I first passed through Gabbs Valley when following Rabbit Springs Road in a loop from Luning to Sand Mountain. After that I was hooked on the area. I have been on numerous day trips to the area and have brought friends out for overnights in the area. This 50 mile loop on faint, or non-existent …
Continue reading Around and through the Monte Cristo Mountains
Pete Rissler on his e-converted Salsa Mukluk, the ultimate Nevada exploring bicycle Rarely do I get invited on rides I have been itching to do. Over the last few years Pete Rissler has been sharing his research of the Fortymile Desert and the options the California-bound emigrants of the 1800's faced when making their journey …
Continue reading Ride Report; Fortymile Desert, Carson Trail
Mitch Ison rode from Fallon to Carson City at the end of March and shot some inspiring photos. I had ridden from Buckland Station to Sand Mountain in April of 2020, so I thought there could be a great overnight opportunity lurking in those hills. Should you take on Jan Bennett's route from St Joseph, …
Continue reading Overnight; Pony Express, Carson Sink Station to Wildcat Freight Station
Vernal wetlands, marshes, swamps, estuaries, and salt flats can appear (and smell) unappealing to the eye (and nose). But their value to the ecology, biodiversity, and therefore the wildlife biologist, public, and future generations is immeasurable. Wetlands of all types are the "tropical rain forests" of the temperate landscape. Unfortunately most of us do not …
Continue reading Ride Report; Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge and Stillwater Range
"If you make it I will ride down and you can take my picture. For perspective," Pete let me know. If I survived? What were the range of outcomes riding down the face of the dune? Ripping success, a slow stilted descent, tumbling down the sand face, and somewhere in the mix was not surviving. …
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