Well done! Lot of lessons here for any extreme climate human powered trekking or packing. I have worked drilling equipment in extreme conditions and have wondered about hubs and bottom brackets on bikes in day after day riding in sub zero F temps. Eating wins races!
Hi Rebecca. I forgot you made this video. Some amazing tips for a stage on the YakAttack I've entered.Thankfully its fully supported but I have other things to consider like upset stomach and altitude. I love your food ideas.Hopefully I can take cooked bacon through a Nepalese airport or maybe get it there. Your face tape looks good as does sealing your shoes.I am inclined to get Northwave Himalaya boots though for grip while walking on single track and snow. My cold stage will include a 3km hike n bike so footwear and not sweating will be super important as we have to also ride back down from the top at 5400m at -30c. Thank you for this.Ill be using this video as a guide all year before the race in November.
Dude...people can laugh all they want, but being organized on the trail saves so much time and frustration. Being a little OCD before the race is always better than being a cluster F on the trail! Keep using those colored bags. You can always find color when you're sleep deprived and can't think straight.
I've just watched 'Safety to Nome'. Documovie on the Iditarod Ultra. Had no idea so much would go into the packing of the bike etc. BTW, great doc if you habent seen it.
Yes that's an awesome film! Winter bike packing expeditions are all about the gear planning. I swear so much prep goes into the selection and practice with the gear because you are in such extreme conditions that you need essential survival gear, but not too much because you have to carry it all. It's a fine line and I continue to hone and adapt my gear after every winter ride.
Excellent video! Thanks for the great tips! Sweat management is the part i struggle the most with. Doesn't have to be -40 to get in trouble when wearing wet clothes, i've been there. It really takes a lot of discipline to keep managing those layers. I love those cold environments, but they do come with a steep learning curve and a very thin margin for error. Looking forward to more videos, new sub.
Totally agree! 40 above is challenging when you get sweaty...and very little room for error...I have the unfortunate combo of being a heavy sweater and also poor circulation! It takes management, but is doable.
Thank you, this is a great video. I am leaving for the Oregon Timber Trail in 3 days, and I'm already thinking about my next adventure ;) I can only dream of doing the ITI, but maybe one day!
Thank you for the video. Could you point out (or make a short video) how did you calculate the calories (i.e. how much you burn, and how much you need), how did you divide them into categories, etc. I eat during my rides of course, but I simply do it by trial&error.
Thank you. I have Raynaud syndrome as well and your advice will come in handy. Not that I have planned a winter expedition, but still. It's hard even in early spring. My feet get cold and it will take them hours off the bike to get warm again. Not sure I will be seen riding with those shoes and pogeys though :-)
Thank you for the great tipps! I was wondering if anybody used flat pedals and normal boots. Wouldn't that keep your feet warmer? With that steady effort power drop can't be that high..
Hey there, yes some people ride in flat pedals and normal boots...however I find that I like being able to clip in and the 45 NRTH cycling boots are like a big mountaineering boot. I also get them 2 sizes too big to allow for sock layering.
I can't believe I just found this channel! It looks awesome. I have so many questions. Wearing your clothes all night instead of changing into sleep clothes, do you prefer it that way? I've always heard you should never do it because of sweat. No sleeping pad, why not carry something like a Z-rest? How cold of a night temp would you say you could sleep out in with this setup? Have you ever tried wowbutter as trail food? It's 6.25 cal/gram. As a fellow asthmatic bikepacker, people are probably surprised you can do this, how was your experience managing that in the cold?
So glad you're enjoying my channel! I've found that if I am not sleeping in a tent that sleeping with clothes on is a must. However, you have to manage the sweating. You never want to sweat. What works best for you is a matter of trial and error for you personally. I do use a sleeping pad for some events. It just depends. I find the geared breathing technique which you can find a video of on my channel has been the best way to manage my breathing!
Been winter camping in my home state of Alaska for many years and learned a ton from your vids. Do you think someday you'll tackle the full length of the trail to Nome? Keep up the great work!
