I work the Imperial Sand dunes, I’ve called Rescue countless times to help crashed victims. I’m sorry for your loss! As a heads up to you and anyone else who enjoys the sand dunes. REACH air rescue is offering 3 or 4 year service for 300 dollars. It’ll cover all life flights for you and anyone living within the household. Be safe and Ride safe!
Rip Jeff Anthony. The many great people weve lost in mother G will NEVER be forgotten. I say a prayer every ride, for those around me, and for the many that have fallen in one of the most beautiful places I've ever had the chance to experience in this life. Ride safe, and enjoy the incredible playground god has given us. Just remember its potential danger, be aware of them, and ride smart. Brother, I'm truely sorry for your loss. I know exactly how it feels, unfortunately. They live through us now, cresting every dune... Hanging g's through the big bowls.... sitting on top of the peaks, when the engine is off, and its just the sound of the wind, mother nature, and your thoughts. They are there with you. I feel the energy of those lost around me all the time.
I’m sorry for your loss, life is to live and I’m sure you’re buddy didn’t think anything would go wrong, but it can and sometimes does; you telling this story honors your friend and helps the rest of us to understand that we’re responsible for our decisions, safety gear and behaviors! God Bless!
Wow how tragic. I'm sorry for your loss. That happened to my wife in Oregon in the Hauser area. She was cruising along on her 3 wheeler and it was noon so no shadows and went off a 20 or 30 foot dropoff and hit face first. When I found her she wasn't conscious and her eyes were open with sand covering them I yelled her name a couple times and she came to gasping for air and had amnesia and all bruised up we rode her bent up wheeler back to camp it took about half an hour and took her to the ER where she stayed till the next morning. She made it ok but we learned a good lesson about riding at noon with no shadows and it carried over to the night as well Be careful if you don't know what's on the other side. I can still remember like it just happened yesterday seeing her lifeless body laying there with her eyes open and sand covering them. I prayed she would be ok and the Lord brought her back. I'm always thankful when we ride that we all come back in one piece.
Well, I’m glad your story turned out good. Yes, it has been a long time and it still feels like it just happens to me when I go there. I stopped going there for several years then I went back and lost the end of one of my fingers and another accident there. I did a video on that one as well that you may have seen. Since then, I’ve been back several times and can’t wait to go back again. Some thing about that place draws me back.
@@MoJoh20 my wife and I have since divorced after being married 30 years. I miss her sometimes and really miss riding the dunes. I now live in Nampa, Idaho and have re married. But I always think ok the old days of going to the dunes every other weekend and all holidays. Take care and I'll look for your other vids and join your channel.
These stories must be told - Thank you! - It took me 3 years to learn my home dune system... And even now, I think about everything thats at stake each time I rip. How busy are the dunes, How has the topography changed since last season, Where not to go at night, Am i riding solo; who knows when to expect me back.... Its all such an incredible blast until you see someone busted up because of a tiny bit to much throttle or a tiny little bit to little caution for a few seconds.... Thanks again for telling your friends story.
Been going to Glamis my whole life it’s my favorite place in the world but it is dangerous especially at night! We dumped my best friends ashes at Sunset hill in November 2022, no place he would rather of been! RIP to your buddy so sorry for your loss that’s tough!
Breaks my heart, having gone to Glamis for almost 40 years, I've busted myself up real bad. I really learned a deep understanding of how careful you have to be. We all must learn from these tragedies. Know what darkness causes, know what high noon does to your visibility. Always know what's next. God bless him and all of you and please take the time to know what's on the other side.
Very well told story from the heart. Words like this will help healing. It'll never go away, but it will get better. Thank you for sharing and keeping your friends memory going for us, duners.
Lost a good friend a few years back to a similar situation. Really opens your eyes and changes you. So sorry for your loss man. Thoughts and prayers, God bless
I HAVE SEEN THIS SAME THING IN THE PAST 40 YEARS IN GOING TO THE DESERT. HORRIBLE TO SEE BUT UR BROTHER DIED IN THE PLACE HE LOVED WITH THE PEOPLE HE LOVED. NOT MORE TO DO IF THE BRAIN STEM IS SEVERED. IT’S LIKE A JUMPER CABLE OFF THE BATTERY. LIVE FOR THE DAY AND HAVE FUN IN THE TIME WE ALL HAVE. HE WILL REST IN PEACE….ALL OF YOU NEED TO MOVE ON FROM YOUR BROTHER. YOU WILL SEE HIM AGAIN SOMEDAY….
So sorry for your loss! Instead of going to highschool graduation I went with a few friends and drove from New Jersey to Glamis in 2008 and was the best trip of my life so far! I can't wait to go again!
Had my buddy crash at the coral pink dunes in Utah. We just got there and unloaded some things. I had to jet my quad still. He took off for a quick ride to see how things were looking. Some guy came flying into our camp and asked if we had a guy on a CR500. I followed him and found my buddy down. Same situation. He came over a dune and had a big drop off. He survived but broke some ribs and all bruised up. Scary times. Stay safe out there.
I am so very sorry this happened. My husband and I ride our dunes here in Oregon. My husband loves his quad. I take out the SxS. I sent this video to my husband and our son. My husband wants to ride in Glamis. It intimidates me. If we do make it there, I will remember your experience. Thank you for sharing this with viewers. Again, I am so very sorry for the loss of your buddy. Blessings from south of Portland, Oregon.
Thanks so much for your comment. Glamis is a wonderful place if you respect it. Don’t let it intimidate you. There are areas by the Glamis store that are very small and the further to the center of Glamis you go the bigger the dunes get. There’s something for everyone there.
