Really enjoying your videos Salty. This last one looked amazing when pushed onto the TV. Great music vibe to go with it too. 👍👍. Best wishes from Ireland.
It was my first 4K high-bit rate video (thanks to my new computer) I sure liked it on my TV too! Lots of new projects on the go. busy, busy. Thanks for watching!
These videos are becoming a highlight of my week. As someone who loves to ride and enjoy the open road this is brilliant. I'd love to see a video about what you do in camp. So setting up your sleeping setup, your cooking setup, videos like "Top 5 must bring essentials for Bikepacking" something like that would really help your channel grow as personally I often find channels like this through videos of setups and such(I found yours through you setting up your bags on your bike for example). Would love to see this channel get big as it really deserves it.
Thanks greatly for the suggestions. I did learn a lot of things filming this trip. Mainly on the footage I missed out on, or neglected to capture. One does't learn those lessons until in the editing room. It was my first big trip to film. I have a lot more how-to videos planned for this summer, along with a few more small trips, and another big one in the fall to release another series over the winter. ~ keep the suggestions coming!
I stumbled upon your videos while looking for bike packing trails in BC. I must say I love them. The scenic views and the towns, I really love them. AM from Kenya and would one day like to come to BC Canada and thanks for introducing me to the province already.
Wonderful song choice. It went well with the beautiful scenery. I’m sad this series will be coming to an end, but look forward to whatever adventure you’ll be going on next.
At first I opted for music without lyrics, but I'm finding it works much better for the trip videos. Harder to narrow down my music selection, but well worth the effort. - thanks for watching & commenting.
Really enjoy your channel. My three young daughters and me rode the KVR last summer, from Kelowna to Penticton where mom picked us up. We’ll have to explore the rest in instalments. Safe travels, Salty.
Very cool! That would have been such an awesome trip for them. Best ride for kids. Lots to look at, trestles, tunnels, the old coking ovens, Chute Lake lodge. AND it's all downhill going that way (assuming you got a ride to the trailhead) - Go on ya for taking them on such an adventure. There's so much more to ride. - have fun / be safe.
The Ashnola is a pretty place to explore, technically its not a through road, Provincial Park on the East of it, and access to high elevations to the West… there is one way to 4x4 west to hwy 3 at Copper Canyon.
Beautifully shot, and great music choice. That horseshoe bend in the river is so cool! So many beautiful river spots, you could almost do a kayaking specific channel with all those wonderful waterways. Salty PakRafting 🤔 Like Iohan’s channel
Iohan is a beast, he's tough as nails. The trails he tackles is truly amazing. I can only dream of having that grit and fortitude ~ but then, I'm old and injured, so I roll at my own party pace. That river is awesome to float down, in general it's very safe from Princeton all the way to the take out at Chopaka Bridge (85+ km) but because of very high water every spring, braided channels change, so you always has to be on the lookout for old log jams. I've gone down many different sections in my fly fishing pontoon boat when I lived in the area. And the Ashnola is apparently quite fun at high-water. ~ I'm not a kayaker though / bad shoulders.
You've done it again Salty, great vid and cool tunes. Would love you to do a vid on your bike's set up sometime as you've obviously put alot of thought into it... thanks again for the good vibes!
Your content is inspirational and motivational, and the scenery just stunning. I think my favorite moments are when you ride through small towns. Such an interesting vibe about those places. Reminds me of road trips with the family through Montana, Idaho and Wyoming back in the 1990s. The old days? HA
Glad to have you tag along. It’s funny watching my own vids regarding this. Many of these areas in this trip, I have either live in, or close by and fished, 4x4, or cycled. Yet, now since I started shooting videos, they take on a completely different vibe, than what I remember them as... it brings them to life in a way I could have only experienced from a bike.
Enjoying getting to join along on this journey virtually! Love the Ashnola River. Did the Nickel Plate road loop up to Apex a few years back - it looks like some mountain bikers connect back down to Hedley (no idea how you get down that slope by Mascot Mine)
Yes, there is mountain bike trail that runs the from the back of Nickel Plate. There's lots of cool places, trails, 4x4 roads and old mines to see in that area from Princeton to Osoyoos.
Thanks! I see you've binge watching the trip series, and you're just in time for the final day's episode getting release in the next 24hrs. I just have a map to paint at the time of this comment.
i love the music and the whole vibe of these alot. I too am going on a little bikepacking trip in summer. Do you have any advice on what might happen that you normally wouldn't think could happen? Or any advice in general would be nice. Subbed.
