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Team Tuesday: Kathy & Shannon
How do you level up mother-daughter bonding? By competing in the Rebelle Rally, naturally! Please welcome in today’s Team Tuesday, Kathy Francis and Shannon Adams! Two women with a serious passion for working on their rigs, Jeeps (safe to say they each have “multiple!”), [...]
Rebelle Impact – Words by Founder Emily Miller
Today I woke up and before I started in on my projects for the day, I received a notification that some money from our Rebelle Impact loans had been repaid. It was time to pass those funds along. So Rebelle made a loan to [...]
Team Tuesday: Angela & Ana
New to the Rebelle? Yes. New to adventure, challenge, and some serious hard work? Definitely not. Please welcome in today’s Team Tuesday two seismologists and grad school friends out of California, Team #147 She-Wave Velocity - Angela Chung and Ana Aguiar! Originally from the U.K. [...]
Team Tuesday: Rochelle & Melissa
SISTER POWER! Stoked to reintroduce a returning team today, a sister duo from the Pacific Northwest who demonstrated some serious resilience and grit competing last year in their heirloom 1969 Bronco. Coming back for round two, along with their 3rd teammate the new [...]
Team Tuesday: Karen & Dana
It’s only fitting we kick off our first Team Tuesday of 2021 with none other than two OGs of the Rebelle Rally - Team #106 Karen Hoehn and Dana Saxten! One of only two teams to have competed together every single year since [...]
May News: New Partners, 2021 Registration Sold-Out, Waitlist Now Open!
Rebelle Rally Welcomes Scrubblade The Rebelle Rally is excited to announce a new official partner - Scrubblade Scrubblade is the brainchild of former pro BMXer turned inventor, Billy Westbrook. A Southern California based company, Scrubblade is known for its heavy-duty wiperblades with a patened [...]
Meet Justin Gray, Marketing Specialist at Wagan Corp – Official Partner of the 2020 Rebelle Rally
THE YEAR WAS 1983 Microsoft Word launched, the Red Hot Chili Peppers formed, and Rebelle partner Wagan Corporation was founded! We only partner with companies we truly believe in and Wagan is no exception. Like us, Wagan lives for the outdoors - and [...]
Meet Dr. Kevin Stone of The Stone Clinic, Official Partner of the 2020 Rebelle Rally
The world-renowned Stone Clinic is not only an official partner of the Rebelle Rally, they’re also a longtime trusted advisor. Pioneering orthopedic surgeon Dr. Kevin Stone assisted the Rebelle throughout 2020 in countless aspects as we prepared for our event amongst unprecedented times. To say Dr. Stone [...]
From Start to Finish – An Overview of Electrifying the Rebelle Rally
A Successful Beta Test of Adventure-Ready Electric Vehicles When I started the rally, I wanted to ensure the vision of my mentor lived on by making it a platform for stock manufacturer vehicles. He was committed to stock. I am committed to stock. They [...]
2020 Rebelle Rally Field Report – Rebellation
Rebelle Rally Field Update: Day 8- Celebrations Competitors spent Saturday relaxing in the Imperial Sand Dunes (Glamis) following completion of the fifth annual Rebelle Rally. After sleeping in, the teams were treated to a breakfast of chilaquiles and eggs benedict from Michelin star chef [...]
2020 Rebelle Rally Field Report – Day 7
Rebelle Rally Field Update: Day 7- Imperial Sand Dunes Finale The Rebelle Rally starts innocently enough each year with an unscored day in picturesque Lake Tahoe. Don’t be fooled though, this event is a pressure cooker. Now in its fifth year, it is the [...]
2020 Rebelle Rally Field Report – Day 6
Rebelle Rally Field Update: Day 6 - Johnson Valley to Imperial Sand Dunes Day 6 of the Rebelle Rally started in Johnson Valley OHV Area, with teams searching for checkpoints (CPs) scattered amongst the King of the Hammers race course on and around Means [...]
2020 Rebelle Rally Field Report – Day 5
Rebelle Rally Field Update Day 5 - Dumont to Johnson Valley The second half of the Marathon Stage started in Dumont Dunes with CPs located deeper in the dunes than on the previous day. From Dumont the course went to Rasor Open OHV Area, [...]
