THIS is why we moved here (Los Alamos, NM)

[@adamulibarri2622]

As someone from Northern NM, this channel stood out to me when I compared it to the many other mountain biking KZbin channels. Great video! I appreciate that Nambe Pueblo was acknowledged when riding through their lands. I watch just about every other major mountain bike channel and land acknowledgement is something that is rare, at least in the KZbin biking scene. I hope more people who enjoy the outdoors take the time to acknowledge the lands they are on. I would also like to acknowledge that Los Alamos is part of the San Ildefonso Pueblo and is Tiwa Territory. I encourage anyone who visits the area to consider the history and relationship of San Ildefonso and the Manhattan Project. Best of luck to @SYD and MACKY in their new home.

[@thenicolencreasetalkshow1374]

we are from las cruces

[@exostatics]

I'm their neighbor

[@auntiebobbolink]

Yes, Los Alamos is on stolen land. Those who are enjoying the area need to understand what their native neighbors have lost. Just a btw.....the language of San Ildefonso and Santa Clara and Nambe is Tewa. Tiwa is the language of Taos, Picaris and a village to the south I can't remember now. The only remaining village speaking Towa is Jemez.

[@adamulibarri2622]

@auntiebobbolink thank you for clarifying. My mistake to both Tewa and Tiwa cultures.

[@auntiebobbolink]

@@adamulibarri2622 Sorry, I wasn't meaning to point out a "mistake". I'm so appreciative that you were reminding people that this land isn't just about riding bikes as fast as you can, wherever you want. This is land which has belonged to others for centuries, land they treasure, land where there ancestors spirits still live. Knowing that and respecting that is more important than knowing the various languages. I heard that from you, and it raised my spirit. It saddens me that all so many people think of is "what can I do for fun and excitement", rather than "how can we build relationships". Thank you for bringing out that point!

[@thecma3]

Always loved your content. I'm commenting because I might be finally able to give some advice after all you've taught me! 1) When you're skinning, try not to lift the ski off the ground; glide instead. It's not a huge deal with Nordic skis, but when you have 5-10 lbs on each foot, you'll save a lot of energy. 2) I feel obliged to make sure you're up on your avalanche awareness 🙂 the resort should be a pretty safe place, but it's still really important to understand where is and isn't safe, especially if there's new snow and the resort is closed. Beacon, shovel, probe, and adequate training are essential if you leave the resort. Stay safe and thanks for all the great content!

[@gatoryak7332]

TheCanasian gave two excellent tips. I have two regarding the poles: When climbing, use the strap. Go through the strap from below like you did in the video. If the straps are adjusted correctly, you be able to pull down on them using your hands and wrists without using your fingers. That will alleviate the need to squeeze the grips. It's remarkable how much your arms can assist the climbs when you don't have to squeeze the grips. When you ski down, the safest thing to do is not use the strap, especially when you venture off-piste. Alternatively, good backcountry ski poles will have straps that detach. With them, you can safely use the straps while skiing down.

[@andrewwylie9259]

I haven't been to NM since early 2000s. I went there for 3 weeks for a project and stayed 2.5 years! I remember heading to the carpark of some school in Los Alamos, and lying down on the hood of the car with a blanket and starting up at the Perseid meteor shower. I also learned to ski in Santa Fe. It's to this day one of the best places I have visited in USA.

[@thenicolencreasetalkshow1374]

we are from las cruces

[@aaronbellman3262]

I was born in Los Alamos I'm 1988, stayed till 1999. I miss it every single day and have not been back ever since

[@kylemayfied]

I just moved here! I'm so excited for all the outdoors activities. Hope i see you guys on the trails some time

[@d-nicebikes]

Not often you have vids that go from skiing to riding in the desert and the conditions look absolutely mint for both activities. Really appreciate how down to earth you both are about your abilities, and vulnerabilities in your videos. Beautiful scenery in NM, looks like it will be a great place to live, grow and train. Thank you for continuing to share your journey!

[@DeanPattrick]

Living in a place with REAL SEASONS is the best. Greetings from Finland.

[@bscjake]

Really nice to see Syd riding strong again.

