I find that wildlife is more afraid of me than I am of them. In my opinion, noise is your best friend. I've done my fair share of shouting and yelling through my tent. I've even started up my bike in the middle of the night and revved it up a bit to scare stuff away that I could hear but not see. I find that I'm more afraid of the unknown and what I can't see than I am if I know what's out there. Damn unknown gets me every single time.
Tim! Wow! 🦁🙈 totally with you, sleeping that night would have been an impossibility! Thanks for humanizing ADV travel. The dead-end trail and the mountain lion in your vlog, take the beautiful, shiny BDR films (which I’m sure we all love) and put a “hey, I’m alone out here” face on the experience! Tim, thanks for making it real and sharing the fears, frustrations and anxieties which after all, are what makes doing things like this the growth experiences they are. Outstanding job! One of your best!
Every single bit of that incredible landscape you just shared in both of these videos literally put the most amazingly warm smile in my soul. I'm a firm believer that there is know better way to see the world than on two wheels. Thank you Tim! Ride safe
I know this is an older video but I wanted to thank you for your honesty. I’ve dealt with anxiety since I was a teenager so I know what paralyzing fear feels like and it’s good to remember that you can be scared and you’ll still be fine. Thanks for sharing!
We all get spooked. What helps me is remembering I would rather go doing something I love then of old age on the couche wishing I would have done things I loved .
We were in a tent one night on the side of a volcano in mexico. we heard something outside and we were convinced it was the bull(s) we had seen nearby earlier that evening. went out to scope it out and it was mice running through our packs. Yup mistook mice for a bull. That's the mind hard at work.
Great story! I had a mountain lion cross my path here in Ontario, I get it, they are beautiful. I was just sharing this recently, I was asleep in my tent and was startled awake by what seemed like a roar. But I wasn’t sure if I dreamt it or if it was real, so my eyes are wide, I am listening to silence, my brain replaying the sound trying to understand it. Then underneath me, beneath my tent floor I feel a root bulge upwards and twist, immediately outside my tent something massive has moved and with each step the compression of the soil is causing the roots in the earth underneath to squirm. I can’t move, I can’t breathe,I can hear the heavy almost snore sounding breaths on the other side of my tent fabric, I remember I have my camera and think maybe I can charge the flash to temporarily blind what I now understood is a bear should it rip into my tent. Just at that second I feel the presence of another bear at the opposite side, and then suddenly the big bear roars a short roar and runs around the tent and swats the other bear. The roar was so loud it’s echoing in my head, like a ringing in my ears, through the sounds echo I can feel the bears are now wandering off my campsite. In the morning I could make out the massive paw prints in the soil, even where the big bear shoved the smaller footed one. There were bits of fur stuck in the bark of a tree. I think it was a baby bear that wandered too close to the tent, the mother wasn’t happy about it being near ‘me’ or the tent, who knows, so she encouraged her cub to leave the area, protecting it. I didn’t camp in remote campsites for three years after that night, only at popular crowded campgrounds. It’s a sobering feeling when you have a close encounter. Great video as always! And of course, I now pack bear spray, bring it and a knife into the tent at night, probably overkill as the reality is animals so rarely attack people. No food is ever prepared near or in contact with anything to do with my sleep system or tent. Never.
It’s amazing how the mind plays tricks on you at your most vulnerable times! I’ve been in the same situation several times, pretty crazy! It’s always been “nothing”...but it sure makes you wonder! I always carry a sidearm camping...to many reasons to have it and not need it! Hearing something will still mess with your head though! I appreciate you sharing your struggles with us...it says a lot about the kind of person you are! I can’t wait for the next one, ride safe Tim!! ✌🏼
WOW TIM! What an entertaining video. I tend to let my mind run wild sometimes too, it happens. But hey, you survived and it makes it easier next time it happens. Thanks for a great video, one of your best.
Great story and filming! Rode the Idaho BDR 2 years ago, but we had many tarmac detours and hotel stays due to forest fires. This year we went back (from Portland OR) to ride the Magruder corridor as it had just closed when we arrived at Elk City. We rode it backwards from the BDR route, Darby MT to Grangeville ID and it was great fun!
I had a night of terror in a tent, only to find out in the morning that it was a squirrel bounding around on the forest floor, covered in dead crispy leaves! He made a hell of a noise at night!
OMG I had almost the identical experience backpacking solo in Banff National Park in Canada. I woke to hear something moving outside my tent, it moved off, I dozed, then it returned rubbing up along my tent, moved off, I dozed, then it was back huffing and grunting next to my tent. All this was over a 2-3 hour time span; I was terrified, exhausted, sitting with my Swiss Army knife in hand feeling helpless and really vulnerable the whole time. I’m certain it was a bear, but the ground was hard and no tracks the next day leaving me to question my sanity for sure. The only consolation is that it makes for a great story for years to come, Tim.
