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Northeast Overland is excited to present their 4th Annual Summer Fun Run!
The Summer Fun Run is a sought out relaxing adventure that 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! 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 wildlife sightings known to exist?! This is the ride to experience and we will Guide you deep into the wilderness where sightings of moose, deer and bear are waiting around every corner.
What: Northeast Overland's 4th Annual 'Summer Fun Run'
When: Friday July 17th to Sunday the 19th 2020
Where: North Western & Central Maine
Meeting Location: TBA as the adventure gets closer!
What to Bring: Your street legal (and by this we mean registered & insured) and very well maintained 4 Wheel Drive/AWD vehicle that has an operational 4 Low. Ground clearance with a minimum of 8". Every day there will be a different type of terrain where a good amount of ground clearance is required to get through. This is an Overlanding event which means you must drive your rig to and from the event. No trailered rigs please!
Warm clothing, basic extrication and recovery equipment, camping/sleeping provisions, food/water/fuel, spare parts/tools/knowledge, camera/batteries, etc.
Required Equipment:
• Five (5) 31" or bigger really good condition AT or MT tires (This means a full-size spare (5 of the same size))
• Front and rear recovery points
• Good working and properly tuned CB radio
• Fire extinguisher
• First Aid kit adequate for the number of people in your rig
• 2015 or newer DeLorme Maine Atlas and Gazetteer
• Appropriate GPS unit capable of coordinate navigation, and the knowledge to operate it
• Basic extrication/recovery kit NO CHAINS!
Recommended Equipment (in addition to the required list):
• Basic tool kit for your vehicle
• Vehicle specific parts + tools
• Tire repair kit and a means of inflating your tires
• A good, clean spare air filter
• Skid plates
• Securely mounted winch and necessary extrication/recovery equipment (again, NO CHAINS!)
• Anti-bug stuff (spray, netting, permethrin clothing)
• Toilet paper
• Air compressor, shovel, Hi-Lift
Staff will be assuring you bring the Required Equipment and go over your rig w/a checklist when you arrive and sign-in at the first nights gathering.
What to Expect: Each night we will be camping in a different location, the ole point-to-point style. Everyone will be traveling on a variety of well-built logging roads and the occasional old grown-in roads. Some "roads" can be riddled with ginormous rocks (think boulders) and 4Lo could be used!! Pavement will also be mixed in here and there. This area is remote and that needs to be respected. Complete self-reliance is to be expected.
Inter-rig communication will be by CB radio on channel 16. Additional Ham & GMRS radio operation is encouraged (given you have the proper equipment and license).
Ride Fees: Non-refundable $125 per vehicle (not per person!). To register, please send $125 to northeastoverland12@gmail.com via PayPal. When you register, please supply us with your full name, State & Town, vehicle info (yr, make, model) and this ride, SFR. Routes are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
There is only a 10 rig limit, so be sure to get your spot early!
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