{"product_id":"desert-chaos-2026-week-1-sept-23-26","title":"Desert Chaos 2026 Week 1 - Sept 23-26","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesert Chaos – Hands-On Gold Mining Adventure at LDMA’s Duisenburg Camp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation:\u003c\/b\u003e LDMA Duisenburg Camp - California High Desert\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDuration:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 Days -  \u003cb\u003eLimited to 12 Participants\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Ultimate Gold Mining Experience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eExperience a real \u003cb\u003emodern-day gold rush\u003c\/b\u003e in the rugged California desert!\u003cbr\u003eJoin a dedicated crew of prospectors for four unforgettable days of \u003cb\u003ehands-on mining\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eteamwork\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003egold recovery\u003c\/b\u003e. This is no casual outing—\u003cb\u003eit’s Desert Chaos\u003c\/b\u003e. Do you have what it takes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You’ll Do\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eProcess hundreds of yards\u003c\/b\u003e of gold-bearing material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSplit the recovered gold\u003c\/b\u003e equally among participants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRun high-volume dry washers like \u003ci\u003eThe Beast\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBert\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLearn real mining and clean-up techniques from experts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEnjoy life at LDMA’s historic \u003cb\u003eDuisenburg Camp\u003c\/b\u003e—a true desert mining outpost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"468\" height=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvent Highlights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 full days\u003c\/b\u003e of gold mining and camping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSmall group:\u003c\/b\u003e only 12 participants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEligibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Open to LDMA Members \u0026amp; Non Members\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCamping:\u003c\/b\u003e Dry camping included (tents \u0026amp; RVs welcome)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeals:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003eo   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBreakfast: Coffee \u0026amp; pastries (Wed–Sat)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003eo   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLunch: Provided daily (Wed–Sat)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003eo   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDinner: On your own\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eReal desert mining—dust, sun, and serious gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eExpert instruction and heavy equipment (when available)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNo limit on gold you can find—the more you dig, the more you take home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eShared cleanup sessions and evening celebrations around camp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhysical Requirements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eThis is a working event—expect manual labor in desert conditions.\u003cbr\u003eParticipants work at their own pace, but it may not be suitable for those with physical limitations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat to Bring\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePersonal Gear:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePhoto ID \/ LDMA Card\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWater, snacks, weather-ready clothing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRugged shoes or boots, sunscreen, dust mask, jumpsuit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMining Equipment:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eShovel, rake, 10+ buckets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGloves, folding chair, EZ Up canopy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eClassifiers and gold pans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Prospectors Love It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e Authentic desert mining experience\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e Real gold recovery and equal splits\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e Learn, work, and celebrate with passionate LDMA members\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e The spirit of the gold rush brought to life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoin the Adventure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eIf you’re ready to dig deep, get dirty, and find gold in one of California’s legendary mining regions—this is your event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesert Chaos – Where Effort Equals Gold.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"468\" height=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegister Now\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eSpots \u003cb\u003estrictly limited to 12 participants\u003c\/b\u003e—they fill fast.\u003cbr\u003eSecure your place today and experience the \u003cb\u003ereal search for gold\u003c\/b\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e[\u003cb\u003eREGISTER NOW →\u003c\/b\u003e]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lost Dutchman's","offers":[{"title":"LDMA Member Registration","offer_id":42644549369927,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"General 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