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Darren Springer
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This channel is about the outdoors. Hiking, camping, overlanding and mountain biking are the main activities.
Catalina State Park Tucson - MTB riding, Camping, and Ruin exploration.
Catalina State Park is just north of Tucson, AZ. A great place to spend some time during the winter months. I camped, mountain biked the 50 Year Trail, Chutes, Gem Trail and others. I also explored the Romero Ruins located inside the park.
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Arizona Trail Passage 8 Mountain Biking and Camping at Colossal Cave Mountain Park.
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Mountain biking The Arizona Trail Passage 8 near Vail, AZ. Camping at Colossal Cave Mountain Park's Selvilla Campground. Also, Onyx Racing's Vesper Hub bearing replacement.
Tombstone, AZ. Quick stop to check out the old west town.
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Quick stop in Tombstone enroute to Tucson. Checked out the old courthouse and Main St.
Chiricahua Mountains adventure. Referred to as the "Yosemite" of Arizona.
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A few days in the extreme SE Corner of Arizona. The Chiricahua Mountains are one of the "Sky Islands" in the Chihuahuan Desert. Hiking the Silver Peak Trail on the eastern slope and The "Big Loop" on the western slope in the Chiricahua National Monument.
Silver City, New Mexico. Mountain biking and Old West history.
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Exploring the surrounding areas of Silver City, New Mexico. Mountain biking at Fort Bayard, Little Walnut, and The Continental Divide Trail. Also some old west history...Wagon Rut Road, Billy the Kid, and Apache Indians.
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument - New Mexico
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Gila Cliff Dwellings are in Southwest New Mexico. I took a fascinating hike through these dwellings and explored the surrounding area. A great example of Native American architecture as well as many pictographs can be found here.
WHITE SANDS National Park - Hiking the Alkali Flat Trail
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Checking out the White Sands National Park and hiking the Alkali Flat Trail. Very remote and beautiful. An unusual hike for sure.
LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO! Mountain Biking and MURDER.
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Mountain biking in Las Cruces, NM. Dona Ana and Sierra Vista Trails plus Sheriff Pat Garrett's murder site.
Big Bend National Park - Part 4 - Dinosaurs and The Rio Grande
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Quick trip through Big Bend National Park. Includes the Rio Grande River, Boquillas Canyon and Dinosaur history.
Big Bend Ranch State Park-Part 3-Contrabando Trails
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Mountain biking and camping at Big Bend Ranch State Park in Texas. Camping at the West Contrabando Campground.
Big Bend Ranch State Park Part 2
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Mountain Biking and Overlanding Big Bend Ranch State Park in Southwest Texas.
Big Bend Ranch State Park - Mountain Biking Southwest Texas
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Part 1 of the Big Bend series. Mountain Biking and Overlanding the remote Big Bend Ranch State Park in Southwest Texas.
OZ Trails Part 3 - Coler Mountain Bike Preserve and The Back 40 - Bentonville, AR.
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Last video in the Bentonville/OZ Trails series. In this video I explore the Coler Mountain Bike Preserve as well as the Back 40 Trails just north of Bentonville in Blowing Springs, Arkansas
OZ Trails Part 2 - Rogers, Arkansas - Hobbs State Park
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Mountain biking at Hobbs State Park in Rogers, Arkansas.
OZ Trails Part 1 - Mountain Biking Bentonville - Slaughter Pen Trails
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Exploring Northwest Arkansas' OZ Trails in this series. Part 1 is Mountain biking in Bentonville on their Slaughter Pen Trails System.
Mississippi- Tombigbee State Park camping and riding. BBQ in Memphis, TN.
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Mississippi- Tombigbee State Park camping and riding. BBQ in Memphis, TN.
Alabama: Monte Sano State Park and The U.S. Space and Rocket Center
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Alabama: Monte Sano State Park and The U.S. Space and Rocket Center
Raccoon Mountain near Chattanooga Tennessee. Mountain biking on an engineering marvel.
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Raccoon Mountain near Chattanooga Tennessee. Mountain biking on an engineering marvel.
Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecamp - Mountain biking Windy Gap, Bear Creek and Pinhoti Trails.
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Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecamp - Mountain biking Windy Gap, Bear Creek and Pinhoti Trails.
South Carolina "The Grand Strand" and visiting a historic Cemetary.