Sorry to hear this. 😢 Growing up in the 80’s , we would go to Glamis every thanksgiving. Oldsmobile hill in the day and competition hill at night with huge bomb fires. This was before they would charge you to camp. You would just find a spot , and camp, no charge. Now it’s very regulated, I think mostly because of how many people would die every major holiday. Thanksgiving, new years , Presidents’ Day , etc. it’s an amazing fun place but very dangerous. I haven’t been to Glamis in 20 years. All my motorcycles and my toy hauler is gone. I do have one 1979 IT 250 left though that I ride up in the high dessert sometimes. Anyhow , every one be careful and RIP Jeff. 😢
My parents have been going out to Glamis since they were very young. One night they arrived on thanksgiving as well. Some dude on a banshee came flying passed their camp. Then we are going to ho for a ride and next couple of dunes over that due with the banshee. His buddies are pumping on his chest. And comes to find out that he did indeed pass away….. Glamis is indeed a beautiful place but you have to be smart about it because it will fight back. I’m very sorry for your loss.
Thanks brother for that good advice, we always desperate to get there and ride and this video will help understand slot of us that at Glamis safety is first. My condolences to his family and all his good friends
I feel for you. Many years ago my great friend Danny lost his life to ALS. He was the same age as me. After my dad passed away in 2009, I did what my dad told me to do. Build your dream vehicle. I had a custom street legal sand rail built just for me. And it had a Bernie Bergman engine in it. A 2500 CC motor in it with a heavy duty 3 speed tranny. The tube frame was paint bright yellow, that was Danny's favorite color. After I got it I drove it in our local sand dunes here in Jax, FL. I had the owners permission. Plus I had my daughter model it for me. I used to take it to local car shows on a trailer. But my daughter would drive the truck and trailer in and I would drive the rail in. I always win the street legal class, because I drove mine into the show. But 9 years ago I had to sell my dream machine, because I had my left leg removed below the knee. I had it for sale for the longest time. Then out of the blue a man showed up at my job site and asked if he could see it the next day I had off and I said that's tomorrow. He came over to my house and was blown away. The whole front end was chrome, the floor was polished diamond plate and so was the roof and the center dash colume. I told him a high price and he offered me 25,000.00 dollars. I only lost 5,000 dollars. And I also told him about Danny. I received a phone call four years later on Danny's birthday, he he wrecked the rail early that morning. He had gone up a hill and did not know that there was a deep drop off. He was riding the rail in dirt. Just like your great friend. Your story reminded me of my story. Now I'm saving to buy a Argo Frontier with Adair Tracks. And a outboard motor. That way I can go trail riding or fishing. The Argo floats. Thank you for sharing your story. God Bless you and your family
Sorry for your lost, my cousin flew off a razor back in pismo beach. They were packing up to leave and he wanted one last ride before they left, nobody knew it would be his last ride ever.
Not sure how I ended up on this video but I’m so sorry for your loss . I lost my twin brother in Glamis in 2007 . Very fun place but incredibly dangerous. I remember my brother I had a brand new bike and helmet as well and for whatever reason decided to switch helmets to his old helmet . I have his new one to this day . I’m 32 now but the pain never goes away . I’m so sorry for your friend .
Well, then you know exactly how I feel. Thanks for your comment and sorry for your loss also. I hope people that watch this will understand iMessage and think before they leap.
I'm deeply sorry for your loss... My brother also had to be life flighted to San Diego after a VERY bad crash at Glamis... I'm fortunate however to still have him in my life.. I'm actually heading out to Ogilby this weekend and thank you for your story! We ALL need to be aware of how quickly things can escalate. Wishing you health and happiness.
40 plus years ago, my friend invited me to go to Glamis on thanksgiving day weekend and I told him I’d pass cause there were to many drunks out there. He was killed by a drunk driver, on his way there. I still haven’t gotten over it to this day. He was my best friend, someone I had know for over half of my young life. I miss sharing my adult life and experiences with him. He was a great friend.
My condolences. I know exactly what you’re talking about. I had a friend who dive bombed of a dune and had to be airlifted out. Fortunately he survived. I’ve been duning for 46 years and I’ll tell you I never talk the dunes for granted. Unfortunately, too many do and are a danger to themselves and others.
I'm from Indiana and have been in AZ for about 20 years, I've been out to Glamis about half a dozen times and have been on dirtbikes, quads, Side by Sides and sand cars. I was so excited to go given I grew up watching videos like crusty demons and it was a big shock getting there and seeing how dangerous it actually was. If I'm following someone who knows what they're doing I can go pretty fast, but I still don't know how to read the dunes myself, and night riding is so sketchy. I'm even afraid of just breaking down. I had a friend break his rzr in a bowl and couldn't get it out so had to leave it out overnight and someone ran into his car and totaled it! Sorry to hear about your friend, be careful out there
Thank you for posting this and so sorry for your loss. While I’m not a frequenter of Glamis, we do all tow our rigs down from OR to Johnson Valley for Hammers every year and things seem to get pretty rowdy out there. Just a good reminder to be respectful of the long travel times, perpetual “go now” of the crowd, and the technical conditions at places like Hammers and Glamis.
I am sorry for losing your friend sir. I just lost my dad 08/11/22 about 5 months before i had a huge trip planned to take him out to Glamis. He taught me to ride dirt bikes and he had to sell his bike back in 2018 or so due to needing money for bills which is more important at the time. I ended up running out of time to be able to have 1 last ride with my dad or heck even have a new yearly trip for us to enjoy for many years. Be safe y'all.
Thanks. So sorry to hear that. I hope you can get back to Glamis and remember the good times, that’s what we do. I can’t wait to get back there later this year. Again, sorry for your loss and thanks for the comment.
Sorry to hear about your buddy man....I dream of going to glamis...and well soon.. moving to Phoenix soon....this is touching im glad you shared this so people know to respect the dunes...ill keep this in mind when i do make that trip...have fun...but be safe and respectful 🙏
Thank you for this video. So sorry for your loss. It is so important to be safe, we've heard about and have seen so many bad situations and accidents. We were watching this video and recognized that at minute 13:46 is us riding through the dunes. I remember seeing your drone flying over head and never thought we'd see this on line. Thank you for sharing this and it's so so important to be safe and always ride with experienced safe Glamis riders. Thank you! Kodiak Powersports & Marine. @kodiakpowersportsmarine
Thank you very much. I’m glad you found that. Your timing was so perfect. When we were out shooting for this video that your group came through and was perfectly spaced and respecting each other, not driving like idiots.
