{"id":4056,"date":"2015-03-31T11:10:14","date_gmt":"2015-03-31T11:10:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=4056"},"modified":"2016-01-29T13:09:51","modified_gmt":"2016-01-29T13:09:51","slug":"notes-from-the-road-march-2015","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=4056","title":{"rendered":"Notes from the Road — March 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Heading Home…<\/h5>\n


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On the way home, last stretch across the Verrazano Bridge …<\/strong><\/h6>\n


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17 MARCH 2015:<\/strong> Roadtrip marathon from North Carolina back home to the New York metro area, traveling at night. Transitioning back to the cold, after enjoying a few warm spring-like days in the South…
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Problem-Solving in the Field<\/h5>\n


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15 MARCH 2015:<\/strong> The focus was on recovery and creative problem solving with Bill Burke’s 4-Wheeling America<\/a> in Uwharrie NC today. Learning more ways to combine tools and techniques to make it over difficult terrain, we concentrated on improving our skill sets. A series of complex obstacles forced us to push our limits and think outside the box…
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On the Trail in Uwharrie<\/h5>\n


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Getting some trail time in the mud …<\/strong><\/h6>\n


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14 MARCH 2015:<\/strong> First day out with Bill Burke’s 4-Wheeling America<\/a> in Uwharrie NC was a little on the muddy side, but made for great fun on the trail. An intensive day full of new insights into different driving scenarios and lots of solid mechanical fundamentals with a few recovery opportunities thrown in…
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A Visit to Uwharrie<\/h5>\n


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On the trail around the Uwharrie National Forest …<\/strong><\/h6>\n


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14 MARCH 2015:<\/strong> Wet weather made things more “interesting” out here in Uwharrie, NC where we are checking out some purpose built trails on private property with Bill Burke’s 4-Wheeling America<\/a>. It is a great opportunity to get to know some new terrain…
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THIS MONTH:<\/strong>
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\nA road trip to North Carolina and an intensive weekend of training with Bill Burke’s 4-Wheeling America.
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NEXT MONTH:<\/strong>
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\nUSnomads is reconnecting in Paris, France, for a break with good friends, favorite neighborhoods and some research into the next Sahara scouting trip.
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COMING UP SOON:<\/strong>
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\nUSnomads is proud to be presenting two classes at Overland Expo West this May. An international event that educates and inspires people to get out and explore the world, Overland Expo promises to be both fun and informative. The three-day event brings thousands of overlanders to Flagstaff, AZ for a chance to connect and exchange information.
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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<\/div>\n

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