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Overland Expo 2013

Discussion in 'Off-Roading & Trails' started by TACODOC1, May 8, 2013.

  1. May 8, 2013 at 2:37 PM
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    TACODOC1

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    The Overland Expo is set for May 17-19 2013 near Mormon Lake Lodge in Arizona. 2013 marks the 6th anniversary of the Overland Expo, an international event that educates and inspires people to get out and explore the world, by bike and vehicle. It offers 85+ different classes, workshops, and roundtable programs, 140+ exhibitors of 4WD & adventure motorcycles, accessories, camping gear and more in addition to the opportunity to meet renowned experts, authors, & videographers from around the world.

    Overland Expo is THE gold standard overlanding event in North America. If you need training, gear, or just want to meet cool people from around the world and have fun, this is the event for you.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b16JlKSEgb8&feature=player_embedded
    Overland Expo is well known for it’s real world obstacle courses engineered by Land Rover, music, great food courtesy of Overland Gourmet and other artisans, it’s “Adventure Travel Film Festival”, happy hours and training opportinuities.

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    Overland Expo brings together people interested in exploring the world, and presents them with opportunities for socializing, learning, and outfitting for their adventures. Proceeds from Overland Expo help support ConserVentures Charitable Organization, a 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is promoting exploration of our planet and conservation of its cultural and natural heritage. For more information, see ConserVentures.org. The event saw over 5,000 in attendance at the 2012 event, and 2013 looks even more promising – put this on your list of mandatory trips for 2013!
     
  2. May 9, 2013 at 6:40 AM
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    ^This looks like an awesome event.
     
  3. May 9, 2013 at 12:00 PM
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    Nothing against the event though. Some good stuff there.
     
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  4. May 9, 2013 at 12:30 PM
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    ^Ha! I know what you mean. I have to say, after living in Prescott before my 4 wheeling days, it would be fun to get back to AZ with the truck. Shoot, it turns out my old college buddy has a very successful overlanding/offroad parts business down there now!
     
  5. May 10, 2013 at 5:27 PM
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    Negatron ghost rider, no Jack Hannah wanna be safari outfits for this guy :D
     
  6. May 11, 2013 at 8:17 AM
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    Respect! :)
     
  7. May 12, 2013 at 3:43 PM
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    Pretty danged sure I'm going, but only Sunday, sadly. Anyone else heading there?

    Really looking at dual battery setups, trailers, the driving course, and the South American talks.
     
  8. May 13, 2013 at 11:52 AM
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    i will be there:) going camping about 2 miles away then drive there an hangout an check it out
     
  9. May 13, 2013 at 12:01 PM
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    Ya'll stop by the American Adventurist camp on your way through and say hi. We have a nice collection of Toyotas in our clan ;)
     
  10. May 13, 2013 at 12:15 PM
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    Ah! Both of you are camping, eh? Am debating that or a hotel for the night. Spending more time today looking into it. I'll be on the lookout for you!
     
  11. May 13, 2013 at 6:37 PM
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    can't miss my truck! me an my girly friend are gonna camp (hotel is for sissy rednecks:roll eyes:) an yea ima stop by!
     

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