Idaho Viewers: Please keep trail names / coordinates out of the comments and if anyone wants information email me privately 🤙 Note: I would like to personally take a second and give even more credit to my friend, Carter. This was a rough situation and throughout the entire adventure, he stayed level headed and maintained a problem-solving mindset. I couldn't have asked for a better friend to brave the wilderness with. I hope to have him on the channel for many more adventures to come. Hope y'all liked the series.
Been searching for a long time for a buddy like that. I love long rides, adventure and unknowns. I've seen the worst in people out on the trail. Men turning into man babies that make whatever situation you are in worse than it should be. The best partners out there are able to stay composed, and laugh. As the reality is that 99.9999% of the time you will survive but might have a long walk ahead of you. I finally found a couple buddies that I can rely on to always keep the vibes up high through whatever comes our way out there on the trail. And I'm so very grateful, cause they are far and few between.
great dirt time lesson as we say in survival. I used to run a survival school. Now I prepare for many long distance treks on my ktm 500 solo, I think about situations like you found yourselves in. The important part always is not to freak out, it never helps in decision making where one small distorted decision can mean the end of you, ya'll did alright. Priorities typically go like this, Shelter (since exposure to heat and cold kill the most people - but it's not always the priority, just mostly), Water (you'll get loopy within less than 10 hours without it - and it cannot be frozen so...), Fire (as you both learned - a great thing), and finally food since it's the least likely to cause you death without it. Shelter in your case would have been a couple emergency blanket sacks (super small), a packable puffer jacket as thick as you are willing to carry and long johns/thermal pant underwear. That's what your bikes/packs should have on them, minimally. Always water water and extra water, it's as important as fuel. Only 15% level of dehydration can reduce your body's ability to remain thermoregulated (heat or cold) by up to 1/2. Yes, that is a terrible number, keep water in the blood pipes at all times. Given the exposure statistic I quoted above, you can understand the priority of this. Sugar!!! Your body needs energy, when it runs out (when shivering stops), you're headed towards hypothermia, so, put fuel in the body frequently. Insulate yourselves off the ground, heat loss by conduction is really a lot worse than convection by air/wind (generally). Up there, young conifers stuffed under your body as a bed would have helped. Head and neck - wear your helmet while you sleep if you don't have a warm hat, and wrap any extra clothing around your neck or use your gaitor since 2/3rd or more heat loss is from head and neck - hold it in. Gotta run, thanks for posting.
Frank, do you have more information on what kind of trips you plan, and where you’re at? I have a 2014 500exc and am interested in doing more stuff like this. Thanks!
that happened to us but we were on our mountain bikes. i could really feel the part when you were talking about how tired you were... we made a fire after our batteries died and slept the best we could then waited two hours till dawn. We were able to pick and eat blueberries and huckleberries and we each had a power bar, that's it. we popped out 40 miles away from the car so once we got out we still had to ride 10 miles to pavement where we collapsed, we both fell asleep and woke up to dog and a 14 year old girl on a horse. she turned around, went home to get her dad and we were saved. 35 hour adventure
Learned in the Military after spending time in desert to carry the following in a compressible stuff sack: Down Hood, down Vest, waterproof poncho, fire starter kit, and flexible branch saw. Temps could easily drop below freezing at night after a day of messing about in the heat. The hood, the vest and the poncho would be more than enough to keep my core where it needed to be. Continued the practice when I started riding off-road. Started including medical kit as well. It was worth the weight on more than one occasion. Thank you for sharing this adventure....Wow.
I have watched A LOT of TH-cam videos. As a trail rider, these 3 episodes are EPIC! I have done a few 2 overnight rides with my buddies but nothing like what you guys went through. I could go on and on about my admiration for you and Carter. Also your editing was excellent. So glad you guys persevered.
Thanks so much!! I want to do a bit more moto camping treks on the channel and I am in the early stages of planning some. This experience was super raw and showed both the victories and major major failures that can happen out in the backcountry. I am glad I was able to capture it all because I think theres a lot to learn from it. I'm definitely packing differently for these expeditions in the future 🤟🏻
Man, this is the stuff you look back on and always talk about for the next 60 years. Adversity breeds good memories. Thanks for sharing. Makes me jealous I don’t have a riding buddy like that, and that I don’t have those epic trails to ride.
It's definitely one of those really unique stories that is awesome to have caught on camera! Maybe come take a trip to Idaho and we'll go for a ride 🤟🏻
Utterly exhausted, middle of the night, deep in the Idaho woods with minimal gear on brutal single track. What am I afraid of .... My mom seeing this video. 😄 Love it! FYI ... I'm 52 and my Mom doesn't even know I ride motorcycles. And I ain't tellin' her anytime soon.
This was really cool of you guys to record and post all of the adventure! Every one of us watching this are learning to truly be prepared and I am certain all of us have just been lucky to date. So important to give yourself every chance to survive! A modern day adventure that is for certain!
I'm glad you liked the video! My goal with this short series was to show people how these scenarios happen because we all think it can never happen to use. I hope it helps everyone to be better prepared!!
What an epic series. I was so relieved when I saw you were carrying that inreach just in case. I feel like we need a video of you guys debriefing what you went through. I’d also like to see what your mom had to say about all this 😂
HA! She smacked me around about nearly dying out there whatnot. I am actually planning on making a video here soon to break down what went wrong and the things that were critical moments in the journey!
I'm so glad you liked it!! I feel pretty lucky to be hangin with a dude who can keep a level head when stuff goes wrong!! It makes all the difference with adventure/riding partners!
With the utmost amount of humility and respect, Carter, my man of many talents, sharpen that chainsaw chain and carry some spare chains with you. Fastest way to seize your saw is by running a dull chain, leaving you stuck in a blow down patch with a burned out saw for the rest of the trip. At the very least, carry a file or two with you. That saw struggled through some very small branches, and by the small size of the chips being made, I'd say it was not from the saw being too small. The chain was toast. I heard you say you were worried about fuel while running it. The sharper the chain, the faster the cuts and less fuel burned. Carry a little MSR fuel bottle with some extra 45:1 or 50:1 and you can make quick work of even those larger stems without worrying as much about fuel. It was awesome to see cool heads and good attitudes prevail. Looking forward to more vids! Not harping at all, just giving another tool for a man's took kit who thought it wise to bring a saw.
I really appreciate the way you guys did not cry baby the whole way through this thing. You got yourself into a situation and you got yourself out. Done. Nice
Way to go guys! That is a memory you will never forget, which is why a lot of us ride is the exhilaration, friendship and memories of the RIDE! Thanks for sharing your ride!
Wow!!!...I must really give you credit for documenting this amazing and challenging adventure...excellent videography which I'm impressed you were able to keep up with while in the midst of an evolving crisis. Also kudos to you for keeping your cool when things got tough...not everyone would have been able to do that so good on ya. Well done, glad you got out safely....epic ride, guys, thanks for sharing this!
You my man deserve serious credit for carrying on filming whilest literally risking ur life. Some of those climbs in the dark were hectic. When u then ride in the snow it seemed like something out of the movie "Into the Wild"...very very eerie and I was nervous just sitting on my couch watching it. I think this vid will hit records cos I personally have never seen anything like it ever and you clearly did not go looking for trouble so nobody can try put u guys in a moral hotspot. The battery hack was amazing and Carters' bermudas just take his already legendry status to another level. Loved the vid. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much! It was really hard to keep motivation up to keep filming at times.. Riding that ridgeline with all the snow was really daunting. It told me just how far we had gone and how little traffic the region had gotten. It really had me questioning if we were even on a real trail but nonetheless we didn't have the fuel to turn around. I hope this one goes viral because theres alot to be learned from it. We managed to make the best of the situation and I am really happy he and I made it out. I'm stoked you liked the series too!
