Traversing the Organ Mountains, A Quick Update - Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat

We got a drone! You can really get a sense of this forbidding and challenging New Mexico terrain from up above, and the bird's eye view of the Organ Mountains is really something. Rock climbing and mountain climbing on this journey is about to come to an end. Will Steve and Robin reach their goal to complete the traverse? What have they been up to?
We'll be back on the water very soon. Thanks for coming on this journey with us!
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Acorn to Arabella started as a wooden boat building project in Granby, Massachusetts. Steve began the journey as an amateur wooden boat builder crafting a 38' wooden sailboat in his backyard: designer William Atkin's Ingrid with a Stormy Petrel's gaff rig. These videos follow the journey from tree felling, to lumber milling, to lofting, to the lead keel pour and now sailing the boat-sharing details of the woodworking, carpentry, metal smithing, tool building, and tool maintenance that traditional wooden boats command. This ultimate DIY project continues beyond the boat shop, as Steve and crew travel and learn to cruise aboard the handmade wooden boat that they've built. Just kidding about all that, this channel is about a Siberian Laika named Akiva.
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[@MinneapolisRaven]

Steve's logical, thoughtful approach to adventure is what got us here in the first place.

[@ryan_mcme]

After the last few days here in Maine, this was a nice distraction. Keep safe, 'bella fam. 💙

[@AcornToArabella]

It’s been something else, neighbor. -Anne

[@MrCanadianGoof]

Nothing wrong with adjusting expectations! Just nice to see you guys enjoying it out there!

[@mikepetersen5024]

Makes sense to tackle sections to get to know them and then combine it at a later date to complete the whole adventure. Good luck and we all look forward to watching it happen over time.

[@moritzkockritz5710]

I've been loving the strong crossover into my own core interest in climbing! And I appreciate the insight into adventure planning

[@AcornToArabella]

Hooray! Glad you’re enjoying it!

[@benjaminlewis4598]

Agreed, I am a climber, mountain biker, snow boarder, so these activities they are doing seem normal. Building and sailing - not so much.

[@worldexplorer75]

The goal of a vacation is to have fun, and it certainly looks like you all are! You are certainly doing it right playing with rocks inland rather than on the water ;-).

[@albertsandberg]

Life*

[@dickdegraaff5452]

Hi guys, Although WIlleke and I respect the courage and the drive for adventure of Robin and Steve, the only thing we like about mountain climbing is that it offers viewers of this channel some amazingly beautiful camera shots of the nature out there. We wish them a good relaxing time and send to all the viewers in here love from the Netherlands

[@AcornToArabella]

We’ll be taking you and Willeke back to the water soon, Dick! Sending ♥️ from Maine, where we hope for peace and comfort for all our neighbors here. -Anne

[@michaellovell9625]

Good morning from Washington state. I can't wait to see the drone videos. I do enjoy what this channel is becoming an adventure channel. I definitely enjoyed the building of Arabella, I watched from the beginning. Let the adventure continue, be safe but have fun. ⛵🇺🇸

[@Trebuchet48]

Also Washington, in fact Port Townsend where I can now see Tally Ho every time I visit town! Been loving both channels for a long time now.

[@michaellovell9625]

@@Trebuchet48 I watch Tally Ho also I am on the other side of Puget Sound from you.

[@fonhollohan2908]

Enjoying coming along with you on these adventures its beautiful terrain, that's for sure.

[@AcornToArabella]

So glad you’re enjoying what we do!

[@joecioe8566]

Good luck, have fun and be safe.

[@philparmenter53]

Good afternnon and Friday from Plymouth UK

[@AcornToArabella]

Howdy, Phil! Happy Friday!

[@rick91443]

Incredible...opening shots. Waiting for lunch(and the rest) Happy Friday from Normandy....rr

[@keg1dog]

It is interesting to see the view from on top. It gives a different perspective for us folks down here in the valley. Glad to know you enjoy NM and have safe travels wherever the road leads! Patrick and Donna

[@robertorr7410]

Yea for the new drone. I am way in the doing it safely bandwagon. Be blessed in your journey!

[@fernandofert9960]

The transition from boat building to lifestyle channel is going great.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks for the feedback! We’re glad you’re enjoying it.

[@kevinl3892]

Happy for you guys keep the adventure going

[@AcornToArabella]

🙌🏼

[@AmosMosesJr]

Glad to see you guys not getting soft.

