***New Member Introductions***

[nakimoff-2221]

Hi Everyone! My name is Nick, I live in Salem, OR with my wife Kendra. We have a 2022 Sprinter 144 4x4. We have taken it as far North as Denali NP in Alaska, and South to the Yuha Desert in California. We are looking forward to getting out and exploring more of the PNW.

 

[Rob916]

Hi everybody. My name is Rob, and I live in Rancho Cordova, CA. I have a '22 Tacoma TRD Sport, living that skinny life on 33's (255/80/17) with no wheel spacers, a TRD lift, and some RCI bolt-on stuff (nothing overlanding specific). I live about 5 minutes from the Prairie City OHV area, so I take my truck out to run through the gears about once per month, or I'm frequently out in Crystal Basin (Union Valley/Ice House area) on the forest roads. I watched some OTG videos a few months ago and became a member, only now registering for the Lost Coast trip that's coming up. I'll be bringing the family out and we look forward to meeting you all.

 

[crboyles22]

Hi there. My name is Cliff and live in San Diego. 2019 4runner with a small lift on 33s nothing crazy really. As a family we have done several adventures over the years, White Rim road, Capitol Reef backcountry some things around Big Bear and the Lost Coast trail. Kids are getting older, and bigger, so we upgraded to a Patriot trailer recently and now we can fit our dog Drake on some trips. Just signed up for the Black Rock trip in June and we are excited. Looking forward to meeting folks and exploring as much as we can.

 

[Speed City Darius]

Hello All

I am located in Carson California with most of my camping in California and Arizona at established campsites. About 3 years ago I took a 4,000-mile trip from Carson, CA to Edmonton Alberta Canada staying at campsites in the Canadian Rockies. My rig is a 1997 Chevy Suburban K1500 4X4, pulling a trailer that I built from scratch with 35gal of water, solar panels with 1 200Ah lithium battery and 200-watt invertor. Refrigerator and freezer, hot and cold water, Blackstone Grill and Coleman stove.

I am interested in going off-road for remote campsites. My rig is not built for rock climbing and I am not really interested in doing any. My interest is to travel to remote areas and enjoy nature. My biggest issue is if my Michelin tires can perform when aired down for the dirt roads.

Hoping to take a trip with OTG in the near future.

 

[jessicaw-2029]

Greetings from Northern California! Matt, Jessie, and Murdock joining in! We put a Project M from Four Wheel Campers on our '22 Tacoma a few months ago. Haven't modified the truck bed yet- or added solar/battery power (any recommendations?) But we've taken a couple of weekend trips (Lake Pilsbury in Mendo is a fave) and are planning our firs 10-day adventure to the Mt Shashta area. Planning for that is how I came across OTG- what a great resource! Looking forward to virtually meeting you all and learning from your experiences.

 

[Joe Ray]

Greetings from Oregon, and welcome to the forum! For power, I'd recommend a Plus series Jackery or an EcoFlow portable battery. Both will have LiFe cells which provide exceptional performance. And at least a 100w portable solar panel. If you're traveling everyday, you can recharge these batteries from your car electrical system fairly efficiently. A solar panel will take all day. If you want to run a coffee maker, it's going to be a large heavy and cumbersome battery bank. If you're conservative with your AC requirements, and make your espresso on the stove, you might be able to get away with a Jackery 600 Plus. That's 600 watt hours DC and 600w AC. That's enough to power a small vacuum cleaner like a royal dirt devil, which I find extremely useful when you have a dog. If you want to power an electric fridge 24/7 it gets a little more complicated.

 

[Joe Ray]

Hello All

I am located in Carson California with most of my camping in California and Arizona at established campsites. About 3 years ago I took a 4,000-mile trip from Carson, CA to Edmonton Alberta Canada staying at campsites in the Canadian Rockies. My rig is a 1997 Chevy Suburban K1500 4X4, pulling a trailer that I built from scratch with 35gal of water, solar panels with 1 200Ah lithium battery and 200-watt invertor. Refrigerator and freezer, hot and cold water, Blackstone Grill and Coleman stove.

I am interested in going off-road for remote campsites. My rig is not built for rock climbing and I am not really interested in doing any. My interest is to travel to remote areas and enjoy nature. My biggest issue is if my Michelin tires can perform when aired down for the dirt roads.

Hoping to take a trip with OTG in the near future.

Welcome to the forum!

Your '97 Suburban is awesome. It looks restored, I'll bet you did that too. If you start using your Suburban for off-road trips (especially the kind of routes you find on OTG), it's going to take its toll. Ask me how I know. You'll have to decide how much you're willing to sacrifice on that front.

I think I'd be safe in saying that practically every route you'll find on OTG has its difficult section you need to get thru. Even well used forest service roads have their obstacles. Rocks, washouts, trees across the road, off-camber sections, etc. These are the roads that get you to the "remote areas" you are seeking. A good A/T tire is a prerequisite, including the spare. Your vehicle's ground clearance will always limit where you can go.

 

[Speed City Darius]

Welcome to the forum!

Your '97 Suburban is awesome. It looks restored, I'll bet you did that too. If you start using your Suburban for off-road trips (especially the kind of routes you find on OTG), it's going to take its toll. Ask me how I know. You'll have to decide how much you're willing to sacrifice on that front.

