Watch this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/rHxr2saclZy2lbSt.html go just south of here and camp and ride Cooks Canyon or Massacre Canyon

You have nothing to prove to anyone, except yourself. We are very close in age. You reach an age when you find its harder to do anything, from crawling out of bed, climbing up into a high truck, to picking up a saddle. We get frustrated when we find our new limits dont go nearly as far as they used to. So when faced with a challenge, much like this one, we get our dander up. We push ourselves beyond our limits, more than logic dictates, to prove to ourselves we still have the grit to finish the challenge laid before us. Sometimes it will bite us in the ass. Sometimes it doesn't. Regardless, we can say we gave it our best. Congratulations for making it to the top, you're a inspiration to all us facing our golden years.

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Well said .. Thank you .. just like I said before .. Don't let the old man in

@swampyankee72

5 ай бұрын

@@BrettVaughnB100 Sound wisdom my friend. I saw the conflict raging inside of you when you were contemplating turning around when Agnes gave out. The "I know nothing to prove" moment. Then a trigger was pulled, the thought of turning around now would affect you mentally for days and months to come was too much to bear. Its when you thought "F*** this, Im going to the top."

Poor Agnes …. lol 😊. “Boone and Crockett Rattlesnakes” made me chuckle. Quite a climb in that country - Good stuff 👍😊🇺🇸!

That was awesome. Thank you for taking us along on the adventure. Also thank you for not pushing Agnes. You really care for your animals. You take care of them they will take care of you!

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Thats right ... your welcome and thanks for coming along

If there was a place to add multiple thumbs up I would add several. Great job.

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

I hope one day I'm a Tough old Coot, like you. Great Video as usual! New Mexico is a beautiful place.

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

I hope so too! Old Coot .. lol Thanks

@g3outdoorsnm241

5 ай бұрын

Good day for sure!! Knowing how rough that country is on the west side, one hell of an accomplishment right there! Great content…keep ‘em coming!

Good job Brett! After all those, “I don’t need to go to the top”, glad to see you pushed on and made it. I hope you gave Agnes a few days off after that trek. 😅

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Yes she is resting and eating good ... thanks

"I remember this now; it's the way Grandma used to go to the grocery store" Priceless ______ I love your "upward" sense of humor regardless how bad the situaton is.

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

lol Thanks

@SpaceInTime1885

3 ай бұрын

3 miles, uphill, both ways.

Yay! Another adventure from the comforts of my recliner. Thanks, Brett!

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching ..!

Mules have always been my favorite.....73 years young here

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Got me by a few years .. yes they are tough and have a personality .. Thanks

You are a bad son of a gun in my book. Thanks for taking me along Your are inspirational thanks

YOU R ONE BAD GUY,WAY TO GO👍👍👍💪

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

lol Thanks

Yes Sir!!! Onward & Upward… All the way to Heaven!!! Thanks for sharing your story!!!!

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

You got that right! Thanks

That’s 4000 feet plus of elevation change on way UP from where you saddled Bug Agnes 😳 Over 3/4 of a mile UP so the oxygen levels were greatly reduced TOUGH MULE, HOUNDS, And LOCO MULE SKINNER 😅 Excellent video and ain’t it great living in a “fly over state” 🇺🇸 Bet those Elk meander down from the Membres area to borrow some grass from those three black overgrown javelins 🥸 Thanks 🙏 for the opportunity to “ride along” 🙏✝️🇺🇸

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

It was a climb but I made it .. Thanks Garland

As back country explorer's we have to as ourselves why go to the top. Answer, because it's there LOL. Did fat Lori make it all the way to the top also? God Bless and Merry Christmas.🤠 Love the adventures.

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Yes we have to I guess ... and yeah Fat Lori made it .. God Bless and Merry Christmas Thanks

When I was a kid I used to ride through the desert and up in mountain forests without guns or dogs. Just an extra sandwich. What a view! Thanks.

Knocked it out of the ball park Brett! Gives me much motivation to go on adventures, sadly I don’t even know how to ride a mule or a horse haha but I’m happy with the shoelaces express for now haha onward and upward 🙏👍

Good morning here from Romania I greet you with respect Marius 🙋🤠🙏🕳️🐎

Thank you for freeing that mules tail. Your the greatest! I never minded the hike up the mountain... it's the coming down with your toes jamed into the toes of your shoes that I hated. Most be better on a mule.

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

lol glad you noticed .. although she can pull it out .. Thanks

Thanks Brett for another adventure. You are amazing and so is Agnes & pups. But at least you get them out upward & outward. Makes you wonder some 100 yrs ago, you are doing it how they did-Kid Yuma

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

I'm trying Kid .. Thanks

@KidYuma1880

5 ай бұрын

@@BrettVaughnB100 yes you are Brett. Keep up as long as can.

