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  • Опубликовано: 13 янв 2025

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  • @clarkemacdonald5191
    @clarkemacdonald5191 Год назад +7

    The house just next to the airstrip was my childhood home. My dad was a Dupont Forest Ranger for nearly 20 years.
    I learned to ride a bike on that airstrip, and I probably have more laps on Airstrip Trail than anyone.
    The Hunger Games crew did use the airstrip as a basecamp for filming all around the forest, but did not use the runway as a runway due to damage to the asphalt. I sat at lunch with Jennifer Lawrence in the large dining tent that was set up next to the runway. 😉
    The coolest part of growing up there was the regular usage by all branches of the US military. Blackhawks, chinooks, Apaches, Ospreys, and Lacotas landed in our front yard regularly while they conducted training exercises all around the forest. We got to be pretty close with some of those guys, they brought the meat and we provided the grill. 😂 They even used my family as mock hostages in some exercises, and my dad was airlifted in a stretcher once.
    I’ve grown up and moved away to Alaska to guide flyfishing, and I’m pretty sure that home is empty now. Kind of surreal to see this video. Thanks so much for posting, glad you enjoyed.

  • @SithLordBishop
    @SithLordBishop Год назад +6

    you inspire me to go ride, be healthy, stretch, explore, live free, ride hard and get stoked. you are 100% a role model

  • @JClark2600
    @JClark2600 Год назад

    @15:50 I do a lot of backpacking Alex and I have 4L Platypus filter but its the same concept, without the squeezing. The little fibers inside are exactly the same but you dont want to touch them cuz you can block them and the next and more important issue is when the temp drops below freezing and your filter isn't completely dry the water expands and ruptures the cells so the system stops working.

  • @CollinOnTheTrails
    @CollinOnTheTrails Год назад +36

    The energy he has in his videos is such a vibe!

  • @Friskee62
    @Friskee62 Год назад +9

    No matter what the outcome, I am always there to watch you do your crazy adventures. Good ta see your mom and you together...

  • @scottdeluca5998
    @scottdeluca5998 Год назад

    That river crossing is so slick and the flow will take your feet out, you were right there and didn’t do big rock trail and cedar rock. I love DuPont

  • @davekal
    @davekal Год назад +1

    Your positivity is infectious dude. No one gets me more stoked to ride my bike. The comment about talking to myself had me cracking up 😂.

  • @djgolf3256
    @djgolf3256 Год назад +6

    Thank you for taking dumb risks for our entertainment Alex lol we truly appreciated it 🤘

    • @The_Sampler
      @The_Sampler  Год назад +2

      hahahha like I said, I'm trying that 100% of the time with or without the camera, so it works out perfectly!

  • @Tcurry04
    @Tcurry04 Год назад

    I absolutely trust how slick the rock is! I was hiking over in the area and was rock hopping through one of the creeks and slipped and broke my pinky. I have never seen such slick rocks and I am usually very coordinated!

  • @grubbyssmokeshack
    @grubbyssmokeshack Год назад

    I've spent hours kicked back at that water crossing watching people fall in. It's one of my favorite places. Just downstream there's some rocks that give you an elevated view.

  • @AaronSchroder
    @AaronSchroder Год назад +1

    This has to be one of your best videos ever! Thanks for sharing your adventure.

  • @JayDubster
    @JayDubster Год назад +3

    DoooooooD! Soo good to see you riding super hard again, absolutely smashing things bud, love it :)

  • @AdventureAwaits4u
    @AdventureAwaits4u Год назад +2

    First time your mom is on camera and it’s on Mother’s Day. It’s like it was planned. 😊

  • @mikaeljacobsson1437
    @mikaeljacobsson1437 Год назад +5

    I definitely have you as a role model. You and Seth. Can't get better role models than the two of you.

