The Dusty Camel... An ongoing adventure.

The journey begins in the frigid Georgia winter of 2009. Two thru-hikers, Ian Mangiardi and Andy Laub, meet three days into their solo-treks of the Appalachian Trail. For four months, the two braved one of the harshest winters in the South bringing them into a hot summer in the North, over 2,100 miles away. 

In spring 2011 the team trekked over 2,600 miles northbound on America’s Pacific Crest Trail in order to create a documentary that would show, first hand, Americas backcountry and its' splendor. 

The Dusty Camel is committed to protecting America's wild spaces. Its mission- inspire people to get outdoors, and give them the tools to have a life changing journey. They use their experience to give the best advice to have a successful expedition or adventure of any kind. 

The Dusty Camel will do as their ancestors did thousands of years ago-- take advantage of our freedom to roam.  We follow one simple concept -- the more people that enjoy the outdoors, the more people there are to protect it. 

We always welcome anyone who would enjoy the splendors of nature, but may need some support in getting out there. Feel free to reach out to us to see how we may be able to assist.