here is the expedition portal thread. i will likely post more over there on this topic: http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...ad.php?t=26226

and all updates will be posted to my blog:
http://seanz0rzoffroad.blogspot.com/

so heres an outline of what id like to do:

1) Drive PCH (101, with side trips to the more notable attractions along 1) north from LA to the Oregon border. then take the south western leg of the OBCDR(Oregon BackCountry Discovery Route) north to I84, drive west to Portland.

or

2) Start out northbound on 395, visit friends near Carson City, NV, continue north on 395 and take the southeastern leg of the OBCDR north to I84, drive west to Portland.

anyone have any experience, can help me out, or wants to travel with me? post it up below!!!