I Ran out of Water On One of the Most Treacherous Mountains I've ever Ridden..
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- Опубликовано: 20 окт 2024
- I barely made it out of these mountains before nightfall..
In this video I will finish part two of a journey that I vowed that I would do before winter. These mountains have humbled me twice now, but I am determined to conquer this region. This is my third and final attempt before next season and it is an immense challenge.
I will have to deal with crashing, deadfall trees, running out of water, brutal terrain and more..
Hope y'all enjoy the video!
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Viewers- If you know this trail, please keep coordinates and trail names out of the comments section.
Note: Its really creepy whenever I am editing and I get to see the beginning of the progression of dehydration. My riding abilities start to go first, and then my ability to navigate gets a less effective, and more. I don't like the extra weight, but I have now added a backup bottle of pedialyte to my pack as a last resort in these circumstances. Liquid IV is also good, but it requires me to have water in the first place to use. As always, thankful I packed my water filter!
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what's the secret about public trails and why do you try to gate keep them? 😂😂😂
The idea is that the people you don't want to see out on the trail typically don't go to effort of researching an area. Most areas have some sort of online trace even if its just some moto forum from 13 years ago.
By not directly spoon feeding people trail names, coordinates, details of how to get places, etc.. It leaves some work involved for people to find these places. I believe those who research how to find them are usually more respectful of the areas
Well, I really enjoyed watching you ride that trail, and I'm so glad that I didn't have to. 😂
Hahahahaha
Mission complete...check. Sense of accomplishment...double check! Appriciate your honesty during your adventures showing the struggles as they really are and not make it look like it's easy when it's not! Love the joy and excitement in your voice when you clear a tough section.
Thanks so much! I felt really happy to conquer that place. With my videos I have never had the goal to make myself look like the best rider out there, but I really want to share the experience/journey. I like when a video feels real/raw, but edited in a way that is enjoyable to watch.
You made it, congrats! Great job. The guy I met last summer on this trail spent over 8 hours riding it, scared me and I turned back. Will give it another try next year. Keep these awesome videos coming. Thanks
Thanks so much! I really believe it that it took him that long. It’s a tough route! I hope you get the chance to see it through because it’s such a neat area to explore 🤟🏼
Major respect to you.
Dude you're absolutely crazy for considering not filtering water. Any decent backcountry filter will clean your water totally fine without boiling it. Sawyer, msr, platypus... So many other options too...
Glad you did in the end...
Also.. Congrats on conquering the trail after a few attempts!
Yeah I love my lifestraw filter. Most of the times I skipped water was due to wanting to save time. Only by the last water I found did I feel like I had enough time to filter some. I'm glad I did too though, because I was getting pretty dehydrated.
@@kyletrebotich4710 Thanks man!!
That was a badass rock infested trail, I know because I rode it on a Uni cycle and got a flat tire and broke the left pedal off at mile 1 that slowed me down a bit, but like you I just I didn't quit until I got to the top of that last mountain, but then I said uncle because my right leg gave out from spinning the flat tire, through those up hill rock switchbacks sections, then I woke up from that dream and remembered I did that trail on full-dress Harley...just kidding bro...your video was top notch it had me on the edge of my seat the whole time, you got no fear doing that ride solo, I'm impressed,~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Braaaps to you mah man.
Hahahahahaha. Now that would've made for a way cooler video lol. I'm stoked you liked the video!
Lol😂😂
Congrats! Third time actually is a charm! Greetings from Poland, Europe
Such elation when you realized you had made it to where you had been before and were headed down the mountain to home! Congratulations!
Thanks so much! Felt like a big accomplishment after two other failed attempts!
Really awesome content! My wife and I watched the episode together and we both were so happy to see you complete the adventure!! Congrats!!
Thanks so much! Glad y'all liked the video and I was really excited to have completed the route before winter! I never like feeling like I've been beat by a trail, so it felt good to see that one to its end.
well done to that.id say you passed your rock section with ease.i would have given up.
I ride a 501 as well. I'm surprised I don't see you having any heat-related issues with the bike. When I ride terrain like that, my gas boils, and coolant shoots out the relief valve. A friend suggested a coolant that has a higher boiling point. But with the same gas tank that you have, it seems to block so much of the airflow that the radiator and engine have trouble cooling down. Thanks for posting the videos. I've learned a lot from watching them.
