Traction board recovery: Go slow and get it right the first time — Exploring Overland
![Traction board recovery: Go slow and get it right the first time — Exploring Overland](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5395fbd3e4b003747ed3b60a/af7fe11d-9d45-44ff-a099-d4f8ede32056/DSC04720+copy.jpg)
I teach a simple rule for retrieving a vehicle bogged in sand: The slowest recovery is usually the fastest, because it works right the first time. Time after time I watch people mildly bogged in sand get out the MaxTrax (or whatever traction boards they have), dig a peremptory trench in front of th
Jonathan and Roseann Hanson founded Exploring Overland to showcase their events, trips and training opportunities, and publications—print, digital, and video—for overland adventure travel enthusiasts.
If you love self-sufficient travel . . . if you love exploring the world . . . join us as we help outfit, train, and inspire you to realize your dreams.
![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbd67d490f9042649da280e/af29c7a6-3df1-4ca5-8db0-11397f407414/toyota-tacoma-overland-truck-build-complete.jpg)
Toyota Tacoma Overland Build
![](https://www.overlandexpo.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/JG4417.webp)
Best Traction Boards for Overlanding 2023 — Overland Expo®
![](https://www.overlandexpo.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/4xe-01-1024x683.jpg)
Best Traction Boards for Overlanding 2023 — Overland Expo®
![](https://www.motortrend.com/f/174898691.jpg?fit=around%7C875:492)
Getting Unstuck With Maxtrax - Self-recovery Using Traction Boards
![](https://image.isu.pub/231130165435-d411aa3b73d58b5cc0ddb39610077391/jpg/page_1.jpg)
Overlander 4X4 - Winter 2024 by Assignment Media Ltd - Issuu
![](https://www.overlandexpo.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/img_7142.webp)
Best Traction Boards for Overlanding 2023 — Overland Expo®
![](https://trail4runner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/img_6674-2.jpg)
Recovery Gear 101 - Top 25 Off-Road Recovery Gear Essentials
![](https://image.isu.pub/211122221019-ae010e9af795ada9b9c2e0df080cf99c/jpg/page_1_thumb_large.jpg)
Overland Adventures Magazine - December 2020 Edition by Overland Adventures Magazine, LLC - Issuu
![](https://image.isu.pub/231116152824-dfb2d698dd6cc3cb3b2244ab02e782e2/jpg/page_1.jpg)
Land Rover Yearbook 2024 by Assignment Media Ltd - Issuu
![](https://www.motortrend.com/f/174898649.jpg?fit=around%7C875:492)
Getting Unstuck With Maxtrax - Self-recovery Using Traction Boards