[@tomahoks]

Great skiing Syd. If you fall down and not get hurt too bad, only means that you have tried enough. And getting down the hill is always a good thing. 🤟🇫🇮❤️

[@katiebruell7679]

Just remember, those "mountain bike trails" are trails--used by all of us for lots of different things. :)

[@waynewhite4101]

Been enjoying the Sangres, Jemez, and San Juans for decades ( backpacking, skiing, mountain biking, fishing). Have made it to Los Alamos a few times. I don't think you could have picked a better spot. Congrats!

[@nateisright]

Earn your turns! I love that local ski hills have embraced the “uphillers”.

[@applicablerobot]

I visited Los Alamos for work (high energy physics undergrad) 4 years ago, the drive down to Espanola got me every time. Didn't even know the area had great mtb trails, perhaps I'll make a trip down there soon. Congrats on choosing such a cool place and finding a house (iirc there was a housing issue there, at least in 2018)

[@samchunghoon1819]

Great ride. Really enjoyed it. I also love how yʻall bring awareness to land management and awareness, also the acknowledgement to the indigenous Nambe Pueblo people , By far your channel is my favorite KZbin cycling channel. Much respect to you both, Syd and Mackey. I will be passing through NM later this summer looking forward to viewing the beautiful desert scenery.

[@Lughnerson]

Nice XC. Couple of hours or more with great scenery...love it.

[@FatBlokeDoingStuff]

You guys are such great ambassadors for mountain biking. Thank you for all of the videos and being awesome!

[@bluegull1541]

Loved the desert views from the 10 to 16 min of this video !!

[@jeromep4148]

What a beautiful place to ride. You guys are lucky to have such diverse terrain all within an hour of home!!

[@michaellangfitt2077]

So glad you found HOME. Now make it not just your destination, but your refuge from the world!

[@adammiller6932]

Oh I loved Peebles on my first visit to ride the 7 Stanes. But have since discovered Torridon, it’s off the scale spectacular and we’ve travelled worldwide!

[@luisguevara4113]

Please keep telling us more about the area and the things that you find as you explore there.

[@PumpkinVillage]

What a beautiful area. That last snow plant looked like a good one. What a nice trail. Great place to live. Take care, Al

[@waynecallister2236]

Great video! I had no idea Los Alamos was so high. I can see why you chose to live there!

[@petedog9581]

I believe the Four Corners region is the best location for mountain biking in the USA. So many different kinds of trails and riding within 4 hours distance.

[@canyoneagle]

Welcome! I’m about 45 minutes south of you, in Eldorado/Santa Fe. Great riding. Galisteo Basin is rideable year round, with some great trails. See ya on the trails!

[@bullseye0112]

Looks amazing out there. Syd is such a good rider!

[@andyansley357]

NM is truly the Land of Enchantment. Great video.

[@8rett]

Love it!!! This was one of my favorite videos! Love Los Alamos and the surrounding area for all the outdoor activities!

[@adamsanchez1410]

I love this video! I’m originally from Albuquerque and thinking of moving back and this is certainly encouraging.

[@Alvarockist]

Los felicito. He visto varios de sus documentales y me parecen maravillosos y muy instructivos. Ademas de los preciosos paisajes que he visto en sus videos como en Chile por ejemplo y este documental en Los Alamos. ¡Muchas GRACIAS! Syd y Macky. Un ABRAZO enorme para ambos. Son mi inspiración.

[@etapepartners]

good job with the skiing guys. wait until you discover "skimo racing"....my skimo races are typically 2hrs long, climb 5k of vert, and your avg. heart rate will be 90% of max. you will love it !!

[@stephenkohler3472]

So much fun watching you guys ride! Now Im itching to check out the area. Thanks for posting!

[@michaelmurphy6335]

Great video! Thank you for continuing to bring awareness and appreciation to the region,its peoples, and the amazing outdoor activities available to the public. Sharing the MTB love 🤙🏽

[@PQV-8898]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful new home and your amazing adventures.

[@NotNotSureSure]

Love your videos! Consider competing in the Mt Taylor Quad in Feb… biking and XC skiing are two of the events.

[@Jbpuff76]

My home trail system, and my favorite place in the world to ride… have spent countless hour upon hours there ❤️ glad you guys are enjoying it

[@thenicolencreasetalkshow1374]

we are from las cruces

[@dgreensotr]

A family story is my mother was one of the first civilians to enter LA after WWII. She was the secretary for a construction company that was brought in to build family housing.

[@sydandmacky]

Wow, crazy!