I’ve watched all types of videos on UA-cam for the past several years (as has the rest of the world). Had to say, yours are by far the most enjoyable to watch. I’ve laughed & cried (no joke). Thank you for all of the work that goes into posting these for us. All the best.
Tim, that fear has gripped me more than once. Irrational but that is how the human brain works I guess. It’s all good brother. That little single track terrified me!!! You got skills my friend!!! Love it, keep on keepin’ on!!! Via con Dios.
hunny courage is not the absence of fear; it's the ability to move forward in spite of it. u are very courageous indeed. what absolutely stunning landscapes that made my heart sing! thank you for sharing the best part of urself as well. u have my admiration and my prayers.
Oh my gosh Tim! Just watching this one had me on the edge of my seat. First the dead end trail - and wow - muscling your bike up with a drop off on the other side. I hate when that happens. Followed by a cougar sighting and night terrors. I’m put in mind some of my own adventures with wildlife at night and having my trail turn into nothing and realizing all I can do is try to get back out the way I came - after figuring out how to get the bike turned around. Yikes! What a great story. Thanks so much for sharing it.
This is exactly what I was thinking!!! I carry a kickstand pad so it doesn't bury in the dirt as much... but it works on my Goldwing... so you can't say it doesn't work 'cause it's too heavy!!!
Awesome video brotha! Just beautiful, an inspiration for me to get "out there" more often. I choose to carry a side-arm, and a high-lumen flashlight...I sleep like a baby ever since. Thanks for the vid!
Scary harry 😎👍, next time should as loud as you can and run out of your tent, moving your arms at the same time. You can also put a 44magnum under you pillow, that stops everything
Another great video, we are our own worst enemy. Turning that bike around did suck though. One good thing about having a bad day. It makes you appreciate the good ones that much more. Thank you for the vid
Obe 1 “Tim” obe, the force (of thousands of fellow riders) is with you, (through your lens). You are safe. Allow the Force to guide your path. 👍🏼 👏👏👏 😎
A good bushcraft tip is to collect dry tinder when you come across it so you don't have to hunt for it in the dark. Keep some on your bike just in case. I also like to sharpen a 6' branch when I backpack and keep it by my tent. Leave it behind when you go. Camping that close to water your going to run into wildlife.
A trick I learned from a dealer about maneuvering the bike in tight spaces is to balance your bike on your side stand. You can put the whole weight of the bike on the side stand and balance it. It's really easy to even do a 180 over the stand to completely turn the bike around.
Amazing to totally escape into your world. You mentioned the mountain lion when you were visiting but it was really cool to hear the whole story. Looking forward to the next. Video of this series!
back in 2008, i remember getting run out of my campsite by a griz in the bridger nat'l forest. i ended up sleeping on my air mattress in a church parking lot, sans tent. thanks for the memory. :-)
I can soo relate to your fear. I have camped a lot in bear country Alaska. You hear those sounds outside your tent, you know there is something out there. Heart starts pounding, eyes wide open, etc. I always get out of the tent and look around. Figure I can always hide behind my bike. Better then staying in the tent and not knowing what's going to eat me.😩
I know the creepy feeling, Tim. I and a couple of buddies used to go camping when hunting in remote areas. One night two glowing eyes were staring at use from some shrubs by a rock wall while we were making dinner. I threw a good sized rock at the upper part of the rock wall, and what ever it was, and it was big, ran off. I really did not want to fire my rifle not knowing what it was. Keep the spray handy.
Another great video with a great choice of music. I feel your pain of picking up a fully loaded GS up in difficult trails. The mind can really spook us, especially when we hear things in the dark. Keep living the dream.
I can so relate to this video. I hiked the Appalachian Trail several years ago and camped alone probably half the time. The imagination is a powerful thing. Although I had my fair share of bear encounters I was always amazed at how much noise even the smallest of critters could make at night, let alone deer etc.At first I was shit scared many nights but after while I just got used to it and could sleep anywhere. Of course back east we don't have mountain lions and grizzlies . Great video. Loved the personal touch.
Dang Tim .... that was a bit spooky. Did you check for critter foot prints when the sun came up? Another entertaining video... thanks for bringing us along.
LUV THE MUSIC FOR YOUR VIDEO. IT WAS LIKE IT WAS WRITTEN FOR THE FANTASTIC SCENERY YOU WERE RIDING THRU. IT MADE THE VIDEO THAT MUCH MORE "EXCITING." GOOD PICK. THANKS FOR THE "RIDE"; A BEAUTIFUL VIDEO. P.S. JUST ORDERED "DA BOOK." CAN'T WAIT TO GET IT!! THANKS FOR YOUR CREATION & BEST OF LUCK TO YOU!!! HOPE YOU SELL A MILLION COPIES...FOR YOUR NEXT MILLION MILES. RIDE ON!!!!!
