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Glamis marked a different kind of training for us.

The Rebelle U 3-Day Navigation Intensive opened the weekend with deep dives into world-navigation concepts, then layered in the practical tools that bring it all to life—maps, compass, plotter, minute ruler, and more. From classroom to field, the focus stayed the same: building a stronger foundation in non-digital navigation and learning how to think, not just follow.

Each day added complexity and confidence. The classroom work translated directly into field challenges, where speed, accuracy, and comfort with the tools started to matter just as much as understanding them.

Then came something new.

This was the first time the Rebelle Rally introduced Rebelle Trials in Glamis—a full-day mock rally stage that put everything into motion.

Teams were given trackers, maps, checkpoint guides, roadbooks, and bulletins, then sent out to “compete” in a single-day Rebelle stage. It was as close to real as it gets without being on the official course—scored, structured, and still supported with coaching along the way.

It wasn’t just practice. It was the moment all the pieces started to connect: navigation, teamwork, decision-making, and pace—all under pressure, all in real terrain.

Glamis gave us more than training. It gave us a glimpse of the rhythm, intensity, and mindset this event demands—and a better understanding of where we’re strong and where we still have work to do.

While on travel near Pismo Beach, Jennifer stuck around to practice her new found skills. Here she is rocking a fabulous new flag on her bronco.

We spent the first night in the Superstition OHV Area, where we were unexpectedly (and thoroughly) entertained by a practice airshow from the Blue Angels overhead—a surreal start to a desert training weekend.

The next morning we met the group and dove straight into the fundamentals: understanding our vehicles, off-road driving technique, and just how much there is to learn when you start looking at driving through a different lens. It’s amazing how many skills we picked up in just a short time—things we didn’t even know we were missing before the course.

Day 2 took us into the dunes, where we were pushed outside comfort zones, worked through lifelong fears, and found new confidence in what these vehicles can actually do.

Day 3 shifted gears completely. We stayed in camp and focused on navigation—everything from latitude and longitude to using a map and ruler with precision. Simple tools, but a completely different way of thinking about movement and terrain.

This 4-day intensive is designed for beginning to intermediate students, but it’s clear the skills go far beyond training. It’s about building competence, safety, and confidence for any off-road or overland environment—not just for the Rebelle Rally, but for every mile that comes after it.

This 4-day intensive is designed for beginning to intermediate students, but it’s clear the skills go far beyond training. It’s about building competence, safety, and confidence for any off-road or overland environment—not just for the Rebelle Rally, but for every mile that comes after it.