NEWS / BLOG
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 [...]
Team Week 2018: Kyouka & Ashley
It definitely takes a certain kind of person to do the Rebelle, let alone go with someone you don’t really know. Add in the element of speaking a different language, and you’ve got an even more challenging adventure. But international competitor Kyouka from Japan [...]
Meet Beth Brennan, Marketing Manager for Tepui Tents
There’s an increased awareness about rooftop tents these days. The brand behind that awareness? Rebelle Rally partner Tepui Tents. The popularity of car camping has grown tremendously over the years, and Tepui carved a perfect niche with their high-quality, birds-eye view rooftop shelters. Easy [...]
Team Week 2018: Amy & Kendra
The Pacific Northwest. Home to incredible trails, a richness of rain, and novel-worthy locations. It’s also home to two Original Rebelles who, although competing for the third time this year, are entering into their first time competition as a duo behind the wheel. And [...]
How to Follow the 2018 Rebelle Rally
RALLY FANS! We can’t wait for next week's start of the 2018 Rebelle Rally Presented by Hoehn Adventures. Even though we will be in remote locations, and teams will be without their Internet connected devices, you can keep up with all things Rebelle. HOW [...]
Team Week 2018: Julie & Shawn
Think you have to be a hardcore off-roader to enjoy the Rebelle Rally? Think again! Team Never Quit Challenge, #165 is new to the Rebelle Rally, but their experience with navigation and reckoning goes back to their time competing in offshore endurance races. Meet [...]
Team Week 2018: Tory & Jennifer
Team Sticky Tires #117, Tory Capezza and Jennifer Magli, first joined the Rebelle in 2016. Like the other 70 Original Rebelles, they were the first ones to embark on the rally and had no idea exactly what they were getting into. But they took [...]
Team Tuesday 2018: Sedona & Leah
We pride ourselves in the course we’ve built for the Rebelle Rally - something we like to call the ultimate proving ground for vehicles and designed for OEM, not race cars. The Nissan Armada is one such vehicle, and Nissan is up for the [...]
Big Agnes – 3rd Year Sponsor of the Rebelle Rally
Is there an art to packing for your biggest adventures? Absolutely. And thanks to Big Agnes, our craft of gearing up is officially dialed. We couldn’t be more stoked to welcome Big Agnes back as a third-year partner of the Rebelle Rally. For our [...]
Team Week 2018: Sarah & Shelby
Best way to kick your week off right? Team Week here at the Rebelle starting now! The countdown to Rebelle Rally 2018 is officially on (ten days!), and this is the place to get to know your 2018 competitors all week long. With diverse [...]
Chocolove – Official Chocolate Supplier of the 2018 Rebelle Rally
Listen up Rebelles! We’re thrilled to welcome Chocolove as our official chocolate supplier of the 2018 Rebelle Rally. Chocolove, we’re enamored. You had us at orange peel in dark chocolate. We can’t wait to introduce you to this high-quality, made in Boulder, Rainforest Alliance [...]
Team Tuesday 2018: Holly and Courtney
The Rebelle 4030 designation. A designation to show respect and appreciation to those who choose to take on the Rebelle in a vehicle 40 years or older. As you can imagine, given the length of the competition and nature of the course, we haven’t [...]
Rebelle Team Tuesday 2018: Laura & Caroline
Today’s Team Tuesday consists of a semi-retired paramedic, and an owner of an industrial services company. They’re bringing a ton of enthusiasm, love of coffee, and a joy of off-roading to the 2018 Rebelle Rally. Please welcome Team Locos Mocos #182, Laura Hardesty Butcher [...]
Corkcicle – 2nd Year Sponsor of the Rebelle Rally
Top Five Reasons why we love CORKCICLE: 5) Sleek design, high functionality. 4) Proprietary triple insulation – keeps drinks cold for 25 hours, hot for 12. 3) Fits perfectly in our cup holders (stays put over whoops). 2) Reusable. No plastic waste here! 1) [...]
Team Tuesday 2018: Nena & Chris
We thought we’d ring in our inaugural Team Thursday (team profiles twice a week!) in our third year with a team who is entering their third year as Rebelles. Today’s team has Ram Truck supporting them in a stock 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel truck, [...]