There was moments when Jimmy Lewis, Michael Knight, Jeff Stoess and team Hillbilly, finished the Tour Of Idaho T1 that I jumped up in front of the TV overcome with emotion fully understanding what it meant to them to finish that challenge. My buddy Jeff said it was all mental. He told me when his body was just slap give out, he pictured himself at the end on day 10 at the last challenge point lookout and it somehow kept him going! Out of over 1000 entries, only less than 100 have done it. 1900mi of single track like that, with just waypoints, no routes or tracks allowed with a points system not for the weak! And.....less than 10 days to get it done! It's been 25 years or longer since a good Hollywood movie has made me cheer at the screen. When you boys came out on that forest service road, I yelled at the screen! We got pretty nackered up on some single up above Challis trying to dodge a storm and I was feeling gut punched a ton. Took us about 14hrs to go just a few miles. Not as rough but as you know, that red lava mud is just nearly impossible when it stops your tires against the fenders. I tell you what man, and this is the honest truth. Your videography and the way you've put this series together, you really have something here dude. The boys in Hollywood better look out, this is the new entertainment of the future. No agenda or added hidden ideology, just pure adventure and story! Real life struggles straight up a hill, with as much of a load (maybe more) than you can muster up! These struggles have meaning and pay off! Shout out to your buddy and his positive attitude! The fact you even had the energy to film, and especially fly the drone was crazy and shows your dedication to the grind! Glad you boys persevered and made it out with the story to tell!! I truly thoroughly enjoyed this series man!!
Oh man the TOI is no joke and ANYONE who has completed it has all my respect. I'm so stoked you liked the series so much!! Since you had that experience, then I know you know exactly where our heads were at during this ride. Its a gnarly thing to go through. Thank you so much for all the kind words for my videography. It is a lot of work, but it is something that I love doing. It is a privilege to be able to share these experiences with people. I want to bring people into the adventure. I gotta give my friend credit, his attitude was absolutely top notch. Especially his patience for when I wanted to film something. I really appreciate him for it. I can't wait to begin the next project 🤟🏻
@@madjack_757 I feel the same way. There was a single short video of a disabled fellow, shaky and frail wheeling over to a bike his kid had gotten running, His shaky hand reached up and twisted on the throttle, revving it pretty high a couple times with a keen ear for imperfection. His expression showed satisfaction and joy of how it revved. Those folks that can't throw a leg over a bike anymore are who I'd really like to see our videos. That short video (you may have seen it, IG I think) really made me want to share our adventures. Can't wait for the next one man! Appreciate you boys!
I saw that one!! I have heard from a few people that say they can't ride anymore but these videos let them experience it. It makes it all worth it. Its a really good feeling to have when you hear that your videos can do that. We gotta keep them goin!
Certainly one of the most epic series of perseverance and team work! Can only imagine how exhausted you both were and elated to reach an actual double track road. Amazing story!
I'm glad you liked it!! It was the most relief I had felt in a while. We were so beat up by the ordeal and now we could just ride normally to get back to town. I slept for so long once I had gotten back home hahahahaha
I swear I’ve been waiting for this video to drop!! Really insane you guys. So happy y’all made it out! I’d say “more like this” but please be careful 😭
Epic. Thanks for sharing. Great commentary and editing. Just a couple of things I have learned if you don't mind: 1) always follow water if lost. 2) starter/battery issue? Lay both bikes on sides or upright on logs(wheels off ground), rear tire to rear tire(interlock knobs), start good bike and put in gear, spin rear tire of down bike, pop in gear, let out clutch.
@@madjack_757 your teamwork and storytelling had me enthralled. I teared up at the end when you finally found the road and you thanked your buddy for being in positive spirits the whole time and carrying the team 😭 healthy male relationship!
Man just watched this back to back, what a ride. I've had some harrowing moments on the mountain but nothing quite like this. Thanks for sharing your adventure, good to see you guys make it out unscathed. I'm adding emergency blanket and water purifying tabs to my pack.🤟🙏🤟
I always knew you made it out, because we’re watching the videos, but it was still good to see you hit that dirt road. Problem solving, critical thinking, endurance, positive mental attitude - I hear the marines are looking for guys like that 🤣 But seriously, good effort, and great storytelling too. 👍
Thanks for sharing. Man. Lots of lessons I am taking to heart. It's been a long time since I've been in a dicey situation like that, and I'd like to keep it that way. Glad you're out and okay. I hope your mom didn't kill you.
I'm stoked you liked the video. I really wanted this short series to show people how exactly these kinds of situations can happen because most people (myself included) assume it will never happen to them. I'm glad Carter and I made it out, and I definitely got a couple words over it when she saw the video hahahahahaha
Hey brother after riding here in idaho for years we have had a couple close calls but keeping a level head is a big part of it and making sure you go out prepared to be unprepared
I gotta get up early for work tomorrow but this kept me up watching haha. This has been one of the BEST dirt bike videos I have ever seen on you tube, I've been watching the whole story over the last couple evenings. Real adventure, real sh*t. I can't tell how many times I said in the first video I would have given up lol. You and your buddy are tough dudes, you got the best friend ever right there lol. I didn't hear any complaining that wasn't well deserved and you guys kept a really good attitude, pretty inspiring to be honest. I like what you said about how important it is to envision yourself finishing. That's a great motivator for all things in life. Glad you guys made it out alright.
I'm so stoked you liked the mini series! Its all real, raw footage showing how it unfolded. Carter really pulled through on this one and I'm grateful for his high morale. Envisioning yourself making it out is so critical because it gives you just enough motivation to go one more mile, and then one more mile after than. I'm really happy we made it out too.
@@madjack_757 Work is a 4 letter word!!! I thought that I was really going to retire this fall. Every year since I did retire in 2012, I have driven a harvest truck for 2 months. September/October However, my bank account has said otherwise.
Absolutely a blast watching all your videos and the last 3 video series of this ride. Hard work getting out on the trail while also filming content. Glad to see the series ended well and things worked out well on the trail. An adventure to always remember.
Welcome to idaho indeed. I just had a solo experience about 20% this bad. Went down a "road" that was mapped on avenza but was kelly humped about every 100 feet and really badly overgrown that had washed out so bad it was essentially single track. Kept pushing forward until I ran out of energy and checked my map to realize I wasn't even 1/4 through the trail, and of course back out was all the same obstacles I had stubbornly pushed past but again and in reverse. It was fine for like the first half mile but then got worse in a hurry and I wasn't smart enough to turn around. Gotta love it, its all part of the experience. Totally worth it. There were a couple instances where I was close to quitting and trying to camp, but had no gear and I was able to convince myself to push forward. Finally got back about 11 at night but so thankful I didn't have to solo camp in a t shirt with no camp gear in the middle of a fire ban. It really is a thing of mind over matter.
Insane bro! So glad you made it out safe and that you were able to capture it! After being in a similar situation with a best friend it is crazy how you look back on these moments and how you are so grateful that things didn't go south and how you were able to make it out alive together! Keep it up brother!
