5. It is REALLY hilly. Isn't the desert supposed to be flat?

4. The flies use me as a source of water and swarm me constantly.

3. You start to lose your mind after about 45 miles.

2. There's a good chance that the only living creatures you'll see all day are your teammates.

1. Being circled by vultures is just unpleasant.

and the only reason to love the desert:

Kacie Baugh-Wessling :)

(even though she refuses to cuddle with me on the really cold nights)