  • @KestrelYI
    @KestrelYI Год назад

    The crossing at 18:50? I was at that same spot a November evening a few years back and it looked *super* slick. Thought about wading and then realized I was a long way from the car with dark and cold coming and bailed on the idea. Still have a nice picture of where I stopped for the day with my bike looking down at the rapids. Thanks for the memories dude :)

  • @johng9033
    @johng9033 Год назад

    Another great adventure, with some excellent riding. The best part of the video is that no matter how big a RUclipsr you are, you’re mom is always going to worry.

  • @The_Sampler
    @The_Sampler  Год назад +35

    I want to know who else has attempted this river crossing and eaten it because I KNOW I'm not the only one... a show of hands please! 🙋🏻‍♂ hahaha

    • @Littlefield82
      @Littlefield82 Год назад +3

      Been there, done that, same crossing. Many have tried, few have conquered.

    • @richardhalliburton362
      @richardhalliburton362 Год назад +7

      I saw a 60+ year-old guy ride across it on fairly skinny tires going in the opposite direction. "No big deal," he says. Ha!

    • @schmitty8225
      @schmitty8225 Год назад +4

      I haven't ridden across it but walked across it a couple months ago when it was in the 20s and it was over my knees. That was not a fun crossing.

    • @benbaxley5928
      @benbaxley5928 Год назад +1

      I always walk across that crossing. Good on ya for riding it. It's slick! 😅 Lake Julia is awesome too. Everytime I'm down there, it's like I've got the place to myself.

    • @Powermoose1TV
      @Powermoose1TV Год назад +5

      Take your shoes off but leave your socks on. Makes it way easier. Some people gave me that advice at that very spot, and it’s good advixe

  • @rologti
    @rologti Год назад

    I have try it twice, and survive!
    I remember when you start with your videos, I yhink Inwas one of your first subscribers... you have improved so much.. congrats and keep going, you have travel a HUGE path...enjoy your life.. its only once!!!
    My best wishes man!
    Cheers from Chile!!!

  • @Rpavsner
    @Rpavsner Год назад

    With all the people you know in the area. How do you not know when walking across to take off your shoes and cross in your socks. It's like some weird magical traction adhesion that is better than your shoes or bare feet. That crossing has provided many many many hilarious moments for lots of SE Mountain bikers.

  • @seanroberts381
    @seanroberts381 Год назад

    Only saying this because I love to support this channel, but my wife has recently become an avid LMNT fan. Its a little salty but damned if it doesnt do the job. Great partnership for Alex.

  • @travisd1288
    @travisd1288 Год назад

    My friends and I used to ride up there and once everyone was ready we would have a MTN bike drag race to the end, great memories.

  • @jamescaldwell3007
    @jamescaldwell3007 Год назад

    I have questions…. One glove? What is that other bike that you never ride? Are you a maintenance guru? What is your maintenance/cleanup in the van? Soooooo many more! Beer conversation perhaps someday!

  • @ThomasOwl
    @ThomasOwl Год назад

    Love, love, love this style of Sampler

  • @86BREAL
    @86BREAL Год назад

    Man that was fun start to finish. Felt like I was watching, A Day in the life of a mtn...no no.
    Surviving the day with a mtn b....no no.
    THRIVING the day with a mtn biker.
    YES!
    As usual, STS with the best mtb entertainment.

  • @CuriousRAGE
    @CuriousRAGE Год назад

    Hot tip! Check Sawyer Mini water filter. It is just awsome. I use it when hiking, camping biking now after this. Keep it up!

    • @The_Sampler
      @The_Sampler  Год назад +1

      I have that one as well! Now that this one broke, maybe I'll dig that one out and start using it

  • @billa6825
    @billa6825 Год назад

    Momma Sampler on Mother's Day. Right on.

  • @joshuapedersen2011
    @joshuapedersen2011 Год назад

    Reasonover Creek Trail to Lake Julia is one of my favs in DuPont! Such a pretty day! 👌

  • @bburnsey
    @bburnsey Год назад

    I remember coming out on the top of Bridal Veil Falls, and quickly noped out of crossing that one. It's a long way to the bottom.

  • @lostman65
    @lostman65 Год назад

    i’m one of those people who never rides across streams no matter how small. i don’t like dust hanging on to the drivetrain.
    but i appreciate your stoke!!

