Bikepacking The Chilcotins | 3 Day Backcountry MTB Trip

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  • Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
  • Matt and Andrew join Connor, Chris, and Kevin on a mountain bike-packing adventure through the South Chilcotins. Will these 5 riders make it out alive of this 80km alpine loop? Or will they be eaten in their hammocks aka bear burritos? Sit back, relax, and enjoy the suffer-fest.
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    Music:
    Lemonade - Shtriker
    Briggs - Mike Mains & The Branches
    Thinking of You - Mommy & Philanthrope ft. Kyle McEvoy
    Save Me - LWFI
    Thirty Two - UTAH
    The Process - Tyrone Briggs
    Mirrors - UTAH
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    Relatively - Faded Paper Figures
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 433

  • @jordanleng204
    @jordanleng204 4 роки тому +276

    Matt Dennison - Second Time Bike Packer
    Connor Stefanison - Just got Shot by a Banana
    Chris Hatton - We Just Met This Guy
    Kevin George - Freshly Shammy Buttered
    Andrew Santos - Most Likely to be Eaten by a Grizzly

    • @shaquilleoatmeal2654
      @shaquilleoatmeal2654 4 роки тому +4

      i think shammy is actually chamois or something like that lol

    • @condyshares
      @condyshares 3 роки тому +2

      Bunch of write off I tell ya! Aha jk, this was an epic episode all around!

    • @dominicpenalosa5277
      @dominicpenalosa5277 3 роки тому

      Andrew is my man, as a vancouverite I someday wanna meet him

  • @ConradOsborn99
    @ConradOsborn99 4 роки тому +150

    "You can tell its an aspen, because of the way it is." That is my favorite line from any video ever, and I love pulling on the tourists I see on the chairlift.

  • @secretlifeofjon
    @secretlifeofjon 4 роки тому +137

    Lol, "What if the bears say hey back" favorite line so far.

    • @kool_dud8547
      @kool_dud8547 3 роки тому

      In mother russia, the bear scares you away.

    • @user-ev8jc7uo1v
      @user-ev8jc7uo1v 3 роки тому

      @@kool_dud8547 Is mother Russia car drives you

  • @kiltymacbagpipe
    @kiltymacbagpipe 4 роки тому +201

    Type 2 fun. Going to remember that and teach it to my Scout Troop when they are having type 2 fun and complaining a bit.

    • @coldwatercrazy
      @coldwatercrazy 4 роки тому +10

      Types of fun are subjective but at the same time universal. Just remember that Type 3 fun exists too! No fun at all 😂
      It’s sometimes best to just accept that you’re having a type 3 kind of day and get through it!!

    • @robertstriedieck2133
      @robertstriedieck2133 4 роки тому +15

      Type 1 fun: You enjoy while you're doing it
      Type 2 fun: You enjoy it once you've finished
      Type 3 fun: You need at least a year to appreciate it.

    • @SWFBrickbox
      @SWFBrickbox 3 роки тому +3

      @@robertstriedieck2133 I heard type 3 fun is just not fun at all haha

  • @fademasterfade227
    @fademasterfade227 4 роки тому +211

    Hey guys, I'm a talent scout for the New England Patriots. I see you have an incredible arm; what a spiral! We would love to invite you to next season tryouts. DM me.

    • @1alirix
      @1alirix 4 роки тому +5

      Fade masterfade I can’t tell if this is a joke or not

    • @gill_rides7618
      @gill_rides7618 4 роки тому +15

      Alirix, it is

    • @jayesh5131
      @jayesh5131 4 роки тому +2

      DM me wow🤣

  • @jankarmann4409
    @jankarmann4409 4 роки тому +62

    You guys never fail to output amazing content, was a whole experience just watching this.

  • @Nguyengrays
    @Nguyengrays 5 місяців тому +1

    I always think having more than 2 bike mate on a bikepacking trip is better. Especially when you're filming because you can have a guy carry foods and camping equipment, a guy carry filming equipment, a guy carry clothes, etc.

  • @mtbewan5632
    @mtbewan5632 3 роки тому +1

    3:50 Lofi hip hop to chill/study and relax to has gotton me through so much.

  • @joshtheintern
    @joshtheintern 4 роки тому +4

    Dudeeeeeee! Every video is just on another level, this is not for UA-cam this should be on Netflix!

  • @chucklist3074
    @chucklist3074 4 роки тому +5

    5:17 those are not claw marks, that is where elk have been rubbing the velvet of their antlers. Bears have five claws, so you'd see that, and it would be at about 2m up the tree, and it wouldn't be an aspen.

