Riding Idaho's DEADLIEST Motorcycle Trail | Part 1
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- Опубликовано: 22 сен 2024
- Single track trails in the state of Idaho are well known to be rugged and challenging, but this trail leaves very little room for ANY mistakes.
In this video, I'll be traversing one of the deadliest single track trails in the whole state. At points this trail is suspended on the edge of a 100 foot cliff, leaving no room to make a single mistake..
In part one, I'll be riding downstream and part two I'll be riding up stream.
There's only one way in, and one way out, and I am determined to see it through..
Enjoy the video!
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Idaho Viewers- If you know the trail I am riding please keep the trail number / trail name private as to prevent overuse in the area. Thank you!
UPDATE: I knew going into this that I would receive a lot of flak for trying to "hide the trail from people". If you really want to find the trail, you can do some research and find it. All I was trying to do was mitigate the potential impact I could have by making a video about it. All that matters is that if you ride the trail, you respect everyone else who uses it, don't trash the area, or do anything that could cause it to get shut down like how we saw with Moab. Just be respectful please.
thanks for that, I ride that area every year for 3-4 months clearing and maintaining trail. We dont want any of that area to get over rode. cheers....
@kevintruax5130 hey man, major respect to you for being a trail clearer. I want to get a saw mount so I can help the early season efforts because you guys are the backbone of the single track riding community.
I love this state to bits and I know how the internet can impact these areas so I want to keep them hard to find 🤙🏼
Don't worry you can have it. Rock on
Translation: I'm showing this to the world in order to get clicks... but YOU need to keep this thing -that I have shown to everyone- a secret. If word SOMEHOW gets out, it's not MY fault.
I film the things that I’m passionate about but I am aware of the impact the internet has these places. I think my statement was completely reasonable.
I am an Idaho native. Born in S. Idaho and raised on a large ranch/farm. Raced MX from about the age of eight up to right after HS graduation. Three years ago I ordered a new KTM300XCW but, during Covid it took a bit to get here. I began riding single track all over the lower half of the state and rode this trail last year. Insane and like most all trails here it is beautiful. Last year I had a slow speed crash as I didn’t realize my front tire was losing air after turning around at a huge fallen log blocking the trail. Got back to the creek (normally a creek but, a raging river after three days of rain. Turned to cross the river tire peeled a little off the rim and threw me into the river. Crawled the best I could but, couldn’t get my lower parts out of the water.
Was on a trail that looked like it was overgrown for years. It was a Monday and no riders or vehicles anywhere. After about three hours I was resigned to die. Then out of nowhere three guys came by and shortly thereafter life flight was there.
Broke my right clavicle, every rib on my right side, punctured right lung, broken ankle in three places and a torn ligament, so much for Tech 7’s protecting my feet. “This trail” is great riding but, if you want a challenge, ride “the Tour of Idaho”! Great riding to you all 🫡🤙🤙🤙
Mannnnnnn... Thats a nightmare scenario for me. The fact that you're here today is incredible. Stay safe out there man! I always carry my Mini In-Reach for those moments.
I"ve been working so hard on managing my anxiety and then I decided to watch this ...
HAHAHAHA 😂
Lol😂
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Bourbon son, Bourbon. 🥃
@@johnwalbridge2430 ha!
Being a fly-fishing enthusiast, I'm afraid I would get distracted by all the great fishing spots I'd like to try along this trail.
I don't blame ya!!
it's impossible not too 😆
This guy is committed to his channel! This trail is nuts on a motorcycle. I might do it on a Mt bike, but hell no on a motorcycle.
I did trail maintenance here with the Forest Service back in 1976. Steep country formed of unstable decomposed granite. The only place to sit down was on the trail itself. Lots of drilling and blasting. It was built for horse and mule traffic. Love seeing the terrain and foliage with a hint of fall color.
Thank you for all of your work and for helping the single track riding community. You guys did an incredible job! Hikers, cyclists, horse riders, and everyone else should be thankful for your work.
I thought we rode some scary shit back in our 20's in the 80's, but this beats all we did! Great vid!
Hahahaha! Thanks!