Team Tuesday 2018: Stacey & Kim
We love that today’s Team Tuesday comes from a state where the road less travelled is the paved one. With an incredibly diverse landscape including unforgettable dirt destinations and backroads, New Mexico is now also home to Jeep enthusiasts and Team #167 New Mexico [...]
Coola – 2018 Rebelle Rally Suncare Sponsor
Rebelles, you know and love the brand, and future Rebelles you’ll get to know it very soon. The name is COOLA, and we can’t live without it. We’re so excited to welcome them back as our suncare sponsor for 2018! A triple threat - [...]
Team Tuesday 2018: Channel & Marie
Often times we call the Rebelle a journey, but for some teams, their journey begins before even hitting the start line. Today’s Team Tuesday, appropriately name #183 Unbroken Journey, is two women from Texas who have not only faced some serious challenges, they certainly [...]
Team Tuesday 2018: Shannell & Nickie
The term faithful companion is often used to describe people, but ask any loyal Subaru owner, and they’ll use the term to describe their trusty, adventure-bound sidekick with the 6-star cluster badge. And that’s exactly how Team Dirt N Perfume portrays their 2017 Subaru [...]
Meet Mike Shirley, Rebelle Rally Course Official!
Mike Shirley is a familiar face on the Rebelle. Staff, competitors, and media recognize him as the man on the dirt bike whose drive (literally) ensures the course is set up, manages situations on site, and builds the Rebelle Rally roadbooks provided to the [...]
Team Tuesday 2018: Kaleigh & Teralin
“For anyone reading this and contemplating whether or not to join...DO IT!!! You will not regret it. In fact, you'll cherish it as one of the best opportunities you ever came across. Make it happen, find a way,” Teralin Petereit, 2017 Rebelle & 4x4 [...]
Rebellation 2018
Rebellation (noun) – a celebration in grand Rebelle style! The highly anticipated awards and after-party celebration of this year’s Rebelle Rally Presented by Hoehn Adventures is too big to contain to JUST the night. For the first time ever, we will be hosting a [...]
DMOS Collective – Official 2018 Partner Story
We’re excited to announce DMOS Collective as an official 2018 Rebelle Rally sponsor. Woman-owned, made in Oregon, headquartered in Jackson Hole, and with fierce tough-times tackling ability, DMOS’ innovative designs began a pro-quality tool revolution back in 2015 when they reimagined the shovel. And they haven’t [...]
Honda R&D Americas Inc. Enters Vehicles in the 2018 Rebelle Rally – The Ultimate Proving Ground Competition
August 14, 2018 (Reno, NV) - Today the Rebelle Rally, the first women’s off-road navigation rally raid in the U.S., announces Honda will be fielding two teams of Honda R&D Americas Inc. employees to compete in the rally this October. A ten-day automotive endurance event with [...]
2018 Press and Social Media Recommendations
How do you make the most of your media on a rally that you can’t use your phone? We have great coverage planned this year, and have put together some simple recommendations to help make the most of your media for your team! PRE-RALLY [...]
Team Tuesday 2018: Penny & Thayer
A vehicle doesn't just get us from Point A to Point B. For many, it's their own customized experience. It also happens to be a great topic of conversation, and can bring people together bonded over a mutual admiration of design, power, and all [...]
Rebelle Rally and Satellite Phone Store Partnership
We are pleased to announce a partnership with the Satellite Phone Store! We not only use their products for our teams, but our staff extensively uses their solutions throughout the rally. From safety to internal communications, our crew relies heavily on Iridium PTT satellite [...]
Team Tuesday 2018: Michelle & Ann-Marie
Seven years ago, Michelle Childs and Ann-Marie Harbour went on their first adventure trip across the Southwest. Enamored by all that they discovered, they actually extended their trip an extra week to enjoy the new terrain and challenges. From there, they never looked back, [...]
Team Tuesday 2018: Rori & Tiffany
These two women did not know each other before the Rebelle, but after competing together in 2017, their newly formed bond is taking them on a second round of Rebelle! Please welcome back today's Team Tuesday, Team Roads Less Travelled (RLT) Rori Lewis and Tiffany [...]
