Mountain Biking The Monarch Crest IMBA Epic // Salida, CO // 30 Minute Special
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- Опубликовано: 18 ноя 2024
- SALIDA, CO - 30 Minute Special Edition: Mountain Biking The Monarch Crest IMBA Epic. Yes!!! We ride the whole 36 mile Monarch Crest. This includes the Monarch Crest, Colorado Trail, Silver Creek, and Rainbow Trails to US Hwy 285. Riding in collaboration with Mr. Tonka, Trail Features, JF Rides, The Crashing Dad, No Front Brakes, and Jason Bikes.
High Valley Shuttle: www.monarchcre... (9/5/2018) High Valley Shuttle has no remaining USFS permits for the Monarch Crest Shuttle Service.
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The Monarch Crest Trail System is a serviceable ride area between Gunnison and Salida Colorado for anyone looking to beat the heat with epic alpine downhills. In essence, there are so much options to ride in this area, however, Eric Scott wanted to ride the Big One, the IMBA Epic. I’m sure there are many legitimate names for sections of the Monarch Crest, but because I lived in Salida prior to my mountain biking career, I have no idea what these sections are called by locals. That said there can be incorrect information, something I try desperately to avoid.
Any time you see the title IMBA Epic, you can easily come to a conclusion that it’s going to be a big ride and a big ride it was. An epic day that was a “dog fight” ride from the beginning to the end. The forecast laid out the groundwork for flawless 75 degrees Fahrenheit and sunny day. Yet, that could be further from the truth as rare morning thunderstorms began punching through the troposphere very early in the morning. Had the forecast A) called for thunderstorms B) not called for drier air in the early afternoon, we likely would not have ridden the trail.
Being RUclipsrs, we took a great many breaks for drones and batteries and our overall ride time was well above average. I’d say average riders need 6 hours to complete with good preparedness.
To make this ride happen, you’ll likely need a shuttle. Self shuttling to the pass is a viable option, but more than likely you’ll need services from Poncha Springs. High Valley Shuttle is what we used for $35. www.monarchcre...
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Now I have serious FOMO about Rainbow trail. Next trip back I'm going to conquer it and then hit up some Cottonwood. That half hour flew by. I can't believe I accidentally the whole thing!
Next time, Taggalong said we have to ride 1) Fooses 2) Green Cabin, so much good stuff in the trail system and we haven't even scratched the surface
That said, I still think your dirt road looked pretty fun! lol
Outdoor Gold I’m so down for some Foose’s and then a shuttled run down Cottonwood
Without a doubt you have the best channel on youtube and thank you for all the time and hardwork you put into editing and creating this content.
Thanks for the kind words Chance! I try to get better, thats for sure!
My favorite part was when Sheyn hopped INTO the mud puddle! That guy's just a big kid!
Huntstyle it was way more impressive in person, the part that got edited out was James’s comment that caused the occasion 😆
The Epic Rain Crest trail was awesome!
JF Rides that was a great day of mountain biking!
Sitting here back in Kansas City just after getting back from two weeks out in Colorado, Montana, Idaho & Wyoming. The hurricane in the gulf has it raining non-stop here so no riding for me for quite a while. This is the perfect video to help me get my riding fix and transition back to Midwestern riding. 🤘🤘
Whats rain? LOL we don't get that over on my side of the hill any more! I hope you get out there and sneak some more riding in before winter Shawn!
Heaps of different terrain on that ride and awesome to watch so many creators in one video! An absolute epic!
It goes from alpine to high desert pretty quick out there! It was fun to ride with all the guys you and I watch out there! Cheers MTB Trail Magic!
Nicely done!! Looking forward to riding this epic trail in early summer.
"Whoa! Anit-gimbal stuff!"
I love it! I think of puddles completely differently these days. Now when I see one of my buddies lining up to manual thru a puddle I have to either make sure I'm right on their tire or drop way back. 🤘
You know all about that "anti gimbal stuff"! I totally relate bro!
That was one hell of a ride! Nice job everyone!
