Colorado | When Things Get Tough Motorcycling Alone
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- Опубліковано 31 гру 2021
- In this video I go camping on Georgia Pass in Colorado and have a challenging time getting down from the mountain.
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Great job getting down through the loose rocks. Please keep the helmet audio. Would have liked to have seen the post ride coffee and meal.
😖😵 I FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CIVILIZATION STRESS AND BACKCOUNTRY HEART-SINGING JOY YOU EXPLAINED 💖💖
I always feel like I'm watching a motorcycle movie when viewing your videos,
We hired a guide for a north of Lake Superior ride this summer. It was an amazing area to ride and I highly recommend it. Having been told of a new 50km section of ‘easy’ hydro cut he led us on a new route that he didn’t preride. For us intermediate to advanced riders it was a very challenging section. A lot of the rock gardens, then deep sand, then rocky or muddy water crossings and it began to rain about 3kms into the trail. About half was the same as your steep tough rock garden descent, both up and down. Those baby head or bigger stones provide little purchase and roll around under the bike. It was the toughest riding most of us have done. Up there is without cell signal so your relying on GPSs for rough wayfinding and InReach or Spot devices if help is needed. It took nearly six hours to traverse 50kms. Now that it’s been a couple months in the rear view mirror it’s become the highlight ride of the 2021 season, at the time it was hell. We named the route Purgatory, a name that’s stuck and is now the ‘official’ trail name within our riding community. We were riding gear laden 1200GS, 800GSA, F650GS and a couple KLR 650s. As far as we know only one other experienced big bike group has attempted it but the group turned around after a few kilometres. This was a great video, the in helmet live VO is great! Happy New Year!
I'll just say, ditto on the helmet mic/cam footage. And - you've sold me on buying a CRF300 to do my exploring out west. 330 lbs. sounds a lot better than 600 lbs. to pick up the 5th or 6th time. Tho due respect to you getting your big bike through that challenge. I don't know how big you are, but the 1200 GS is a lot of bike for anyone on that terrain.
I also want to say that you are a very good extemporaneous speaker. Nor many are. Kudos! And, you 'keep it real'. No posing, jumping, vamping for the camera. You are who you are and that's plenty. Keep em coming.
Thanks for the feedback. It's appreciated!
One more thing to say, “You’re an excellent teacher!”
this channel deserves more than a million subscribers. very informative and adventurous .
Hi Sterling. Another great video. Really enjoyed the helmet commentary. Keep it up. Safe journeys.
Glad you enjoyed it
Hey mate. This video is great, helmet comms show the really time challenge of a big bike riding on the trail. I ride a 1200 explorer and was recovered from a black diamond trail 2 days ago. I been watching you for a long time now. Keep making this great stuff mate.
Great video. Loved the helmet cam and audio. Felt like I was along for the ride. Brilliant..
Man, that was a butt -puckering rocky track returning to civilization! Great job keeping your cool and focus on the task. Appreciate your sharing and perspective of solo riding.
Sterling we love the drama!!! And the helmet comms are great. I really enjoyed this video 👌🏻
Good stuff , I know that saying " I'm not on the right road" I say it to myself all the time 😂
It’s like the stress is dripping off my elbows after a while. Sometimes it takes a whole tank of get to get to that level of peace.
Man, I so feel your internal dialogue in those tense moments. I often go mountain camping on a 1200GSA, almost always riding solo, and have been over many a Colorado/Arizona mountain pass that gets seriously gnarly like yours just did. You were on your game, and were remarkably thinking the exact same things that go through my head, but that I'm not filming to document! Really enjoyable to watch. Two wheels up, brother.
PS: I didn't see, but can you remember what tires you were running?
Thanks again Sterling! Having the commentary in the helmet is great! Listening to you while in these tough situations does make a difference to the viewer. I was getting a little excited/stressed in those rocky areas, been there done that. Good advice about not getting yourself into a place you can't get out of. Thanks again for taking the time to produce these videos so we may ride along and see wonderful country back in the summer sitting here in the snow. The Rocky Mountains, wonder where it gets it name, ha.
Now that's a proper adventure motorcycle!
FANTASTIC! The helmet audio just put this on a whole other level! Thank you so much for sharing not only the beautiful content and the nice camping scenes but also the REALITY of what goes on for 90% of these trips. Stay safe ouf there!
Beautiful backwoods scenery, an organized kitchen bag, skillful riding through rocky paths and providing us a narrative from your audio in your helmet. I felt like I was experiencing the adventure alongside, Sterling. Loved this, thank you.
Thank you!