Thanks :). I enjoy the challenges of finding the right music for each video, well worth the extra effort. The greatest bits of advice I can offer.. know your bike, and how to repair common issues (tires, spokes, chains, brakes, derailleurs) and leave on a trip all tuned up with fresh brakes. (bring one set of used pads with you) One can't be prepare for every possible issue, because you can only carry so much on a trip. All of these items I have used at some point: - various types of tire repair (including curved needle, dental floss & gorilla glue to repair sidewall slashes) - extra spokes, & nipples (know basic wheel trueing skills) - small length of chain in case you bend some out of whack. - spare derailleur hanger specific for your bike. (I've snapped a few off) - know how to turn your bike into a single speed, if you totally blow up a derailleur. - zap straps, can be used to fix racks, or broken straps. - one set of extra brake pads, I've cooked a set of new ones off during a 1000 km ride at the worst time. (excluding bikepacking races) Other advice and the most common issue I see on the trail... overextended expectations in milage or time. - plan for only 50% of your usually daily max. - managing non-riding chores always takes longer than you think. - Try to have a planned lunch spot that can be a camping spot. If you're running ahead or behind, you know that you only have to go about half your planed distance to camp. Bikepacking is not as bad if you're in an area that allows wild camping. - if you've planned correctly, you should have enough in your legs to double your milage on one day to get out of a jam, or to a town, etc. - and when planning routes, think about bailout points, or ways to design a route that you can cut out milage if you need to.... and maybe some detour plans. - having this under control will allow you to "enjoy" a trip, rather than feeling like your rushing to the next point, or camp. - Be flexible with that plan. If you just want to chill out and explore somewhere. Do it, and cut out something else. It's not about the miles, it's all about the smiles. oh... and a metal spork. LOL.
Hola Salty Beard! I really enjoyed watching your videos of beautiful BC. You have a good eye to catch up unique moments and situations. I have been in BC for 6 months now and I love it! We are lucky to have such an amazing play ground. I was wondering what kind of handlebar is that one? I also have a Kona I like it a lot but maybe for long rides might be better a different handlebar ? Gracias 😊
Hola! BIENVENIDA a BC mi amigo! You have lots of great areas to explore. My handlebars are Jones H-Bars. They have been cut down a bit, and I'm running Ergon grips. I have a fused wrist, so I need something that conforms to my ergonomic limitations. Another great multi position handlebar is Surley's Moloko bar. Check out this for a complete list of Alt Bars - bikepacking.com/index/comfort-mtb-handlebars/
Thanks for watching. This fall trip was originally planned to go into a lot of different areas, but due to the smoke and a few other factors it changed along the way. I have ridden the KRV countless times, and while it's an amazing ride, it gets a lot of attention, so I felt like taking a little different route to my destination. The KRV should be on everyone's "must do" list. Old Hedley Road, parallels the river for about 30km and joins the main highway about 6km west of Hedley, and it's a mother 25km to the town of Keremeos (services).
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I absolutely loved this series! Watched every minute of it.
one more to come.... sometime next week.
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures 🙌
Really enjoying your videos Salty. This last one looked amazing when pushed onto the TV. Great music vibe to go with it too. 👍👍. Best wishes from Ireland.
It was my first 4K high-bit rate video (thanks to my new computer) I sure liked it on my TV too! Lots of new projects on the go. busy, busy. Thanks for watching!
Another fantastic video! Thanks so much for filming your adventure. As a former BC boy it's a great trip to watch.
Thanks Sean... I’m running late on getting the last trip video out. Day job getting in the way - LOL
These videos are becoming a highlight of my week. As someone who loves to ride and enjoy the open road this is brilliant.
I'd love to see a video about what you do in camp. So setting up your sleeping setup, your cooking setup, videos like "Top 5 must bring essentials for Bikepacking" something like that would really help your channel grow as personally I often find channels like this through videos of setups and such(I found yours through you setting up your bags on your bike for example).
Would love to see this channel get big as it really deserves it.
Thanks greatly for the suggestions. I did learn a lot of things filming this trip. Mainly on the footage I missed out on, or neglected to capture. One does't learn those lessons until in the editing room. It was my first big trip to film. I have a lot more how-to videos planned for this summer, along with a few more small trips, and another big one in the fall to release another series over the winter. ~ keep the suggestions coming!
I stumbled upon your videos while looking for bike packing trails in BC. I must say I love them. The scenic views and the towns, I really love them. AM from Kenya and would one day like to come to BC Canada and thanks for introducing me to the province already.
Welcome aboard. Glad to have you along. :)
Great job Rob . Inspiring long bike packing trip , sceneries & camping made my life better. Stay safe and see you in a roundabout way . 🤙TY
thanks, glad you're getting inspired. I'be around --- in a round about way.