Thanks man! I'm really glad he and I made it out safe because as I was editing I was seeing all the countless ways it could have gone way worse. What happened with you and your friend? I love hearing these stories.
My Grandmothers advice always bring a coat or something warm in the spring, fall and winter. The weather can change quickly…. or the situation. Going out through the bush like that bring at least fire, knife, compass, and a warm hoodie or something… water filter. Glad you’re safe and sound with a cool story to share.
Amazing! Living in North West Montana, the weather and riding conditions can change fast. Chainsaw and Garmin with SOS / text . A must along with normal cary items.Thank's for posting.
having water mid way from a natural source it is the best shit I have ever seen. I used to do that in P.R. but now a days it is scary because of the pollution. God bless you guys and God speed!
Oh yeah you gotta be super careful of giardia out here. We lucked out since it was early summer we had all kinds of springs popping up from the still melting snow. That kept our water supply clean and fresh the whole time 🙏🏼
Wow I was totally worried for you guys even though I knew you were good because you posted the video. Great content and I am glad you guys made it. And Carter everyone needs a friend like that awesome guy!
Well done lads! Well done indeed! Your humor, wit and determination saw you through. A great learning experience eh? Thank you for taking us along with you. I have been riding since 1968 and oh hell to the no I don't want those coordinates! My bones would still be up there.🤘
Hahahahahaha! Its a gnarly region that has claimed a few riders I believe. 1968?! Lucky you! You got to experience the golden age of motorcycles!!!! I'm really glad he and I made it out safe and that I had the footage to document it all!
Amazing 3 episodes! The music choice at the sun size was spectacular. I have watched every minute of all three episodes and I feel like saying something to help keep in the back of your head for the future. Between stalling and shutting the engine down on purpose, you have to remember the time required for that small stator to charge that battery every time you crank the engine over. The amount of amperage the battery puts out to the starter vs what the stator puts back into the battery is very none proportional. Every engine start could take over 1 hour of constant run time of the engine before the battery is fully charged. Even longer with charging devices and a head light. With trails like this there is really no fix other than to take some time to remember to let the bike just run if you can when taking a break and hopefully that will get your battery through till your back home. Amazing show guys!
I'm so stoked you liked the series!! Thats actually incredibly good advice and I hadn't ever thought of that. It makes perfect sense tho since it would take so much energy to turn over a motor with as much compression as the 501. I'll keep that in mind for the future!!
Man I really wish I had a kickstarter right about then lol. It was some really great quick thinking! I'm glad he and I made it out too because things could definitely gone less in our favor..
Epic, epic, epic video! What an adventure. You're not living unless you think you're gonna die. You can quote me on that! Thanks for documenting the trip so well. Jack..... you're a beast!!! Great vid. 👍👍
I'm so stoked you liked the video! Living on the edge a little bit definitely reminds ya that you're alive!! It was definitely a challenge to document as things got progressively worse and worse, but I got just enough to tell the story!
What a dream of an adventure. Zero injuries, which was the important thing. I would be stoked if this happened to me as it really breaks down physical and mental barriers, along with just being purely adventurous. I've been on a similar situation on foot, but never on a bike.
Awesome video series. Congratulations on joining the overnight ride club! My son and had the opportunity to ride and unintentional overnight trip like you and Carter. Only difference is we weren't smart enough to stop and make a fire and kept going. When we returned to the trailhead with my wife waiting...she kissed me and told me she had to call the Sheriff call off the search and rescue. Hopefully, your friends and relatives didn't iniate an SAR. haha. Extremely cool trip all caught on camera. You and Carter are both awesome. I love it!
Oh man I am so glad you guys got out safe!! Actually whats rlly funny is SAR knew we were out there and they said "eh this is good for them". I'm not even joking! It would have been too dangerous for them to come look for us and since neither of us had broken legs, we weren't a priority. I kept in touch with everyone on my garmin the whole time. Im stoked you liked the series!
You learned another level of riding with this one. Keep the skills up! Glad you guys are safe. I've had a few close calls, but never had to spend the night in the bush. I have been that cold camping though. That's a feeling you never forget.
Its definitely a story that I will be telling for a long time. I'm stoked you liked the video and I am really glad he and I made it out safe! A lot of lessons learnt with this one. I think cold camping is definitely serious type 2 fun and needs a certain attitude to do it. I discovered that the hard way lol 🤟🏻
I was in Wyoming in the woods up in elevation roughing it for a night, those cold nights under the stars seem like it takes forever for the Sun to come up. When that Sun does come up, its Bliss.
"Dude, this is gonna be a cool video" Couldnt have been more accurate. Awesome series fellas, glad it all worked out. And major props getting through all this stuff! Half that shit i wouldnt even want to hike over let alone ride a bike!! You guys handled this situation shockingly well. Looking forward to seeing your future adventures while i lay in bed with a torn ACL 😂. Keep it up man! Be safe out there
😂🤟🏼 Man I’m so glad it worked out cuz it’s some real rough country out there and I think it went just well enough for us to be able to self rescue. So many other things could have gone just a tad bit worse and it could’ve ended differently. Awh man I’m sorry to hear you’re on the mend, but I’m glad I could keep you entertained in the process 🤟🏼🤟🏼
GNARLY, maintaining your composure in this situation must have been very very tough but you guys did it! Very entertaining series, but don't do it again lmao
It’s funny, it was such a miserable night, but from an editing standpoint it was so fun to work on. I wouldn’t mind getting stuck out some there again 😂🤟🏼
You know now, no crime in turning around at the first log or waiting till later when the trail angels make it passable for all. But, on the positive, a great memory for you two.
I'd miss out on half the season's worth of riding if I waited for pristine trail conditions! I love the adventure and just gotta roll with the punches 🤘
Crazy ride man!!! I can't believe you hadn't turned around sooner. I'm sure after this you'll be investing in some emergency gear, like a small tarp, or bivy in case you ever have to spend an impromptu night in the woods again. Happy you made it out without ever hitting that SOS button, and this is sure to be a story for the books for years to come.
Yeah dude it was a gnarly one for sure! Its funny cuz I actually have all the things I would have needed- bivy, survival blanket, life straw, jumpstarter kit, etc. I literally had it, but it was ALL at home. Lesson learned. Yeah I'm stoked I didn't have to hit that SOS, cuz that would have been really defeating.
@@madjack_757 I've yet to hit the SOS, but I've also yet to spend a night in the woods without intention. But I carry all that stuff in my backpack. A small tarp and bag of guy lines in the saddlebags that rarely leave my bike. Also, I got a kickstarter and electric start so luckily I don't have to worry about a dead battery, though that has also yet to happen on this bike. Had batteries die while out on other bikes before though. Throw a space blanket in your first aid kit for next time. It's small, and you'll never notice it, but if that ever happens again, it's better than nothing. After watching this though, I'm refusing to ride without my puffy jacket on the bike ever again if I go more than 5 miles from the truck or town.
Yeah its a strange feeling to be caught out after dark when you weren't purposefully out camping. You got a perfect setup dude!! I want to get my 501 setup for some lightweight expeditions to do some more overnighting off of single track trails in the future.That space blanket is a good idea too. Yeah at least if its june or earlier in the season definitely have that puffy.
Having spent nearly 50 years logging, hiking, dirt-biking and exploring the NW backcountry…well, you two are very fortunate. My hope is that your judgement concerning appropriate trails to bike on will improve as you mature. This was a near miss!
