NEWS / BLOG
2020 Rebelle Team Sponsorship Announced for New Teams!
Beyond thrilled to start the New Year off right with some incredible news for brand new Rebelle competitors. A scholarship fund has been created specifically to help new teams on their journey to the 2020 Rebelle Rally! For new teams who lack a competition [...]
Mapbox-based Map of Rebelles
Two fundamentals of the Rebelle Rally? Community and maps. Through out partner Mapbox and with the powerful technology available today, we are able to bring our global community together. And we're excited to announce our favorite map yet just came out - our Mapbox-based [...]
How to Rebelle – Vancouver
The Rebelle Rally is excited to announce our official partnership with Overlanding BC to expand preparation and training opportunities for women in British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest! We will kick it off with our “How To Rebelle” one-day training intensive in the Vancouver [...]
Meet Caitlyn Stout, Director of Stout Tent – 2019 Rebelle Rally Glamping Partner
This year, the Stout Tents that lined four Rebelle Rally basecamps were anything but easy to miss. Standing out amongst the desert terrain were beautifully crafted, canvas, beige glamping tents. A first on the Rebelle Rally and something eagerly anticipated amongst our guests. And [...]
Rebelle Rally at SEMA – Today at the AIRAID Booth!
MEET THE REBELLE RALLY AT SEMA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH 10 AM - 4 PM AIRAID BOOTH # 22755 Meet the Rebelle Crew! See the AIRAID Rally Jeep! We will give away an AIRAID Intake via Facebook Live at 3 pm! Want your chance to [...]
Rebelle Rally Field Update: Rebellation
Awards and Gala The 2019 Rebelle Rally came to a close on Saturday with a public awards ceremony at San Diego’s Broadway Pier and the annual gala at Coasterra. Teams aired up their tires and made the drive from Glamis back to San Diego [...]
Rebelle Rally Field Update: Day 7
Imperial Sand Dunes Finale The Rebelle Rally started innocently enough eight days ago with an unscored day leaving from picturesque Lake Tahoe. Don’t be fooled though, this event is an absolute pressure cooker. Rebelle founder Emily Miller and Course Director Jimmy Lewis set up [...]
Rebelle Rally Field Update: Day 6
Cougar Buttes to Imperial Sand Dunes Rebelles awoke to a beautiful fall morning at Cougar Buttes with perfect temperatures and an absolutely stunning sunrise. The beauty quickly gave way to whooped out paths and rocky trails as the teams criss-crossed Johnson OHV Valley looking [...]
Rebelle Rally Field Update: Day 5
Wagon Wheel to Cougar Buttes As the Rebelle Rally reached Day 5, some teams are finding their stride while fatigue is taking its toll on others. “This event wouldn’t have the impact on the competitors if it was only three or four days long,” [...]
Rebelle Rally Field Update: Day 4
Harrison Ranch to Wagon Wheel After a chilly night self-camping in the mountains at the private Harrison Ranch, Rebelles descended back down to lower elevations and warmer climes at Wagon Wheel OHV Area. The course passed through the spectacular Jawbone Canyon, where they refueled [...]
Rebelle Rally Field Update: Day 3
Wagon Wheel to Harrison Ranch Rebelle Rally competitors enjoyed warmer temperatures overnight in the Wagon Wheel OHV Area outside of Ridgecrest, California. Wagon Wheel was one of four new open OHV areas visited by the rally in 2019. What is the importance of open [...]
Rebelle Rally Field Update: Day 2
Gold Point to Wagon Wheel Day 2 was a long one for Rebelle teams, covering 390 kilometers. The teams departed Gold Point starting at 7 AM on a Rebelle Enduro Challenge before heading to Amargosa Dunes (aka Big Dune) south of Beatty, Nevada. Many [...]
Rebelle Rally Field Update: Day 1
Gold Point Loop Rebelle Rally competitors were awoken at 5 AM by the sound of rally founder Emily Miller and her now famous cowbell. Spending a chilly night in cowboy country at Gold Point, Nevada, it was more appropriate than ever. The first scored [...]
Rebelle Rally Field Update: Day 0
Teams departed The Village at Squaw Valley before first light and headed east into the rising sun on Day 0 of the Rebelle Rally. Why is it called Day 0 and not Day 1? First-year and experienced Rebelles alike were given the opportunity to [...]
