the Hidden Dunes

[@BackpackingWithJason]

What an incredible place my friend. I love those big open scenery areas. I’d love to do some backpacking in an area like that. Really cool 👍🏻👍🏻

[@potatothorn]

death valley is one of the easiest places to backpack as long as you carry your own water... just pick a spot and start walking, very few restrictions out here!! we're hoping to backpack a few miles this weekend in an even more remote area!

[@SmellNRoses]

That was awesome. Love those Hidden Dunes even more than Eureka Dunes. Very scenic out there plus I’m just drawn to these kinds of lesser known places. Glad you two survived that night on your first attempt. It just shows how quickly things can turn bad and even those of us with a lot of experience can still get in a jam.

[@potatothorn]

that first trip we knew we might get lost and it was sort of a test that we /failed/ hahha// at least in this area we knew eventually we would figure it out but it was a big reminder to be way better prepared in the future. was so nice to have this huge area to ourselves on a busy weekend, the regular dunes were Packed with people

[@drc4563]

I hiked into here solo in July 2021. No one comes here as it is the middle of summer and you need to know what you are doing. Hidden dunes and the hidden valley behind them are possibly the best part of DV in my opinion. Truly beautiful solitude. Just take a bearing and cite a landmark as to where you leave your vehicle before you go into the dunes through the gap in the hills as it is hard to spot from the dunes and you definitely do not want to lose the location of your vehicle in the extreme conditions or when you are tired. Even more so if you are suffering from any exposure to very extreme heat. I have travelled the world. DV in the summer is one of the very best places.

[@potatothorn]

yes we like it in summer too, but this was a little easier to hike in... and as you can see while there were people in the main valley, no one out here.... such a great spot

[@pollyalamode]

I sure enjoy your videos. You get such great footage and do so many pano shots it really makes me feel like I’m on the exploration with you two. What a great spot and such a beautiful desert.

[@potatothorn]

Thanks this makes me so happy, that is what i try to do/ make you feel like you are there.. we did another super remote trip over the weekend so ill have another video for you here eventually

[@AmericasParks]

Glad things worked out for you this time! Sorry to hear about the past mistake. Hidden Dunes - perfect name. Beautiful area! No one there!

[@potatothorn]

yeah finally we got a good look! was nice / 40 or so people at Eureka , No One over here .. glad you like it!

[@chikinpork]

Sweet scenery, I gotta get out there sometime!

[@potatothorn]

DO IT! and you really dont need to hike much if you dont want to, the views from the car are often plenty. We do as much auto touring as hiking out here

[@efromhb]

Such a nice hike out to those dunes. Can't imagine getting misdirected out there at night. I've driven to the trailhead in the middle of the night to do the hike the next day. It was a great experience. Glad it is still kinda off the main radar of most people.

[@potatothorn]

yeah we were thrilled that with 40 people at eureka, None came over here that weekend... super fun hike !! getting lost was crazy, it was So Dark out there with no moon! never again. next time i trust my knowledge of the stars! when i went at night over summer i left a light beacon on the truck for guidance, but i actually couldnt see it until i was almost half way back.. definitely need to know your way out there!

[@R32R38]

@@potatothorn Speaking of the moon, on a moonless night the stars must be amazing.

[@potatothorn]

@@R32R38 absolutely! super dark skies, tons of stars, milky way is easily visible

[@efromhb]

@@R32R38 just got back from Death Valley. The stars are fantastic during the new moon.

[@sonofamountain2862]

You guys always find the coolest spots seriously awesome!! Thank you for sharing this amazing place.

[@potatothorn]

glad you like it, hopefully you go see it yourself some time

[@abcwildlife6423]

such a beautiful channel you have here. l love all aspects of your channel,and am happy to subscribe here.l,m evo form Australia😘💓💓💓

[@potatothorn]

so glad you like our videos! we try and show you stuff that is way out there where few others go

[@abcwildlife6423]

Welcome dear

[@harlandeke]

Cool vid...we are going to be in Death Valley NP next week, but we only have a day, so just hitting the main spots.

[@potatothorn]

we're hoping to be out there saturday/sunday this week! have a great trip. as much as i love getting way out there, the main roads through the Valley are my favorites... Huge views all around

[@harlandeke]

@@potatothorn that's cool..I think we will be driving through on Tuesday coming from Vegas to Lone Pine for the night, and then on to Joshua Tree Wednesday before heading to LA Thursday to spend the day Friday with my little brother before flying back to Cinci from Long Beach..we will probably pass each other again somewhere along the way..lol.

[@potatothorn]

@@harlandeke Awesome !! watch for our little old white nissan with tons of stickers on back hahaha

[@harlandeke]

@@potatothorn will do..lol.

[@DeathValleyDazed]

Thanks for the dunes tour. I like your zoom feature. Have you been to all of the dune fields in the park now?

[@potatothorn]

no/ we have seen Ibex from a distance, but have not been to them// have not even laid eyes on buckwheat (yet). have not hiked to panamint either but i think Roxana wants to do that one so we will eventually. i love that zoom too but i should really be using a tripod darn it oh well.... these are REally fun dunes for the hike and dunes themselves both, highly recommend them

[@DeathValleyDazed]

@@potatothorn - Ibex Dunes are an easy flat hike from parking and not too far out. You’ll enjoy The Panamint Dunes but it’s four miles from parking and eight from PSR. I might do South Pass to the dunes for my third go at the Panamint Dunes.😎

[@potatothorn]

@@DeathValleyDazed oh now that you mention south pass, we have seen Saline Dunes from the hills but never went all the way into Saline Valley either// thanks for the info about Ibex, makes it more likely we will try and get out there soon!! panamint is a long hike we know// will have to take it on at some point...

[@michaelbarry5575]

What Cam is that?😳

[@potatothorn]

sony handycam. getting kind of old now but is a good cheap option around $200 vs the $4-500 for good gopros etc