Category Archives: Expeditions, Excursions & Other Outdoor Explorations

Ulrich Goes to Extremes in Death Valley! Badwater and Circumnavigation

Marshall started running the Badwater Ultramarathon this morning. This is his 18th Badwater, and 24th crossing of Death Valley on foot — in the summer. You can follow his progress here or on the Badwater 2012 webcast. Marshall hopes to finish the … Continue reading

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Diggin’ It in Death Valley National Park

Ever wonder what it would be like to pound sand 16 hours a day in 100-degree weather? Me neither, but now I know. Dave Heckman and I just returned from stashing our food, water, and supplies for our July circumnavigation of … Continue reading

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Putting it out there

This Sunday, Dave Heckman and I head out to the desert to stash supplies around Death Valley National Park in preparation for our July circumnavigation. We hope to finish placing the caches before the end of the week. In case … Continue reading

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