@Interrupting Aging How’s that working? The whole interrupting aging thing? We are literally dying to know!
nice movie enjoyed watching it, best wishes for 2022
Good video and I think we've all had those same thoughts about the trail. Can you link to the camp kitchen organizer you had hanging from your bars?
Great to see you back in the saddle Stirling. Happy 2022 to You and Eva 👏👍🇬🇧
Good to see gloves after 22:53👍
Keepn it real! And highly adventurous! Thk u Sterling!
Thank you, Sterling, for another great upload and all the work that went into it.
Thank you.. Love your videos may the Lord continue to keep you safe on all your adventures. Waiting for the snow to melt in Michigan...
Sterling, you’re such an inspiration. Love watching your videos; gives me new ideas which are much more efficient and effective. Thank you so much, and Happy New Year!
A dirt riding buddy of mine used to say ''its not a party till somebody crashes''. God, I hated that saying😖😖
Thanks for the excellent video. The helmet audio really helps the viewer get an understanding of exactly what you are going through when facing challenging terrain - great stuff. It's also nice to know that even a very experienced, capable rider such as yourself doesn't just glide down trails like that!
I was on the edge of my seat sterling, glad you made it out safe 👍🏻👍🏻
Now that was a fun trip to watch…from the couch. Ha. Thanks for taking us along on Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride (Disneyland)
Glad you enjoyed it!
good to see you again,enjoy your adventures thanks for sharing
Love the video!
I’ve been watching your content for a long while. I love it all. Thanks for sharing your travels and trials, on the trails!
You ROCK!
Your Videos are the best! Thank you for sharing.
I added a Nanuk camera case to my 790 Adventure this fall after seeing it in one of your earlier videos. I have it on a quick release plate.
It is a nice step up for carrying several camera bodies and a drone on the motophoto trips.
Thanks for showing people both sides of the mountain. We often see the romantic ride portion but often miss the “geez, this is hard, what was I thinking” moments that often make up the rides on a medium or large adventure bike.
It sure feels rewarding when the ride ends and you can reflect on the trip.
Hey John, where did you get the quick release plate and how does it attached to your case?
John, I want to know where you got your quick mount also as I have an 890R and want to mount an Nunuk box. Cheers.
Hi John Do you have any more info on how you mounted your case
Thanks Sterling! Happy new year! 🙌
Even my heart was racing coming back down the mountain, the mic works well, adds another dimension to the adventure. Love from Scotland
Thanks for sharing Sterling that was inspiring and instructive. Your helmet mic brought a whole new sense of being there. Awesome!
Great video. It is an excellent example when to know your limits when you are riding by yourself.
Bracing for the second atmospheric river in as many weeks here on the central Oregon Coast. Thanks for a dry video. Excellent as always. Thank you Sterling 👍🏻
Nice honest video. Thank you Sir.
The in-helmet voice-over is awesome.
Oh how I wish there were roads like this in my country, to drive on legally.
Sterling, what a great video! I love the way you talked about the feeling of having to ride through all the "normal" stuff. The riding footage with narration was equally super. It makes us realize we all go through the same things. I do tend to be more conservative when solo, but there are times where you just don't know what your going to get. Thanks again.
Making me jealous as I sit in the snow with the bike parked
Sterling, well done Sir!! that looked some very rough and trick terrain and being able to talk whilst you ride has taken your already excellent production up a level, really enjoy your stuff. Happy new year to you and your lady.
You are the Best Sterling! I watch a lot of videos on UA-cam and in my humble opinion yours are the best! Keep up the great work and Happy New Year!
Another superb adventure riding video and thanks, sir.
Brilliant and entertaining as usual, thanks for sharing!
Happy new year Sterling, great vantage point and your ride, keep the videos coming. Tony
I feel this in my soul brother. Ride safe
Respect! I doubt I could do those backroads as well as you did. Top marks for persisting. A great video to watch.
Thanks
Sandy
Hello Sterling, Your video productions are always excellent and the helmet commentary was a great addition on this rough trail. Thank-you for taking me along.
Sterling, this is an excellent video (as always)! This is a great contrast and teaching session when you compare it to your video in AZ where it became a survival struggle. Love your work and please keep these videos coming!
Cheers!
Much appreciated!
Great Video Sterling…my brother and I took the same wrong turn on the North side of Georgia pass a couple of years ago. It dead ended at the bottom of a loose talus slope and took a huge effort to negotiate and get turned around…you made the right choice!
I held my breath while you rode down that hill. Thanks for another great episode 😊
Your comments about road condition’s for motorcycles vs. 4 wheelers are absolutely correct. Things that a truck wouldn’t even slow down for are virtual road blocks for me. Yet I can blow through sections, honking and waving to Jeeper’s who are out of their rigs scratching their heads. Congratulations on another fantastic video story. Your channel is the best.
