Expedition Overland embarks on their dream to see the last frontier. Alaska and the Yukon! Learn the history of the team and follow their preparations for the adventure of their lives.
The team hits the road and sets up camp for the first time. The history of the Alaska highway is addressed and the team has its first animal encounter!
Watch as the team heads south into Alaska and hits the awesome town of McCarthy Alaska! Glaciers, mountains, great people, great food! Its all here with a twist of humor!
Watch as the crew leaves their trucks behind and heads out in the open waters of Valdez, Alaska, viewing the incredible glaciers, icebergs and sea life. Make sure to watch to the end...
The XO team pushes for an epic camp spot below a Glacier. Heavy vehicles, rivers, and navigation become challenges to the crew. The XO team must make some important decisions!
The adventure continues on through one of the best drives in America. The Denali Highway. Some of the crew experiences heli flight for the first time. The team experiences the worst and best campsite of their trip thus far. In a remote part of the Denali Highway the crew swamps the Land Cruiser. All hands are on deck for this one!
The crew makes a critical decision to make a hard push to the farthest north you can drive in North America. Deadhorse Alaska! They celebrate the 4th of July at the end of the Elliot Highway in Manley hot springs and meet some great "local" characters along the way. The expedition crosses the Arctic circle and experiences the Dalton Highway first hand. 495 miles of dirt one way! The drive is cinematically documented.
The crew picks up returning expedition members Ryan Erickson and Ty Heaps. The crew takes a few days to explore as the expedition goes through a major transition. The guys trip is about to begin!
The guys trip is underway! They travel the Top of the World Highway from Chicken Alaska to the famous Dawson City Yukon in Canada. Lots of characters are found along the way as well as some history and little trouble. This trip is getting interesting!
A breakdown has stranded the team as they begin the Dempster Highway in the Yukon. The guys must work together and overcome time crunches to maintain schedules. The road is dangerous and close calls are part of the experience. But the top of the world awaits and nothing has prepared them for that!
At the top of the world the crew continues their way back to Inuvik by boat. Stopping at a whaling village and engaging in conversation with the locals. After their return they make a hard push down to Hyder, Alaska. Some 39 hours of drive time to the South. Trouble finds them but it turns out to be a tremendous move! In the end, the guys travel from the Arctic Ocean to the edge of the Pacific in just three days. Stopping at the most spectacular location of the trip!
After plunging into British Columbia the crew sets out on their most ambitious adventure yet. The Alexander Mackenzie heritage trail! Almost extinct the trail proves to be a major logistical challenge. Ty takes a serious injury and the team operates with one man down. Fuel, navigation, breakdowns, and the elements all come into play on this epic final leg…
See how the crew at Expedition Overland outfitted their 2015 4Runners for the big trip into Central America.
Take a look into what Expedition Overland takes on expeditions! This video is to address the equipment and gear that goes into the trucks. Recovery gear, kitchen setups, trail equipment etc.
This video is straight up info! Compiled of things to consider when packing for an expedition personally.
The crew is back together to take on the next portion of the Pan-American Highway in this one hour season premiere! Central America. The crew gets everything ready including outfitting their all new Toyota 4Runners for the big journey ahead. 10,000 miles, 10 countries, 1 EPIC adventure.
The expedition crosses the Mexican border into the legendary Baja peninsula! The guys meet up with their good friend Ted Moncure of Toyotas Racing development and take on part of the Baja 1000 race course as they get some pro tips on off road driving in the 4Runners.
The Crew works their way further south into the Baja peninsula. They stop in to meet Ivan "The Ironman" Stewart while some of the guys are feeling a little under the weather before continuing on the adventure. The Southern point of Baja provides a cool place for the guys to get a dive in, but Kurt and Clay are about to have a sketchy situation.
The Baja ferry takes the expedition across the Sea of Cortez to mainland Mexico. A big push is under way to get across Mexico and into the Yucatan Peninsula. Cool People, Amazing history, Mayan temples and monkeys! Jeff might even find a wife in this episode.
Expedition Overland makes it’s first international border crossing into Belize. Here an unfortunate accident brings about a random connection that no one on the crew saw coming.
Expedition Overland joins up with Team 5 to head into the Mayan jungles of Guatemala. They hope to have an impact on the villages through combining resources and providing high level medicine to remote villages in a forgotten area of the world.
Expedition Overland continues the mission with Team 5 as they head back into the Mayan village to perform a life changing surgery on a little girl. The XO gals back in Montana leave for their second year of competition in the Rally Aicha des Gazelles rally in Morocco, Africa.
Expedition Overland encounters some less than desirable characters in El Salvador and decide to push on through Honduras to get into Nicaragua. The girls competing in the Rally Aiche Des Gazelles race are moving up the ranks as they conquer some very extreme terrain. However, everyones luck, in Central america and Africa is about to run out!