I keep my bear spray zip tied to my frame within reach when riding. A Velcro strap to keep it from bouncing out. I also would rather have the spray than my 9mm (which is with me too). Confession also, I ALWAYS get a little nervous when camping alone. You're selling me on Idaho!
Love this series! Solo BDR is a goal of mine, I have done chunks of NM and CO. I had a similar scared experience on the NMBDR on the first night, it was a cow... :)
My wife and I were on a motorcycle trip and camping in a deserted campground in the Malheur NF in Oregon when I was woke up in the middle of the night by a car engine idling near our tent. I had a hard time getting back to sleep because I'm usually more scared of other humans than I am of animals. Love your adventure BTW
Turn around on a narrow trail. If you have enough room and a suitable surface. Try putting the bike on the center stand. You can then spin it around. Sometimes you can tilt it up on one leg of the center stand to make this easier to do.
Dang you are wiry and strong huh? I am impressed how you pick up that loaded GS !! Be careful tho, I have had friends hurt their backs picking up big bikes. Be safe out there
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Big cat would freak us all out! Good wake up call. Surprising rattlesnakes is another concern, especially at night. Flashlight at the ground survey, or die.
I was hoping you would turn around sooner than later Tim. It's hard not to poke your nose up those places and.....what a brilliant camp site. No doubt you'll have some bugger off spray in the tent with you next time lol. Great vid and hand picked music to seal the deal.
Just a tip for future. If you put your side stand down and get off the bike use the stand as a pivot.Takes a little practice to find the balance point but very easy once you get it. Saved my ass a hundred times with my KTM 1290.
I know that kinda fear too!! It's such a horrible feeling when it happens but when you wake up eventually in the morning and it's all light and calm you think "I'm such an idiot" hahaha. Yup, been down that road a few times, sleepless night, mind racing, it's a funny thing. Oh, and I bought my GS yesterday so I'll start getting some videos up in the coming months of travels in Australia. Pick her up this afternoon, very excited! I have you to thank for that! Looking forward to Part 3!! Sleep better tonight!
I’m loving your stories Tim... inspiring me. I don’t have an adventure bike though. I ride big cruiser Honda Valkyrie 1800cc of pure comfort. I won’t be taking her on any of those sorts of roads I can tell you! Lol But I am planning a solo trip around Australia next August. Three months of fun and adventure. If I was bit younger I might have done it on a different bike. I’m doing it my style regardless. Ride safe and watch out for those bears and cougars !!
I was wondering if you were going to sleep well that night after seeing that mountain lion. Then your confession, I have to say, you had me laughing. Amazing when it gets dark everything changes. Then we are not so brave anymore. Specially when you can't see your hands in front of your face. I had almost that same experience, but mine was a practical joke by a friend. He had a better laugh of course, he expose my weakness. Thanks for sharing. Now I know we have another thing in common. Being spooked. Ha Ha !
Hey Tim another great video. As soon as you said you saw a mountain lion I thought , I wouldn’t want to be camping in that area. 😃😂. Kind of like when I camp in campsites with bear warnings. Every sound I hear I think there is a bear. Keep them coming.
Just an FYI: big cats don't generally attack the throat. Both African lions, jaguars and cougars generally attack by biting the back of the neck/skull. You're welcome to this moment in the wilds nature factoid. But seriously, You're doing a grand job with your channel, and I look forward to each new chapter. Thanks for showing what kind of life is possible with just a little effort.
Thanks for the cautionary tale, Tim. A few TIPS for others who get spooked by wildlife: make lots of NOISE. Most animals, especially cats & even bears, will run off when you yell at them. Number 2: STAY IN YOUR TENT. While a bear might try to get into a tent if they smell food, they'll likely move away from a large object making lots of noise. A big cat is never going to try to get into your tent but they might be tempted to attack if you get out. And if you're traveling with bear spray, keep it handy ;-)
Another great video. Loved the music. I always carry a firearm with me. 9mm for black bear and cougar here in Michigan, 44 mag for grizzly country. It helps me get a good nights sleep to have a great day the next day. I’ve never had to use them, but I sleep like a baby.
Yes! I just did my first solo overnight trip and it was a little spooky but not bad. Luckily what you talked about in this video didn't happen to me. Ride and camp safe man.
Yep, been there too, brother. It happens to all of us and it's nothing to be ashamed of. It's a natural survival instinct. I was camping in the sandhills of NC and was kept up all night by pine cones falling on the ground. Of course I didn't realize what it was till the morning. My paranoia had me thinking some psycho was throwing rocks at my campsite trying to spook me out of my hooch. I now do SLLS (stop, look, listen, smell) for about 30 mins before the sun goes down. I'm mostly trying to identify the sounds around me so that I don't get spooked by them later on.