Yes, the plan is to one day go to Nome...but not yet. I need more practice and experience. This year, the Nome event is cancelled to protect the remote native villages. I will ride the 350 course again this year
Tarp, poop tent, , a lot of light weight jerky dehydrated, 30 power bars, for trail parachute pants, you could land off course, but survive, concerns in what you carry, safe travels to you.The trail parachute pants with many many pockets your experience, could design better equipment, and clothing, good luck, electric fat bike motors charged by pedaling or small solar panels, sounds fun, your endorsement for such a bike at monetary fee, they have but do not market many of, good luck and safe travels to you and your friends.
Thank you for this video. So helpful for planning! Can you tell me the name of the overbooties? I will be running - so I’m looking into options and finding it challenging to identify the right over-option. Thank you!!
i'm off to alaska in februari with my bike and i'm so glad i watched this video,the sweat issue i never considered thoroughly,but i already had merinowool as baselayers in mind,anybody know if wearing a fleece vest is a good idea?
it's tested and worn...just clean!!! Any of the brand new stuff are models I've already tested previously and just had worn them out. You are exactly right.....gotta test stuff before a big expedition.
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Well done! Lot of lessons here for any extreme climate human powered trekking or packing. I have worked drilling equipment in extreme conditions and have wondered about hubs and bottom brackets on bikes in day after day riding in sub zero F temps. Eating wins races!
Nicely done Rebecca!
Thank You! I hope it helped!
Hi Rebecca. I forgot you made this video. Some amazing tips for a stage on the YakAttack I've entered.Thankfully its fully supported but I have other things to consider like upset stomach and altitude. I love your food ideas.Hopefully I can take cooked bacon through a Nepalese airport or maybe get it there. Your face tape looks good as does sealing your shoes.I am inclined to get Northwave Himalaya boots though for grip while walking on single track and snow. My cold stage will include a 3km hike n bike so footwear and not sweating will be super important as we have to also ride back down from the top at 5400m at -30c. Thank you for this.Ill be using this video as a guide all year before the race in November.
Happy to help!!
That feet tip is Brilliant
Way more planning required than I visualised and so many small details to consider. Excellent gear / nutrition walk through. 👍
I have a friend that laughs at me because I pack everything in little color coded bags. Rebecca...I get it 😉 Stay safe out there and Happy Trails
Dude...people can laugh all they want, but being organized on the trail saves so much time and frustration. Being a little OCD before the race is always better than being a cluster F on the trail! Keep using those colored bags. You can always find color when you're sleep deprived and can't think straight.
I've just watched 'Safety to Nome'. Documovie on the Iditarod Ultra. Had no idea so much would go into the packing of the bike etc. BTW, great doc if you habent seen it.
Yes that's an awesome film! Winter bike packing expeditions are all about the gear planning. I swear so much prep goes into the selection and practice with the gear because you are in such extreme conditions that you need essential survival gear, but not too much because you have to carry it all. It's a fine line and I continue to hone and adapt my gear after every winter ride.
I am doing the 350 next year and am 100% using this as a guide. Thanks for posting!
Happy it helps! Be Good!
Great video Rebecca, I learned a lot so thx for sharing
Excellent video! Thanks for the great tips! Sweat management is the part i struggle the most with. Doesn't have to be -40 to get in trouble when wearing wet clothes, i've been there. It really takes a lot of discipline to keep managing those layers. I love those cold environments, but they do come with a steep learning curve and a very thin margin for error. Looking forward to more videos, new sub.
Totally agree! 40 above is challenging when you get sweaty...and very little room for error...I have the unfortunate combo of being a heavy sweater and also poor circulation! It takes management, but is doable.
Thank you for taking the time to do this. It is a brilliantly comprehensive guide. Great video. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, this is a great video. I am leaving for the Oregon Timber Trail in 3 days, and I'm already thinking about my next adventure ;) I can only dream of doing the ITI, but maybe one day!
Good luck!
Thanks for some really good tips. I'll be going bikepacking here in Norway, so this is gold for me. :)
OH cool! I'm glad I could help
Wow! My coldest ride was with minus 11 degrees Celsius in Germany. But there it's no wilderness like in Alaska. Congrats!!!
thank you!
Thanks for sharing again!
My pleasure!