  • @dad2trips52
    @dad2trips52 Год назад

    Reasonover Creek is such a fun trail! I will have to check out Airstrip the next time I am in Dupont.

  • @toddlankerd9381
    @toddlankerd9381 Год назад

    what trail is that at 27:00? Great vid!! Love DuPont - Been there a few times but managed to miss some of these trails.

  • @davidgough5644
    @davidgough5644 Год назад

    Watching this now for the 2nd time today, 1st was on my phone, this time on the TV... kids are tuned in as well. Thanks for the video brudddah😎👍🏼

  • @rossgirven5163
    @rossgirven5163 Год назад

    0:02 conformation Alexander is actually a bear! 🐻

  • @stevenconnor4221
    @stevenconnor4221 Год назад

    Superb as ever, sorry I just laughed as you took an early bath 😂 happened to me with an overweight backpack on going bike camping. You can just picture me being held low due to a camping backpack in the water entangled with a bike on top of you. 😂
    Regarding your filtration use Sawyer they're the best at filtration in my opinion

  • @XCBen
    @XCBen Год назад

    Sure, you can do that crossing on the days the water table is low. Don't think about trying it in the middle of the summer though. Nice going! I am probably just jealous that you tried it and I never gave it a go LOL!!!

  • @Dorkbike
    @Dorkbike Год назад

    I didn't even know that crossing was possible to ride, it's very ice-like slick, bravo. Laughed at you running at your bike.😅 Also a popular swim spot, on purpose.

  • @moiyster
    @moiyster Год назад

    Of course you do cool stuff with your mom haha. I want to see you getting your mom out for a ride now! Seems like it would be a great video 😃

  • @slimpickens8589
    @slimpickens8589 Год назад

    OMG I can't believe you rode across that creek!!! I've crossed this creek many times and you can barely walk your bike across because the rocks are so slippery. Dude, you are crazy!

  • @snat6299
    @snat6299 Год назад

    Love the reasonover area rides!

  • @Visible7777
    @Visible7777 Год назад

    Now you need to ride down Slippery Rock!!!

  • @jcervelli
    @jcervelli Год назад

    bringing the stoke as always! love it!

  • @1975normal
    @1975normal Год назад

    Great trails and riding and exploring that airstrip.
    Also thanks for telling us where you pooped

  • @felixajorg
    @felixajorg Год назад

    Great vid, it shows that after all we all fall 😮. 😅

  • @netposerx
    @netposerx Год назад

    You can see that TV tower (KLOS) on the top on Mt. Pisgah from the end of the airstrip.

  • @Ben_Kasper
    @Ben_Kasper Год назад

    I love watching you ride it’s so entertaining also I was laughing my butt off watching your bike float down the river

    • @The_Sampler
      @The_Sampler  Год назад

      I can't say I have ever considered if that would happen, but sure enough... the creek will take it right away lol

  • @braxtonbutler6406
    @braxtonbutler6406 Год назад

    Love some DuPont!🤘Ride Hard!!!

  • @aznwierdone
    @aznwierdone Год назад

    Aw what a wonderful mothers day video

  • @litlbuff
    @litlbuff Год назад

    Which direction did you go on Burnt Mountain? Also, awesome job with the river crossing!

  • @mtbbuddys2545
    @mtbbuddys2545 Год назад

    I did I always do the best of dupon every time I ride here is like 20 miles loop. Is the best you should try it..

  • @davidgough5644
    @davidgough5644 Год назад

    Thanks for another (entertaining) video... that trail system looks amazing! Happy Mother's day to mommms. 😎👍🏼

  • @Trucktiger2468
    @Trucktiger2468 Год назад

    That was so much stoke!
    It looks quite fun, wrong trail and all.

  • @justinheiser7605
    @justinheiser7605 Год назад

    You have been posting a lot of good new trails in the Pisgah area that you have been checking out for the first time. Next Thursday my wife and I are planning on hitting Kitsuma and then before we head back on Saturday to Raleigh we are going to ride Ridgeline. Do you have any food recommendations for Friday?

