Unfortunately the video didn't pick up the echo from me howling at the moon.

We actually ran across a broken down Unimog on Racetrack Valley Road. Their water pump imploded and they also had an issue with a broken air line for their air brakes. So, they were a bit screwed. It was a husband and wife team and the husband was going to have to get on a small motorcycle to ride into Furnace Creek and see if he can get the necessary parts ordered and sent to the gas station. I think that couple is going to be there for a while.

Part 2 didn't disappoint! Makes the work day more interesting here in a basement cubicle! I learned that wheel well lighting is a thing. My mom and dad used to take me camping in Death Valley in a 1960 Citroën DS and then later in a Plymouth Valiant wagon. Great times. I am now setting my sights on a DV trip Fall 2021.

Edit -odd typing that as DV has always meant Downieville to me, being an MTBer

Yeah, the dudes on this trip love their LED lighting. Glad you're enjoying the videos. Part 3 will be live tomorrow morning.

Part 3 is now live Fellers. Check out Post #3. I hope you enjoy it.

Cool video, looks like you guys had a good time.

Please please please!

Dont make random fire rings in the park. Fires are only allowed in designated nps sites. Fires are currently not allowed randomly on the backcountry roads. Thats why I normally dont camp in those spots becuase I like my fires too. We regularly have to tear down those random fire rings people make, and its a big mess from all the unburned material.

I work for the park, so if anyone has questions about the rules I can answer them. Illegal fire ticket is $530


That massive Cairn is a historical mine marker. When the old timers got their mining permit they would make those rock piles to mark out the property of their claim. Pretty cool they are still standing huh!

I'm calling it the LED Mouse-Light Mod. Keeps the rodents away from the wiring.

Good to know about the fire rings. I heard something about it but thought this was just during fire season and not in the dead of winter.

Interesting about the Cairns. We saw many of them as we hiked from our camp that night.

Part 4 is now live Fellers. Check out Post #4. I hope you enjoy it.

Thank you for sharing! I cruised through all 4 parts. Really well put together and its a great mix of footage gives you a good sense of the trip. Gives us east coast guys something to dream about...

Are any of those guys on the forum here? I'd be interested in seeing more details on the rigs.

Part 5 is now live Fellers. Check out Post #5. I hope you enjoy it.

I don't think these guys are very active on this forum.

Thanks for sharing! Never been there(too far away) but it looks interesting.

If anyone has some time on their hands and likes reading about dedicated rescue people, here's a good read (not short) about the search for lost German tourists. They disappeared in 1996 and the guy involved stayed with it till he found the answer in 2010. Goes to show you how easy it would be to get lost and never be found if you're not prepared...

The Hunt for the Death Valley Germans

Wow! What a read! I had a similar, though not as exciting experience looking for an archaeological dig on National Forest property. I offered to volunteer as part of the dig, but was told "No" several times. So I decided to find it myself. It took me 2 years of covering about 20,000 acres of forest land, but I did find it by myself. I wasn't interested in pilfering artifacts, I just wanted to show the forest service that I could find it.

Thanks for posting this up -very inspirational!

Must've been chilly without fire the last couple nights!