Oh trust me, my bike runs way too hot. I want to do an ECU change to help it run a bit richer to help combat that. I also run more than the recommended oil which I have found to help regulate temps a little. I haven't looked at some of the new generation 501 models, but I hope husqvarna has done something to help that flaw.
I'm stoked you like the channel!!
I reallly enjoy your videos man! The production is great, and it's awesome that you take on some really challenging trails. I'm surprised that you don't air down as a rule when you're off-road, because it really makes a difference in those places where traction is tough. Have you considered getting a small pump? Keep up the great work!
Thanks so much! Alot of work goes into it. I do air down sometimes off camera and I do have a little bicycle tire hand pump that I use.I was pretty close to airing down on that mountain though cuz those rocks were killing me!
that was great video and i did my 1st solo ride after you gave me some confidence
Thanks so much! Did the ride go well?
you could practice and use double blips, and other standing on pegs / moving body techniques, but in middle of nowhere, it is easy to say but not to decide to do, as the smallest mistake would explode your engine cases and your body .... keep the good video : and you can put your watch on the bars, too bad to break a wrist when falling ;) ( friend did it once) 17: 30 ++ was...something !!! 19:30 argggggggggggggggggggggg
you can too pack some light bicycle glasses to avoid bugs, branches, etc hurt your eyes (been there, done that ;) )
Yeah the 501 really struggles (and so do I) in slow speeds. When I lose momentum it is so challenging for me to jump back into a standing position. Plus, I REALLY gotta move some weight off my pack and onto my bike. It would help my endurance to stand for longer. That’s a really smart tip about the watch!!!!
Hell yea part 2.
I think next season I am ready for a trail like this.
How long have you been riding bikes for?
Right on man! I have been riding for 11 years but started getting into hard enduro like 2 years ago and am still trying to get the hand of riding in some areas.
👍👍
Never bypass water sources when you’re dehydrated, you could see it progressively getting worse and your decision making started making you sloppy..
Those filters are designed to filter out bacteria and silt, you can take water from lakes, streams and even little trickles of water.
Cactus Canteen 2 gal water bladder. Strap it to your seat and it's tough enough you can sit on it
I have a couple of those! I usually only have them for multi-day ADV rides tho.
Jack do you ever come across any bears mate, and what would you do if so.
I have never gone that direction but based on an elevation profile - that climb up the highest mountain is by far worse than going the other direction.
It was a gnarly section! I just wish I could have kept my speed for some spots! Would have made my life way easier lol.
@@madjack_757 that’s the key! Momentum. I found out as I rode it that I was getting wrecked physically. Like muscles were gone and I had like 1/3 of trail left. I decided I would have to just push faster and really trust the bike and it was so much better. Used so much less energy. Also riskier of course but I just had to get out of there.
@joesketchbook yeah no doubt it was the smarter way to do it. It’s hard to get over the sketchiness of some parts and it’s like my body wouldn’t let me just pin it 😂😂😂
Keep some sort of a water filter in your backpack. Snacks, water, wet wipes at a minimum. Emergency bivy and blanket take up no room and just a couple of ounces.
I carry all of that! I have a life straw gravity filter, wet wipes, granola bars (sometimes freeze dried meals), both an emergency bivy and blanket, an extensive first aid kit on my bike, fire starting material, a saw for deadfall trees, my garmin in reach, a side arm, tools for repairing my bike, a jumpstart kit for my bike if it has a dead battery, a garmin Zumo GPS, and Im sure theres more I am forgetting.
@@madjack_757glad you are well prepared! Watching your last few videos has made me think about carrying a few extra items in my USWE. I shove a C- Splint in it down past the Bladder. I have a small pack for some first aid supplies on my waist. One thing I don’t have is a Garmin In Reach or similar device and I really should have that especially on longer rides. I should add most of my rides pale in comparison to the distances and remoteness that you are dealing with!
@@grantlingley1385 Being prepared is so valuable. Its a challenge because it adds weight to have all the gear, but when it comes down to it, its so valuable to have the right equipment when you need it. The In Reach is such an easy thing to pack too because it can just hang from my vest the whole time. Gives me huge peace of mind too!
