I came expecting an epic ride- I was NOT disappointed!
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
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Mountain biking means a lot of different things to people- but to me, this ride encompasses what the sport truly is, at its most raw element. Simply put- big rides in big mountains on big bikes! I first read about this ride in an issue of Freehub Magazine. Since then, I’ve wanted to ride it- but the 6k vertical stat had me a little concerned. After a full 6 hours on the trail, I can confirm that despite the big vert, the ride isn’t crazy difficult.
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Jumps, drops, berms, and wooden features are all really awesome, and the bmxer in me still loves them. But this kind of riding is what mountain biking is all about to me, and what I love most about it.
I am so stoked to hear you breath like a normal human being climbing! - Aaron
This was on my PNW tour list we did last summer, cut it out at the last minute since we couldn't figure out a way to hook it into the road trip without a massive detour. I regret that decision immensely after this video, this is the kind of ride that "make" mountain biking for me. Sick video, Jeff!
I will save this for winter days in Sparwood, B.C., to dream of riding. This was 40 minutes well wasted. Fantastic!
Dropping a 40 minute video on a Friday night, thanks!
scarpa12 it’s Saturday afternoon for me
4:34 pm
Very nice. Gorgeous environs. Gorgeous day.
That was awesome! Full video climbing and descending.
I haven’t done much alpine riding but strawberry down by Mt. Saint Hellens is breathtaking!
dude this trail wore me out...
and i was behind my desk...
Good Lord! Beautiful country presented with by a wide eyed and unsuspicous, aw shucks demeanor not only sets the setting, it makes much of your over-all approach to not just downhill but your entire riding skillset/technique seem approachable. At 61 I've only gotten into mtbr in the last year or so having spent decades hunched on the drops, in Pat Benatar shorts and dancing shoes, mindful of traffic and any pebble that might find its way beneath my sew-ups. Wholenutherworld now and as passionate about learning and riding as I've ever been. Due in no small part to you and your efforts to share the experience. I just wanted wanted to say thanks.
Yep.. When I'm dreaming of doing an epic ride, this is pretty much what I draw up in my head 👍
Man! Awesome ride...👍
Beautiful view love your videos.👍
From Australia..🇦🇺
From Australia
9:00 - Wow! What a great reward for a hard earned start!
Great video, you must be the manual king at this stage 😊 as an aside, 40 minute videos are awesome 👍👌
I celebrated both my 37th and 38th birthdays by doing this ride with friends a number of years back now. It will always be one of the greats in WA state. Like you, I just can't get enough of the views at the top. I could sit there and just gape for hours on a nice day. Really enjoyed this video since I have only a handful of pictures from my two trips on this epic. Very fun to re-live it with you via this video. Looks exactly the same!
Fantastic trails, very nice video, was a pleasure to watch. Greetings from germany. 🙂
Having spent a few years exploring Colorado this trail is very much my jam. I really hope I get to do this soon. Maybe for my 40th bday in a couple years😅 I've considered living near here. Washington is high on my list.
This is such an epic ride. Awesome that you rode it, it truly is a bucket list ride.
By far my favorite video you have done, just cause of the fact it's the type of riding I really enjoy doing.
I love this Kind of rides!! No gromed trails just the beauty of Natural stuff 🤩 Start to make some Bikepacking adventures and share with the audience 😉 Thks for the share!
I love how you made the 7 mile climb to Cooney Lake look like it was downhill. I missed going to the Methow to visit family this year. Thanks for this and the Sun Mountain show. If you're still in the Methow - Lightning creek to Starvation Mountain and down Blue Buck trail is another backcountry loop to explore.
Ok, so you definitely win most front wheel airtime ever on Angels! 6 hrs and change- strong! Targeted to hit it this weekend, but weather says no. Hoping to sneak it in with a window in the next week. Love your channel
Loved watching this. It was like a mini MTB adventure movie. Looking forward to seeing more!
AWESOME riding very adventurous can't wait to do this type of trail riding !
Good choice! Love that ride, and you definitely make those hiker switchbacks look easier than they are 😂
WOW what a sensational and epic days ride that is Jeff, I’m well jealous of the absolutely beautiful trails and scenery you get to share with us.. Keep on riding n keep on manualling mate.
Love these back-country rides. Those views!!
Great video Jeff. Beautiful views. Love watching you shred.
So glad to see a high quality video of Angel's Staircase. It's on my bucket list but I don't have the endurance yet. A short but fun sub-alpine ride is Alpine Baldy but save that for late June, early July next year when the flowers are blooming. A longer one if you don't already have a video of it is Ape Canyon -> Plains of Abraham -> Smith Creek on Mt St Helens.
I'll add that you might prefer returning on Ape Canyon over Smith Creek. Ape is flowy and fun vs Smith which is loose and technical.
no boredome in 40 minutes vid. you are legend. seem very easy those hard trails.
Wow! What a ride!!
Love seeing epic backcountry rides.. Eventually I would like to take one before I get too old.
Thanks for this one. I've been wanting to do this ride for a few years - hopefully when the border opens up we Canadians can head south again!
Awesome, adventure riding my favorite! Thanks for sharing!
Very Nice trip. And awsome backcountry 😍
Nice. Isn’t that area just amazing? Rode up there for the first time a few years ago and every fall I wanna go back. Good adventuring
I think that this may be the best video on youtube right now
Thank you!!! That is such a fun ride, can't wait to do it again this summer!
Great ride, Jeff. Thanks 4 the video.
Great video!!
Amazing countryside out there!!
