The North Shore Mountains in the Red River wastelands were a vast stretch. There were many mutated creatures, Old World military bases, and research centers. Valuable discoveries were often made.
As many of the roads here had been destroyed and couldn't be repaired, and the environment was very complicated, it was difficult for First City's troops to enter on a large scale. They could only explore using platoons or small teams. Therefore, it became a paradise for Ruin Hunters.
Countless people came and went every year, working ceaselessly for survival. Several places in the mountains naturally formed different-sized advance base camps. They provided food, water, weapons, ammunition, bandages, fuel, batteries, and other necessities for Ruin Hunters that tried to enter the mountains.