Glad to see you are with the GS. I have about 30k miles on my 2017. I have become a bit paranoid about something breaking that will literally cost me a fortune. Have you had any issues with your alternator or rear shock? Those I heard were the most expensive items. Your vids are amazing this one was amazing. Camping scares the crap out of me for exactly the reasons you just covered here.
Hey FTA and adventure fans, I’ve been solo wilderness camping for 60+ years and I have to tell you that those primal fears are there to keep us alive. I’d suggest an item that never fails to warn off critters, both animal and human: a handheld, CO2 air horn. They are very small and store very well. You can buy them at Walmart or any hardware or sports store. A single humongously loud blast instantly alters a predators’ intentions into flight mode. In Utah’s Hobble Creek Canyon I watched a black bear turn and run so quickly that he took part of a fence with him. I have a concealed carry permit for my 9mm; however, I feel more confident with my air horn!
Carrying a gun can be very helpful in dealing with feelings of vulnerability and fear. The unfortunate fact is that guns carried for "personal safety" are statistically more likely to bring you harm than to prevent it. I personally own almost a dozen guns. I use them to shoot targets and for hunting. I quit carrying guns for "self defense" many years ago. Carry a gun if you feel that you must but stop deluding yourself into believing that you are doing it for safety.
I can totally relate. One night in my tent I kept hearing sounds of something messing with my tent. I was petrified imagining that it must be a bear. After not being able to get back to sleep I got up the nerve to unzip the tent and look outside. I was sure a bear was going to grab me by the head and drag me from the tent. I looked around and it was snowing. Snow would build up on the tent until it got heavy enough to slide down the tent. I got myself so scared. It was crazy. The only other time I've been that terrified was when I was in Jr. High, home alone and watched psycho. It's amazing what fear does to sensory acuity.
Incorporate nap time in your top 10's Tim. Personally, I've needed naps and riden on without taking the time to rest. Mistakes are made when you're tired. Dave
This summer near Mount Adams in Washington I was certain that a cougar was staring me down from about 40yards awayand when it didn't move after 30 minutes I finally got the courage to look closer and it was just part of a stump.
Watch out for big foot you might try putting down the center stand and spinning the bike around or put the kickstand down and pull to the kickstand side and you can turn around that way also
I find that wildlife is more afraid of me than I am of them.
In my opinion, noise is your best friend. I've done my fair share of shouting and yelling through my tent. I've even started up my bike in the middle of the night and revved it up a bit to scare stuff away that I could hear but not see.
I find that I'm more afraid of the unknown and what I can't see than I am if I know what's out there. Damn unknown gets me every single time.
Well your comment gives me some strength to go solo camping on my bike atleast. I want to start but just too damn scared of the dark unknown.
Tim! Wow! 🦁🙈 totally with you, sleeping that night would have been an impossibility! Thanks for humanizing ADV travel. The dead-end trail and the mountain lion in your vlog, take the beautiful, shiny BDR films (which I’m sure we all love) and put a “hey, I’m alone out here” face on the experience! Tim, thanks for making it real and sharing the fears, frustrations and anxieties which after all, are what makes doing things like this the growth experiences they are. Outstanding job! One of your best!
Thank you John! Well said my friend, great comment as always.
So well said
Every single bit of that incredible landscape you just shared in both of these videos literally put the most amazingly warm smile in my soul. I'm a firm believer that there is know better way to see the world than on two wheels. Thank you Tim! Ride safe
Thank you my friend! I appreciate that!
I know this is an older video but I wanted to thank you for your honesty. I’ve dealt with anxiety since I was a teenager so I know what paralyzing fear feels like and it’s good to remember that you can be scared and you’ll still be fine.
Thanks for sharing!
We all get spooked. What helps me is remembering I would rather go doing something I love then of old age on the couche wishing I would have done things I loved .
We were in a tent one night on the side of a volcano in mexico. we heard something outside and we were convinced it was the bull(s) we had seen nearby earlier that evening. went out to scope it out and it was mice running through our packs. Yup mistook mice for a bull. That's the mind hard at work.
One of your best vids yet. But I will say if it were me I'd be packing my 357.
