Overland Expo West 2017 - NorCal Group

[Reichling]

Hey All,

Wanted to get a thread going for Overland Expo to get a NorCal group together for this. Any thoughts/ideas on route, stops along the way, camping set up at Expo (reserved campground spots or general open field), stops on the route back?

Who all is going? @Mirek @O.Dfj @mmnorthdirections @ravenplague @picklejuice @aearles @NorCalCrisp @Narbob @dghcruising @Mademan925 @maktruk @Rubilocal @Reconnoiter ? Others?

Let me know what you all think.

Sorry if there is already a thread for this but I couldn't find it! :)

 

[Kelly]

Wouldn't miss it! I'm in to make it as epic a trip as possible. To eliminate the possibility of missing the Expo itself, perhaps we should convoy directly there, and then explore/adventure/discover on the way back?

 

[WCO_Ryan]

have the dates been announced yet?

 

[Reichling]

Wouldn't miss it! I'm in to make it as epic a trip as possible. To eliminate the possibility of missing the Expo itself, perhaps we should convoy directly there, and then explore/adventure/discover on the way back?

I am down with that!

have the dates been announced yet?

Yup, it is May 12 – 14, 2017 and they moved it this year to Fort Tuthill County Park. Ticket sales are open.

 

[Kelly]

Once we determine who's going, perhaps we could all get together at one of the Weekly Sacramento Meet-ups to reconnoiter (make a plan ;-) ???

 

[picklejuice]

Sounds fun, I'm listening!

 

[Toyotadirtdevil]

I'm interested

 

[Wingman]

Sounds like a great idea. Count me in.

 

[Matt92101]

We are going, got our registration done. We will be coming from Temecula. We did the designated camping spot only to ensure we wouldn't get to enjoy dust and wind storms!!!! But..... Waiting to see if OB ends up with an area.

 

[Mademan925]

I'll be there in the relentless booth. I have to be there by 6am Friday

 

[Tom K]

I'm interested. Checking with the better half to see if I have a co-driver.

 

[odingrey]

My wife and I will likely be there, but we have an epic week long trip planned that stops there for a day. So we'll see you guys up there!

 

[Tom K]

For folks who are registered now is it because you're doing the expedition package?

 

[stoney126]

I'd like to go, debating if I should give the Overland experience another shot or just go weekend pass.

 

[Tom K]

I'd like to go, debating if I should give the Overland experience another shot or just go weekend pass.

Was it good last time? I'm considering signing up but worried I've already missed out on the driving sessions.

 

[stoney126]

Are the driving sessions already booked?

 

[Tom K]

Are the driving sessions already booked?

They say they do it first come first serve as people by tickets. I don't know how long they've been selling at the point.

 

[stoney126]

I think they been selling for 3 weeks now? I was in New Zealand at the time they went on sale and waited to buy when I got home. Now for the driving sessions they don't tell you what classes are available when you buy your tickets? I was more worried about getting a campsite the ones with In County hookups are sold out already.

This has always irritated me. You dont know whats available till you buy unless someone else chimes in with what they have found after purchase

 

[Meta6981]

I usually go to expo West. Need to check a map and look at the info still. Would love to join in.

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[Tom K]

This has always irritated me. You dont know whats available till you buy unless someone else chimes in with what they have found after purchase

Yeah I get it now. There's no way for us to know because the class sign ups don't happen until March and then they are ordered by purchase date. It's kind of a crappy system. I'm trying to decide this weekend if I want to take the gamble...


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