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  • 2 weeks ago | expeditionportal.com | Ashley Giordano |Graeme Bell

    In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, hosts Scott Brady and Matt Scott welcome Chris Walker, professional trainer, explorer, and head of Tirion Safety. Chris has trained everyone from oil crews in Alberta to expedition drivers across Europe and Canada. The conversation delves into the real-world differences between commercial and recreational 4WD training—and what… “Scott Brady has spent decades traveling the world by vehicle.

  • 3 weeks ago | expeditionportal.com | Ashley Giordano

    “Scott Brady has spent decades traveling the world by vehicle. Now, he’s distilled much of that experience into a compact, accessible, and deeply thoughtful reference guide: Overlanding 101. It’s not just a how-to—it’s a why-to. And it’s probably the best book on overland travel you’ll find, but then again, Scott taught me most of what’s in it.

  • 3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Ashley Giordano

    3 hours agoSpeed vs. Safety: Why Recovery Gear Isn’t OptionalPicture this: you’re barreling down a sandy trail, tires kicking up dust, adrenaline surging—until your rig sinks into a pit of soft soil.

  • 4 weeks ago | expeditionportal.com | Ashley Giordano

    AMERICAN NORTHWEST Northwest Overland Rally When June 19-22, 2025 | Where Plain, Washington The Northwest Overland Rally caters to keeners curious about anything from winching to photography, off-pavement driving skills, or seasoning your cast-iron pot. Join a wine-tasting, whiskey-sharing, or happy hour session before the evening’s lively campfire presentation and raffle.

  • 4 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Ashley Giordano

    4 days agoAs we’ve done for the last 10 years, we scoured the show for the most innovative adventure rigs. These are it. I went to my first Overland Expo show for Outside in 2015. At that time, Overland Expo East was held in Asheville, North Carolina, and I begged my editors to let me fly out and cover the …