[@georgesimpson1102]

This here is a perfect example of another great video

[@JEMMTB1]

I want to move there 😀 love those trails they look like a lot of fun and picturesque, have fun exploring your new town

[@georgetapley776]

Hey you two!! WELCOME to New Mexico! I am a native New Mexican who grew up in Las Vegas, NM. I currently reside in Albuquerque. Just reaching out as we have some amazing riding in the state, which I know you two are discovering. I am a long time cyclist, started riding in the very late 70's...done the whole gamit of riding...even got into MTB early on in the mid 80's. Hope that perhaps our paths cross at some event. I have loosely followed you all through the Syd Fixes Bikes channel you had, I loved the content as being a 15 year bike shop veteran the content sometimes made me laugh and even cringe at times. Please enjoy NM, there are lots of outdoor and cycling enthusiasts in LA...including a guy who is a former national TT champion.

[@exostatics]

I used to live right across from them, but moved. We had a whole cul-de-sac BBQ and it was fun

[@user-lq7lh1vu2z]

Spent 2 nights in Los Alamos last year. Camped in the parking lot of the Bathtub Row Brewing company. Loved waking up to deer in the dog park!! Great town, great people and fantastic beer!! My favourite ice breaker in the bar…”what, are you a rocket scientist or something?”

[@aldenwilkins]

I am headed to Los Alamos in a few weeks to visit one of my best friends. Can’t wait. They love it there.

[@jdeckard1243]

That trail looks epic and so much fun.

[@richdome1]

Went to Los Alamos for DOE, wasn't ready for the elevation! Looks like fun !Congrats on the move!

[@richdome1]

I would love to visit again ,with RV and take MTB lessons !Feel native culture!

[@TheColdphish]

I can't tell if it's just the camera, but the sky looks so blue

[@sydandmacky]

Nope, that's a real NM sky!

[@joeriley5633]

I enjoy your videos. If you have not tried White Ridge bike trails you really should. It is just out of San Ysidro. Truly an epic experience.

[@matthewraudszus5425]

Met you guys at Iceman, really cool to meetcha. It was so nice to ride the trainer along side you in the desert. What a cool trail. Thanks for the content. Mahalo

[@vanessaskerhut2811]

Riodosa used to be the closest snow in the Spring. Coming from Central TX. Used to have races in Terlingua, relatively close

[@thenicolencreasetalkshow1374]

we are from las cruces

[@theshedMTB]

Good video, ive really enjoyed your videos, even more since you bought your house! That looked like a awsome trail you guys rode, and the climbs looked really steep even with the go pro effect!

[@ryanemmorey9796]

great episode!...wish I lived in an area that awsome

[@Goosefang]

WOW 😮, that looks amazing!! I’d love to join you 2 on that trail!

[@nmnate]

Yeah, I already knew you guys were gonna have some fun moving to Los Alamos. :) Probably the only type of trail they're missing in LA is something a little flowier (the closest is parts of non-tech perimeter or bridges). There's a good mix of tech and chunk in town with a few XC trails. Plus you have Pajarito at your back door, AF within 2 hours, little over a hour to Glorieta or Winsor (Raven's Ridge / REM too). I'm gonna give White / Red Mesa a try for some winter riding. My wife has been wanting to try out the badlands this winter too. :) FWIW, all of the LA trails down in the canyons will dry out much later than those on some of the tops of mesas (i.e. Qwage), so some stuff will definitely be rideable in March if it's been warm. You can also ride some of the White Rock trails in the colder months too.

[@johnnydoe66]

As a former Ohio Buckeye, born and raised, snow skiing wasn't a regular thing. It ended up that I was pretty decent because I could water ski very well. I bought the whole package to ski at Perfect North in Lawrence, Indiana. I tried to get my wife when we were dating to ski, but she hated it and the cold...lol. I haven't skied in over 27 yrs, so I would probably be horrible. Looks like you both picked the perfect place for training year round.

[@garydecker3281]

Looks awesome! It reminds me of some places I lived in Arizona where we would ride the desert and the foothills during colder months and head into the mountains for the hotter months. Usually a 30-60 minute drive. Enjoy your new home!

[@nicholkid]

riding footage looks extra crisp 👌

[@B1KER]

Looks beautiful there. It’s nice being able to drive to and from the snow. Being just down the hill from Tahoe it’s similar where I live but I drive to the snow instead of out of it.

