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Here we are again, on the verge of another Mexico adventure which so many of us have had the privilege of experiencing in years past… As our support crew “Returns to Baja” with an all new EXO offering, we can’t wait to share what many of us feel is the pinnacle of off-road experiences. Our focus for this event is slightly skewed compared to other events in which we have led and participated in the past. Giving each participant the experience of a lifetime is much more than just plotting a course and chasing dust… We want our participants to truly soak in the local flavor, and let each participant discover for themselves the bit of Baja magic that can only be experienced… not simply described. Our focus aims on ensuring a safe, relaxing, and fun run for all participants. But make no mistake, both you and your truck will be challenged on some of the toughest off-road terrain in the world, which we will guide you through in the safest manner possibly while still allowing you to cut loose and experience true off-road freedom.
The Return to Baja run will begin Thursday, May 12th through May 16th. After meeting north of the border in Southern California, our crew and participants will cross into Mexico as a group at the Tecate border crossing. From there we’ll hit the dirt all the way into Ensenada for the first night of socializing, while enjoying food and drinks poolside.
Friday morning our route takes the group south, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean, as we make our way towards our destination of San Quintin, and the legendary “Javier” who runs the hotel and cooks our meals! Whether it’s fresh sushi from fish he caught that day, or made-from-scratch guacamole and street tacos, it’s always a great time with great food… Less we not forget his famous hand-made margaritas.
We will have an early departure from San Quintin on Saturday morning, as we begin our longest day by far… covering more than 220 miles on our way to our destination for that evening, San Felipe on the Sea of Cortez. A favorite Baja destination of many, surrounded by some of the toughest off-road racing terrain in the world… a spectacle you truly have to see to believe, putting most of us in awe as our near-stock vehicles slowly lumber over obstacles which are danced over by trophy trucks.
Sunday our group will have a few local guided routes selected to show you some of what San Felipe has to offer… cruises down the beach, inland to the sand dunes, and downtown for celebration and socializing. That evening we will hold a group dinner where we recap the event, raffle some great sponsor prizes, and recognize various individuals for their “efforts” in one way or another.
Lastly, Monday morning, we will depart as a group for the paved drive back to the USA, crossing in Calexico where our adventure concludes.
What’s INCLUDED:
- Professionally designed pre-ran course.
- Trail Support: Mechanics, commonly damaged stock spare parts, welding equipment, support truck and trailer, technical/GPS support, and fully equipped chase trucks.
- Hotel Rooms for each destination
- Dinner included in San Quentin (breakfast too!) and San Felipe.
- Return to Baja event specialized clothing for driver and passenger
- Raffle Prizes from top vendors and sponsors
What’s REQUIRED (checklist will be performed stateside, trucks will be turned away if all items are not met):
- MOST IMPORTANTLY: Level-headed driving, within your capabilities
Mexico has many rules and regulations which participants may not be familiar with. The list below is VERY important that we follow, any restricted items brought into Mexico could mean imprisonment, and large fines.
- Passport for all participants (Driver, Passengers)
- Current registration and license plates
- Mexico full-coverage insurance for your truck (Instant Mexico Auto Insurance - Always Open, Quote & Buy On-line is recommended, used by SCORE)
- Off-Road-Ready truck, all services, proper prep, all in working order
- 2 full-size spare tires
- Race Radio 50-Watt or greater (details regarding frequencies to TBD)
- Off-Road lights to supplement stock headlights
- GPS chart plotter, Lowrance recommended
- 5 gallons extra fuel
- Case of bottled water
- Basic tools and recovery gear (Strap, shackles, jack, etc)
- Fire Extinguisher
- Layered clothing, for possibly variety of weather conditions
- Cooler recommended
- Breakfast and Lunch will not be provided, plan accordingly
- $20 in small US bills (singles) for Toll Roads
- Most locations accept USD, pesos can be used if preferred
- (Detailed item recommendation list to be provided to participants
What’s RESTRICTED:
- All weapons or ammunition of ANY type (even a single bullet)
- Large knives (small pocketknife OK, placed in tool bag, not cab)
- Any and all non-prescribed narcotics (Pills, drugs, etc)
- Marijuana (including prescribed, they won’t accept your medical marijuana card, haha)
- Drug paraphernalia or residue of ANY kind
- Alcohol on the roads/trails (There will be time to drink each evening)
- Use of US credit/debit cards not recommended, cash preferred for your own credit protection. (Speak with our event staff for details)
- Reckless driving or speeding on public roads is ABSOLUTELY prohibited at all times.
What is the cost?
This price for the run will be $1,850 per vehicle, including one passenger. There will be a limited number of open spaces for this run, due to the nature of the location and support that needs to be provided. To provide the absolute best experience possible for each and every participant, the group size will be no larger than 10 trucks excluding our support vehicles. Spaces will be reserved on a first-come basis, upon receipt of payment. Payment must be received to guarantee your spot on this upcoming run.
Additional passengers can be added for a cost of $200 to cover food and clothing (room allocated for your vehicle must be shared with all your passengers, as some places simply do not have enough rooms to accommodate any more people).
Cancellation Policy:
You may secure your spot with a $500 deposit. Your $500 deposit is refundable for the first 3 days after payment is received. There will be no refunds given after this period, due to the deposits we must place on our hotels, and the expenses of the promotional materials. The remaining $1350 is due no later than March 25th.*
Event participation is 100% transferable without fees in the event you are unable to attend, and need to cancel, and do not wish to be penalized for the late cancellation. This arrangement would need to be worked out on a personal basis between yourself, and the participant taking your place. We can assist in finding a participant to take your place if we have a waiting list of participants, but ultimately the transfer of participation will be the responsibility of the owner if they cannot attend the event.
We are excited to bring the EXO runs and it’s participants to new locations, and guarantee this will be the run of a lifetime for many participants. Our goal is to provide a safe and fun experience for all, helping each participant successfully complete the adventure, building new experience and creating new friendships. This is NOT a race, but an adrenaline-filled experience that will give each driver a taste of the Baja peninsula in the safest way possible.
As mentioned before, this run will be booked on a FIRST COME-FIRST SERVE basis. We will be fair and accept the timeliest entries first.
To register head to our site here: http://www.expeditionxoffroad.com/#!return-to-baja/e8dlj
Thank You, we look forward to seeing you all on the trail.
-EXO Crew
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