Feb 1 2018 Overland News Email Update
Weekend Pass with Camping and Day Passes Now On Sale!
It's the moment you've all been waiting for, we just opened Weekend Pass with Camping and Day Pass ticket sales for Overland Expo 2018 WEST, May 18-20, 2018 in Flagstaff, AZ! Join us and Host Sponsors
BFGoodrich Tires and
Four Wheel Campers for a weekend of camping, education, camaraderie, and the finest overland-focused tradeshow in the world– featuring over 300 exhibitors of 4x4, motorcycles, camping gear, and apparel!
All tickets must be purchased in advance.
Weekend Pass with Camping:
If you plan to camp on-site for the weekend (vehicle restrictions apply) and take in the tradeshow, drive demo vehicles in the BFGoodrich Tire Test Track or new Land Rovers on the Land Rover Overland Driving Course, motorcycle test rides from BMW and KTM, sit in on seminars, roundtables, slideshows and more, you'll want to grab the Weekend Pass with Camping.
Weekend Passes with Camping are limited and we WILL SELL OUT, so pick yours up early to avoid missing out.
Day Passes:
If you're staying off-site you can purchase Day Pass tickets by the day, or make it a full weekend pass by buying all three days. With a day pass, you're welcome to do any of the activities the weekend pass ticket holders can do, but camping is not included.
We look forward to seeing you at Overland Expo 2018 WEST.
Photo © Anthony Sicola
The Last Day to Enter the Best Shot Photo Contest is February 14!
Taken at a spot in Alabama Hills on Christmas Eve 2017, this shot from Craig Lathem sums up overland travel perfectly! Craig wins an Overland Expo hat just for entering and he could be in the running for the Grand Prize, an Overland Experience package + guest to Overland Expo.
We're getting toward the end of the entry period for the Overland Expo Best Shot Photo Contest! The final day to enter your amazing photo is February 14, 2018! Enter the right now and share a photo of
your favorite camping spot, the best view you've ever witnessed, or a thought-provoking photo! Even if you don't want to enter a photo, head over to
www.overlandexpo.com/bestshot and vote for your favorites and help them get the 100 votes necessary to get them into the semifinals!
So, what are you waiting for? Hit us with your BEST SHOT!
Photo © Craig Lathem
Moto Fun at Overland Expo 2018 WEST!
Whether you're training for an international adventure or staying local and just want to come out and play in the dirt,
we have something for every adventure rider at Overland Expo 2018 WEST!
Along with moto-only discounts, here are a few changes we're making to the motorcycle area at our show this year:
- We've improved the Motorcycle Expedition Skills Area- we've taken our training in-house, and we've lined up some incredible instructors to create the ultimate expedition training program (for Overland Experience ticket holders only).
- You'll be able to hone your riding skills with classes Friday and Saturday, then test what you've learned on Sunday during our Overland Expo Motorcycle Skills Challenge for $300.00 in Overland Expo Cash!
- We've moved and expanded our exhibitor Moto Village with new Moto Demo Area, come get outfitted for your next big adventure!
- We've added exciting evening activities, including an exclusive dinner, inspirational speakers, and a massive prize giveaway– accessible with the $45.00 ADV Explorer Add-On ticket!
- Try your hand in the Slow Race on Saturday for even more prizes.
Check out all of the details, and get your tickets at
www.overlandexpo.com/moto
Photo © Alison DeLapp
Looking to Attend Overland Expo 2018 WEST?
Overland Experience: 70% sold out!Register before class selection opens on March 1, 2018!
Weekend Pass with Camping: On sale NOW!
Day Passes: On sale NOW!
Exhibitors:
We're already 90% sold out.Register now!
International Travelers: On a verifiable overland journey? You may qualify for a FREE Weekend Pass with Camping.
Showcase Vehicles: We are curating a selection of amazing overland vehicles to show at the event. Apply now!
Media: Now accepting applications for qualified media.
Volunteers: We're always looking for great volunteers.
Learn more about Overland Expo 2018 WEST
Photo © Jonathan Hanson
Meet Fonzie!
