Meet Nick Taylor

Self portrait - committing Multiple Fashion Crimes on Oso Mtn, Highest Point in Big Bend Ranch

I have been a sports and outdoor junkie from an early age, from horse riding (showjumping), and distance running, to target pistol shooting, and competing as a pro triathlete for 5 years. These days, I take time off from running my business to mountain bike, hike, backpack, and climb peaks across the USA and Canada.

I fell in love with the wildness and old West vibe of Big Bend 30 years ago and have biked or hiked most every corner of the National Park, and much of Big Bend Ranch State Park, and the Sierra del Carmens just across the border in Mexico. 

I’m looking forward to bike-packing across Texas on my mountain bike.   For me, biking is fast enough to cross the forest but slow enough to see the trees (...or the cactus !).

I think the xTx, will become one of the premier destinations for winter thru-hiking, bike-packing, and trail riding. Just the right distance to be a big challenge but without causing family or career crises... and just the right weather, November to March.  Proud to be a small part of making it happen.