Thanks for the trip old mate wonderful views as our old Aussie rock band AC DC once sang (it's a long way to the top if you wanta rock and roll)onwards and upwards 😊

My friend that is a lot tougher country than that little camera can capture ..Pro 12:10 - a righteous man regardeth the life of his beast !!! A great video .. as always.. Onward and Upward is the Watchword !!

@BrettVaughnB100

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the verse ... Onward and Upward that is the watch word 👍

Great Ride NO SLACK Onward and Upwards->^

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Nope .. Thanks !

Brett…high five to you! That was awesome.👏 You are the ultimate cowboy! 🤠🐴

I have a "fear of heights" and could barely watch your final climb.

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

lol I'm not as scared of heights as I am of caves lol .. Thanks

And it was a Good Day 😊

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Yes it was .. Thanks

What a GREAT trip and what beautiful views!! Thanks for suggesting this video ❤

@BrettVaughnB100

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks

It bothers me to see Big Agnes struggle so to climb Cooks Peak. I‘be had mules that would do that, but unlike a horse, they won’t hurt themselves. She is amazing!

Sometimes you just gotta climb a mountain ⛰️ 👊🏻

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Because its there lol ... Thank you

My Dad, driving us to my great aunt and uncles places in Bayard, New Mexico would always point out Cooks Peak north of Deming. I’ve known of the place since childhood, but it was just a point on the map. Thank you for the tour! Lots of history up there.

Atta boy!! Don’t forget Brett is 62 years old! I’m 60 don’t think my knee would handle that. I grew up around there , my Uncle had that old ranch leased on the south slope. Many stories. But that trail was an old Apache smoke signal trail. The Army signal corps improved it. They would flash Morse code from the Franklins at Ft. Bliss ( El Paso) to the Organs, Cookes peak, to Signal peak to , Stiens peak, to Ft Bowie AZ. How they finally caught Geronimo. That’s one ride i regret not going on.

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Thanks .. I keep trying to forget how old I am .. Thats cool about the smoke signals

Good for you. Quite the mountain.

Mr Brett, this old man down here in GA. would not have went as far as Agnus did. I'm glad you made it there and back, enjoyed the video and in my mind there with,. But if I really been with you, I would have been saying, " let's turn around NOW" !😮

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

lol I was telling myself the same thing .. lol .. Thanks

You and Agnes can do anything!! Have fun 👋 Linda from Missouri 👍🥰😊♥️

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Linda .. we try

Greetings from Australia, I used to hike our bush a lot when I was younger. Now I’m a bit too old so I get a great deal of enjoyment watching you do it.

@BrettVaughnB100

4 ай бұрын

Thanks ..

Feels so good to sign those registers, lol. Well done! Love seeing those dogs out being dogs, too.

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Thanks .. yes it does .. and the dogs loved it

Brett that was a great video thanks for taking us to the top! That’s a good ol mule. She put some work in in that trip. Take care. Merry Christmas

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍 Yeah she is a good one

Lol,,,,i dont gotta go to the top....BUT....i gonna! Good on yah Brett! Great job watching out for your stock. Agnes deserves her grain tonite.

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

lol yeah .. she did get some and a few days rest .. Thanks

"Why do we do these crazy things?" That was an insane climb! Awesome! Thank you. 😄

Brett do you remember when you were a kid and seeing the older guys that you always thought were tough as they come, honest, and hard working…you know REAL men. I wished to be like those guys when I was young. You have become one of them…. You are a tough man that people trust and look up to.

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

I do and your exactly right .. that is what has inspired me to keep trying ... Thanks that means a lot to me !!

So sorry to hear about Agness. Hang in there Brett.

Another awesome adventure Brett.. Hats off to Agnus for being one tough mule

i am so happy you made it, I was saying I hope you will continue to the top, as you are already there, and I am watching your adventure from home, I wish I could be there .

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

Thanks

I’m so proud of you that was incredible way to go. Keep up the wonderful work 👍

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

Way to go ole boy! Hell yeah!

I can’t wait for your videos, my wife says I act like a kid in a candy store. I love to hear the leather kreeking and the dogs runnin. Takes away all my cares.

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Wow thank you .. I will keep trying

Excellent !!! "I have nothing to prove." Fat Laurie is a, "grand old girl."

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

lol nope .. Thanks

I'm probably in the minority here, but have always preferred walking to riding, it's easier for me, and less frustrating. Straight up and down the mountain is usually the way I choose when I'm on foot. Great adventure you had with your companions.

