Denali National Park // Riding the Park Road
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2020
- After testing negative for Covid we take our test results and head to the last frontier, Alaska. Riding the Denali Park Road has been a dream of Matt’s since he drove it on a bus almost 1 year ago. He’s talked non stop about riding all 92 miles of its majestic gravel glory ever since that fateful bus ride. We watched the weather for months and after spotting a weather trend in the right direction took off for Denali only to arrive during a rain storm. Will the weather clear up and give us that rare glimpse of Denali or will my 3rd bike ride for the year end in rain soaked gear and an extreme saddle sore?
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Matt: “That’s amazing”
Danny: “Cool”
Christoph: “I thought it would be bigger.”
Eric Triplett THANK YOU!! 😂👍🏼👏🏼
"dude you're letting all my warm out" 🤣
That's what she said
Such an underrated channel, you guys are an inspiration!
sorry to be off topic but does anybody know a way to log back into an instagram account?
I was dumb lost the account password. I would appreciate any help you can offer me!
@Gary Alden instablaster =)
I completely agree
When do you guys climb Denali? looks like some "nice" ski touring
Kinda watching during my zoom classes rn
Haha same
i used to watch during my math class all the time, but then i realized i would loose focus... so now i do it during english!
same , smh i should be paying attention...
"...Its like the Lord of the Rings out here" - I know these guys are obviously experienced and well traveled by this point but that comment really encapsulates the sheer beauty of sprawling mountain-scapes. As someone from the east coast, I grew up and spent most of my life pretty much blind to what a towering behemoth true mountains are. The Appalachian mountains have a beauty all their own, but I still remember the first time I saw what true mountains were when I first went on a cross country trek out west. There really is an almost fantasy vibe to them which throws you into that mindset of something like Lord of the Rings.
Guys, this might be my favorite MA video yet. As much as I like the mountain scrambles and skiing, this was super cool. Thank you for sharing.
Good views but I also enjoy the suffering lol
If you notice my google handle, I climbed Denali in 1996 and it remains one of the greatest experiences of my life. So glad you guys went and video’d this!!!
I'm just surprised that 92 miles didn't turn into 254
Its an out and back right? So its 184 miles.
OMG that is the BEST !! YES where are the bushwacking scenes where you THOUGHT you would be riding only 92 miles but it turns out to be detour after detour and as Alex said, you end up riding 254 miles???
Haven’t even watched yet, but I know this will be amazing.
Real question is how do you find 3 good friends willing to travel and go on adventures with?
The climbing community has plenty of nice people that love going on adventures!
I’m know right! I’m only at one friend at best.
IF someone is looking for hiking companions for Denali, hit me up. I am also open to camping in the dead of winter.
Same here. I have friends but none like adventures in the wild. Don’t think I would do a trip like this alone.
I always wonder this too! I have good friends, but only few would be willing to do something like. Let's start our own group?!
Denali is so so beautiful and hugeeeeeeeeeeeeee, worship the creator not the creation, great video guys.
Half expected you to all run up Denali in your swimming trunks before breakfast.
Everyone: Elephant
Matt: Elefunt
You guys have found the group, everyone is fantastic on camera, great chemistry. Keep up the great videos! I've been watching since the beginning and it has really improved, this is now peak Mediocre content! I will be tuning in for as long as you produce!
Having one of the worst weeks of my life, so its relieving to know that for the next 28 minutes I will be distracted.
Hang in there man. At least we have these outdoor adventures to dream about
Me too man, just had mouth surgery,
Hope things get better.
Joey i hope ur doing better man i love this channel it also helps me during bad times.
Taking that road by bike is much better than by bus - trust me!
Lived in Fairbanks for a decade....seeing this makes me homesick. Great video
Thanks Danny...that was like a 30 minute vacation at my desk!
Thank you Danny, Matt & Christoff. This is one magnificent episode. I am so happy to have seen. CONGRATULATIONS
Crazy beautiful! Love Matt’s bear awareness. Thanks for sharing your adventures!
This is one of the most amazing videos you guys have done. Wow. That view of Denali is so worth the ride out there. Thanks so much for taking us along with you. 🤘👏
My new favorite UA-cam channel - serious squad goals.
I have been to Denali several times but now I want to bike it. I love, love, love that mountain. Thank you!!
I really look up to you guys! Thanks for showing us how cool and fun all these adventures are. Such an inspiration!
Awesome as always guys. Thank you so much for all of the great content your channel offers.
You guys are amazing, thanks for the diversion of vicarious living through all of your adventures! Keep on Truckin......