Where are you usually out riding??
I took my new to me KTM 500 Exc out for a spin past week, freshly plated that morning, got about a mile from home and the bike started sputtering and check engine and fuel light came on, threw it on the truck, took it back home and popped the seat off, turns out the battery cables werent tighten and the positive lead had popped off.
My question is, will yours run without the battery? If not, I have read you can get a capacitor to allow it to run without a battery. That is, if yours can accept the optional kickstarter.
Also, when you said you did a gearing change, what did you have and what did you change to?
Fantastic video and I'm not even done it.
Oh woah.. Lucky that was the only issue with the bike thank goodness.As far as I am aware, the bike can run on a dead battery, but if you stall the bike, you won't be able to turn it back on. I can't add a kickstart to my bike either sadly..
I believe I was at a 15/46 and now I am running a 14/48. I was using that initial gearing to bump up my top speed for adventure riding, but for the tight single track I need the gearing that I have on now.
Stoked you liked the video man!!
@@madjack_757 Yeah my issue happened while riding, might not hurt for you to pop one cable off while its running in your garage just to make sure, I can't remember if you and your buddy always had batteries connected when you were jumping each other's bikes when you got stranded.
If I remember counting the teeth on the front sprocket right mine is a 14/45, might change that around once I grab a set of supermoto wheels for daily use, don't want to wear down the brand new back tire and quite good looking front tire that is on it. Happily looking at the forecast on Sunday looks nice enough so i might take it for one last spin before pulling the battery for the winter.
@@senditkevin Yeah that might be worth trying. I never had my battery completely disconnected when we had to jumpstart it. I do know that his bike can run without the battery though and he just kickstarts it.
Ive throught about doing the same thing and have a set of tires for hard offroad and then daily use. I have two sets of wheels so maybe I will. I'm really hoping to get like 2 more trails in the mountains. I'm not ready for the snow yet!!
Have you ever considered a 350 or 300 2 stroke? I feel like that 501 seems pretty heavy, but at the same time i know your packing a big load each ride
I have really considered those 300s. I love those new pro models that Husqvarna just released. My issue is I am 23, so I can't afford two bikes. Since thats the case, I have been trying to turn my 501 into a bike that can do anything. It definitely is a heavy machine though and it really shows in some areas that I am riding..
@@madjack_757 i understand that completely dirtbikes are so expensive😂 me and my dad watch your videos a lot on the tv they are very entertaining 👍
Sooo expensive.. I have the hope to run the 501 for a long time and just try and keep up with the maintenance instead of buying new bikes. I would love to do a review video ever 100 hours or so too.
Thanks so much for the support! I'm stoked y'all like the channel!
Liquid IV and gu chomps def on my essentials list for longer singletrack rides. Start getting over 30-50 miles I need some damn electrolytes.
Beef jerky only gets me so far
I'm with you man. I've started adding a backup bottle of pedialyte to my pack after this ride.
I seriously can't believe that people would actually ride this so called cycle trail. 😮
Worth it for the alpine views
For that kind of Hardcore Hard Enduro riding, why not a rekluse clutch?
I want one but at 23 it’s hard to afford all the best mods like that. A new ECU, suspension, and clutch are all big investments that I wanna do, but so far all my money seems to go towards cameras and last winter I spent a whole bunch on the husky.
So what we want to know is this. Now you know you can do the trail, would you do it again or is it a case of I’ve done it and ticked it off my list but never again! 😂
Hmm I might consider doing it again since I know what I am getting myself into now, but I want to make some adjustments to the 501. Its such a cool area and I would love to see it again though.
@@madjack_757 Good luck for when you do try it again. 👍
Trail info please!
Sorry, I do not publish trail information online.
Jack... get better at logistics... 1st time understandable.... second time ...on you
1st time it was impassable due to snow, second time I made a judgement call for my own safety. Third time I came at it with a new strategy and succeeded.
please dont share these trails, they are already getting over ridden.... thx
I’m always explicit about not sharing trail names or coordinates in my videos. That’s why I pin a comment at the top to prevent people from talking about locations or asking me for them 🤙🏼