The fact, that you are legally allowed (and there are even official signs) to ride on a trail like that, is crazy to watch for a central european guy :D Would freaking love to do this. Thanks for the video and greetings from Germany.
Nice job on the trail. You showed good confidence and balance. I'm from NJ so I don't expect to be going there anytime soon. I appreciate you trying to keep the trail secluded and safe. I think at my age (59) I would rather walk it. Stay safe out there.
Nice ride, pretty crazy. Thanks for taking us on the adventure.
Awesome video, the trail & cliffs looked killer with the variety of camera angles, especially at that time of year. Looked like a tough, yet fun ride, nice work! 🤘
Thanks! It was a bucket list item to film that trail and I think doing it in October was perfect for filming. Dirt was still nice and grippy too since it had a bit of moisture in it. I couldn't have asked for better conditions!
That whole Salmon area is absolutely beautiful. The prettiest I’ve seen since moving up here 17 years ago.
Awesome video and amazing production. The fact you parked your drone to get the 3rd person footage was genius!
Thanks! I try to really bring the viewers to the area I’m riding in. 🤟🏼
Awesome trail, great video. Moments of quiet are great. That short drone shot from across canyon early on was sick
I think I experienced my entire life’s worth of riding anxiety repeated in the 20 something minutes of this video. 😂 great video, man.
Thank you for sharing. Idaho definitely has some great trails. I haven't ridden this one yet, but may have to when I get another smaller bike.
Sitting here afraid to look over the edge of a couch and telling myself to add this track to my bucket list. 😂
Great video. Love that front fender mount and how it shows the vertical views behind you. I'll check out more soon.
Thanks for the heads up Backcountry ADV.
Glad you enjoyed the video 🤟🏼🤟🏼
Thanks for sharing. I’ve ridden trails in California, Colorado, Montana, Pennsylvania & West Virginia about as challenging, many more in Alaska. I didn’t open gates or venture onto private property. Stay off of that seat and focused on the trail ahead of you when riding single track on treacherous terrain. If you must lean for balance always do it toward the wall with your bike tilted towards the drop. Happy trails.
I am puckered while simply watching. Well done! 😮😮😮
Thanks!
I like the quiet times. And I like your video a lot. Just subscribed!
Epic scenery my guy 🤌 that trail looks amazing, definitely high consequence if you’re not 100% focused. Lol the last thing I be worried about is thinking of a dialogue as I’m trying not to scrape bars and go off a cliff 😅
Dude it was a challenge to keep some sort of conversation going at times lol 😂
You are a legend! Thanks for taking me along for the ride. And for not having music playing in the background!
Yeah not having music playing gets maximum brownie points in my book 👌👍🤙
@peterbee88 🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼
Talk about living on the Edge! That was a sick video, Mahalo for Sharing. Aloha from Maui 🤙
BEST video on this trail I’ve seen yet! ROCK ON, love your videos.
Great riding, great challenging trail, great video, I don’t know how you did the drone shots but was much appreciated.
Great edit of a beautiful trail would love to ride and fish this area for weeks thanks for sharing btw shredding on the 500
Thanks! Its a really special area for just about any kind of outdoor sports. I could be standing in the same spot at different times of the year and would run into a dozen different types of sportsmen.
LOVE my 501!!
Yeah, rode that about 7 years ago when I was a nube rider. "Deadly" wasn't the word I would have used, but it definitely has some legit drop-offs. Sick area.
Wow, just WOW! This is absolutely balls out INSANE! You are a special breed sir, my heart was racing just watching this on a big screen, yet here you are just narrating as you go - no words to describe your nerves of steel. I quit smoking 20 years ago & I felt like I needed a cigarette after watching this, lol. Hats off to you man! One of the best, if not the best riding videos I've ever seen! 👊👍👏 Forgot to say; THANK YOU for making this video!!!