The crew barely makes their way through the border into Nicaragua allowing the team to explore the back roads on active Volcanoes while the girls in Morocco face some serious challenges in the final stages of the rally.
The expedition enters the anticipated country of Costa Rica where the guys hope to find some remote trails. They just might have found more than they bargained for!
All efforts are made to recover the Tacoma. One of the most complex recoveries of Expedition Overlands history. The guys push into Panama to attempt reaching the remote Southern most point of North America.
The FINAL episode of the season brings the team some major geographic and personal challenges. Things get tense as the Darien Gap becomes the focus, and end of the expedition. No one will leave unchanged.
After finishing the North and Central American portion, the Expedition Overland Crew begins the next overlanding journey to complete the Pan-American Highway: South America. Join us for an all-new season of adventure, beginning with Colombia! Meet the characters, the overlanding vehicles, and join us as we pick up the trucks and make our way through the beautiful country of Colombia.
The Expedition Overland crew meets up with a guide, winding their way up into the Andes mountains of Colombia! They then drop down into the Tatacoa Desert where they taste the fruits of the region and enjoy time with the locals. The team has fallen in love with Colombia and the people, but it's time to head into Ecuador to continue their overlanding journey through South America!
Crossing their first South America border into Ecuador, the Expedition Overland team is on the hunt for the equator! They make their way up to stand on the active Cotopaxi Volcano (second highest active volcano in the world) and enjoy the moment. They continue on their way, overlanding through Ecuador where a first time police stop has the team on their toes. Ecuador would not be complete without some amazing chocolate and the team continues their South America adventure, crossing into Peru and camping on the beach, with their goal of making their way to the westernmost point of the continent.
The team continues their overlanding journey through Peru, starting in the Cordillera Blanca. After Nate has an "unfortunate" bathroom incident, they roll through large single lane tunnels and admire all of the remains of bootlegging mining operations. Heather's birthday is celebrated and Jeff's health declines during a nighttime run-in that the Expedition Overland team will likely never forget!
After a changeover in a few team members, the Expedition Overland crew joins a local guide in Peru and enjoys a swim with sea lions! After an exhilarating day on the water, the team continues their overlanding adventure to the Paracas Dunes for their next campsite. Dune driving at night proves difficult and the group find themselves doing more dune training and recovery. More altitude sickness hits before the team makes their way to Lake Titicaca!
Route planning tips from Kurt starts the day as the crew gets ready to cross the border from Peru to Bolivia. After an epic (and slightly sketchy) ferry crossing, the team traverses through traffic in La Paz and finds themselves on quite the adventure. They make their way to Bolivia's infamous Death Road (North Yungas Road) and are able to help a local couple make their way home!
The team runs into trouble sourcing fuel in Bolivia before they make their way to the incredible and expansive Salar De Uyuni salt flats. They enjoy meeting and trading patches with a local military group and then spend some time exploring old tombs! This overlanding crew is loving Bolivia!
The team continues their overlanding adventure in Bolivia by visiting a train "graveyard" and learning about the history of the area. As they head south, they make their way through Valle De Rocas and encounter multiple changes in terrain. A late night pulling into camp reveals the beauty of Laguna Colorada in the morning complete with flamingos! They hope to hit their highest elevation point as they make their way to Chile!
The teams first night of camping in Chile finds warmer temps causing good spirits for all! They spend time exploring the diverse landscape of Valley Of The Moon before heading home to allow the worst of the winter to pass the southern countries before they can complete the Pan American Highway. After numerous weeks of post-production at home, a skeleton crew returns to Chile to finish their overlanding adventure through South America!
Heading south on a series of ferries, one that was 5 hours, and continuing on the Carretera Austral (Chile's Route 7) the team travels deeper into Patagonian Andes! They jump at the chance to hop on a boat to take in the truly remarkable marble caves (Cuevas de Mármol).
Crossing into Argentina from Chile, the Expedition Overland crew decides to cross via "no-man's-land," a seven-mile stretch of riverbed with various tributaries. Paperwork trouble keeps the team on their toes as these overlander's take a risk for some adventure. Get your water crossing fix in this episode!
During the South America finale, the team takes in the spectacular Mt. Fitz Roy peak and the Moreno Glacier (Argentina and Chile). After a few vehicle challenges, the Expedition Overland crew gets rolling again to reach the "end of the road," the end of the Pan-American Highway, in Ushuaia, Argentina. A truly celebratory moment! The adventure isn't over yet for these overlanders as it's a long drive back to Buenos Aires to ensure the vehicles are safely shipped back to the United States. Join us for this special episode, 5 years in the making!