Omg, what beautiful places you and Agnes take us!! Thanks!

I think we all have been through that in one way or another. We knew you had to do it. 👍👍👍

Good video! But forgive me if I misunderstood, but I thought the project was to go all the way to the top riding Agnes just like your friend did with his horse 20+ years ago. Nonetheless, you reached the top and that is what it counts. Thank you for the astonishing views and God bless.

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Yeah I wanted to try but I didn't want to hurt her .. so I just went on without her .. she didn't mind lol .. Thanks

You made it, so that makes a great day! 👍👍

That was a heck of a climb.

@BrettVaughnB100

4 ай бұрын

For an old fat guy it was lol .. Thanks

nice work and great content- Thanks for sharing. Oh, and sugar cubes for Agnes

Another great adventure! I'm glad you made it to the summit, and that Agnes got some rest. She's one tough mule. I'm hoping to hike Cook's Peak sometime this next year.

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Cool it’s a good hike thanks

Nice job.

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

About 7 or 8 years ago, my cousin and I were hunting mule deer on the Western side of Cook's Peak. We weren't seeing much, but we did see a big ol' rattlesnake. Well, I got a flat tire on my truck and my spare was flat, too. So, I remembered that rattlesnake and went and caught him and brought him over to the truck and had him bite the flat tire. That tire swelled up enough from the rattlesnake poison that I could drive into Deming and get the tire fixed.

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

LOL .. thats a good one .. Thanks

that was great ,what a climb new you would'nt give up ,looks like it got a little western up there

@BrettVaughnB100

4 ай бұрын

Yeah for an old fat man lol ... Thanks

Well done my friend well done 👍

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Thank you 👍

you've got a good mule. i've mentioned one youtuber who's horses are always heaving for air.

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Who is it ? Thanks she is a good one

@MrPerry61

5 ай бұрын

@@BrettVaughnB100 I'll see if I can find it again.

When I was in Deming I had a good view of cooks peak from the power plant and when I drove up to silver city looking around. Lot different country than north east tx.

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Yes it is .. and yeah you can see it from just about any direction .. Thanks

Christmas and I am watching your video. You are spending your time better than I do🙂. I am much impressed with Agnes. Pretty sure-footed. Up is one thing, coming down is usually a bit more tricky. I am glad you did not make your mule do it. Thanks again, for the ride. Greetings from the Netherlands.

@BrettVaughnB100

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching ..

New video good to see you brother

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Appreciate it!

@claytonkeys7555

5 ай бұрын

Add spinal cord surgery. Having to learn to walk again had a stroke. I'm having to learn to use my ride on adamn it😅😅

Oh god, what a great adventure I have seen, I really enjoyed it. They were spectacular images..thank you sir until the next adventure, I already ordered a pair of ponk glasses thanks

@BrettVaughnB100

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you

Good calm mule . Great climb . I had Arabs in the Sierras in Desolation Wildness and abouts

You made me chuckle every time you said you didn’t need to go to the “top” , I knew you were going anyway. I get it, we’re cut from the same cloth. I really enjoy your sense of humor and videos . If you ever make it to Idaho give me a holler and we’ll go check out some trails. Onward and upward!

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

thank you .. I appreciate that !

Thanks for the ride! Enjoyed it!

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

You bet! Thank you

Brett I love watching your videos. Love the country you ride through. Reminds of when I lived in AZ.

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Thank you

thats an amazingly sharp climb

Good run to the top👍👍👍. I thought that Ole girl would head for the barn and leave you a foot. It all worked out in the end. 🇺🇲🔥🔪🌲

@BrettVaughnB100

4 ай бұрын

She's always been pretty good about waiting for me .. Thanks

Always look forward to your videos, thank you for sharing your adventures.

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Thank you

Your on top of the world!! Yehaw! Awesome,what a view!!

What a view!

@BrettVaughnB100

4 ай бұрын

Yes it was .. Thanks

Great video, thanks for sharing, stay safe!!!

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Thanks, you too!

I love it I ain't scared of nothing you said this is the way Grandma used to go to the grocery store my woman and I laughed our ass off

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

lol Thanks

As always enjoyed this one

That is a pretty big mountain to tackle a real workout but so worth the views. Tell Agnus to cut back on her smoking and junk food snacks. Have a blessed Christmas.

@BrettVaughnB100

4 ай бұрын

lol yeah I should cut down too .. at least on the junk food .. I don't smoke except a pipe sometimes by the camp fire .. Thanks

What a good time I had on the edge of my seat. Loved it. Then I started wondering if you get in trouble when your wife watches what you been doing. 😮😮😮

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Oh man .. I do .. even get fussed at before I leave .. but I have to keep doing what I do .. Thanks

Thanks!