So stoked you liked the video! I can’t wait to get back out in the timber this summer season 🤟🏼🤟🏼
Posting this as he has is not going to lead to overuse. A) ATVs & UTVs can’t use it. B) Just as many comments have indicated, most (the few that don’t is not changing this trails situation) dirt-bike riders know and respect their limits. C) Back to “A” is what has led to 50” and wider 4 wheel vehicles overuse and abuse of trails is the real problem! Quite frankly uploads of the Alpine Loop in CO and other such trails is a bigger issue than this video. Not to mention BDRs publicity. Let’s find the bright side; the more “recreationalist” we have in the off-road world the greater number of supporters to keep its access and that we have to fight those who try to take it away……
Ya no shit where's it at
maybe but i live in Australia and im almost certain i will never go to the alpine trail or this one its just great to see the nature and terrain you have.
@@jasonaldrich4780South Fork Salmon River trail
Has anyone actually died on this trail? Or is it just a click bait title?
The camera doesn't do this ride justice.
Fantastic video, I loved it. I'd never deliberately walk a trail like that, let alone ride it, those cliffs are just too much, but you rode it calmly and decisively. And produced a great video. Well done
Glad you liked the videos!!
Some people in some videos feel a need to talk most of the time. Talking can be over rated.
Agreed 🤙🏼
I like the commentary!
Thanks!
Ditto! I like hearing the engine sounds, rocks bouncing off the skid plate or handlebars banging the cliff wall (glad none of that happened here though).
at least it wasn’t a splash or a rock slide…
I rode this trail on horseback a few years ago heading into an elk camp. Knowing how many horses come in and out of there makes me even more nervous about attempting this on a motorcycle. Glad you had fun and made it out safe!
Dang, I guess I won't be riding the XR650L on that trail. Great video, thanks for sharing.
Small bike trail for sure.
You can do it man. For reference he's on a 500 there I typically do it on a 750 gs just because the road getting out to it is 85mph. All what you feel comfortable riding as I said in my previous comment most of this trail is all in your head if you're scared of heights how good are you following a line.
Nice, man! Very cool. Awesome trail, video production, All around Quality, my man. 💯 Cheers from Tampa Bay 🌴🤙🏼
Thanks man 🤟🏼🤟🏼
Fantastic riding. at 70 years old I think I will stay away from that trail, I am not as agile any more. I still ride the trails, mostly to get to the peaks inorder to setup my Ham radio station to make some DX morse code contacts, and I ride a smaller bike now it is the XT 250, which fit's my slower ability.
Good job, you are not out of breath and handle that bike like a champion. Thank you for posting.
Thanks for the support!
Thats so cool you have a Ham radio setup! I never learned any of those old school communication methods, but I sorta wish I had. They're the kinds of skills ya want when the world is gettin crazy like it is now..
Its been a while since I've gotten to ride a 250, but they're the perfect size displacement trail bike. It was a big step up for me to go from my 250 to a 500.
Hey, I run CW off of my bike too. I live near this trail and ride the area all of the time. I'd make contact with you if you can set a time and freq. There's some trails like this deeper into Hell's Canyon that get pretty gnarly. I run mostly QRP with a dipole I string up into the trees. I've been riding these trails all my life and I don't think I've ever ridden as quick as this guy did!! We lost a friend once riding the trail.
@@rameylewis7730 Yes I will put you in my reminder, I would like to do a trail contact with you .
I'm 74 years old and have ridden central Idaho since 1964. Including that tcareful. Is interesting but you just have to be careful.
More riders know about it than you think.
Outstanding riding man, awesome footage as well!!!
Thanks!
This is an awesome video! Thank you for sharing! Drone footage is so cool! 😊glad you made it safe.
Thanks so much! I’m glad I made it back in one piece too lol 😂
Thanks for taking me along
That was spectacular
Beautiful scenery
Which I never would have seen if I rode the trail
I’d be to focused on the trail and would have missed that beautiful autumn scenery
Great video
Thanks again for taking me along
I’m so glad you lived the video!! I’m glad I was able to share the experience 🤙🏼
Don’t worry about talking man. This is gnarly. Safety and concentration first.
This is nuts! Your handlebars are literally above the cliff edge most of the ride, I couldn't do this with a mountain bike let alone a 500cc dirtbike
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It's crazy that you rode this trail by yourself. If I'm not going far from civilization I like riding alone but if I plan on riding sketchy terrain out in the middle of nowhere that's not traveled often then I try to bring a friend.