So sorry for your loss my brother. This is a familiar story as it's happened hundreds if not thousands of times. That place is no joke and loaded with natural dangers and human dangers. Anyone still riding a bike or quad, especially on holiday weekends, you're completely nuts. SXS have upped the danger level for the bike and quad guys to the point it's just a bad idea all together.
Sorry for your loss bro. I spent 25 years of my life hitting those dunes out at Glamis. They are the most beautiful, humbling, place to ride I have ever experienced. I have had my share of close calls and made some very bad decisions during that time. I am one of the lucky ones. It is sad to hear storied like this because I know how quick something like this can happen. I know that excitement we fell as we approach the campsites in the distance. All the lights after a long work day. I feel it now just thinking about it. It is a feeling only those that know would know. I feel for you brother. Mrs. "G" deserves her respect 24hrs a day. She will give you the best days of your life and she can give you your worst. Hopefully he was at peace doing what he loved to do. PEACE.
Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend - thanks for sharing this story - hopefully it will get everyone to think and remember the best piece of safety equipment is you brain. RIP Jeff
I feel for your loss 😔😔😔. I also have lost friends at Glamis. I live in Yuma Az. About 40 miles away. Just keep your head up. Your friend wouldn't want you crying for him. He would want you to remember the good times. I know that's the reason why you cry, but just be strong. GOD BLESS YOU AND EVERYONE YOU RIDE WITH.
Sorry for your great loss. I never ride at night, I see people just take off into the wind. Your family of friends seem amazing to stay with him. That's what counts. 😇🏁 RIP
Sorry for your loss friend. I also have experienced the loss of a friend at an outing to a MX track where we were super stoked to ride our quads. It had been a couple months in the planning. When it all happens, it happens so fast. One minute we’re resting on the side of the track , laughing and boosting who would hit this 75’tabletop, and the next you watch as your buddy bears down, snatches 3rd gear and unfortunately lands on top of another slow rider. It slammed him into the clay and as we watched him tumble and slide to a stop, that was the last he would ride. This was in 2007. I lost a great friend that day and so did a lot of others. Please pay attention out there. It wasn’t nobody’s fault but shit does go wrong and the smallest mistakes can cost you your life. Much love/respect KB
@@MoJoh20 yessir they will. I hope it brings awareness to how things can happen so fast. Thank you as well for your reply. Super cool to get a response back. Take care! Happy early 4th I’ll be safe and I know you will too brother
I had a friend hit a kiddy track at Gordons on banshee one night years ago. His family pulled the plug 2 weeks later. Everytime I take someone new to the dunes I tell them you have to respect that place. Sorry for your loss man.
Thanks for telling us yall's story, much Love goes out to yall for looking out and having awareness for all of us, I have been the same eager person to get out and have the time of life and had my share of accidents, I hope your friend rests in peace and he lives through yall's memories for years to come don't remember the bad but all the good times! Much Love...
What a bummer. About 10 years ago one of my best friends lost there arm in a buggy accident. Literally had been there 5 mins and they rolled and her arm flew out and caught the ground and the bar right as it rolled. It was crazy. Sorry for your loss
That’s terrible. That’s why I always tell people crawl walk run. You have to respect the danger there and if you do, it’ll be the funnest place you’ve probably ever been to. Thanks for the comment.
So sorry for your loss of a good friend. I was almost that friend, the story of your friend is exactly like mine. Pulled in late, went on first ride(at night approximately 10:30, flew off 30ft razorback, life flight out next sunup to University Medical center in Vegas(was in Dumont Dunes), 5 broken ribs, punctured lung, broken clavicle and brain shier injury. 2mo in ICU, 1mo in physical therapy. Lucky to be alive… Ruined every one’s holiday, put serious stress and worry on my wife , friends and family. I can deeply understand what you’ve felt and are feeling but your outcome was much worse. Again So so sorry for your loss 😢 Prayers 🙏
I’m glad it worked out for you. Would you be willing to share your experience on my TH-cam channel? I would love for you to share your experiences and let people know what can happen.
@@MoJoh20 byw… I don’t know why this has got my wife’s email or whatever…, my name is Kirk and I’ve been riding in the desert since the 70’s and this was the one and only time I had this bad of an accident….
Grew up in the 1980s and 90's about 3 hours from Glamis went there many times. We rode 500CC dirt bikes I had a KX500 some had CR 500's. We had put lights on ours. Had to dial it back at night we all crashed more than once busted my fingers all bent up had to ride back with one hand. Kind of lost track with the guys I rode with finely gave up the bike in 2000. Have to know when to dial it back at night just take it slow cruse around. It's a young guys hobby riding bikes if I were to do it again buy a side by side or sand rail.
I was guiding 2 kids new to the desert. They started crossing trails and not looking for traffic. I let one lead. When I finally got them to stop, I chewed them a new one. That was yesterday. Hopefully everyone can learn to be safe. But the guys out there don't have someone to tell them.
Hopefully, they watched this video and other videos like it to learn, proper etiquette in the sand. It’s a very dangerous place that can be one of the funniest places if you follow the rules.
@@MoJoh20the best way to honor your friend is to share his story. I was in an accident, officer thought I was dead and I probably was. I have PTSD but I don't want my kids to live in fear. I don't talk about my accident and most of it is a mystery anyways. Thanks for sharing this story.
I've had two friends end up in Brawley hospital from hard crashes in Glamis. One broke his helmet just like your friend on his dirt bike. The other was on a quad and hit a razorback at night. A few hours after he arrived as well. Both were in for over a week. I'm not a fan of night riding unless it's along the sand highway going out to the hill or something, although I still get talked into it sometimes.