  • @GLEBHK555
    @GLEBHK555 3 роки тому +1

    I don’t know why, but this is one of my favourite UA-cam videos of all time, I could literally watch it all day.

  • @rosskline
    @rosskline 4 роки тому +5

    I love how at 17:00 you ACTUALLY captured how reaching the top feels with that amazing music. Well done 👏👏

    • @Svifaa
      @Svifaa 3 роки тому

      Do u know what song that is?? I can’t find it anywhere

  • @ibrewalot
    @ibrewalot 3 роки тому +2

    This had me smiling through the whole video...you guys have WAY too much fun! Bikes, drones, GoPros, camping and friends. Who could ask for more? Thanx for sharing!

  • @mhilde7744
    @mhilde7744 3 роки тому

    Just having fun-no drama, no complaints, no b.s., no crying, no sayin how great you are, no $7000 rigs, awesome. Just havin fun.
    Thank you!!!

  • @barbaratauber3463
    @barbaratauber3463 4 роки тому +1

    These Guys are the most underrated youtubers change my mind

  • @samuelb7546
    @samuelb7546 4 роки тому +96

    Biking in the chilcotins made me realize I am a pathetic out of shape mess.

    • @hanswurst6864
      @hanswurst6864 4 роки тому +2

      It's time for a ride then :)

    • @slowspoke1027
      @slowspoke1027 4 роки тому +2

      I think one day it would be cool but my longest day is 17.5km so far

    • @michaelgoddard9089
      @michaelgoddard9089 4 роки тому +2

      SlowSpoke ride slower, ride longer.

  • @GordLamb
    @GordLamb 2 роки тому +1

    A few years ago my brother and his crew, and my crew met up in Algonquin to do a 20km canoe/portage trip over a long weekend. There was an .. incident .. with my team and I had to drive someone to the nearest town, leaving my brother and his team to head out to try to score the best backcountry site (first come, first serve). I gave him a GMRS radio and we hoped we'd find each other.
    By the time we got under way (calling every hour on the hour), they must have been 5-10km ahead of us. No contact. We kept pressing forward, but our hopes were fading that we'd spend the weekend together. Eventually we got lost trying to find the final portage, and were about to give up. The sun was fading, and I poured over maps, when I saw what I was sure was the portage trail. We got back in our canoe and turned a corner, and there it was. 800 meters later, we emerged and I made one final call on the radio, expecting static. But, suddenly I heard his voice "holy shit you're alive!"
    What a rush. :) We got the coordinates of their campsite, and an hour later were pulling the canoe up to their roaring campfire.
    A tough day of uncertainty evolved into an epic weekend.

  • @Fabian-rp3rm
    @Fabian-rp3rm 4 роки тому +11

    *Woah, I want to do this.*
    Please share a list of absolutely everything you took so we can know what we need to try ourselves.

  • @edwardalyn3026
    @edwardalyn3026 3 роки тому +3

    Gordon Ramsey been reeeal quite since Matt’s kitchen came around

  • @andreasmurrell8942
    @andreasmurrell8942 4 роки тому +25

    What is it like to backpack with the trek slash?

    • @lemimsey3797
      @lemimsey3797 4 роки тому +3

      looks like it was fucking epic, got the "old" slash.. yeah its long and everything, but its a good climber and not that heavy ;) bet its great on this kind of stuff

    • @gouyleonard8711
      @gouyleonard8711 4 роки тому +1

      Same than Le Mimsey: got the older slash 2020 with an aluminium frame. I did the Chamonix-Zermatt traverse with this bike (6 days of bikepacking in the alps with food for 2 days max). It wasn't an issue at all (as long as you manage to be as light as possible). Only problem I can think about would be to bikepack with a seatbag on this bike: the big wheels and the travel of the bike would make it almost impossible.

  • @eastcapadesfrank-sylvia955
    @eastcapadesfrank-sylvia955 4 роки тому +1

    Nice edit guys ! Our son, back in Belgium, spotted us in your video - we met you at the bottom of deer pass coming from Waren pass on our 1400km backroad bike loop - Keep the way you embrace life. 😉

  • @newb_ghost8272
    @newb_ghost8272 4 роки тому +1

    A trail that I guarantee all mountain bikers will have trouble on is the 30 mile waldo lake trail in bend Oregon its rough if you go a certain way, you have not mountain biked until you have done waldo lake on a hardtail. Enjoy

  • @nickjacobson1032
    @nickjacobson1032 4 роки тому

    This is what I love about mountain biking. Not having the most expensive bike or the nicest gear, but the ability to experience nature and go places you will remember forever.

