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Salutations Everyone!
We are at it again. And this time, you are definitely going to want to bring a camera!
We are hoping that you can make it to the great State of Maine and see why everyone travels from afar to view our excellent trails and beautiful scenery during this perfect time of year! We will show people some of Maine's most scenic spots for sight-seeing, great Overlanding, and just plain fun exploring!
This ride will have a little taste of everything for everyone. From secluded ponds, tight rocky 2-track trails to mountains as far as the eye can see! We'll offer camping as primitive as one wants to get, on both nights. Each morning, we will set off for the day to explore more of the area before pitching our tents under the millions of stars at the next remote campsite. Your 4 wheel drive will be used in several circumstances and there are even a few area's where you could use your low range too...Want to combine the best of Overlanding with some of the greatest leaf peeping known to exist?! This is the ride to do it and we will be deep into the wilderness where sightings of Moose, Deer and Bear are waiting around every corner.
For those camping, be prepared for the potential of fresh snow covered tents in the morning too
Our start time will be 0900 Saturday morning and our end time will be late Monday morning. This will allow people ample time who have to travel a great distance to get back home. There may be a few members camping/lodging overnight nearby on Friday as well.
Our end locations on Saturday & Sunday will be well within any fuel range and everyone will be able to top off Saturday and Sunday. Carrying extra fuel will not be necessary for the FFT. Your favorite pair of hiking boots are highly recommended tho!!
What: Northeast Overland's 3rd Annual Fall Foliage Tour
When: Saturday, October 8th to Monday, October 10th, 2016 (sweet spot for Maine's peak fall foliage season)
Where: Western Maine
Meeting Location: 187 Webb Beach Rd Weld, Me (Delorme Map 19, C2)
What to bring: Your street legal and well maintained 4WD vehicle, warm clothing, camping/sleeping provisions, basic extrication equipment, food & water, spare parts/tools/knowledge, camera/batteries, etc. We will not quiz you on your stuff, you are all responsible adults.
Required Equipment:
• 5 AT or MT tires & tools to change a flat (this means a full-size spare (5 of the same size))
• Front and rear tow points
• Properly tuned & working CB radio
• Fire extinguisher
• First aid kit; sufficient for the amount of people in your vehicle
• 2013 or newer Maine Atlas & Gazetteer
• At least one GPS per vehicle (handheld or street)
• Basic tool kit for your vehicle
Recommended Equipment (in addition to the required list):
• Tire repair kit, and/or compressor
• Winch or come-along
• Vehicle specific parts + tools
• Warm clothing & rain gear
• Spare parts for CB/Ham (radio, mic, cord, antenna)
• Spade shovel, Hi-Lift, straps (no hooks on the straps!)
• Toilet paper
• Bring an article of blaze orange... We want you to be found if you wander off. Plus it's hunting season..
What to Expect: We will be traveling mostly on well-built logging roads and some old grown-in roads with some tar in between. 4WD is required, bring something with decent ground clearance (we're talking 6-8" plus). Some of the area to be covered is very remote and that needs to be respected. Spotty cell service is to be expected as well.
Ride Fees: Non-refundable $100 per vehicle (not per person!). There is only a 10 vehicle limit, so be sure to get your spot! Routes are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Payments will be accepted via PayPal. Monies can be sent to northeastoverland @ gmail . com
Please put in the notes who your are; full name, what event, and also include your screen name please!
We are at it again. And this time, you are definitely going to want to bring a camera!
We are hoping that you can make it to the great State of Maine and see why everyone travels from afar to view our excellent trails and beautiful scenery during this perfect time of year! We will show people some of Maine's most scenic spots for sight-seeing, great Overlanding, and just plain fun exploring!
This ride will have a little taste of everything for everyone. From secluded ponds, tight rocky 2-track trails to mountains as far as the eye can see! We'll offer camping as primitive as one wants to get, on both nights. Each morning, we will set off for the day to explore more of the area before pitching our tents under the millions of stars at the next remote campsite. Your 4 wheel drive will be used in several circumstances and there are even a few area's where you could use your low range too...Want to combine the best of Overlanding with some of the greatest leaf peeping known to exist?! This is the ride to do it and we will be deep into the wilderness where sightings of Moose, Deer and Bear are waiting around every corner.
For those camping, be prepared for the potential of fresh snow covered tents in the morning too
Our start time will be 0900 Saturday morning and our end time will be late Monday morning. This will allow people ample time who have to travel a great distance to get back home. There may be a few members camping/lodging overnight nearby on Friday as well.
Our end locations on Saturday & Sunday will be well within any fuel range and everyone will be able to top off Saturday and Sunday. Carrying extra fuel will not be necessary for the FFT. Your favorite pair of hiking boots are highly recommended tho!!
What: Northeast Overland's 3rd Annual Fall Foliage Tour
When: Saturday, October 8th to Monday, October 10th, 2016 (sweet spot for Maine's peak fall foliage season)
Where: Western Maine
Meeting Location: 187 Webb Beach Rd Weld, Me (Delorme Map 19, C2)
What to bring: Your street legal and well maintained 4WD vehicle, warm clothing, camping/sleeping provisions, basic extrication equipment, food & water, spare parts/tools/knowledge, camera/batteries, etc. We will not quiz you on your stuff, you are all responsible adults.
Required Equipment:
• 5 AT or MT tires & tools to change a flat (this means a full-size spare (5 of the same size))
• Front and rear tow points
• Properly tuned & working CB radio
• Fire extinguisher
• First aid kit; sufficient for the amount of people in your vehicle
• 2013 or newer Maine Atlas & Gazetteer
• At least one GPS per vehicle (handheld or street)
• Basic tool kit for your vehicle
Recommended Equipment (in addition to the required list):
• Tire repair kit, and/or compressor
• Winch or come-along
• Vehicle specific parts + tools
• Warm clothing & rain gear
• Spare parts for CB/Ham (radio, mic, cord, antenna)
• Spade shovel, Hi-Lift, straps (no hooks on the straps!)
• Toilet paper
• Bring an article of blaze orange... We want you to be found if you wander off. Plus it's hunting season..
What to Expect: We will be traveling mostly on well-built logging roads and some old grown-in roads with some tar in between. 4WD is required, bring something with decent ground clearance (we're talking 6-8" plus). Some of the area to be covered is very remote and that needs to be respected. Spotty cell service is to be expected as well.
Ride Fees: Non-refundable $100 per vehicle (not per person!). There is only a 10 vehicle limit, so be sure to get your spot! Routes are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Payments will be accepted via PayPal. Monies can be sent to northeastoverland @ gmail . com
Please put in the notes who your are; full name, what event, and also include your screen name please!
