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NOTES FROM THE ROAD<\/h2>\n
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Fall Color at Rausch Creek<\/h5>\n


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Back on the familiar trails of Rausch Creek this weekend…<\/strong><\/h6>\n


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25 OCTOBER 2014:<\/strong> Checking out the Fall color while on the trail at Rausch Creek<\/a>. Getting more familiar with the park layout and trail system, and learning the specific obstacles and terrain types for each trail takes time, but makes for a fun weekend…
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Camel Trophy Tales and Campfire<\/h5>\n


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After a great day on the trails, a big bonfire was ideal…<\/strong><\/h6>\n


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12 OCTOBER 2014:<\/strong> The atmosphere was fun and friendly at the Northeast Overland Rally and Workshop<\/a> and after spending the day enjoying a few different trails, everyone gathered around a wonderful bonfire. We also got treated to some great Camel Trophy stories from Mike Hussey, 1993 winner of the legendary event, who gave the group some insight into his experiences on the Camel Trophy team…
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On the Trail in Vermont<\/h5>\n


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Enjoying the class 4 roads around Vermont during the Northeast Overland Rally and Workshop…<\/strong><\/h6>\n


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11 OCTOBER 2014:<\/strong> The fall foliage was in full color on the woodland trails we navigated during the three day Northeast Overland Rally and Workshop<\/a> in Rockingham Vermont. The event was a great combination of independent trail navigation exercises, driving and recovery training, information sharing, and just plain outdoor fun…
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Arriving for the NEORW<\/h5>\n


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Setting up camp in Rockingham, VT for the Northeast Overland Rally and Workshop…<\/strong><\/h6>\n


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10 OCTOBER 2014:<\/strong> We joined a big group of overlanders setting up camp here at the Northeast Overland Rally and Workshop<\/a> in Rockingham Vermont. The event started yesterday, and some folks were coming back in off the trails, while those of us who just arrived got settled in…
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Overland Expo East Wraps Up<\/h5>\n


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The final day of Overland Expo East…<\/strong><\/h6>\n


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5 OCTOBER 2014:<\/strong> Overland Expo East<\/a> wrapped up today with a final full schedule of activities. A last visit to the Camel Trophy skills area today, a discussion of overlanding experiences in the Middle East and North Africa on the regional panel, and a final session of “Staying Organized on the Road,” in which US Nomads shared techniques for organization during a long journey, reviewed essential gear for different scenarios, and discussed safety versus convenience trade-offs…
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Sharing Knowledge at Overland Expo<\/h5>\n


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Overland Expo East drew quite a crowd on its second day at the Taylor Ranch compound…<\/strong><\/h6>\n


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4 OCTOBER 2014:<\/strong> The eclectic overlanding community was brought together for Day Two of Overland Expo East<\/a> in a fun and friendly setting where people could exchange information and experiences, while learning about new tools and techniques related to on- and off-road travel. Today US Nomads presented three classes, including a very popular session on “Route Planning and Preparation” which showed attendees how to develop detail and precise plans for complex overlanding trips that can be adapted to changing circumstances on the ground…
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Overland Expo East in Ashville Begins<\/h5>\n


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Folks gathered near Ashville, NC, in the shadow of the Blue Ridge mountains, for the first ever Overland Expo East…<\/strong><\/h6>\n


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3 OCTOBER 2014:<\/strong> Participants and organizers gathered today at the Taylor Ranch near Ashville, NC for the three-day Overland Expo East<\/a>, the first time the premier overlanding event was being held on the east coast. As part of the instruction team, US Nomads discussed overlanding experiences in Europe on the regional panel, then shared some of our experiences in “Storytelling: Crafting a Narrative,” teaching attendees the basics of pre-production planning prior to the start of a trip, techniques and tactics for creating relevant content while on location, and strategies for editing material into a tight final package…
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THIS MONTH:<\/strong>
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\nUSnomads will be at Overland Expo East<\/a>, in Ashville, NC, October 3-5, teaching a series of classes as part of the event’s “Overland Experience” program. Overland Expo is the world’s most unique event for do-it-yourself adventure travel enthusiasts, with hundreds of session-hours of classes for 4-wheel-drive and adventure motorcycling, inspirational programs, the Overland Film Festival, roundtable discussions, demonstrations, food, and a large expo featuring over 150 vendors of adventure travel equipment, camping gear, bikes, vehicles, and services.

