Vermont Overland

[jd30005]

I am doing this event in August with a couple friends from VA.  It looks like a pretty interesting experience - http://www.vermontoverland.com/vot/

Check out the overview video from the 2013 trip at the top of their home page.  I will be a passenger in my buddy's JKU.  The 2 rig team is a JKU and XJ, both locked on 35's, winches, etc.  There will be 5 of us total between the 2 rigs. 

Curious if anyone has done this before or knows anyone who has?  I will be sure to post some pictures when things kickoff on 8/4.

[Danny Kinder]

I remember you saying something about this before. Sounds freaking awesome!! Is there any sort of prize for the winner?

[jd30005]

I remember you saying something about this before. Sounds freaking awesome!! Is there any sort of prize for the winner?

I believe there is a "trophy" that is awarded to each team that completes the 4 day trek.  The link I posted is a good read when you have a chance, it gives a great overview of the whole thing...

[tcdawg]

Sounds awesome. Do some type of blog or something to track your progress, that would be sweet to follow

[Raisinhead]

That sounds awesome!

[jd30005]

A little more than a week away from the start of this.  Here is a post from one of the guys who started this describing the day by day...

Day 1:  Longest day, most towns, very first trail is the hardest of the whole day.  This day is meant to separate the prepared from the ill-prepared, the women from the girls, the wheat from the chaff, the tire from the rim.  If your vehicle is not up to snuff, Day 1 will let you know it, and quickly.  Comes in like a lion and out like a lamb.  You'll be glad to get to camp and crack a beverage!

Day 2:  Most difficult day by far.   1st three trails are three of the hardest, if not THE three hardest, in southern VT.  That said, I've driven every inch of both trails in the taco without winching (a few times), so they're not that hard.  This day keeps hitting you in the face like rabbit punches and then ends with a remote campsite that's a challenge in and of itself just to get to.  Day 1 eliminates those not prepared and Day 2 truly tests those that are. 

Day 3:  Now we're settling in and getting truly in the groove.  Most of the day is moderate intensity except for one ridiculous hillclimb that will make you say, "NO WAY!!"    The nice thing is you'll be rewarded with one of the sweetest swimming spots I've ever come across.  After that, it's smooth sailing and all about the scenery.

Day 4:   The shortest day and the easiest for terrain, but you're still not out of the woods.   Each trail will have a little kicker to keep things interesting and there's a longer pavement section in the middle with stupendous views.   Who knows, if you play your cards right, you'll have time at the end of the day to grab a maple creamie and head to the local nude beach!

[clark123456]

Envy is high right now!

[tcdawg]

Envy is high right now!

X2

This sounds so cool

[94xjsport94]

Sounds like a blast!

[tcdawg]

John, this starts Monday 8/4? You must be up there ready to roll. Keep us updated if you can.

[jd30005]

It starts on Tue. I'm in Alexandria, VA at my buddies place and we head out in an hour to western PA to stay at another guys place. We leave tomorrow morning from PA to head to Plymouth, VT to check in to camp 1 Mon night and the adventure begins Tuesday morning. I will post some updates. This is my buddy Nate's XJ

[Scott F.]

 //SLAMIN//

Sounds like it's going to be an awesome trip!