Category: About Baja
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“No manches”! …Do you speak Mexican?
We are firm believers in the art of camouflage and low profile traveling. Sometimes though, the bikepacker stands out, and there’s nothing you can do about it. Almost fluorescent windbreakers, neon helmets, sand dune tires reminiscent of the Paris-Dakar rally, and often a style and volume of voice akin to an unlicensed street vendor. That…
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Baja Bench Mark map: yes, paper is real!
All of us Baja lovers share great respect for the invaluable work done by Mr. David Kier and his lifelong mission of exploring and documenting the entire Baja Peninsula. Through his meticulous research, he has revealed its deepest historical facts, geographical details, and relevant information in such a precise way that one might ask, “How…
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The new RATING system for routes: differentiated and safer
We believe that the current method of assessing the difficulty of bikepacking routes is inappropriate and can put many people at risk. Like many other outdoor activities (surfing, climbing, etc.), bikepacking has seen an exponential rise in popularity since the pandemic, creating a vast audience for all related content. This means that anyone producing such…
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Fog Desert: the miracle of dry land irrigation
Fog deserts are unique ecosystems where moisture from fog provides the main source of water for both plant and animal life. The Baja California Desert is one such remarkable place. Other examples include the Atacama Desert along the coast of Chile and Peru, the Namib Desert in Namibia, and the coastal fog deserts of the…
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