Another Eight Days : A Solo Idaho BDR Adventure (Director's Cut)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 พ.ค. 2022
- NOTE: This is the 2 hour long director's cut version. Contains extra content not found in Parts I & II Releases
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Imagine a lonely route over 1200 miles long; nearly all of it dirt.
A land rich in historic value, where animals flourish and mountains that go on forever in all directions.
A lonesome trail that is dotted with outposts, ghost towns, abandoned homesteads and mines.
A large land of untouched wilderness; The largest in the continental US.
Lands where bears and wolves still roam unfettered.
A region where one camps when and where they like, unfettered by formalities.
Ride endlessly, letting the mind wander and feeding the soul.
Ride as one; mind, body, soul and bike.
It’s not a hard route, but rather a spiritual experience.
Be careful not to loose focus; mother nature can be cruel and will punish you.
She is not to be taken for granted but respected and loved.
Love her and she will love you back.
Travel lands where one can truly still get lost.
I found this and more all in Idaho.
I truly hope you enjoy this experience.
It is my pleasure to share with my friends and family.
Thanks for Riding Along
~GrizzLee
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If you want to have a good day, do like I did, put the laptop in the top of your toolbox at work, and let this video play!! Man what an adventure and great editing!! Appreciate you sharing! I'd say after the rattlesnake strike and going off in the weeds on the bike, there's an angel riding with ya for sure!! Safe travels man!
Thanks. Fun adventure for sure. Hope it makes work more enjoyable. Thanks for riding along ~GrizzLee
What an incredible ride. I plan on riding this next year. Come on, Summer.
You won’t be disappointed. My favorite ride in the US thus far. Be safe out there. ~ GrizzLee
What a fantastic ride!
Thanx SO MUCH for taking us along!
I’m just blown away by your professionalism, and the quality of what you’re putting out there for us!
The video quality, the graphics & the soundtrack is second to NONE.
I’m glad you didn’t do that water crossing solo.
The price tag was too high, and it was absolutely the right call.
Ride safe, brother!
Lee we’ve only “discovered” you this evening & THAT Sir was a FANTASTIC 2hrs ! We SALUTE YOU from The Isle of Man 🇮🇲
Awesome. I wanna goto isle of Man.thanks for the shout out! Thx my friends ~GrizzLee
Thanks, rode some of BDR between Warren, Yellow Pine and Deadwood Res. On my Yamaha TW. Good memories!
Nice. On a TDub. That’s a great section to ride. ~Grizz
Just found your channel. I live in West Vancouver Canada, and ride the PNW. Keep it going.
Stuck in bed sick with Covid and all I can do is dream while I recover. This helps pass the time and making riding plans as our PNW weather is turning good!!! Thanx Griz 🏍🤙🍻
Oh no. Get better. Glad my videos are therapeutic. Hang in there. Maybe see you on the trail soon. Thanks for riding along. ~GrizzLee
Awesome soundtrack to boot! Bravo!
This has been one of the best BDR videos i've seen! The NEBDR is a totally different beast. I did a two week ride last spring from N.Y. to Florida (5 days in each direction) through the Appalachians and then back up the coast line....traveling as many dirt roads as i could find. Your video reminded me of my trip and how therapeutic it was! Currently planning a 3 week ride out west to do some BDR. Thanks for sharing your experience Grizzlee!
Thanks for the kind words. Now that I'm retiring, I'm hoping to ride the eastern BDRs. Stay safe out there. ~GrizzLee
very relaxing video. beautiful scenery. not trying to be a movie star!!!!!!!!!!! safe ridin rubber down.
Great video. Just moved up here to Stanwood, WA in 2022. Going to do my first BDR this summer I can't wait!
You are not to far from me (Arlington). Safe travels mate. ~GrizzLee
I subscribed based purely based on this guys awesome attitude
Nice ride! Like the mood you create in the video. Idaho really looks wonderful to explore. Thanks for sharing 👍
I know how much work goes into shooting and editing a video like this. We’ll done. Tip of the hat!
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. ~Grizz
I've seen this before but thourally enjoyed it again! Your happiness is contagious! Well done!👍
Man, this was a great video you put together...I had time for three cups of coffee! lol Idaho has some beautiful scenery and this BDR isn't any different. Thanks for the adventure!
The 3rd time I've watched your BDR Ride ...Yes it's a Charm! Thanks for Sharing this Awesome Expedition!!! Hope to see another adventure soon...
Me too. This should be the year of new hope. Thanks for riding along again and again. ~Grizz
I've been caught in torrential rain at night in the mountains a couple of times in a 4WD. Had a particularly anxiety-inducing experience driving through the Ochocos back in September when the skies just opened up. I don't even want to think about what that would be like on a bike at night!
Another great trip and video. Cheers!