Welcome to The Great Pursuit! After completing the Pan-American Highway in 2017, the team of Expedition Overland realized that they never fully documented the U.S. portion. What better way to experience some amazing places than with flight? Clay, Ty, and Bryan have dreamed of flying powered paramotors for a few years and are ready to take the leap! After school at Aviator PPG in Florida, the team heads to Sonora, Mexico to explore and introduce some new team members to overlanding and flying! Join us as we try new things, make mistakes, and push to live our lives to the fullest. Where's your next adventure?
The team is in Sonora, Mexico enjoying the beach life with some flights and driving. After a quick stop in Puerto Libertad to refuel on gas and food, they set out to the mountains for a change of scenery. Kurt gives some great tips on fixing tire issues and the driving training continues for the new team members as they get more comfortable with the rigs. They wish they could stay longer, but, there is important work to be done back across the border.
The team has made their way back into the states to spend some time training with the Team 5 Foundation in the amazing Glamis Sand Dunes! After some gorgeous morning flights, the training begins as the teams swap their knowledge and take the classroom outside. Vehicle recovery and a medical scenario is at the top of the list before the guys take off for their first cross-country flight with trucks not far behind.
Join the team for a special, packed episode! Back in the states, the team is gearing up for their next phase of their Canada to Mexico adventure. Clay and Ty continue to practice their flying and Tanner heads to Detroit to pick up the new teammate, an all new Jeep Gladiator! The Jeep Gladiator build goes in full swing with help from some friends and turns out amazing. In the middle of all the excitement, the Croft family gets rocked with devastating news that will change their lives. The team re-groups and pushes on to check off a bucket list trail, the Whip Saw in Canada. Be sure to watch all the way after the credits for a special dedication. Thank you for watching!
Join the team as they take on the Whipsaw Trail in Canada! This trail has been a bucket list item for many of the the team and they can't wait to see what it has in store. Good hill climbs, gorgeous views, and a couple of water crossings, its got it all! The team then heads on to take a little detour for a first time experience for the kids and some crew, then works their way back to Montana to pick up their powered paragliders. We hope you enjoy this trail as much as we did and be sure to check it out for yourself someday!
Join the Expedition Overland team as they continue exploring and overlanding through the prairies and mountains of Montana! The flight crew learns some important lessons when it comes to take off's and the boys are challenged to learn some new skills. Clay invites you into one of his favorite places on earth and the team continues to settle into life on the road. Thanks for joining us for this episode of Expedition Overland!
Join the team for a challenging off-road trail in Wyoming, then it's on to Utah to explore! #xoverland #overlanding #wyoming
Buckle up for a jam packed episode! Rachelle heads off to compete in the Rebelle Rally for Lexus and the guys make some much anticipated improvements to the fleet with some outside help. Then it's off to Arizona with an amazing flight they will not forget. This is one episode you don't want to miss! #xoverland #rebellerally #overlanding
Join the team for this final episode of the season! Meet up with the guys in Arizona as they head on to the Altar Desert back in Mexico. Their goal is to successfully cross the Altar with the trucks and trailers in tow, and hopefully, get the guys in the air for some epic flying. Trust us, this is one final episode you won't want to miss!
The Expedition Overland team prep the 2016 Toyota Tacoma for an overlanding road trip of -35F temperatures, winter conditions and ice roads! A heating system, new tires, food prep, camera storage and charging are some of the important things on the list. Crew members Richard and Ashley arrive from Canada and prepare for departure.
Despite facing challenges at the border, Richard and Ashley continue their overlanding adventure north! The winter camping is no joke as they learn how their roof top tent reacts to the cold weather. Ashley gives some tips on trip planning and they begin their winter overlanding, road trip with a visit to the scenic Icefields Parkway near Jasper, Alberta. Of course, they have to stop for a soak in the Liard River Hot Springs on the way before continuing up the Alaska Highway to Whitehorse, Yukon.
Richard and Ashley make their way from the Alaska Highway north from Whitehorse to Dawson City, Yukon. They have a chance to meet some amazing local residents and of course, try the famous Sourtoe Cocktail in Dawson City! The couple continues north on the Dempster Highway, winter camping and enjoying the remote but beautiful scenery and resident wildlife. It's not long before inclement weather conditions threaten these overlander's plans to travel further to the Arctic Circle and Northwest Territories where Ice Roads, epic scenery and Inuvik await!
The Expedition Overland team members, Richard & Ashley, experience northern life in the remote town of Inuvik! A day trip to the hamlet of Aklavik brings a history lesson, then it's off for a first time snowmobile ride, and a visit to an igloo with a familiar face from 2013! Dogsledding is also a must do for these overlanders as they are always up for a new adventure and it does not disappoint!
