Dang! That's a big ride. I've ridden up to do Jones and Lake Moraine trails, sometimes we go back down through Jack's and back to town, or Barr Trail to Inteman and back home. My biggest day on the peak was close to 50 miles and over 7000' of climbing. Neve done Almagre or Smokey City. The biting flies to get bad up there.
@afrost58943 күн бұрын
Great beta on this route. Thanks!
@greggoldman893Ай бұрын
Did that over twenty five years ago, but ending in camp hale for a climb back into Leadville, brutal!
@OsitobobitoАй бұрын
Awesome! What did you end up using to film the climb?Thanks for sharing!
@BABsOutsideАй бұрын
My iPhone! If I recall - GoPros aren’t allowed.
@OsitobobitoАй бұрын
@@BABsOutside got it! Thanks for your response!
@jimflynn3819Ай бұрын
Great 4 part series of Kokopelli’s! Camaraderie among you all inspiring. You all will be forever bonded. Did the ride many rears ago. Brought back many memories.
@rigobertoruiz61362 ай бұрын
Was the "DED" (dead) a reference from Spawn the movie? Because i say that all the time. Lol
@kingdavey902 ай бұрын
Is this a movie quote or something?
@elenaarrigo2 ай бұрын
Fantastic video! I travel alone too and I agree that not having someone to share in the wonder is probably the main downside . Looking forward to being on this Trail soon! Thanks so much
@edwardpotereiko3 ай бұрын
I’ve been hiking in North Cheyenne Canyon since 1976 quite a few years ago I determined based upon the maps where smoky city mine Trail should be. When you go up pipeline, which is 668 you run into 701 which isForester’s Trail. If you then go north on Forsters the third stream that you come to is the stream where smoky city mine Trail hits 701. in the alternative you can go up 668 which is pipeline Trail and follow North Cheyenne Canyon Creek which means you get off the main trail and you follow the creek along the trail that will take you to 701. You will then be at the junction of 701 and Smoky city mine Trail. I’ve probably been to that spot seven or eight times in my life having hiked from the Powell parking lot above Helen Hunt Falls. I looked up the creek and for the life of me could not see a trail that I would construe to be a hiking trail. No one who I’ve spoken to among people who I’ve hiked with or people who I have seen on the trails has ever been on Smokey city mine Trail . My question to you young ladies is there a smoky city mine up there? Is there a mine at all that’s been closed is there a hole in the ground that was a mine? Why do they call it smoky city mine Trail? Do you have any idea as to What did they mine up there? Was it smoky quartz I wish you had stopped and videoed the mine. I assume there is a mind or what’s left of a mind. I have an arthritic knee for the last two years and to hike from Powell parking lot to the intersection of Smoky city mine Trail, and 701 and then return Will take all the energy out of me, especially since I would have to return I am sure going up that trail that you young ladies came down would be impossible for me to make the round-trip. I wish you had taken some photos with your GoPro or videos. If I were 10 years younger, I would try to do it, but I would have to get up awfully early in the morning. Being 78 1/2 years old that’s just not going to happen for me. If you find any other reference or know of any information about Smoky city mine please let me know because I’ve been searching for years, yours is the second video I’ve seen of people going down that trail. You’ve got some legs and some set of lungs. Keep it up.
@BobRossRulez3 ай бұрын
Another great video from the BABs! Beautiful scenery! I did cliff jumping (and diving) in limestone quarries in Florida.
@BobRossRulez3 ай бұрын
I need to comment. I really like these videos and so many things about them, the scenery, the adventure, the diversity of locales and activities, and the informative nature (e.g., maps, graphics, comment bubbles, etc). I'm a man, but it's great to see women do so much. In fact, I'm sharing them with my daughters to get them inspired.
@MrSomeofthem5 ай бұрын
So how was it? How long did it take you and how did you do with the water?