Very entertaining video.😎
Great story! I had a mountain lion cross my path here in Ontario, I get it, they are beautiful. I was just sharing this recently, I was asleep in my tent and was startled awake by what seemed like a roar. But I wasn’t sure if I dreamt it or if it was real, so my eyes are wide, I am listening to silence, my brain replaying the sound trying to understand it. Then underneath me, beneath my tent floor I feel a root bulge upwards and twist, immediately outside my tent something massive has moved and with each step the compression of the soil is causing the roots in the earth underneath to squirm. I can’t move, I can’t breathe,I can hear the heavy almost snore sounding breaths on the other side of my tent fabric, I remember I have my camera and think maybe I can charge the flash to temporarily blind what I now understood is a bear should it rip into my tent. Just at that second I feel the presence of another bear at the opposite side, and then suddenly the big bear roars a short roar and runs around the tent and swats the other bear. The roar was so loud it’s echoing in my head, like a ringing in my ears, through the sounds echo I can feel the bears are now wandering off my campsite. In the morning I could make out the massive paw prints in the soil, even where the big bear shoved the smaller footed one. There were bits of fur stuck in the bark of a tree. I think it was a baby bear that wandered too close to the tent, the mother wasn’t happy about it being near ‘me’ or the tent, who knows, so she encouraged her cub to leave the area, protecting it. I didn’t camp in remote campsites for three years after that night, only at popular crowded campgrounds. It’s a sobering feeling when you have a close encounter. Great video as always! And of course, I now pack bear spray, bring it and a knife into the tent at night, probably overkill as the reality is animals so rarely attack people. No food is ever prepared near or in contact with anything to do with my sleep system or tent. Never.
Very human. Be human and document the experience.
This is one reason why I went with the 310gs, I can easily handle it and turn it around
Glad you made it out safely!
Great video. Great showing the mixture of highlights and lows of travelling in the back country
Stunning scenery, thank you for sharing your journey, keep safe.
It’s amazing how the mind plays tricks on you at your most vulnerable times! I’ve been in the same situation several times, pretty crazy! It’s always been “nothing”...but it sure makes you wonder! I always carry a sidearm camping...to many reasons to have it and not need it! Hearing something will still mess with your head though! I appreciate you sharing your struggles with us...it says a lot about the kind of person you are! I can’t wait for the next one, ride safe Tim!! ✌🏼
WOW TIM! What an entertaining video. I tend to let my mind run wild sometimes too, it happens. But hey, you survived and it makes it easier next time it happens. Thanks for a great video, one of your best.
Great story and filming! Rode the Idaho BDR 2 years ago, but we had many tarmac detours and hotel stays due to forest fires. This year we went back (from Portland OR) to ride the Magruder corridor as it had just closed when we arrived at Elk City. We rode it backwards from the BDR route, Darby MT to Grangeville ID and it was great fun!
Wow, what an adventure! Amazing places and experiences.. Thanks for sharing Tim, and as always, ride safely!
Very relatable. And really, a wonderful book too, that you've written. Makes watching these videos even more engaging
I had a night of terror in a tent, only to find out in the morning that it was a squirrel bounding around on the forest floor, covered in dead crispy leaves! He made a hell of a noise at night!
This was a great video that confession part was amazing. I’m not gonna lie I would have def pooped myself. Great video !!
OMG I had almost the identical experience backpacking solo in Banff National Park in Canada. I woke to hear something moving outside my tent, it moved off, I dozed, then it returned rubbing up along my tent, moved off, I dozed, then it was back huffing and grunting next to my tent. All this was over a 2-3 hour time span; I was terrified, exhausted, sitting with my Swiss Army knife in hand feeling helpless and really vulnerable the whole time. I’m certain it was a bear, but the ground was hard and no tracks the next day leaving me to question my sanity for sure. The only consolation is that it makes for a great story for years to come, Tim.
I’ve watched all types of videos on UA-cam for the past several years (as has the rest of the world). Had to say, yours are by far the most enjoyable to watch. I’ve laughed & cried (no joke). Thank you for all of the work that goes into posting these for us. All the best.
Tim, that fear has gripped me more than once. Irrational but that is how the human brain works I guess. It’s all good brother. That little single track terrified me!!! You got skills my friend!!! Love it, keep on keepin’ on!!! Via con Dios.
Thanks Rik! I appreciate that.
hunny courage is not the absence of fear; it's the ability to move forward in spite of it. u are very courageous indeed. what absolutely stunning landscapes that made my heart sing! thank you for sharing the best part of urself as well. u have my admiration and my prayers.
Thank you my friend! Well said.
Really enjoy your videos! What an adventures!
Oh my gosh Tim! Just watching this one had me on the edge of my seat. First the dead end trail - and wow - muscling your bike up with a drop off on the other side. I hate when that happens. Followed by a cougar sighting and night terrors. I’m put in mind some of my own adventures with wildlife at night and having my trail turn into nothing and realizing all I can do is try to get back out the way I came - after figuring out how to get the bike turned around. Yikes! What a great story. Thanks so much for sharing it.