Didn't want it to end! Peace from Newfoundland 🇨🇦🤟
One more episode coming from this trip - then onto a bunch more content :))
Wonderful song choice. It went well with the beautiful scenery. I’m sad this series will be coming to an end, but look forward to whatever adventure you’ll be going on next.
Time to step up my game!!
I use to live in Hedley so I have explored many of the back roads in the area,great walk down memory lane
It’s a nice area to explore - I lived in Penticton for years.
Thanks for letting me tag along on this trip with you mate. It's been great. I head off next week for a 2 week trip, can't wait for it.
Cheers mate 👍
Excellent! Have fun, be safe!
Wonderful journey. Thanks for sharing, and I look forward to the next chapters in your life travels. ✌️🍺
Thanks for watching! Lots of adventures to come :)
Great video. Great see it real, life is not all downhills and tailwinds. Keep it coming, u inspire me to ride😎
Thanks for joining me for all the ups and downs
Really digging your music choices lately.
At first I opted for music without lyrics, but I'm finding it works much better for the trip videos. Harder to narrow down my music selection, but well worth the effort. - thanks for watching & commenting.
Really enjoy your channel. My three young daughters and me rode the KVR last summer, from Kelowna to Penticton where mom picked us up. We’ll have to explore the rest in instalments. Safe travels, Salty.
Very cool! That would have been such an awesome trip for them. Best ride for kids. Lots to look at, trestles, tunnels, the old coking ovens, Chute Lake lodge. AND it's all downhill going that way (assuming you got a ride to the trailhead) - Go on ya for taking them on such an adventure. There's so much more to ride. - have fun / be safe.
Other than the main highway you took me on roads I've never travelled. Thanks. Looks nice up the Ahsnola.
The Ashnola is a pretty place to explore, technically its not a through road, Provincial Park on the East of it, and access to high elevations to the West… there is one way to 4x4 west to hwy 3 at Copper Canyon.
Beautifully shot, and great music choice. That horseshoe bend in the river is so cool! So many beautiful river spots, you could almost do a kayaking specific channel with all those wonderful waterways.
Salty PakRafting 🤔 Like Iohan’s channel
Iohan is a beast, he's tough as nails. The trails he tackles is truly amazing. I can only dream of having that grit and fortitude ~ but then, I'm old and injured, so I roll at my own party pace.
That river is awesome to float down, in general it's very safe from Princeton all the way to the take out at Chopaka Bridge (85+ km) but because of very high water every spring, braided channels change, so you always has to be on the lookout for old log jams. I've gone down many different sections in my fly fishing pontoon boat when I lived in the area. And the Ashnola is apparently quite fun at high-water. ~ I'm not a kayaker though / bad shoulders.
Very cool video, great scenery. Love the show.
Thanks a bunch! Lots more bikepacking & cycling stuff to come. Big plans for this summer!
Great job Salty......
Thanks 😊
You've done it again Salty, great vid and cool tunes. Would love you to do a vid on your bike's set up sometime as you've obviously put alot of thought into it... thanks again for the good vibes!
it's on my "to do" list of videos.... soon... soon. :)
Well done sir. cool series of videos.
Glad you've enjoyed them. I've learned a lot editing this trip, mostly of how NOT to shoot. Laugh.
A little bit of rain to end the trip. A bad day of bikepacking is still better than a good day in the office!
oh yeah....
Well done!
Thanks :))
Your content is inspirational and motivational, and the scenery just stunning. I think my favorite moments are when you ride through small towns. Such an interesting vibe about those places. Reminds me of road trips with the family through Montana, Idaho and Wyoming back in the 1990s. The old days? HA
Glad to have you tag along. It’s funny watching my own vids regarding this. Many of these areas in this trip, I have either live in, or close by and fished, 4x4, or cycled. Yet, now since I started shooting videos, they take on a completely different vibe, than what I remember them as... it brings them to life in a way I could have only experienced from a bike.
You made my day !!
thanks :)
Enjoying getting to join along on this journey virtually! Love the Ashnola River. Did the Nickel Plate road loop up to Apex a few years back - it looks like some mountain bikers connect back down to Hedley (no idea how you get down that slope by Mascot Mine)
Yes, there is mountain bike trail that runs the from the back of Nickel Plate. There's lots of cool places, trails, 4x4 roads and old mines to see in that area from Princeton to Osoyoos.
Nice use of sound, music and pictures. It took me there. Great job!
Thank you very much! I'm glad I was able to transport you there ~ rain and all !
Very nice idol
Watching your video's
Saferide
Thanks and welcome aboard. I'm glad you're enjoying the videos.
