NEW MEXICO BACKROADS

Battle by Air and Ground - Images of the Whitewater-Baldy Complex Fire - Gila National Forest

noreply@blogger.com (Jake Quinones) — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 16:01:00 +0000

With the increased humidity levels, firefighters made significant progress on the northern and western fronts of the fire. Firefighters continue to improve structure protection in Mogollon, Willow Creek, and isolated ranches. Successful burnout operations resulted in hardened boundaries around subdivisions. Substantial progress was made on north and western flanks, which doubled the percentage of containment to 10%. Firefighters are scouting terrain along the southwestern and eastern flanks of the fire for opportunities to safely put in containment lines. - Via National Forest Service

Whitewater-Baldy Complex Fire - Gila National Forest

noreply@blogger.com (Jake Quinones) — Thu, 31 May 2012 01:34:00 +0000

Whitewater-Baldy Complex Fire - Updated 1400 MDT May 30, 2012 

The Whitewater-Baldy Complex Fire is now the largest wildfire in New Mexico state history; the fire surpassed 170,000 acres early this morning. Over 1,100 wildland firefighters are now battling the blaze.

Stay tuned for NMBR's photos and coverage of the Whitewater-Baldy Complex Fire.  

Ghost Divide & Mogollon Rim: Overland to the EXPO

noreply@blogger.com (Jake Quinones) — Fri, 25 May 2012 22:26:00 +0000

  Stay tuned for the adventure...

Overland Expo 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Jake Quinones) — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:48:00 +0000

 Ghost Divide & Mogollon Rim: Overland to  the EXPO- This week New Mexico Backroads will be leading a three day,  475-mile, adventure through the backcountry of New Mexico and Arizona  en-root to the Overland Expo.  Scenery along the route will include desert, grasslands and forest.   Stay tuned for the adventure and coverage of the 2012 Overland Expo.   Hope to see you there!

Utah Exploration - Canyonlands National Park - Island in the Sky III

noreply@blogger.com (Jake Quinones) — Sun, 13 May 2012 12:22:00 +0000

Grand View Point Overlook - View of the White Rim

Utah Exploration - Canyonlands National Park - Island in the Sky II

noreply@blogger.com (Jake Quinones) — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:43:00 +0000

 Green River Overlook & Red Sea Flat - Canyonlands National Park

Utah Exploration - Canyonlands National Park - Island in the Sky

noreply@blogger.com (Jake Quinones) — Thu, 10 May 2012 02:40:00 +0000

Green River Overlook

Utah Exploration - Canyonlands National Park - Island in the Sky

noreply@blogger.com (Jake Quinones) — Thu, 10 May 2012 02:35:00 +0000

 Shafer Trail jump off - Gateway to the White

Rim

CRAWL Magazine Reader's Ride - Part III

noreply@blogger.com (Jake Quinones) — Sun, 06 May 2012 21:52:00 +0000

CRAWL Magazine Reader's Ride - Area BFE is a 320-acre recreation park and land cooperative located south of Moab, UT. While the park is renowned for having some of the toughest rock crawling trails in Utah, Area BFE also provides hikers, mountain bikers and ATV riders a place to explore canyons, sheer mountainsides and slickrock.

CRAWL Magazine hosts a Readers Ride at Area BFE during Easter Jeep Safari Week for rock crawling enthusiasts to test their equipment and skill against obstacle rich trails and harsh terrain. 

   Area BFE is open and free to the public 365 days a year. They do however accept donations to assist with park upkeep and expenses. For more information on Area BFE, visit their website- http://www.areabfe.com/ Photo: Drop Kick Trail - Area BFE - San Juan County, UT ©NMBR  

CRAWL Magazine Reader's Ride - Part II

noreply@blogger.com (Jake Quinones) — Fri, 04 May 2012 02:47:00 +0000

For more information on Area BFE, visit their website - http://www.areabfe.com/

CRAWL Magazine Reader's Ride - Part I

noreply@blogger.com (Jake Quinones) — Thu, 03 May 2012 02:40:00 +0000

CRAWL Magazine Reader's Ride - Area BFE is a 320-acre recreation park and land cooperative located south of Moab, UT. While the park is renowned for having some of the toughest rock crawling trails in Utah, Area BFE also provides hikers, mountain bikers and ATV riders a place to explore canyons, sheer mountainsides and slickrock. CRAWL Magazine hosts a Readers Ride at Area BFE during Easter Jeep Safari Week for rock crawling enthusiasts to test their equipment and skill against obstacle rich trails and harsh terrain. Area BFE is open and free to the public 365 days a year. They do however accept donations to assist with park upkeep and expenses. For more information on Area BFE, visit their website - http://www.areabfe.com/

American Expedition Vehicles Featured in New York Times

noreply@blogger.com (Jake Quinones) — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:53:00 +0000

American Expedition Vehicles is featured in the New York Times today. The Times article highlights the story of Dave Harriton, AEV's President and Lead Designer, from his humble beginnings to his BRUTE presence in the auto industry. — "In 1993, Dave Harriton decided to cut his Jeep in half to make it longer. Little did he know what the project would entail — or that it would stretch into an enterprise that supplies aftermarket equipment for Jeeps and modifies the off-road stalwarts for even more extreme use."-J.GARRETT/NYT

Full story HERE

Utah Exploration - American Expedition Vehicles Trail Run - Flat Iron Mesa - III

noreply@blogger.com (Jake Quinones) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:55:00 +0000

Utah Exploration - American Expedition Vehicles Trail Run - Flat Iron Mesa - II

noreply@blogger.com (Jake Quinones) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:08:00 +0000

Utah Exploration - American Expedition Vehicles Trail Run - Flat Iron Mesa - I

noreply@blogger.com (Jake Quinones) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:28:00 +0000

For more information about American Expedition Vehicles visit the their website HERE

Utah Exploration - Canyonlands National Park - Needles District

noreply@blogger.com (Jake Quinones) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:15:00 +0000

       Colorado River Overlook Trail

Utah Exploration Ahead

noreply@blogger.com (Jake Quinones) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 02:24:00 +0000

Stay Tuned...  

noreply@blogger.com (Jake Quinones) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:08:00 +0000

This concludes NMBR's coverage of the 2012 Las Cruces Chile Challenge.  I'm pleased to report, the NMBR Buggy made all four "extreme" rated trails without winch, strap or break-down. (Photo: George Z. ascending Nemesis II of Patzcuaro's Revenge)        

2012 Las Cruces Chile Challenge - Tabasco Twister Trail

noreply@blogger.com (Jake Quinones) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:14:00 +0000

2012 Las Cruces Chile Challenge - Patzcuaro's Revenge Trail II

noreply@blogger.com (Jake Quinones) — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 15:37:00 +0000

2012 Las Cruces Chile Challenge - Patzcuaro's Revenge Trail I

noreply@blogger.com (Jake Quinones) — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:31:00 +0000

2012 Las Cruces Chile Challenge - Patzcuaro's Revenge Trail (Preview)

noreply@blogger.com (Jake Quinones) — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 15:58:00 +0000

2012 Las Cruces Chile Challenge - Rocotillo Rapids Trail

noreply@blogger.com (Jake Quinones) — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 14:59:00 +0000

2012 Las Cruces Chile Challenge - Amatista Ledges Trail

noreply@blogger.com (Jake Quinones) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 23:14:00 +0000

Stay tuned for NMBR's Coverage of the 2012 Las Cruces Chile Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (Jake Quinones) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:53:00 +0000

Photo: Chile Challenge Pre-Run of Rocotillo Rapids (Extreme Rated Trail)