Yes, it a bit different on a bike for sure. Sometimes, all one can do is buckle down and huddle underneath a tree until there is a break... or setup tent in a inconspicuous place and wait it out. Been there done that a couple of times. Thanks for riding along. ~Grizz
Great video, thanks for taking us along. Two summers ago on my first off tarmac trip with my vistrum, I ended up on that section of the BDR north of lowman. I went down in the water and drenched my bike. Fortunately someone it was able to help me from my group. The second time I went down on that trip. That section of the BDR is no joke. You were smart for going around. Did you take 5:55?
Subscribed. Well done production, it look's like a lot of time went into it. I rode it Sept 3-13 of 2020. Three hundred yards visibility of choking smoke at Canadian border, 23 degrees in Pierce, 98 degrees in Riggins, big windstorm on Magruder with dozens of trees to move, ride around, or build ramps over and also saying I love IDBDR. Thanks for sharing your ride.
Thanks. The Idaho BDR is one of my favorites. Stay safe out there and don’t inhale too much smoke. ~GrizzLee
Great video!!!! Thank you for letting us relive our IDBDR trip we did in July!
Greetings from Vancouver, WA. Really enjoyed watching your trip to the Idaho BDR. Fantastic content and music choices throughout. Your enthusiasm and passion is contagious! I did a Jeep trip on the WA BDR in 2018 and again in 2022. I found your channel looking up the ID BDR.
Thanks for filming and sharing your adventure!!!!
Thanks. I was just your way in the Bridge River complex. Maybe a video coming on that.. thanks for riding along. ~Grizz
Wonderful trip !
Great video, thank you. Going to ride this one for sure!
It's my favorite so far... Enjoy and be safe. ~GrizzLee
Never det bored of watching this! My group is all organized for our N-S idbdr starting Aug 30. Maybe we will see you along the way Grizz!
Would love to see fellow riders out there. Hoping the Wyo BDR can happen for me this year. Take a side trip through Idaho along the way. Thanks for riding along ~Grizz
Thanks been hanging out for a “new” video from you.
Nicely done! Thanks for sharing your journey! Safe travels!
Great video as always 👍
Just beautiful.
Just found your channel, as a new adventure rider in Idaho I loved seeing this route and plan to do the same maybe next year. Great job on the video.
I hope you can enjoy it this year. It’s my favorite BDR so far. Thanks, ~Grizz
Great ride Lee you need a riding partner I'm volunteering lol looks like our riding styles match up pretty well . I was in Idaho last I'm back in California now I spent the last four years using my job to travel around riding my motorcycles and fly fishing. I'm 54 I started my adventure in California then moved to Colorado for two years to explore .then onto Idaho I travel with my dog I made a custom seat for him to ride along with me he's got about 6000 miles on the bike and counting . he's a Blue heeler he's been all over with me Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, South Dakota . Idaho and now California. I ride a 2013 BMW 1200 GSA I also ride a 2019 Honda crf450L and a 2019 Beta 300. Well i loved the video thanks for sharing your adventure i really enjoyed it . I've hit many of the roads and places in the video it brought back some great memories. Thanks again
Awesome adventures. Glad you can take your dog. I just retired this year. Feel free to reach out to me on ADVRider (GrizzLee). Maybe we can ride together at some point. Stay safe out there and never loose the enthusiasm. ~Grizz
Awesome adventures. Glad you can take your dog. I just retired this year. Feel free to reach out to me on ADVRider (GrizzLee). Maybe we can ride together at some point. Stay safe out there and never loose the enthusiasm. ~Grizz
Awesome sauce!!!
Very cool!! SR20 is some of the most beautiful road in Washington!! Cheers!
Yes, a great way to start any adventure for sure. ~GrizzLee
I live here and will do this soon? Love your attitude and the MUSIC 🎵
greetings from oregon brother great vid always, i just did 500 plus miles off road death valley freaking awesome gotaa go back and ride more people if you've never ridden DV off road there is so much to see 8 days there loved it
Yes indeed. On the list. Too many rides... so little vacation. Would love to to do that and the SoCal BDR. Smaller bike is probably recommended. Cheers..~Grizz
Yes Grizz i ride a gs also for DF i went on a honda xr650l big tank and bags👍
Viagem muito boa de se ver, curto demais
Sim, eles são sempre muito curtos. Obrigado ~GrizzLee
These trail seem more my speed. Nice video. If you want to ride southern Utah desert trails let me know.
Definitely. I want to ride "parts" of the Utah BDR. Some look a bit more like work and terror than fun. Especially as I get older 🙂 Thanks for riding with me. ~GrizzLee
Wow, just awesome. Beautiful videography and editing. Found your channel and I'm hooked. Tech questions. What software do you use to edit?What GoPro are you using and how many spare batteries do you bring? Do you have a way of charging them. Also do you carry any spare gas or parts. Thanks in advance for answering. Amazing work. I know it takes a lot to film especially having to go back and get cameras after. Also editing, I can't imagine how many hours that takes. I do 10 minute videos and that can take hours. I thank you for your time in making this.
