There are two different kinds of trips: those where friends get together for a weekend camp out, and the trips that we dream of doing. Some think the dream trips have to be to South America or across the country, but that’s just not true. We’re blessed to live in a place where so many great destinations are attainable and just waiting to be planned. The dream trips usually start out as casual conversation, on a quick weekend camp out with a few friends. That’s how this trip started out.
Death Valley in December. Prep was anything but simple—Dave of American Adventurist stepped up to plan the logistics and the route. I talked to several individuals about the trip, and everyone was like minded: we all needed to up our gear game. My wife was in desperate need of the proper layering clothes. Everyone wanted new sleeping bags. Some bought new radios and others (myself included) purchased a new roof top tent.
Five days in the dead of winter. We had 9 vehicles; each vehicle carried extra...
