No, that's all on you Pavlin . Your friend followed all the necessary precautions for that type of adventure to the letter . He knew the territory; you didn't . Good learning lesson and lucky outcome .
Pavlin, Good to see you on the Ladhak topic again, great Video. Your unfortunate experience will be helpful for many riders who don't know the terrain / AMS ( High Altitude Sickness)/ Rain/ Snow etc.. I remember still last we could contact when you reached Jammu, after that no news. I was verymuch aware that you are a very responsible rider and will not act like a Tom Cruise🤪🤪. Also no doubt about your riding skills. I was worried about natural calamity, i.e. AMS/Landslide/ Heavy snowfall etc. which you witness at Khardungla..... anyways I am happy that you reached home safely. Come again, this time I'll give you company for Umling top ( 19024 feet, ASL) and some new locations which are beautiful but very challenging too. Take Care.
Having spent years in USAF Rescue, and pushing my own limits not always thinking of those "At home" this story hits home on many fronts. Hats off to your friend for his decision process and his concerns.
'And as you know, when Indians talk they shake their heads like this!' - That one made me laugh right out loud! Having spent 10 of my formative years in Southeast Asia, this is so true! I remember these episodes so well, and all the trials that happened one after another....great re-telling of it all and the lessons learned! Enjoying this new side-line format quite a lot, Pavlin! Cheers, and have a great weekend!
I know a few Bulgarians. All indestructible. With food and a beer anything is possible. But, couldn't agree more. All part of the preparation of things hopefully we never need. Good topic. Happy travels 8
Lesson learned: always follow exactly all the instructions your local guide gives you, without asking. This way you won't make his head spin, or shake. Please more of these stories.
I just love this series. Unforeseen events happen all the time and you can never be ready for them, all you can do is to get out of the situation and laugh about it some years later
I have a GPS tracker hidden on my bike that my wife (and others) can see anywhere I’m traveling on the planet (it hopefully will help me recover it if it’s stolen), along with an OnSpot so we can message. These give her the peace of mind that allows me to travel!
This story is a good reason to carry something like a Garmin spot tracker when going solo and remote, set it up so it allow friends and family to follow your progress by GPS. Being a PLB you can just push a button if you need rescuing, but only as a last resort.
Well because of the issues in Ladakh India does not allow satellite phones anywhere in the country and they are pretty strict about it, so it's just as well you did not carry one. You can always get a postpaid sim from a friend. Totally agree with your friends concern. Last time I was in Sikkim my guide told me her dad had been walking along one of those roads and a stone fell from above and hit him and killed him. She was living in the village now working as a guide to support her family. The mountains are beautiful, but the roads are very unstable. Glad it all worked out. 😊
I usually ride by myself on the highway trips, if I go off road, I usually want someone with me. I am 57, prone to do stupid stuff on a dirt bike or dual sport. I need someone to follow me off road to make sure I don't get into more than I can handle.
Pavlin , I really enjoy your videos of your motorcycle travels. I have a honda valkyrie I want to put dual sport tires on for off road and camping. What do you think?/thanks
Pavlin my friend, as you know your adventure to Ladhak was the inspiration for our trip to this beautiful part of the world. We were glad that we had very expeienced guides. as things there can change very quickly. Cheers
Ahahah I remember listening to this story from your voice, face to face. It was so engaging, as so many others! Don't remember what we where drinking, though 😆. I am glad you are sharing all this on YT. Ciao! ✌️
Interesting to say the least. We take a lot for granted but communication in some areas is all but impossible. Bad things can happen in some places totally out of one's control. Glad you have a concerned friend. Love to go through those passes. I watched vid on it so interesting. got to to do it
I always watch your videos very attentively. These are very interesting. I watched your that ladakh riding video earlier and know how you returned with the punctured tyre. I often think of your that situation with a flat tyre in that secluded place on the mountains Today I have comr to know the most interesting part that you had not told in that video. I rode to Ladakh in September, 2019. Again I am going to the Spiity valley and Ladakh on this 20th August after three days from today alone on my bike starting from Upper Assam,India. I think your advice will help me. Thank you.
Павлин, колега, имам два въпроса към вас: 1. Каква е целта на червената стрелка на козирката на вашата Tenera? 2. Мога ли по някакъв начин да получа стикера Motorcycle Adventure, който поставяте на мотоциклетите във вашите предавания? Благодарности и Поздрави!!! Ненад, Кладово, Сърбия.
