Uploaded May 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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What's a Gigot Girl Gang do when they find out the Camel Races are happening in Virginia City? They go of course! Obviously, we had to find out if you can ride a camel in a corset (strictly for research purposes only...)

More Gigot Girl Gang Shenanigans can be found here:

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Vs. Scooters: youtu.be/wfVgFCKeDCg

Every year in Virginia City, Nevada the brave and the bold bring out their camels, ostriches, and emus to put them to the test at the Annual International Camel & Ostrich Races (this has been going on for 60 years!). Obviously, being the bold (and slightly ridiculous) 1830s ladies that we are, we decided to set out to the hills to witness and take on these camel races. And during this expedition we were able to answer the one corset myth question that *everyone* has always wanted to know - can you ride a camel while wearing a corset? 😂


Want to know more about the Virginia City Camel and Ostrich Races? Go Here: visitvirginiacitynv.com/events/61st-annual-international-camel-ostrich-races
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