A long, demanding, and extraordinarily challenging day where I swallowed a massive distance of 477 miles.  The route provided an intense combination of extremes: it started in the rugged wilderness of northwestern Nevada, crossed the bustling metro area of Reno, climbed into an old-fashioned historic western town, and continued into nerve-wracking drama deep in the backcountry. While it left behind a bit of disappointment, it ended with a surreal night drive into absolute darkness, arriving at 10:30 PM in eastern California. Fly Geyser, Trego, and the Town of Gerlach