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Overland Expo gets off to a solid start …<\/strong><\/h6>\n


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15 MAY 2015:<\/strong> Despite unusual weather, which included snow and hail, this year’s Overland Expo West<\/a> got underway with a good turnout. Those who got there early were able to get out on the driving courses before the weather conditions got too severe …
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Enjoying Sedona’s Red Rocks…<\/h5>\n


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Having fun on some favorite trails around Sedona…<\/strong><\/h6>\n


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11 MAY 2015:<\/strong> Taking time out to visit familiar trails. The incredible beauty of this landscape never gets “old,” and sometimes Broken Arrow seems almost like a Jeep pilgrimmage that rewards the faithful with the most amazing vistas and the added bonus of a natural Jeep playground, too …
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Through Box Canyon…<\/h5>\n


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Exploring the canyons around the Superstitions…<\/strong><\/h6>\n


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10 MAY 2015:<\/strong> More exploration near the Superstition Wilderness, this time checking out a narrow canyon that winds its way between the heights. Some great scenery along the way, and a few funs spots to drive …
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A view from the Top…<\/h5>\n


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Driving Montana Mountain…<\/strong><\/h6>\n


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9 MAY 2015:<\/strong> A beautiful trail on the edge of the Superstition Wilderness makes for a great day. Amazing heights and overlooks as well as some pretty fun switchbacks on the way back down …
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Camping at Bulldog Canyon…<\/h5>\n


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Back among the Saguaros in Arizona …<\/strong><\/h6>\n


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8 MAY 2015:<\/strong> Enjoying the southwest and the beauty of the area around Bulldog Canyon. This is a great spot to camp and begin a weekend of exploration in the Sonoran desert around the Superstition Mountains. Fun to be back in the sand …
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THIS MONTH:<\/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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COMING UP SOON:<\/strong>
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\nUSnomads will be one of 1,300 Jeeps invading Butler PA as part of the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival June 12-14. For the 75th birthday of the Jeep, the Festival organizers are preparing to break the world record for the largest Jeep parade. Officials from the Guinness Book of World Records will be on hand to verify the feat, as the annual Jeep Invasion kicks off the Festival weekend.
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\nThe spectacular red rocks of Sedona<\/a> form the backdrop for an array of outdoor activities beyond Jeeping. The town itself is nestled between the striking red sandstone formations that surround it. Attracting a mix of spiritual seekers, artists and tourists, Sedona is a perfect base for exploring the surrounding canyons, heights and the larger Verde Valley<\/a>.
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THE SUPERSTITION WILDERNESS:<\/strong>
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\nThe Superstition Wilderness Area<\/a> contains approximately 160,200 acres of starkly beautiful and rugged terrain. It is also the setting for the legend of the Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine. According to the legend, a German immigrant named Jacob Waltz discovered a mother lode of gold in the Superstition Wilderness and revealed its location on his deathbed in Phoenix in 1891 to Julia Thomas, a boarding-house owner who had taken care of him for many years. While several mines have been claimed to be the Waltz mine, it has never been verified.
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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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