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GDMBR Section Six Tres Hermanas Challenge – CONQUERED!

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 …

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Anti-lope Wells GDMBR Terminus

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 …

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Pedaling THC Across New Mexico

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 …

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Tres Hermanas, three sisters, Columbus NM, Pancho Villa, Hole in the Wall Getaway

Three Sisters At Once! – A Biker’s Dream

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, …

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Outdoor New Mexico EXPOnentially

My Scholarship Report for the 2024 Outdoor Economics Conference & Expo in Las Cruces Op-ed by Addison B. Bachman EXPOnentially is the perfect term for describing the opportunity for the Village of Columbus (and all of Luna County), to match our most valuable tourism assets with the industries that thrive on outdoor adventure, tourism, and …

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