@BABsOutside5 ай бұрын
Watch our two part video on the ride and answer all the questions you might have on a WRIAD
@MrSomeofthem5 ай бұрын
@@BABsOutside oh awesome thanks! Just arrived to this one but didn’t look around for it
@terrybuccambuso79175 ай бұрын
The best way I’ve done it that gave me the fastest time was to start just north of the park entrance on the green River side and ride clockwise. I stashed my Camelback and extra water at the top of the Schaeffer Trail switchbacks so that I wouldn’t have to carry it up from mineral bottom. Just a thought!
@AdventureMuse6 ай бұрын
Hey thanks for posting! We are doing this trip in October! Looks so fun!
@Dastardly_X6 ай бұрын
🤘🏻 🌟 🤘
@user-ug2hg7bl6o7 ай бұрын
Some scraggly rooock’cs ehh ? adventures are so fun and you clearly know how to adventure alright
@user-ug2hg7bl6o7 ай бұрын
One is true a person can not ever have enough bikes to drive and ride…..You literally passed the vehicle I was in at the beginning of the video right off of 24…… then rolling shanannaghans on Ol gold camp and thru the through the sister tunnels. Never seen that last trail until you met back up to the trail that goes down to the parking lot and you can smell sweat sweat BBQ
@thomasritz486310 ай бұрын
Can you do this on a gravel bike? I have both and I am moving to Pueblo at the end of the month. So I am really looking forward to the biking in a new location. Plus riding more in the winter months.
@BABsOutside10 ай бұрын
You can do the outside trails with a gravel bike but not the reservoir trails. Keep in mind the shale could slash your tires.
@nicholasbartelme9859 Жыл бұрын
Nice video. Thanks for keeping the ambient audio so we can hear the trail noise.
@CyclingScoots Жыл бұрын
And all the grunts ha
@stevec505 Жыл бұрын
Did you guys let your garmin/wahoos run the whole time? Or did you record each lap as it own activity?
@CyclingScoots Жыл бұрын
Some of us saved per lap as its own activity and turned off. Others kept it running and just turned it off between laps and turned on/resumed for the next laps. My personal preference is to save per lap as its own activity to more easily compare my lap times on strava. But if you want one giant ride in a 24 hour period for the record, then just save the laps and hit resume!
@stevec505 Жыл бұрын
@@CyclingScoots awesome. Thanks. I’m riding the 12 hour as a duo next month.
@BABsOutside Жыл бұрын
@@stevec505 best of luck to you! It’s a fun race and great crew!
@itsaudrea Жыл бұрын
What kind of Bike Computer did you use to count your mileage?
@BABsOutside Жыл бұрын
Garmin and Wahoo!
@markb3270 Жыл бұрын
Cool video! this was a stroll down memory lane for me. The first year that they were planning on doing the Rampart Ranger bike race I signed up but unfortunately I got canceled. I did ride this course a few times on my old surly cross check and it was a beating! I definitely wish I had a mountain bike for all that washboard.
@CyclingScoots Жыл бұрын
Thanks! And yes a full suspension is nice on those washboards! Rode that ride a couple weeks ago on a gravel bike and washboards were a bit better than the later season when this video was shot.
@david-yj6uv Жыл бұрын
Got my permit for tomorrow!
@BABsOutside Жыл бұрын
It’s beautiful up there! Be prepared for ALL THE MARMOTS. Snag red mountain too to get a high 100!
@tdematties Жыл бұрын
Great video ladies and nice job out there! See you at the 24 Hours of Old Pueblo 2024!
@CyclingScoots Жыл бұрын
We love that race!
@texas2far Жыл бұрын
Is there any camping nearby?
@BABsOutside Жыл бұрын
Yep! At the Crags, Barr Camp (have to hike into that), or a few RV parks around the base. There’s also America’s highest KOA on the north side of the peak close to Deckers.
@danbatwinas901 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for doing a nice film about us. Your friends at Mount Massive Ski and Snowshoe Trails!