Richard and Ashley take advantage of a weather window to finish their overlanding adventure north. They hop back in the overland built Toyota Tacoma and continue on their winter road trip north to the Arctic Ocean, bordering the hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk. Weather problems continue to plague the team, with road closures and heater problems, but a little bit of luck and some patience proves to be worth it. The Northern Lights are a welcoming sight and these two overlanders continue to make their miles back home as the news begins to reach them of a changing world. X Overland gives a sneak peak for their next Solo Series Adventure!
Prologue EP1: Bryan and Megan Walthall (from The Great Pursuit series) along with their three kids make the decision to leave their home in Hawaii to live life out of a truck and on the road full time! As Covid complicates their initial plans see how they pivot and find a new direction
Join the Walthall Family as they figure out what life on the road looks like for them as they head to Red Lodge, Montana for epic views and off roading! The kids jump right in to help with cooking and camp life while Mom & Dad work on filming and figuring out their new lives of living on the road. High mountain roads with hair pin turns put the X Overland full size Tundra to the test, but the top is worth it! #xoverland #soloseries #familyoverland
Join the Walthall Family for a hike into a designated wilderness area to fish for their dinner! Weather comes in and truck problems escalate feelings of wanting to go home. Watch this week as the Walthalls work through the realities of life overlanding on the road. #xoverland #soloseries #familyoverland
Join the Walthall Family for a trip to Jurassic Park in Glendive, Montana! This overlanding family gets the opportunity to dig for actual fossils and push the full size Tundra to some of its off road limits with the trailer. A chance encounter also proves to be an unforgettable experience with a one of a kind campsite. Thanks for following their adventures and travels as they continue to learn and figure out life on the road! #xoverland #soloseries #familyoverland
The Walthalls are at it again as they make their way to Fort Peck for beautiful camping and the hope of slaying some big fish! The family decides to take a risk and explore on what could be the best overlanding trail in Montana. Bryan and Megan use the opportunity back at camp to show the kids how important it is to leave things better than they found them. #xoverland #soloseries #familyoverland #treadlightly
Turning around after a dead end, the Walthall Family decides to drive the Missouri Breaks Trail in Montana. This trail brings a lot of driving fun with a river crossing they won't forget! The weather sets in but this overlanding family won't let it get in the way of enjoying themselves on the coveted Smith River Float. #xoverland #camping #familyoverlanding
This week the Walthall family make their way to the Bighorn mountains where they experience epic wildlife encounters, hang out with family, and navigate a trail primarily only meant for ATV's! We will see if this full size Tundra and trailer can make it! The fun continues as they come across a great water-crossing and epic camp spot to make this another chapter you don't want to miss! #xoverland #camping #familyoverlanding
This week the Walthall's continue their exploration and overlanding of the expansive Big Horn Mountains. With a full month of living on the road, this family settles in to finding great campsites and exploring every ounce of the wild they can. They meet up with some family for quick peek at a 100 series Landcruiser and a secret family fishing hole becomes the source for another delicious dinner! #xoverland #camping #familyoverlanding
Join this overlanding family for this weeks adventure as they pick up a new 'house' and head to Idaho to explore the sand dunes! After a proper walk-around of the all new Patriot Camper's X3 trailer, Bryan picks up the family for some sand dune fun in Idaho. Their goal, push Trinity to its hill climbing limit and practice their recovery skills! #xoverland #soloseries #familycamping
It's not adventure until something goes wrong...again. The Walthall Family continues to pivot and find new routes as fire season hits Montana. They find an awesome mile long tunnel to drive through and continue to search for an overlanding route that will get them to their end goal of paddling across a gorgeous lake to do some ground tent camping. However, the roads and winds may have other ideas... #xoverland #soloseries #familyoverland
This week's adventures takes this overlanding family back to Megan's childhood happy place, the Wind River Range in Wyoming. Stella and Megan explore by horseback and the family goes on a gorgeous hike and finds some edible treasures along the way! This is one episode that will have you longing for those mountains and summer adventures...#familyoverland #xoverland #soloseries
The Walthall family continues their overland journey to Idaho's Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve where they discover ice caves, put their tires to the test on rough lava rocks, take a dip in some thermal pools, and come across whole lot of rattlesnakes. #xoverland #camping #familyoverlanding
After a local fan provides coordinates to what he calls the Swiss Alps of Idaho, this overlanding family heads to the Lost River Range for some mountain time. As smoke fills the valley and fire season cuts their visit short, the Walthalls embark upon a search for fresh air and find some interesting sights along the way. #xoverland #camping #overlandingfamilies
