When rain hits in Southern California, loading up your bike and calling in sick to work is an easy choice. And when long-time moto cinematographer and rider Steve Haughelstine calls, you better be ready. Haug’s knowledge of the local riding spots is unmatched, and while he took Tyler Bereman and Ian Young on some incredible trails in Ocotillo, photographer Max Mandell tagged along and documented all of it—roosting buddies, hill climb challenges, razorback ridges, and good times. There was no better way to test out the new off-road gear and put our popular Seeker jacket through the wringer.