Hitting all that snow super early in the morning when it was still super firm was huge. Mushy summer snow, espeically on a big 4 stroke can be so difficult.
I seriously think that tiny detail saved us. If we hit that snow late in the day, we wouldn't have made it. The cold night, though brutal for us to sleep in, left the snow tractable enough for us to make it over the summit of the ridgeline and back into the valley. That ride was one of the hardest of my life on my 501.
@@madjack_757 I think you would have been fine. I've rode in nearly a foot of snow. How much fuel did you bring and how many hours of riding can you get out of 1 tank?
Glad you made it out safe. Your buddy looks to be a standout friend. It could have been the editing but it seemed like he was helping more often than asking for help, filling up water for the both of you, etc. like you said glad to be on the trail with him in particular. I also want to suggest two things: 1, I am fully in favor of gushing and letting my buddies know how much I appreciate their help, but until you’re fully home and dry, it may be wise to temper the effusive thanks while still on the trail. Reason being your riding partner may be looking to you for that same moral support you look to them for, and saying things like “I was this close to giving up” or being that close to quitting may actually jeopardize what fragile morale remains. That is also not to say persevere in the face of better judgement. Better to be around to be called a fool than the alternative. 2, with fire starting, if personal hydration is an issue using a flat sheet of anything to fan flames can work much better than blowing on the embers. This is for multiple reasons: Effort, it’s much easier to flap a piece of cardboard or plastic than hyperventilate trying to get the embers to catch. Induced Dehydration, blowing many deep hard breaths will dry you out, you loose moisture with every breath, which can be a minor inconvenience or a major hazard. It’s the same reason why it’s better to use a whistle when calling out to nearby rescuers instead of yelling for help. In this case, if you irritate or damage your windpipe inhaling smokey air that could put you at risk if you need to call out to your riding partner. Surface area/volume efficiency, the flat sheet will likely move more air than you, again with less effort, and it’s easier to keep this up for extended periods of time without getting light headed. You can also stay at a more comfortable distance while fanning. Chemistry, depending on how efficient your lungs are at extracting O2 from the air you may be consuming the oxygen you want to feed into the fire, a piece of sheet does not consume any oxygen. Don’t want to sound preachy, just tips I’ve learned. Glad you made it out!
I am so glad tht you and carter made it through! what a ride indeed!! While wstching it I can remember what happened to us. It happened in the philippines were we made some long hours of loop and shit happen. m all of our family went to the police stations and report us that we are missing. Almost 40hrs and we are so glad that one of the villagers found us and help us find the forest road. The morale of one person really helps us be positive and never lose hope.
Thanks so much! Oh my god I'm so glad you guys made it out.. Thats a really rough situation. I agree, you HAVE to stay positive as much as possible. I'm thankful my friend, Carter kept morale up the whole time on this adventure.
Eye glasses are definitely a smart call. I'm glad you liked the video! I think if it rained, we would have gotten a bit of snow and it would have been very likely that the two of us would have gotten hypothermia.
You guys should have the right to name that trail! And the 2 spots you had fires at should be dedicated rest spots! Such a awesome vid and adventure despite the circumstances
Large plastic garbage bags (55 to 96 gallon) can be used for a makeshift raincoat or tarp, sleeping bag, ground cover, etc. They fold up flat and hardly weigh anything. I always carry a few in my backpack when out riding.
Idaho Viewers: Please keep trail names / coordinates out of the comments and if anyone wants information email me privately 🤙
Note: I would like to personally take a second and give even more credit to my friend, Carter. This was a rough situation and throughout the entire adventure, he stayed level headed and maintained a problem-solving mindset. I couldn't have asked for a better friend to brave the wilderness with. I hope to have him on the channel for many more adventures to come. Hope y'all liked the series.
He seems like a real mellow bad ass
Keep friends like him in your life.
@josephcefalu176 I plan on it 🤙🏼
@@madjack_757 I loved this video brother I really feel like it would make an wicked movie true story
Been searching for a long time for a buddy like that. I love long rides, adventure and unknowns. I've seen the worst in people out on the trail. Men turning into man babies that make whatever situation you are in worse than it should be. The best partners out there are able to stay composed, and laugh. As the reality is that 99.9999% of the time you will survive but might have a long walk ahead of you. I finally found a couple buddies that I can rely on to always keep the vibes up high through whatever comes our way out there on the trail. And I'm so very grateful, cause they are far and few between.
Carter gets the award of the Best Riding Buddy Ever! Glad you made it out.
definitely! I'm so glad he and I made it out too.
great dirt time lesson as we say in survival. I used to run a survival school. Now I prepare for many long distance treks on my ktm 500 solo, I think about situations like you found yourselves in. The important part always is not to freak out, it never helps in decision making where one small distorted decision can mean the end of you, ya'll did alright. Priorities typically go like this, Shelter (since exposure to heat and cold kill the most people - but it's not always the priority, just mostly), Water (you'll get loopy within less than 10 hours without it - and it cannot be frozen so...), Fire (as you both learned - a great thing), and finally food since it's the least likely to cause you death without it. Shelter in your case would have been a couple emergency blanket sacks (super small), a packable puffer jacket as thick as you are willing to carry and long johns/thermal pant underwear. That's what your bikes/packs should have on them, minimally. Always water water and extra water, it's as important as fuel. Only 15% level of dehydration can reduce your body's ability to remain thermoregulated (heat or cold) by up to 1/2. Yes, that is a terrible number, keep water in the blood pipes at all times. Given the exposure statistic I quoted above, you can understand the priority of this. Sugar!!! Your body needs energy, when it runs out (when shivering stops), you're headed towards hypothermia, so, put fuel in the body frequently. Insulate yourselves off the ground, heat loss by conduction is really a lot worse than convection by air/wind (generally). Up there, young conifers stuffed under your body as a bed would have helped. Head and neck - wear your helmet while you sleep if you don't have a warm hat, and wrap any extra clothing around your neck or use your gaitor since 2/3rd or more heat loss is from head and neck - hold it in. Gotta run, thanks for posting.
Frank, do you have more information on what kind of trips you plan, and where you’re at? I have a 2014 500exc and am interested in doing more stuff like this. Thanks!
that happened to us but we were on our mountain bikes. i could really feel the part when you were talking about how tired you were... we made a fire after our batteries died and slept the best we could then waited two hours till dawn. We were able to pick and eat blueberries and huckleberries and we each had a power bar, that's it. we popped out 40 miles away from the car so once we got out we still had to ride 10 miles to pavement where we collapsed, we both fell asleep and woke up to dog and a 14 year old girl on a horse. she turned around, went home to get her dad and we were saved. 35 hour adventure
Holy sh**!!!! You guys got so so lucky. The berries are something but they’re minimal food. So lucky that girl was able to find y’all 🙏🏼
@@madjack_757 Looking back, i think your right about our luck, neither one of us really remember a lot about it with the exception of the exhaustion.
Learned in the Military after spending time in desert to carry the following in a compressible stuff sack: Down Hood, down Vest, waterproof poncho, fire starter kit, and flexible branch saw. Temps could easily drop below freezing at night after a day of messing about in the heat. The hood, the vest and the poncho would be more than enough to keep my core where it needed to be. Continued the practice when I started riding off-road. Started including medical kit as well. It was worth the weight on more than one occasion. Thank you for sharing this adventure....Wow.
