Overland Expo said it chose the Sierra for the 6.2-liter V8 with 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque because it wanted to "go bigger and more extreme" than its first build last year, which was based on a Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road. So what better what to showcase the kind of hardcore overlander possible by dipping into that parts caravan than to build just such an overlander? That's what the Expo did in creating its second Ultimate Build, based on a 2022 GMC Sierra AT4X. Overland Expo is a caravan of companies producing everything one could need or want for overlanding. If you’re interested, check out next year’s Overland Expo and this video I made of the event.Overland Expo's GMC Sierra AT4X is an Aussie-style ultimate overlander Will appear at three more shows this year and on trails out west I got to ride my motorcycle with a good friend of mine on the Blue Ridge Parkway, camp at the Biltmore, go to exciting, hands-on classes everyday, and eat and drink the night away with good company never too far away. Even after the long days were over, there were always people sitting around with an extra chair and an extra drink and a common ground to share stories and laughs with.Īs a traveler, a motorcyclist, and an outdoor enthusiast, I felt I had to make the 500 mile ride to Asheville, and it was a choice I’m glad I made. From camping gear to $65,000+ overlanding rigs, I spent hours talking about new products and getting excited for my next big trip. Besides testing your skills on a course, there were non-stop classes held for attendees with an Overland Experience package, varying from hands on technical vehicle recovery and welding, to talks on sponsorship and preparation from experienced travelers.Įxhibitors lined the 2-mile field and presented endless ways to kill time in between classes and exploring the beautiful Biltmore grounds. The event hosted over 150 classes, over 140 exhibitors, and over 4,000 attendees over the weekend.Īttendees had the opportunity to hone their skills in different training areas such as the Camel Trophy Expedition skills course, the BFGoodrich tire testing track, a motorcycle skills course, and the Biltmore’s own Land Rover Experience. I attended the East event which was held at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville North Carolina. They’re held twice a year by Overland Expo–the bigger one is Overland Expo West held in Arizona, and the newer one is Overland Expo East. Besides meeting out under the stars in the middle of nowhere, overlanders flock to events such as Overland Expo to hone their skills, learn about new products and meet fellow enthusiasts. It’s about the struggles you face, the people you meet, and the deeper connections to the world and yourself that many people find while on both on the road and off it. The overlanding community is much more than people just getting to a destination, it is all about the journey. This can be over any distance and with any vehicle, but most times it’s done with a truck or motorcycle that has been modified to accommodate the harsh conditions that many overland journeys entail. The first thing most people ask when I talk about this year’s Overland Expo is, what is the event about and what is overlanding itself? Overlanding is generally considered to be self-sustained adventure travel. By Colton Andre | year I attended Overland Expo East in Asheville North Carolina.
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