Wild West
The States We Visit on the Wild West Challenge
Posted 14 March 2018 by David IN / 0 responses
Five states, lots of fun. On the Wild West Challenge driving challenge we celebrate the open road, and the freedom that the American West still offers travelers. However, that doesn’t mean we go without a plan. We have a route which ensures we cram in all the best spots. And in our 12 […]
Arizona Chosen as a Top Value Destination!
Posted 26 October 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
Arizona is a surprisingly cheap place to visit. The Lonely Planet Best in Travel guide is an annual treasure of recommendations by the world’s most trusted travel experts. Yesterday it was revealed that Arizona, which we will visit on the Wild West Challenge, has been selected as one of the best value destinations […]
Stunning Photos of Utah
Posted 15 September 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
Check out these incredible photos of Utah. The Wild West Challenge minimal assistance adventure rally, some of the most dramatic scenery we pass is in the state of Utah. Red Rock, towering mountains and stunning canyons, Utah is a nature-lover’s paradise. Here are some of our favourite photos of Utah. Photo […]
The Very Pretty Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Posted 19 June 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
Introducing the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Featured Photo by Famartin The Wild West Challenge is a minimal assistance adventure challenge between two of America’s most notorious cities — Los Angeles and Las Vegas — but, in between, participants will also pass some truly incredible nature. From otherworldly lakes to colorful deserts, teams visit some astonishing scenery, […]
Nice Bright Colors: Kodachrome Basin
Posted 21 April 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
Welcome to Kodachrome Basin State Park, famous for its colourful sandstone chimneys. Photo by Photographersnature Kodachrome Basin is one of the many sensational natural sights that greet participants of the Wild West Challenge. In Southern Utah, it offers stunning vistas of red sandstone chimneys set against a background of blue […]
The Top Five Movies Set in the Wild West
Posted 14 March 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
Here’s what we think are the top five movies set in the Wild West. The Wild West Challenge minimal assistance adventure takes almost two weeks and covers over 3000 miles, as teams drive from the City of Angels to the City of Sin. With participants leaving from Hollywood, and driving through […]
Desert Driving Tips: How to Make Your Trip Smooth and Safe – Part One
Posted 18 November 2016 by admin IN / 0 responses
California’s deserts — Death Valley, the Mojave, Owens Valley, etc. — are breathtakingly beautiful, and form a large part of California; they’re also accessible, as long as you use some common sense and take a few precautions before you set off. Don’t be intimidated by the idea of driving through […]
Bodie: a Ghost Town in the Back of Beyond
Posted 14 November 2016 by admin IN / 0 responses
…Beyond anything that might be deemed alive and kicking, in both time and space, Bodie is considered to be the best ghost town in the west. Sitting in the eastern Sierras at an elevation of more than eight thousand feet, the long abandoned boom town almost became California’s official state […]
Hikes in Death Valley: Hiking Ashford Canyon
Posted 7 November 2016 by admin IN / 0 responses
As you leave Tecopa and head into the depths of Death Valley, the lowest, hottest, driest, and largest National Park, you’ll be treated to an otherworldly landscape of badlands, sand dunes, and hidden oases just begging to be explored on foot. We’ll continue our Death Valley hiking series with a […]
Hikes in Death Valley: Badwater Basin
Posted 3 November 2016 by admin IN / 0 responses
As you leave Tecopa and head into the depths of Death Valley, the lowest, hottest, driest, and largest National Park, you’ll be treated to an otherworldly landscape of badlands, sand dunes, and hidden oases just begging to be explored on foot. We’ll continue our Death Valley hiking trail series with […]