This advice is a life saver! I hope other people read this. I’m glad you liked the video 🤟🏼
I have watched A LOT of TH-cam videos. As a trail rider, these 3 episodes are EPIC! I have done a few 2 overnight rides with my buddies but nothing like what you guys went through. I could go on and on about my admiration for you and Carter. Also your editing was excellent. So glad you guys persevered.
Thanks so much!! I want to do a bit more moto camping treks on the channel and I am in the early stages of planning some. This experience was super raw and showed both the victories and major major failures that can happen out in the backcountry. I am glad I was able to capture it all because I think theres a lot to learn from it. I'm definitely packing differently for these expeditions in the future 🤟🏻
Man, this is the stuff you look back on and always talk about for the next 60 years. Adversity breeds good memories. Thanks for sharing. Makes me jealous I don’t have a riding buddy like that, and that I don’t have those epic trails to ride.
It's definitely one of those really unique stories that is awesome to have caught on camera! Maybe come take a trip to Idaho and we'll go for a ride 🤟🏻
Utterly exhausted, middle of the night, deep in the Idaho woods with minimal gear on brutal single track. What am I afraid of .... My mom seeing this video. 😄 Love it! FYI ... I'm 52 and my Mom doesn't even know I ride motorcycles. And I ain't tellin' her anytime soon.
Hahahahahaha I knew I would be in for it once I uploaded the video. You're a smart smart man lol!
She is ONE TOUGH MUDDER if you get the reference :)
This was better than anything on TV.
Glad y’all made it out safe and had each other. Look forward to your future adventures.
Thank you so much! I put a lot of work into these videos, but the end product is always worth it 🤟🏻
I am excited for the adventures to come!
Finally - the video we have all been waiting for. Let us rejoice and be glad…
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Forreal, this was awesome. Good shit Madjack!
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@@iwantdog agreed. Watched it in its first hour and already had over 800 views.
This was really cool of you guys to record and post all of the adventure! Every one of us watching this are learning to truly be prepared and I am certain all of us have just been lucky to date. So important to give yourself every chance to survive! A modern day adventure that is for certain!
I'm glad you liked the video! My goal with this short series was to show people how these scenarios happen because we all think it can never happen to use. I hope it helps everyone to be better prepared!!
What an epic series. I was so relieved when I saw you were carrying that inreach just in case. I feel like we need a video of you guys debriefing what you went through. I’d also like to see what your mom had to say about all this 😂
HA! She smacked me around about nearly dying out there whatnot. I am actually planning on making a video here soon to break down what went wrong and the things that were critical moments in the journey!
Wow that was epic,well down on not giving up,great team work,i was exhausted and anxious just watching,that was a awesome series
@craigduffield3963 thanks so much! I’m stoked you enjoyed it 🤟🏼
Yeah I want to see a breakdown with maps! This was a hell of a misadventure. Memories and lessons for years to come though!
A box for everyone who dies on it. I love it. This was a great video and an amazing adventure. Cant wait for the next one and glad your both safe.
😂🤟🏼 man I’m so glad he and I made it out and I’m super stoked to begin filming more soon!
Some of the moments even had my heart pumping. What a ride.
Jack this is a great series you made here. I’m glad you made it out. You are lucky to have a friend like that. Man just an epic story. Good job man.
I'm so glad you liked it!! I feel pretty lucky to be hangin with a dude who can keep a level head when stuff goes wrong!! It makes all the difference with adventure/riding partners!
With the utmost amount of humility and respect, Carter, my man of many talents, sharpen that chainsaw chain and carry some spare chains with you. Fastest way to seize your saw is by running a dull chain, leaving you stuck in a blow down patch with a burned out saw for the rest of the trip. At the very least, carry a file or two with you. That saw struggled through some very small branches, and by the small size of the chips being made, I'd say it was not from the saw being too small. The chain was toast. I heard you say you were worried about fuel while running it. The sharper the chain, the faster the cuts and less fuel burned. Carry a little MSR fuel bottle with some extra 45:1 or 50:1 and you can make quick work of even those larger stems without worrying as much about fuel. It was awesome to see cool heads and good attitudes prevail. Looking forward to more vids! Not harping at all, just giving another tool for a man's took kit who thought it wise to bring a saw.
Yeah, this is my kind of riding and content. No stupid music, no unnecessary talking, joking and swearing. Just riding and adventures 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
LOL, that look on your buddies face at 11:27 says it all!
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That. Was. Crazy! Your buddy is so up beat but you didn’t really show signs of being freaked out. Nice skills. Thanks for the video.
Carter held it together the whole time. He was the best partner I could've had in this scenario 🤟🏻
I really appreciate the way you guys did not cry baby the whole way through this thing. You got yourself into a situation and you got yourself out. Done. Nice
Way to go guys! That is a memory you will never forget, which is why a lot of us ride is the exhilaration, friendship and memories of the RIDE! Thanks for sharing your ride!
I’m with you! The bikes are just tools to facilitate the adventure 🤟🏼
Watched all 3. Wow. Karter was alleviating my anxiety the whole time! Haha what a dude!
He kept cool the entire time! Couldn’t have asked for a better riding partner on this trip 🤟🏼
The perseverance and attitude towards the troubles and strife you guys faced, is truly inspiring. Both of you freaking PROVED your manhood!
Thank you so much 🤟🏼🤟🏼
Now that you are out and safe, I can make the comment - "That's why they call it Adventure riding!" You have a great story to tell!
Truley EPIC 3-part adventure series and video production!!!
Thanks so much! I’m stoked you liked it 🤟🏼
Wow!!!...I must really give you credit for documenting this amazing and challenging adventure...excellent videography which I'm impressed you were able to keep up with while in the midst of an evolving crisis. Also kudos to you for keeping your cool when things got tough...not everyone would have been able to do that so good on ya. Well done, glad you got out safely....epic ride, guys, thanks for sharing this!
this is the best series ive seen in a while, you guys are absolute savages
You my man deserve serious credit for carrying on filming whilest literally risking ur life. Some of those climbs in the dark were hectic. When u then ride in the snow it seemed like something out of the movie "Into the Wild"...very very eerie and I was nervous just sitting on my couch watching it. I think this vid will hit records cos I personally have never seen anything like it ever and you clearly did not go looking for trouble so nobody can try put u guys in a moral hotspot. The battery hack was amazing and Carters' bermudas just take his already legendry status to another level. Loved the vid. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much! It was really hard to keep motivation up to keep filming at times.. Riding that ridgeline with all the snow was really daunting. It told me just how far we had gone and how little traffic the region had gotten. It really had me questioning if we were even on a real trail but nonetheless we didn't have the fuel to turn around. I hope this one goes viral because theres alot to be learned from it. We managed to make the best of the situation and I am really happy he and I made it out. I'm stoked you liked the series too!
