Overland
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Mercedes Lilienthal
High-Desert Running
Waking up to a cool and crisp morning, my husband Andy and I load up our camp gear into our new-to-us 1994 Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear 4x4 van. As we take off, our camp list keeps going through our head. Did we miss anything? Did we pack... Read more
Wild Coast Tents
What Makes a Better Overland Vehicle, An SUV or Pick-up Truck?
Is it just a preference of choosing between an SUV or a pickup truck for overlanding? Or is one of these platforms clearly better for 2020 and onward? Let’s start with some basic requirements for an overland vehicle in North America. The First... Read more
Mercedes Lilienthal
An Off-Road Trek in BC’s Sunshine Coast
No matter if you travel via ground, air or water, getting around in Western Canada often involves all three. Located north of Vancouver, BC, along the Strait of Georgia, are vast expanses of undulating hills and towering trees with scattered... Read more
Brian Helliwell
The Winter Roads to Attawapiskat
To me an adventure road is one that will take you to some unique remote destination that few have ever heard of and fewer will ever reach. A few good examples in Canada are the Dempster Highway and the Trans- Labrador Highway. There are also a... Read more
Alain Gagnon
Overland Expo East: A “Must Attend” Event for 2021
After completing a series of exciting overland trips in 2019, we rounded out our season by attending the annual Overland Expo East, one of the premiere overland and outdoor adventure events that brought together industry representatives, vendors... Read more
Overland Expo
Overland Expo Virtual Event
Overland Expo's first-ever online event will be hosted this weekend on May 16th - replacing the traditionally held Overland Expo West that has been rescheduled for July 24-26, 2020. Read more
Mercedes Lilienthal
Pushing the Boundaries in BC’s Backcountry
“As large limbs pounded our roofs and bounced off our hoods we quickly realized it was best to turn back - better to be smart than sorry.” Read more
Jason Spafford
Overland Metamorphosis
For nearly a decade, my partner and I combined our childhood love for diving and photography—but it was time to hang up the fins and take pictures of the world above the waterline. We decided to embark on a motorcycle trip from Antarctica to the... Read more
Jason Livingston
Overland Trip Planning Tips You Need to Know
Weekend off-roading and overnight camping is adventurous, but once you have the itch to explore more remote destinations, the local trails are often not enough to cure that craving for additional experiences... Read more
Jason Livingston
A Northern Ontario Adventure - Part II
Famous hunter and conservationist, Steven Rinella, once proposed the notion of varying grades of fun. The lowest grade of fun comes from experiences like roller coasters where there is no sacrifice, just instant gratification. These moments are... Read more
Alain Gagnon
An Overlanding Loop in the Maritimes
For the past few years, my spouse Tammi and I have been overlanding throughout the Midwestern and Southwestern United States where off-road opportunities abound. With all the challenges, discovery, and scenic passages, our time exploring these... Read more
Jason Livingston
A Northern Ontario Adventure - Part 1
A friend once said to me, “When you go on an adventure, you can’t lose. Either you end up having a good time or you end up with a good story.” As I stared out of my rooftop tent at the mist-covered landscape, illuminated by the sporadic sheet... Read more