use the code OVERLANDEXPOBF at checkout.
⏳ Don’t wait – the Sale ends December 9!
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Take your camping meals to the next level with this delicious one-pan dish! 🔥
On this episode of Backcountry Bites presented by @bushwakka_usa, Amanda Zito (@blindthistle) - author of The Motorcycle Camp Cookbook - shows us how to make Shakshouka.
This flavorful dish packed with fresh veggies, zesty spices, and perfectly poached eggs, is delicious for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Will you be trying this on your next adventure? 🥘
Watch the full episode at the link in bio for all the details! 🍳
🎥 @mitchsini & @brooks_roe
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Whether you’re out in the snow or exploring scenic hiking trails and amazing offroad routes, @gaiagps has you covered 🧭
🏔️ Spend less time looking at your phone and more time taking in the snowy landscapes with the newly redesigned app.
🌲 Backpack, overland, discover campgrounds and skiing routes, or explore breathtaking hiking trails thanks to Gaia GPS.
Where are you going on your next adventure?
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#gaiagps #overlanding #vanlife
THE WORLD IS OUT THERE GO SEE IT!
Join attendees from all over the world at this year’s Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, AZ.