For five days, Marcel Theroux is driving a 1,000-mile stretch of the American west, from Las Vegas to Denver, guided by your tips.

He's looking to unlock some unusual experiences, barrel down empty desert highways, have dreams of riches on slot machines, visit ghost towns, and conjure up the spirits of the west.

So – where should he go? Where should he stay? What should he eat? Help plan our road trip down the Pacific coast by sharing your photos, videos and offbeat, out-of-the-way tips.

Closes Friday 26 July 2013 at 11pm

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