Team Tuesday 2018: Shannell & Melissa
We love our crossover class for many reasons - one being that it perfectly demonstrates that the vehicle in your driveway is more capable than you know. And we love spotlighting our crossover teams, as they’re not afraid to take these road warriors off [...]
Rebelle Rally and Tepui Tents Announce Partnership
The Rebelle Rally has partnered with Santa Cruz company, Tepui Tents. Known as the standard of quality in the rooftop tent space, Tepui will sponsor the 2018 all women’s 10-day rally. The Rebelle community is comprised of adventurous people who take their well-earned skills [...]
Team Tuesday 2018: Karen & Dana
Third time’s a charm? We’ll have to wait until October to find out, but in the meantime, meet one of our Original Rebelle teams – having competed in the 2016, 2017, and soon the 2018 Rebelle! We actually feel like they need no introduction, [...]
Facebook Live: How to Find a Teammate & What It Takes to Compete
The time to Rebelle is NOW. Join Rebelle Founder Emily Miller for How to Find a Teammate and What It Takes to Compete: If you have any further questions and would like to reach out to us directly, email us at info@rebellerlaly.com or [...]
Rebelle Roadmap: A Guide to Navigating to the Rally
Want to #jointheRebelle but don't know where to begin? Here are our suggestions for getting rally-ready: Read the rulebook. Read the FAQs. Secure your spot. Dive in & REGISTER. Find a great teammate - someone with similar goals. (A sense of humor is a [...]
Team Tuesday 2018: Michelle & Elise
The International Cup is an exciting element of the Rebelle, a competition within a competition where teams from outside the U.S. vie for the highest score amongst other international teams. We had five teams battle it out last year, including today’s #RebelleTeamTuesday team – [...]
Vehicle Build: Kaleigh Hotchkiss’s Rebelle-Winning Jeep TJ
What goes into building a winning Rebelle vehicle? We asked two-time Rebelle 4x4 Class winner Kaleigh Hotchkiss to find out! Check out the story on her 1999 Jeep TJ Build that took the highest score in our 2017 rally: Early in 2014, I decided I [...]
Team Tuesday 2018: Laurence & Fanny
With Rebelles representing 120 cities, 31 states and provinces, and 7 countries thus far, it’s no secret we love our competitors both near and far. And on this #RebelleTeamTuesday we’re stoked to announce one of those “far” teams. As our first team ever hailing [...]
Team Tuesday 2018: Liana & Patricia
Smart, ambitious, and embracing Ford tough, we’re excited to kick off 2018’s first official Team Tuesday with Team #166, Liana Prieto and Patricia Bromley! Liana is originally from New York and now resides in Los Angeles as a lawyer. Liana signed up for the [...]
TOTAL CHAOS – Official 2018 Partner Story
TOTAL CHAOS Fabrication Named Official Suspension Partner of the 2018 Rebelle Rally The Rebelle Rally is in a class all on its own as a driving and navigation challenge, so it shouldn’t be surprising that the companies they choose to partner with are just [...]
Facebook Live: Required Items, Optional Items, and How to Train
The countdown is ON and we are just six months away from the Rebelle! Now is a great time to start gearing up for the rally, which is why our this Facebook Live is all about how to get rally-ready.
Rebelle Tips and Advice
New to the Rebelle Rally? We understand that being a first-time competitor to any competition can be daunting, and we want to let you know we’ve been there! Having been an off-road competitor, racer, and coach, here are Rebelle Founder Emily Miller’s best tips [...]
Rookie of the Year
Hey rookies! Do you have what it takes? We are so excited to announce the latest addition to the Rebelle Rally - the Rookie of the Year Award. This is awarded to the highest-performing "newbie Rebelles" - the top scoring team of first time [...]
Facebook Live: 2018 Course Insights & Sponsorship Tips
What can we tell you about the 2018 Rebelle course? Watch Rebelle Founder Emily Miller to find out and to learn some of our sponsorship tips!