Team Tuesday 2019: Karah & Rachael
Team 207 Record The Journey Rachael Ridenour and Team Record The Journey are back for their fourth year at the Rebelle Rally, but don’t be fooled into thinking you have this team all figured out. Last year’s Team Spirit Award co-winner and all around [...]
Jeep® Returns as Media and Awards Partner of the 2019 Rebelle Rally
October 2, 2019 (Reno, NV) - As the Rebelle Rally quickly approaches, Jeep® returns to support the women’s off-road navigation endurance competition. The iconic four-wheel drive brand is the 2019 media and awards partner for the 10-day event that is scheduled October 10-19, 2019. [...]
Team Tuesday 2019: Marie & Jessica
Today’s Team Tuesday has a theme for their first Rebelle together - Joy in the Journey. Marie Campbell and Jessica Moore, Team #183 Unbroken Journey, are two Texans who serendipitously met this June, and after bonding over a mutual love of adventure and navigation, [...]
Team Tuesday 2019: Rori & Tiffany
Does off-roading, exploring, and causing a little chaos spark joy in your life? Then you’ll relate to today’s Team Tuesday. Rori Lewis and Tiffany Walker are entering third year Rebelle territory this October, along with Tiffany’s TOTAL CHAOS equipped FJ. This team loves adventure, [...]
Rebelle Rally Announces KÜHL as 2019 Official Clothing Sponsor
September 18, 2019 (Reno, NV) The Rebelle Rally is pleased to announce KÜHL as Official Clothing Sponsor of the 2019 Rebelle Rally. KÜHL has proven themselves to be an extremely committed partner, not only in making the most premium gear, but in their belief [...]
Team Tuesday 2019: Noelle & Lola
Today’s Team Tuesday has been friends for 20 years, are travel buddies, share a love for adventure, and can soon add Rebelle teammates to their resumé. Piloting a bright yellow 2015 Subaru Crosstrek, Team #201 Noelle Sanders and Lisa “Lola” Wolford are ready to [...]
Meet Chris Woo, Rebelle Rally Technical Director
Rebelle Rally Technical Director Chris Woo is more than qualified for the job. As the Director of Lift Maintenance for the SquawAlpine Ski Resort, he also spends countless hours at the race shop prepping race cars and pre-runners, testing, pre-running for races, racing with the Hall Racing USA team, helping [...]
Strong Vehicle Manufacturer Participation for October’s Rebelle Rally
Vehicle Manufacturers Continue to Build Strong Participation in the 2019 Rebelle Rally September 10, 2019 (Reno, NV) – The 4th annual Rebelle Rally kicks off October 10th in Olympic Valley, California with a strong lineup of vehicle manufacturer participation. The 10-day navigation rally is a [...]
Team Tuesday 2019: Anna & Andrea
Better together? Passion and perseverance. Today’s Team Tuesday shares both qualities, and those grit factors led them to their Rebelle Rally return this year. Anna Lewis (and her sweet FJ) is competing in her second Rebelle, and Andrea Shaffer is coming back for year [...]
Meet Steven duBois, Brand Manager of AIRAID – 2019 Rebelle Rally Premier Partner
HACK THE HOOD. 2019 Rebelle Premier Partner AIRAID has had a pivotal role for 20+ years in the automotive aftermarket industry. Key factors? High quality products, a performance minded line-up, breathing new life into adventure, and a commitment to all of the above - [...]
Team Tuesday 2019: Eliza & Kendra
The Rebelle not only brings strangers together, it brings strangers together to compete...together. Today’s Team Tuesday showcases a team who has never competed with each other, and also never met in person! Two like-minded women sharing a love for adventure and serious determination chops [...]
Team Tuesday 2019: Chelsea & Kristian
A 1992 Mercedes Benz G Wagon running on chocolate-based biodiesel. A dynamic pair of sisters whose desert adventures date back to college. One epic adventure this October bringing all three together to test their skills this October. Please welcome in today’s Team Tuesday, Team [...]
Team Tuesday 2019: Karen & Dana
How does it feel to compete in every single Rebelle since the inaugural 2016 competition? You’ll have to ask this next team in less than three months. Karen Hoehn and Dana Saxten, two San Diego moms with a drive for adventure (literally) will be [...]
Gearing up for the 4th Rebelle Rally
August 2019 Newsletter ROCKY MOUNTAIN OVERLAND RALLY We just wrapped up the first Rocky Mountain Overland Rally in Gunnsion, Colorado. Rebelle founder Emily Miller was on hand to teach Rebelle U courses including drive training, compass and map navigation and our new and popular [...]
