Expedition partner wanted

[katydid838]

fully capable, outfitted rig, first time expedition in it. well-traveled, independent, retired, intelligent, looking for next big adventure. open schedule, no stops out of the question. backroads, scenic byways, tougher stuff if you know what you're doing -- ready and willing to learn. loose itinerary: upper US/Canada first, then ?? ready to go in April.

okay: no drama, don't pack your problems. prefer you have your own rig but will consider passenger/co-pilot. sense of humor, self-sufficient -- pull your own weight. great if you can fix stuff and teach me how. not, however, relying on you to do everything: just be nice to have someone along. doing it alone if don't find the right fit. and this isn't a singles ad <grinning> - let's just go eat some road, see some stuff, laugh a lot.

[mdsarge]

Semi retired, may have some flexibility..must say you have perked my curiosity would like to learn more of your plans. I am a believer you can't get a long in life if you don't have a good sense of humor so I certainly have that covered...timing may be an issue depending upon this trip or more future opportunities...I have had my share of 4x4's, from willy's to land rover's to my current 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, sadly for sale, aside from heavy beach and Maine back country off roading you might say I am a novis to to heavy rocky terrains, depending on what your into and what your rig is....camping is a know brain er for me and am pretty resourceful....would love to hear more....

[katydid838]

hi, and thanks for writing.

planning on leaving around first week in april if all goes as planned; i'm a novice, so no heavy rock climbing involved! i intend to be gone for about 8-10 weeks, going oregon through idaho, wyoming, montana, up into alaska and canada; maybe south from there, see how i feel then. have a rooftop tent and a dog and determination and little experience. should be an adventure...

[4x4 explorer]

Suggest you head down to Arizona for Overland Expo. Great event for novice overlander and it's a great opportunity to meet others with interests like yours. I went last year and will be there again this year. If you go let me know. I too want to roam the Western part of U.S., Canada and Alaska.

[outdoorsaddict]

I'm leaving TN just as soon as a hint of humid, hot temps arrives. I'll be driving out to Cooke City,MT and flyfish, camp, and hike just north of Yellowstone in the Abarosoka wilderness. Then west to Salmon and North Fork, Idaho. I plan on being out there moving around in that general area from the first of June and head home the end of September. So if you are going to be out that way any of that time period you're welcome to hang out or if you encounter any problems give me a shout...... rtherber@yahoo.com

[mhiscox]

If you post here or PM Kate and do not get a response, it's because there have been some events that, last I heard, have put her expediton on the back burner. So she's not being rude, just preoccupied. She may post up later if/when the trip is rescheduled.

[Julia]

Sorry to hear you may be delayed. When you know what your plans may be, I would not mind meeting up for a while. Cooke City is really pretty, but Beartooth pass is not expected to be open before May 28. If you like old ghost towns, there are a few in Montana that I really do like, but again, they may not be accessible until the snow melts. I am in Helena Montana, and contemplating a possible break before I begin my next job in the May/June timeframe. I have a Land Rover Defender 110, with a RTT and a dog also. Mine is an AK Malamute, but very friendly. I understand not wanting to travel alone, it is way more fun with friends.

[sierrahsky]

Hello,

So I sent a pm but I wanted to let others know of my trip as we are also looking for people to join ( just for fun ). Me ( 26 M ) outgoing, experienced, and full of excitement. Her ( 25 F ) outgoing, excited, totally ready to leave. We are a crazy couple looking to find our place in the states. We have narrowed our search to Oregon, Washington, Montana. We are going to do a trip that leaves from NV goes to oregon, washington, alaska, montana, wyoming, utah and home. We are flexible on the route and are looking to really experience any place we can. We both rock climb, bike, hike, snowshoe, and are total adrenaline junkies. She is a writer and a personal coach, I am a web guy and an ex MMA fighter. We are both super energetic and full of life. We will be bringing our 2 siberian huskies Denali and Kodiak. We want to find our place to start a family and a home and need a place that matches our lifestyle, outdoors, athletic and positive. She is a writer and will be documenting this trip. I am a web guy and will be blogging, doing video, and pictures. We already have a small handful of local support ( sponsors you could say ) and are gearing up for 2011

We are really looking for people to join parts or the entire trip who can bring a positive attitude, willing to learn or help, and self sufficient. We are completely set up with our toyota truck and will be hopefully doing this for 3-6 months or more. Our basic set up is a truck built for snow, ice, and anything that you can throw at it, living out of the truck, general commodities ( fridge, stove, bed ) and tons of passion for expeditions and trips. My girlfriend and I have been together over 11 years and this is how we met ( in a car on a trip ) so we have been literally doing trips for over 9 years.

If your interested in joining, or participating for even a portion just let us know. We are planning on leaving sometime (flexible) from may - July of 2011 and dont really care when or if we come home. Just wanna go!

[sierrahsky]

Not sure if this is important but another thing I may not have mentioned is neither of us Smoke, do drugs, or party. We do enjoy the occasional glass of wine or rum and coke. We are just super healthy but are not jerks about it. Do what you want as long as my dogs and family remain safe I dont mind.

[mk216v]

Hello,

So I sent a pm but I wanted to let others know of my trip as we are also looking for people to join ( just for fun ). Me ( 26 M ) outgoing, experienced, and full of excitement. Her ( 25 F ) outgoing, excited, totally ready to leave. We are a crazy couple looking to find our place in the states. We have narrowed our search to Oregon, Washington, Montana. We are going to do a trip that leaves from NV goes to oregon, washington, alaska, montana, wyoming, utah and home. We are flexible on the route and are looking to really experience any place we can. We both rock climb, bike, hike, snowshoe, and are total adrenaline junkies. She is a writer and a personal coach, I am a web guy and an ex MMA fighter. We are both super energetic and full of life. We will be bringing our 2 siberian huskies Denali and Kodiak. We want to find our place to start a family and a home and need a place that matches our lifestyle, outdoors, athletic and positive. She is a writer and will be documenting this trip. I am a web guy and will be blogging, doing video, and pictures. We already have a small handful of local support ( sponsors you could say ) and are gearing up for 2011

We are really looking for people to join parts or the entire trip who can bring a positive attitude, willing to learn or help, and self sufficient. We are completely set up with our toyota truck and will be hopefully doing this for 3-6 months or more. Our basic set up is a truck built for snow, ice, and anything that you can throw at it, living out of the truck, general commodities ( fridge, stove, bed ) and tons of passion for expeditions and trips. My girlfriend and I have been together over 11 years and this is how we met ( in a car on a trip ) so we have been literally doing trips for over 9 years.

If your interested in joining, or participating for even a portion just let us know. We are planning on leaving sometime (flexible) from may - July of 2011 and dont really care when or if we come home. Just wanna go!

I don't mean to take this off of Kate's original topic...but are you still headed out this way (Oregon)?

Are you looking for a new town to eventually move to? In Oregon, Hood River or Bend would be some good outdoor enthusiast cities.