There was moments when Jimmy Lewis, Michael Knight, Jeff Stoess and team Hillbilly, finished the Tour Of Idaho T1 that I jumped up in front of the TV overcome with emotion fully understanding what it meant to them to finish that challenge. My buddy Jeff said it was all mental. He told me when his body was just slap give out, he pictured himself at the end on day 10 at the last challenge point lookout and it somehow kept him going! Out of over 1000 entries, only less than 100 have done it. 1900mi of single track like that, with just waypoints, no routes or tracks allowed with a points system not for the weak! And.....less than 10 days to get it done! It's been 25 years or longer since a good Hollywood movie has made me cheer at the screen. When you boys came out on that forest service road, I yelled at the screen! We got pretty nackered up on some single up above Challis trying to dodge a storm and I was feeling gut punched a ton. Took us about 14hrs to go just a few miles. Not as rough but as you know, that red lava mud is just nearly impossible when it stops your tires against the fenders. I tell you what man, and this is the honest truth. Your videography and the way you've put this series together, you really have something here dude. The boys in Hollywood better look out, this is the new entertainment of the future. No agenda or added hidden ideology, just pure adventure and story! Real life struggles straight up a hill, with as much of a load (maybe more) than you can muster up! These struggles have meaning and pay off! Shout out to your buddy and his positive attitude! The fact you even had the energy to film, and especially fly the drone was crazy and shows your dedication to the grind! Glad you boys persevered and made it out with the story to tell!! I truly thoroughly enjoyed this series man!!
Oh man the TOI is no joke and ANYONE who has completed it has all my respect. I'm so stoked you liked the series so much!! Since you had that experience, then I know you know exactly where our heads were at during this ride. Its a gnarly thing to go through.
Thank you so much for all the kind words for my videography. It is a lot of work, but it is something that I love doing. It is a privilege to be able to share these experiences with people. I want to bring people into the adventure. I gotta give my friend credit, his attitude was absolutely top notch. Especially his patience for when I wanted to film something. I really appreciate him for it.
I can't wait to begin the next project 🤟🏻
@@madjack_757 I feel the same way. There was a single short video of a disabled fellow, shaky and frail wheeling over to a bike his kid had gotten running, His shaky hand reached up and twisted on the throttle, revving it pretty high a couple times with a keen ear for imperfection. His expression showed satisfaction and joy of how it revved. Those folks that can't throw a leg over a bike anymore are who I'd really like to see our videos. That short video (you may have seen it, IG I think) really made me want to share our adventures. Can't wait for the next one man! Appreciate you boys!
Amen, man!
I saw that one!! I have heard from a few people that say they can't ride anymore but these videos let them experience it. It makes it all worth it. Its a really good feeling to have when you hear that your videos can do that. We gotta keep them goin!
@@madjack_757 amen!!!
Certainly one of the most epic series of perseverance and team work! Can only imagine how exhausted you both were and elated to reach an actual double track road. Amazing story!
I'm glad you liked it!! It was the most relief I had felt in a while. We were so beat up by the ordeal and now we could just ride normally to get back to town. I slept for so long once I had gotten back home hahahahaha
I swear I’ve been waiting for this video to drop!! Really insane you guys. So happy y’all made it out! I’d say “more like this” but please be careful 😭
Hahahahaha I'm glad you liked it. I'm really happy we made it out too. I got some cool projects that I am planning for right now!
Epic. Thanks for sharing. Great commentary and editing. Just a couple of things I have learned if you don't mind: 1) always follow water if lost. 2) starter/battery issue? Lay both bikes on sides or upright on logs(wheels off ground), rear tire to rear tire(interlock knobs), start good bike and put in gear, spin rear tire of down bike, pop in gear, let out clutch.
16:00 I'm LOL'ing over here. what a trick with those batteries!!!
Sometimes you just gotta make it work 🤟🏻
@@madjack_757 your teamwork and storytelling had me enthralled. I teared up at the end when you finally found the road and you thanked your buddy for being in positive spirits the whole time and carrying the team 😭 healthy male relationship!
I'm so glad you liked the video! I had to give him credit where it was due 🤟🏻
Very true, a trick to remember
Epic. Seriously scary. Beautiful, demanding, challenging, rewarding and uplifting. Aside from the hiccups, in the end, nicely done. 💯
Thanks so much man! stoked you liked the video!
Man just watched this back to back, what a ride. I've had some harrowing moments on the mountain but nothing quite like this. Thanks for sharing your adventure, good to see you guys make it out unscathed. I'm adding emergency blanket and water purifying tabs to my pack.🤟🙏🤟
Im so stoked you liked the series!! It was definitely a gnarly experience.. Definitely both those items are a good thing to have!!
Outstanding Boyz! Very inspiring.
I always knew you made it out, because we’re watching the videos, but it was still good to see you hit that dirt road. Problem solving, critical thinking, endurance, positive mental attitude - I hear the marines are looking for guys like that 🤣 But seriously, good effort, and great storytelling too. 👍
Thanks for sharing. Man. Lots of lessons I am taking to heart. It's been a long time since I've been in a dicey situation like that, and I'd like to keep it that way. Glad you're out and okay. I hope your mom didn't kill you.
I'm stoked you liked the video. I really wanted this short series to show people how exactly these kinds of situations can happen because most people (myself included) assume it will never happen to them. I'm glad Carter and I made it out, and I definitely got a couple words over it when she saw the video hahahahahaha
Hey brother after riding here in idaho for years we have had a couple close calls but keeping a level head is a big part of it and making sure you go out prepared to be unprepared
I gotta get up early for work tomorrow but this kept me up watching haha. This has been one of the BEST dirt bike videos I have ever seen on you tube, I've been watching the whole story over the last couple evenings. Real adventure, real sh*t. I can't tell how many times I said in the first video I would have given up lol. You and your buddy are tough dudes, you got the best friend ever right there lol. I didn't hear any complaining that wasn't well deserved and you guys kept a really good attitude, pretty inspiring to be honest. I like what you said about how important it is to envision yourself finishing. That's a great motivator for all things in life. Glad you guys made it out alright.
I'm so stoked you liked the mini series! Its all real, raw footage showing how it unfolded. Carter really pulled through on this one and I'm grateful for his high morale. Envisioning yourself making it out is so critical because it gives you just enough motivation to go one more mile, and then one more mile after than. I'm really happy we made it out too.
Let’s go!!! Been waiting for part 3! Excited to dig in.
Sorry it took a while! I have been working the past week and it has been a challenge to keep up my editing schedule! Hope ya like the video man!
@@madjack_757 Work is a 4 letter word!!! I thought that I was really going to retire this fall. Every year since I did retire in 2012, I have driven a harvest truck for 2 months. September/October However, my bank account has said otherwise.
hahahahahaha! gotta love it right?
What a wild adventure! That is one you are not going to forget for a LONG time!
Absolutely a blast watching all your videos and the last 3 video series of this ride. Hard work getting out on the trail while also filming content. Glad to see the series ended well and things worked out well on the trail. An adventure to always remember.
Welcome to idaho indeed. I just had a solo experience about 20% this bad. Went down a "road" that was mapped on avenza but was kelly humped about every 100 feet and really badly overgrown that had washed out so bad it was essentially single track. Kept pushing forward until I ran out of energy and checked my map to realize I wasn't even 1/4 through the trail, and of course back out was all the same obstacles I had stubbornly pushed past but again and in reverse. It was fine for like the first half mile but then got worse in a hurry and I wasn't smart enough to turn around.
Gotta love it, its all part of the experience. Totally worth it.
There were a couple instances where I was close to quitting and trying to camp, but had no gear and I was able to convince myself to push forward. Finally got back about 11 at night but so thankful I didn't have to solo camp in a t shirt with no camp gear in the middle of a fire ban. It really is a thing of mind over matter.
Thats gnarly!! I'm so glad you made it out!
I enjoyed the full episode this was so interesting, Having an extra hand is always best, props to Carter for being such supportive friend!
