Pitkin Passage - A Weekend Loop Through The Alpine

The Pitkin Passage is a weekend bikepacking route that starts and ends in the town of Pitkin, Colorado. This scenic loop takes riders up and over six mountain passes as it connects a network of forest service roads, backcountry two-track, and singletrack trails scattered throughout the beautiful Sawatch Range. In this video, Neil shares the route highlights, and his love for this zone.
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::About The Host::
Neil Beltchenko ( / neil_beltchenko )
Geometry: 150lbs, 5'9.5", 32" inseam, +2.5" Ape index

[@andrew_nepsund]

So so so stoked on this, Neil! You’re crushing it and I think we all want more like this. It’s why we come to UA-cam. Looked like an amazing trip with a great bud. Can’t wait to see ya soon!! 🎉

[@BIKEPACKINGcom]

can't wait to create more memories in the homeland!

[@satko8]

Dream...

[@taknname]

Awesome route, Neil. I've done the Vapor Trail twice and loved everything about it other than that torn up moto trail going up the unnamed 12,500' mountain after Tomichi Pass. Gonna have to check the Pitkin Passage out regardless!

[@BIKEPACKINGcom]

Well, at least you'll know what to expect and enjoy it during the daylight, cheers!

[@milesarbour2210]

What a stunning area. Nice work, Neil. I'll be back to ride soon!!!

[@themississippikidful]

Great video , hope to see more in 2024 from ya !

[@mihaylo_kovin]

Great video & journey! Thanks for sharing!)

[@BIKEPACKINGcom]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jmdrstv]

Wow, just WOW.

[@ian_pedalz]

Beautifully done! Loved watching this!

[@PumpkinVillage]

That was epic and made me want to head out the door here in Vermont. Sadly a partially torn achilleas tendon is holding me back. Another well done trip video. Take care, Al

[@rafaeldegiacomoaraujo8778]

Fantastic video

[@subliminalfreedom]

Inwould have watched 3x of this

[@BIKEPACKINGcom]

Thanks! I think @youtube would also like to see this x3 as long, they hate short videos these days, and it always shows when we publish videos like this, despite loads of work going into them. It's a shame.

[@wismuthennecke1808]

Yes, that's the real live. 😊👍

[@blairburton1234]

Come race the Smoke and Fire in ID with your Gopro and drone! Would make a great video.

[@daveanolik8837]

Nice! It’s been a couple of years, I recall a snowfield traverse on the eastern/BV side Tin Cup pass that puckered me a bit 😬🫠.

[@BIKEPACKINGcom]

Yeah, that’s up there almost every year, last year it was up there till mid July!

[@daveanolik8837]

@@BIKEPACKINGcom good to hear it still sticks around! Last time I did it there was small black bear paw prints on it 😃. Super beautiful view of the Collegiate’s from there. Great vid, reminds me I need to visit all my pals in the Valley & Butte and do this tasty loop👏🏻👏🏻