You're such a great source of entertainment and inspiration for me, Sterling. Thanks for the work you put in to share with us.
My pleasure!
Happy New Year Sterling. Great video as always.
Wow what an adventure ! So glad you had the helmet cam and commentary going that made it so much more personal and brought us right into it with you ! Great job !
Thanks for sharing
Wow! What a great ride! Love the route you took. Very adventurous
happy new year Noren and Eva, many good adventures and health. ✌️😜
What a road, awesome but hard. Great video.
I've seen you cook a hundred times and I always like, so please don't ever stop!! Completely agree with your choice of rides! Much better when riding solo to pick roads that lower the risk but still bring the enjoyment you're looking for in a ride!!
Love videos like this
Really like the cook bag / setup you have. Any chance you have a list of everything in it? I’m sure others would be interested, and if so, may be a good future video for the channel since we all have to eat! Thanks for the great content Sterling!
ua-cam.com/video/SzypftP67Tc/v-deo.html
Sterling detailed a lot in the episode above. I think it includes his cook bag.
ua-cam.com/video/8zdr81wzho0/v-deo.html
Near the end of this episode, Sterling reviews the Camp Kitchen bag.
@@johncollinsworth6754 thanks John! I went though his channel and found one with even more info. Link is below in case you were interested as well, I appreciate your help!
ua-cam.com/video/8yHsMeOmXkM/v-deo.html
Awesome episode !!!! YOU are a legend!!!! Cheers from Greece 🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷
Loved the setup and execution of this video, great content. You just keep getting better man!
Nice video, thanks!
I tried the Washington BDR section 3 on a T700 and it was the same way....rocky and steep and scared the hell out of me. Awesome video as always, I love watching your adventures.
Woe. Quite nervous for you at a few points. Could certainly hear the anxiety in your breathing. Good work at keeping cool. I ride alone often and that's a good reminder of what could happen. Happy New Year to you and Eva, Sterling! Love the videos.
I always thought going up was much easier than going down, given the same route...love your vids, thanks for sharing.
Great footage, that’s a really nice looking valley, be great to explore it!
Nice set up, it’s good to have your gear all organised and sorted 😎
I’m with you on the city driving. It’s incredibly boring and much more dangerous than being in nature. Great video!
I just love your videos ♥️♥️♥️
Great video, I live in Colorado and can not wait to go out and do similar Adventures.
Much respect, Stirling. Doing those rocks on my loaded GS would take my skills to the limit. The helmet mic lets us share the adventure with you in a much more personal way. Oh, and the intro drone shots are epic as always. Well done.
100% agree, I feel the same way. I don't mind people but at the same time I do and riding or camping father away from structured life the better. Love the channel man, thanks
Great video. I really like the helmet Chat. Happy New Year to you and yours.
Wow that was intense on the big GS, glad you made it through with just one minor tip over kudos on that ride!
Always look forward to your next video, wish we had that great country side in the UK to explore, thanks for sharing 😊
Glad you had fun in my backyard in Colorado. Georgia is fun and just challenging enough to keep you honest on a loaded water buffalo.
Real great video, I really liked the down hill rock road, extremely informative. Thank you.
Loved the 1st person perspective of this vid!
Great drone footage and what a difficult ride down the north side!
Awesome episode. Love this type of content. I can’t wait for the WYBDR to come out. Herd it’s gonna be close to 1,000 miles from start to finish. Safe riding.
Great content!!
Couldn't have said it better myself! I'm headed out on a month-long ride tomorrow!
Nicely done, friend. Looking forward to seeing you & Eva later this month.
Well done! Solo adventure riding can put you here..been there! handlded it well, keep smart and calm. Nice job riding those rocks!
MTC raw! Nice! Enjoyed the behind the scenes footage and live commentary.
Having bear spray is a good last defense. But the single best thing you can do in bear country is not attract the bears. Not cooking at your campsite and storing food away from you campsite and safely, is the thing you can do to prevent ever having to use that bear spray. Cooking where you sleep is sending out those food scents to every bear in the area to let them know where you are and that you have food. It is much easier to prevent bear encounters then it is to deal with them.
Off my soap box, the riding footage in this vid was fantastic, and the views amazing as always!
My avatar is on Georgia. Started on the Breckenridge side on a Tenere and went back to my van and traded it for a 500 XCW.
You could always ask the guys in the quads for directions? Lol. I never ask either! 🤪
I like the helmet mic!
Best video yet. More helmet comm videos. You have a lot of great videos.
Oh damn Sterling that ride down was very difficult. Jim and I watched with stomach in knots.
What is the Nanuk case model nr? Found it on your Amazon gear store link - Nanuk 920
Great Vid!!