11/04/2026
Conquering "Batman" at the Chile Challenge 4x4 Event 🌶️🔥
Nothing tests an off-road build quite like the Caballo Mountains of Southern New Mexico. We caught this Ford Bronco absolutely flexing its muscle on "Batman," one of the most notoriously technical and unforgiving rock crawling trails at the annual Chile Challenge event.
From the intense, jagged rock gardens to the steep, precision-heavy drops, this rig made navigating the rugged terrain look like second nature. The combination of pure horsepower, articulation, and driver focus against the stark, beautiful New Mexico desert backdrop was an absolute dream to shoot.
Big shoutout to the Las Cruces 4WD Club and the New Mexico 4-Wheelers for putting together another incredible year of trail camaraderie and extreme wheeling out at Caballo Lake!
Which trail was your absolute favorite to tackle or watch this year? Let us know in the comments below! 👇
Camera body: Canon USA EOS RP
Lens: canon 18 -135 mm
Lens adapter: canon RF to EF
Filter: K&F CONCEPT Nano-B Series Variable ND 2-400