Стрелката използвам когато се налага да карам при обратно движение. Напомня ми къде трябва да стоя. Стикер можеш да поръчаш от тук: rtw-adventures.com/shop-1.html
@@motorcycleadventures GEOS ONLY pays if you’re off-road as if you’re on-road you have alternatives and they’re only insuring you when there are no other rescue options.
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No, that's all on you Pavlin . Your friend followed all the necessary precautions for that type of adventure to the letter . He knew the territory; you didn't . Good learning lesson and lucky outcome .
You are right!
Pavlin, Good to see you on the Ladhak topic again, great Video. Your unfortunate experience will be helpful for many riders who don't know the terrain / AMS ( High Altitude Sickness)/ Rain/ Snow etc.. I remember still last we could contact when you reached Jammu, after that no news. I was verymuch aware that you are a very responsible rider and will not act like a Tom Cruise🤪🤪. Also no doubt about your riding skills. I was worried about natural calamity, i.e. AMS/Landslide/ Heavy snowfall etc. which you witness at Khardungla..... anyways I am happy that you reached home safely. Come again, this time I'll give you company for Umling top ( 19024 feet, ASL) and some new locations which are beautiful but very challenging too. Take Care.
I will come as soon as possible! Thanks you once again about your priceless help!
Having spent years in USAF Rescue, and pushing my own limits not always thinking of those "At home" this story hits home on many fronts.
Hats off to your friend for his decision process and his concerns.
Thanks for taking the time, Mike!
Speaking from personal experience, Indian friends are not just friends. They're family.
I agree!
If you get a SPOT for a reasonable annual fee you can get rescued from anywhere on Earth and are insured against the cost. Satellite based system.
Use to have, don't want it now.
Your indian friend was a real, genuine one.
Everybody of us should take in account this lesson learned. Good example and good advise, Pavlin!
Good!
Хорошая информация для новичков, есть золотое правило- контрольный выход на связь..
Определяется время , содержимое сообщения, периодичность.
Спасибо для просмотра!
'And as you know, when Indians talk they shake their heads like this!' - That one made me laugh right out loud! Having spent 10 of my formative years in Southeast Asia, this is so true! I remember these episodes so well, and all the trials that happened one after another....great re-telling of it all and the lessons learned! Enjoying this new side-line format quite a lot, Pavlin! Cheers, and have a great weekend!
Glad you enjoyed, Allen!
I know a few Bulgarians. All indestructible.
With food and a beer anything is possible.
But, couldn't agree more. All part of the preparation of things hopefully we never need.
Good topic.
Happy travels 8
Absolutely!
Love a good story with a happy ending over drinks 👌👍
Me either!
Lesson learned: always follow exactly all the instructions your local guide gives you, without asking. This way you won't make his head spin, or shake. Please more of these stories.
More to come!
FYI Garmin makes products that allow you to communicate anywhere! Good story!
True
I just love this series. Unforeseen events happen all the time and you can never be ready for them, all you can do is to get out of the situation and laugh about it some years later
True!
Great advise....and as we all age I believe the harder, less travelled roads should be travelled with a motorcycle friend.
Agree!
I have a GPS tracker hidden on my bike that my wife (and others) can see anywhere I’m traveling on the planet (it hopefully will help me recover it if it’s stolen), along with an OnSpot so we can message. These give her the peace of mind that allows me to travel!
Thanks for sharing!
Pavlin, listening to these stories I felt like I should be buying you a beer. I just signed up for your Patreon so you can keep telling these stories.
Much appreciated, Don!
This story is a good reason to carry something like a Garmin spot tracker when going solo and remote, set it up so it allow friends and family to follow your progress by GPS.
Being a PLB you can just push a button if you need rescuing, but only as a last resort.
True!
Well because of the issues in Ladakh India does not allow satellite phones anywhere in the country and they are pretty strict about it, so it's just as well you did not carry one. You can always get a postpaid sim from a friend. Totally agree with your friends concern. Last time I was in Sikkim my guide told me her dad had been walking along one of those roads and a stone fell from above and hit him and killed him. She was living in the village now working as a guide to support her family. The mountains are beautiful, but the roads are very unstable. Glad it all worked out. 😊
It is what it is! Thanks for taking the time!
Fantastic story…!!!!
I hope you will consider doing more of them…..I really enjoyed it.
More to come!
Great adventures- even if at the time ,some trails and tribulations can st us back but with determination and diligence we overcome.
Exactly!
¡Gracias!
Thank you very much!
I love your phone, and of course the video and the topic is beautiful as usual 👌
Thanks, John!