Dirtbiked and raced desert for most of my life .64 yrs young now.always heard of the tragedies out there mostly every holiday .I told myself no thanks don’t need to go there and I never wanted to either.too many issues with you know what out there .stay safe and use you’re head .✌️✌️✌️✌️
I’ve been snowmobiling, driving race cars and motorcycling on the street and the trail for most of my life. I’ve been lucky that I’ve never gotten more than a few bruises. I’ve had a few close calls and now I only ride at 80% of my potential speed. I always leave something in reserve in case the unexpected happens and I need to make a move. But, it’s not a perfect plan and in Powersports, we all take a chance every time we go out.
Sorry about your friend. Based upon other videos I have seen, this happens during the daytime too at Glamis. I can see how dunes look like other dunes and misjudge where you at and inevitably make a huge mistake if you are flying... RIP Jeff Anthony.
A guy I know did the same thing. Went over a razor back, face first into the bars of his quad. He died in the arms of another one of the guys that was with him.
Tough story to hear…. We spent so much good time in glamis and had a friend pass away out there as well. Not a crash had a heartache and died in the life flight out of the dunes.
So sorry to hear that. Seems like so many people have very similar stories about Glamis or someone they know or heard of dying or getting injured. I still love the place and can’t wait to get back there in November 23, but I’ve learned to respect it much more now. Thanks for your comment.
Thanks, man. Tore me up but sure glad you put it out there. I was an excitable, invincible, Super (stupid) Man type out there and came real close a couple times. Hell. my dad pretzeled a frame off a razorback into a little hole once. He was ok but cursed that momentary lapse of reason. Even seeing stuff go down wouldn't slow me down. You know, "can't happen here".. I'm not going to tell our horrible stories 'bout lost souls tho. I'm old now and turned it down a couple notches but I think it's important to remind maybe the young how it works. Anyway, I feel your pain Thanks for sharing. It is a good thing ya done here
Thanks for the comment. If you look through my videos, you see, I lost the tip of my finger out there too. You got to be on your toes all the time out there.
Let me just say I'm so sorry for your loss I'm sure he'll be missed by many you couldn't have said it any better to get the word out people have to pay attention out there I've been doing it for 40 years and I've seen a lot of people lose their lives just got to pay attention and respect the dunes
Sorry for u and your friend my brother. Had something about the same as u as well lost my best friend. So true b there this halloween2023 cant wait but safety safety. Yes sir. Much love from oregon. Take care all !
BTW, I recommend a SPOT or Garmin with rescue beacon. Instead of spending all that money on vehicle modifications, that is the first thing you need to get.
AGREED! Sad story, and sorry for the loss. I carry an ACR beacon with me whenever I'm doing anything dangerous, and especially where there is no cell service.
Yeah, that was a tough trip. It’s like I say people get there and they’re too anxious to go play instead of taking their time and learning the dunes. They’re different every time I go there so you have to pace yourself. Crawl walk run as I say.
I quit going to Glamis in 2008. Too many goofballs and dregs. You get these idiots with high HP rigs that only take them out a few times a year. Add alcohol and drugs and this is the outcome. Thanksgiving, New Years and Halloween are the worst weekends to go. On my last trip out there, a group of tweaker thieves went through the camps and stole hundreds of Scotts Dampers off motorcycles while families slept. Of the dozens of times going to Glamis, I'm done with it.
Yeah we lost a buddy out there do to a s car roll over at night, I'm not saying that my son and I haven't been night riding with a full moon but after a few n rides we figure that the lights would be on after the Sand drags and on Sand HWY back to the washes and put the quads in the trailer we rode old lT500s camp fire and a hole bunch of beers. Our buddy has a plack bolted to the concrete train wall at wash 15, Kenney Bishop was a good guy and I know what it's like to lose a buddy.
That’s crazy. I tend to stay away from the big crowds as you can tell by my videos. I know most people want to see all the crazy but I just can’t do it. Prefer peace, quiet and smooth dunes. Thanks for the comment.
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I work the Imperial Sand dunes, I’ve called Rescue countless times to help crashed victims. I’m sorry for your loss! As a heads up to you and anyone else who enjoys the sand dunes. REACH air rescue is offering 3 or 4 year service for 300 dollars. It’ll cover all life flights for you and anyone living within the household. Be safe and Ride safe!
I have that. Thank you
Rip Jeff Anthony. The many great people weve lost in mother G will NEVER be forgotten. I say a prayer every ride, for those around me, and for the many that have fallen in one of the most beautiful places I've ever had the chance to experience in this life.
Ride safe, and enjoy the incredible playground god has given us. Just remember its potential danger, be aware of them, and ride smart.
Brother, I'm truely sorry for your loss. I know exactly how it feels, unfortunately.
They live through us now, cresting every dune... Hanging g's through the big bowls.... sitting on top of the peaks, when the engine is off, and its just the sound of the wind, mother nature, and your thoughts. They are there with you. I feel the energy of those lost around me all the time.
I’m sorry for your loss, life is to live and I’m sure you’re buddy didn’t think anything would go wrong, but it can and sometimes does; you telling this story honors your friend and helps the rest of us to understand that we’re responsible for our decisions, safety gear and behaviors!
God Bless!
Thank you 🙏🏻
Wow how tragic. I'm sorry for your loss. That happened to my wife in Oregon in the Hauser area. She was cruising along on her 3 wheeler and it was noon so no shadows and went off a 20 or 30 foot dropoff and hit face first. When I found her she wasn't conscious and her eyes were open with sand covering them I yelled her name a couple times and she came to gasping for air and had amnesia and all bruised up we rode her bent up wheeler back to camp it took about half an hour and took her to the ER where she stayed till the next morning. She made it ok but we learned a good lesson about riding at noon with no shadows and it carried over to the night as well Be careful if you don't know what's on the other side. I can still remember like it just happened yesterday seeing her lifeless body laying there with her eyes open and sand covering them. I prayed she would be ok and the Lord brought her back. I'm always thankful when we ride that we all come back in one piece.
