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T-minus 50 days and counting till we embark on the biggest exped of our lives!! Were excited nervous stressed and as with any big trip were a little behind but like we've said all along we leave weather were ready or not and July 19th is right around the corner. Here is the next episode. We...

Just a quick update the newest episode just released yesterday. One Lane Road - Episode 5: Exploration takes the guys to a couple of mountain lakes in Oregon's Cascade Mt range. If you got a few min check it out and let us know what you think. And while your at it check out our first 4 episodes...

Well the summer has been hectic as it always is and as time tics on and plans unfold we find there is more to do than hands to accomplish it, but thats all part of the adventure. It's not just an expedition but its a chance to try and accomplish something that just might be out of your reach, so...

Wander the West we are looking to add key team members to the team. Our team has grown and shrunk over the past year but we are looking for like minded overlanders with experience in expedition travel, videography, medical and must have a good attitude and a sense of adventure. This is not for...

Ok so it took me much longer than I thought it would but I'm finally done with the Idaho section of the route. Its right about 536 miles in total and it travels south of the snake river along the southern part of the state. Mel one of our OTO affiliates in Idaho has already started running the...

Plates are in!! I'm not usually a huge fan of the front license plate but I'll make an exception in this case.

Had a blast over the Christmas Holiday took a group of Toyotas up Dutchman Peak in southern Oregon. Everything went well until we started cutting tracks on the snow covered road. We chained up the J's Land Cruiser and started forcing our way through two feet of iced over snow after a few hours...

So I'm starting planning on the big project for the Oregon Trail Off-Road Land Cruiser and I'm torn on what to do with the engine. I'm leaning towards rebuilding and turbocharging which hasn't been done much. My other though was the LS swap which there is a lot more support for. I've never done...

There is nothing like driving through the snow as it billows off your tires like a plane sliding through the clouds. The contrast of the harsh weather and the warm cockpit of your overland vessel shared with your family makes you appreciate all the little things we forget in the hustle of the...

Dom came up to Portland and after spending a few days installing lights and other tinkering on the OTO Land Cruisers we decided to take a few of the kids and head out to Scott Mills and Crooked Finger ATV area. We had a blast roaming around the backroads to Scott Mills, OR and even got turned...

Well after much deliberation Dom and J decided to trade in the Titan & FX4 for an LX450 & an Fjz80 were excited to add them to the two rangers balance is the key to life and apparently the OTO team. Looking forward to building these things

Just wanted to give Mel Barkalow and Chuck Margosian huge thank you for doing a little day recon in western Idaho. They took off for the day to run the OTO route some of it was viable and some of it was not but they definitely saved us a day of wandering the back roads of western Idaho. Thanks...

We are honered so many people are responding to the trip our team is putting together. We wouldn't be able to fulfill our goal without the help of the overland and off-road communities. We appreciate everyone's input and help in the planning of our trip. On that note if you are trying to get...

Cali, Thanks for the info were looking at picking up another FJZ80 as well. We're new to the Land Cruiser world so thanks for the tips I'll definitely start digging into those. And yes I would be interested in the break pads message me and we can work out the details. Jason OTO...

Check out the new short video. Dom and J test out the new FJ80 and part of next summers route on a day trip to the Mt. Hood national forrest. If you haven't checked our website @ www.oregontrailoffroad.com there's lots of ways to get involved and things to see. OregonTrailOff-Road Recon Enjoy...

We're trying to find new ways to fund our excursion east check out our gear store on our website and help us get to Independence, Missouri. www.OregonTrailOffRoad.com. If you haven't had a chance to check out our first episode of our documentary "One Lane Road" check it out. Watch for future...

We are stoked to be partnered up with Tread Lightly!! Tread Lightly! leads a national initiative to protect and enhance recreation access and opportunities by promoting outdoor ethics to heighten individuals’ sense of good stewardship. Part of being Oregon Trail Off-Road means taking care of the...

Any Idahoans interested in helping us run part of the Idaho portion of our route. We need recon on the Idaho part for route viability, alternatives and POI's. Let us know if you're or if you know anyone or groups that'd be interested. OTO Team www.OregonTrailOffRoad.com

So update I found out this is Saylor Creek Bombing Range used by the nearby Mountain Home Air Force Base for more info click the link.

It's not easy getting the word out about our journey. If you haven't seen our Facebook like our page and share it. Help us get the word out about Oregon Trail Off-Road and also check us out on Instagram. Any help would be greatly appreciated. OTO Team

Yeah I actually bought one of their maps. It's great for a back up. There's a learning curve to understanding they way they have it laid out. It's definitely not as quick and easy as digital but you can tell they put a lot of work into it.

Thats a great blog lots of good info I'm going to reach out to him I'm sure he has some good info and im sure he'd be a huge help. Thanks a ton for the info CALI.

I find many interesting things while creating our route maps just thought I'd share this one with you guys. It looks to be a training base of some sort thought it was fascinating with the old planes.

Thanks for the info CALI!! I'll definitely look into.

Well planning is underway for the next Oregon Trail off-road venture. We are planning to take a trip in March from Gordon Lakes to Hemlock Lake which is just east of Corvallis to just east of Roseburg. Check out the link for info on the trip and sign up.. We hope to see y'all there Oregon Trail...