Join V/O on our first official expedition to the Black Rock Desert of Nevada-September 26th - October 3.  We will spend a week exploring the back country of NV and CA in some of the most remote areas of the lower 48. Get ready for epic desert views, hot springs, stargazing, natural history, watering holes, dry lakebed fun, historical overland routes and plenty of desert dust.  In the land of Burning Man and the land speed records you’ll find a mix of nature and civilization as a small artistic town gives way to endless desert adventures. Exact coordinates will go out at a later date to ticket holders.

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING:

• A Member Connection Event (Please become a member to attend)

• Vet Connect Sponsorships Available - Apply HERE

• Off-road trailers allowed, we will have mostly open routes planned. Please be advised, your trailer MUST be off-road capable; there will be many miles of dirt traveled, your trailer (and trailer skills)  will be put to the test.

• 31 inch tires or larger required

• A 250 mile fuel range is required-if your factory fuel tank cannot hold enough fuel to meet this, please plan to safely carry extra fuel. Fuel is available in Gerlach NV, Cedarville CA, and Denio NV.

• Vehicle must have front and rear recovery points, if you are curious about your recovery points being sufficient please contact us.  Recommended but not required - shovel, kinetic rope, traction boards, air compressor/deflator.

• PMCS (Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services) You are responsible for the proper running condition of your rig and help may not be available. A tow truck in this part of the world is very expensive, and not always possible.

• HAM Radio is strongly recommended. All communication will be through HAM while in convoy.

• Attendee Health Requirements:

  • Location is very remote and access to services is very limited. You must be fully self-reliant, equipped with first aid, water, fuel, food, tools, etc…Water is the name of the game in the desert, we will be very exposed and dehydration happens QUICK. There will be limited fresh water options outside of towns.

• Pack it in / Pack it out! Come prepared! You are responsible for every aspect of your experience. No toilets, water, or trash available. The desert is a sensitive area, and we practice leave no trace. You are responsible for all aspects of your camping experience and will be required to pack out what you pack in, including human waste.

  • Portable toilets highly recommended, cat holes highly discouraged (not cool anymore). Pack it out.

• 1 ticket per rig. Attendees must have a ticket or be included in the rig of a ticket holder. Please DO NOT share the location.

• Event is free to attend, but donations are always appreciated. Veteran Overland is a non-profit and we need your support to continue our mission.

• ALL APPLICANTS AND THEIR PASSENGERS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THE WAIVERS BELOW, AND SEND PROOF OF VALID DRIVERS LICENSE AND AUTO POLICY TO INFO@VETERANOVERLAND.ORG (SEE BUTTONS FOR DRIVER, PARTICIPANT AND DOG POLICY) .

  • If you and your passengers have not signed the below waivers you will NOT receive the location email and/or will be turned away at the event. - Driver Waivers are valid for the term of your auto policy, Participant Waivers are valid for one year, please alert us if we have one on file so we can clear you.

Looking forward to seeing you on the trail!

-Team V/O