Valles Caldera New Mexico

I had some photos to shoot for a client with a deadline looming, so I talked a good buddy Brandon into tripping out for four days in the New Mexico backcountry. We were expecting a casual pedal through the mountains, but found…

Andy ChasteenJuly 21, 2018bikepacking, camping, gravel, unlearnpavement Comment

Wichita Mountains

If you live in Oklahoma, one of the few rad places you can visit is down in the southwest portion of the state. The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.

CampingAndy ChasteenJanuary 22, 2018camping, climbing, cycling, patagonia, garneau, swimming Comment

Please Slow Down

The boys took a four day trip up to the Katy Trail in Missouri. If my memory serves me correctly, we covered 450 miles in those four days, and Waddell wouldn't stop yelling "Please Slow Down" from the back. Very, very good times were had...

bikepackingAndy ChasteenOctober 23, 2017bikepacking, unlearnpavement, camping, katy trailComment

Maroon Bells

Jackie and I spent some days in the backcountry roaming the Maroon Bells just south of Aspen, Colorado.

Buffalo River Floatin

Northwest Arkansas is still somewhat of a hidden gem. The Buffalo River is one of those gems, and boasts some of the most beautiful views in the region. Float the river, and camp along it's banks at night. Do it.

PackraftingAndy ChasteenAugust 9, 2017buffalo river, patagonia, swimming, cliff jumping, campingComment