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South Carolina "The Grand Strand" and visiting a historic Cemetary.
North Carolina Part 3, Charlotte - Rocky River Trail and The U.S. National Whitewater Center
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North Carolina Part 3, Charlotte - Rocky River Trail and The U.S. National Whitewater Center
North Carolina Part 2 Mountain Biking The Pisgah. Bent Creek Experimental Forest and Black Mountain
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North Carolina Part 2 Mountain Biking The Pisgah. Bent Creek Experimental Forest and Black Mountain
North Carolina Part 1 The Pisgah Mountain Biking Spencer Gap to Trace Ridge
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North Carolina Part 1 The Pisgah Mountain Biking Spencer Gap to Trace Ridge
Minnesota Mountain Biking. Cuyuna, Battle Creek and Lebanon Hills.
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Minnesota Mountain Biking. Cuyuna, Battle Creek and Lebanon Hills.
Maah Daah Hey Trail Part 2 Mountain Biking in the North Dakota Badlands
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Maah Daah Hey Trail Part 2 Mountain Biking in the North Dakota Badlands
The Maah Daah Hey Trail Part1 Mountain Biking in the North Dakota Badlands
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The Maah Daah Hey Trail Part1 Mountain Biking in the North Dakota Badlands
Montana Part 6 Eastern Montana and Theodore Roosevelt National Park
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Montana Part 6 Eastern Montana and Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Montana Part 5, Glacier National Park, The Highline Trail
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Montana Part 5, Glacier National Park, The Highline Trail
Montana Part 4 Whitefish Bike Retreat
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Montana Part 4 Whitefish Bike Retreat
Montana Part 3 Caloma Ghost Town, Herron Park, Kalispell, Pig Farms
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Montana Part 3 Caloma Ghost Town, Herron Park, Kalispell, Pig Farms
I have been out to the Ice trail. When you go more to the east and the damn creek cuts the trail off then have to find where the trail picks up then you run across a fence that you don't know whether or not that it where the trail continues beaceue it disappers. That was the only part of the Maah Daah Hey I tried and no more. Biking to me isn't having to get off your bike to find the trail because it got lost it the overgrow and cow shit. Once and done. Trails back home were much better.
Did you prefer new Mexico or arizona
Arizona has better mountain biking infrastructure. New Mexico is less crowded. Depends on what you are after.
The statue is the Virgin Mary and is actually a recent addition. I believe from the 1980's it was hauled up with big helicopters.
Is the trail one directional? Or can you go out the back on the same trail?
I rode the trail as an O & B everyday to get back to camp. Effectively riding the whole thing twice.
The reason the Nez Pierce crossed the rugged mountans instead of a lower easier rout along the salmon river is because the Blackfoot were set up along the Salmon . Very violent tribe. There is alot of cool indian hostory that shows in the mountains. You see alot of the tree notches in the trees the Nez Pierce used to mark their trails as well as directio.. You gota look up a ways now to see them but they can be easily seen.
I'm thinking about going back up there this summer. Hopefully no fires! I'll look for the notching in the trees. Thanks!
You can actually ride from Ft Bayard to Pinos Altos. Or you can split off towards Bear Canyon and come back in behind the Forest Service base camp. You were riding in an actual game reserve area behind Ft Bayard, so not surprised you'd see a lot of wildlife. In the fall you will see and hear elk bugling in that area, a lot.
Question about your vehicle: hey Mr. Darren. Enjoying your video and doing a bit of planning myself. Right now, one of my biggest challenges is figuring out how shuttle. Thinking about ridding north to south (your thoughts on this choice is appreciated). But, aside from using the shuttle out of Medora, how does one get back to the vehicle? I see you had yours and would like to know how you’d arranged or planned for that. I appreciate you posting your trip/adventure.
Howdy! I self shuttled. I rode each segment as an out and back. Effectively riding the trail in both directions. Watch both part 1 and 2 to see the campgrounds I stayed at and ow I did it. Just do it. One of my favorite adventures to date.
@@darren_springer - That’s what I was guessing. You rode it the one time but BOTH WAYS at the same time and a segment at a time. Sir, I have one thing to say: You da man! - This is a consideration. Someone pointed out to me that a shuttle to the north from Medora is really the only one I’d need to consider; the route back to Medora from the south is less than 30 miles on the roads. Off to watch Part 2.
