NOTE: HDC COWBOY BREAKFAST IS INTERGRATED INTO THIS EVENT
Click here to go the Cowboy Breakfast Event thread
I have blocked of some time at the end of September to finish the northern portion of the New Mexico Back Country Discovery Route (AKA NMBDR) via overlanding/camp out. We will start south of Grants NM on Thursday evening, September 25th and head toward the 1st camp spot Friday - Rock Bowl Beach. We will enjoy the annual Cowboy Breakfast on Saturday morning, September 26th. After the breakfast, we will proceed north, taking it easy and covering the remaining sections until we finish up near Antonito CO. I am thinking it will take 3 additional nights to finish at a slower/easy pace. My preference will be to take it easy, shorter days, more time relaxing / hiking / camping. If we can stretch it out for 4 or 5 nights - great!
It will be very easy for members to either peel away early and/or join late, as it only takes a few hours from ABQ to reach our prevailing position and I will be connected the entire time via Starlink!
Do chime in if anybody would like to consider joining. I will keep this intro thread updated as this unfolds.
What is the NMBDR??
The NMBDR is a relatively easy, pre-defined, back country off road/gravel road trail system that spans approximately 1,200 miles across New Mexico. This trail system is an effective way to see the vast, diverse state of New Mexico and get back into remote areas that most never see.
It is a great way for those that have limited experience camping out of their rigs to learn what works for them and shake down their new set ups. This route is somewhat stock friendly. Most of the trails are made up of improved and less improved BLM/Forest Service roads and private roads. Ideally, you would have a low gearbox, AT tires, some skids/armor. You can also consider dragging along a small off-road trailer, if you are into the extra effort/challenges. Most of us use RTT but it is no problem to use ground tents as well.
I like to refer to this type of overlanding as "the dollar store" trail. Because most of the days you are passing through various towns, all with the provisions you might ever need or want. So it is forgiving for those that have less experience overlanding/unplugging or others that just want things to be easy.
Short Version of Video of NMBDR
Long Version of Video of NMBDR
Download the NMBDR map here
Looking forward to a great time. Cheers!
Poupon
Click here to go the Cowboy Breakfast Event thread
I have blocked of some time at the end of September to finish the northern portion of the New Mexico Back Country Discovery Route (AKA NMBDR) via overlanding/camp out. We will start south of Grants NM on Thursday evening, September 25th and head toward the 1st camp spot Friday - Rock Bowl Beach. We will enjoy the annual Cowboy Breakfast on Saturday morning, September 26th. After the breakfast, we will proceed north, taking it easy and covering the remaining sections until we finish up near Antonito CO. I am thinking it will take 3 additional nights to finish at a slower/easy pace. My preference will be to take it easy, shorter days, more time relaxing / hiking / camping. If we can stretch it out for 4 or 5 nights - great!
It will be very easy for members to either peel away early and/or join late, as it only takes a few hours from ABQ to reach our prevailing position and I will be connected the entire time via Starlink!
Do chime in if anybody would like to consider joining. I will keep this intro thread updated as this unfolds.
What is the NMBDR??
The NMBDR is a relatively easy, pre-defined, back country off road/gravel road trail system that spans approximately 1,200 miles across New Mexico. This trail system is an effective way to see the vast, diverse state of New Mexico and get back into remote areas that most never see.
It is a great way for those that have limited experience camping out of their rigs to learn what works for them and shake down their new set ups. This route is somewhat stock friendly. Most of the trails are made up of improved and less improved BLM/Forest Service roads and private roads. Ideally, you would have a low gearbox, AT tires, some skids/armor. You can also consider dragging along a small off-road trailer, if you are into the extra effort/challenges. Most of us use RTT but it is no problem to use ground tents as well.
I like to refer to this type of overlanding as "the dollar store" trail. Because most of the days you are passing through various towns, all with the provisions you might ever need or want. So it is forgiving for those that have less experience overlanding/unplugging or others that just want things to be easy.
Short Version of Video of NMBDR
Long Version of Video of NMBDR
Download the NMBDR map here
Looking forward to a great time. Cheers!
Poupon
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