Riding Chilcoot Pass Loop – Epic Backcountry MTB

Riding through the fireweed on the Chillcoot Pass Loop  With a quick stop in Missoula to get some resupplies that included a trip to Costco. I cooked food in a city park and checked out the bank of the Clarks Fork River. Missoula was a big city and very busy. The city was blazing hotContinue reading “Riding Chilcoot Pass Loop – Epic Backcountry MTB”

Mountain Biking and Vanlife on the Continental Divide

After leaving Bozeman I had to make a decision to head to Helena or Butte. Both had good recommendations and great trail systems but due to a more reliable recommendation I went to Butte. Just before you hit town I came across this campsite off Homestake Pass. Thinking back this was the best campsite outContinue reading “Mountain Biking and Vanlife on the Continental Divide”

Bozeman Montana – Mountain Biking and Vanlife

After 8 days in the Beartooth Mountains it was time to make my way into Montana. Here I am on the Beartooth Highway taking a selfie by the state line marker.  My first stop in Montana was the fast growing town of Bozeman. I took a stroll downtown and bought a new book.  I alsoContinue reading “Bozeman Montana – Mountain Biking and Vanlife”

Fishing in the Beartooth Mountains Wyoming – Vanlife

The Absaroka/Beartooth mountain range is a pure slice of heaven. I have been coming to this area on and off since the early 2000s. I would usually stay at a old hunting cabin located in the Sunlight Basin about 30 minutes away but we would frequent Fantan and Sawtooth Lakes which offer stunning scenery, excellentContinue reading “Fishing in the Beartooth Mountains Wyoming – Vanlife”

Grand Teton/Yellowstone National Park – Vanlife

 #vanlife  😎 Seriously. This is such an iconic vanlife photo! I have not mentioned this yet but I do have a name for my van. I call my van Ody One. Or Ody for short.  I hit GTNP just at the right time. I rolled in after a day of resupplying in Jackson and wasContinue reading “Grand Teton/Yellowstone National Park – Vanlife”

Jackson Wyoming Vanllife

I arrived in Jackson on a Monday and realized how busy but beautiful this town was. When I was a teenager I briefly drove through Jackson with my family but barely remember the town and Teton National Park.  Taking a peek at my mountain biking trails apps there were some good rides right from myContinue reading “Jackson Wyoming Vanllife”

The best boat is Steamboat!

After a great time in Vail with my friends Paul and Becca I made my way to Steamboat Springs Colorado. Steamboat was one of my Colorado bucket list locations. Being a Colorado native there are lots of iconic mountain locations that I have not yet seen. In a matter of a couple of weeks IContinue reading “The best boat is Steamboat!”

Vail with Friends!

There is amazing free camping off of the top of Vail Pass. I love this picture of Paul and Becca AKA: Pubecca) on the blanket in the grass. Makes me feel like a hippie.   After my time in Crested Butte I got a call from my friends Paul and Becca to meet them at VailContinue reading “Vail with Friends!”

Bryce is Nice

Bryce Canyon National Park was fantastic! It was my first time to this National Park and really enjoyed my visit. This was my 3rd National Park along my journey and by far the best. Great video of me hiking Bryce Canyon National Park! Of course Bryce was extremely photogenic. Not only did I get aContinue reading “Bryce is Nice”

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”