US West Sierra Foothills Overlanders, meet up

Kent R

OB Executive Director
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Mod Team
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Pioneer II

5,737
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
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Monthly meet up in Diamond Springs California


 
Sierra Foothills Overlanders
Monthly Overland Bound Meet-Up
Bring your own chair

Date - June 16, 2026
Location - M&J Automotive .
6200 Enterprise Dr Suite G, Diamond Springs, CA 95619
GPS - 38.695889533662104, -120.82764324929921
3 Word Nav - indoor.gladiators.slurs
Time, 1900 hrs -2030 hrs (most members get there around 1830 hrs)
Special thanks to Mike and Joe of M&J Automotive for your hospitality.

INTRODUCTIONS:
Member introductions with rig descriptions.

GENERAL DISCUSSION:
  • Past trips/runs.
  • Training/presentation ideas
  • Adopted trail maintenance.

PRESENTATION/TRAINING
Group discussion regarding upcoming trips and the August Crawdad Feed

UPCOMING TRIPS:
July TBD, Eddy H. will lead a trip through northern Nevada Black Rock desert area and Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge. More about this trip in a few months.
August 28-30, Annual SFO Crawdad feed at Richardson Lake Tahoe NF. Details to come out soon, important to remember this date can change due to fire activity. Klinton K. is the lead cook, Kent will organize the catching of crawdads.
September 18-20, Masonic, Bodie hills, Aurora NV. Kent & Lucy lead.
November 18-22, Death Valley. Kent & Lucy will lead.

NEXT MEETING: July 21, 2026
(most members get there early to set up)
Topic: TBD
 
Sierra Foothills Overlanders
Monthly Overland Bound Meet-Up
Bring your own chair

Date - July 21 16, 2026
Location - M&J Automotive .
6200 Enterprise Dr Suite G, Diamond Springs, CA 95619
GPS - 38.695889533662104, -120.82764324929921
3 Word Nav - indoor.gladiators.slurs
Time, 1900 hrs -2030 hrs (most members get there around 1830 hrs)
Special thanks to Mike and Joe of M&J Automotive for your hospitality.

INTRODUCTIONS:
Member introductions with rig descriptions.

GENERAL DISCUSSION:
  • Past trips/runs.
  • Training/presentation ideas
  • Adopted trail maintenance.

PRESENTATION/TRAINING
Camping equipment, focusing on chairs. While attending The Big Thing in Montana, I noticed the vast array of chairs used and thought it might be a good idea to have a discussion about them. Personally my 23 Zero chair is just not holding up and the knock off I got Lucy is working just fine.

UPCOMING TRIPS:
July TBD, Eddy H. will lead a trip through northern Nevada Black Rock desert area and Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge. More about this trip in a few months.
August 28-30, Annual SFO Crawdad feed cancelled.
September 18-20, Masonic, Bodie hills, Aurora NV. Kent & Lucy lead.
November 18-22, Death Valley. Kent & Lucy will lead.

NEXT MEETING: August 18, 2026
(most members get there early to set up)
Topic: TBD
 
Sierra Foothills Overlanders
Monthly Overland Bound Meet-Up
Bring your own chair
Date - August 18, 2026
Location - M&J Automotive .
6200 Enterprise Dr Suite G, Diamond Springs, CA 95619
GPS - 38.695889533662104, -120.82764324929921
3 Word Nav - indoor.gladiators.slurs
Time, 1900 hrs -2030 hrs (most members get there around 1830 hrs)
Special thanks to Mike and Joe of M&J Automotive for your hospitality.
INTRODUCTIONS:
Member introductions with rig descriptions.
GENERAL DISCUSSION:
  • Past trips/runs.
  • Training/presentation ideas
  • Adopted trail maintenance.
PRESENTATION/TRAINING
Apps used while on the trail. Navigation, Fire/flood, Weather, State Highway road conditions and so on. Bring it and we will talk about it.
UPCOMING TRIPS:
August 28-30, Annual SFO Crawdad feed cancelled.
November 18-22, Death Valley. Kent & Lucy will lead.
NEXT MEETING: September 15, 2026
(most members get there early to set up)
Topic: TBD

We are slowly transitioning to the Overland Bound Crews Page, this is your invitation link;
Crews - Overland Bound
 
Yep, Kelly Schwartz will be able to make the Sierra Foothills meetup this Tuesday. Kelly will take a minute to talk about her upcoming Rebelle Rally Competition.

Here is the team info;
Rebelle Rally Team 185
About the Rebelle Rally
The Rebelle Rally is the longest competitive off-road navigation rally in the United States. It is an all-women’s event that challenges teams to navigate over 2,500 kilometers of desert terrain using only maps, compass, and roadbook navigation. GPS and electronic navigation devices are not allowed during competition.
Driver/Navigator: Kelly Schwartz (OB # 17786)
2023 Rebelle Rally competitor
Navigator/Driver: Amanda Garrity
2026 Rookie competitor
Vehicle:
2016 Toyota 4Runner
Team Name:
We are a LOT (LOT= LadyOwnedToyotas)
Current Confirmed Sponsors & Supporters

  • Pro Eagle
  • M & J Automotive
  • Pirelli
  • More to announce soon!
Team Wishlist
https://giftlist.com/lists/14696f73-d646-42a4-b1a8-04910f55022a

GoFundMe
https://gofund.me/b55d24b57
Team Instagram
Instagram
Team Member Instagram Accounts
Kelly Schwartz
Instagram
Amanda Garrity
Instagram

From the team;
We appreciate any support, shares, or encouragement from the Overland Bound community. Every contribution helps us get one step closer to the starting line and gives us more opportunities to represent the women in the off-road and overlanding community on a national stage.
Thank you again for helping us share our story.