Class IV Podcast

Cate talks with former paramedic and offroad and overlanding enthusiast Brandie Shydo from Exploring NH about essential safety tips, first aid know-how, and preparedness strategies for all your off-road adventures. From handling vehicle emergencies to wilderness first aid and the importance of knowing how to use the kit you do have.

All about how to do "The Pilgrimage" from check-in, camping, finding routes, and everything else you need to know if you're attending The Pilgrimage this year or plan to in the future!

Derek and Cate talk about the upcoming meet and greet this weekend at Worthy Burger in South Royalton, VT, our upcoming trail cleanup day and ladies wheeling day next month, Vermont Ghost Towns and Mining Towns. See Mike Sondone's YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/EmKzfpSROTI?si=kg3gMZA33TwmMIpI

Derek and his better-half Cate talk about upgrades to the Range Rover for 2024, setting up a ladies off-roading/outdoors group, planning our Land Rovers-only event Rover Revival , the Northeast Excursion event and the Class IV Cook-Off event. Info about Vermont fishing season and licensing.

Derek answers some questions ahead of The Pilgrimage tickets going on sale this Friday. What is The Pilgrimage? What is a Class IV road? What's it all about? How do the maps work? How much does it cost?

Eric talks with Derek about the history of Lucky8 and innovation in the Land Rover offroad and accessories market. Live from The Pilgrimage 2023 in South Royalton, Vermont.

Derek and Hugh talk about our recent pre-running of the Vermont Class IV trails and the very unexpectedly difficult conditions we encountered on what was previously a green-level trail.

With Derek and McTavish. Class IV roads, Vermont Flooding, Derek's Military Land Rover 110 build and story about importing it from the UK.

Derek and Cate talk about some of the best places for provisioning and dining while traveling the Class 4 roads in Vermont.

Derek and his son Hugh talk about some of the upcoming events for Pilgrimage registrants, interesting places to explore in the Vermont, recent vehicle upgrades as well as the quirks of a Pinzgauer and more!

Derek and his wife Cate talk about vehicle fire safety, driving on the wrong side of the road in the US, their experience touring Scotland in a vintage Land Rover and so much more.

Derek and Chris talk about the beginning of The Pilgrimage, how they got started in off-roading and overlanding and what to expect when attending The Pilgrimage. The Pilgrimage 2023 is October 5-8 2023 in South Royalton, Vermont.