Well, I’m glad your story turned out good. Yes, it has been a long time and it still feels like it just happens to me when I go there. I stopped going there for several years then I went back and lost the end of one of my fingers and another accident there. I did a video on that one as well that you may have seen. Since then, I’ve been back several times and can’t wait to go back again. Some thing about that place draws me back.
@@MoJoh20 my wife and I have since divorced after being married 30 years. I miss her sometimes and really miss riding the dunes. I now live in Nampa, Idaho and have re married. But I always think ok the old days of going to the dunes every other weekend and all holidays. Take care and I'll look for your other vids and join your channel.
These stories must be told - Thank you! - It took me 3 years to learn my home dune system... And even now, I think about everything thats at stake each time I rip. How busy are the dunes, How has the topography changed since last season, Where not to go at night, Am i riding solo; who knows when to expect me back.... Its all such an incredible blast until you see someone busted up because of a tiny bit to much throttle or a tiny little bit to little caution for a few seconds.... Thanks again for telling your friends story.
This is so sad. But such a vital lesson in this world we love so much. Thanks for sharing this story with us.
Been going to Glamis my whole life it’s my favorite place in the world but it is dangerous especially at night! We dumped my best friends ashes at Sunset hill in November 2022, no place he would rather of been! RIP to your buddy so sorry for your loss that’s tough!
Breaks my heart, having gone to Glamis for almost 40 years, I've busted myself up real bad. I really learned a deep understanding of how careful you have to be. We all must learn from these tragedies. Know what darkness causes, know what high noon does to your visibility. Always know what's next.
God bless him and all of you and please take the time to know what's on the other side.
Very well told story from the heart. Words like this will help healing. It'll never go away, but it will get better. Thank you for sharing and keeping your friends memory going for us, duners.
Lost a good friend a few years back to a similar situation. Really opens your eyes and changes you. So sorry for your loss man. Thoughts and prayers, God bless
I HAVE SEEN THIS SAME THING IN THE PAST 40 YEARS IN GOING TO THE DESERT. HORRIBLE TO SEE BUT UR BROTHER DIED IN THE PLACE HE LOVED WITH THE PEOPLE HE LOVED. NOT MORE TO DO IF THE BRAIN STEM IS SEVERED. IT’S LIKE A JUMPER CABLE OFF THE BATTERY. LIVE FOR THE DAY AND HAVE FUN IN THE TIME WE ALL HAVE.
HE WILL REST IN PEACE….ALL OF YOU NEED TO MOVE ON FROM YOUR BROTHER. YOU WILL SEE HIM AGAIN SOMEDAY….
Well said thanks
So sorry for your loss! Instead of going to highschool graduation I went with a few friends and drove from New Jersey to Glamis in 2008 and was the best trip of my life so far! I can't wait to go again!
This video will save someone’s life … definitely opened up mine , hope your doing well brotha 🙏
Had my buddy crash at the coral pink dunes in Utah. We just got there and unloaded some things. I had to jet my quad still. He took off for a quick ride to see how things were looking. Some guy came flying into our camp and asked if we had a guy on a CR500. I followed him and found my buddy down. Same situation. He came over a dune and had a big drop off. He survived but broke some ribs and all bruised up. Scary times. Stay safe out there.
I am so very sorry this happened. My husband and I ride our dunes here in Oregon. My husband loves his quad. I take out the SxS. I sent this video to my husband and our son. My husband wants to ride in Glamis. It intimidates me. If we do make it there, I will remember your experience. Thank you for sharing this with viewers. Again, I am so very sorry for the loss of your buddy. Blessings from south of Portland, Oregon.
Thanks so much for your comment. Glamis is a wonderful place if you respect it.
Don’t let it intimidate you. There are areas by the Glamis store that are very small and the further to the center of Glamis you go the bigger the dunes get. There’s something for everyone there.
@@MoJoh20 , thank you for that. Best to you.
Sorry to hear this. 😢
Growing up in the 80’s , we would go to Glamis every thanksgiving. Oldsmobile hill in the day and competition hill at night with huge bomb fires.
This was before they would charge you to camp. You would just find a spot , and camp, no charge. Now it’s very regulated, I think mostly because of how many people would die every major holiday. Thanksgiving, new years , Presidents’ Day , etc. it’s an amazing fun place but very dangerous. I haven’t been to Glamis in 20 years. All my motorcycles and my toy hauler is gone.
I do have one 1979 IT 250 left though that I ride up in the high dessert sometimes.
Anyhow , every one be careful and RIP Jeff. 😢
My parents have been going out to Glamis since they were very young. One night they arrived on thanksgiving as well. Some dude on a banshee came flying passed their camp. Then we are going to ho for a ride and next couple of dunes over that due with the banshee. His buddies are pumping on his chest. And comes to find out that he did indeed pass away….. Glamis is indeed a beautiful place but you have to be smart about it because it will fight back. I’m very sorry for your loss.
Thank you so much
Thanks brother for that good advice, we always desperate to get there and ride and this video will help understand slot of us that at Glamis safety is first. My condolences to his family and all his good friends
Thanks very much
RIP Jeff. I know this was hard to do. Thanks for sharing. I never ride at night. Play safe. “Crawl, walk, run”. “Use your head”. Great lesson.