Dude, sidestand turn, google it & practice. :)
Thanx for good videos - grettings from swden! :)
This is exactly what I was thinking!!! I carry a kickstand pad so it doesn't bury in the dirt as much... but it works on my Goldwing... so you can't say it doesn't work 'cause it's too heavy!!!
Wow!! Idaho her looks amazing. Stay safe and have fun in your travels. Thank you just amazing glad your ok.
Awesome video brotha! Just beautiful, an inspiration for me to get "out there" more often. I choose to carry a side-arm, and a high-lumen flashlight...I sleep like a baby ever since. Thanks for the vid!
Scary harry 😎👍, next time should as loud as you can and run out of your tent, moving your arms at the same time. You can also put a 44magnum under you pillow, that stops everything
Another great video, we are our own worst enemy. Turning that bike around did suck though. One good thing about having a bad day. It makes you appreciate the good ones that much more. Thank you for the vid
Breathtaking scenery, but that micro-trail in the beginning looked like a task and a half! Glad you made it through the night... rough!
That sinking feeling when you realize you’re not on the right road
That absolute fear laying in the tent in a remote site like that - I can so relate in similar situation !! make you feel so alive, afterwards - lol
Bahahaha! Thanks for your confession! That provided some great laughter. Only because I have been there and understand completely. Great video.
Obe 1 “Tim” obe, the force (of thousands of fellow riders) is with you, (through your lens). You are safe. Allow the Force to guide your path. 👍🏼 👏👏👏 😎
Nice one Tim, up to your usual standard, I see, stunning scenery, brilliant. Stay safe.
A good bushcraft tip is to collect dry tinder when you come across it so you don't have to hunt for it in the dark.
Keep some on your bike just in case.
I also like to sharpen a 6' branch when I backpack and keep it by my tent. Leave it behind when you go.
Camping that close to water your going to run into wildlife.
Great part 2!!!
Enjoy the bike life
Another great video Tim. Very insightful I think we all have had nights like that. You just have the guts to say so! Stay safe out there.
Hey Bro you warned us about mountain lions in your FEB 8 Video, bet you never thought you’d meet up with one 😉
A trick I learned from a dealer about maneuvering the bike in tight spaces is to balance your bike on your side stand. You can put the whole weight of the bike on the side stand and balance it. It's really easy to even do a 180 over the stand to completely turn the bike around.
You earned yourself a great story :) Thanks for sharing....ride safely.
Thanks for keeping it raw!
one of my favourite videos so far..you just keep getting better babe..looking forward to the next episode
Amazing to totally escape into your world. You mentioned the mountain lion when you were visiting but it was really cool to hear the whole story. Looking forward to the next. Video of this series!
back in 2008, i remember getting run out of my campsite by a griz in the bridger nat'l forest. i ended up sleeping on my air mattress in a church parking lot, sans tent. thanks for the memory. :-)
I can soo relate to your fear. I have camped a lot in bear country Alaska. You hear those sounds outside your tent, you know there is something out there. Heart starts pounding, eyes wide open, etc. I always get out of the tent and look around. Figure I can always hide behind my bike. Better then staying in the tent and not knowing what's going to eat me.😩
I know the creepy feeling, Tim. I and a couple of buddies used to go camping when hunting in remote areas. One night two glowing eyes were staring at use from some shrubs by a rock wall while we were making dinner. I threw a good sized rock at the upper part of the rock wall, and what ever it was, and it was big, ran off. I really did not want to fire my rifle not knowing what it was. Keep the spray handy.
And great video, thanks!
Tim, it was cool talking with you today ! Got home and watched some of your videos. That is awesome stay safe and enjoy the ride!
Josh it was great talking with you! Thanks for checking out some of my videos!
Another great video with a great choice of music. I feel your pain of picking up a fully loaded GS up in difficult trails. The mind can really spook us, especially when we hear things in the dark. Keep living the dream.
That sure puts the meaning of adventure into adventure biking. Alan
I can so relate to this video. I hiked the Appalachian Trail several years ago and camped alone probably half the time. The imagination is a powerful thing. Although I had my fair share of bear encounters I was always amazed at how much noise even the smallest of critters could make at night, let alone deer etc.At first I was shit scared many nights but after while I just got used to it and could sleep anywhere. Of course back east we don't have mountain lions and grizzlies . Great video. Loved the personal touch.
Dang Tim .... that was a bit spooky. Did you check for critter foot prints when the sun came up? Another entertaining video... thanks for bringing us along.
i had a similar experience about a month later and i found the critter prints which was even more terrifying lol
I would have been thinking the same exact way! Lol! But your thoughts are funny! Keep on keeping on!
Great video Tim, the music was really amazing and matching the ride all time, well done!! Safe ride!!
Thanks Nelio!
