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Who wants to form an BEV overlanding club in the PNW?

Nothing too serious, just a group of people wanting to explore what is possible with a BEV and overlanding.

Obviously based on my post history I have been trying to push the envelope a bit, testing out what might be possible:

https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/...venture-steens-alvord-desert-central-or.6319/
https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/...anding-adventure-ochoco-national-forest.5961/

As much as I don't mind going out with just my R1T, my pooch and an adventurous attitude including other like minded folks would add to the experience. My thought is not to restrict anything to Rivian specific (or even require a BEV) but route planning would focus on what is doable with a BEV.

Looking at you @mgc0216, anyone else interested?

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definitely interested
 

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@bmac @SeaGeo @bowhunter @mgc0216

Great, I appreciate the interest/enthusiasm. Feel free to cross post if you guys are involved in other Rivian/EV communities.

Once we fully gage the interest we should plan an outing!
 

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I’m game in a year when mine comes in 😎
 
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I was out exploring Mt Hood this weekend. I think you could make a pretty sweet (mostly gravel) overland circumnavigation. Charging opportunities in Sandy, Hood River or Madras (albeit slow until RAN is finished there).

Also of note Bennet pass is a lot more rugged than I realized, still too much snow though so I couldn’t complete it.

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I would be up for that for sure, but I’m still waiting on my R1T. I would also be up for tagging along in my wrangler until it comes.
 

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I was looking forward to Bennett Rd, but i ran across this here

CLOSED (Seasonal closures apply)

Snowmobiles & OHV's under 48 inches wide only.

All Other Vehicles Prohibited!

ALERT: Storm damaged road. High clearance vehicles only. Use extreme caution on road.
 

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I was looking forward to Bennett Rd, but i ran across this here
Those are the typical winter restrictions. They apply every year from 12/1 until the snow melts. Probably 2-3 weeks based on what I saw up there, lets hope so at least.
 
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don't have my Rivian yet either but would be interested to join with my Highlander.
 

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Who wants to form an BEV overlanding club in the PNW?

Nothing too serious, just a group of people wanting to explore what is possible with a BEV and overlanding.

Obviously based on my post history I have been trying to push the envelope a bit, testing out what might be possible:

https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/...venture-steens-alvord-desert-central-or.6319/
https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/...anding-adventure-ochoco-national-forest.5961/

As much as I don't mind going out with just my R1T, my pooch and an adventurous attitude including other like minded folks would add to the experience. My thought is not to restrict anything to Rivian specific (or even require a BEV) but route planning would focus on what is doable with a BEV.

Looking at you @mgc0216, anyone else interested?

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Technically probably not PNW (NorCal), but close. And I suspect our money and a fair amount of our time will be spent in the Portland area in the coming years. I'm interested.
 

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