In the final chapter of the Walthall Overlanding SOLO Series, Bryan, Megan, Stella, Kai and Aria come full circle and return to the Pacific Ocean, saying yes to adventure and meeting up with good friends to surf the waves of Washington State. There, they check out their awesome 'Mega Van' which they built in order to find adventure at any time. Stay tuned for an update on the Walthall's family plans and where they are now! Thank you for watching! #xoverland #tundrabuild #overlandingfamily
The Croft Family heads out on their own Solo Series for a much needed month-long, overlanding adventure in their home state of Montana. The trip starts in Yaak, Montana - a land of Sasquatch's, trees and beautiful rivers. Next, there is a very special place in Eureka, Montana, that Clay and Rachelle wish to share with their boys… as long as they can remember where to find it! And you won’t want to miss an up-close look at the co-stars of this adventure: an 2018 AEV Prospector, a Polaris General XP 1000, and a Patriot Campers TH610 Toy Hauler. #xoverland #croftsoloseries #familyoverland
The Crofts head through West Glacier, Montana, continuing east to the mountains. After traveling back in time to the age of the dinosaurs, this overlanding family finds a great campsite by the river and makes pizza from scratch on the grill. A hike to the swimming holes of Devil’s Glen makes for a refreshing (but chilly!) summer afternoon. #xoverland #soloseries #montana
The Croft family adventure continues with a fantastic campsite at the scenic Rock Creek River for some fly fishing. Clay teaches the boys how to safely chop and locate wood for the perfect campfire. Ryder drives the Polaris for the first time and practices his fishing skills. Rachelle prepares homemade donuts over the fire, which prove to be the ultimate camp dessert. They make their way through Montana to find some water to cool off and do some much needed laundry then head out to explore one of Montana's epic ghost towns. Bannack. #xoverland #soloseries #familyoverland
Exploration continues as this overlanding family leaves the ghost town of Bannack, Montana and heads out to their families 'secret spot' for some fly fishing and gold panning! Ryder continues working on his fishing skills and Clay & Cy load up in the Polaris and head out to pan for some gold. Upon return, Clay teaches the boys some basic camping skills, and the brothers say goodbye to Mom and Dad for a mini-adventure of their own, spending a night by themselves in the woods. Upon the boys' return, this traveling family concludes their adventure with a drive on one of America’s most scenic highways: Beartooth Pass. #xoverland #soloseries #familyoverland
Join the Expedition Overland team on an all new adventure as they prepare to head South, way South, to Baja, Mexico! Many of the team members have never been and it's time for a deep dive into all Baja has to offer. Great people, vibrant culture, epic beaches, off-roading, and of course, tacos! The team gets ready with some familiar faces from @Epic Family Road Trip as well as some 'seasoned' XO members. The crew prepares the Tundra, Tacoma, and an old friend, the Clone 4Runner from Toyota. You won't want to miss all 5 episodes of this epic adventure as this team has no idea what they're in for... #xoverland #bajaspecial #anywhereispossible
The Expedition Overland team crosses the international border into Baja, Mexico, but not without paperwork issues that change the team’s plans. Plan C is deployed, and the crew members pivot and ‘dive’ into their next underwater adventure where the challenge begins! This overlanding team works hard for a 3 day dive certification but not without some casualties along the way... The team sets their sights on an epic Baja campsite as they make their way South to explore more of this amazing place! #xoverland #bajaspecial #anywhereispossible
The team heads south from La Bufadora in search of their first beach camp down the Baja Peninsula! Ryan soon finds out that curiosity with a vehicle can get you into sticky situations fast, especially on a beach... Meanwhile, Clay and Rachelle continue teaching some foundational driving skills to the new ones behind the wheel. St. Ignacio is on the team’s list of places to explore, and it does not disappoint with its epic architecture and legit food. Ryan has an idea of an ancient mission ruin to find, and the team heads into the mountains in hopes that the road will continue... #xoverland #bajaspecial #anywhereispossible
A strong ‘gut check’ puts the team into a late-night drive and a hard landing. Continuing, the team checks off another epic Baja location, the Bay of Conception. Camping, fishing, and taking in the beautiful beaches, the team is refreshed and heads further south to Loreto for a dive they will never forget. Upon return, Clay has a surprise for Caroline, Peter, and Dan that will stretch them beyond their comfort zones for days to come.
It’s time to drive on the Baja 1000! Using GPS tracks from the previous year’s epic race, the XOverland team turns their wheels back onto dirt for a few days in the desert. It quickly turns into more of a challenge than they were expecting, but well worth the drive. Rachelle hops in the Tacoma with Caroline and teaches some basic sand dune driving. Moving along, the team is in search of an oasis that is hard to beat. A quick soak and more of Ryan’s margaritas are on the menu to wrap up this special time in Baja. However, there are still a few surprises to be had back in Rosarito, where the team gives back, and Caroline, Peter, and Dan are in for more surprises.