Thank you for the video. Could you point out (or make a short video) how did you calculate the calories (i.e. how much you burn, and how much you need), how did you divide them into categories, etc. I eat during my rides of course, but I simply do it by trial&error.
Thank you. I have Raynaud syndrome as well and your advice will come in handy. Not that I have planned a winter expedition, but still. It's hard even in early spring. My feet get cold and it will take them hours off the bike to get warm again. Not sure I will be seen riding with those shoes and pogeys though :-)
Glad it was helpful!
I always cut holes in my liner gloves to slip the thumb and finger through.
Those tech gloves never worked for me using the phone.
yeah some do and some don’t. I have cut holes too. but now I stitch the index finger tip and thumb e special thread that works great
@@RebeccaRusch Thanks for the tip and greetings from good old (southern) Germany.🙋🏼♀️
Thank you for the great tipps! I was wondering if anybody used flat pedals and normal boots. Wouldn't that keep your feet warmer? With that steady effort power drop can't be that high..
Hey there, yes some people ride in flat pedals and normal boots...however I find that I like being able to clip in and the 45 NRTH cycling boots are like a big mountaineering boot. I also get them 2 sizes too big to allow for sock layering.
I can't believe I just found this channel! It looks awesome. I have so many questions. Wearing your clothes all night instead of changing into sleep clothes, do you prefer it that way? I've always heard you should never do it because of sweat. No sleeping pad, why not carry something like a Z-rest? How cold of a night temp would you say you could sleep out in with this setup? Have you ever tried wowbutter as trail food? It's 6.25 cal/gram. As a fellow asthmatic bikepacker, people are probably surprised you can do this, how was your experience managing that in the cold?
So glad you're enjoying my channel! I've found that if I am not sleeping in a tent that sleeping with clothes on is a must. However, you have to manage the sweating. You never want to sweat. What works best for you is a matter of trial and error for you personally. I do use a sleeping pad for some events. It just depends. I find the geared breathing technique which you can find a video of on my channel has been the best way to manage my breathing!
Hey Becca!
Quick question, how does one pee in -40 degree weather? Is frost bite an issue?
Been winter camping in my home state of Alaska for many years and learned a ton from your vids. Do you think someday you'll tackle the full length of the trail to Nome? Keep up the great work!
Yes, the plan is to one day go to Nome...but not yet. I need more practice and experience. This year, the Nome event is cancelled to protect the remote native villages. I will ride the 350 course again this year
Tarp, poop tent, , a lot of light weight jerky dehydrated, 30 power bars, for trail parachute pants, you could land off course, but survive, concerns in what you carry, safe travels to you.The trail parachute pants with many many pockets your experience, could design better equipment, and clothing, good luck, electric fat bike motors charged by pedaling or small solar panels, sounds fun, your endorsement for such a bike at monetary fee, they have but do not market many of, good luck and safe travels to you and your friends.
Great video. 25:47 Question is, why all the ultra endurance bikepackers live in Idaho ? Dirty teeth, Jay P, you...
Thank you for this video. So helpful for planning! Can you tell me the name of the overbooties? I will be running - so I’m looking into options and finding it challenging to identify the right over-option. Thank you!!
These are Dogwood Designs. Custom made by a woman in Alaska. Not sure if she still makes them. They are essential AK bike equipment for me.
🙏🏼 thank you for the insight and for taking time to reply! I hope training and events are going well for you!
What and where can you get the booties and over booties
Please tell me the name of this company. Thank you for your help
i'm off to alaska in februari with my bike and i'm so glad i watched this video,the sweat issue i never considered thoroughly,but i already had merinowool as baselayers in mind,anybody know if wearing a fleece vest is a good idea?
The biggest thing is that you don't want to sweat... Fleece has a tendency to cause sweating
do you have any information about the over booties that you used?
These were custom made for me by a fantastic woman in Alaska.
i find it weird that everything is brand spanking new, not tested,For an expedition like that I would expect to see tested worn gear.
dml505 I find it weird you made that comment, given the fact that she said it was either worn & tested either last year in Alaska, or in Idaho 🤓
it's tested and worn...just clean!!! Any of the brand new stuff are models I've already tested previously and just had worn them out. You are exactly right.....gotta test stuff before a big expedition.