Just when I thought the scenery count get any better, WOW! Some day I'm coming up to bike pack this region. P-
There are so many cool places I wish I could show people, but I can only do some much. Thanks for joining me on my adventures.
Beautiful scenery
It's really lovely. I wish I had time to show everyone what's up the Ashnola River... it's a wonder little gem. (and nice trout fishing too)
Awsome Spring is around the corner just another snowfall or two I hope.
Oh yeah !!!!
Another great video. 👍
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. :)
Amazing!
Thanks! I see you've binge watching the trip series, and you're just in time for the final day's episode getting release in the next 24hrs. I just have a map to paint at the time of this comment.
Video quality has gone up since you started posting content on this channel. I enjoy watching them.
Thanks, lots to learn in editing. A new computer did the heavy lifting in the last two episodes. This is the first one in 4K and a very high bit rate.
Rob, great videography, editing, and music. Staying warm in the rain is always challenging. Thanks for sharing. Cheers
Yes... dry & cold is one thing, but wet or sweaty is another.
Awesome trip, beautiful scenery and nicely filmed and edited.
Thanks Nathan 😊 glad you enjoyed it.
i love the music and the whole vibe of these alot. I too am going on a little bikepacking trip in summer. Do you have any advice on what might happen that you normally wouldn't think could happen? Or any advice in general would be nice. Subbed.
Thanks :). I enjoy the challenges of finding the right music for each video, well worth the extra effort.
The greatest bits of advice I can offer.. know your bike, and how to repair common issues (tires, spokes, chains, brakes, derailleurs) and leave on a trip all tuned up with fresh brakes. (bring one set of used pads with you)
One can't be prepare for every possible issue, because you can only carry so much on a trip.
All of these items I have used at some point:
- various types of tire repair (including curved needle, dental floss & gorilla glue to repair sidewall slashes)
- extra spokes, & nipples (know basic wheel trueing skills)
- small length of chain in case you bend some out of whack.
- spare derailleur hanger specific for your bike. (I've snapped a few off)
- know how to turn your bike into a single speed, if you totally blow up a derailleur.
- zap straps, can be used to fix racks, or broken straps.
- one set of extra brake pads, I've cooked a set of new ones off during a 1000 km ride at the worst time.
(excluding bikepacking races) Other advice and the most common issue I see on the trail... overextended expectations in milage or time.
- plan for only 50% of your usually daily max.
- managing non-riding chores always takes longer than you think.
- Try to have a planned lunch spot that can be a camping spot. If you're running ahead or behind, you know that you only have to go about half your planed distance to camp. Bikepacking is not as bad if you're in an area that allows wild camping.
- if you've planned correctly, you should have enough in your legs to double your milage on one day to get out of a jam, or to a town, etc.
- and when planning routes, think about bailout points, or ways to design a route that you can cut out milage if you need to.... and maybe some detour plans.
- having this under control will allow you to "enjoy" a trip, rather than feeling like your rushing to the next point, or camp.
- Be flexible with that plan. If you just want to chill out and explore somewhere. Do it, and cut out something else. It's not about the miles, it's all about the smiles.
oh... and a metal spork. LOL.
Hola Salty Beard! I really enjoyed watching your videos of beautiful BC. You have a good eye to catch up unique moments and situations.
I have been in BC for 6 months now and I love it! We are lucky to have such an amazing play ground.
I was wondering what kind of handlebar is that one? I also have a Kona I like it a lot but maybe for long rides might be better a different handlebar ?
Gracias 😊
Hola! BIENVENIDA a BC mi amigo! You have lots of great areas to explore. My handlebars are Jones H-Bars. They have been cut down a bit, and I'm running Ergon grips. I have a fused wrist, so I need something that conforms to my ergonomic limitations. Another great multi position handlebar is Surley's Moloko bar. Check out this for a complete list of Alt Bars - bikepacking.com/index/comfort-mtb-handlebars/
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures thanks for your reply and for the info 😉
Great stuff! Wondering why you didn’t continue on the KVR to Summerland? Does the parallel road out of Princeton go all the way to Headly?
Thanks for watching. This fall trip was originally planned to go into a lot of different areas, but due to the smoke and a few other factors it changed along the way. I have ridden the KRV countless times, and while it's an amazing ride, it gets a lot of attention, so I felt like taking a little different route to my destination. The KRV should be on everyone's "must do" list. Old Hedley Road, parallels the river for about 30km and joins the main highway about 6km west of Hedley, and it's a mother 25km to the town of Keremeos (services).
Think about getting a fat bike. I love my fat bike for bikepacking trips year round.
I've been thinking about a 29r+ bike, but for now where there is no snow or sand, I think I'll wait.