I did this road as a night ride from 4pm to 4am back in 2007 on a rented mountain bike! I've never forgotten how incredible that place is, your video made me so nostalgic. Thank you so much for posting, beautiful!
Best video you guys have put out. The build up to the Denali view was perfect, keep doing your thing and keep inspiring
What a wonderful trip! I want to go there! You guys are awesome. Thanks for sharing your adventure!
Growing up in Alaska all my life I never really appreciated the vastness and beauty that the state offers (especially the mountains) until I left. Alaska is a gem!! Keep riding guys!!
It was exciting to see this episode popping up. Those bike carriers are really cool. I think this is the first time I am seeing a whole different category of scenery. 👍👍
Words can’t describe how badly I want to see and climb this mountain! Ive been going after state high points for two years now and this mountain is always on my mind. I’m so glad you guys got to see Denali!! Thanks for sharing.
Great stuff guys, what an epic ride! You are an inspiration! Thanks for sharing this with us!
So cool. My wife and I just got back from a week in Alaska yesterday. We lucked out and got sunny skies all 7 days. Glad you got to see Denali!
These videos are so underrated. Love to watch em all. Keep it up!
Thank you so much, beautiful video.
What an awesome adventure. So glad you guys got that view of Denali!
*Just got back from a Texas Hill Country Short hike.* My legs were sore, but coming down I acted like I summit'ed 3 mountains. 😂 I said out loud in a sacracistic voice to my friends " *Cleary I am not Mediocre, Nor an Amateur!* 🙄" Take Care & Safe Travels Everyone!
The smile on Danny's face seeing Denali put a smile on mine. Good stuff guys!
Wow. Thank you for taking me along on this incredible adventure. I speak bikepacking and I can only imagine what the awe seeing Denali, alone, must have felt like.
I've not ridden a bike in years, I'd grown tired of doing so, but, this video... Woooow! You guys have me researching this trip now. Well done boys!
Amazing.... love watching you guys!!❤️
Keep up the great work, I love watching your videos.
Awesome guys... thanks for sharing this
Great video! Probably one of my all time favorites.
You are far from mediocre...thanks for the great video. I am contemplating going to ride in Denali with my little Velo Orange Mini Velo from Anchorage to Denali and ride that same road and camp out there like you fellows did. I really appreciate this video, you did an amazing job and it is of great help. Cheers.
Catching up on your videos and this one so far my fav!! The amazing views and road for yourself and Denali priceless!!
I am jealous! You guys have the best adventures.
Dream team, 3 riders of the apocalypse, strike back with another awesome video! Stunning scenery, hope to get there one day! I was so worried during the video that you (and we) might not see it but luckily sometimes there is justice in this world! 👌💪🙏
You guys are always on point. Very cool trip what an inspiration.
Love to hear your training regimen. Bicycling, running, skiing are all activities using different muscle groups. Great videos!
It's beyond me how this channel doesn't have about a million more subs...
MA with Matt = 🐻. Sweet ride fellows! Thanks for taking us along.
Absolutely Gorgeous Views!!! ❤️❤️❤️⛰😊
Great video. Brought back many memories of doing the ride in 2003 and 2005 on a road bike (mistake) & 2005 a mtn bike. It rained and snowed off and on and camped at Wonder Lake on day. Always a 2 day trip. Denali, lucky for us was always in full view.
You guys are very fortunate to experience this.
Glorious view of Denali.
I would love to see the ridge traverse but just put music in place of the audio
I agree! I'd watch these guys do their version of the cheesy outdoor music video thing any day.
Great video. I worked at the Park for 6 summers including a year at Eielson. The weather you had was classic summer weather. You were lucky. Some people never get to see the mountain. Overcast is best for wildlife sittings and you definitely had your share. And you beat the worst mosquitos by going in late August.
Love watching your channel! Such an inspiration to get outdoors.
Next time you should climb denali
This is my favorite one. Hands down.
This is incredible. Definitely adding this to my list of challenging adventures
That view of Denali. Wow, just wow.
Everyone's fishing in August
You guys need to keep doing what you live to do and keep posting videos of your adventures. AND ALSO DONT BE SCARED TO MAKE YOUR VIDEOS AN HOUR OR LONGER. every minute is breath taking
Well I know what park I am working at next. Gotta see this mountain!
Thanks for the amazing and inspiring content again Mediocre Crew. Cheers!
WOW I didn't know Denali was so majestic from afar! Such a gorgeous ride! Matt was right!