I feel for you. Many years ago my great friend Danny lost his life to ALS. He was the same age as me. After my dad passed away in 2009, I did what my dad told me to do. Build your dream vehicle. I had a custom street legal sand rail built just for me. And it had a Bernie Bergman engine in it. A 2500 CC motor in it with a heavy duty 3 speed tranny. The tube frame was paint bright yellow, that was Danny's favorite color. After I got it I drove it in our local sand dunes here in Jax, FL. I had the owners permission. Plus I had my daughter model it for me. I used to take it to local car shows on a trailer. But my daughter would drive the truck and trailer in and I would drive the rail in. I always win the street legal class, because I drove mine into the show. But 9 years ago I had to sell my dream machine, because I had my left leg removed below the knee. I had it for sale for the longest time. Then out of the blue a man showed up at my job site and asked if he could see it the next day I had off and I said that's tomorrow. He came over to my house and was blown away. The whole front end was chrome, the floor was polished diamond plate and so was the roof and the center dash colume. I told him a high price and he offered me 25,000.00 dollars. I only lost 5,000 dollars. And I also told him about Danny. I received a phone call four years later on Danny's birthday, he he wrecked the rail early that morning. He had gone up a hill and did not know that there was a deep drop off. He was riding the rail in dirt. Just like your great friend. Your story reminded me of my story. Now I'm saving to buy a Argo Frontier with Adair Tracks. And a outboard motor. That way I can go trail riding or fishing. The Argo floats. Thank you for sharing your story. God Bless you and your family
Sorry for your lost, my cousin flew off a razor back in pismo beach. They were packing up to leave and he wanted one last ride before they left, nobody knew it would be his last ride ever.
Not sure how I ended up on this video but I’m so sorry for your loss . I lost my twin brother in Glamis in 2007 . Very fun place but incredibly dangerous. I remember my brother I had a brand new bike and helmet as well and for whatever reason decided to switch helmets to his old helmet . I have his new one to this day . I’m 32 now but the pain never goes away . I’m so sorry for your friend .
Well, then you know exactly how I feel. Thanks for your comment and sorry for your loss also. I hope people that watch this will understand iMessage and think before they leap.
I'm deeply sorry for your loss... My brother also had to be life flighted to San Diego after a VERY bad crash at Glamis... I'm fortunate however to still have him in my life.. I'm actually heading out to Ogilby this weekend and thank you for your story! We ALL need to be aware of how quickly things can escalate. Wishing you health and happiness.
I am so sorry. Heart wrenching. Thank you for having the courage to post this. It is a wake-up call for all of us. God Bless
40 plus years ago, my friend invited me to go to Glamis on thanksgiving day weekend and I told him I’d pass cause there were to many drunks out there. He was killed by a drunk driver, on his way there. I still haven’t gotten over it to this day. He was my best friend, someone I had know for over half of my young life. I miss sharing my adult life and experiences with him. He was a great friend.
That’s terrible I feel for you. Thanks for sharing.
@@MoJoh20 Same too you buddy.💪
My condolences. I know exactly what you’re talking about. I had a friend who dive bombed of a dune and had to be airlifted out. Fortunately he survived. I’ve been duning for 46 years and I’ll tell you I never talk the dunes for granted. Unfortunately, too many do and are a danger to themselves and others.
I'm from Indiana and have been in AZ for about 20 years, I've been out to Glamis about half a dozen times and have been on dirtbikes, quads, Side by Sides and sand cars. I was so excited to go given I grew up watching videos like crusty demons and it was a big shock getting there and seeing how dangerous it actually was. If I'm following someone who knows what they're doing I can go pretty fast, but I still don't know how to read the dunes myself, and night riding is so sketchy. I'm even afraid of just breaking down. I had a friend break his rzr in a bowl and couldn't get it out so had to leave it out overnight and someone ran into his car and totaled it! Sorry to hear about your friend, be careful out there
Thanks for sharing, very touching story. RIP JEFF 🙏🏽
Man. I’m so sorry for your loss, man. I’m a pretty safe rider, but this type of stuff certainly serves as a huge reminder of why that is so important.
Thank you for posting this and so sorry for your loss. While I’m not a frequenter of Glamis, we do all tow our rigs down from OR to Johnson Valley for Hammers every year and things seem to get pretty rowdy out there. Just a good reminder to be respectful of the long travel times, perpetual “go now” of the crowd, and the technical conditions at places like Hammers and Glamis.
Sorry for your loss man. Appreciate you telling us your story.
I am sorry for losing your friend sir. I just lost my dad 08/11/22 about 5 months before i had a huge trip planned to take him out to Glamis. He taught me to ride dirt bikes and he had to sell his bike back in 2018 or so due to needing money for bills which is more important at the time. I ended up running out of time to be able to have 1 last ride with my dad or heck even have a new yearly trip for us to enjoy for many years. Be safe y'all.
Thanks. So sorry to hear that. I hope you can get back to Glamis and remember the good times, that’s what we do. I can’t wait to get back there later this year. Again, sorry for your loss and thanks for the comment.
@@MoJoh20 thank you sir. i am hoping to head out there again in October like the first or second weekend for my vacation.
Sorry to hear about your buddy man....I dream of going to glamis...and well soon.. moving to Phoenix soon....this is touching im glad you shared this so people know to respect the dunes...ill keep this in mind when i do make that trip...have fun...but be safe and respectful 🙏
It's miserable when the wind blows like that, we turn around and go home, sorry about your friend😪
Thank you for this video. So sorry for your loss. It is so important to be safe, we've heard about and have seen so many bad situations and accidents. We were watching this video and recognized that at minute 13:46 is us riding through the dunes. I remember seeing your drone flying over head and never thought we'd see this on line. Thank you for sharing this and it's so so important to be safe and always ride with experienced safe Glamis riders. Thank you! Kodiak Powersports & Marine. @kodiakpowersportsmarine
Thank you very much. I’m glad you found that. Your timing was so perfect. When we were out shooting for this video that your group came through and was perfectly spaced and respecting each other, not driving like idiots.
So sorry for your loss.....as hard as it was to share this thank you very much....
So sorry for your loss my brother. This is a familiar story as it's happened hundreds if not thousands of times. That place is no joke and loaded with natural dangers and human dangers. Anyone still riding a bike or quad, especially on holiday weekends, you're completely nuts. SXS have upped the danger level for the bike and quad guys to the point it's just a bad idea all together.
