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November 2023: Fall Gila Overland [FGO]: Friday, November 10th through Sunday, November 12th – NMBR'S Golden Season Gila National Forest Traversal

Fall Gila Overland [FGO]

Friday, November 10th through Sunday, November 12th, 2023 – Overland-based traverse of the remote backcountry, rich history and rugged backroads of the New Mexico Gila – Guided by NMBR’s Jake Quiñones.

FGO Preview

Visit the NMBR’s New Mexico Gila Adventure photo gallery for a preview of the Winter Gila Overland experience. LINK - goo.gl/UsrcF6 

FGO Overview

New Mexico’s vast Gila Region // 3 Day Extended Weekend Trip // Approximate Route Distance: 180 to 225-Miles // Approximate Elevation Range: 4,500 to 8,500-Feet // The Gila Overland provides a condensed “weekend warrior” version of NMBR’s Gila Legends Expedition. Areas of exploration will include Gila North, Black Range, and Great Divide Trail.

The Experience

This November, New Mexico Black Range will be guiding a three day [180 to 225-mile] overland adventure that will traverse New Mexico’s vast and diverse Gila region. NMBR has guided portions of this route for American Expedition Vehicles, Dometic, and a multitude of overland enthusiasts seeking adventure. The Gila Overland route includes a diverse range of scenery, history, terrain, and backroads found nowhere else in North America. Landscapes and terrain will include desert, grassland, chaparral, canyon bottoms, and dense forest with elevations ranging from 4,175 to 8,250-feet. Areas of exploration will include the Gila National Forest’s Northern Region, Black Range, and Great Divide Trail (Continental Divide. The Gila Overland route will pass through the northern edge of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range while skirting the world’s first established wilderness areas—the Gila Wilderness & Aldo Leopold Wilderness. Road types and conditions will include washboards, two tracks, primitive non-maintained, graded, mountain shelf, dirt byway and (least of all) pavement. The Gila Overland will provide outstanding vistas, historic landmarks, wildlife viewing opportunities (including Mexican grey wolf territory), and aggressive elevation contours. During the overland based adventure, NMBR will cover a variety of topics including area landscape features, area history, vehicle maintenance, overland field kit overview, driving techniques, vehicle dynamics, and other overland-based skill building subjects.

Where, When & Pricing

The Fall Gila Overland will take place Friday, November 10th through Sunday, November 12th, 2023. Participants will meet the morning of Friday, November 12th in southern New Mexico; the exact departure location and details will be provided during the registration process. Pricing for single driver (single participant) is $796.00 (plus tax). Pricing for each additional participant in vehicle (passengers, second drivers, minors) is $683.00 (plus tax).

Planning & Preparations

The Gila Overland will require participants to be self-supportive with regards to vehicle, equipment, meals, and supplies. Services or re-supply of any kind, including cell signals, fuel, food, water, or anything remotely civilized, will be unavailable for stretches of up to 225 miles or more (if re-routes occur).

Go Boldly with NMBR - Over the past decade, NMBR has written a series of informative overland travel-based articles (NMBR’s Field Preparedness Manual) with topics ranging from field kit assembly, to vehicle maintenance and upkeep, to equipment and gear advice. These articles, paired with extensive checklists and instructions, are provided to registered participants as a solid foundation for what to expect, how to prepare, and what to bring for the adventure. During the Gila Overland pre-trip planning and preparation period, NMBR will be available to provide expert opinion and feedback to registered participants for any questions or concerns related to getting ready and gearing up for the adventure. During the Gila Overland, NMBR will revisit many of the topics covered in NMBR’s Field Preparedness Manual with discussions, demonstrations, and lessons. The self-sufficient aspect of NMBR guided expeditions, overland adventures, and training courses challenges and prepares participants for their future 4WD based endeavors—to go boldly, prepared, and with confidence. 

Register

Ready for your next great adventure? If you are interested in joining the Fall Gila Overland, or would like to receive extended details for the experience, please email jake@newmexicoblackrange.com or send a message on the contact page and additional driver/equipment requirements and registration information will be provided.

Published on: 
January 9, 2023

Scheduled Overland Adventures, Expeditions & EXP-4WD Training

February 2023: Winter Gila Overland [WGO]: Friday, Feb 24th through Sunday, Feb 26th – NMBR's Winter Season Gila National Forest Traversal Read More
March 2023: Spring Expedition & 4WD Training (EXP-4WD) – Friday, March 24th through Sunday, March 26th – Southern New Mexico Training Traversal Read More
May 2023: Ghost Divide Expedition [GDE]: Monday, May 15th through Thursday, May 18th - Adventure to the 2023 Overland Expo West Read More
May 2023: Ghost Divide Expedition XL [GDE-XL]: Monday, May 22nd through Thursday, May 25th - Adventure after the 2023 Overland Expo West Read More
June 2023: Summer Expedition & 4WD Training (EXP-4WD) – Friday, June 16th through Sunday, June 18th – Southern New Mexico Training Traversal Read More
July 2023: Gila Legends Expedition [GLE]: Friday, July 14th through Monday, July 17th - NMBR's Grand Traverse of the Gila Region Read More
July 2023: River to the Sky Expedition (RTS) – Saturday, July 22nd through Tuesday, July 25th – New Mexico and Colorado Traversal Read More
August 2023 – El Coyote Expedition (ECE) – Friday, August 4th through Sunday, August 6th – New Mexico Gila National Forest Ultra-Traversal Read More
August 2023: Overland Expo Mountain West Based Adventure: Rockies Road Trip (RRT) – Monday, August 21st through Thursday, August 24th – Colorado Traversal to the 2023 Overland Expo Mountain West Read More
September 2023: Banditos Expedition (BEX) – Monday, September 18th through Thursday, September 21st – Full-size truck tour and rugged backroads traverse of southern Colorado and northern New Mexico Read More
September 2023: Camino del Tesoro (CDT) – Friday, September 22nd through Monday, September 25th – Spectacular Fall Scenery Colorado and New Mexico Traversal Read More
October 2023: Fall Expedition & 4WD Training [EXP-4WD]: Friday, October 27th through Sunday, October 29th – NMBR's rugged, remote, and immersive skill building experience Read More
November 2023: Fall Gila Overland [FGO]: Friday, November 10th through Sunday, November 12th – NMBR'S Golden Season Gila National Forest Traversal Read More

Go Boldly, Prepared, and with Confidence - Go with NMBR!

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