Where Grit Meets the Dirt
Musings on a trendy word and why we can all use a little practice from Rebelle Founder Emily Miller: In the business world, there is always a trendy word or term. I can be guilty of overusing them, especially ones like “curate.” But there [...]
Facebook Live: Why Rebelle?
This month's Facebook Live was all about 'Why Rebelle?' Watch the video here to get an inside look on WHY the Rebelle was started, WHY the format is the way it is, and WHY you should compete. Still got questions? Email us [...]
What Goes into the Cost of the Rebelle
Ever wonder what goes into producing the first women’s off-road navigation rally raid in the United States? A lot more than you think – and we want to give you a peek behind the scenes! From traveling basecamps with showers and bathrooms to a [...]
Facebook Live: Understanding the Cost of the Rebelle
We get it, the registration for the Rebelle is not cheap. But we wanted to take the time to explain what goes into the cost of the Rebelle. Join Rebelle Founder Emily Miller as she explains what your registration money gets put towards. [...]
How to be Successful at the Rebelle Rally
We have completed two Rebelle competitions and we've already had someone win it twice! Meet Kaleigh Hotchkiss. Despite being new to navigation before last year's rally, Kaleigh, of Team #125 took the 1st place trophy home in 2016 and 2017 with consistent daily results [...]
2017 Rebelle Rally International Cup
Team ClearWater Design takes the Cup to Canada. The Rebelle Rally presented by Hoehn Adventures was designed to give women in the United States the opportunity to experience an off-road navigation rallies on par with the world's most notable events. What the organizers didn't [...]
Facebook Live: Sponsorship Tips & Tricks
It's never too early to start planning for the Rebelle! Watch Rebelle Founder Emily Miller as she gives her recommendations for how to get sponsors. We can answer any additional questions you may have at info@rebellerally.com!
2018 Rebelle Rally Registration Opens Today
Coming off the heels of an incredible 2017 rally, registration is now open for 2018. We have had an overwhelming response over the past year for 2018, and future Rebelles want to get started. Registration includes securing a team spot, access to online training, [...]
Manufacturers Step Up to the 2017 Bone Stock Challenge
Ram Power Wagon takes home the Bone Stock Award. The Rebelle Rally presented by Hoehn Adventures saw an influx of support from major manufacturers looking to showcase their vehicles’ abilities at the event. “The vehicle in your driveway is more capable than you think,” Rebelle founder [...]
2017 Rebelle Rally Final Update
Out of the field and into the city. Rebelle Rally competitors returned to the reality of cell phones, emails, and traffic on Saturday after seven days of intense competition in remote corners of Nevada and California. The return to normal life also reconnected them with their [...]
2017 Rebelle Rally Field Update: Day 7
Sand storm shakes up the standings. The final day of the Rebelle Rally took place in the Imperial Sand Dunes, with conditions that challenged each and every team. Rebelle founder Emily Miller purposely made Day 7 the most difficult; what she didn’t anticipate was [...]
2017 Rebelle Rally Field Update: Day 6
Veterans Lead The Field Day 6 of the rally started with an Rebelle Enduro Challenge in Johnson Valley OHV Area that gave competitors a taste of traditional rally raid events such as the Dakar Rally. Following the timed-controlled Enduro, the teams had 18 checkpoints [...]
2017 Rebelle Rally Field Update: Day 5
Jeeps rule the day. Day 5 of the Rebelle Rally started in Johnson Valley, home of the famous Hammers trails. This an open OHV area, affording competitors more freedom in their route selection. “The navigation was very difficult, all of the checkpoints were very [...]
2017 Rebelle Rally Field Update: Day 4
Marathon stages shakes up standings. Day 4 of the Rebelle Rally was the second half of the Marathon Stage, picking up where Day 3 left off in Dumont Dunes. Last year these dunes wreaked havoc on a variety of competitor vehicles, and this lesson [...]
2017 Rebelle Rally Field Update: Day 3
Marathon Stage 1 The morning started early as competitors had to pack up their tents, bags, and gear to start the Marathon Stage. Day 3 started with a Rebelle Enduro Challenge through the picturesque White Mountains to Silver Peak, Nevada. From there teams navigated [...]