The last frontier draws Expedition Overland back to discover what’s within as the seven-man team overlands and adventures through the wild landscapes of Alaska. Two newly built Tacomas and a 5th gen 4Runner, lead the convoy with a crew of the young and the "young-at-heart." The return to this vast and breathtakingly beautiful landscape fulfills a long-time goal for Clay Croft, made even sweeter as his 16-year-old son, Cyrus, is part of the crew. Along with Cyrus, @Epic Family Road Trip Dan and Peter join this crew as well along with Tanner, Ryan Connelly, and a new face with some stories and skills to share. It’s safe to say that no expedition member will come back from this one the same!
The story continues with the team settled in at Rainy Pass Lodge, Alaska! Clay introduces the team to a 'national treasure', a historical legend you've never heard about. The younger crew heads off for an Alaska adventure, further into the bush while the 'young at heart' stay behind to soak up the Alaska beauty. It's then time to say goodbye to this incredible place, pick up the trucks, and cross a few more locations off their Overlanding bucket list! The adventures continue as the brothers take on some new water skills and the team settles into Overlanding life in AlaskThe return to this vast and breathtakingly beautiful landscape fulfills a long-time goal for Clay Croft, made even sweeter as his 16-year-old son, Cyrus, is part of the crew. Along with Cyrus, @Epic Family Road Trip Dan and Peter join this crew as well along with Tanner, Ryan Connelly, and a new face with some stories and skills to share. It’s safe to say that no expedition member will come back from this one the same!
Back in 2013 on the team's first overland adventure to Alaska, they attempted to drive up to the well-known Knik Glacier. The team found themselves in over their heads—literally, and had to turn back. Now, eight years later, Clay once again has his sights set on taking the team to see this incredible glacier. The way is proving to be just as it was before, replete with powerfully flowing rivers, deep mud, and technical challenges. Hopefully, the team can work together to find a way to the glacier. Whether they make it or not, their attempt will doubtlessly lead to an unforgettable adventure.
The team makes the decision to cross another item off their bucket list, Prudhoe Bay Alaska. This marks the beginning or the end of the Pan-American Highway, a journey Clay has completed but the others have only begun. Cyrus takes the wheel and it's off to explore the Arctic Circle and continue on to the top of the world! Who knows what adventures lie in between?
The team continues to settle into life on the road in Alaska. Cyrus finds himself behind the wheel learning a very important lesson and two members enter into a competition that will leave one of them going home with a new 'look'. Just when they thought things had settled down, new challenges arise as one team member has a humbling experience.
X Overland is BACK for the all-new Season 5! Before Covid struck and locked down most of the world, the team had been itching to cross international waters to continue their journey of overland exploration. Navigating supply-chain setbacks, logistics nightmares, and a world on edge, the X Overland crew is determined to travel once again. The new fleet of overland-ready vehicles featuring a 2022 Toyota Tundra, a 2021 Tacoma, and a 2015 4Runner needs to be tested, packed, and shipped out in time to make it to Europe. The crew is ready. The trucks are built. Now all that’s left is to see if we can get there and start our journey!
Clay, Rachelle, Cyrus, and Kurt meet up with Pete Jr., Dan, and Caroline van Stralen of @Epicfamilyroadtrip to officially begin their overlanding odyssey through Scandinavia! The team is just getting started by exploring the mythic “Land of the Giants” while pushing hard to reach the highest point in Northern Europe on top of Mt. Galdhøpiggen. Viking-built churches dating back a millennium, ancient boreal forests along the secluded Trans Euro Trail, and an epic descent of Norway’s famous Troll’s Road are all a part of this adventure. As Clay says, “Norway is one for the books.” Come along and find out why.
In 2013, X Overland first reached the shores of Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. Seven years later, Clay and the team completed their adventure of overlanding the Pan-American Highway by arriving at the tip of South America. Now, having made it to the highest point in Northern Europe, the team is pushing as hard as they can to reach Nordkapp–the absolute farthest you can drive a vehicle in the Northern Hemisphere. There is a long way to go to reach Norway’s North Cape, and there is a lot to see and experience along the way. Storms are brewing, and it is up to lead navigator, Kurt Williams, to make sure the team doesn’t fall short of their goal.
This episode contains real footage from World War II. Viewer discretion is advised at around 34 minutes in. Having accomplished their goal of reaching Nordkapp, the team is asking themselves the question all overlanders finally arrive at: What’s next? Europe is steeped in history both modern and ancient, and everyone on the team will have to face humanity’s dark, war-torn past while pursuing the light of the present. Heading east as far as they can to connect another major dot on the map, Clay and his crew make camp close to a distant border. Then, it’s off to Finland to discover the horrors and triumphs behind the infamous Soviet-Finnish “Winter War.” Travel with us in Episode 4 and catch the feeling of history right outside your tent!
After experiencing WWII battlefields and the power of European history, the team is ready to have fun! First, they give Kurt Williams a proper send-off with a special night in camp before he boards a plane bound for home. Now, it’s time for his protege, Cyrus, to step up to the plate and show the team the navigation skills he's learned. After pushing hard to return to Norway, everyone is ready to go on an adventure with Rachelle as she attempts to check a major item off her bucket list. This is Episode 5 of The Nordic Series.