  • @joshmarshall000
    @joshmarshall000 4 роки тому

    You guys kill it! Always great content. Those marks on the trees are actually rubbings from antlers done by deer, elk, or moose. Usually done when they are trying to get the felt off on their antlers.

  • @cjfocus3786
    @cjfocus3786 4 роки тому +6

    I can appreciate the time you took to get some quality footage of your journey.

  • @ewan_young
    @ewan_young 4 роки тому +1

    Bike packing with the slash ! excellent idea, with the snacks storage in the down down tube !
    great steed !!! 👌

  • @edouardrenaud5517
    @edouardrenaud5517 4 роки тому +3

    you can tell its an aspen because of the way it is as "thinking of you" starts playing

  • @NorCalMTB
    @NorCalMTB 4 роки тому +27

    Never been this early. Loving the vid so far!!

  • @Saitama-nu6jf
    @Saitama-nu6jf 3 роки тому

    I can't just watch other bikepacking vids from other channels, because I'm really spoiled by the quality of these vids man.

  • @michaelbertram1994
    @michaelbertram1994 4 роки тому

    More bikepacking videos please! Best video to date! Scenery is unbeatable!

  • @wil.p3009
    @wil.p3009 3 роки тому

    Man that shot at 12:53 makes me miss living in the interior so much, Mexico is great but can’t wait to get home one day! Thanks for another amazing video!!!

  • @parker6711
    @parker6711 3 роки тому

    Would love to hear more about each bikers set up. Looks like they are all on enduro bikes too which is badass! Connor is riding the same Kona I have which got me fired up. Sick video dudes!

  • @NZWozza
    @NZWozza 4 роки тому

    Love it when adventure is combined with mountain biking. Awesome filming and production, can’t wait for my next adventure!

  • @condyshares
    @condyshares 3 роки тому

    Very happy to see you all shouting to let bears know you are there! Not enough people know to do this, great to see y'all examplifying it!

  • @budmike6363
    @budmike6363 3 роки тому +1

    I love how they joke around with the bears while I'm scared shidless with boars and deers around

  • @nickgrimberg7165
    @nickgrimberg7165 4 роки тому

    Aspen tree joke was top tier!!

  • @Later_Nerd
    @Later_Nerd 3 роки тому

    Mannnn that shot at 12:46 gave me chills.
    You guys don't miss.

  • @2FeetForward
    @2FeetForward 4 роки тому

    Now that’s what mountain bikes are for . Absolutely epic . One of the best bike packing vids on here . Well done gentlemen 👏👏👏

  • @georgesoukup4058
    @georgesoukup4058 4 роки тому +2

    Yes, this is exactly what I needed today

  • @mbiraside
    @mbiraside 4 роки тому

    Great video guys. I really like that you took your bear spray serious by trying to have it more accessible, could save your life. Also, hammocks, thumbs up. Great country.

  • @alkatraz001
    @alkatraz001 Рік тому

    So sick!!! Watching to get amped up for summer riding 🔥

  • @kainpwnsu
    @kainpwnsu 2 роки тому +2

    These trails are in great condition. I'd love to ride them.

  • @ksubsbefore-vr8qr
    @ksubsbefore-vr8qr 4 роки тому +3

    This is travelling in its truest form

  • @pacomanso2064
    @pacomanso2064 3 роки тому

    Great adventure!!! Funny as well...Isaw you in another video that you all eat very well during trips!!! Amazing!! Greeting from the Basque Country(Spain).

  • @brandonbell359
    @brandonbell359 4 роки тому +2

    I want to get into doing weekend trips like this. I’m starting to assemble my gear, but it would be great if you guys could talk about your favorite pieces and things you consider must haves.

  • @jessvarey2597
    @jessvarey2597 4 роки тому +10

    This was just the film I needed to watch to bring me out of my ‘Friday end of week’ bad mood. Cheers guys! P.S. Anyone know what those yellow bike bags were? They looked so nice.

    • @phineas1692
      @phineas1692 4 роки тому +1

      Pretty sure they're the Evoc ones, really good gear

    • @jessvarey2597
      @jessvarey2597 4 роки тому

      Finn Watts cheers Finn! I’ve never seen coloured evoc bags but now I’m going to do some research. Much appreciated.

  • @JClark2600
    @JClark2600 4 роки тому +2

    Look at all the bark beetle damage in the forest. All the dead trees is the reason you should always purchase your fire wood on site even if it's more expensive.

  • @carsonpearce5980
    @carsonpearce5980 4 роки тому

    Good to see you guys back in 29er country.

  • @allanmaynard8595
    @allanmaynard8595 4 роки тому +1

    Would love to do something like this one day. Great video guys!