Team Tuesday 2019: Debbie & Maria
The mother-daughter bond is like no other, and today’s Team Tuesday is taking it next level by competing in the Rebelle - together. With 2018 Rebelle Maria Guitar participating alongside her mother Debbie Bruen as Team #114 Sand Cats Rally Team, they’re not afraid [...]
REBELLE U NEWS – 2019 Sand Dune Training Now Open for Registration
Meet the women of our dunes trainings: From Canadians to Coloradans to regional Californians, they all spent three intense days in the Southern California desert with founder Emily Sturges Miller and other top-notch instructors learning and increasing dunes driving skills at Rebelle U. The [...]
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Enters the New Cullinan SUV in the 2019 Rebelle Rally
NEWS RELEASE July 1, 2019 (Reno, NV) - Today, Rolls-Royce announced their participation in the 2019 Rebelle Rally. The company will showcase the new Cullinan SUV with experienced competitors and 2018 Rebelle Rally co-champions Emme Hall and Rebecca Donaghe at the helm. This exciting entry will [...]
June Newsletter – Course Surprises, AIRAID Offer, & 2019 Event Info!
In case you missed it, our June newsletter is full of exciting information for every Rebelle fan. Read on to find all about course surprises, how AIRAID leveled up their support, and details on our upcoming competition less than four months away! 2019 REBELLE [...]
Team Tuesday 2019: Chris & Anna
Team Tuesday 2019: Chris & Anna When your common denominator is a vehicle, you drive an FJ in the Rebelle. So is the case with today’s Team Tuesday, Chris Cole and Anna Loy! With a love of off-roading and adventure enthusiasm, they're gearing [...]
Team Tuesday 2019: Thayer & Penny
Don’t call it a comeback: Team Tuesday has returned with another fierce duo headed to the Rebelle this October! Thayer Low and Penny Dale are automotive-minded women, and met over Instagram via one common love - Land Rovers. Having competed last year together in [...]
Rebelle Rally Announces 2019 Partnership with AIRAID
NEWS RELEASE May 1, 2019 (Reno, NV) - Today, the Rebelle Rally announced aftermarket industry leader AIRAID as a 2019 premier sponsor. The event is set to take place October 10-19, 2019. The competition is the longest competitive off-road rally in the lower 48, and the [...]
Total Chaos Fabrication – Official Suspension of the 2019 Rebelle Rally
TOTAL CHAOS Fabrication will return as the Official Suspension of the 2019 Rebelle Rally. Without TC, the Rebelle Rally would be a bumpy ride in more ways than one. We trust our vehicles and bodies to their insanely well-crafted equipment and their incredibly capable [...]
Rebelle U Navigation Intensive Course
Join us for our Rebelle U all-navigation intensive course in our outdoor Southern California desert classroom in May. This is a rare opportunity you do not want to miss specifically tailored for not only the Rebelle Rally, but other vehicle-based adventures and rallies. Days [...]
Total Chaos Fabrication – Official Suspension of the 2018 Rebelle Rally
TOTAL CHAOS Fabrication - The name synonymous with premium suspension parts. It’s common to hear people say TC is like a magic carpet ride. And that’s one ride we don’t mind taking. Watch to see why we rely on TOTAL CHAOS products, and their [...]
2019 Rebelle Roadmap, Tips, & Advice
We know joining the Rebelle isn't easy. That's why we've laid out a step by step guide for you on how to get there and some tips and advice to consider along the way! Here are our suggestions for getting rally-ready: Read the rulebook. Read [...]
Hoehn Adventures – Presenting Sponsor Video of the 2018 Rebelle Rally
Hoehn Adventures has been our dedicated partner since the inception of the Rebelle Rally. For the Hoehns, their journey with their vehicles is not just professional – it’s personal. Cars are in their blood, and adventuring in them is imprinted in [...]
Rebelle Rally: The Ultimate Authentic Proving Ground
We refer to the Rebelle Rally as the ultimate authentic proving ground for people, products, and vehicles. That is not an outcome of the event...an after the fact observation. We built it that way from the start. The Rebelle Rally is a world-class competition [...]
Rebelle Rally Field Update: Day 7
Glamis Finale October 19, 2018 The final day of the 2018 Rebelle Rally presented by Hoehn Adventures was full of surprises, with the overall winner of the 4x4 Class literally coming down to the final minutes after eight grueling days of competition. When the [...]