You may not know the name Alfonse Palaima, but might have heard of a guy name Fonzie at the any of the last six WEST Overland Expos. He’s a motorcycle journalist and photographer, but primarily a wanderer like the rest of us. His wanderlust came from his well-traveled parents, having traveled across the United States a half-dozen times as a family before Alfonse was in high school. To wake up in a new place every day went from a normal occurrence to a personal obsession. Thirty plus years later, he’s acquired a passport, has
taken on six of the seven continents and has ridden a motorcycle in 23 countries including New Zealand as you see in the photo above. Many of his stories can be read in Motorcyclist and RoadRUNNER magazines.
His four wheeling history grew out of the van culture of the 70s and into a life-long desire. Born and raised in the Northeast corner of the country, Alfonse eventually migrated to the west coast, looking to ride his motorcycle every day of the year. During his time as a web programmer, rock crawling was his fancied escape– when he wasn’t busy winning a Clio Award. He’s since climbed out from behind the desk, and joined those on two wheels in the multi-dimensional dance we call motorcycling. So far this year he’s ridden more than 2,000 miles with the Veterans Charity Ride to raise awareness and the spirits of the wounded combat veterans that society tends to forget.
He’s also ridden with Touratech and the RideBDR group to document the first east coast Backcountry Discovery Route due out in 2019.
Before that, he produced both a
2018 wall calendar of his adventure motorcycling photography, as well as a coffee table book entitled "
Journey To The End Of The World” through Octane Press out of Austin, TX. Dubbed the “Expedition 65,” it was
a journey of nearly 11,000 miles and 65 degrees of latitude between Cartagena and Ushuaia completed in 2016—you might have even seen Sterling Noren’s film premiere at Overland Expo 2017 WEST.
Travel and photography aren't his only passions. It's the connections he makes one on one. In between his work trips, he leaves Los Angeles on a BMW K1300GT, racing away from the urban madness in search of darker skies and a campfire. That's part of what draws him year after year to the Overland Expo, to see the unique community of wandering souls coming together on two as well as four wheels.
Look for him this year in the Author and Exhibitor tent, or wandering around the show with a smile on his face.
In between Expos, you can follow his travels on
MotoInsider.com as well as the usual social media outlets under the same name.
Photo © Fonzie Palaima
More on the OCTKL
The One-Case Tool Kit Lite (OCTKL) has been gathering dust the last few months. Trail dust, that is. It’s seen enough use that I thought a report was warranted, although I’m not sure the kit has assumed its final form. (See
here and
here for the initial articles.)
In many instances, the contents simply migrated from the OCTKL’s 60-pound progenitor. But I wanted to try a few different things, and I explored a couple of new-to-me manufacturers. Here’s what I’ve been doing...
Read more.
Roof Racks...
I can tell you the exact moment I decided that roof racks on four-wheel-drive vehicles should be, 1) left off if possible, and, 2) loaded as lightly as feasible if not.
I had to ferry a cased, rigid-floor 14-foot Zodiac inflatable and a Yamaha outboard motor to a research station in Mexico from Tucson, using my 1973 FJ40. Neither boat nor motor would fit inside, so I decided to strap them on the roof rack—where, I noted with satisfaction, they looked purposeful and very, very stylish.
Read more here.
Photo Courtesy of Peter Sweetser
Exploring Overland is the Western Hemisphere distributor for Tom Sheppard's overlanding bible, the
Vehicle-dependent Expedition Guide. This extensively updated and expanded edition is co-authored by Jonathan Hanson, and now includes a color supplement on expedition camera selection. Exhaustive (600-plus pages) and indispensable.
Order now.
Exploring Overland is the Western Hemisphere distributor for Tom Sheppard's authoritative
Four-by-four Driving. This updated edition covers everything from current four-wheel-drive systems and equipment to driving techniques in all conditions and includes sections by Jonathan Hanson on winching and Hi-Lift jack use.
Order here.
The
Overland Sourcebook is the guide to the overlanding industry, 70 pages of listings for all things adventure: vehicles, motorcycles, accessories, camping equipment, services, and much more.
Download the 2017 EAST version for FREE or order a print copy.
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