[@AcornToArabella]

Soft hearts, strong minds.

[@vhostovich]

Short but very interesting and scenic. Thanks!

[@rames1651]

Awesomesauce!

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

Dear Arabella's Acorn mountain team. 😁 ;-) 👍👌👏 Sounds really great. But we definitely have a very different personal taste in what is fun! 😁 ;-) Best regards, luck and especially health to all involved people.

[@BelSei]

Could not see it due to KZbin Ad-block restrictions, still giving you thumbs-up.

[@kalahariskydive]

Stunning footage, guys!

[@bren-xmotorsports55]

Godspeed Arabella crew!

[@seancbrophy]

And then there were three!

[@badcat4707]

Good morning Akiva 🐺 and Crew 😸 happy Friday y'all 😸😺

[@AcornToArabella]

Happy fridayyyyy!

[@gordonquickstad]

Great shots. Happy to see the drone shots. Cool that you're striving more towards safe than spectacular. It's spectacular enough already.

[@kathywrightjohnson6804]

Good morning Arabella fans. No coffee and a sick 4year old here. Did you see KP got Married!!! They looked fantastic. And I love the song they played on the ukulele. Don't push yourself too hard. The expense of a rescue helicopter is not in the budget.

[@jamesccarpenter]

Just got back from 10 days bolt clipping in Kalymnos, Greece. Back in a much colder uk, which has lead me to think a winter sailing around the Med stopping at the various climbing locations would be a fantastic way to spend the winter. The traverse looks superb interesting. Younger me when I was fist getting into the mountais would have appreciated some of the mountain senses discussions between yourselves, how your deciding which way to go and that it was safe to commit to the abseils etc. I expected there are some younger adventures watching who would love that

[@AcornToArabella]

We’ll be in Maine for the winter but maybe someday!

[@cameronstoneadams1183]

Love that Island. I broke my elbow in a ground fall😢 clipping bolts.

[@misterfrizzygood6897]

Good morning from Michigan.

[@AcornToArabella]

Happy Friday!

[@delmanicke9228]

I don't know how you guys do it . I'm not afraid of the heights thing, ladder, roofs, etc. Watching climbing movies and their some great one out there, I come away from those movies sweaty palmed and all amped up so good on you guys for being able, but it makes me nervous just watching. 😅 👍

[@billsrq1788]

Hello from Siesta Key Florida

[@AcornToArabella]

Happy Friday!

[@uwepelz]

Good luck and safe climbing to you guys! And Ben, I am as hyped about the drone as you are! Greetings from Germany and happy Friday to everyone!

[@Tomhohenadel]

Enjoy your time on the rocks, bad terminology but you know. Have fun, push yourselves, but please be safe. Looking forward to all your adventures together.

[@glencrandall7051]

Sailing is great but a little mountaineering is fun too.🙂🙂

[@mrjoel59]

1990 I was strong young fearless and with out knowledge, I got up on rhe corner of the Ames monument about 8 feet and then decided i did not want to find out the hard way to go down. Go for it, Robin and Steve

[@AcornToArabella]

Up is so much easier! -Anne

[@shaunbarta7990]

Very cool. I came for the construction of the boat. Not a sailor myself. But I’m an outdoorsman The climbing and outdoor stuff is awesome. Too bad about not getting an elk last episode. Keep up having fun you two!!!

[@jannepeltonen2036]

Super interesting adventure! Private pilots have a saying, live to fly another day - fits to any type of adventure, mutatis mutandis :)

[@benjaminlewis4598]

Let me know if you ever want to do a Via Ferrata in Telluride CO! good prep for a European Via Ferrata trip, we did a killer trip in 2017 in the Dolomites.

[@denniscliff2071]

If you ever make it to the North Cascades in WA State, you might enjoy the Mt. Index traverse which is a famous climb in that area.

[@Zbip57]

That's funny. While watching your previous video I kept thinking you guys really need a drone. It would be very useful for safely pre-scouting climbing routes, plus for providing aerial views of Arabella. Stay safe.

[@skipper2285]

From a totally detached, independent point of view, Stay Safe!

[@jcsrst]

Rule #1 Don't get hurt!