2020 Rebelle Rally Field Report – Day 4
Rebelle Rally Field Update: Day 4 - Ridgecrest To Dumont Teams travelled from Wagon Wheel OHV Area through Trona Pinnacles and Death Valley on their way to Dumont Dunes during Day 4 of the 2020 Rebelle Rally. Highs and lows were the theme for [...]
2020 Rebelle Rally Field Report – Day 3
Rebelle Rally Field Update: Day 3 - Ridgecrest Loop Day 3 of the Rebelle Rally started with an on route Rebelle Enduro Challenge (REC) right out of the Base Camp. Teams were shown the road book briefly ahead of time but then did not [...]
2020 Rebelle Rally Field Report – Day 2
Rebelle Rally Field Update Day 2 - Tonopah to Ridgecrest Teams arrived at Base Camp 2 well after sunset on the longest stage of the 2020 Rebelle Rally. Day 2 saw the standings shaken up in both the 4x4 and X-Cross Classes, with fatigue [...]
2020 Rebelle Rally Field Report – Day 1
Rebelle Rally Field Update: Day 1- Tonopah Loop If Day 1 of the fifth Rebelle Rally taught us anything, it is just how tight of a competition we can expect in 2020. Out of a total of 200 points accumulated on the first scored [...]
2020 Rebelle Rally Field Report- Prologue
Rebelle Rally Field Update Day 0 - Prologue Lake Tahoe, CA Although the first vehicle did not leave the line until 9 AM this morning, Rebelles were awoken by Emily Miller’s now infamous cowbell at the dark and chilly hour of 5 AM at [...]
2020 Rebelle Rally Tech Inspection
Rebelle Rally Field Update Tech Inspection Lake Tahoe, CA Now in its fifth year, the Rebelle Rally is a driving and navigation rally that spans over ten days and 1,500 miles across the wilds of Nevada and California, making it the longest competitive off-road [...]
Team Tuesday: Melissa & Amy
Two fifty year old women, a badass 2006 Red LJ Rubicon, a passion for off-road, and an ode to Saturday Night Live will introduce today's Team Tuesday. Bringing a century's worth of life experience to the Rebelle, plus eight Rebelles on their resumé, please [...]
The Rebelle Rally Welcomes Iridium as 2020 Safety and Communications Partner
We are pleased to welcome Iridium as our 2020 Safety and Communications Partner! Iridium may be a new official partner, but the Rebelle knows the company well - having invested in their satellite communication systems and Iridium enabled products since the inaugural rally in 2016. The rally, competitors, [...]
Team Tuesday 2020: Chris & Emily
How about the Rebelle Rally for the ultimate mother-daughter bonding? You'll have to ask returning team The Benzies, a mother-daughter duo from San Diego who are back for their third Rally in 2020! And did we mention the team is comprised of an Aerospace engineering executive/business [...]
2020 Team Tuesday: Tracie & Wendy
Today's Team Tuesday is comprised of two Texas Tough women who will be piloting the first Range Rover in the Rebelle Rally. An artist/welder and artist/furniture maker, they are in it to push their own boundaries and see what they are made of this [...]
Team Tuesday 2020: Andrea & Anna
The Waypoint Wanderers are back! This duo comprised of a 3rd and 4th year Rebelle, is headed back to our fifth anniversary to tackle a little unfinished business - in their sweet FJ no less. In today's Team Tuesday, please welcome returning Team #148 [...]
Team Tuesday 2020: Stacey & Christine
Fun facts about today's Team Tuesday: one is a Chief Officer of any Gross Tonnage upon Oceans, the other is a Certified Athletic Trainer, they're longtime friends and Toyota truck owners, is out of her comfort zone on land, the other is fulfilling her [...]
Team Tuesday 2020: Laura & Susan
Reasons #1001 to compete in the Rebelle Rally: to have your kids and grandkids keep asking: “You’re doing WHAT?!” That's exactly what 2020 competitor Laura Moore keeps hearing after announcing her participation in the 2020 Rebelle Rally. And she's totally cool with it because [...]