LUV THE MUSIC FOR YOUR VIDEO. IT WAS LIKE IT WAS WRITTEN FOR THE FANTASTIC SCENERY YOU WERE RIDING THRU. IT MADE THE VIDEO THAT MUCH MORE "EXCITING." GOOD PICK.
THANKS FOR THE "RIDE"; A BEAUTIFUL VIDEO.
P.S. JUST ORDERED "DA BOOK." CAN'T WAIT TO GET IT!! THANKS FOR YOUR CREATION & BEST OF LUCK TO YOU!!! HOPE YOU SELL A MILLION COPIES...FOR YOUR NEXT MILLION MILES. RIDE ON!!!!!
It could be bigfoot Tim stopping by to check you out man .... 😱
I keep my bear spray zip tied to my frame within reach when riding. A Velcro strap to keep it from bouncing out. I also would rather have the spray than my 9mm (which is with me too). Confession also, I ALWAYS get a little nervous when camping alone. You're selling me on Idaho!
Love this series! Solo BDR is a goal of mine, I have done chunks of NM and CO. I had a similar scared experience on the NMBDR on the first night, it was a cow... :)
Aw man! Sorry to hear about the frightful night but it's pretty appropriate this close to Halloween. At least you had a happy ending!
My wife and I were on a motorcycle trip and camping in a deserted campground in the Malheur NF in Oregon when I was woke up in the middle of the night by a car engine idling near our tent. I had a hard time getting back to sleep because I'm usually more scared of other humans than I am of animals.
Love your adventure BTW
I am amazed that you can ride such a heavy bike on those trails. You rock.
Turn around on a narrow trail. If you have enough room and a suitable surface. Try putting the bike on the center stand. You can then spin it around. Sometimes you can tilt it up on one leg of the center stand to make this easier to do.
Dang you are wiry and strong huh? I am impressed how you pick up that loaded GS !! Be careful tho, I have had friends hurt their backs picking up big bikes. Be safe out there
Big cat would freak us all out!
Good wake up call.
Surprising rattlesnakes is another concern, especially at night. Flashlight at the ground survey, or die.
I was hoping you would turn around sooner than later Tim. It's hard not to poke your nose up those places and.....what a brilliant camp site. No doubt you'll have some bugger off spray in the tent with you next time lol.
Great vid and hand picked music to seal the deal.
Thanks Darryl!
Just a tip for future. If you put your side stand down and get off the bike use the stand as a pivot.Takes a little practice to find the balance point but very easy once you get it. Saved my ass a hundred times with my KTM 1290.
I love your music selection.
Thanks!
I know that kinda fear too!! It's such a horrible feeling when it happens but when you wake up eventually in the morning and it's all light and calm you think "I'm such an idiot" hahaha. Yup, been down that road a few times, sleepless night, mind racing, it's a funny thing.
Oh, and I bought my GS yesterday so I'll start getting some videos up in the coming months of travels in Australia. Pick her up this afternoon, very excited! I have you to thank for that!
Looking forward to Part 3!!
Sleep better tonight!
Thanks Brett and congrats on the bike! That is awesome. Looking forward to seeing those videos!
I’m loving your stories Tim... inspiring me. I don’t have an adventure bike though. I ride big cruiser Honda Valkyrie 1800cc of pure comfort. I won’t be taking her on any of those sorts of roads I can tell you! Lol But I am planning a solo trip around Australia next August. Three months of fun and adventure. If I was bit younger I might have done it on a different bike. I’m doing it my style regardless. Ride safe and watch out for those bears and cougars !!
Thanks Kerry! I appreciate that 🙂
I was wondering if you were going to sleep well that night after seeing that mountain lion. Then your confession, I have to say, you had me laughing. Amazing when it gets dark everything changes. Then we are not so brave anymore. Specially when you can't see your hands in front of your face. I had almost that same experience, but mine was a practical joke by a friend. He had a better laugh of course, he expose my weakness. Thanks for sharing. Now I know we have another thing in common. Being spooked. Ha Ha !
Paranoia, life destroyia. As Roosevelt said: "The only thing we have to fear are bears and cougars whilst camping".
You should definitely fear the sound of banjos if your in the back country.
Hey Tim another great video. As soon as you said you saw a mountain lion I thought , I wouldn’t want to be camping in that area. 😃😂. Kind of like when I camp in campsites with bear warnings. Every sound I hear I think there is a bear. Keep them coming.
Some difficult terrain. Glad you got out ok.
Just an FYI: big cats don't generally attack the throat. Both African lions, jaguars and cougars generally attack by biting the back of the neck/skull. You're welcome to this moment in the wilds nature factoid.
But seriously, You're doing a grand job with your channel, and I look forward to each new chapter. Thanks for showing what kind of life is possible with just a little effort.