I’ve never heard of anyone calling it the Yosemite of Arizona tbh😅 The spires remind me of Bryce Canyon but the Chiricahuas are pretty unique on their own.
Once I heard them called that I had to go check it out. Looking forward to going back.
hey! We dont talk funny, YOU talk funny!
Just discovered your videos and really enjoyed them. I noticed you haven't done any in a bit. That injury still holding you back?
Glad you like the channel. The injury lingered for quite a while, had to do some rehab. Meanwhile, returned to work. Considering getting back out there. Editing videos is a tremendous amount of work, but rewarding. I'll know in the next couple of months if I'm going to give it a go again...stay tuned!
@@darren_springer yeah. I've dabbled in the video thing. The best way to ruin any type of adventure is to try and film it.
I'm sorry you caught it on a smokey year, the trip is incredible when its clear.
That was unfortunate. Now I have to go back!
Hey did use your bike on the trip, and is there any singletrack? I'm considering bringing mine on this trip in a few weeks... Similar high end bike on rack like yours...
I did not ride on this segment of my trip. There were some bikepackers on the corridor, but it is wilderness on both sides of the road. So, no riding there. The riding is on the Montana side of the corridor...see following episode. Thanks!
39:18 i read that they called them ice caves because they sometimes preserve snow from the winter into the summer months
9:52 Idon't understand why bikes are banned at Teddy Roosevelt either, I understand the policy of the Park service being I used to work for the USFS, but if Badlands national Park can have an open hike policy then TDR can have bikes in the ND badlands, not much difference in landscape except the ND badlands has more vegetation. Honestly South Dakota badlands look more fragile
Great video! Any flats punctures on your trip?
Not in that location. I was running Maxxis DHF and DHR with Stan's Sealant.
Awesome video. Heading there in March 2 nights camping. Can’t wait
Looks like you barely missed “the rollercoaster” . You hit just the begining of it.. So much fun
I’ll be there next week right around the same spot. Watching these because I’m too excited to doo much else
Behind you there is the Peloncillos. There are jaguars. The Punch and Judy show has roots in the 16th-century Italian commedia dell'arte and is an ongoing tradition practiced in our motherland, England.
Cool! Thanks for the background info!
Nice adventure and ride. I hope you tweak your camera light placement skills.
Nice i will be moving to the area soon.
Great video dude.
Thank you so much for taking the time to film and post even though you're injured! Really appreciate t!!!
Thanks for your video Darren! The squirrel races you had to endure cracked me up. :-) I and a buddy, and maybe my brother plan to ride the Magruder Corridor on ATV's next year. I'm looking forward to it!
Also we have one more good riding area east of town called Marshall mountain, it's built on a now non operational ski hill. Pretty much a pedal yourself up bike park. Your Hightower is the perfect bike for riding there. I have a 130mm front and rear travel izzo that seems to be close to the perfect bike for missoula. If you ever make it back here I'd love to show you some of the hidden gems for trails
The blue mountain trails have names, just not on the maps up there
ruclips.net/video/LAynI5CRJIM/видео.html thank you so much for the inspiration:) we went out with some friends from Las Cruces and had a great day riding :) thank you
What do you recommend for tire pressure out there?
Lots of variables there. I'm about 180lbs running 2.6 Maxxis DHF/DHR tubeless. It was pretty loose that time of year, so I was running 18psi front and 20psi rear. Hope that helps, but will be different for everyone.
Awesome! Thank you for sharing your journey!
Evel Knievel was born there
Lived here many years by Turkey Creek. I was very disappointed you did not mention the Apache Indians lived here and migrated to the Occidentals Mts. in Mexico. (Ocho Naca Chiricauhua Apachu)
I was unaware of that fact. I love history though. Hopefully others will read your comment for extra insight. Thanks for commenting.
Its CON-CORD, NOT "Conkerd"
How much for tent camping bicycle tourists ?
Expensive, $30 if I remember correctly AND you have to make reservations.
You’re not in the dessert, Silver City Is over 5000 feet elevation
It's called a High Mountain desert.
Over 6 actually. Ft Bayard is 6100.
Thank you for this. I had planned a MDH trail ride as far back as '05, but family obligations prevented it. Now, sadly, I'm too crippled up to DO it! So I'm living vicariously through your trip video.