No waay you did this on a 501🤯🤯🤯
I can't count the times I was holding my breath.
Looks amazing, thanks for sharing.
How long have you been riding that particular bike, definitely need to be one with the bike, love a video that can raise my heartbeat...!! Great job
Had this bike for a little over a year now! I agree you definitely need to be familiar with your equipment. Glad ya liked the video!
I’ve heard that Idaho is a total destination spot for riding. Endless trail and beauty. Looked absolutely mint.
It absolutely is 🤟🏼
I live here and idaho sucks we load up and go to mesquite
@@danyz250f Lol, that’s near where I live in Southern Utah. We have amazing riding too, but I find that everywhere has its beauty and I just wish I could ride it all!
Only people born in Idaho are allowed here. New state law.
I rode this trail 3 years ago on my full suspension mountain bike and it was scary, how someone can do this on a motorcycle is beyond me
I consider myself a pretty skilled rider, but I couldn't do that. The second I look down, I would freeze with fear 😨.
Thats the key to success on that trail! Don't panic and just keep a good pace.
@@madjack_757 I would be so scared that I would tip over to the right, that I would be useless. You ride so well. I quit riding dirt bikes for 25 years, and even though I am back into it now with a TW200, I have lost my timing. I still love to ride it, I am just picky about the trails, but, I love watching you ride. You do a nice job of riding and the camera footage.
There is definitely a mental challenge to that trail for sure. Thanks so much for the support! I love working on the film side of things and my channel/equipment/editing skills/certifications have increased so so much over the past year. I am super excited to see where I can take this channel with my future filming projects!@@BuilderofRat
Hey....yikes!!!! Great video production, awesome colors!!👍👍
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This clip gave me some good dose of anxiety 😬😬 Props to you for doing this buddy!
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Great job with this video. Your use of the two GoPro and drone was done very professionally. Looks like a fun ride. I used to ride dirt bike on similar trails where there is steep drop offs. Now that I’m 69, I mostly ride my e-bike on trails and still have a blast going fast to the point of being dangerous then back off just a bit. The good e-bikes now days cost the same as I paid for my KTM 450 I had 15 years ago. Still worth it though.
Thanks! It blows my mind how much those e-bikes cost now.. I've ridden a few now though and I'll admit they'e pretty fun
You got some big ones taking a 501 up there I felt like my 350 was too big for that trail. lol nice job
Thanks! Hahahaha my 501 is my main bike so I’ve learned to take it everywhere!
i ride at silver all year snowboarding in the winter, ive heard plenty about this trail from my buddies. stoked to see it since i havent been.
Did this trial about 20 years ago.
Absolutely terrifying!!!
I can't even look off of my porch now!!!
I think this trail is officially off the BMW GS list! It'll give them something to discuss at Starbucks though.
hahahahahaha
Dude! Big ones! I've done cliff side riding but in short stints pucker factor 8. 10 on those sharp corners
Thanks 🤟🏼🤟🏼
Gives me a bunch of sph!ncter crunches just watching this video!! I've done a lot of serious 4 wheeling in Moab, Colorado and plenty of other trails, many of which were sketchy.. This tops all of them.. As for being quite.. NO problem!! Focus! lol... Thanks for sharing!
Hahahaha on the trail I made the joke to carter, "hey you know the trail 5 miles of hell in utah? Well i'm gonna unofficially start calling this 15 miles of hell". This trail was just so insanely sketchy and sometimes it had me questioning if it was a trail at all..
Awesome video, thanks for posting it. Did you actually enjoy the ride? That looks terrifying to me.
Thanks! I actually loved the ride! Part of my passion for riding comes from two things- a love of being in places that make me feel small and setting myself into a mental state where I am only focussed on the ride and nothing else that was going on in my life at the time. I accomplished both things on that trail especially since I had it all to myself!!
@@madjack_757 In 1978, I scouted out a trail close to Mt St Helens that was open to dirt bikes. I was the trail guild for 3 other riders, all of them were way above me in ability. When we unloaded one of them asked me how he should gear his bike. (he changed the countershaft sprocket) I told him to put the lowest gearing on that he had. He looked at me over the top of his glasses, and I told him, "seriously, you will never get out of second gear today."