Thanks for the cautionary tale, Tim. A few TIPS for others who get spooked by wildlife: make lots of NOISE. Most animals, especially cats & even bears, will run off when you yell at them. Number 2: STAY IN YOUR TENT. While a bear might try to get into a tent if they smell food, they'll likely move away from a large object making lots of noise. A big cat is never going to try to get into your tent but they might be tempted to attack if you get out. And if you're traveling with bear spray, keep it handy ;-)
Hi Tim I so like your videos very inspiring
Another great video. Loved the music. I always carry a firearm with me. 9mm for black bear and cougar here in Michigan, 44 mag for grizzly country. It helps me get a good nights sleep to have a great day the next day. I’ve never had to use them, but I sleep like a baby.
Yes! I just did my first solo overnight trip and it was a little spooky but not bad. Luckily what you talked about in this video didn't happen to me. Ride and camp safe man.
Yep, been there too, brother. It happens to all of us and it's nothing to be ashamed of. It's a natural survival instinct. I was camping in the sandhills of NC and was kept up all night by pine cones falling on the ground. Of course I didn't realize what it was till the morning. My paranoia had me thinking some psycho was throwing rocks at my campsite trying to spook me out of my hooch.
I now do SLLS (stop, look, listen, smell) for about 30 mins before the sun goes down. I'm mostly trying to identify the sounds around me so that I don't get spooked by them later on.
He's hiding in your pannier ;-) Nothing scarier than your imagination :-)
Another great video Tim... keep’em coming 😊
Glad to see you are with the GS. I have about 30k miles on my 2017. I have become a bit paranoid about something breaking that will literally cost me a fortune. Have you had any issues with your alternator or rear shock? Those I heard were the most expensive items.
Your vids are amazing this one was amazing. Camping scares the crap out of me for exactly the reasons you just covered here.
Hey FTA and adventure fans, I’ve been solo wilderness camping for 60+ years and I have to tell you that those primal fears are there to keep us alive. I’d suggest an item that never fails to warn off critters, both animal and human: a handheld, CO2 air horn. They are very small and store very well. You can buy them at Walmart or any hardware or sports store. A single humongously loud blast instantly alters a predators’ intentions into flight mode. In Utah’s Hobble Creek Canyon I watched a black bear turn and run so quickly that he took part of a fence with him. I have a concealed carry permit for my 9mm; however, I feel more confident with my air horn!
Welcome to Idaho, bro 😎
realy like the new intro man :-) keep up the good work and keep enjoying yourself
That’s why I carry my pistol in Idaho gotta watch out for bears also. I’d recommend a 10mm due to it being powerful and probably the lightest option.
I think a .40 would work also.
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.40 S&W isn't enough. 10mm/41 magnum at the very least for a bear.
I agree, but given the number of states he's traveling through carrying a pistol would probably get him arrested eventually.
I'm way more concerned about humans than bears. 9mm is just fine.
Carrying a gun can be very helpful in dealing with feelings of vulnerability and fear. The unfortunate fact is that guns carried for "personal safety" are statistically more likely to bring you harm than to prevent it. I personally own almost a dozen guns. I use them to shoot targets and for hunting. I quit carrying guns for "self defense" many years ago. Carry a gun if you feel that you must but stop deluding yourself into believing that you are doing it for safety.
Another great one episode 😎
I can totally relate. One night in my tent I kept hearing sounds of something messing with my tent. I was petrified imagining that it must be a bear. After not being able to get back to sleep I got up the nerve to unzip the tent and look outside. I was sure a bear was going to grab me by the head and drag me from the tent. I looked around and it was snowing. Snow would build up on the tent until it got heavy enough to slide down the tent. I got myself so scared. It was crazy. The only other time I've been that terrified was when I was in Jr. High, home alone and watched psycho. It's amazing what fear does to sensory acuity.
Cougar-wise to research, respect & fear. Hunts by stealth & Damn thing doesn’t have the decency to eat ya!
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Another great Video
Incorporate nap time in your top 10's Tim. Personally, I've needed naps and riden on without taking the time to rest. Mistakes are made when you're tired. Dave
i forgot to mention love the music too.............do you have a gear review?
Bear Spray
It's a bears condiment😂
Great video AND Confession.
Thanks
Watching you go down that dead end trail. I did that a lot in the Philippines. Soon as it turns th o grass ur in trouble
This summer near Mount Adams in Washington I was certain that a cougar was staring me down from about 40yards awayand when it didn't move after 30 minutes I finally got the courage to look closer and it was just part of a stump.
Watch out for big foot you might try putting down the center stand and spinning the bike around or put the kickstand down and pull to the kickstand side and you can turn around that way also
Times like that, loving my 322 lbs. KTM 690!!!
Big Adventure bikes should have a reverse like a gold wing