Team Tuesday 2020: Jessi & Paulette
If you believe in something, you have to go for it. We've heard from countless Rebelles who wonder why they waited so long to compete thinking they weren't "ready" before. In the Rebelle, you can only prepare so much before you just have to [...]
Rebelle Rally Debuts the Electrified Designation for Electric, Plug-In Hybrid Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
Rivian to showcase the highly anticipated R1T in the 4x4 Class Mitsubishi returns with the Outlander PHEV in the Crossover Class Power Innovations to deliver green power for BEV fast charging and base camp August 17, 2020 (Reno, NV) – The Rebelle Rally announces [...]
Team Tuesday 2020: Laura & Wendy
What do you get when you combine an Olympian/Extreme Freeskiing Champ/Mom with a Lawyer/Explorer/Mom? There's only one answer - Team Fearless! Welcome in today's Team Tuesday, Team #188 Laura Wanlass and Wendy Fisher! These two are no strangers to the Rebelle. This will be [...]
Team Tuesday 2020 – Erin & Sara
Any Rebelle can tell you, you never know how you'll meet your first Rebelle teammate. Case in point: Erin Vogel and Sara Swenson. Both gave the Rebelle teammate questionnaire form a shot, reached out to each other, and went on to attend a dunes [...]
Ram Trucks Announces Their Participation in the 2020 Rebelle Rally
Ram Trucks announced their support of Team 4 Corners, Nena Barlow and Chris Mayne, in the 2020 Rebelle Rally. This will be the third time the duo has competed together with Ram's partnership, and the fourth year Ram has partnered with Barlow in the [...]
Team Tuesday 2020 – Liza & Sue
Could today's Team Tuesday consist of the coolest grandmothers on the block? We think yes! Liza Tough (Tuffy) and Sue (Swell) Chapin are from beautiful British Columbia, and have dreamed of competing in the Rebelle for years. With a love of exploration and discovery, [...]
Team Tuesday 2020: Mandy & Irma
Who says Team Tuesdays can't happen on Wednesdays? This team is definitely worth the wait! Meet Team #139 Hemispheres United. Mandy Brezina and Irma Bosch met at a How to Rebelle in Colorado and instantly hit it off with a mutual adventurous spirit and [...]
Team Tuesday 2020 – Sedona & Lyn
What's in a name? We'll find out in today's Team Tuesday - Sedona Blinson and Lyn Woodward, Team #106 Wild Grace! This is the second year these two are competing together in a Nissan vehicle. Last year they drove the Armada Mountain Patrol and [...]
Team Tuesday 2020: Rochelle & Melissa
What could possibly be better than competing with your sister in the Rebelle? Competing with your sister in the Rebelle in your father's 1969 Bronco! Stoked to welcome Team Roaming Wolves to today's Team Tuesday. With an adventurous spirit and shared goal for the [...]
Rebelle July Newsletter
Welcome to July! It's a wild ride as we head into month, but we are hanging on tight and making plans for a great 5th Anniversary edition of the Rebelle Rally. What used to be an achilles heel with no onsite spectators, has created an [...]
Team Tuesday 2020: Emme & Rebecca
One of only two teams who have competed together every single year since the inaugural Rebelle Rally in 2016 - meet 2019 CUV champs Emme Hall and Rebecca Donaghe. These two are known for their quick wit and humor, but don't let that fool [...]
Team Tuesday 2020: Rachelle & Taylor
TEAM TUESDAY IS BACK! We're celebrating our fifth anniversary this year, and excited to kick off our fifth round of Rebelle Rally Team Tuesdays today! And, it's only fitting we begin with the 4x4 champs from 2019 who will be back this year to defend [...]
Reflections and Looking Forward
For the past several days, we have looked at the murder of George Floyd with such incredible sadness, grief and continued concern for our country. And what fears us most is the eventual fade of the moment, the return to our everyday lives where [...]
