FOUNDER

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1999 Lexus LX470 (100 Series)

Born in Japan and raised in Hawaii, I moved to the PNW in 2008. In 2013, I moved to SE Asia to pursue my career, but came back to Washington in 2019. I hit the trails with friends to create memories and I love cooking great food both at home and outdoors. You’ll normally find me by the campfire quietly collecting my thoughts. Hope to catch evaryone at our events!

Let’s roam one mile at a time.

Favorite Trail
Venturing the Olympics & Kalalau Trail

Favorite Trail Meal
Steak + Broccolini

One Piece of Gear I Can’t Live Without
Pitboss Griddle

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Rig
2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD OFF Road

I traded sunny California for beautiful Washington in 2021. When not working my corporate office job, I’m spending time with David and the Little on the trail. See you out there!

Favorite Trail Meal
Hawaiian Fried Rice + Cold Beer

One Piece of Gear I Can’t Live Without
Socks

EXPEDITIONS

Rig
1991 Nissan Patrol (Imported from Australia)

Kyle was born in Southern California and lived between Los Angeles and Orange County for most of his life. As an avid car enthusiast he also worked on cars having many of his car builds featured and awarded at SEMA. His Nissan Patrol was his pride and joy and his interview about his rebuild on the Patrol was featured in the New York Times. He moved to Washington in 2019 and discovered the many off trail areas he could explore with his rig. This led him to being featured in a vlog hosted by Nitto tires where they filmed him and two others exploring Fortune Creek in WA.

Where the road ends, the fun begins

Favorite Trail
Gallagher Head Lake Trail, Green Water Trail, WA

Favorite Trail Meal
Bulgogi tacos with slaw

One Piece of Gear I Can’t Live Without
Winch

Kyle was one of the first members of PNW Overlanding, a community-driven initiative aimed at connecting people with the outdoors while promoting environmental stewardship through trail maintenance and nature conservation. He was a vibrant, energetic presence who is profoundly missed each day. Kyle passed away at 10:27 PM on January 2, 2022.

EXPEDITIONS

Rig
2011 Toyota Land Cruiser 200

Eastern Washington resident born and raised, Professional mechanic, Husband, father, hunter, fisherman, outdoorsman

Favorite Trail
WABDR

Favorite Trail Meal
A Nice Steak Cooked Over a Camp Fire

One Piece of Gear I Can’t Live Without
My Wife

EXPEDITIONS

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2016 Chevy Silverado 1500

Born and raised in Washington. I’ve roadtripped across most of the western US & Canada. Life-long outdoor enthusiast, white water kayaker, wood & metal worker, and avid DIY enthusiast. Always looking for the solution to the problem or finding the best in any situation.

Favorite Trail
Owyhee Wilderness

Favorite Trail Meal
Nerds Gummy Clusters

One Piece of Gear I Can’t Live Without
A Good Pocket Knife

EXPEDITIONS

Rig
2013 Ford F150

Born and raised in Wenatchee, WA, I always had an interest in the outdoors, and ever since I got my license, I’ve been exploring the forests of Washington. I’m into foraging, exploring, and camping, which coincidentally is all involved with Overlanding. I’m a DIY enthusiast and have built everything on my truck myself and with some help of family.

Favorite Trail
The Colockum/Wenatchee mountains

Favorite Trail Meal
A good steak and some roasted vegetables, paired with a beer

One Piece of Gear I Can’t Live Without
A comfortable pillow and blanket with a heater. Sleep is very important to me when I’m camping

EXPEDITIONS

Rig
2007 Toyota FJ

After spending almost two decades living and playing in Yellowstone country and the Black Hills, I packed up and headed even further west with the fam to the PNW in spring of ‘23. With the family in tow, we can most often be found outside on a trail, whether it be riding horses, hiking, overlanding, snowshoeing, or a plethora of other possibilities. You can find me cruising the mountain roads in my ‘07 FJ Cruiser with my husband, daughter, and three doggos.

Favorite Trail
Any trail that gets me off pavement

Favorite Trail Meal
burgers and brats made by my husband

One Piece of Gear I Can’t Live Without
Garmin InReach- safety first!

EXPEDITIONS

Rig
2020 Jeep Gladiator

I was raised in Eastern Washington. I started off in a 2015 Subaru and upgraded to a 2020 Jeep gladiator. I’ve been coast to coast, Arctic Ocean and everywhere in between. Currently looking into my next build, likely to be a short bus skoolie.

Favorite Trail
Where the crowds aren’t.

Favorite Trail Meal
Lengua Tacos

One Piece of Gear I Can’t Live Without
A good musical playlist.

EXPEDITIONS

Rig
2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD OFF Road

Born and raised in the greater Seattle area. In my spare time I like to make stuff, play video/board games, and hang out with friends old and new. I usually like to camp near a body of water to windsurf or paddle board and I'm almost always accompanied by my dog Lobo.

Favorite Trail
West Bar

Favorite Trail Meal
Steak skewers and roasted vegetables.

One Piece of Gear I Can’t Live Without
Filson Alaskan guide flannel shirts

EXPEDITIONS

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2019 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk

Born and Raised in Washington, my first car was a 1998 Grand Cherokee Limited (ZJ) and that started my love for offroading. My family was huge into camping when I was a kid so naturally, it stuck. Then in 2020, I got back into the Jeep brand and haven’t looked back since. Also an OnX Trail Guide so you’ll catch me frequently on Mountain Loop mapping trails.

Favorite Trail
Hole in the Rock

Favorite Trail Meal
Chorizo Breakfast Burritos and Stir Fry

One Piece of Gear I Can’t Live Without
Blackstone Griddle

SNACK MASTER

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2022 Balance Bike (Pink)

Born in Thailand and raised in Washington. Moved here mainly to try new snacks and make new friends.

How many minutes til we get there?

Favorite Trail
The Beach/Playground

Favorite Trail Meal
Noodles or Chocolate

One Piece of Gear I Can’t Live Without
My Stuffie