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Not going to lie. 2023 got off to a rough start. For those that don’t know I was the victim of a hit-and-run accident as a pedestrian in early January and have spent the better part of four months recovering from surgery. I was super bummed to miss out on a bunch of events earlier […]

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Tread Lightly

Tank Hollow Tread Lightly Cleanup

2022-12-05

Early December may not be prime weather for many outdoor activities but never the less a small team of volunteers headed down to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia to spend some time cleaning up some illegally dumped trash. In an ideal world there would be no illegal dumping, however generational bad habits plus a […]

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2022 PA Jeeps All Breeds Jeep Show Recap

2022-08-05

This year at the PA Jeeps All Breeds Jeep Show in Carlisle, PA we took the Overland Demo area to a whole new level. In years prior I was only ever responsible for my own booth space. Some years were more humble (like in 2016) than others, but over the years I’ve slowly grown my […]

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Trip Report

A Rally, a Trail Ride, and a Video

2020-10-24

A Weekend on the Trail Earlier this month I set out on a two-day weekend adventure with some friends. We set off over the mountains from central Virginia with plans to snake our way into West Virginia via nothing but back roads and forest service roads. This end of Virginia is dominated by Jefferson and […]

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Five Years of Overland Expo

2019-10-04

With just under a week to go before Overland Expo East 2019 I thought it would be a good time to take a look back at all the Overland Expos I have attended over the last five years. In total I’ve been to seven so far and this fall marks my eighth total. I’ve been […]

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American Adventurist Appalachian Rendezvous

2019-09-19

There is one event every year that I go to that is for me. I know that might sound selfish, but it’s true. It is hands-down my favorite event for a number of reasons. I enjoy it so much I think you would to. Read on for why you should add an American Adventurist Rendezvous […]

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[Event Report] L.T. Wright Knives 2019 Pout House Campout [Raccoon Creek State Park, PA]

2019-05-03

Many people view “sponsorships” as either a sellout or a way to just get free stuff. However, when I arrange a Corporate Partnership with a company one of the things I always stress is that it’s a two-way street. This past weekend was an opportunity to work with longtime partner L.T. Wright Knives and assist […]

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[Event Report] 2019 Smoky Mountain Overland Rally (Cosby, TN)

2019-04-19

I was finally able to make it to Tennessee for the Smoky Mountain Overland Rally (SMOR). This is an event I have been wanting to make since it’s inaugural event but there always seemed to be a conflict. Home, for the weekend at least, just outside Great Smoky Mountain National Park.It’s good to be out […]

2019 Overland Skills Weekends

2019-02-11

From day one the mission of ECOA has been built on the cornerstone of education. This is a reflection of my own professional past working in academics as well as my personal desire to share my knowledge and experience with those around me. Over the last four years I have attended large events like Overland […]

Woolrich Factory Tour (MAOF 2017)

2017-08-18

As part of the 2017 Mid-Atlantic Overland Festival this year the Henwoods organized a tour of the Woolrich Woolen Mill in nearby Woolrich, PA. Arriving at the Woolrich Woolen MillIt’s like living in an “How It’s Made” episode. This was by far the highlight of the trip since it combined a little overland adventure through […]

[Event Report] 2017 Mid-Atlantic Overland Festival

2017-08-18

Each year a few hundred overland adventure enthusiasts descend upon the Henwood Farm near Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. The Henwoods are a trio of brothers behind the Main Line Overland shop in southeast, PA. The Mid-Atlantic Overland Festival is their way to bring together like minded enthusiasts and celebrate the overland adventure lifestyle. It’s that time again.2017 […]

Heading over the mountain to the 2017 Mid-Atlantic Overland Festival

2017-08-09

For the third year in a row I’ll be heading over the mountain to the annual Mid-Atlantic Overland Festival. I can’t complain that this event is all but in my back yard. I also can’t complain that it’s always one of my favorite events of the year. And, for once, it looks like I can’t […]

[Event Report] 22nd Annual PA Jeeps All Breeds Jeep Show, York PA

2017-07-21

This will be a relatively short report, but I thought I would type it out while things are fresh on my mind. This past weekend I attended the PA Jeeps All Breeds Jeep Show, for the tenth time, but the first time I had my own booth. Loaded up and ready to roll to York, […]

[Event Report] 2017 Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival – A lesson in compromise

2017-06-16

This past weekend I trekked up to northwestern Pennsylvania for the annual Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival. Each year thousands of Jeep enthusiasts descend upon the town of Butler each year to pay homage to the birthday of the Jeep. As a Jeep enthusiast I’ve made the trip a few times myself. However, this year things […]

[Event Report] Disconnected Offroad “Rock the Clock” 2016

2016-11-03

Last fall I was able to tag along and hit the trails for the first “Rock the Clock” event with Disconnected Offroad as a passenger. Nick making his way over the rolling hills at the intersection of Trails #1 & #2 When they started planning this year’s event I was approached to be a trail […]

[Album] American Adventurist Appalachian Rendezvous – Saturday’s Potluck and Raffle

2016-10-19

As mentioned before, Saturday I spent some time on the fire roads in Uwharrie National Forest. That was a pretty intense day, but still lots of fun. Once back on site at the UORTC I checked out some of the setups around camp and got ready for the evening’s potluck and raffle. Uwharrie Off-Road Training […]

[Album] American Adventurist Appalachian Rendezvous – Friday Trail Ride

2016-10-19

The Friday of the 2016 Appalachain Rendezvous was spent with the Uwharrie Off-Road Training Center staff on some of their private trails. All in all it was a good day on some tight twisty forest trails. Getting ready to roll out.Not the guide this time around, but as far front as I could get. Started […]

[Album] Photos from the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, VA

2016-10-19

Earlier I shared photos from my two week trip down to NC. Here is the first of three extensive photo galleries from the trip. Overlanding US Military Style This one is from the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, VA. It was a very cool place to stop and see a bit of US history and […]

[Trip/Event Report] Two weeks in North Carolina for the 2016 Appalachian Rendezvous and Overland Expo East

2016-10-14

Wednesday morning I woke up, kicked the Jeep in drive, and pointed it south. The plan was to spend two weeks in North Carolina for the American Adventurist Appalachian Rendezvous in Uwharrie National Forest followed by Overland Expo East in Asheville. Last year I had attended both events and had a great time. This year […]

[Event Report] 2016 Mid-Atlantic Overland Festival

2016-08-23

Had I been a good boy I would have been 100% packed and ready to go by the time it was time to leave Thursday morning. I would have gotten a full night’s sleep, taken a shower, eaten a healthy breakfast, and taken the dog for a walk. But I wasn’t packed. I did’t get […]