Lots of questions..
I had to change software recently as I used moviemaker and PowerPoint. Both are minimal tools at best, but I developed some tricks that even my Microsoft buddies were impressed with. Movie maker is no longer supported. GoPros… 7&8. They keep making new ones every year. I’m done with them. The image quality and stabilization are just fine on these. I carry extra batteries and charge them on the bike via usb ports. Gas? I do Cary a rotopax when needed. Maybe I should do a vlog on this subject. You can reach me on ADVRider (User GrizzLee) and we can chat more extensively. Many thanks for riding along with me. Be safe out there. ~Grizz
Holy ^*++ I will be wearing a diaper next time Griz!!!
Enjoyed your video.
I grew up in northern Idaho and ride there as much as I can.
How come you didn't stop at Red River Hot springs ?
Cool. Regarding hotsprings... it was late when I rode through there. Was looking for camp. Thanks for riding along. ~Grizz
Nice! I ride North Idaho as well
A++++
sweet cant wait im doing it july 1 with my body and after wybdr
Awe man.. I want to go do the WyBDR. My home state. Have fun. ~GrizzLee
@@RubiKonAdventures ty
Great video! I'm hoping to do this BDR this summer starting in Jarbidge in mid June and wondering if this would be too early? Also my riding buddy can't make it, from what i see in your video, seem to be mostly an easy BDR/not too technical solo doable BDR. May have to do it solo?
Riding solo is very rewarding. Make sure you have a spot or inreach device in case you need help. June may be too early for the Magruder Corridor and the Lolo Motorway. With that stated, we seem to be having a low snow pack this year so it may be passable earlier than normal. I went in the fall. If you go early in the season, be prepared for downed trees, ruts and mud in the mountains. Bring a saw. Good luck and be safe out there. Cheers ~GrizzLee
@@RubiKonAdventures thanks, after some more research, sept seem to be a better timeframe for me, June is way too early like you mentioned.
Lots of great video. What month did you do this? I rode it with friends in the last week of August 2016 South to North on my KTM 690 ER. Wonderful trip.
I've ridden it twice, both times in September. Yes, a very wonderful experience for sure. Stay safe out there. ~Grizz
What was your total time and cost for this trip I’d love to do this
I left north of Seattle and returned 9 days later. I did no finish the entire route. I missed the portion from Lowman to Jarbridge. Will go back and do that sometime. I would add another 3 days to my trip to do that. The total distance is like 1200 miles I believe for the route. Cost?? Hmmm.. so many variables. Gas $5/gal, count on burning up a set of off road tires, lodging… i tented every night except when I detoured to McCall. Have fun. ~GrizzLee
What were the dates of your trip? My buddy and I did the WABDR last year in our 4x4s and are planning on Idaho in ‘25. We’re gonna try to thread the needle between the snow and wildfires so we’re thinking early July. We did Wa in September and everything was on fire so we had no views🫤
Nevermind haha. Labor Day.
Yes, I've ridden it twice. Both times I left Seattle on Labor Day weekend. Kids are back in school and the hunters are usually setting up camps which is cool. Road and weather conditions are not consistent from year to year. My biggest issues were the side by sides using the mountain roads as a race track. Really dangerous for us folks on motos. Have fun and I wish you good roads, good weather and good times. ~GrizzLee
@@RubiKonAdventuresawesome thanks!
Are bugs a problem when camping? I’m usually a tarp guy. Do I need a bug proof tent?
Maybe? Depends on weather, location, humidity and time of year. I went in the fall and the bugs were a non issue. Your mileage may vary. Tarp sounds like a good light weight solution. Take care. ~GrizzLee
@@RubiKonAdventures
Thanks for the reply. My son and I are doing the IDBDR in August. I know we will LOVE IT!!!!
howdy .. please share some information with me in scotland.. the u.k. .. what is the idaho BDR.. sorry i am at lost.. cheers now an happy camping .. helena..
Here ya go. A web link that should tell you all you need to know. ridebdr.com/idbdr/ Cheers and ride safe. ~GrizzLee
Do you happen to have a GPX file of your trip
ridebdr.com/idbdr/
You literally skipped Newport and priest river and Sandpoint lol
How so? I started in Sandpoint after riding through Newport. I skipped the BDR north of there to Canada though on this trip. Been in that area several times. Also traversed the Northwest passage which goes through some of the same areas. ~Grizz
@@RubiKonAdventures well you edited them out
@@gabrielkopp2036 You are correct. I don’t think I took any footage, other than part of Lake Pend Oreille on the east shore going into Clark Fork. Nice area though. I’d move there if I could. Hoping to go back to that area soon. Thanks for riding along. ~Grizz
@@RubiKonAdventures I've driven the north cascade hyw but ridden my bike on it.. I grew up in tacoma wa and moved to Eastern Washington on 2011 and I'm in Bonners ferry idaho
I'm never ridden my bike on it lol darn fat thumbs lol