Phase Two of the Nordic Expedition is underway! Having left mainland Europe on a ferry bound for Iceland, the team faces a pivotal decision: Go straight to The Land of Fire and Ice or disembark at the Faroe Islands? Clay has some doubts about their choice to get off the boat in the Faroes but is eager to see what these seldom-visited islands have to offer the overlander. What awaits is a week of adventures that include everything from driving the world’s first underwater roundabout located 600 feet beneath the sea to discovering the legendary James Bond’s tombstone. And get ready to slip on your boat shoes to come aboard the ocean-going “Dragin Boat” as the team explores hidden coves beneath cliffs reaching over 1000’ high. With nightfall arriving earlier each day, the team is racing daylight to explore every bit of this amazing archipelago before they set their sights on what promises to be the pinnacle of the expedition: ICELAND.
Our dream of overlanding Iceland has been thirteen years in the making, and when our trucks roll off of this ferry, we begin to live it. Having completed our journey through Northern Europe and our week in the Faroe Islands, the team is ready for this epic final phase of the Nordic Expedition. But with this new beginning come big changes to the team: We say goodbye to Rachelle Croft and hello to Ashley Giordano, and Fleet Manager, Tanner Johnson, reunites with the crew on the shores of Iceland. Then, it’s off to get a taste of Iceland’s infamous “F-Roads” on our way to visit Arctic Trucks, where we will check out these amazing overlanding machines and meet up with local legend Torfi Johannsson. Our 4x4 off-pavement journey through Iceland’s massive glaciers, active volcanoes, myriad rivers, lava fields, and black sand beaches starts now. Join us for Episode 7, and let’s go overlanding through The Land of Fire and Ice!
After arriving at Torfi’s cabin in the middle of a dark and stormy night, the team gets much needed rest and begins to plan their route into Iceland’s interior. With local Icelandic legend, Torfi Johannsson, joining the team for their adventure, the experience is bound to be epic. But will the iconic X Overland fleet be able to keep up with Torfi’s massive “Arctic Truck” built to handle Iceland’s notorious F-Roads? Tanner will have his hands full as Fleet Manager and Clay will have to step aside while Torfi leads the team upon what might be their greatest adventure yet. Deep, powerful river crossings, amazing Icelandic camps shared with local overlanders, wayward travelers in need of help--it’s all in Episode 8 of The Nordic Series.
In this episode of the Nordic Series, Torfi takes us on the most epic road in Iceland yet before saying goodbye. The team then helps Ashly check a bucket list item on her list. Our trucks and recovery skills get put to the test, as we encounter more stranded travelers, and Tanner goes to new levels to keep the trucks in top shape as we continue along Iceland’s notorious F-Roads. Fuel and food are in short supply deep within Iceland’s interior where we find ourselves running on fumes and hope as we approach the isolated village of Moorudalur and finally discover something truly unique to Iceland and enjoy some much-needed shenanigans. Join us on this unforgettable episode to find out what more the country of Iceland has in store for the team!
“TO LIVE, NOT EXIST.” As we reach the end of our Scandinavian odyssey, we have never felt more alive, but before the vehicles start their passage back to the States, there is still much more to experience in our final days in Iceland! Having said goodbye to Torfi, it’s time for Ashley to take charge of the team’s navigation, and she has another bucket list item to lead us to that you won’t want to miss. Meanwhile, Dan is completing his “capstone assignment” of Tanner’s masterclass in photography, producing an image that leaves the team speechless. The team receives an invitation they can't pass up so it's time for another push to the South East to meet up with a special team on another expedition. Cyrus and Clay enjoy some final moments of bonding together as father and son, while Cy considers all that he has learned as a teenager by traveling the world with the team. Spending our remaining days of the expedition touring through the geologic wonders of Iceland, it has become appar
Only 8 months from their return from the Nordic series the XOVERLAND trucks are stuck in port in South Africa. The team must work through the critical delays of the expedition. In addition, the entire Croft family is on the full, two-month expedition. The seasoned 9 member team is the biggest and best yet, and that's exactly what's needed to get through this incredible 10 part journey. The Crofts (Clay, Rachelle, Cyrus -17, Ryder -15, and Eli -13) join Dr. Jon, Richard Giordano, Ashley Giordano (Desk to Glory), and Peter Jr. VanStralen (Epic Family Road Trip) on the ground. Local South African Christoff Eilard (Get Out Go), takes the XO team in and shows them the ropes. The three vehicles, Orion the 22' Toyota Tundra, Simba the 23' Toyota Sequoia, and Raven the 20' Toyota Tacoma are on the ground, stuck in port jail.