This video was awesome in so many ways. Well done!! Inspired me to get back outdoors because the beauty of this state is so unreal. Nice job RC.
Thanks Rehn! Always good to get out there!
Loved that primal yell around 27:00. I'm really pumped to get out and rid this eventually :)
I believe someday you'll be there! The yell is key bro! lol
I think I know the weekend this was filmed. Me and my buddies had a heck of a time riding the Colorado from breck to Georgia pass.
That sound like a hell of a ride Kris! Its a good thing you know when this was filmed cause I can't remember lol I was too tired at the end!
Looks like a hoot!
It was tough, but totally worth it!
Was just there and will be back at the end of the month! We took starvation creek down.
Andrew Rivera I bet Starvation Creek was awesome, that’s on my list!
Just cuz you said.. I Liked AND subscribed ! 🤘
The Crashing Dad omg 😮 I cant believe I convinced the crashing dad to like and subscribe!
Same! So glad I found this channel! That RC dude is hawtttt
Unprofessional Kyle the internet wants more Kyle!!!
@@OutdoorGold Not according to my sub count! 😂
great vid awesome scenery
excellent video and location, looks badass!
Its a classic! Definitely have to try some other MC trails out too!
Been waiting for this one, good stuff!
Jennifer Johnson so much hype on instagram! Lol
I was so engaged in the downhill part of this vid I totally missed the Av's second goal against the Sharks. And I never miss Avalanche playoff hockey.
LOL and then the Sharks tied it..... agghhhh!
Yo!! That was such a fun day of riding! I'm dying to ride some more in CO! Like every time i get ready to ride early in the am because it's going to be 85 degrees by 9:30am, i'm longing for some high alpine riding! Maybe i'll get around to editing my footage from this trip soon. LoL Hopefully!
Mr Tonka Joe! Your destiny is to visit the desert west slope! We’ll show you the mtb dream!
It's on the list!!
I'll pass on thus trail is way too long and I'll start cramping 😩 thanks for explaining
Trail does look good but is this a different route than what BKXC and STS did on their Monarch Crest ride?
Brian Vaughn they took Fooses if I can remember correctly, it’s a short 12 miles trip. This is the REAL THANG! Monarch crest is more or less a trail system of shuttle rides, but silver creek is the big one!
Hey Brother I followed you over here from MTB Trail Magic. (Saw your comment on his last video) Really nice editing and commentary! That's not easy!! I've got to get a drone!! Anyway Subed! Keep it going!
Thanks Watty! I subbed, I'll have to catch up on some of your videos!
Thanks Brother! Keep it going!
Epic! Who in there right mind would thumbs down this!!??? Sick little liberal Great stuff!
Hey dude around how long was this Epic ride? 6h? More? There is any point to refill water? Thx
Gabriel Marias I think if you just went for it and didn’t have many breaks, I’d take 5 hours. We took forever with the batteries and the drones, 8 hours. There is no water except for silver creek where you can filter some. Thanks Gabriel!
Dude! I haven't watched much YT in a while due to work and stuff, but this vid sorted me out!
What an epic crew! and an epic ride! It was so good I un-subbed just so I could sub again! Haha!! YEEWWWW!!!!
JBone XC! Whats up!? and welcome back lol! you can sub and unsub all you want lol hahaha. Stay busy and get out there and ride that two wheeler!
Outdoor Gold I’ve just fixed up the Jeffsy after a smash. She’s ready to roll! Hopefully this weekend and I may even attempt a vid! Yeeewww!!!
If it makes you feel any better, I got to ride with BKXC today. We delivered for you JBoneXC!
WHAT!!?? Awww man I missed him when he was in Wales! Looking forward to the video and hopefully you'll blow up after you appear on his channel. You deserve it bro!
JBone XC Yeah dude! Brian is a great guy! I'm not about the subs, I just like riding with people that like to ride the best trails in the world!
Yep - an epic.
What month was this ride?
I think this was in the beginning of August.
I'd love to see a GPX or Strava of this entire ride. This is as close as I got...
www.strava.com/segments/728441