  • @adampawlik411
    @adampawlik411 4 роки тому

    Bikepacking videos are always freaking awesome.

  • @darthstormy8588
    @darthstormy8588 3 роки тому +1

    Great vid. The quality was crazy good

  • @juanamaya6278
    @juanamaya6278 3 роки тому

    The most underrated UA-cam channel! I'm so in love with BC!!

  • @parsonstj
    @parsonstj 4 роки тому

    Wow, fantastic trip, thanks for the virtual journey. I'm thinking better time would have been made without the time, effort and weight going into video production, but this would leave the rest of us out. But, it is possible to do these things without drones.

  • @MotoErgoSum
    @MotoErgoSum 4 роки тому

    Dudes. You're out in nature, enjoying the world. When you find a camp spot like that it's best to enjoy the moment. Don't make vacation trips a sufferfest.

    • @mahalomydude
      @mahalomydude  4 роки тому

      Agreed. But it’s a push to get there. Nonetheless, we enjoyed the moment(s). 🏕

  • @_jonathanlue
    @_jonathanlue 4 роки тому

    Andrew is always the least prepared, and I love it!

  • @stevepetriw2552
    @stevepetriw2552 4 роки тому

    Great job filming the adventure and telling the story! Just finished my second bike packing trip and I know how hard it is to carry all that weight on your back.

  • @tomcruz3774
    @tomcruz3774 4 роки тому +1

    This is my favorite Slice of Life Anime

  • @nicholasstarace8345
    @nicholasstarace8345 4 роки тому

    This cinematography is something else

  • @theoseik1106
    @theoseik1106 4 роки тому

    That Surly bikepacking setup was sweet! Would've been cool to see a clip of you guys talking to the other bikepacking group too. Sweet video though!

  • @mauridegwitz817
    @mauridegwitz817 4 роки тому +1

    You are the best keep posting videossss

  • @magnusfriiskamelarczyk4987
    @magnusfriiskamelarczyk4987 4 роки тому +4

    U guys should definitely come to Denmark. We got awesome nature and sick trails, and our highest point is only 172 meters above sea level so you won't die completely🤙🏻

  • @oe7321
    @oe7321 4 роки тому

    The Instagram posts for IFHT Films have been sick, so hyped for this video

  • @tomhenrotte254
    @tomhenrotte254 4 роки тому +1

    Bro while the video was going I couldn't even like. I didn't want to loose some shots.
    PS: I liked it after that

  • @bikeguy6800
    @bikeguy6800 4 роки тому

    "We arrived at a lake in the middle of nowhere" surrounded by picnic tables, a man made dock, chopped wood, trash cans, and a cabin. You guys are truly out there hahaha looks like fun.

    • @mahalomydude
      @mahalomydude  4 роки тому +3

      Well, at least it felt like it! Hah! No Man’s Land Premium™

    • @bikeguy6800
      @bikeguy6800 4 роки тому

      @@mahalomydude I'm just jealous. Awesome ride/trip.

    • @heatherpauls3459
      @heatherpauls3459 4 роки тому

      Mahalo my Dude love to see you guys interacting with viewers through comments not many UA-camrs dont that, keep up the great work love the vids

  • @nathanielwellman297
    @nathanielwellman297 4 роки тому

    I know I'm late to the party but this was legit! So incredible. Hopefully one day I can get out west to enjoy this awesomeness

  • @terrors88
    @terrors88 4 роки тому

    Great adventure! We'll done guys.

  • @death_by_potato27
    @death_by_potato27 4 роки тому +1

    I love your videos they are the reason I got into mountain biking

  • @nooranik21
    @nooranik21 3 роки тому

    Bruh, BC is so pretty. I grew up in Washington, but it seems like you just reach another level of natural beauty above the 49th Parallel.

  • @ethanbenton6676
    @ethanbenton6676 4 роки тому

    God damn, it just makes me so happy to see a Mahalo My Dude video

  • @danielhowarth8397
    @danielhowarth8397 2 роки тому

    Holy this makes me so stoked to go ride bikes!

  • @drewsenthused6079
    @drewsenthused6079 4 роки тому

    Looks gruelingly fun. I need to go bike camping...

  • @vincelaserna5013
    @vincelaserna5013 4 роки тому

    This is so satisfying to watch, I live for this kind of cinematography, wicked shots! Makes me want to quit my job and do all these kind of things, if only I am not broke and have to support my family jeez haha 😅 This may sound cliché but you guys-your videos/work inspires me to live and strive hard in life. Rock on!!! haha

  • @hobmarg
    @hobmarg 4 роки тому

    the Chilcotins is such an amazing place to ride a bike

  • @25percentofphrog
    @25percentofphrog 4 роки тому +1

    Another week, another awesome video.