I’ve watched all of your videos, such a big fan of you guys and this channel. Just have to say, the stuff you’re doing now is truly inspirational and the gang is just solid right now. Cheers to you and thanks for the content. Also, the filming and editing is top notch.
Denali is absolutely amazing!
Man, what an awesome adventure. My family had plans to spend a few weeks in Alaska this summer, including staying at one of the backcountry lodges at the end of the Denali Park Road, but we of course had to cancel everything because of covid. While I'm not sure if we'll get the opportunity to plan a trip like that again, it does relieve some of that pain seeing you guys have such a unique experience at Denali. Here's to the Mediocre Amateur crew going on the adventures we can't go on, so that we can live vicariously through them. Love this channel.
I haven’t been this early! I can’t wait. EDIT: This was so awesome. I would love to see more adventures in Alaska! Maybe sometime you can climb Denali.
Cool video, as usual. Thanks for putting up all of this great stuff. Keep it up.
Bikepacking and Denali. You guys made my day!
Another GREAT ADVENTURE!! Love it!
Got the notification and watched immediately. Wanted to give it a like and 447 already beat me to it, lol. I love Alaska ❣️I haven’t been there since the mid 90’s but have seriously considered retiring there and skiing Alyeska again and again and again. Love the content guys!!!
Outstanding. Cool to see it without crowds. Got up to Denali last year, and I kept seeing people on bikes wishing I was one of them. Spent the previous week in the Wrangell-St. Elias backcountry though, so can't complain a whole lot.
I haven't done any biking in a long time I mainly watch for the skiing videos. With that being said, this has to be one of the best videos on the channel!
Thank you for adding something to my bucket list that I’d never even known about before this video!
Your guys channel is something that I think will keep growing dramatically if you choose to keep it up! Love your content. Hardcore athletes with a camera! Hell yeah!
Wow never been this early to your guys vedios. Keep up the amazing content
Brilliant again!
Some friends and I had the pleasure of seeing Denali +/- a day or two from the opposite side (the state park). We’ve been followers of yours for years now and were happy to see you all coincidentally in Alaska at the same time!
That is your very best video so far, guys! Very optimistic you will climb that big D someday ;) gl and thank you!
This is the only channel that I go to "fullscreen" by default, keep it up!
thanks so much for the video.
Amazing view of Denali.
Great video such amazing views
I love seeing all the ski gear on bicycles. 🙂
This makes me want to go to the Alaska national parks so bad! How do you guys not have a million subscribers. Most underrated channel on youtube.
I would love to know the secret behind your travel budget for these adventures. One of them would be a once-in-a-lifetime for most of us. Your adventures keep coming. How? Good investments, rich uncle, sponsors, what? Keep rolling....
I feel like most of the stuff they do only has a one time cost associated to it (like their gear). Sure there's gas and whatnot, but most of their outings seem to be mainly just them bringing their gear and not paying for an expensive hotel every time like your typical vacation. Also right now flights are pretty cheap.
One of them works for an airline, so that helps that person with travel costs
On the NewsAF podcast Danny has occasionally admitted with a great deal of candor, humour and humility that he is extremely lucky to have parents with a particular level of wealth that provides him and his family with a financial safety net which in turn allows him to pursue a lifestyle that he knows most cannot.
He once told a story about how his son said "When i grow up i want to do what you do dad." To which Danny replied "Son, I will never make enough money for you to be able to do what i do."
A flight from Utah to Alaska right now and a night of cheap lodging is probably 200-300 bucks. And didn’t he say he even borrowed the bike?
@@Vcize yes but you can tell from their gear, clothes, cameras, frequency of travel and light aircraft chartering... that these guys ain't no budget travellers. Plus people lend people $6000 bikes when they know that if they break it they'll easily replace it.
Nice video. Thanks.
You guys are absolute animals , amazing content
Several years back my wife and I road the bus out and back, 92.5 miles one way, and never once saw Denali. No complaints at all though, we would do it again in a second. Thank you!
👍thanks for sharing!!
Beautiful trip, congratulations :) In 2019 I cycled from Anchorage to Wonder Lake and back to McKinley Park, it was mystical
You guys are awesome. Love the channel!
Great footage. It is impossible up understand the scale of that mountain until you see it in person. Can’t wait to go back someday. A bike would be a good way to do it but I think I would need a few more days.
URGH! I need to start riding again, dig my bike out and get it in working condition, LOL I've been a fan of your vids for a while, Keep on keeping on, Thanks for sharing,
Great video! The landscapes on day 1 reminded me of Iceland
Saw christof at REI before he left for the trip, stoked to see how it went! Video production is amazing too.
This is fantastic!