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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The Ward Charcoal Ovens in the January snow just outside of Ely, White Pine Co. 2023 was a full year with the goal of maximizing time outside and nights under the stars! Just as every ride inspires the next, so does each year. That is why I am calling this a year in review as …
Will Lumpkin making the biggest navigation decision in his life, Go Forward! Photo Ky Plaskon October 14-15, 2023 This year’s Rides with Friends crown jewel route was the Hot Springs - Micro Playa Loop. The route traveled northeast from 12 Mile playa access to Double Hot Springs, then south on the Applegate Emigrant Trail route, …
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Rides with Friends #2; Cassidy Mine Loop Friends of Black Rock High Rock volunteers greeting campers on playa May 25, 2023 My favorite event for Friends of Black Rock High Rock is the Black Rock Rendezvous. Analogous to the regional meetings of fur trappers and pioneers as well as indigenous peoples, the Rendezvous is a …
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Friends of Black Rock High Rock host an annual Perseids Meteor Shower Campout. Become a member, join the fun! Photo Sheena B Like the Black Rock Rendezvous day ride this trip was not stand alone. Last year for Perseids I decided to ride into the Friends of Black Rock High Rock's Perseids Meteor Camp rather …
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Carlo didn't need more water carrying capacity on this trip, be he knew he would Recently a question popped up in our local Facebook bikepacking group: #gearnerdery advice needed. Looking for fork mount cages to fit large Nalgenes (48 oz) to up my water carry game. Have three bolt pattern for mounting. Not wanting to …
Waking up above the playa, Black Rock Desert We rode for two days and only saw one truck. The solitude of Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trail National Conservation Area made a huge impression on the the ride participants. Here we are, the middle of June, in the middle of spectacular public lands, and …
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The dark skies, wind, and cloud bursts across the Black Rock Desert did not slow our ride nor any of the activities during the Black Rock Rendezvous Carlo Luri described the weather as "spicy". Not to be so kind, it was the WORST! But that is ok. Spring time in Nevada can and will be …
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