Insane bro! So glad you made it out safe and that you were able to capture it! After being in a similar situation with a best friend it is crazy how you look back on these moments and how you are so grateful that things didn't go south and how you were able to make it out alive together! Keep it up brother!
Thanks man! I'm really glad he and I made it out safe because as I was editing I was seeing all the countless ways it could have gone way worse. What happened with you and your friend? I love hearing these stories.
Awesome video series. Thanks for posting. Can’t believe you guys survived that whole ride. Extremely impressive!
Thanks so much! I am really glad he and I made it out safe 🤟🏻🤟🏻
My Grandmothers advice always bring a coat or something warm in the spring, fall and winter. The weather can change quickly…. or the situation. Going out through the bush like that bring at least fire, knife, compass, and a warm hoodie or something… water filter. Glad you’re safe and sound with a cool story to share.
Amazing! Living in North West Montana, the weather and riding conditions can change fast. Chainsaw and Garmin with SOS / text . A must along with normal cary items.Thank's for posting.
having water mid way from a natural source it is the best shit I have ever seen. I used to do that in P.R. but now a days it is scary because of the pollution. God bless you guys and God speed!
Oh yeah you gotta be super careful of giardia out here. We lucked out since it was early summer we had all kinds of springs popping up from the still melting snow. That kept our water supply clean and fresh the whole time 🙏🏼
Wow I was totally worried for you guys even though I knew you were good because you posted the video. Great content and I am glad you guys made it. And Carter everyone needs a friend like that awesome guy!
Yeah I am really glad he and I made it out fine. I'm stoked you liked the video and I am very thankful to have a friend like him.
Well done lads! Well done indeed! Your humor, wit and determination saw you through. A great learning experience eh? Thank you for taking us along with you. I have been riding since 1968 and oh hell to the no I don't want those coordinates! My bones would still be up there.🤘
Hahahahahaha! Its a gnarly region that has claimed a few riders I believe. 1968?! Lucky you! You got to experience the golden age of motorcycles!!!!
I'm really glad he and I made it out safe and that I had the footage to document it all!
You F’N Guys….I have never seen anyone do that with the batteries! That was so cool! Never say die attitude! Love it!
Sometimes you just gotta make it work 🤟🏻
Love the attitude too!
I had fun watching, been there done that and were still here, well done !!!
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Amazing 3 episodes! The music choice at the sun size was spectacular. I have watched every minute of all three episodes and I feel like saying something to help keep in the back of your head for the future. Between stalling and shutting the engine down on purpose, you have to remember the time required for that small stator to charge that battery every time you crank the engine over. The amount of amperage the battery puts out to the starter vs what the stator puts back into the battery is very none proportional. Every engine start could take over 1 hour of constant run time of the engine before the battery is fully charged. Even longer with charging devices and a head light. With trails like this there is really no fix other than to take some time to remember to let the bike just run if you can when taking a break and hopefully that will get your battery through till your back home. Amazing show guys!
I'm so stoked you liked the series!! Thats actually incredibly good advice and I hadn't ever thought of that. It makes perfect sense tho since it would take so much energy to turn over a motor with as much compression as the 501. I'll keep that in mind for the future!!
Carter is an absolute beast, I hope I can adopt some of that attitude. Great video boys, cheers.
He kept level headed the whole time! It was really respectable on his end. I'm stoked you liked the video!
Damn, glad you made it out of there! Carter's battery trick was amazing! I do love my kick-starter on my 2013 KTM500 for this reason!
Man I really wish I had a kickstarter right about then lol. It was some really great quick thinking! I'm glad he and I made it out too because things could definitely gone less in our favor..
Great job boys! 👏👏🤙
Well done, much respect
Epic, epic, epic video! What an adventure. You're not living unless you think you're gonna die. You can quote me on that! Thanks for documenting the trip so well. Jack..... you're a beast!!! Great vid. 👍👍
I'm so stoked you liked the video! Living on the edge a little bit definitely reminds ya that you're alive!! It was definitely a challenge to document as things got progressively worse and worse, but I got just enough to tell the story!
Such a great video man! Im so happy to see my favorite Idaho loop be shown in all it's glory. It's no joke!
I'm so stoked you liked it!! It is some serious country 🤟🏻
I would have been dead over 30 hours ago falling off one of them cliffs. great vid guys loved it.
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What a dream of an adventure. Zero injuries, which was the important thing. I would be stoked if this happened to me as it really breaks down physical and mental barriers, along with just being purely adventurous. I've been on a similar situation on foot, but never on a bike.
Its definitely a perspective altering experience for sure. Its a really rough thing to do though and I hope if it happens to you, you aren't alone!!
Fun watch. Thanks
What an epic 3 episode video! So much respect for you guys, you kept it together like F’ing bosses 💪
Thanks so much!! I'm stoked you liked the video 🤟🏻🤟🏻
dam, what a challenge for you both and hats off to you both. cannot imagine the fatigue, not to mention the stress.. glad yall made it safely..
Awesome video series. Congratulations on joining the overnight ride club! My son and had the opportunity to ride and unintentional overnight trip like you and Carter. Only difference is we weren't smart enough to stop and make a fire and kept going. When we returned to the trailhead with my wife waiting...she kissed me and told me she had to call the Sheriff call off the search and rescue. Hopefully, your friends and relatives didn't iniate an SAR. haha. Extremely cool trip all caught on camera. You and Carter are both awesome. I love it!
Oh man I am so glad you guys got out safe!! Actually whats rlly funny is SAR knew we were out there and they said "eh this is good for them". I'm not even joking! It would have been too dangerous for them to come look for us and since neither of us had broken legs, we weren't a priority. I kept in touch with everyone on my garmin the whole time. Im stoked you liked the series!
You learned another level of riding with this one. Keep the skills up! Glad you guys are safe. I've had a few close calls, but never had to spend the night in the bush. I have been that cold camping though. That's a feeling you never forget.
Its definitely a story that I will be telling for a long time. I'm stoked you liked the video and I am really glad he and I made it out safe! A lot of lessons learnt with this one.
I think cold camping is definitely serious type 2 fun and needs a certain attitude to do it. I discovered that the hard way lol 🤟🏻
So good to see you are prepared for anything good job. If you need it 9.
I was in Wyoming in the woods up in elevation roughing it for a night, those cold nights under the stars seem like it takes forever for the Sun to come up. When that Sun does come up, its Bliss.
That kind of sunrise is otherworldly. We’ve all experienced a pretty sunrise before, but after a long night it is just that much sweeter 🙏🏼
Bro this is Epic, the harsh winding road eventually lead you Home. Keep Calm and Keep on Riding. Cheers
I commend your perseverance for not giving up. I live here in the pnw also. I won't go riding alone
Thanks! It was a real challenge to keep pushing through at some points a the PNW is no joke. We got some real wilderness out here 🤙🏼
Proud of you guys
Absolutely awesome there's nothing like a great riding buddy
To get you through a situation like that.
He really kept morale up so much. He deserves all the credit for it.
@madjack_757 you were just as much of a part and together you made a good team 🤘
"Dude, this is gonna be a cool video"
Couldnt have been more accurate. Awesome series fellas, glad it all worked out. And major props getting through all this stuff! Half that shit i wouldnt even want to hike over let alone ride a bike!! You guys handled this situation shockingly well. Looking forward to seeing your future adventures while i lay in bed with a torn ACL 😂.
