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Overland Trail Guides PodcastWild Rivers Discovery Trail (Oregon)Join us as we chat with Christian Fick about his time exploring southwestern Oregon. The Wild Rivers Discovery Trail is a 225 mile overland route in southern Oregon was developed by Overland Trail Guides. While most Oregonians head inland in search of views, this section of western Oregon features those vistas seldom seen in this part of the state. The region of southwestern Oregon got its name due to the numerous Wild and Scenic Rivers along this stretch of coastline. This section of coast is part of the Klamath-Siskyou ecoregion, that's home to the largest concentration of Wild and Scenic rive...2024-08-0953 min
Overland Trail Guides PodcastPushing the Limits of a Sprinter 4x4Originally, a favorite among the van life and outdoor recreationalist community (surfers, rock climbers, etc), more and more folks are using their Sprinter 4x4s to explore the dirt roads of the backcountry. And while many Sprinter owner stick to mellow gravel and graded dirt roads, there is a small group of folks pushing deep into the backcountry on trails geared towards 4x4s. For this episode, we chat with Dan Blanchard, Sprinter Sportsmobile owner, and longtime OTG member. Dan has persistently been in touch with us, touting the capabilities of a Sprinter Van when driven by an...2024-06-241h 07
Overland Trail Guides PodcastThe Corporate Escape Plan: Starting an Overland BusinessWith so many folks burnt out from the daily grind of the corporate world, more and more folks are trying to figure out a way to turn their passion into profit. We chat with Brent Baker of Oregon Adventure Trucks about his path from the corporate world, to landing a job at EarthRoamer, and eventually starting Oregon Adventure Trucks. Brent shares some invaluable advice in regards to breaking into the industry and starting your own overlanding business. If you're thinking about hanging up the towel at your daily grind, you'll definitely want to tune into this episode. 2024-06-191h 17
Overland Trail Guides PodcastSizing up for Adventure: Is a Full Size Rig right for you?As the world of overlanding and off roading continues to grow, more and more folks, especially those with families are considering upsizing to full size trucks by the makes of Ram, Ford, Chevy and GM. And while full size rigs offer a variety of benefits like increased space and comfort, massive payloads, and the ability to fit oversized tires (37-40+ inches), it isn't all peaches and creams. Long time friend and supporter of OTG, Nick Walton joins us to discuss his experiences traveling with his family in a Land Cruiser, along with the decision making process to up...2024-05-091h 21
Overland Trail Guides PodcastThe Flat Tops Adventure Trail - ColoradoThe Flat Tops Adventure Trail is a 298 mile overland route in northern Colorado that was developed by Overland Trail Guides. While lesser known than the San Juan Mountains to the south, the Flat Tops certainly aren't lacking in impressiveness or grandeur. The area gets its name from a series of table-top mountains that dominate the region. These unique geological formations were created by ancient volcanic activity and erosion over millions of years.For this episode, we chat with Eric Raymond of XplorAdventure who explored the Flat Tops Adventure Trail over the course of two separate trips in t...2024-03-281h 01
Overland Trail Guides PodcastThe Gold Butte Adventure Route - NevadaThe Gold Butte Adventure Route is a 350 mile overland route in southern Nevada that was developed by Overland Trail Guides. We like to call the route the gateway to red rock canyon country of southern Utah and northern Arizona. The Gold Butte ADV Route sits on the northern edge of the Mojave desert and with dozens of hikes, slot canyons, and Native American Heritage sites along the way, there's a lot to see and discovery. The Gold Butte Adventure Route travels through Lake Mead NRA, Valley of Fire SP, Logandale OHV Trails, and of course, Gold Butte National Monument. 2024-03-151h 06
Overland Trail Guides PodcastExploring the Black Rock Desert (Nevada)The infamy of the Burning Man festival has brought infamy to the Black Rock Desert. But beyond Burning Man, Black Rock is filled with geological wonders and a wealth of Native American and Pioneer History. The Black Rock Desert High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conversation Area (if that ain't a mouthful!) covers 800,000+ acres of protected dry lake beds, mountains, and volcanic canyonlands in Northern Nevada. The Black Rock Desert features the largest salt flat in the lower 48, a number of hot springs, rugged trails, 3 historical emigrant trails, and some of the darkest skies in the contiguous United States. 2022-09-161h 21
Overland Trail Guides PodcastRunning the Rebelle RallyFor Episode 017 we chat with two bad ass women about their rookie experience competing in the 2021 Rebelle Rally. Angie Lux (team She-Wave Velocity) and Carey Lando (team Mountain Subi) are both based in Northern California, and spent countless hours training and studying for the 2021 Rebelle Rally. We talk with them about the rally raid format (it's not a timed race), the time spent preparing for the rally, and their experience competing in the 2021 Rebelle.You can follow both Carey and Angie on Instagram:@xterra_athena (Angie Lux)@mtnsubi (Carey Lando)The Rebelle Rally2022-03-201h 02
