Great Basin Field Journals
August 9, 2026
Leaving Fallon with a full tank and a mechanical check behind us, the pavement gives way to dry wash corridors heading east toward the Clan Alpine Mountains. Wonder was once a thriving silver camp with electric lines and thousands of residents, but today only stone foundations and sun-bleached timber survive. Reaching the site requires slow […]
Read field logAugust 9, 2026
The Stillwater Range cuts a dramatic profile across the skyline east of Fallon, offering some of the most rugged low-range driving in northern Nevada. Taking Clan Alpine Wash to the high crest demands patience, proper tire deflation, and a solid understanding of rock placement. This field log outlines the terrain expectations and historical waypoints along […]
Read field logApril 25, 2026
Chasing Spring Up Ophir Canyon There’s something about taking a Jeep into the mountains in the spring that makes you question whether you’re actually going on a relaxing day trip—or signing up for whatever Mother Nature decides to throw at you. At the end of April, we headed out from Fallon, Nevada, with the Outlanders […]
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