Embrace the call of the open trail, where wander meets wild and every mile tells a story.

Let your spirit roam at the place where roads end and adventures begin.

Morten Vinther 12/29/25 Morten Vinther 12/29/25

Baptized by Sand: Riding Superstition Mountain

One of the Department of Wander crew’s final outings of the year took us deep into the Southern California desert, to a place that doesn’t just test riders - it reshapes them. Superstition Mountain, tucked near the Mexican border between Ocotillo Wells and the edge of nowhere, is all about sand, speed, and learning to trust your throttle.

Morten Vinther 12/13/25 Morten Vinther 12/13/25

Carved by Time: Riding the Landscapes of Ballinger Canyon

Ballinger Canyon isn’t just a place you ride through - it’s a place you ride within. The scenery feels massive and intimate at the same time. Towering canyon walls rise up on either side, shaped by time and weather, their layers telling a story that stretches far beyond a single ride. In the narrow sections, the land closes in, amplifying every sound and making each turn feel deliberate and earned.

Morten Vinther 12/2/25 Morten Vinther 12/2/25

LAB2V 2025: 500 Miles, Broken Bones, and the Brotherhood of the Desert

500 miles. Two days. One busted thumb. And a desert that tried to break us.
Ride with the Department of Wander crew across the Mojave on the legendary LAB2V—Palmdale to Barstow to Vegas—through sand, rock, wind, and absolute chaos. This is the Thanksgiving sufferfest we’ll never forget

Morten Vinther 10/28/25 Morten Vinther 10/28/25

The Return of a Legend: Riding the 2025 Checkers River Run

The legendary Checkers River Run roared back to life in 2025, and the Department of Wander crew couldn’t resist the challenge. Two hundred miles of raw Mojave Desert lay ahead — from the volcanic fields near Barstow to the golden shores of the Colorado River. What followed was a punishing, unforgettable journey of endurance, dust, and desert beauty.

Morten Vinther 9/14/25 Morten Vinther 9/14/25

Riding the Reopened Trails of Hungry Valley OHV

Riding the single track here is always a treat. Flowing turns, stretches of loose sand, climbs that test your balance, and fast runs where you can let the bike breathe. Hungry Valley offers a mix that works for riders of any skill level.

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Giant Loop Ride 2025

If you’ve ever wanted to feel the wild pulse of the American West beneath your tires, the annual Giant Loop Ride out of Crane Hot Springs, Oregon, might just be your calling.

Morten Vinther 5/17/25 Morten Vinther 5/17/25

San Francisquito Canyon

If you're itching for a dirt escape that’s big bike friendly and just a short ride from the sprawl of Los Angeles, San Francisquito Canyon might just be your ticket.