[@danieldoble7674]

Another Great Video from Sid & Macky

[@seanhuntley6722]

The image quality in this looks fantastic

[@vladborkus2784]

Los Almos is very nice. Lived there for some time, loved this town and terrain around it!

[@bigmikeshooter]

Great job guys. Cheers from Greece...

[@christopherwiegand5608]

That place looks so sweet! I live in Crested Butte. Would be awesome to run into you guys on the trails out here!

[@davidstepro7486]

Having grown up in Taos I've often wondered if Macky was also a skier - question answered!

[@EnriqueCubillo]

Try a bit of roller skiing or SpikeBoarding. VeloSpiking as a multipart rocks too. this all helps skiing uphills. Nice video. thanks.

[@greggr1591]

I can attest to your home choice. I visited Los Alamos and while I didn't have a chance to ride the beauty of the area is undeniable. (Actually, your short list of possible places reads like a vacay bucket list.) And the ride footage is super sharp 👍🏻

[@nathanrains9292]

Just goes to show there are little pieces of paradise all over the place. Just look at you hobbies and passions and there are places you can live a play affordably.

[@buckleberry]

My home in the Netherlands is 30meters above sea level haha. You guys made a good choice! Love the video

[@scottengeman369]

I keep rewatching your video since the trails up in Los Alamos aren't so great right now. Well Bayo wasn't bad yesterday...on the sunny side. Anyway, great video!

[@erichbachman7363]

You have probably fingured it out already, but if it is steep and loose, its easier to go in a criss cross pattern. Yes you will walk longer, but less of an inclination.

[@Dan_Kornfeld]

The riding looks absolutely brilliant! Those ridge top, skinny trails look scary - in the best possible way! One question, who got the job of retrieving the cameras left behind after the riding off into the distance shots? 😜👍 Keep doing what you do!

[@Radhe2134587]

After watching this fantastic trail and views 😀 I also have a dream to have home 🏡 in that type of area you guys are so Blessed 🙏 😎 Keep going Guys ❤️ love n respect for both of you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@JamesLG4]

Ya’ll made a great choice moving there. Look incredible.

[@lidarman2]

Lost Almost had super trails in the early nineties and then there were the fires--many trails were closed. I guess they are finally restored and things are better than ever. Back then we were bombing down Quemazon on 2 inch travel elastomer hardtails when they were available. Good Eats was the place to eat or Blue Window. I think Blue Window is still around.

[@frantic299]

I love desert riding, my favorite. Living in Kansas I have a bit of a drive to find the desert, but hopefully the next move will be in that direction. That looks like an awesome place.

[@jaselikesbikes]

Great video, you are welcome back to Rotorua any time. If you need a place to stay when you visit next let me know.

[@sydandmacky]

We're dying to get back to NZ, we just have to outwait COVID!

[@jaselikesbikes]

@@sydandmacky same here apart from can’t wait to get back to North America!

[@sydandmacky]

In the meantime...get a slice at Mistress of Cakes for us and tell Siobhan we miss her! 🤣❤️

[@jaselikesbikes]

@@sydandmacky I won't need any persuading!

[@mymorristribe]

Welcome to LA. I live out near the Jemez Falls, so maybe after the snow melts and dries up, we'll do the Jemez Falls to Battleship rock ride.

[@jeremymartinez7048]

Sup Jonathan! I hope all is well back in ol NM!

[@gilstewart4069]

Welcome to NM you came to the right place !!!

[@Norway-BOY-MTB-Mountainbike]

Hi from Hong Kong !! ✌👍 Nice video and Good Luck to You to have a nice time in NM. Cheers Mate !!

[@kennethelliot8164]

With your new intro, you should should head east to do the Shenandoah 100! It's a big party at the campground all weekend and the trails are awesome! Do a Niner collab with Backwards Hat Dylan. Speaking of WV skiing and touring, shout out to Whitegrass, the most fun I've ever had on skis. West, East, South or Eu. If you know, you know. Los Alamos looks awesome, congrats

[@sydandmacky]

I spent a lot of time at Whitegrass as a kid 😍 and Shenandoah is on our bucket list. Probably not this year tho

[@marcf9622]

Hey! That was fun!…you know, videos like this are gonna get you a few more neighbors 😁

[@invisibleazn9330]

You guys switched places on the intro. I guess, a new intro was needed since getting the house. Congrats again on the house.

