I had a lovely time camping in the Cibola National Forest outside of Gallup New Mexico. I had a good feeling about this area when I was planning my travels and knew about a 12 hour mountain bike race called the 12 hours of Enchanted Forest that was held each August. That always seemed intriguingContinue reading “Zuni Mountains”
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Free camping on the rim of Mills Canyon, NM
Mills Canyon Vlog – Vanife I really enjoyed this campground. It is located in the Kiowa National Grasslands just an hour east of Raton NM. For a free campsite its pretty fancy. This one had level slips, pit toilets, picnic tables, fire rings and a grill. Also the site was very easy to get to.Continue reading “Free camping on the rim of Mills Canyon, NM”
Time to hit the Road!
For at least 10 years now I have been dreming about a new lifestyle and ways live more freely and minimally. I needed to wait for my son to graduate college and free up my final responsibilities. I had my son when I was 21 and that made my timeline in life very different thanContinue reading “Time to hit the Road!”
I bought a minivan and converted it into a camper!
My magical minivan! Beautiful free campsite outside of Buena Vista Colorado and the interior of my converted 2003 Honda Odyssey. Here is a picture of the van when I first got it. I am not sure when I exactly got the idea that I would convert a van but by the time February of 2017Continue reading “I bought a minivan and converted it into a camper!”
Blodgett Open Space Night Hike 2.21.18
So winter decided to show up after a very warm and mild December and January. Nick gave me a ring and suggested the idea. I didn’t have any of my hiking winter shit together but still wanted to go. Nick and I hit the trail around 7pm with it being a butt freezing 18 degrees!Continue reading “Blodgett Open Space Night Hike 2.21.18”
An overnight in Cucharras Canyon 4.3.2016
cucharas canyon.. What a gem this place is. I really feel like I discovered this place for backpacking. With a 2 hour drive from Colorado Springs you will find this place all to yourself. I have backpacked this area 3 times and only every r saw 2 hunters. You start at an old ranch andContinue reading “An overnight in Cucharras Canyon 4.3.2016”
The Dream Continues: Ten more days of bikepacking the Colorado Trail
It was almost 5 years ago that it came time to make another attempt at the Colorado Trail. So much has changed since then. My buddy Mike who I did it with last time is now married, raising a young boy, and has a full plate that wont allow him the time required to rideContinue reading “The Dream Continues: Ten more days of bikepacking the Colorado Trail”
More Bikepacking
Quick over night trip with Todd. Did a quick overnight trip up gold camp road . I got to test out my new gossamer gear tarp. Had a campfire and was totally chill. Did get a little cold
Snow – Kopelli
Another Kokopelli on the books. Snow and 3 days to complete vs the normal 4 days made it challenging.
Rock climbing in North Table Mountain in Golden CO 4.15.2014
Seth really excels at rock climbing. His steadfast balance and no fear make him the one to do the lead climb. Thanks Seth, I have really enjoyed climbing with you. I cannot remember the name of the route but it was a good one. Here is Seth reaching the top Seth setting the anchor. AllContinue reading “Rock climbing in North Table Mountain in Golden CO 4.15.2014”
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