Keep it up man! Be safe out there
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Man I’m so glad it worked out cuz it’s some real rough country out there and I think it went just well enough for us to be able to self rescue. So many other things could have gone just a tad bit worse and it could’ve ended differently.
Awh man I’m sorry to hear you’re on the mend, but I’m glad I could keep you entertained in the process 🤟🏼🤟🏼
Amazing video!!!
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This is amazing! Thank you for sharing your experience!! So raddddddd
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GNARLY, maintaining your composure in this situation must have been very very tough but you guys did it! Very entertaining series, but don't do it again lmao
really really enjoyed this video, thx guys
Epic , you 2 will be telling this story for the rest of your lives 👍
I think we will too hahahahaha!
Greatest thing I have ever seen
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Carter hates your bike, but he’s too nice to tell you lol. Great video
He actually likes the bike a good bit but by the end of the trek he definitely thought it was too heavy for the terrain lmao
That was such a great adventure man! You guys were awesome to watch persevere trough it. I hope you get lost again while you ride in nice places haha!
It’s funny, it was such a miserable night, but from an editing standpoint it was so fun to work on. I wouldn’t mind getting stuck out some there again 😂🤟🏼
You know now, no crime in turning around at the first log or waiting till later when the trail angels make it passable for all. But, on the positive, a great memory for you two.
I'd miss out on half the season's worth of riding if I waited for pristine trail conditions! I love the adventure and just gotta roll with the punches 🤘
A lot of mistakes were made, but you never gave up. That is to be commended. Well done.
Thanks so much!
Crazy ride man!!! I can't believe you hadn't turned around sooner. I'm sure after this you'll be investing in some emergency gear, like a small tarp, or bivy in case you ever have to spend an impromptu night in the woods again. Happy you made it out without ever hitting that SOS button, and this is sure to be a story for the books for years to come.
Yeah dude it was a gnarly one for sure! Its funny cuz I actually have all the things I would have needed- bivy, survival blanket, life straw, jumpstarter kit, etc. I literally had it, but it was ALL at home. Lesson learned. Yeah I'm stoked I didn't have to hit that SOS, cuz that would have been really defeating.
@@madjack_757 I've yet to hit the SOS, but I've also yet to spend a night in the woods without intention. But I carry all that stuff in my backpack. A small tarp and bag of guy lines in the saddlebags that rarely leave my bike. Also, I got a kickstarter and electric start so luckily I don't have to worry about a dead battery, though that has also yet to happen on this bike. Had batteries die while out on other bikes before though.
Throw a space blanket in your first aid kit for next time. It's small, and you'll never notice it, but if that ever happens again, it's better than nothing.
After watching this though, I'm refusing to ride without my puffy jacket on the bike ever again if I go more than 5 miles from the truck or town.
Yeah its a strange feeling to be caught out after dark when you weren't purposefully out camping. You got a perfect setup dude!! I want to get my 501 setup for some lightweight expeditions to do some more overnighting off of single track trails in the future.That space blanket is a good idea too. Yeah at least if its june or earlier in the season definitely have that puffy.
Having spent nearly 50 years logging, hiking, dirt-biking and exploring the NW backcountry…well, you two are very fortunate. My hope is that your judgement concerning appropriate trails to bike on will improve as you mature. This was a near miss!
Hitting all that snow super early in the morning when it was still super firm was huge. Mushy summer snow, espeically on a big 4 stroke can be so difficult.
I seriously think that tiny detail saved us. If we hit that snow late in the day, we wouldn't have made it. The cold night, though brutal for us to sleep in, left the snow tractable enough for us to make it over the summit of the ridgeline and back into the valley. That ride was one of the hardest of my life on my 501.
@@madjack_757 I think you would have been fine. I've rode in nearly a foot of snow. How much fuel did you bring and how many hours of riding can you get out of 1 tank?
@bartg7790 we brought an extra couple liters for carters bike and mine had over 2 gallons. I can go well over 100 miles on a full tank 🤙🏼
Idaho is no joke, nice video.
Glad you made it out safe. Your buddy looks to be a standout friend. It could have been the editing but it seemed like he was helping more often than asking for help, filling up water for the both of you, etc. like you said glad to be on the trail with him in particular.
I also want to suggest two things:
1, I am fully in favor of gushing and letting my buddies know how much I appreciate their help, but until you’re fully home and dry, it may be wise to temper the effusive thanks while still on the trail. Reason being your riding partner may be looking to you for that same moral support you look to them for, and saying things like “I was this close to giving up” or being that close to quitting may actually jeopardize what fragile morale remains. That is also not to say persevere in the face of better judgement. Better to be around to be called a fool than the alternative.
2, with fire starting, if personal hydration is an issue using a flat sheet of anything to fan flames can work much better than blowing on the embers. This is for multiple reasons:
Effort, it’s much easier to flap a piece of cardboard or plastic than hyperventilate trying to get the embers to catch.
Induced Dehydration, blowing many deep hard breaths will dry you out, you loose moisture with every breath, which can be a minor inconvenience or a major hazard. It’s the same reason why it’s better to use a whistle when calling out to nearby rescuers instead of yelling for help. In this case, if you irritate or damage your windpipe inhaling smokey air that could put you at risk if you need to call out to your riding partner.
Surface area/volume efficiency, the flat sheet will likely move more air than you, again with less effort, and it’s easier to keep this up for extended periods of time without getting light headed. You can also stay at a more comfortable distance while fanning.
Chemistry, depending on how efficient your lungs are at extracting O2 from the air you may be consuming the oxygen you want to feed into the fire, a piece of sheet does not consume any oxygen.
Don’t want to sound preachy, just tips I’ve learned. Glad you made it out!
I am so glad tht you and carter made it through! what a ride indeed!!
While wstching it I can remember what happened to us. It happened in the philippines were we made some long hours of loop and shit happen. m all of our family went to the police stations and report us that we are missing. Almost 40hrs and we are so glad that one of the villagers found us and help us find the forest road. The morale of one person really helps us be positive and never lose hope.
Thanks so much! Oh my god I'm so glad you guys made it out.. Thats a really rough situation. I agree, you HAVE to stay positive as much as possible. I'm thankful my friend, Carter kept morale up the whole time on this adventure.
@@madjack_757 A lot of lesson to learned on this ride that you guys took too 💪🏼
you guys are rugged, Great video.
You earned my subscription for sure! WOW What a ride!
Thanks so much for the support!
….. Mate that was pretty intense
🙏🍩 love from Scotland 🍩🙏
Wow. Since I wear contacts, I learned to bring eye glasses lol. Great video and you both got lucky with no rain in the forecast
Eye glasses are definitely a smart call. I'm glad you liked the video! I think if it rained, we would have gotten a bit of snow and it would have been very likely that the two of us would have gotten hypothermia.
You guys should have the right to name that trail! And the 2 spots you had fires at should be dedicated rest spots! Such a awesome vid and adventure despite the circumstances
Wow great job guys, that was crazy.
Large plastic garbage bags (55 to 96 gallon) can be used for a makeshift raincoat or tarp, sleeping bag, ground cover, etc. They fold up flat and hardly weigh anything.
I always carry a few in my backpack when out riding.
That’s actually a really good idea!!! Thanks so much for sharing it with me🤟🏼
Thanks for sharing this adv - I've been adding a few items to my Camelback since it posted lol
Good! This is a really great set of lessons to be learnt. I’m stoked that it helped you buff out your pack 🤟🏼
Glad you made it out safe!!