Overland
Mercedes Lilienthal
Is Volkswagen’s ID.4 SUV up to Overlanding Duty?
Perfectly poised at the base of a steep and rocky trail, I cautiously exited my AWD adventure rig in search of a clear path forward. Jagged boulders and uneven ground met my feet as I slowly trudged along. I stopped for a second to evaluate the... Read more
Feb 11, 2022
Martin Spriggs
Overlanding the Far Reaches of Northern BC
The catchphrase for Canada’s westernmost province “Beautiful British Columbia” simply reflects all of its natural landscapes. Along the coast, lush rainforests jet out into the clear blue waters of the Pacific, which form deep fjords of green and... Read more
Dec 15, 2021
Trish van Delft
Trail Blazing on Cape Breton Island
Having completed a two-week overland trip through the highlands of Cape Breton, NS, spending multiple days on rough roads and in hard rain, severe winds and at one point, a microburst storm, we gave two BunduTop roof top tents (RTT) a good test... Read more
Nov 16, 2021
Mathieu Godin
Finding Adventure in the Upper Laurentians
A common question among new 4x4 enthusiasts is ‘where can I go off-roading to try out my new rig?’ More often than not, they are advised to join a local off-road club as going out with experienced wheelers is a great way to learn about trail... Read more
Oct 19, 2021
Mercedes Lilienthal
Overlanding Eastern Oregon
No matter if you’re traversing through British Columbia’s beautiful backcountry or snagging riverside solace somewhere in Oregon, there are key principles that adventurers, new or experienced, should understand so they can enjoy Mother Nature... Read more
Sep 29, 2021
Martin Spriggs
Overlanding Wild Rose Country
It’s no secret that overland enthusiasts love wild country. It’s also no secret that Western Canada has a plethora of opportunities to explore the roads less travelled. British Columbia, Northern Alberta, and the Yukon have some of the best rural... Read more
Sep 8, 2021
Wes Branson
Shoreside Trail Running
Prince Edward County is a region of Southern Ontario that’s known for its wineries, B&B’s, antique stores, and scenic countryside. But there are also a few areas that are a calling for 4x4 enthusiasts... Read more
Aug 23, 2021
Vasily Berejnoy
Перед лицом юга России (In the Face of Southern Russia)
There's nothing better than enjoying weekends overlanding or visiting a local ORV park to spend some time on rural roads and the trails. Or, if you’re really serious about wheeling, planning and going on an extensive off-roading holiday is always... Read more
Jul 28, 2021
Robb Pritchard
Welcome to Africa!
I have always been fascinated with overlanding in Africa but I knew that the places I wanted to visit would require a decent off-road rig – a type of vehicle that was always beyond my budget. However, I managed to arrange an opportunity to run a... Read more
Jun 17, 2021
Alain Gagnon
Getting the Adventure On In James Bay
We had been contemplating an overland trip up to Northern Québec and the James Bay area for quite some time. Our main reason for planning such an adventure was to discover the area and capture some images of the Northern Lights, which are... Read more
May 24, 2021
Cody Fendley
Running the Ottawa Valley
One great advantage of living in Canada is the numerous opportunities for adventure right from your doorstep. We recently planned a two-day overland route from Brockville to Granite Lake and Bonnechere Provincial Park in the scenic Ottawa Valley... Read more
May 15, 2021
Dan Grec
Overlanding to the Limits…Part II
There’s one problem when driving the entire Pan-American Highway from Alaska to Argentina – there’s simply no road from Central to South America. Between Panama and Colombia is about 100 km (62 mi) of dense jungle and swamp, called The Darien Gap... Read more
Apr 15, 2021
Jason Spafford
Overlanding Overseas…in Scotland
Time started to slow as we sunk into the Scottish Highlands. Easing our way back into a life on the road after finishing nearly a five-year trip motorcycling the Americas, Etive Road near Glencoe gave us a splendid camping spot for the night.... Read more
Apr 1, 2021
Martin Spriggs
Arctic Warfare Training for Winter Overlanding
As a young Canadian soldier in the 80’s and 90’s, I spent a lot of time training for war in winter conditions. Every combat soldier receives this specific training when their unit isn’t deployed on operations. My infantry unit was dedicated to... Read more
Mar 10, 2021
Dan Grec
Overlanding to the Limits - Part I
Driving a Jeep 65,000 km (40,000 mi) is perhaps not the first aspiration when most people think of an overland trip, but that's exactly what I did. After extensive planning and hoping my modest savings would cover the adventure of a lifetime,... Read more
Feb 16, 2021