[@AcornToArabella]

🏆

[@patchmack4469]

its a funny thing - i sit here thinking 'rather you than me' - well i did some rock climbing many years ago in my teens, yep i enjoyed it (not many places to go and lose yourself in the UK) but it wasn't something i pursued - i do enjoy watching some 'naughty' folk climbing places where they shouldn't and without the 'essential' safety gear - i guess its a law of averages when it comes to any accident - there are less people doing the illegal climbs, building, chimneys etc, whereas there are more folk doing what you do, and having to carry all that kit does have its disadvantages, could easily get you off balance, and Steve did mention the falling off the kurb situation - i did have a good sense of balance, have a healthy respect for heights (heights don't bother me, its the landing bit that hurts) although some steps i was on last year did collapse and caused spine compression, resulting in a fracture which still gives me some issues now, an example is while going upstairs, i caught the tow of my shoe on the bottom step, stumbled, recovered, jarred my back and there you go, anything can happen, at any height - you can't even say its all down to experience (they say this all the time when planes crash 'he/she was an experienced pilot) maybe so, just less experienced at crashing, i been driving for well over 30 years and i still make the odd mistake - mistakes happen, its part of life - do what you enjoy and do it well, at least if you do make a mistake, try and get it on film question - i assume you take some form of medical kit with you, do you have much in the way of pain killers and anything that might be advantageous just in case

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks for sharing your story! Oh yes, Steve knows and has been trained in first aid. 👍🏼👍🏼 wilderness guide. -Anne

[@davesalisbury1820]

Hey Steve, how was that rain storm on the mountain from this past week?

[@budlvr]

Pulling the plug on any adventure is always really tough, so I see your pain, but know that you realize your abilities (and time, asset constraints) and made the right decision for You. Move on and keep climbing any obstacle in your path!

[@richardwhite4277]

please rate the Drone and how your experience with it will help with the climb and maybe even checking out the mast of Arabella

[@AcornToArabella]

Glad you’re interested! I’ll let Steve know. -Anne

[@ayellowbeard]

Trying to figure out which drone you picked up!

[@AcornToArabella]

We saved up 😊 www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1784785-REG/dji_cp_ma_00000740_01_mini_4_pro_drone.html

[@jasonburdett]

i am fretting, waiting for actual boat vids

[@AcornToArabella]

Hope you caught the part in this one where we talk about that 👍🏼👍🏼

[@jasonburdett]

sorry, my bad then, I may have not watched the whole thing@@AcornToArabella

[@AcornToArabella]

We’ll be back to the boat this coming Friday, friend!

[@Mister006]

Know how to rappel? In New Mexico? Two words: Lechuguilla Cave.

[@rolandtb3]

Change of pace and priorities.

[@AcornToArabella]

Oh no shift in priorities at all! That’s for sure. Whole point of a boat is to take it places. This loose end is a part of the plan. We have big announcements coming.

[@rolandtb3]

I was referring to the mountain peak climbing efforts. Figuring out where and how to go was safer and more paramount. Than scaling as many peaks as possible in the shortest time.

[@AcornToArabella]

Ah! Indeed and thanks!

[@waynep343]

Lou from tip from a shipwright.? Does anybody know what is up.

[@AcornToArabella]

He hasn’t been well lately, but that’s all the news I’ve got. I hear every so often, of course. -Anne

[@COPKALA]

or in a office, while tripping on a desk... :(

[@randolphfriend8260]

🩷

[@mugin11223344]

The best climber, is the one who knows when it's time to stop.

[@AcornToArabella]

Same with sailing, too! Steve and I were talking about this the other day on the phone. -Anne

[@richardwhite4277]

I Want A Drone

[@AquaMarine1000]

I thought this was a sailboat channel.

[@AcornToArabella]

It’s an adventure channel with a sailboat that will be going to remote places for similar adventures. As we have described in the last couple of videos, this was a long time goal of Steve and Robbins to do this particular traverse. We can’t shut the channel down for a month so we brought everyone along with us. Thanks for watching.

[@AquaMarine1000]

@AcornToArabella Good luck with that.

[@williamhumphrey9766]

Let me know when you get back to all things wooden boat building and sailing. Your personal life holds no interest to me.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks for taking the time to tell us about what you like, William. We say in this video what that timeline is. Soon. 👍🏼

[@dannyinaus]

booooring

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks for stopping by, hope your day gets better. 🙌🏼

[@donaldbassett8769]

Pretty good living off Donor's money

[@AcornToArabella]

I think you’re confused… we’re buskers. People want to see more videos, throw a little something in the hat, and so we make them. Hope that helps.