Expedition journals and trip reports from the trails of California and beyond.https://rocklanding.org/en-ushttps://rocklanding.org/journal/2026-johnson-valleyhttps://rocklanding.org/journal/2026-johnson-valleyFour days in Johnson Valley. The desert gave us everything we came for -- and took a few things we weren't ready to lose.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTrock-crawlingdesertjohnson-valleyking-of-the-hammershammertownhttps://rocklanding.org/journal/2026-snow-runhttps://rocklanding.org/journal/2026-snow-runA last-minute invite, a week of fresh snowfall, and a crash course in snow driving. Seven rigs hit the Sierra and I learned that momentum is everything -- the hard way.Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMToverlandingsnowsierra-nevadahttps://rocklanding.org/journal/2025-last-one-standinghttps://rocklanding.org/journal/2025-last-one-standingEleven rigs, four obstacles, and $9,400 raised for public lands. The annual LOS competition at Hollister Hills delivered mud, broken drivelines, and community at its best.Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMToff-roadcompetitionfundraisinghollister-hillshttps://rocklanding.org/journal/2024-death-valley-expeditionhttps://rocklanding.org/journal/2024-death-valley-expeditionFour days of mining history, geology, and mechanical drama across 200 miles of desert—from Racetrack Playa's sailing stones to an overnight at the infamous Barker Ranch.Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMToverlandingdesertdeath-valleyminingcampinghttps://rocklanding.org/journal/2024-rubicon-trailhttps://rocklanding.org/journal/2024-rubicon-trailTwenty-two miles, three days, and more trail drama than anyone planned for. The Rubicon delivered blown beads, winch pulls, a 50-rig backup, and SAR helicopters overhead.Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMToverlandingrubiconsierra-nevadarock-crawling