Overland Trail Guides PodcastThe Owyhee Canyonlands (Oregon / Idaho)The Owyhee Canyonlands are an expansive wilderness covering more than 2 million acres with rugged canyons, low elevation mountains, and rolling hills of sagebrush in the high desert of Eastern Oregon and Southern Idaho. We talk with Matthew Mangus of Mangai Rollin, who's been exploring the Owyhees for a number of years. You can learn more about Matthew's creative agency, by visiting https://www.mangai-rollin.com/The Owyhee Discovery TrailIf you're intersested in exploring the Owyhees, check out OTG's Owyhee Discovery Trail. A 200+ overland route through some of the better known places in the Owy...2022-01-211h 09
Overland Trail Guides PodcastBaja for BeginnersIf you live in the American West, there's a good chance you've either been to Baja, or it's on your overlanding To Do list. And take it from us, every overlander should visit Baja at least once in their life! But being in a foreign country, there are a few things you'll need to prepare for when crossing the border into Baja. We talk with Kiley Johnson about some of his recent experiences exploring Baja. The first was with a guided tour lead by Pacific Overlander, where the group traveled from Tecate at the US-Mexico border down to t...2021-10-081h 08
Overland Trail Guides PodcastExploring the Olympic Peninsula (WA)We chat with Jeff Thiel from Washington state about his experiences exploring the Olympic Peninsula this past summer. We'd shared a route still under development called the Olympic Traverse, and Jeff agreed he'd provide us with some boots-on-the-ground intel, recognizing that the route hadn't been fully researched and developed at the time. We're happy to say that Jeff's feedback has been a godsend and it's motivated us to finish up the route guide before winter rolls around. The Olympic Traverse is a 600+ mile loop through the Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest that visits some of the Pacific Nor...2021-09-251h 00
Overland Trail Guides PodcastThe California Crest TrailEpisode NotesThe California Crest Trail is poised to become the grand daddy of overland routes in California. Once fully developed, the route will span approximately 1,500 miles, with over 1,000 miles of dirt backroads and traversing a wide variety of ecosystems from the high desert to the lush evergreen forests near Mt Shasta. Largely built along the backbone of the California Backcountry Discovery Trails, OTG has been persistently extending this network of routes by developing the Shasta-Trinity and Tahoe BDTs in 2020. In 2021, OTG looks to develop the route even further south and east to create the Cali...2021-07-0726 min
Overland Trail Guides PodcastMojave Road (California)The 138 mile long Mojave Road is one of the most iconic overland routes in California. And while it's not the longest, most technical or arduous track, the stark beauty of the Mojave desert, quirky attractions, and rich pioneer history makes this route the perfect weekend get away. And because it's relatively mild on the technical rating scale, it's a great route for beginners to try their hand at overlanding and off road exploration. We chat with John Liotti from Northern California about his experiences on the old Mojave Road and why he keeps heading back to the des...2021-06-0458 min
Overland Trail Guides PodcastExploring Ghost Towns and Mines in Central NevadaWith nearly 100,000 square miles of public land (nearly 88% of land is public), Nevada is an Overlander's Paradise. If you thought the Basin and Ranges that dominate much of Nevada as a barren wasteland, you'd be sorely mistaken. The mountain ranges and basins that separate them are rich with pioneer and mining history, and the hidden canyons and mountain peaks hide craggy trails and high desert forests made up of various juniper and pine. We talk with Mike Henderson from All Terrain Family about some of the hidden gems and his favorite places to explore near his hometown of...2021-05-131h 13
Overland Trail Guides PodcastExploring the Mendocino National Forest (California)At over 900,000 acres, the Mendocino National Forest sits about 3 hours north of San Francisco. Despite its proximity to the Bay Area and Sacramento, many outdoor enthusiasts have never visited the forest. "The Mendocino" as it's called is filled over 1,000 miles of dirt roads and trails, and is the perfect place for a weekend get away, or a weeklong adventure exploring the backroads. Dylan Pankow aka Bluebeard Adventures has established himself as the go to person on Youtube for all things related to the Mendocino National Forest. We sit down and chat with Dylan about the forest, and save of his...2021-04-231h 21
Overland Trail Guides PodcastHigh Water Mark Trail (Arkansas)Since its inception, the High Water Mark Trail has gone through numerous iterations. The trail is one of the most popular overland routes in the greater Southeast, and gets its name from the numerous creeks and rivers that must be forded along the route. We sit down and chat with Matt McClellan from Ozark Overland Adventures bout the history of the route, bringing it back to life, and what you can expect should you decide to take on the High Water Mark Trail! Overland Trail Guides features thousands of miles of curated routes, including the High Wate...2021-03-301h 12
Overland Trail Guides PodcastPlumas Backcountry Discovery Trail (California)The Plumas Backcountry Discovery trail is but one of the routes that comprise the greater network of California Backcountry Discovery Trails. The Plumas BDT is based in the heart of Gold Country in the northern Sierra Nevada. This region of the Sierra may not see as many visitors as other places like Lake Tahoe and the eastern Sierra, but don't let that fool you! Lusher and more heavily forested than the mountains to the south, the Plumas BDT is full of hidden secrets, great campsites, and fantastic views. Overland Family Man Plumas BDT Video GuideOver...2021-03-111h 01