I usually ride by myself on the highway trips, if I go off road, I usually want someone with me. I am 57, prone to do stupid stuff on a dirt bike or dual sport. I need someone to follow me off road to make sure I don't get into more than I can handle.
Fair enough!
Really tense story...Friends will be friends!
Agree!
good story to learn of a place I'll never go.Respect your experience.
My pleasure!
Pavlin , I really enjoy your videos of your motorcycle travels. I have a honda valkyrie I want to put dual sport tires on for off road and camping. What do you think?/thanks
Change the bike or buy another.
Hi Pavlin, Why you don’t use something like SPOT gps localization system?
When the family can track it they worried every time when I stop. for long time.
😉understand
Pavlin my friend, as you know your adventure to Ladhak was the inspiration for our trip to this beautiful part of the world. We were glad that we had very expeienced guides. as things there can change very quickly. Cheers
Thank you very much, Andrew!
Great story & adventure. Love the Irish (Dublin) license plate on your wall.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Ahahah I remember listening to this story from your voice, face to face. It was so engaging, as so many others! Don't remember what we where drinking, though 😆. I am glad you are sharing all this on YT. Ciao! ✌️
Glad you enjoyed it, Valeria! I also cannot remember the drinks but I do remember the food!
@@motorcycleadventures 😂😂
Great story! Great told!
Thanks for listening
Interesting to say the least. We take a lot for granted but communication in some areas is all but impossible. Bad things can happen in some places totally out of one's control. Glad you have a concerned friend. Love to go through those passes. I watched vid on it so interesting. got
to to do it
Yes, true
Amazing story 👏🏻
Glad you enjoyed it!
Buy yourself a PLB, like a Garmin InReach and everyone who needs to know that you're ok, will know you are ok.
Ok
motorcycle adventurers needs to invest in a portable satellite GPS messenger subscriptions for travelling in remote places
I won't!
I always watch your videos very attentively. These are very interesting. I watched your that ladakh riding video earlier and know how you returned with the punctured tyre. I often think of your that situation with a flat tyre in that secluded place on the mountains
Today I have comr to know the most interesting part that you had not told in that video.
I rode to Ladakh in September, 2019. Again I am going to the Spiity valley and Ladakh on this 20th August after three days from today alone on my bike starting from Upper Assam,India. I think your advice will help me. Thank you.
Glad to help!
Next time when you travel to remote places without signal cover it's better to take satellite telephone (Thuraya) .
Ok
Funny, but Very interesting story
Glad you enjoyed it!
Павлин, колега, имам два въпроса към вас:
1. Каква е целта на червената стрелка на козирката на вашата Tenera?
2. Мога ли по някакъв начин да получа стикера Motorcycle Adventure, който поставяте на мотоциклетите във вашите предавания?
Благодарности и Поздрави!!!
Ненад, Кладово, Сърбия.
Стрелката използвам когато се налага да карам при обратно движение. Напомня ми къде трябва да стоя. Стикер можеш да поръчаш от тук: rtw-adventures.com/shop-1.html
just a suggestion put ...trappped in ladak india with ur pic ..in the thumbnail and see the magic ..great content needs to reach to more people
Thanks!
HI Pavlin, Garmin In Reach could have been useful... But great story, very interessant and funny.
Glad you liked it!
Garmin InReach is illegal in India (or any satcom devices)
@@JohnnyJacob OK Thanks for this useful and surprising information
Fantastic story 👍, yes a Sat phone 📱 could of been a good 👍 idea 💡
Agree!
Satellite phones are banned in India
This is the way
Thanks for taking the time!
Just became Member :P Not a 'True Fan' but Member nn the less - it's at least enough for a Liter of Petrol ;)
Thank you! Appreciate it!
you should make it RED indeed :D
I will!
Nice video 🤣🤣🤣
I wonder if there is a cost estimation for the whole trip.
Without the rescue cost 😂😂😂
About 2,000$ India was cheap.
Wow, a rotary phone.
Yes
Sorry that i called 😅✌
No problem!
🏁
Thanks for taking the time!
That’s why I have $50k insurance from GEOS. Just in case.
Keep in mind that 99% of the insurance companies do not pay if you are off the road.
@@motorcycleadventures GEOS ONLY pays if you’re off-road as if you’re on-road you have alternatives and they’re only insuring you when there are no other rescue options.
Ok, I will check them out.
You need psychic wife like i used to have , she knows when ever im hurt or in some trouble
Cool!
I thought rescue operations from govs are always free…..
No way!
😅how many drink comments did you have to get, to make that sketch?
Enough!