  • @calilife805
    @calilife805 2 роки тому

    Same time next year ? I’m waiting boys !

  • @linustakee7547
    @linustakee7547 3 роки тому

    Super Top video jajajajaj. Now I feel big motivated to get on the trail myself, what gets me going the longest while bike is *Delta Parole* or other rokk music!

  • @tylerbacklund9315
    @tylerbacklund9315 4 роки тому

    "cause the way it is" nice throwback haha

  • @matt.rraw.
    @matt.rraw. 2 роки тому

    You guys deserve atleast a million subs my dude

  • @drewschieman1741
    @drewschieman1741 4 роки тому

    Your videos are so feel-good. They always make me smile and make my day better!

  • @syntrax-og
    @syntrax-og 4 роки тому

    This was so epic I had to watch the video twice

  • @SebastianLopez-ho5lk
    @SebastianLopez-ho5lk 4 роки тому

    This channel will always be my favorite one

  • @Aliveandwelll
    @Aliveandwelll 4 роки тому +7

    Bikepacking sounds really fun... up until you actually go bikepacking

  • @themeatchopper
    @themeatchopper 3 роки тому

    Loving your videos, such great production, and looks like you have tons of fun to boot!

  • @thisnameisfake5657
    @thisnameisfake5657 3 роки тому

    Never ridden for 3 days before. Walked that but never ridden. Good job my guy

  • @sheldyn9656
    @sheldyn9656 4 роки тому

    BC Is so beautiful, so glad I live here

  • @Xatron222
    @Xatron222 4 роки тому

    Man I'm so jealous, I do not have buddy's to do trips like that... Maybe in the future. Video is awesome as always 🤙

  • @JeraCravoMyself
    @JeraCravoMyself 4 роки тому

    Excellent as always!! Great job guys! And what a TRIP!

  • @RacingRalphEVO
    @RacingRalphEVO 4 роки тому

    I don't know what chain ring you guys are running, but so many stock bikes come with 32 or even 34 tooth. I recommend trying a 28t - with a 10t cog on a 29" wheel it is enough to get up to speed (with bike parks being an exception maybe), and that 28x51/52 is nice and easy on the climbs ;)

  • @Maninthewhitehouse
    @Maninthewhitehouse 4 роки тому +1

    Love your cinematography! Your trips always look sick.

  • @JMackUK
    @JMackUK 3 роки тому

    Great watch - that guys black backpack is wayyyyy too big lol

  • @finn.fischer
    @finn.fischer 4 роки тому

    what a trip🤙🏻 now I just want to go bikepacking🤘🏻🤘🏻

  • @aniqsolehin7476
    @aniqsolehin7476 4 роки тому

    Thank you for making my internet bill,a worth to pay for. You guys are rad af!!!

  • @dudewheresmygnar4108
    @dudewheresmygnar4108 3 роки тому

    Favorite quote “you don’t need to workout to go on these trips, just have a friend willing to take you”

  • @herkusr01
    @herkusr01 4 роки тому +6

    Just get I-9 hydras you’ll never have to worry about bears again

    • @mrvwbug4423
      @mrvwbug4423 4 роки тому

      Or it will attract every bear within 20 miles haha

  • @xd_trashhy6965
    @xd_trashhy6965 4 роки тому +2

    i wonder if they remembered to put on strava
    i usually dont till half way through the ride

  • @patrikzvonek6740
    @patrikzvonek6740 3 роки тому

    the best Mtb video i ever seen ✌️✌️✌️

  • @jakobbsteen
    @jakobbsteen 4 роки тому +1

    This makes me want to go to Canada so bad

  • @ronsanderson99
    @ronsanderson99 4 роки тому

    Yup, pretty sick! On the bucket list!!

  • @50nollieman
    @50nollieman 4 роки тому +7

    Man Idk if I'd be able to sleep knowing im in bear country with my food xD

    • @elimain1261
      @elimain1261 4 роки тому +5

      They probably hung their food up in a tree away from camp, at least that's what I do.

    • @50nollieman
      @50nollieman 4 роки тому

      @@elimain1261 Hmm true true. Hopefully they did that or atleast bear cans. Gotta have the bear spray for sure hahah

    • @SnootchieBootchies27
      @SnootchieBootchies27 4 роки тому +1

      There are sweet metal bear caches at spruce lake

  • @oT10509
    @oT10509 4 роки тому

    Best video i have watched really encaptured what mountain biking actaully is 🔥🤘