[@DLotEL]

Nice to see you two on skis! Looking forward to hopefully see more of it this winter. You should really look in tech bindings though: they're a lot lighter and more ergonomic. Also, Macky would be great at skimo racing. 😝 Good luck Syd! I managed to learn skiing in the backcountry as an adult, so I'm sure you'll rock it. It just takes a lot of time and falling.

[@franks1875]

Nice video! Thanks!

[@dinobatchelor9404]

Do more ski touring please?!

[@stealthstalkerghillie]

Lol I've spent many hours in your garage. Dean and i are car buddies. Welcome to LA. I also rode freestyle bmx professionally so bikes are near and dear to my heart. I'd love to meet y'all some day

[@christianholmstedt8770]

Nambe Badlands looks like tons of fun!

[@brunohd4254]

Nice! Try not lifting your skis off the ground when you skin, instead try keeping them on the ground and sliding forward. Keeping constant contact with the snow will help you be more efficient and also aid in traction on steeper terrain. Also, when going up steep grades try and look up at where you are going, so head up, looking down puts your weight forward and can make climbing harder. By the way very jealous, amazing place to live, enjoy

[@sydandmacky]

Good tips thanks

[@billderas3420]

Have been to Los Alamos a couple times for work and do appreciate the town and its people. Have been promising to take my wife to New Mexico for a looksee after COVID subsides. Will definitely bring our bikes...as usual. Do you know about any mtb trails around Taos? Also miss the Pink Adobe Restaurant in Santa Fe.

[@8rett]

Angel Fire bike park (one of the best in the country) is right there over the hill from Taos!

[@sydandmacky]

And there are quite a few trails in the Taos area too -- South Boundary if you want a big amazing adventure, Northside at TSV, horse thief, klauer and Talpa Traverse.

[@webtvbikevlogz6004]

Nice Bike I hope I have one of those too..ride safe guys.

[@dramosses]

I haven't seen my mom for 4 years now. She lives in Los Alamos too :) I hope you can send her flowers for me.

[@michaelede6309]

Looks like a great place but I live in Nelson the mountain bike capital of New Zealand, amazing trails everywhere here and loads of ski fields not that far away. Thanks for the video

[@sydandmacky]

Nelson is amazing!!

[@davidtt8372]

We just moved to Appalachia, as cool as this looks to visit, idk if I'd want to live in the desert.

[@ziaride]

Now I know who owns the other little orange Chevy in town! Welcome to Los Alamos!

[@sydandmacky]

Ha that's awesome 😎 thanks!

[@kimweincek9019]

The crypto bionic soil is very fragile! That is why places that have lots of visitors have those signs. It takes years for the bionic soil to go back the way it was. It also protects the land too in some way. Pretty cool stuff. Great videos! Love the fun facts, adventures and thanks for sharing! Los Alamos also has some good climbing and camping too. The climate kinda sounds similar to Colorado from the front range to the mountains in the winter. You can ski fresh powder in the morning and bike in the afternoon. Hahahah

[@mariopejovic]

Awesome trails. Would love to ride on places like those. Especially when my favourite riding places are covered with snow. And I'm amazed that someone could forbid mtb'rs to ride bikes on trails. On other hand, in my county we don't have proper, regulated trails, so everything goes. Stay safe and keep having fun out there :)

[@Yoda-em5mt]

Were you guys live looks awesome i,m in aus and the only info i could find on new mexico was how dangerous and crime ey it is , love that desert terrain when is the niner fat bike comming out in the snow ha ha .

[@samlewis6314]

Ya, earn those turns. Skinning is so rewarding. Get some avi training before backcountry travel, stay safe!

[@TheIanlincoln]

Love acknowledging the native inhabitants of the land. Class act.

[@christinaherren]

My parents live there. I've never visited, hoping to go this summer.

[@Flowku]

You should hurry. Oppenheimer is making this place blow up soon

[@screggybojanklin3567]

lol I enjoyed this. Any idea the name of the Nambe trail on the ridge?

[@andrewh8504]

Love the Zia on your bike. Are powder straps still a thing? Almost lost a ski one time as a kid because a binding popped in the deep powder at Los Alamos.

[@WarMatt86]

Thank you for the metrics 😘 cheers from Switzerland