Getting around the Eureka Dunes to Dedeckera Canyon. February 11-21, 2026 Nothing like a sandstorm to knock out the zippers on your tent. This was Doug’s dilemma going into the Mega Death Tour, a 400+ mile loop of Death Valley starting at Eureka Dunes. We had set aside 2 weeks for this trip in the …
Entrance to Horse Thief Canyon, Piper Mountain Wilderness January 30-31, 2024 What started out as a 210 mile loop got whittled down to an 80 mile overnight at the Eureka Dunes. Weather, fitness, and health played their part. But all the unintended consequences of a great trip came into play. “Where does this road go? …
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While my ride from Tonapah to Lida Junction was eye-opening, fantastic, and successful I was a little disappointed I hadn't ridden all the way to Beatty and back. I definitely underestimated the weather, forgot to bring the supplies to keep my electronics charged, on that note I was over reliant on electronic navigation, so mistakes …