The weather was perfect, the roads were open, our tanks were full, and we were ready for the ride ahead! Nearing the end of the trip, we were glad to have been able to explore so much of the area in the days prior, and for the great experiences that brought us! Our next stop would be Panamint Springs, which consists of a motel, cabins, RV and tent campsites, restaurant, and gas station. Unfortunately most of that it currently shut down, but when it's open, it is a great place to check out and spend some time! 

We had come to realize that almost exactly one year ago from this point, we were in the same place filming our very first video! To think of how far we have come in the past 12 months to make it to the point where we are now with the videos being made, and the unique trips we've been on, is a humbling and inspiring experience to say the least!

Since the beginning, our main goal has always been to inspire others to get out and explore the open road, wherever that may be. For us, this lifestyle has brought so many good times and enabled us to meet all kinds of great people across the map. 

We soaked it all in and hung out for a while, checking out the camping area and the clear view of the Panamint Valley before getting back on the road up to the Owens Valley. Leaving Panamint, we started to see more changes in elevation, and as we made it to the next mountain range, we were hit with views of snowcapped mountains, vibrant blue skies, and a whole new valley. 

It was interesting to see the subtle changes in color from the previous areas. As we got into the Owens Valley, the just above the golden rolling hillsides were glowing cloudy skies  and an amazing view of the Sierras far off in the distance. We had a great time cruising through the mountains having conversations on the headsets and just enjoying the time spent in the saddle. 

Not long after, we reached the 395 and pulled off to fill up the bikes before our last stretch of road back to Los Angeles. As night fell, we hit temperatures as low as 30 degrees, but luckily we were suited up and ready to go the last 200 miles of the day. For most of the trip, we were riding on open roads in the middle of nowhere rarely seeing other cars, but once we were on the 395 there were definitely some more cars out there. Regardless, it was still an enjoyable ride home, and we were happy to have seen all that we did. While for some, Death Valley in particular might be a ways away, no matter where you're at there are a lot of places that can be seen during a full weekend of riding. Just getting out on the road to spend some time on two wheels and make memories with friends is what it's all about!

Now these are some roads you won't want to miss! Whether you're on two wheels or four, this is an amazing journey, and we had a lot of fun on the road. Always be wear of changing conditions, and travel safely! 

(This is the map from our whole Death Valley Loop

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