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Feb 25, 2020
6 min

The Magic of Overlanding in the Sierra Nevadas

My adventure into the Sierra Nevadas last July was, hands down, the best off-roading journey I have had in my life. I thought I knew what I

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Dirt Roads, Good Music, Camp Cooking, and Starry Skies Are Food for the Soul

TrailRecon

Feb 13, 2020
8 min

Dirt Roads, Good Music, Camp Cooking, and Starry Skies Are Food for the Soul

There’s something to be said for driving down a dirt road, surrounded by trees and blue skies, while belting out your favorite songs at the

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Where Will You Catch Your Next Dream on the Trail?

TrailRecon

Jan 31, 2020
6 min

Where Will You Catch Your Next Dream on the Trail?

Choosing where you will sleep at camp is an important decision to ensure you get a good nights rest. Tents, hammocks, roof top tents...

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TrailRecon

Jan 13, 2020
4 min

Becoming an “Overlander”

It might be a surprise to some that a love for everything lifted, muddy, and smelling like gasoline doesn’t exactly run in every member of..

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TrailRecon

May 24, 2019
5 min

EXPERIENCING OVERLAND EXPO WEST

Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona, is my absolute favorite event of the year. What I love most is that it’s not just an event, it’s a

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