Overland Trail Guides PodcastOverlanding in Death ValleyAt over 3.4 million acres, Death Valley is the largest National Park in the contiguous United States. Death Valley is filled with geological wonders like massive mountains and slot canyons, hundreds of mines and ghost towns, and nudist hot springs. We talk with Ed Colonna about his adventures through the park on motorcycle as well as 4 wheel drive vehicles. Overland Trail Guides features thousands of miles of curated routes, including the Death Valley Adventure Trail. Want to Support OTG?You can support us by buying one of our subscriptions at Overlandtrailguides.com or by supporting us o...2021-02-251h 08
Overland Trail Guides PodcastOverlanding the Ozarks & OuchitasThe Ozark and Ouchita mountain ranges form the greater Interior Highlands of the American Southeast. We chat with Arkansas native, Joey "the Brofessor" Slayton about overlanding in the Natural State, and why you should consider looking east of the Rockies for your next overland adventure! Overland Trail Guides features thousands of miles of curated routes, including the High Water Mark Trail (Ozark NF) and the Ozark Adventure Trail (coming soon).Want to Support OTG?You can support us by buying one of our subscriptions at Overlandtrailguides.com or by supporting us on Patreon. 2021-01-231h 08
Overland Trail Guides PodcastThe Lost Coast 4x4 Trail (California)Lost Coast 4x4 TrailThe Lost Coast 4x4 Trail is a 177 mile overland route through the rugged and wild Lost Coast in far Northern California. We recommend setting aside 2-4days of total driving time to take in the full Lost Coast experience. The complete route guide can be found at www.OverlandTrailGuides.com . We chat with Gerard Horan about his experience driving the Lost Coast 4x4 trail. Ger is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and travels up to his relative's ranch in Southern Humboldt County quite frequently, but he'd never visited the Lost Co...2020-12-2858 min
Overland Trail Guides PodcastThe Kofa Pioneer Trail (Arizona)Kofa Pioneer TrailThe Kofa Pioneer trail is a 243 mile overland route through the Sonoran Desert outside of Quartzsite, AZ. We recommend setting aside 4-6 days of total driving time to take in the full desert experience. The complete route guide can be found at www.OverlandTrailGuides.com . John Liotti is based in the Santa Cruz Mountains of Northern California and joined OTG on the trip just before the Thanksgiving Holiday. We talk to John about his take on Kofa, and traveling the area in his bone-stock Toyota Tacoma. Spoiler alert, he's getting sliders and a fridge...2020-12-061h 02
Overland Trail Guides PodcastThe Cascadia Skyline (Oregon)The Cascadia Skyline is a 188 mile route through the heart of the Cascade Mountains in Northern Oregon. The route can typically be completed in 2-4 days of driving. The complete route guide, maps, and gpx files can be found at www.overlandtrailguides.com .Steve Tipton from Silverton, Oregon, joins us to talk about his experience doing this route in summer of 2020. Despite the route being right in his backyard, this was Steve's first time experiencing the route. Tune in to hear his take on the Cascadia Skyline. Support Overland Trail Guides
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Overland Trail Guides PodcastIntro to Overland Trail Guides and the OTG PodcastWelcome to our inaugural podcast episode. Our primary focus for the podcast is to have guests and discuss their experience traveling one of the routes featured on our site, www.overlandtrailguides.com . While overland and off road adventures will be our primary focus, we'll talk to people in the industry, specialty shops, technical and trail tips, trail etiquette, and a whole lot more!About Overland Trail GuidesOverland Trail Guides features thousands of miles of overland routes across North America, complete with guides, maps, and GPX files. Want to Support OTG?You can sup...2020-09-1206 min
Overland Trail Guides PodcastThe Shasta-Trinity Backcountry Discovery Trail (California)In early June of 2020, the OTG team set out on an expedition to map the newly minted Shasta-Trinity Backcountry Discovery Trail in far Northern California. We talk to Joey Grimmer, who joined the OTG team about his experience on the Shasta-T. Complete Guide, Map and GPX files: https://www.overlandtrailguides.com/post/shasta-trinity-backcountry-discovery-trail About the California Backcountry Discovery Trail Picking up where the Forest Service Left off, the Shasta-Trinity BDT connects the Backcountry Discovery Trails along the coastal range (Six Rivers, Mendocino), with the BDTs to the east that run along the Sierra and Cas...2020-09-121h 07
Overland Trail Guides PodcastThe Pinzgauer Adventure featuring Get Lost With BrooksFor this week's episode, we talk with Brooks Hassig, of "Get Lost With Brooks." Back in 2018, Brooks borrowed his friend's Pinzgauer and decided to explore the Northern California backroads while in between jobs. Tune in to find out what happens when you put a prideful 20-something your old behind the wheel of the 6-wheel drive Swiss military vehicle with limited food and supplies, a few maps, and no real itinerary. What could possibly go wrong? About Overland Trail GuidesOverland Trail Guides features thousands of miles of Overland Routes throughout North America complete with guides, maps, a...2020-09-121h 04