Cheers man!!
That was rad!!!! Crazy cool views. Those elevations were making my low altitude, east coast lungs hurt.
The long epics are ALWAYS the best!
Great video Jeff 👌
Long Vid format was awesome!
Devils backbone/ pot peak is exceptional. Pyramid mountain is awesome. Anything in the mad River system is great as well but I think that stuff is closed for the winter. Duncan Hill is also legendary on motos. Always wanted to go back on the mtb. The upper big is definitely a little techy. Thanks for these long format video of the central cascades, keep em comin!!
Manual for days! That trail looks like a slice from heaven. Glad you noticed your camera!
Amazing trail, just what I look for in an epic ride!
Sweet trails 😉 Jeff 🚴 enjoyed the video buddy 👌😉
Now that is mountain biking at its core!!
The very beginning 🤣🤣 that flex
Good video to relive one of my favorite rides. Head towards Mt St Helens and the Dark Divide for more epic rides.
Mtn biking & nature & family & friends & attitude of gratitude. Enjoy!
Fun watch. Maybe include some info on what you pack and how you set up bike for back country rides. Keep on keeping on
Loved it Jeff!!!! Keep them coming
You crushed the climbs and all the rock gardens.
Most underrated mtb youtuber 🤘
Sweet ride dude! Definitely want to check that one out.
I would love to see you do the Whole Enchilada in Moab.
Wow Jeff what a ride, i have watched a few of your video’s it’s amazing how fast you shred down these trails really cool to watch i am brand new to riding I especially love the videos of you riding the blue Ripmo cause thats the bike i am getting, maybe one day i will see you shred some trails outside of Las Vegas where i am from!
Exciting downhill, EPIC territory!
You must get an e mtb! Maybe one of the light weight ( SL )ones and just use the motor for the steep high altitude parts. You’ll love it!
E bikes are not allowed on a key section of this trail- they can do parts of it, but not the whole loop. Once ebikes are legal in more places I might ride them again, for now I got bored of my ebikes and sent them all back. A big part of that is because they aren't allowed on most trails here, but another part is that the 50 lb bikes aren't nearly as fun on all the jumpy flow trails we have in town here.
Amazing, just amazing
time to go to Madeira Island for a ride!
Awesome adventure. Hella vert.
Soooooooo fast! Wow. Good stuff man.
Where is that again, wanna put it on my to do list
Washington, epic indeed.
@@h82fail do you know where in washington???
Dude! You're hardcore AF! Ionno how you're able to get to those elevations, be it by bike or on foot like that.
Pyramid Mtn is a must do. Over 8000 foot summit
I love it! Very nate hills esq!
check out Ranger Creek down by Greenwater. Dont be dissuaded by the road approach, the ridge and downhill trail make it totally worth it! The views of Rainier are incredible
Thank you for the video Jeff! maybe come check out cold creek here in SW Washington. the Tarbell Loop is about 23 mi. i have yet to do it, but its on my list!
Awesome ride. I'd really like a day long ride right about now.
Great vid mate keep it coming.
Beautiful ride Jeff. Please leave the dropper cable as is...it drives the bike dorks crazy 😜.
Would love to see Moto on your channel and see how much your mtb skills carry over to the ktm! Love your style
Awesome trail Jeff! If you are pushing the bike then its obviously steep :)
I'm betting your audience would watch you enjoy some awesome terrain on the moto
Too bad logan wasnt around for this one! Such a nice trail
Me: that section coming up looks sketchy, is he just gonna blast through there?
Jeff: should I manual or wheelie this?
Thats awesome your videos r amazing love to c those kind of trail videos ! I personally prefer them to bike parks !
How many kms (or miles) approx is the loop please, and where can we find the trail head? We're coming down from Canada to try this thanks for the awesome video!
this man is a manual machine ;)
Cool! Keep it up!
Damn!!!!
Anyone know when the snow tends to be off of these trails?
Dropper housing isnt long at all.
great vid , imagine a night time vid of this lol.what is your no 1 ride of the year so far jeff ?
I want to see you ride your moto.
does anybody has a description how to get there ? cant find it on evergreen Trail Guide :( would love to plan for it for late spring
what happened to the Ibis.
Rear-wheel Jeff treating us again with some amazing riding.. Back country riding on the back wheel... Hahahaha
Next up: Little Bald Mountain off 410.
Hey Jeff what tires were you running for them loose dusty trails?
I would love to see your moto footage
What a ride ! What bike were you riding btw?
Thanks Man!!! That’s the Rocky Mountain Altitude, 29”. I loved that bike! Was absolutely perfect for big alpine rides like this.
I did this same thing in South Dakota.... but it wasn't quite planned, I was going to hit up Rapid City SD but Way too many Beginners were in the way, so I said Screw It. I'm going between Hill City and Keystone and Climbing these Mountains, and going down Any Trail I find, Well I did just that, I was on a Mission and Didin't care if I got hurt, Well i made it down No problems at a high rated speed, My buddy on the other hand was going to crash and almost went off a cliff but grabbed a tree and ripped his muscles and a tendon in his arm cause he grabbed a tree, I also beat a semi- pro rider to the bottom and took him 3 minutes longer than me lol, I guess when your heart is Broken and your mind is in a bad place, you can pull off some fearless shit lol
Wow, insane ride. What was ur down time compared to climbing? 4hrs climbing to 2hrs down...?
Where is this trail located?
Where is this?
Which trail is this? Looks amazing
Hey Jeff, what bike are you riding in this vid?