  • @wg2060
    @wg2060 Год назад

    Single glove sampler? And some of will do what you do but… I need someone around to save my carcass if it doesn’t go according to plan. Keep up the good content!

  • @rottieshepcalibre9156
    @rottieshepcalibre9156 Год назад

    You remind me of a movie star😅. I've just started watching your channel. Bless up

  • @Biking_with_Akiva
    @Biking_with_Akiva Год назад

    That was a sick ride, sucks about the phone great job making across the creek 💪🏾💯

  • @thebrewgeek
    @thebrewgeek Год назад +1

    Great video. 👍 My mom used to ride with me on a Giant brand MTB before MTBs were popular. She was always game even though I took her on some trails beyond her skills. She passed last year and is sorely missed, particularly on Mother’s Day.

  • @boybusilakbikes
    @boybusilakbikes Год назад

    Your stokeness is infectious!

  • @Jessetheoutdoorman
    @Jessetheoutdoorman Год назад

    Great video man! I just got a GoPro and looking to edit my videos, what is your recommendation? Thanks!

  • @DrLATEBEER
    @DrLATEBEER Год назад

    Come play bikes at Bikefest Bentonville in a couple weeks!!

  • @benridesbikes6975
    @benridesbikes6975 Год назад

    Is that a little Australian accent I heard at 19:07, are there some Aussie vids coming up you're hiding from us? :D

  • @MTB_Rider_96
    @MTB_Rider_96 Год назад

    I'm sure that's a great whitewater run at higher flows.

  • @theakh4238
    @theakh4238 Год назад

    Man the second I saw that strip of asphalt, I knew exactly where you were.

  • @ericesen7057
    @ericesen7057 Год назад

    Hey Alex, never seen you riding BC trails, Squamish, Pimberton, etc. More techy trails. Try it when you have a chance.

  • @bermroller
    @bermroller Год назад

    That dirt did look nice! Was there some moisture in the ground still? I'm praying for more rain in washington, all my loamers are drying up from the heat wave! 😢

  • @oskarsmith4824
    @oskarsmith4824 Год назад

    Love ur vids what camera do you use

  • @s-p_a_c-e
    @s-p_a_c-e Год назад

    I want to learn how to manual this summer, gonna be awesome!!!

    • @The_Sampler
      @The_Sampler  Год назад +1

      I think I'm gonna do the same! Maybe even make a video about it :P

  • @jamescaldwell3007
    @jamescaldwell3007 Год назад

    Whaaaa?!!!!! You’ve never done that!? I CANNOT believe you made it across the stream.

  • @bmaclaps
    @bmaclaps Год назад

    Possibly the worst climb in Dupont is up that section of Corn Mill Shoals you did twice. 😂

  • @westoversoutheast
    @westoversoutheast Год назад

    Definitely a “ hold my beer” moment 😂

  • @beyond-x
    @beyond-x Год назад

    Dad always told me, "Don't do as I do, do as I SAY!"

  • @simawds72
    @simawds72 Год назад

    awesome entertainment, these videos, Sampler is the best.

  • @TheChipMcDonald
    @TheChipMcDonald Год назад

    That's real mountain biking. Didn't Single Track Sampler used to show this kind of trail lonnnng ago ....? This is what it's about for most people, not giant gaps and drops.

  • @jmoutdoors2801
    @jmoutdoors2801 Год назад

    I love a little burnt mountain

  • @KestrelYI
    @KestrelYI Год назад

    I know that Porta-John :) I too have been rescued.

  • @64chrisg
    @64chrisg Год назад

    I've had the same thing happen with my collapsible water filters,,,,ugh.

  • @critter3745
    @critter3745 Год назад

    Wild ride. Thanks for sharing.