With the trucks released, the convoy is rolling in Botswana. The environment and pace are an obvious challenge compared to other continents, and the team is dealing with the chaos of a hectic departure. The terrain is insane and the dangers of the African wild become clear. It's evident that Africa sets the pace, not the team. They just don't know it yet.
Time is running out for Dr. Jon in Botswana. The team makes every effort to maximize his time left before his departure back to the ER in the States. Reality sets in on the dangers of the Okavango Delta, making going to the bathroom an adventure. Namibia looms ahead and the expedition picks up a new guest. So far the Tacoma, Sequoia, and the Tundra are holding together better than the team’s schedule.
Namibia exposes the overland vehicle build weaknesses and stalls the team's progress, but the biggest problem is not mechanical. A new approach to Africa is critical but the team must decide to concede to the environment vs trying to control it. The mechanical problems are teaching the team new things every day. The Tundra, Sequoia, and the Tacoma all have separate issues to address, but the show must go on. After all, the obstacle is the way and someone is about to celebrate a very important birthday. With XO embarking on their longest, remote, section they have ever attempted, travel, logistics and fuel become everything and the smallest details must be calculated.
No fuel, no food, no help. The team has begun one of Namibia’s longest and most remote offroad routes. 800 km of 4x4, unsupported, rocky wilderness in the far north. Problem-solving is the name of the game, 1 km at a time, and the team must work together to make it out.
Van Zyl’s Pass in Namibia! A mistake here has major consequences. It’s time to descend. This is the team's most remote, off-road 4x4 route of the trip, located in the vast, untouched wilderness of Namibia. Dr. Jon is unexpectedly called for a medical issue, and the roads of Namibia strike again.
The team camps near the Skeleton Coast and continues their offroad journey to Windhoek, Namibia. An ongoing tire issue is rearing its head, and the punishing roads are taking their toll on the trucks, and the team. Fuel, food, and water are quickly depleting. The search continues in the vast Namibian wilderness for the Lone Men of the Kaokoland, and the team bids farewell to their new friend.
The team welcomes a guest from the past who wastes no time in diving into the long list of vehicle maintenance after the 842 km off-road journey. Traveling and overlanding through Namibia hits a new stride and the journey continues to surprise the team as they are welcomed into a special event by the locals.
The team fulfills a dream while on the expedition, a day of driving in the dunes of the Skeleton Coast. Due to the fast moving tides of Sandwich Harbor, the team must make a quick exit to avoid being trapped in the dunes. Where to next?
Our trip through Southern Africa has been a trip of a lifetime, and it’s not over yet. We have over 1,000km to go before the end of the expedition, most of it on dirt. The team begins their push through South Africa to explore local 4x4 trails and campsites. A local ECO Trail system is calling our name, but can the trucks and team make it through this remote part of the country? This is just the beginning of our time in Africa.
Beginnings”, Montana…. The episode that started it all! Watch as the xoverland crew heads through the Boulder River valley.
“Take the Hill!”, Pryor Montana… The guys with Expedition Overland travel through the central southern plains of Montana and across the Pryor mountains. The team is tested in their problem solving and group decision making.
“Winter”, BC Canada. Expedition Overland’s third episode “Winter” presented by ExOfficio the simply titled “Winter” episode will show the guys adventure into British Columbia’s remote backcountry roads during one of the biggest storms of the season. Deep snow, fuel, and team communication all present challenges.
“Laugh and Cry”, Moab… In this episode the XO crew travels south of Moab on the Lockhart Basin trail then into Valley of the Gods in southern Utah. The jokes are subtle, and the laughs are as big as the country they travel through. Also, Jeff Downer tells the guys about his past tragedies including his mothers death from breast cancer, being brutally hit on his bike by a drunk driver, and his sisters diagnosis of breast cancer. Then he roles it all up into “life is short and you must pursue your passions!” You will laugh and you just might cry.
“It barely makes sense”, MT/WY… Join the crew as they tackle the Morrison Jeep trail in northern Wyoming with a trailer! This is t he first video in the Americas Series.
“Revelations”, Idaho…. Travel through Idaho with the guys from XO in the second video of the North America series! Get ready for the biggest news yet! The revelations of who the guys are as Overlanders comes full circle.
Old crews join with the new as Expedition Overland returns to the MacKenzie in an attempt to map the fading historical route of Alexander MacKenzie, originally founded in 1793. The team gears up and set off for what could be their most difficult adventure yet.
Day 3 begins with big questions and fuel is quickly becoming a major concern. The trail's rapidly deteriorating conditions presents extreme challenges for the team and is becoming more than they bargained for. For the first time during this expedition, the team begins to doubt if they will reach the end.
In the final episode of this three-part series, the team battles bogs, time, fuel, and dynamic logistics as they fight to map the MacKenzie Trail in it's entirety.