The owners began their businesses with no college degrees and 100 percent grit. A visit from the TikTok food critic Keith Lee also helped.

The desert racing organization SCORE International is celebrating its 50th season in 2023, capped by its flagship event in Mexico: the BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 1000. Scroll through for some of the vehicles and people we met during this demanding event.

Three off-tarmac AWDs in particular caught our eye when testing capability, technology, and off-pavement prowess: the 2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV, 2019 Honda Passport Elite SUV, and 2020 Kia Telluride SX SUV.

The notable, strong, and experienced Rebelle Rally women share their moments of achievement and challenge during the 2019 1,500-mile traditional navigational off-road competition.

Overlanders Trisha Mills and Bill Carmichael awoke to a wall of smoke and heard windows in their second story dining room blowing out sequentially as the fire headed toward them. Four months after they purchased the heritage building—which included the historic Hitching Post restaurant and their living quarters atop it—caught fire. Little did they know then that adventures outdoors would help them recover from the fire.

During last year’s EJS, I joined up with an army of eclectic Jeep owners for an unofficial Willys Jeep flat fender run, otherwise called the Flat Fender Friends Friday Run (FFFFR). Flat fender Jeeps—in all shapes and conditions—came together for an eventful day we soon wouldn’t forget.

Planning an adventure trip can be rewarding and stressful at the same time, and things can quickly go awry when the unexpected happens. Case in point—our recent trip to Iceland.

The dog days of summer are over; it’s time for winter weather auto prep. But, before you dash out into the frozen unknown, there are a few tips, tricks, and gear upgrades you should consider before leaving your home for the frigid wonderland.

Record the Journey, Veteran Overland, and Southern Xpeditions have three things in common: a great love for the outdoors, vehicle-sustained adventure, and helping veterans. Each organization has its unique spin on making a difference, but collectively they do it with passion, honesty, and humility.

Amber Turner, a Suzuki Samurai owner, off-road-enthusiast-turned-welder, and King of the Hammers (KOH) racer, is familiar with life-altering changes. She’s forged a path toward career success via purchasing her own 4×4 for $500 and working on it by herself.

With lots of imagination, common sense, and guts, Mark Tetreau of Arizona-based Kalaber Creations started building a 1971 Kalaber “J1” Jeep in 1995. Throughout the last 24 years, this “masterpiece on four wheels” gained many hidden secrets and cool features that’ll make you want to build your own.

Exploring British Columbia (BC), Canada’s backcountry, can present itself with unique beauty like none other. Five 4x4s and a small group of friends set out for a multi-night off-tarmac trek in BC’s backcountry. Three right-hand drives and two lefties showed up for off-road exploring.

The 2020 Alcan 2000 Rally showcased extreme weather conditions, long hours of navigation, and driving over ice- and snow-covered roads, as well as body damage and pitted windshields. Additionally, several time-speed-distance (TSD) sub-rallies were held within the main competition—all while covering over 5,120 miles of remote terrain within 10 days.

Even before he owned the mint green MAN truck, Canadian resident A.J. Leveille was always into cars. Man vs. MAN … yet so much more.

On Aug. 27, 2019, we lost one of the most influential and endearing off-road automotive greats: Jessi Combs. Her encouragement and influence helped women excel in their non-traditional careers, take chances on new paths, and retain resiliency to forge ahead and face challenges head on.

If you’re into oddball vehicles, rad vans or quirky four-wheel-drives, you might have heard of the Mitsubishi Delica. The Delica Star Wagon and Delica Space Gear vans are popular among adventurers worldwide, we’re taking a look between the two model types.

Little did G. Denny Ghiringhelli know that a military Jeep his father bought in the early 1970s would play a pivotal role in his life decades later. The bone-stock 1953 Willys M38A1 became a true part of his family in an incredible way.

The Overland Expo event series showcases customized vehicles, great gear and educational courses designed for outdoor vehicle-based adventure travel. Here are the best vehicles from the 2022 Overland Expo West event.

Blending the Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator JT truck, the 2022 Jeep Bob concept boasts a colorfully striking presence whereas the 2022 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 20th Anniversary concept commemorates two decades of off-roading fun.

While some auto manufacturers are firmly entrenched in the EV space, Jeep is methodically changing its line-up to position itself as the greenest SUV marque in the world. Given the legacy Jeep trades on, it shows up to the 2022 Easter Jeep Safari with a massive and massively capable Magneto 2.0 Concept BEV.

For over 80 years, Jeep has worked hard to maintain its spot atop the off-road hierarchy. Confident that electrification can be a vital part of the brand’s future, Jeep is bringing five fully operational and off-road-ready EV-enabled concepts to the 2022 Easter Jeep Safari, April 9-17 in Moab, UT, to prove their mettle.

Clouds of dust explode, sending trillions of sand granules flying as rally vehicles roar through the desert. This is the Dakar Rally. Two-woman team Amy Lerner and Sara Bossaert returned after a 15th place win in the 2021 Classic Class racing a 1982 Porsche 911 SC.

Over the past decade, overlanding has evolved into a popular recreational activity or way of life. Following in the wake of its exponential growth, overlanding events have cropped up in the U.S. as a way to educate, celebrate and showcase all things related to the overland lifestyle.

No matter how overlanding is defined, it’s evolving rapidly, and the concept is changing the way modern consumers think about personal transportation.

Billions of granules exfoliate my dust-encrusted face. Weary and ready to cross the finish line after eight grueling days of competition in a 1,400-mile off-road traditional navigation rally, I look at my partner and our unconventional off-roader, Volkswagen’s new all-wheel-drive ID.4 electric crossover. It sits at the ready, quietly waiting for more off-pavement opportunities.

Volkswagen just released its latest all-electric auto: the 2021 ID.4 AWD sport utility vehicle. The German automaker’s goal with the ID.4 is to build a high-tech yet cost-effective EV that competed evenly with its conventional gas-engine counterparts. The dual-motor version is the first expansion of the lineup.

Newcomer Ineos Automotive, a division of global chemical giant Ineos, is poised to take on the North American 4×4 landscape with its Grenadier 4×4. But will faithful Wrangler, Bronco, or Defender owners switch their allegiances for a British-designed and German-assembled newcomer?

The persistent pressure of everyday commitments coupled with relentless concerns around the pandemic have caused Americans to seek freedom in camping, hiking, biking and everything in between. Nature-loving enthusiasts should be prepared when adventuring in the backcountry. These are the top accessories from the 2021 Overland Expo West.

These top accessories from the 2021 Overland Expo Mountain West show can help keep you stay safe and secure while escaping everyday life in the backcountry.

The Overland Expo series has everything needed to prepare for outdoor exploration and adventure travels with a customized off-road vehicle. Here are the best vehicles from the 2021 Overland Expo Mountain West event.