Thank you sir! This helps warm a cold winter day in upstate NY.
I love your Big Bend series. Watched it several times. And now I'm going down there at the end of March! I want to do what you did and swim across the river. Were you worried about getting caught by Border Patrol? I heard it could be a fine up to $5,000.00 if you cross illegally. Or was it so remote that it wasn't a worry?
Congrats on your trip! Your going to love it there. I think Border Patrol and NPS have much bigger fish to fry than someone swimming across the Rio Grande out and back. That said, it was on a hike and a little out there. Situational awareness just like everything else. Have a great time!
@@darren_springer Thanks for your reply!
that is a very fun place to ride. there are so many Hohokam Indian stuff all around Tucson, I have many videos of these places on my main channel.
My wife and I just returned from the Big Bend region. We cycled the Contrabando system in the State Park and also the Lajitas airport trail system, also a few 4 wheel drive trails in our Chevy Colorado ZR2. We viewed your series on the area before we headed down and really enjoyed your documentation of the area, as well as your videos in other regions of the U.S..( Haven't seen them all yet) It looks like the trip of a lifetime. Just wondering after all is said and done, which of all of your destinations was the most satisfying for riding your bike / and or just for overall experience? Nice work and thanks for sharing with the Y.T. community!
Hi Keith, I'm glad you have enjoyed some of my videos. I have lived in Tahoe for over 30 years and have pretty much beat up everything west of the Rockies. This journey was for many reasons, but I wanted to see how the mountain biking and camping was in the rest of the country. At the time, Canada was off limits. I found that the lack of public land was a hinderence to both, but what was available to the locals was precious. Purpose built singletrack was carefully maintained and well loved. I almost feel guilty for having such huge resources outside my door! Tahoe is still my number one riding area, it has endless singletrack and it's home. Bentonville, AR. Just go. Amazing what they are doing there. Maah Daah Hey Trail, N.D. you have to be going there to get there. Out there adventure riding. Montana. Beautiful. Razor thin singletrack. Grizzlies around every corner...not really, but it was on my mind. Of course, Moab and Hurricane UT. The Arizona Trail and Rainbow Rim (N. Rim G.C.) Happy Riding!
Thank You - Nicely done.
Thanks for watching!
Another great video! I love the Big Bend area, thanks for sharing, it takes me away from my icy tomb in Michigan.
Glad you enjoyed it. I'm in Tahoe now, it's beginning to snow...
Headed there in Feb! Cockpit is so nice and clean, love it!
There’s no way that white horse was real 🤣
Hey quick question, staying here in a few weeks, how far is The Chutes from the campsite? I have an 8 year old daughter and I want to take her on a loop but am not sure how long the loop is in relation to the campsite. Checked trailforks and such, they show the loop but not the campsite, which for all I know is right next to it lol! Thanks for the vid, was good watching it a second time
The Chutes are 8 miles up the 50 Year Trail from the campground. Not a particularly difficult 8 miles, but I'm sure it is different through the eyes of an 8 year old. I think there may be closer access from the Miraval Resort area. Feel free to follow me on Strava. The ride is titled Santa Catalina Mountains.
@@darren_springer Yeah that would be a bit much for her! She can do 8 miles tops! Thank you for getting back to me
Man it is so cool seeing others making videos up in the dragon fly trail area,I can no tell you how mane times I have trained for racing(and little walnut),also Aiden is a personal friend of mine and training buddy
I really love the way you give so much context including geography specifics & your passion for the Chiricahuas! I've hiked in them a few times & plan to be back there soon. Solace, serenity, wonder & inspiration. Thanks for your fine video!
The lion does not lay down with the lamb like Disney would like you to believe. In cougar country you are the lamb, your prey. Pack bear spray or arm yourself.
What a sweet place to be in the dead of winter!! Thanks again for your efforts Darrin and can really appreciate the lifestyle 😎
What tent is that!?
It's a Mountain Hardwear 3-man tent. I like the extra room. Not sure what model it is, but it's seen it all and has held up well.
You took a large crash, to injure the shoulder? Did you tear the upper bicep tendon?
Negative, I have what's called frozen shoulder. I've had 3 injections and 6 mos of rehab. It's better, but not quite there. Thanks for asking.