Off they went. At every trail junction, they would be waiting, and I would point which way to go, and they were off like a shot.
We had to cross a fairly deep stream, and one of them tipped over, and he hydro-locked his engine. It took us 30 minutes to get it going, and we were off again. The map showed five 180 degree switchbacks, but in fact there were 33 180 degree switchbacks. These switchbacks were so tight that going up, I would lean back and gas it a little bit and lift the front wheel and swing it down to the next section. Going back, I had to shut off the bike, get off, and drag the front end around. I was riding a Yamaha XT500 at that time. By the way, I caught all of the Hot-Shoes on this section of the trail. Their MX types of bikes were not as good as my thumper. LOL
When we made it back to the trucks, all of them said that it had been years since they had had this much fun. Sadly, this trail is now covered with several feet of volcanic ash.
WOW! Thats an incredible story. I used to race bikes from the 70s and 80s. I had a 74' yz125, '79 yz250, and a '89 CR250R and I couldn't imagine doing any riding like that on one of those bikes. Even though you were probably on the heaviest bike, I bet that torque that you had from the super thumper helped so much to climb those mountains!!@@BuilderofRat
@@madjack_757 Yea, I had no trouble anywhere, but those guys were just so fast. EXCEPT on the switchbacks. LOL I had a lot of bottom end for sure.
I don't comment on videos but this one deserves it. Respect. Scary trail and solo... wow. 🤘
Thanks man! 🤙🏼
That would freak me out too much 😮My hats off to you and your brass balls😂Ride safe my friend!!
These are both epic. So well done.
Thanks man!!
Honestly your riding skills are amazing👍🏻
Im a back country mountain biker, i was planning to ride this trail but heard reports its not pedal friendly at all, but judging from the video it doesnt look as bad as I thought .Also didnt think it was much of a secret either, its on all the MTB map apps but yes a lot of trails in idaho are unknown unless you just get out and start exploring and I often have days I dont see anyone the whole day
My issue when finding this trail was that each source I researched it had different directions for me to get there. Additionally, online it had been marked as the wrong trail numbers by different sources. It’s very off the beaten path and you gotta go look for it to find it. First day of driving was like 6+ hours and the second day was 3 hours. It’s doable on your mountain bike.
Thanks for responding and reporting back about it being MTB friendly. Watching the video in full now it looks just like riding the Yuba River @@madjack_757
You, sir, have earned a follower! And you deserve millions more.
Thanks so much for the support!!
Awesome trail, awesome riding !
Thanks!
Awesome trail. Great video. 🍻
Great video and looks epic!
Thanks!!
In the 1980’s in Victoria Australia , I was part of a crew that cleared an old mule trail just like this and rode our IT Yamaha’s and XR 600’s along it nearly every day to get to,our gold dredges. Ahh those were the days.
Back before people decided to regulate everything 😭
Yep , I’m 61 years young and the older I get the better was.
4:45 wow... I'd never try this on a bicycle, let alone a motorcycle.. Great video! be careful!! :D
WOW! Well done. I'm a lifetime Idaho resident, been riding since I was 7 years old in 1977. I can tell you that my T-Dub 2double0 and I are not going on this trail.
HA! gotta love those 200s. Good news is I'll be bringing all y'all with me on these rides with my videos!
@@madjack_757 And I will watch them!!!
I watched a couple of videos a while back of Chuck Sun riding this trail and I think Damon Bradshaw might have been in one of them too with offroadrider15f. At any rate it is hairy to say the least!
You must have balls of steel. Awesomeness.
Maybe 30 yrs ago - but probably not. Great ride!
Right there with ya...I made it to 60 so far, would like to make it a few more! 😎
I ride single track in Utah and have ridden some trails similar to this in Moab and up in the Wasatch back country. You should try some of the Alpine Loop trails up in American Fork Canyon or any of the trails up Logan Canyon, this one reminds me of the Cottonwood Canyon trail, just like this, no return, full commitment. Probably heard of all of those if you are in the mountain west.
