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Team MtnSubi
Carey and Andrea met and became fast friends during the 2021 Rebelle Rally. They are teaming up for the second time this year, proudly supported by Subaru of America in a 2025 Forester Hybrid. Carey and Andrea are stoked to take on whatever challenges the Rebelle Rally has for them this year as Team MtnSubi!
Carey is back for her 5th year as the Driver for Team MtnSubi. She is a proud mom of 2, and is a passionate Subaru offroad enthusiast who loves to share her knowledge with the off-road community. She hosts trail runs and skills clinics to show how capable these vehicles are and to ensure basic trail etiquette knowledge is passed along to new trail users.
Andrea Shaffer is back for her 9th year competing, 2nd year with Team MtnSubi, and is an “Original Rebelle.” She lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she has lived since she was 3. She is a proud mom to 3 kids, is an educator at her kids’ school, and is a vinyl sticker and decal business owner. She’s been married to her husband Michael since 2005, and they enjoy getting outside with their kids, camping and off-roading. Some of her favorite adventures, besides the Rebelle Rally, have been her trips to Alaska, Canada and Moab.
Subaru of America, RalliTEK, Anderson Design & Fabrication, RaceWorks Coilovers, Milestar Tires, Sherpa, Diode Dynamics, TORQ Masters, Scrubblade, B. Stubbs Designs, EcoHitch, MACC Creations
Carey Lando
Driver
Carey Lando, known as MtnSubi, is a curious, hands-on adventurer who turned a budding passion for off-road learning into a disciplined pursuit of vehicle mastery, terrain reading, and continuous improvement. Grounded in practical problem-solving and a love of adventure, Carey brings steady focus, resilience, and a supportive nature to every rally and adventure.
What is your occupation and what does that mean to you?
Project Manager for public works projects, and am leaning into the off-road education field.
Residence:
Lynnwood, WA
If you attended college or University where did you go and what was your major?
Sonoma State University, Environmental Studies and Planning
Favorite Quote:
"Problem solving on the fly is where learning becomes action."
Fun Fact:
I have an adventure cat named Forest and recently adopted a gremlin puppy at a Subaru adoption event.
Why the Rebelle? Why now?
I can’t imagine missing the Rebelle now that I’ve caught the bug. It is a much-needed respite from the digital world and a personal challenge that helps me reset my goals and perspectives for the coming year.
Who, or what, inspires you most?
I am inspired by people who are giving it their all and following their dreams and passions.
Top three favorite podcasts / books / shows
Subie & You Podcast, Dirt Subies, You
Greatest adventure to date?
Prior Years Competed:
2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
What are your competition objectives and why?
My competition objectives are the same as each prior year: we run our own rally with these priorities in order: 1. Be a good teammate, 2. Help others, and then 3. Be competitive.
What makes you tick, outside of work?
I love spending time in big landscapes, from the open deserts, sand dunes, high mountain passes, and deep forests of the western US. I find it greatly fulfilling to push my Subaru to its limits and help others learn about off-roading their AWD.
What is your background in motorsports, and how does that shape how you're approaching the Rebelle?
I walked into Rebelle 2021 with minimal motorsports exposure. The experience pushed me to chase knowledge—about my vehicle, off-road techniques, and the fears I’d avoided. Since then, I’ve fallen into a love of all things off-road and made deliberate, ongoing growth a habit: learning, practicing, and sharpening my approach every season.
Which terrain is your favorite part of the course and why?
Sand dunes! It's the most intimidating terrain, but also the most exhilarating to successfully navigate and conquer. Who can resist making rainbows on the dunes?!
What is the most challenging part of the Rally for you?
The most challenging part of the Rebelle is when it ends. It's a difficult experience to describe, but it provides a unique opportunity to disconnect from the juggles of life and focus on one set of objectives. The bonds formed during the Rebelle are unlike any other, and the time we spend together is so special.
How has the rally changed you and what made you want to come back?
The rally gave me real self-confidence in learning new things and a habit of continuous improvement. I come back for the ongoing opportunities to test, refine, and expand what I know, plus the camaraderie and feedback from the Rebelle community that keep pushing me to be steadier, smarter, and more resilient.
What is your occupation and what does that mean to you?
Teachers Assistant at my kids school. I love being able to be at the same school as my kids and randomly see them throughout the day. I also own my own small business making vinyl stickers and decals.
Residence:
Las Vegas, NV
If you attended college or University where did you go and what was your major?
University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Bachelors in Criminal Justice and Communication
Favorite Quote:
"It’s better to be hated for who you are, than to be loved for who you’re not."
Fun Fact:
Pineapple is my favorite pizza topping.
Why the Rebelle? Why now?
The better question is why not the Rebelle? This year will be my 9th time competing, always as a navigator, and the things I learn and experience each year help mold me into a better person.
Who, or what, inspires you most?
Those that never give up. The ones that fight through whatever circumstances life has given them.
Top three favorite podcasts / books / shows
Crime Junkie, Small Town Dicks, Park Predators
Greatest adventure to date?
Becoming a mom
Prior Years Competed:
2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
What are your competition objectives and why?
Be the best teammate I can. Help others when possible. Then be competitive.
What makes you tick, outside of work?
Bowling, Family Camping/Adventure trips
What kind of cool experiences do you have outside of the Rebelle?
Spent 5 weeks driving to Alaska, High School Bowling Coach
Which terrain is your favorite part of the course and why?
Anything that has aspen trees, those are my favorite!
What is the most challenging part of the Rally for you?
As a navigator, the hardest part for me is when we wide miss. It has taken me a long time to figure out how to brush it off and move on with the day.
How has the rally changed you and what made you want to come back?
The rally has given me some of my best friends, without whom, I wouldn't be who I am. They push me daily to be a better version of myself. Coming back each year makes me a better wife, mom, friend and coworker.
Vehicle
2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Touring
Team MtnSubi is partnered with Subaru of America, competing in a one-of-a-kind modified 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid. Over the past few months, the car was built out to show how capable a hybrid platform can be, taking it to iconic offroad meccas such as Hells Revenge in Moab, Swing Arm City, Black Bear Pass, Imogene Pass, and Ophir Pass. It has a 3.5” lift with RaceWorks GZ-R coilover suspension, adjustable arms package by RalliTEK, full skid plates (including a custom high-voltage power line protection) by ADF, 30” Patagonia AT Pro tires by Milestar, a full roof rack by Sherpa, lighting by Diode Dynamics, and a rear locker by TORQ Masters. For the bold livery, B. Stubbs Vinyl & Graphix nailed Carey’s vision of the classic Subaru rally livery combined with her outdoorsy Outback MtnSubi design.