  • @WildMeff
    @WildMeff Год назад +1

    What a great video and brings a smile to my face. Such a simple fun solo adventure and even though it was a wrong turn going down that last rock section was sick

  • @floatplanebox
    @floatplanebox Год назад

    At around 10:00 Michael Jackson magically found his 2nd glove

  • @DavidGilden
    @DavidGilden Год назад

    Do you like the Joby Gorillapod?

  • @bennysh
    @bennysh Год назад

    What's not to like in a crazy dude riding his bike in silly dangerous speeds while yelling and chatting away :)

  • @MTB4RNR
    @MTB4RNR Год назад

    Here I am just stoked you and I have the same helmet😂

  • @JClark2600
    @JClark2600 Год назад

    @19:40 Alex, really man?!?... after telling 20,000 viewers that everyone of your friends eats shit over this water crossing, mind you this includes MTB RUclipsrs as these are your friends also (I would expect Paul to eat shit but not Seth) you proceed to hard charge the falls with your phone in your pocket.
    Alex you win the cell phone Darwin Awards!!!!! Congrats!!!!!

  • @xavierherfel341
    @xavierherfel341 Год назад

    Amazing videos and I love the stoke, but is anyone else wondering why he’s riding like Michael Jackson with one glove?😂

  • @santanalor9771
    @santanalor9771 Год назад

    I have had that experience crossing that river lol

    • @The_Sampler
      @The_Sampler  Год назад +1

      It's comforting to know I'm not the only one :P

  • @mtbskillsshow7613
    @mtbskillsshow7613 Год назад

    Can you let us know where we can buy your new tops from.I’m from the Uk and would love one of your new tops to ware when I’m riding my bike

    • @The_Sampler
      @The_Sampler  Год назад

      Hey dude, you can pick it up here: cognativemtb.com/collections/the-sampler-collection

  • @LeleCarswell
    @LeleCarswell Год назад

    Your mom is so cute!!!!

  • @richardhalliburton362
    @richardhalliburton362 Год назад

    I know what you mean about the catching a tire danger on Burnt Mtn. Result: radial head fracture!

  • @Jacelovesjesus_5
    @Jacelovesjesus_5 Год назад

    Is that DuPont IN

  • @33R3X
    @33R3X Год назад

    This video is just beautiful 😍

  • @Bike4adventure
    @Bike4adventure Год назад

    Great video!

  • @thomasking5025
    @thomasking5025 Год назад

    Enjoyed this one. Thanks alex.

    • @The_Sampler
      @The_Sampler  Год назад

      Stoked you dig it Thomas, thanks!

  • @blueknight2842
    @blueknight2842 Год назад

    LOLOLOLOL!! Yea, fanny packs went out a long time ago. Not only do they suck, they are ergonomically poor for the hips on any occasion. Ask anyone who's worn a tool belt for an extended amount of time. What do ya do about batteries and other safety equipment for long rides? If you'd have had a backpack, your phone wouldn't be dust!! ;-))

  • @RobJMTB
    @RobJMTB Год назад

    I'm 2 minutes in and it jus hit me. Alex, why you start off the video saying you just took a dump in the woods and then riding with only one glove after....? hahahahahahahahahaha

  • @AFugax
    @AFugax Год назад

    Lol- I destroyed my iPhone on a ride once too…lesson learned-no more iPhone in the pockets on rides.🤦‍♂️

  • @chrise_mtb281
    @chrise_mtb281 Год назад +1

    Live free ride hard and get soaked 😂

    • @ToddNZMTB
      @ToddNZMTB Год назад

      Best comment! 👌🏻🏅

  • @Incorruptus1
    @Incorruptus1 9 месяцев назад

    Stop horsing around with the river, and go to mom! ;)

  • @jamesbalmforth4468
    @jamesbalmforth4468 Год назад

    Howcome you where riding with one glove??

  • @natecrump6755
    @natecrump6755 Год назад

    Do you plan on getting a new bike anytime soon?

  • @bukt4585
    @bukt4585 Год назад

    Why does he only have one glove?

  • @scottmartin8994
    @scottmartin8994 Год назад

    What do Michael Jackson and the Singletrack Sampler have in common? They both wear one glove for no apparent reason.