I think I'd be safe in saying that practically every route you'll find on OTG has its difficult section you need to get thru. Even well used forest service roads have their obstacles. Rocks, washouts, trees across the road, off-camber sections, etc. These are the roads that get you to the "remote areas" you are seeking. A good A/T tire is a prerequisite, including the spare. Your vehicle's ground clearance will always limit where you can go.

Thank you for the reply. Yes I did all the work myself, purchased the truck new. 430K miles on it, safe to say I have replaced everything myself so I know the truck. I am looking at All Terrain tires now. Trying to decide on BF Goodrich K02 and Falken Peak Wild Peak All Terrain. Next would be limited diff for rear 3rd member. Try going out with this combination a few times before bringing the trailer. Thanks

 

[vance.ro-7413]

Hello, everyone, my name is Vance, I am not exactly new here but only just now am getting around to introducing myself. I live in St Paul, Minnesota and have only been on the trails here and Wisconsin. Starting July 10th, I will be going on a year long adventure in my 392, driving from Minnesota to spend 10 days in the Adirondacks in Upstate New York before driving through St Louis on my way West. I am grateful to Overland Trail Guides for giving me so much inspuration and cool trails to drive. I look forward to seeing many of you outside.

 

[dschmenk-7693]

Hello everyone. I'm Dave, along with my wife Cathy and our two old dogs, Storm (15) and Astro (13), we like to get to ghost towns and historical sites around the West from our home base at Lake Tahoe. We actually just did the Lost Coast Trail this past week using the nicely curated trail guide here. Had Usal Beach practically to ourselves, but met a nice couple (Hi Jim and Amy) who are also members here from Canada in their Bean teardrop. Our rig may be a bit over the top, but creature comforts are a requirement to keep the wife and dogs happy. Glamour shot from the south end of Saddle Mountain Rd (which just got some nice maintenance):

 

[Joe Diaz]

Hello everyone. I'm Dave, along with my wife Cathy and our two old dogs, Storm (15) and Astro (13), we like to get to ghost towns and historical sites around the West from our home base at Lake Tahoe. We actually just did the Lost Coast Trail this past week using the nicely curated trail guide here. Had Usal Beach practically to ourselves, but met a nice couple (Hi Jim and Amy) who are also members here from Canada in their Bean teardrop. Our rig may be a bit over the top, but creature comforts are a requirement to keep the wife and dogs happy. Glamour shot from the south end of Saddle Mountain Rd (which just got some nice maintenance):
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Welcome!

 

[grahamjh-4745]

Hey everyone! I’m Graham Holmes — originally from the UK, now based in Southern California where I blend my love for landscape photography, remote travel, and the great outdoors.

I explore in my trusty Toyota Tacoma (nicknamed “Charlie”), often heading off the beaten path to photograph dramatic deserts, wild coastlines, and mountain vistas. I shoot with a Canon R5 II and usually camp out wherever the light and land take me.

Some of my favorite places to explore include White Pocket, Monument Valley, Valley of Fire, and the Oregon Coast. There's nothing quite like waking up in the stillness of the desert or catching a fleeting sunset from a windswept mesa.

Next up: a fall road trip through New Mexico and Colorado to chase the golden aspens and crisp mountain air. Can’t wait to photograph those vibrant fall colors!

Looking forward to connecting with this awesome OTG community — always happy to talk trails, gear, or photography!

I share my work and travels here:
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Website

 

[stolirow-6445]

Hey all,

I'm Rowe from Marin County, CA. I have a 2023 Nissan Frontier with a Thule Approach RTT sitting on Billie Bars and some ditch lights. Stock everything else.

Looking forward to the Shasta backcountry this summer.

Cheers

 

[Rock Hopper]

Hey Rowe! Welcome aboard.

I hit a small section of the Shasta Trinity Adventure Trail on my way back from the HellCAT trip and it was nice and freshly graded.
I took Deerlick Springs / 31N02 to County Line Road / 30N01 to Harrison Gulch Rd via Gemmil Tie Rd. That dropped me off at Basin Gulch CG where I had lunch and aired up for the rest of my ride home. There was one very small section of road near Deerlick Springs CG that was a little tight and rocky, but other than that it was a really nice drive, although a little lackluster compared to the sights I had seen the previous six days.

 

[Rock Hopper]

Here's a few pics.

 

[davidtz]

Hi Folks,
My name is David and I'm:

• Your location of residence: Half Moon Bay, CA
• Your vehicle(s): 1999 Land Cruiser 100; armored and locked and almost at 300k miles
• Some of your favorite trails/routes/areas to explore: Sierras

I'm really into unnecessary vehicle maintenance, getting stuck in fun places, old Toyotas and the thought that less paint = more fun!

Just got back from the OTG Lost Coast Rally. Good fun and good people!

 

[kenveltk-177]

Hello all,

I'm Ken from Cheyenne, WY. Driving a 2023 4Runner, lifted on 34"s, armored, and usually towing a homebuilt squaredrop. I enjoy the Medicine Bow NF, areas in the Rockies of Northern Colorado, and am looking forward to seeing more in WY, like the Tetons and Bighorns.

This picture was taken at Taylor Park Reservoir in Colorado.

 

[helecopt-8424]

Hello all,
My name is Bob Swanson. My wife and I retired to Mesquite NV around 10 years ago. We are enjoying hiking, camping, volunteering and trying to drive every dirt road in Nevada, Arizona Strip and Southern Utah.

Our rig is a 1992 4Runner.

 

[Dusty_Mayfield]

Hello Bob and Mrs. Bob!

 

[rckjnke]

Welcome!!