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these rides are really about, mateship and resilience.
Whisky in the Wilderness
On the evening of Day 4 at base camp, I cracked a few bottles of Dog Tag Whiskey. A whisky tasting anywhere is normally a good time. A desert whisky tasting under the stars with a bunch of dirt-streaked riders made for a memorable experience, celebrating exactly what Dog Tag Whiskey is about. Mateship and commemoration of sacrifice. The conversations that night were real. Tales from the road, laughs, lessons, and the odd moment of silence to soak in the vastness of it all.
By the time we rode out on Day 5, the weather had started to shift again. The sun returned. Spirits lifted. We made it back to Mount Dare tired, dirty, and grateful to have been allowed to experience this amazing place.
Why It Matters
This trip wasn’ t what we expected. It was better.
Real adventure doesn’ t come with certainty. It comes with risk, challenge, and the need to adapt. The rain robbed us of a full desert crossing but gave us something more: proof that you can handle what the elements throw at you if you’ re present and prepared.
Remote Australia demands respect. It rewards those
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