May Newsletter – Humor, Inspiration & a Deep Dive Behind Putting the Rolls Royce SUV to the Test
SWITCHING IT UP We'd like to start things off by thanking you for supporting our newsletter. This month we change it up a bit as we focus on not merely news, but on the lifestyle of Rebelle. So keep reading and you will find: [...]
Facebook Live – Jeep Prep
Join Nena Barlow of Barlow Adventures for a course on how to get your Jeep rally ready! As the owner and operator of Barlow Adventure, Nena has been in the Jeep business since 1996. Not only is her knowledge of Jeeps extensive to say [...]
Roadshow by CNET – Rolls-Royce Cullinan Goes Off-Road, Wins the 2019 Rebelle Rally
The 2019 Rebelle Rally was a competition full of many firsts, including the first entry of a Rolls-Royce - the $400,000 Cullinan to be exact. And the team to pilot the vehicle to a win in the Crossover class was none other than 4x [...]
Facebook Live – Recovery Basics
We couldn't wait to have Overlanding BC take over our Facebook page for their course on Recovery Basics. This crew is one of the few companies we recommend for training - they are top notch instructors in the industry, and with a top notch [...]
Facebook Live – Rally Competitor Marketing
Not only did Charlene Bower win the first ever Rebelle Rally in the 4x4 class, she also happens to own Ladies Offroad Network and Bower Media. To say she knows a thing or two about off-roading and marketing is an understatement. We are thrilled [...]
Facebook Live – How to Avoid Common Mistakes on the Rebelle
Chris Woo has seen it all during his 4 years at Rebelle Rally Tech Director, including competitor mistakes that could have been avoided. So Chris put together some helpful tips for Rebelles and future Rebelles on not only being prepared for the competition, but [...]
Facebook Live – Seven Ways to Make Coffee on the Trail
With 4 Rebelles under her belt and 30 years in the army, Rachael Ridenour knows a thing or two about making coffee in remote areas and on the fly. Watch Rachael's seven ways to make coffee, and you'll be caffeinated on the trail in [...]
Facebook Live – Get Ready to Rally!
Rachelle Croft, 2x Rebelle and 2019 4x4 Champ, walks us through packing it up for the rally - everything you need to know about getting your bags ready AND your vehicle.
Facebook Live – Suspension Basics
Join Rebelle Official Suspension partner TOTAL CHAOS in the shop for suspension basics.
Facebook Live – Latitude/Longtitude
Rebelle founder Emily Miller guides you through how to plot latitude / longitude coordinates on a paper map.
Facebook Live – Enduro Timing Part Two
Part two of Enduro Timing with Chrissie Beavis.
Facebook Live – Enduro Timing Part One
Watch Head Rally Judge and Scoring Director Chrissie Beavis discuss enduro timing, how to make calculations and understand Time/Speed/Distance. With Chrissie's experience as a (winning) professional navigator on the rally circuit, this is a must watch for new and returning Rebelles!
2020 Rebelle Rally Team Scholarship Program One Winners Announced
We are delighted to announce the recipients of the 2020 Rebelle Rally Scholarship - Program One. The scholarships attracted numerous applicants from across the country and beyond. This is the first ever scholarship program for the Rebelle Rally, and began with the generosity of [...]
Facebook Live: All About Roadbooks – Part 2
Rally Navigator Mike Shirley's Part Two utilizing the Rally Navigator website and app.
Facebook Live: All About Roadbooks – Part 1
Join Rally Navigator founder Mike Shirley as he covers roadbook essentials for new and returning Rebelles - how to read, make your own, and practice. If roadbooks are new to you or you need a refresh, this is a must tune-in.
Facebook Live: Think Like a Map
Maps have a fascinating history and we are literally lost without them! Join Emily Miller for topics including history, map making, map reading, scales, determining heading and distance, and how to be successful by “thinking like a map.” The class includes downloadable maps you [...]
Facebook Live: Thrival Not Survival – Preparing and Managing for Cold and Heat Exposure
Watch 4x Rebelle, Army veteran, and instructor Rachael Ridenour as she discusses tips, tricks, and practical information for Rebelles, outdoor enthusiasts, and any adventurer!
