Now I'm deep into climbing and dropping on the Rockies and this one was far from easy. To get thru Brazos Pass you have to get in elevation and then keep constantly climbing and dropping over and over again up at the top before an insane 8.8 mile downhill towards Tierras Amarillas. The Aspen trees were in full fall color making for unreal scenery. This one is truly one of the most beautiful and toughest passes I have ever done.
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⛺️ CAMPING GEAR LIST:
Note: I use some of these items interchangeably depending on the climate and terrain and as back-ups if need be. Before a tour I pre-package and label the ones I don't take and leave with a friend to ship to me anytime.
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2 TENTS: Hilleberg The Tentmaker: Niak (2 person), and Enan (1 Person)
SLEEPING PAD: Therm- a-Rest: Z Lite SOL
2 SLEEPING MATS: Sea To Summit: Comfort Plus and Ether Light XT
3 SLEEPING BAGS: REI Magma 15, Valandre Mirage 23, and Big Agnes King Canyon UL Quilt
PILLOW: Klymit: Luxe Camping
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🚴🏽‍♂️ · My Bike: Lynskey GR300
Cassette - CSHG800-11 (11-34)
Crankset - FSA SLK 175mm - 46/30t
Pedals - Shimano SPD - PD-EH500
Bottom Bracket - MEGA EVO BB386EVO
Wheels - DTSwiss GR 531 32H - 700C
Hubs - DT SWISS 240 (rear) - SCHMIDT SON 28 (front)
Tires - Schwalbe Marathon Mondial DD - 700cX40
Breaks - Shimano GRX Hydraulic/ TRP Locking Rotor 160mm
Chain - Shimano Dura Ace
Derailleurs - Shimano GRX RX810
Headset - Cane Creek Forty
Handlebar - FSA Energy Compact - 44cm
Stem - FSA SLK MTB
Seat Post - Cane Creek eSilk+
Saddle - Brooks B-17 Ti
Fenders - Planet Bike - Cascade 29"x65mm
Front End Locking System - SteerStopper
Lights - EDelux II - SON Shcmidt (front) - Busch & Muller - Topline Plus (rear)
Bottle Cages - Arundle Dave-O & Loonie Bin
Air Pump - Lezyne Micro Floor Drive HP
Panniers - Arkel Dolphin 32 - Arkel Orcas - Arkel L Handlebar Bag - Sea to Summit 8L Big River

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00:00 - Taos to Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
01:49 - Rio Grande Gorge Bridge to Hopewell Lake Campground
09:38 - Brazos Pass