Rebelle Rally Field Update: Day 6
Johnson Valley to Glamis October 18, 2018 Rebelles awoke to a beautiful fall morning in Johnson Valley with perfect temperatures and breakfast prepared by Drew Deckman and his talented staff. Day 6 of the Rebelle Rally presented by Hoehn Adventures started with a Precision [...]
Rebelle Rally Field Update: Day 5
Johnson Valley Loop October 17, 2018 Navigation gets considerably more challenging when you get off the burned-in two track and traverse across open Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) areas. Johnson Valley is the largest OHV area in the United States at 96,000 acres, and plays [...]
Rebelle Rally Field Update: Day 4
China Ranch Date Farm to Johnson Valley October 16, 2018 Day 4 of the Rebelle Rally marked the second half of the marathon stage, which started with a 66 km Rebelle Enduro Challenge (REC) from China Ranch Date Farm through the 1.6 million-acre Mojave [...]
Rebelle Rally Field Update: Day 3
Diamondfield to China Ranch Date Farm October 15, 2018 Competitors woke up before dawn to 17-degree temperatures to start Day 3 of the Rebelle Rally presented by Hoehn Adventures in Diamondfield, Nevada. The route started with a Rebelle Enduro Challenge (REC) to Goldfield, and [...]
Rebelle Rally Field Update: Day 2
Diamondfield Loop October 14, 2018 Rebelles got a few extra minutes of sleep this morning, as the route for Day 2 both started and ended in Diamondfield, meaning that they did not have to pack up their gear for the day. Day 2 started [...]
Rebelle Rally Field Update: Day 1
Kingston to Diamondfield October 13, 2018 Rebelle Rally competitors departed Kingston, Nevada this morning after a chilly night camping at Miles End Lodge Bed and Breakfast. The course took them through Monitor Valley and past the iconic Diana’s Punchbowl. Also called the Devil's Cauldron, [...]
Meet Nizhoni Ranch Gallery – Base Camp 1 Sponsor!
Hoehn Adventures vehicles are head turners. Not only because of their vehicle name brands, but also because of their eye catching vehicle wraps. Yes, these iconic brands of Land Rover and Porsche being piloted by confident, capable women, but the vehicles are wrapped in [...]
Meet DMOS Collective Founder Susan Pieper
Today’s Basecamp is brought to you by two woman-owned businesses. And we’d like to introduce you to our first one, DMOS Collective. The Rebelle is all about self sufficiency and skills. It’s about having the right tools, and knowing how to use them. But [...]
Rebelle Rally Field Update: Day 0
Teams departed The Village at Squaw Valley at 7 AM and headed east into the rising sun on Day 0 of the Rebelle Rally. Why not Day 1? First-year and experienced Rebelles alike were given the opportunity to get a feel for the start [...]
Rev Up For The Rebelle Rally
Teams from around the globe have descended on The Village at Squaw Valley near the iconic Lake Tahoe to take part in the third annual Rebelle Rally. This driving and navigation rally spans over ten days and over 1,600 miles across an all-new, uncharted [...]
Team Week 2018: Lindsey & Sarah
We love our Texas teams! Coming all the way from Houston for the Rebelle Rally is Team 176 - Escape The Paved. Meet Lindsey Hunter and Sarah Homer – two women whose homes were devastated by Hurricane Harvey last year. After spending the last [...]
Team Week 2018: Sandy And Lisa
Few brands conjure up the image of performance and power like Porsche, so we are so excited to see the return of Team #202- Hoehn Porsche to the Rebelle Rally! Sandy Conner and Lisa Wolford placed second in the Crossover Class back in the [...]
Team Week 2018: Emme & Rebecca
Don’t let the laughter and smiles of Team 140 fool you. While Emme Hall and Rebecca Donaghe enjoy a good laugh, they are serious competitors who finished on the podium third last year and have their sights set on victory in 2018. Emme is [...]
Team Tuesday 2018: Christine & Isabelle
Les Blondes du Désert sont dans la place! Team #172, Christine Aiach and Isabelle Lopez, have traveled all the way from France to join the Rebelle. From handling overseas logistics to language barriers and taking efficient packing next level, they’ve started their own rally [...]
Team Tuesday 2018: Michelle & Maria
Honda’s “Challenging Spirit” definitely comes across in today’s Team Tuesday profile: two Honda R&D Americas associates who are fueling their love of adventure through the very vehicle they’re behind - the Honda Ridgeline. The Ridgeline Rebels, #209, Michelle Klein and Maria Guitar, worked with [...]