Are all those trails in Utah? I have been planning to do some filming/riding trips down there and am making a bucket list of places to hit!
@@madjack_757 Yeah they are plentiful. American Fork is great but crowded on the weekend, the single track are all MTB and dirt bike, during the week you will see hikers and horses but not many. Logan Canyon is awesome too, Richards Hollow is an epic 7 mile single track, I think they are all part of the Shoshone trail system. Check it out !
Great video man! Looks like an amazing trail … I have rode so many epic single track trails in Idaho it never ceases to amaze me how many there are! Keep it up I would love to see more single track videos maybe with some remote camping from the the bike! 👍
Got a few more casual riding videos coming and then I’ll be filming a new series 🤟🏼
@@madjack_757 good stuff ! Keep it going you will do well !!
Saw a video about two years ago where a guy went off a trail that looked exactly like this on I believe, a KTM. Went all the way to the water, which fortunately was deep enough to result in a bath but no injuries. Great quality video, as I recall all the bubbles as his camera sank into the river/creek.
I think I saw this video of the guy from Colorado.. he was crazy lucky to have walked outta there.
Indeed he was.@@madjack_757
Yeah the guy was on a KTM 300, took a dive into the Crystal River, Devils Punchbowl, near Crested Butte, CO. RUclips link: ruclips.net/video/zlb8ic6ivcg/видео.html. Have rode this same trail on my KTM 300 with no issues but took it slow and concentrated - am in my late 60's so I don't go fast anymore! The Devils Punchbowl trail is an attention-getter for only about a mile or so, and certainly not as cajone-shriveling as your Idaho trail Madjack!
Yeah I saw that video! He was so so lucky to be alive.. Hahahaha I'm glad ya liked my video!! Maybe someday I'll make it out to Colorado for some riding!@@terryproffer5815
Awesome video & motorcycle off-road odyssey/adventure! 🙏🏼
What size bike? what gear mostly? Distance?
Happy Trails💕
Thank you!!!!!
I ride a 2022 FE501S
Respect my man! That looks awesome, very sketchy dan dangerous, but awesome nonetheless.
Thanks! definitely one of my gnarliest single track rides
@@madjack_757 just checked out your channel, looks awesome! Subbed for more👌
Thanks for sharing this……I live in New England,will probably never ride out there
What’s the riding like out east?
Well, I made it halfway through the video before I had to go change my shorts! Well done, sir. Well done.!
Thanks! It was definitely one of the sketchiest trails I've ever ridden.. I think the key is to just stay relaxed and keep a chill pace.
@@madjack_757 I would be sooooo nervous that I would make a mistake. I have been on short sections of trails that were like this, but this is 100% sketchy. You did a good job. Especially a 500. I rode a XT600 for many years, I now have a TW200. Plenty big enough for this 76 year old guy.
The margin of error on that trail has to be absolutely tiny.. I’ve used my 500 for virtually everything which has gotten me super comfortable on the bike!
Both of those bikes are absolutely awesome!! Those 200s especially are so fun to explore and ride around fire roads with!
@@madjack_757 Yes it is. I am impatiently waiting for the snow to melt. I love riding that bike. Do you carry a Personal Locater Beacon with you when you ride alone? I do.
want to know how to ride the dual sport better in single track ??...... fold the mirrors in....I swear it puts in trail mode!! 😂😂🤙🏻🤙🏻 awesome vids dude!
I just got a set of double take mirrors that can fold in! Stoked you like the channel 🤟🏼
I found myself holding my breath while watching this.
Dude, you are one hell of a rider.
Thanks man!!
It’s cool how the camera makes the trail look way wider than it actually is! 😮
I kept fast forward when you are showing the fender camera. Not only is it boring, ( my personal viewpoint), I hate going backwards. Great scenery! Good video! 👍🏻
Thanks for the advice!
@@madjack_757 😄
@@madjack_757 please know that I will continue to watch your videos and enjoy the effort you go to in order for us to have good content. I greatly appreciate the bleep work you do in edit. At almost 67 I can still get on some dirt and my little bike, (XR 150), can't really get me in much trouble but I can watch the adventures you present via this platform. I know it's hard to present tone and meaningful understanding through type so I want you to know that I wasn't being a SA with previous comment. Keep doing what you do and I'll keep watching. Thank you for your time to reply. Later brother, stay safe as you can!
