Virginia OLB Members

[TerryD]

Greetings -
new Northern Virginian member to the site, also new to overlanding. I am planning a first trip along the Shaw-Douthat track y'all have posted on your website in a couple of weeks, barring any "don't do it" comments. The video was helpful, but I have questions about the parts unseen. The plan is to start on the north end and camp overnight at Douthat, before returning the same route.
A couple of questions --
Is this route appropriate for a Z71 Silverado?
Is this route safe-ish for a solo vehicle trip with minimal recovery gear (no winch, but jacks, cheap recovery boards, straps, etc.)?
Any concerns with mud/wet this time of year when we get rain every other day (or so)?

Thanks,
Gordon

I'm not familiar what their entire route though the area, but I live in Covington. Most of the area is stock friendly. If you have any questions hit me up! If I'm around, I might try to run out and meet up for a bit. Maybe do some riding if I've got my new t-case in by then.

 

[Gordo_K]

I'm not familiar what their entire route though the area, but I live in Covington. Most of the area is stock friendly. If you have any questions hit me up! If I'm around, I might try to run out and meet up for a bit. Maybe do some riding if I've got my new t-case in by then.

Thanks. Stock friendly is good for right now.
Cheers

 

[Nomadik Nova]

Greetings -
new Northern Virginian member to the site, also new to overlanding. I am planning a first trip along the Shaw-Douthat track y'all have posted on your website in a couple of weeks, barring any "don't do it" comments. The video was helpful, but I have questions about the parts unseen. The plan is to start on the north end and camp overnight at Douthat, before returning the same route.
A couple of questions --
Is this route appropriate for a Z71 Silverado?
Is this route safe-ish for a solo vehicle trip with minimal recovery gear (no winch, but jacks, cheap recovery boards, straps, etc.)?
Any concerns with mud/wet this time of year when we get rain every other day (or so)?

Thanks,
Gordon

Welcome Gordon!

 

[TacomaSparky]

Anyone interested in planning a meetup in Richmond?

 

[Eric W.]

Anyone interested in planning a meetup in Richmond?

Would be cool, but my weekend is Wednesday/Thursday, making it tough for me in that department.

 

[Brock Samson]

Anyone interested in planning a meetup in Richmond?

Wife and I would be down. Might be able to convince some locals to caravan. Maybe an outdoor/picnic type meetup? Or do you know of a regularly scheduled C&C (they usually start early but there's always a chance...)?

 

[Boucher]

Going camping and exploring before cold weather hits

 

[Boucher]

Going camping and exploring before cold weather hits

On that note anyone going to the mountains this weekend ?

 

[Eric W.]

On that note anyone going to the mountains this weekend ?

Headed out, mid week, next week. Few days of relaxing and doing some hiking from camp. Probably no trail riding due to non 4x4's coming with.

 

[Boucher]

Headed out, mid week, next week. Few days of relaxing and doing some hiking from camp. Probably no trail riding due to non 4x4's coming with.

Mid-week I will be working in Florida, although I will be out again next weekend

 

[Brock Samson]

House hunting on Sunday after the C&C at Dulles Landing on Sunday...anyone interested in meeting up for the C&C?

 

[Boucher]

Seems its gonna rain all weekend guess i will be staying put

 

[Sgtanderson]

New member here, we definitely got rained out for the weekend but I'm interested in making a trip to one of the meetings in Virginia. I'll keep a eye out on here. Jim-- Tidewater.

 

[Boucher]

New member here, we definitely got rained out for the weekend but I'm interested in making a trip to one of the meetings in Virginia. I'll keep a eye out on here. Jim-- Tidewater.

Im trying to go somewhere again this weekend hope the weather is good, anyone going out if so where? I can meet up till Sat as I fly into Richmond late Friday night.

 

[TacomaSparky]

Is anyone going to the roof top tent rally?

 

[Boucher]

Is anyone going to the roof top tent rally?

I believe the tickets are sold out, I didn't get mine in time

 

[TacomaSparky]

Is anyone going to the roof top tent rally?

I know someone who’s trying to sell a ticket.
I believe the tickets are sold out, I didn't get mine in time

 

[Boucher]

Will the ticket support rig driver and passenger ? If so PM me

 

[Boucher]

I will take it if its still available

 

[TerryD]

A single ticket is only good for one person. I recently talked with Ranger Fury about it. You'll need a ticket for every person you plan to bring.