Sorry for your loss bro. I spent 25 years of my life hitting those dunes out at Glamis. They are the most beautiful, humbling, place to ride I have ever experienced. I have had my share of close calls and made some very bad decisions during that time. I am one of the lucky ones. It is sad to hear storied like this because I know how quick something like this can happen. I know that excitement we fell as we approach the campsites in the distance. All the lights after a long work day. I feel it now just thinking about it. It is a feeling only those that know would know. I feel for you brother. Mrs. "G" deserves her respect 24hrs a day. She will give you the best days of your life and she can give you your worst. Hopefully he was at peace doing what he loved to do. PEACE.
Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend - thanks for sharing this story - hopefully it will get everyone to think and remember the best piece of safety equipment is you brain. RIP Jeff
I feel for your loss 😔😔😔. I also have lost friends at Glamis. I live in Yuma Az. About 40 miles away. Just keep your head up. Your friend wouldn't want you crying for him. He would want you to remember the good times. I know that's the reason why you cry, but just be strong. GOD BLESS YOU AND EVERYONE YOU RIDE WITH.
That is a bummer. I love that place and I understand that I have to go now feeling when you get there. RIP
Thank you for sharing. Very sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your great loss. I never ride at night, I see people just take off into the wind. Your family of friends seem amazing to stay with him. That's what counts. 😇🏁 RIP
Really puts things into perspective. Sorry for your loss , thank you for sharing
Sorry for your loss friend. I also have experienced the loss of a friend at an outing to a MX track where we were super stoked to ride our quads. It had been a couple months in the planning. When it all happens, it happens so fast. One minute we’re resting on the side of the track , laughing and boosting who would hit this 75’tabletop, and the next you watch as your buddy bears down, snatches 3rd gear and unfortunately lands on top of another slow rider. It slammed him into the clay and as we watched him tumble and slide to a stop, that was the last he would ride. This was in 2007. I lost a great friend that day and so did a lot of others.
Please pay attention out there. It wasn’t nobody’s fault but shit does go wrong and the smallest mistakes can cost you your life.
Much love/respect
KB
So sorry to hear that. Thanks for your comment. Hopefully a lot of people will think a little differently after they watch this video.
@@MoJoh20 yessir they will. I hope it brings awareness to how things can happen so fast.
Thank you as well for your reply. Super cool to get a response back.
Take care! Happy early 4th
I’ll be safe and I know you will too brother
Sorry for your loss. Thank you for spreading awareness
I had a friend hit a kiddy track at Gordons on banshee one night years ago. His family pulled the plug 2 weeks later. Everytime I take someone new to the dunes I tell them you have to respect that place. Sorry for your loss man.
God bless you for your courage to help future youngsters to slow down....God speed.
Thanks for telling us yall's story, much Love goes out to yall for looking out and having awareness for all of us, I have been the same eager person to get out and have the time of life and had my share of accidents, I hope your friend rests in peace and he lives through yall's memories for years to come don't remember the bad but all the good times! Much Love...
What a bummer. About 10 years ago one of my best friends lost there arm in a buggy accident. Literally had been there 5 mins and they rolled and her arm flew out and caught the ground and the bar right as it rolled. It was crazy. Sorry for your loss
That’s terrible. That’s why I always tell people crawl walk run. You have to respect the danger there and if you do, it’ll be the funnest place you’ve probably ever been to. Thanks for the comment.
So sorry for your loss of a good friend. I was almost that friend, the story of your friend is exactly like mine. Pulled in late, went on first ride(at night approximately 10:30, flew off 30ft razorback, life flight out next sunup to University Medical center in Vegas(was in Dumont Dunes), 5 broken ribs, punctured lung, broken clavicle and brain shier injury. 2mo in ICU, 1mo in physical therapy. Lucky to be alive…
Ruined every one’s holiday, put serious stress and worry on my wife , friends and family. I can deeply understand what you’ve felt and are feeling but your outcome was much worse. Again So so sorry for your loss 😢
Prayers 🙏
I’m glad it worked out for you. Would you be willing to share your experience on my TH-cam channel? I would love for you to share your experiences and let people know what can happen.
@@MoJoh20 byw…
I don’t know why this has got my wife’s email or whatever…, my name is Kirk and I’ve been riding in the desert since the 70’s and this was the one and only time I had this bad of an accident….
Thanks for sharing!
So sorry for your loss, my condolences to his family and friends.
Grew up in the 1980s and 90's about 3 hours from Glamis went there many times. We rode 500CC dirt bikes I had a KX500 some had CR 500's. We had put lights on ours. Had to dial it back at night we all crashed more than once busted my fingers all bent up had to ride back with one hand. Kind of lost track with the guys I rode with finely gave up the bike in 2000. Have to know when to dial it back at night just take it slow cruse around. It's a young guys hobby riding bikes if I were to do it again buy a side by side or sand rail.
So sorry of your loss May He Ride in Peace
So sorry for your loss. RIP Jeff
Sorry for your loss Brother
Be safe out there.
So sorry to hear about your good friend he sound like he enjoyed life to the fullest
I was guiding 2 kids new to the desert. They started crossing trails and not looking for traffic. I let one lead. When I finally got them to stop, I chewed them a new one. That was yesterday. Hopefully everyone can learn to be safe. But the guys out there don't have someone to tell them.
Hopefully, they watched this video and other videos like it to learn, proper etiquette in the sand. It’s a very dangerous place that can be one of the funniest places if you follow the rules.
@@MoJoh20the best way to honor your friend is to share his story. I was in an accident, officer thought I was dead and I probably was. I have PTSD but I don't want my kids to live in fear. I don't talk about my accident and most of it is a mystery anyways. Thanks for sharing this story.
thank for sharing sorry for your loss
I've had two friends end up in Brawley hospital from hard crashes in Glamis. One broke his helmet just like your friend on his dirt bike. The other was on a quad and hit a razorback at night. A few hours after he arrived as well. Both were in for over a week. I'm not a fan of night riding unless it's along the sand highway going out to the hill or something, although I still get talked into it sometimes.