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\nUSnomads will participating in the Northeast Overland Rally & Workshop<\/a>, in Rockingham, VT, October 9-12. The NEORW is an unstructured workshop experience with a series of driving and recovery clinics as well as navigation challenges on trails around the region.
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COMING UP SOON:<\/strong>
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\nUSnomads will be back in Paris, France in November.
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SUPPORTING FRIENDS OF HARALD<\/strong>
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\nUSnomads is proud to support the Friends of Harald<\/a> initiative to help rebuild a community in La Paz, Mexico that was recently destroyed by hurricane Odile. Harald Pietschmann, a well-known and highly respected 4wd instructor and guide, lives in La Paz, near the finish line of the Baja 1000. Though much of his own property was destroyed by the storm, he reached out to help his neighbors. The community has the strength and spirit to rebuild, they just lack the resources. Friends of Harald is working to raise $5,000 to help them buy supplies before the end of November. Please join us in supporting their effort. Make a donation or purchase raffle tickets here<\/a> and follow their Facebook page<\/a> for updates. (Note that the fundraiser is coordinated by Barlow Adventures but all funds raised go directly to Friends of Harald for the community rebuilding project and are not used for administrative or other purposes.)<\/p>\n

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ABOUT OVERLANDING<\/strong>
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\nThe term “overlanding” refers to independent adventure travel with the journey, rather than the destination, being the goal. It can include many methods of transport, from off-road vehicles to camel treks to bikes to campers. Typically, it also involves camping, remote or difficult to reach locations, international borders or extended lengths of time. (See more detailed description<\/a> from Overland Journal.)<\/p>\n

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TEAM 171 PRESENTATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nUSnomads, c’est l’histoire d’une amiti\u00e9 de plus de 20 ans, qui s’est construite \u00e0 travers le temps, les cultures, les exp\u00e9riences de la vie et des voyages. Seule l’union de deux caract\u00e8res forts et respectueux l’un de l’autre explique que nous soyons arriv\u00e9es \u00e0 nos fins dans chacun de nos d\u00e9fis.

\nCeci est notre premi\u00e8re participation au Rallye des gazelles et nous ne sommes pas des professionels, mais JoMarie a une certaine exp\u00e9rience de l’Afrique et des situations d’urgence. D’autre part, elle s’est totalement investie dans la pr\u00e9paration de cette course et Isabelle s’est r\u00e9cemment mise \u00e0 la navigation.

\nLe Rallye des gazelles dans le d\u00e9sert marocain sera le th\u00e9\u00e2tre d’une nouvelle \u00e9preuve pour nous : une Jeep, une boussole, une carte et tout le pouvoir de notre volont\u00e9 d’y parvenir fera le reste.

\nCe d\u00e9fi sportif s’inscrit dans un projet humain plus large, celui de traverser le d\u00e9sert du Sahara d’Ouest en Est dans l’espoir d’accompagner les \u00e9quipes d’ONG dans leurs micro-projets d’aide aux peuplades nomades locales. JoMarie en produira un film documentaire qui donnera \u00e0 mieux connaitre les hommes de cette partie du monde.

\nL’\u00e9quipe 171 prendra fi\u00e8rement son envol le 15 mars 2014 avec toutes les autres participantes ! Et que les meilleures gagnent !

\nMais quelle valeur et quelle port\u00e9e aurait cette le\u00e7on de vie, si nous n’\u00e9tions pas soutenues par l’amour de nos proches, de nos amis et de tous ceux qui nous entourent. Merci !<\/p>\n

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SUPPORTING MOTHERS<\/strong>
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\nTeam USnomads is proud to support the work of MothersToMothers<\/a>, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that recognizes the ability of mothers to change their destiny. MothersToMothers, founded by Pamela Parlapiano, partners with local women to create community supported day care and learning centers that change lives. Their model project in Amacho Wato Kebele, Ethiopia, has shown how with just a little help, the mothers in the community can improve the lives of a whole village. Please join us in supporting their efforts to take this successful model to more villages: Donate to MothersToMothers here.<\/a> (Note that all donations go 100% directly to MothersToMothers).
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