@BrettVaughnB100

2 ай бұрын

Welcome! THANK YOU!!

That was one great ride and a fantastic view at the top

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Yes it was! Thank you

Holy Moses. You are one tough old bird. I would have conspired with Agnes and just grazed. Also, knowing most accidents happen going back down when you're worn out, Agnes and I would have had a party waiting. Respect and Merry Christmas.

@BrettVaughnB100

4 ай бұрын

lol old bird lol ... Thanks

Look at you brother. Getting all famous....lol keep up the good work mr.

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

lol this Wolfer from he old days?

@kiotewolfer3278

5 ай бұрын

@BrettVaughnB100 it is Mr still kicking it in nevada

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

@@kiotewolfer3278 what ever happened to High Kountry Airedales... ??

@kiotewolfer3278

5 ай бұрын

@BrettVaughnB100 I'm not a 100% sure but I think Don passed away. I know he and his long term girlfriend split up and he got sick then I totally lost touch.

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

@@kiotewolfer3278 I wonder what happened to John Henry from the Coyote Gods .. thats a shame about Don I guess .. I didn't know him very well but I think he had some pretty good dogs

A little late since i just got off work but yours was the first notification for youtube that i watched tonight. Love this channel and please keep them videos coming . I grew up as a dessert rat and now i live in missouri so i love seeing videos of people exploring the desert and you sir have so much knowledge of the area that its like going on a virtual guided tour from the comfort of my couch and fireplace ❤❤❤

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Thank you .. I will try

Awesome trip and an amazing view from that area. You’re lucky to live in New Mexico to have beautiful terrain to ride on. My first trip to New Mexico from Georgia was in 2006, when my wife and a friend went just south of Roswell around Dexter and Artesia to pick up a Quarter Horse broodmare, filly on her side and mare was bred back by the time we picked them up. The ranch we were on was the Bogle Ltd Ranches (Turkey Track Ranch, Corona Ranch & Four Lakes Ranch) that totaled at the time 520,000 acres, awesome country. I went again in 2022 for a Mule deer hunt in the Lincoln National Forest Unit 36 and saw some really beautiful views but just seeing the mountain lion track was a bit unnerving but had a great time. Thanks for letting me tag along on this trip! Just Subscribed to your channel and I’m enjoying it!

@BrettVaughnB100

3 ай бұрын

That is some nice country in the Lincoln forrest ... I know the Bogles use to rope with them .. matter of fact I was raised on a quarter horse ranch .. my rode cutting horses Thanks

@gregchatham3890

3 ай бұрын

Wow, that’s cool that you know the Bogle’s, we met Stuart Bogle at the Ranch headquarters in Dexter and had spoken with Stuart on the phone 2 years prior to meeting him and felt like I’d always had known him. I’ve spoken with him around 2012 to let him know how the Granddaughter of Peppy San Badger had turned out and that I’d won money on her in Team Penning and Ranch Sorting. Sure hope Stuart Bogle is doing well, he’s a great guy! Take care and be safe out on the trail! Greg

Great love your show . Love the adventure sir. 😊😊

Congratulations pard! Outstanding achievement!👍🏽😀❤️🇺🇸

Love it

You left without me! 😩 Next time! Good job Brett!

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Next time! I just had to go .. Thanks Chris

Wow that was a helluva climb! Im glad Agness got to chew some grass when you made the foray up the mountain!

Holy smokes…what a climb…I gotta do it now! And what a view.

@BrettVaughnB100

4 ай бұрын

I do wish the wind wouldn't of been blowing so hard ... beautiful views though .. Thanks do it

Thanks for another great adventure. Very enjoyable

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Thank you

Man, I gotta get my butt home and catch your live feeds again.

@BrettVaughnB100

4 ай бұрын

Yes you do .. lol Thanks

Great trip love the view

Thoroughly enjoy these adventures. Thanks

@BrettVaughnB100

4 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks

Awesome,glad you made it too the top. Would love to ride my horse on this trail. Love your Agnus!

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Thank you ... its on the map

One of my favorite trips yet. Beautiful country. That southern route takes you quite a ways.

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Todd .. mine too

Good job!!!

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

I applauded long and loud! Well done and a sterling effort from Agnes!

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

Thank you ... she did do good

THAT'S impressive.....I was out there yesterday and got tired just walking along the bottom....

@BrettVaughnB100

5 ай бұрын

It is some steep country .. I never would have made it without Agnes .. thanks

Agnes seems to be a good mule!😊