Dirtbiked and raced desert for most of my life .64 yrs young now.always heard of the tragedies out there mostly every holiday .I told myself no thanks don’t need to go there and I never wanted to either.too many issues with you know what out there .stay safe and use you’re head .✌️✌️✌️✌️
@@johnmccool7551 I gave up going there on the holidays years ago. Only off weekends for me from now on.
@@SoCalDuner g
Smart man .just like going to the river .no holidays for me thank you ,👍👍👍👍
Sorry for your loss, I know it's hard talking about it yet continuing riding after that type of drama
I will think - Mission accomplished - I am changed by his loss - yours too - You are brave - He had YOU as his friend
I’ve been snowmobiling, driving race cars and motorcycling on the street and the trail for most of my life. I’ve been lucky that I’ve never gotten more than a few bruises. I’ve had a few close calls and now I only ride at 80% of my potential speed. I always leave something in reserve in case the unexpected happens and I need to make a move. But, it’s not a perfect plan and in Powersports, we all take a chance every time we go out.
Sorry about your friend. Based upon other videos I have seen, this happens during the daytime too at Glamis. I can see how dunes look like other dunes and misjudge where you at and inevitably make a huge mistake if you are flying... RIP Jeff Anthony.
Good advice for anyone thinking of riding at night. RIP.
So very sorry for your loss.. he lives on in memories
R.I.P. I'm sorry for your loss
god Bless you and the family of your friend. thanks for sharing, people need to see this.
A guy I know did the same thing. Went over a razor back, face first into the bars of his quad. He died in the arms of another one of the guys that was with him.
That sucks!
Tough story to hear…. We spent so much good time in glamis and had a friend pass away out there as well. Not a crash had a heartache and died in the life flight out of the dunes.
So sorry to hear that. Seems like so many people have very similar stories about Glamis or someone they know or heard of dying or getting injured. I still love the place and can’t wait to get back there in November 23, but I’ve learned to respect it much more now. Thanks for your comment.
Thanks, man. Tore me up but sure glad you put it out there.
I was an excitable, invincible, Super (stupid) Man type out there and came real close a couple times. Hell. my dad pretzeled a frame off a razorback into a little hole once. He was ok but cursed that momentary lapse of reason. Even seeing stuff go down wouldn't slow me down. You know, "can't happen here"..
I'm not going to tell our horrible stories 'bout lost souls tho.
I'm old now and turned it down a couple notches but I think it's important to remind maybe the young how it works.
Anyway, I feel your pain
Thanks for sharing. It is a good thing ya done here
Thanks for the comment. If you look through my videos, you see, I lost the tip of my finger out there too. You got to be on your toes all the time out there.
Good friends are hard to find. Even harder to forget.
It’s like what my dad told me when I was young when snowmobiling always go slow and make your track then go faster when you know it’s ok.
Very Sad 😢. ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻John 3:16. Sorry for ur Loss.
Pismo beach is the same way ...
Sorry for the loss ...
Gotta be careful out there.....
Let me just say I'm so sorry for your loss I'm sure he'll be missed by many you couldn't have said it any better to get the word out people have to pay attention out there I've been doing it for 40 years and I've seen a lot of people lose their lives just got to pay attention and respect the dunes
Sorry for u and your friend my brother. Had something about the same as u as well lost my best friend. So true b there this halloween2023 cant wait but safety safety. Yes sir. Much love from oregon. Take care all !
So sorry for your loss brother ❤️
BTW, I recommend a SPOT or Garmin with rescue beacon. Instead of spending all that money on vehicle modifications, that is the first thing you need to get.
AGREED! Sad story, and sorry for the loss. I carry an ACR beacon with me whenever I'm doing anything dangerous, and especially where there is no cell service.
So sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss bro 😢
sorry to hear about your friend
I have been there many times,i cant imaging what was going through his head to go that fast at night.
Yeah, that was a tough trip. It’s like I say people get there and they’re too anxious to go play instead of taking their time and learning the dunes. They’re different every time I go there so you have to pace yourself. Crawl walk run as I say.
Seen some big yard sales in the dunes,
Sorry for the loss of your friend.
I quit going to Glamis in 2008. Too many goofballs and dregs. You get these idiots with high HP rigs that only take them out a few times a year. Add alcohol and drugs and this is the outcome. Thanksgiving, New Years and Halloween are the worst weekends to go. On my last trip out there, a group of tweaker thieves went through the camps and stole hundreds of Scotts Dampers off motorcycles while families slept. Of the dozens of times going to Glamis, I'm done with it.
Yeah we lost a buddy out there do to a s car roll over at night, I'm not saying that my son and I haven't been night riding with a full moon but after a few n rides we figure that the lights would be on after the Sand drags and on Sand HWY back to the washes and put the quads in the trailer we rode old lT500s camp fire and a hole bunch of beers. Our buddy has a plack bolted to the concrete train wall at wash 15, Kenney Bishop was a good guy and I know what it's like to lose a buddy.
Thanks
I’m literally in tears
It’s very sad but very true
R.I.P..........
Sorry friend.
God bless always ☮️🏁
That was hard 2 watch 😢!
We duners ride together ,we will be doing a group ride for Jeff..your a inspiration to all..Jeff is in our hearts.
Thanks man that means a lot.
Man this is tough to watch.
First time I went to Glamis is the last time I went to Glamis.
I get it. I may only go 1 more time and stay away for awhile my self. I go on the off weekends now so it’s not a shit show!!!
I stopped going after my friend got a shotgun put to his chest at Comp for "looking hard". 2002 ish
That’s crazy. I tend to stay away from the big crowds as you can tell by my videos. I know most people want to see all the crazy but I just can’t do it. Prefer peace, quiet and smooth dunes. Thanks for the comment.
So sorry man
Sad story but you didn't need to drive 550 miles to Glamis just to tell the story.
Yes I did. How else would I get the footage that I used. I needed to go back there.