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Building Future Stewards Through Southern California’s Iconic Trails
Each year, Explore More SoCal introduces hundreds of high school and higher-education students to some of Southern California’s most iconic trails. What begins as a single day of hiking often sparks a deeper connection to overlanding, exploration, and stewardship. Education is the catalyst—opening the door to lifelong adventure and meaningful change.
Adventure With Purpose: The Impact of Operation Desert Fox
Through two immersive desert expeditions, Fox Bravo Overland helped veterans and first responders rebuild confidence, connection, and purpose—proving that adventure can be a powerful path to healing.
Overland Expo Foundation Holiday Gift Guide 2025
Battleborn 270ah LifePo4 Lithium Batteries Built for rugged adventures, the 270Ah 12V LiFePO4 Deep Cycle GC3 Gamechanger Battery gives users the freedom to take advantage
Cleaning Up Tank Hollow: Third Times the Charm
For the third time, a dedicated crew went up Tank Hollow Road—and thanks to a smart rigging plan funded by the Overland Expo Foundation, they hauled out 29 tires, a fridge, a freezer, and more.
Healing Through Adventure: The Motorcycle Relief Project
With support from the Overland Expo Foundation, the Motorcycle Relief Project provided a transformative five-day adventure ride for veterans—helping participants reconnect, heal, and rebuild confidence through community and time on the trail.
The 2025 Ultimate Overland Builds Raise $122,650 for Conservation and Education
The 2025 Ultimate Overland Build auctions generated $122,650 in funding for the foundation! Read more about how the builds came together and the projects supported by these auctions.
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Tread Lightly!
Natural Restorations
Motorcycle Relief Project
Go Ruffly
Team Overland
Two Wolf Foundation
Wilderness Volunteers
Rally for Rangers
VOX United
Fox Bravo Overland
TEAM Wildlander
the graceful renegade
Mind Over Land
Friends of Ironwood Forest
Project Heal the Land
National Forest Foundation
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