This last weekend a few friends and I decided to throw the camping gear in our three jeeps and head to Death Valley for a little exploring of some mines and ghost towns. We had a great time with some great laughs and a couple pucker moments too! We started out heading out to Ibex mine were we set up camp Friday night. Our goal was to hit Saratoga Springs Saturday morning and continue up to Ashford Mills then on to Mengel Pass and setting up camp Saturday night at Barker Ranch, were they caught Charles Manson. Sunday we would continue on to the town of Ballarat then finally hit pavement and circle the pavement through Death Valley via Stovepipe Wells and Furnace Creek.
Friday night at dinner in Pahrump
Camp Friday night at Ibex Mine
Some of the local miners!
Ibex Mine Camp
Ibex Dunes
Saratoga Springs
Ashford Mills
Some of the locals!
Barker Ranch
Lotus Mine
Gary doing a little mine surfing!
A little CF702 shout out!
Jared enjoying a little pucker factor!
Steven was next!
Back to the pavement and time to air up!
The Sunset over Death Valley
The last fuel stop in Pahrump before home
It was another successful and safe trip. Hope you enjoyed a snapshot of the corner of Death Valley.
