After a long and wonderfull 3 months in the Colorado Mountains it was time to make my way back to Colorado Springs and visit my friends and family back home. I also needed to get some work done to my van. My check engine light turned on after I left Silverton and wanted to getContinue reading “Troubles on the Road – Vanlife in New Mexico”
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ToHelluRide – Mountain Biking and Vanlife, Telluride CO
Being a Colorado native and a lover of the outdoors you would think I have visited the incredibly scenic mountain town of Telluride. Seeing how this summer is my summer to check off all my Colorado bucket list items it was time to visit. Telluride is packed with world-class mountain biking, ghost towns, unbelievable views,Continue reading “ToHelluRide – Mountain Biking and Vanlife, Telluride CO”
Bikepacking the Maah Daah Hey Trail – North Dakota
Bikepacking the Maah Daah Hey Trail has been on my radar for years since I very first discovered the sport of bikepacking back in the mid 2000’s. It’s a 150 mile long trail that runs through the Badlands of North Dakota.. Here is my bike leaning against the ruins of Theodore Roosevelt’s Cabin just outsideContinue reading “Bikepacking the Maah Daah Hey Trail – North Dakota”
Whitefish!
My magical minivan that takes me to magical places. My research told me that Whitefish was going to be a stellar mountain biking destination. Whitefish has several large trail networks including a bike resort. While the town definitely has a resort/touristy vibe its a good one. I stopped by the local bike shop to get theContinue reading “Whitefish!”
Clark Fork River Trail – Vanlife
Riding the Clark Fork River Trail outside of St. Regis Montana. Cherries! These were the best cherries I have ever had. I got them at a road side stand in the small town of St. Regis. I also purchased a very good latte (the best one in Montana!) from a little drive thru stand butContinue reading “Clark Fork River Trail – Vanlife”
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”
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!”
Back on the road! – Crested Butte Vanlife
So after a month of housesitting in Colorado Springs it was time to get back on the road! After my tour in the desert I had planned a tour loosely following the Continental Divide from Colorado To Glacier National Park in Montana. Here is my van parked on the crest of the Continental Divide onContinue reading “Back on the road! – Crested Butte Vanlife”
Mountain Biking in Eagle Colorado Videos
Pool and Ice Rink Flow Trail Dirt Drifter Downhill Trail My camp at the top of the Dirt Drifter Trail Head. The road to get up here was a bit rough, steep, narrow, but I made it in my 2wd minivan! Some of the best dirt around. The town of Eagle really takes care ofContinue reading “Mountain Biking in Eagle Colorado Videos”
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