From the Land of Scotch to the Land of Enchantment came Andy and Janice to pioneer and document the THC / Tres Hermanas Challenge. AND IT’S A CLIFF HANGER! by BigAddison Our shuttle service collected Andy and Janice late in the evening at the El Paso International airport in Texas, and delivered them about midnight to …
What’s the story how Antelope Wells, NM became known as the “official” southern terminus of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route? Why? Because logistically, it’s a nightmare. (Cover photo credit by Jeffery Sharp) While down here at the Columbus, New Mexico terminus, it’s a dream come true for a comfortable and convenient start or finish …
I’m not blowing smoke here folks, I’m talking about rolling up, and taking your hits on the Tres Hermanas Challenge (THC). A fifty-nine mile ACA accredited alternate bikepacking route to start or finish the GDMBR. (editors note: The GDMBR is a 3300 mile bikepaking trail from Columbus to Banff, Canada, or vice verse. Local weekend …
Because the six million steps of the Continental Divide Trail and the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route and the Coast-To-Coast Southern Route begin, ends, or lays over at practically my doorstep… I’ve hung a shingle out offering the needed services for all those who answer the call to walk or pedal the length or breadth …
President Trump paved the way for military action with his designation of Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. The designation led to the authorization of surveillance flights by the CIA over Mexico and the deployment of U.S. Navy guided missile destroyers off the Mexican coast. | Border / Cartel Chronicles Read full article here: …
What? You never heard Tiny Tim’s song “Tiptoes Through The Tumbleweeds”? Me neither, but our new friend Martijn from Holland learned pretty fast to keep his eyes open along New Mexico’s stretch of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. Fortunately for Martijn, his first encounter with a snake didn’t have a rattle! Martijn is Dutch, …
Camp Columbus is no joke, but this is: article by – BigAddison host at the Hole in the Wall Getaway “So, what seems to be the problem” asked the psychologist. “Well doc, I dream about Teepees and Wigwams every night. What’s does it mean?” After a quick think the doctor replied “Obviously your feeling two-tents”. …
Already 5.3 miles out from my driveway, I’m continuing my quest to mount the “Three Sisters” aka The Tres Hermanas mountains. Er, I meant “to the mount of the Three Sisters.” 😉 Having discovered this trail a week before, I had to turn around at this point because I hadn’t planned for a long ride, …
Discovering the “feel-like-a-kid” experience of riding a bike again at 64 YO has led me to discover the borderlands on the beaten paths of cattle, javelina, pick-up trucks, and Border Patrols along the USA/Mexico border where I live. Having logged nearly 250 miles of exploring the trails just out my driveway here at the Hole …
Tour of Pancho Villa’s Legendary Border Crossing will transport you back to the original site of the infamous raid on the U.S. Village of Columbus, NM March 9th, 1916. America’s first 9/11 happened at approximately 4:12 a.m. March 9th, 1916 when 600+ “Villaistas” raided Columbus Army’s Camp. 8 soldiers, 10 civilians and 200+ villaistas were …
