Death Valley

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Rhyolie and Titus Canyon

Heading down into Beatty NV for gas:


In Rhyolite, no one was having any fun.





When you put a big naked Lego lady in the middle of the desert, this kind of stuff is bound to happen.



Group shot at the Last Supper


And we’re off to colorful Titus Canyon


A stop at Leadfield mine for lunch


The walls in this canyon are just amazing.


After emerging from the canyon you get these views across the valley floor to Stovepipe Wells.

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fast track to Crankshaft Junction

A short video of another fast section. This time up Death Valley Rd from Scotty’s Castle area to Crankshaft Junction.







We thought we might camp at this mine site, but decided to keep going.

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Eureka Dunes

Coming into Eureka Dunes, that’s Doug’s cloud up ahead. We had a feast for dinner.







Waldo’s stuff is so new and shiny, it was just begging to have its picture taken. Give it time …


Fire time with the moon setting behind us


Sunrise at Eureka Dunes


Sand – ugh – I hate sand. But the TJ did great, so maybe I’ll go practice getting it stuck somewhere.


Back side of Eureka Dunes:

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Steel Pass to Saline Valley to North Pass

Doug let Waldo spot him through Dedeckera Canyon, that’s a pretty great way to teach a newbie the ropes. When he dinged his already injured door panel, he told him “That’s the kind of stuff you have to look out for.” Yup.



Scott spotted himself, ha! No problem.


Peekaboo view from Steel Pass before the turn


Marble Bath


First views into Saline Valley below.


Upper Springs:


Our camp in lower springs:


Shade in the Tank Area:




Behind the Wizard Pool in middle springs is THE best shower!


I want this thing in my yard. I think I took a 30 minute shower … just cause I could.


Some changes at lower springs since I was last there. Water flows out of this hole to creat a lush new camping area behind Lizard Lee’s place.




As the sun went down, the wind kicked up like crazy and we had dust storms. That’s pretty common here.





Me & Itzia’s shadows near sunset


Itzia sharing the “man in the pink bathrobe story” from a previous trip.


Group shot at the bat sign before leaving Saline Valley.


Heading out on N Pass:




A view of the Sierras over Big Pine, and back to civilization.


We all had a blast and can't wait to go back!

Thanks to Doug for putting together another epic trip, and all the crazy characters for making it so memorable.

[Willard]

Wow. This looks like an amazing trip. Freakin' cool.

[Ol Man]

Thanks for sharing. That looks like a great, fun trip was had by all.

[Mike]

Awesome pics and a great trip! You guys covered some serious ground!
Did the fence around the upper hot springs get put back? It was missing the last time that I was there.

[FishPOET]

Awesome pics and a great trip! You guys covered some serious ground!
Did the fence around the upper hot springs get put back? It was missing the last time that I was there.

Yep. It's back in place.

[Mike]

Yep. It's back in place.

Cool! I'd hate for the donkeys to spoil such a cool spot.

[DaK]

That was awesome thanks for sharing.

[clcoyle]

Great photos and trip report.

[Moabrubi]

Way cool. Never been wheelin in Death Valley, It's on the list now.

[Zoobi]

Great report Doug and Linda.
I didn't realize all the places we saw. Fun time with great people. I cant wait until the next trip.

Scott