Since conditions change rapidly at times and I figured it would be nice to have updates about what's open for the season and what's closed.
Discussion of trail closures and repairs are welcomed also.
Official U.S. Forest Service Forest Roads Status website/link:
Arapaho & Roosevelt National...
Came across this article and wanted to share it.
What Thule’s Acquisition of Tepui Means for Overlanding
The formerly family-owned company was launched in 2010 in Santa Cruz, California, and was acquired by Thule in December for $9.5 million, based on just $6.5 million in annual sales.
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Hey all,
Selling a practically brand new Guide to California Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive Trails spiral-bound book. Link below for more info but this book is a great reference piece for trails and camp spots. Solid resource for easy...
Morning All,
Work brought me out to Denver CO last year and I'm very excited to get out and explore! Funny enough I ran into an OB member at Rails End Brewery a month or two ago and he told me that there was a decent sized group in the Denver area. Would love to touch base with you guys, at a...
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My parents have a pretty sweet Nikon D3300 and I want to borrow it and try out some night sky shooting. When we head out overlanding the light pollution is next to zero so I figure it’s the perfect opportunity. Yes, I could google this but I don’t want to get lost in an ocean of info if...
National Geographic has built an easy to use web interface that allows anyone to quickly find any quad in the country for downloading and printing.
Each quad has been pre-processed to print on a standard home, letter size printer. These are the same quads that were printed by USGS for decades...
Could make for some good OB vehicles!
"The U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has placed an order for militarized Toyota Land Cruisers, Hiluxes and Ford Rangers to use as low-profile but battle-survivable field vehicles. That’s provided the prototypes pass muster in military evaluations...
Hello everyone,
I’m gonna be visiting Denver in the next few months and wanted to see what the locals recommend. Viewpoints, trails, hikes, etc. I know that’s asking a lot but if I can get recommendations it will help narrow my searches. Should be able to get access to a wrangler while I’m out...
So with summer comes the bugs and the more convincing the misses needs to come camping with me. Just got back from a 3 day trip and the flies and mosquitoes and anything else with wings were out in full force.
I remembered an old scouting tip from back in the day was to throw some fresh leafs...
Hello all,
This post could be place in a few spots so for any admin reading, place where you deem fit.
I’m in the market for some boots. Looking for breathable but would like to be somewhat water proof. Good ankle support is a big thing for me. I have had a pair of Caterpillar Second Shift...
Gonna try keep politics out of this one but good move Obama.
President Barack Obama is granting national monument status to nearly 1.8 million acres of scenic Southern California desert, a move the White House says will maintain in perpetuity the region's fragile ecosystem and natural...
Found this online
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After 67 years of production, in January 2016, the final Land Rover Defender rolled off the production line. This is our way of saying Thank You.
The Defender and Land Rover Series models are one of the UK's greatest and most revered achievements when it comes to...
Not sure if this thread belongs in Gear Review or Q&A but I picked up a Nixon watch the other day and I am sitting here admiring it but then it hit me, I cant bring this watch out into the wild.
What watches, if any, do you guys roll with?
Hello All,
Like the title says, if you are driving and get bogged down in snow. What do you do? Assume you are on a actual road, not off road, cell service is spotty at best.
Items you should bring? Dos and Don'ts ?
Hello all,
Come February myself and a group of friends will be heading up to Lake Tahoe to snowboard for a long weekend. Was wondering if anyone had any input on resorts, locations, sights etc. you'd recommend.
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