Trip Reports

Trans-America Trail in a Stock Montero - Part 3 : The Flood

Be sure to read the Trip Intro - Part 1 – Part 2 - Part 3

Our late night hotel selection proved poor as we awoke to the potent odor of Marijuana smoke flooding the room through the bathroom ceiling vent. We hurried our packing as smoke clouded the air and retreated to the trusty Montero.

Yesterday’s adventure had taken ...

Trans-America Trail in a Stock Montero - Part 2 : A Deep Hole

Be sure to read the Trip Intro - Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3

We got a late start leaving our hotel in Savannah, Tennessee and continued down the highway. The first 200 miles of the route were paved back roads, most were narrow and infrequently traveled. Then the asphalt turned to gravel and progressively become more and more rugged ...

Trans-America Trail in a Stock Montero - Part 1 : Sight Unseen

Be sure to read the Trip Intro - Part 1 – Part 2 - Part 3

After flying into Atlanta and purchasing the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero we rough planned our adventure, purchased basic supplies and spent the night a local hotel. We got up early the next day at 4:30am (7:30am local time) and drove to the nearest Mitsubishi dealer in Chattanooga, ...

Trans-America Trail in a Stock Montero : Intro

Be sure to read the Trip Intro - Part 1 – Part 2 - Part 3

Ever dreamed of taking a spontaneous adventure across America Off Road? Probably not. Chances are you spend the majority of your time and money building the ultimate capable truck. Have you ever wondered where a stock vehicle can take you? You may be surprised. This trip showed me what is possible and ...

January 25-26, 2014 - Washington - Spirit Lake Adventure!
Attendees: Venturer (Peter & Joe), Xeattle (Randy & Joe)

I've been busy with work and building a house; it was time for a break. This last minute trip was put together to complete the "expedition route" I mapped last year to Spirit Lake. Last year, the snow was way too deep and we only made about 1/3 of the total route. This year, there wasn't much snow and we had two days to drive the ...

December 14, 2013 - Oregon - Trail Day @ Tillamook State Forest
Attendees: Venturer (Peter), cjsrebiff (Biff), KILRB (Derek), AIZA11, Jordan, Ganoid (Sean), Puddin99, LarryDallas, Slo6i (Ben), 93FZJ, Orange_glo, LoudAl (Al), Midnightmudsliger, Stan, AttoirRE, NW Wheeler (Nate), Steve, Brian

Our large group met at the Shell Gas Station along Hwy 6 on the way to Tillamook State Forest. ...

November 16, 2013 - Oregon - Trask Checkpoint Challenge 2013
Teams: Rat Patrol, Ugly Ducklings, Fluffy Bear, Three Blind Mice, Kitty Litter

Typical Gitout adventures range from five to ten vehicles with family and friends riding along. About a week before this trip there were nearly twenty members planning to attend. Large groups are fun but slow especially when traveling in a long caravan. I've never been a fan of trail traffic jams so some planning was in order.
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October 25-27, 2013 - Oregon - Edision Butte Expedition 2013
Attendees: Peter, Derek, Ken, Ben
Vehicles: 2013 Toyota Tacoma TRD, 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser, 1992 Toyota PU

After a long couple long months of work and flying back and forth to California, it was time for an adventure. Derek agreed with the idea and we set the date. Ben responded right away and he helped encourage Ken to play hookie and join us. We met in Salem at the Shell gas station and headed toward sunny Bend, Oregon. Bend is my absolute favorite place in Oregon to explore and enjoy the outdoors. ...

August 24-25, 2013 - Washington - Naches Trail Expedition 2013
Attendees: Peter, Tallon, Chris, Mike, Josh, David, Al & Sherri, Nate, Luis, Sean, Dan, Will, Chris & Jillian
Vehicles: 2013 Toyota Tacoma TRD, 2005 Tacoma DC, 1988 Isuzu Trooper, 2008 Tacoma DC, 2005 Ford Ranger, 2011 Tacoma, 2001 Toyota 4runner, 1996 Land Cruiser, 2011 Tacoma, 2000 4runner, 1987 4runner, 2011 Tacoma, 1988 Toyota PU
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