Thanks so much for the support! The editing process takes a massive effort and a lot of time, so the support means a lot! Get out there on that 150 and do some explorin!
I appreciate the content, and your dedication to making quality content. But watching this (and your moab video) it's apparent that a bit more seat time would be appropriate before attempting high consequence trails like this.
I’d say Moab and this trail are entirely different worlds. I’m pretty comfortable on trails like this in Idaho, but Moab was a major learning curve for me absolutely. Best way to learn is by doing. Plus I like to remind people that I carry about 35+ pounds of gear in my pack vest plus my desert tank has my bike at about 270lbs. Plus I’m running dual sport tires and not exclusively dirt tires. Plus I’m also running a dual sport oriented gearing.
Good thing you didn't run into one of those hideous hikers with those weird clothes! Lol Super awesome! Thanks.
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That is a trail to beat all trails .... wow. Nice👌video....
The best dual sport tire combo I've found is the shinko 216mx 90/100 cheater front paired with maxxis desert it 110/100 rear. They wear at the same rate and both last forever. Shinko 505 rear works good in slick rock but doesn't last and I can't tell difference in traction elsewhere except the extreme loss of traction at end of life and can't trust it in the rocks at speed due to the soft compound.
Awesome video, I was so scared watching this that I probably have to watch at least two hours of funny cats videos before I will find some sleep tonight 😂 But let me ask a practical question... What if you do fall down the cliff and hurt yourself badly? Will you simply bleed to death, laying down there lonely, or do you have some kind of emergency device?
Hahahaha! I have a sat phone attached to my vest that can call an sos helicopter! It’s that little orange walkie talkie looking thing.
WOW! You're so much better rider than me. I really wish I had the talent to be able to ride like you. I am 70 and don't think I would try it even on a 125 Honda kid's bike. Bravo to you. PS I like the holster too! 🙂
Thats so nice of you to say! Riding in these backcountry areas is a life passion of mine. I'm 22 and have been riding for 10 years now. It began with trails, progressed into racing for years, and after all the racing injuries caught up with me, I came to love riding/exploring these remote areas.
Someone else was mentioning smaller bikes for this trail too and honestly I think thats a half decent idea! I was riding a 500 in that video, but that bike has massive power and is on the heavy side. Having something lightweight and easy to manage could be smart for that trail!
Thanks! I carry everyday and especially when I am out in the middle of nowhere lol. Only thing I have wondered is if I ought to bump up to a bigger cartridge because I have had my own run ins with bears before.
@@madjack_757 I wish you were my neighbor I would love to get to know you. I am in St George Utah and there is some stuff I am sure you would like. I will send you a youtube. I has a WR450 and it weighed 296lbs. On hard stuff got to where it was not fun and I am riding for fun. KTM made a 200 that was 202lbs but hard to find. I bought the 250WF and it is great at 230lbs. Big difference but I still am not capable to do what you are doing.
Awh thanks! Whats the riding like out there?? Honestly when it comes to bike selection, a lot of people like to just go for the big beefy motors but forget about the added weight. I've seen a few of those 200s around and I've heard the KDX 200 was a dream as well.
All that matters is riding what is most comfortable and FUN
Great trail for a Honda CT!
I'd be too afraid to walk that trail. 😳
Your attempt on such risky , dangerous trails is applaudable , commendable. And so many ---able. 👍✌️👌💪❤.
What settings are you using on your chin mounted GoPro? Video looks awesome.
A Gopro11 Creator edition set up 4K | 60 | Super view (16mm) on highest video quality!
beautifully well made!!!!!
Thanks!
awesome views, wowza, is the trail as narrow as it looks? are you going as fast as it seems? are you strapped with a handgun on your chest? thanks for taking us along
Glad ya liked the video! Yup! The trail is super narrow and requires a lot of focus and I don’t think I was going too fast either. I at least thought I was going pretty slow. I always carry a sidearm with me in the backcountry too 🤙🏼🤙🏼
That route is amazing 👏