@BABsOutside Жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to go back!
@Mike_MTB_XC Жыл бұрын
Enjoy riding along on your adventures. Nice job on your content.
@CyclingScoots Жыл бұрын
Appreciate that!
@billz410 Жыл бұрын
Love the 'realism' of this video!!! Have done it three times with vehicles/motorcycle....hope to do it on a bicycle in the next couple years. There is no place like Moab!!!!
@BABsOutside Жыл бұрын
Haha! We didn’t spare the parts where we suffered! Glad you enjoyed and have fun on the bike for round 3!
@billz410 Жыл бұрын
Excellent information!
@rayborak804 Жыл бұрын
Nice video but this music sounds like some drunk chick vomiting used condoms and tampons out of her mouth into an outhouse at a Burning Man or Electric Daisy festival...
@schmeebot7903 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for keeping the music to a minimum. I really like hearing you guys and the ambient sounds.
@BABsOutside Жыл бұрын
Great feedback - thanks!
@joshuamobley6269 Жыл бұрын
Just did this over the weekend and the washboards beat me up! I was on a hardtail with suspension while my friend was on a gravel bike, felt bad for him. You mentioned that Spring might be a good time to avoid the washboards, do they usually maintain the road in Spring?
@BABsOutside Жыл бұрын
They usually grade it and moisture over the winter does the road some good. That one section of wash boards is pretty bad year-round when you’re in the open field.
@joshuamobley6269 Жыл бұрын
@@BABsOutside Alright, thanks! Yea, the whole section between Rampart Reservoir and Mt. Herman Rd is rough right now. Maybe I'll give it another go in the Spring!
@mziomek8 Жыл бұрын
hahahha "child" 😂 I'm the child, thanks for the shoutout
@BABsOutside Жыл бұрын
You were killin' it!
@mziomek8 Жыл бұрын
@@BABsOutside haha thanks, trying to drop Wil (I think it was wil, maybe it was Vincent) 🤷♂️
@BABsOutside Жыл бұрын
@@mziomek8 I think it was Vincent!
@mziomek8 Жыл бұрын
@@BABsOutside probably 🤷♂️
@127pcj Жыл бұрын
Wow, earned that one!
@BABsOutside Жыл бұрын
It was A LOT of climbing, haha
@theonlyDougBlack2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for posting!!! BTW, I have to check your channel for updates...😞, don't seem to be getting notifications even though they're turned on. Anyways...I'll keep checking. LOVE the camping/supported rides y'all do!!!!
@BABsOutside2 жыл бұрын
I wonder what's up with that!? We appreciate you coming back but those dang notifications subs should work! We need more camping in our life!
@73NF14Ret2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video, I soooo hope to climb these 14ers someday!
@BABsOutside2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it and hope you do too!
@markb38062 жыл бұрын
Here I was thinking Lead King Basin might be a good alternative to the long approach on the standard route. Not so sure after watching that. Looks loose and exposed.
@BABsOutside2 жыл бұрын
If you have a car to get through Lead King that was the worst part. It is most definitely loose so you have to be careful but you can climb some of the ridge. We did that half way up and all the way down to avoid that scree. There was one move that I would say was closer to Class 4 that was pretty exposed, but otherwise, it felt safer than the loose dirt.
@djampedaustralia77072 жыл бұрын
You mentioned a lot of issues with using your Go Pro, take a look at the Insta 360 One X2. This is what I will be using as it has voice commands for filming as well as 360 views, it's like having 10 cameras with you as you can choose in the easy editing software what angle to look at. Happy Trails!
@BABsOutside2 жыл бұрын
Good to know and thanks for the rec!
@djampedaustralia77072 жыл бұрын
G'day from Australia, thanks for the video, I'll be there this year in 2022 and attempting WRT in one day on October the 5th and am a below-knee amputee. Good to see what I am in for and the tips with water and food, still not sure which way round yet. How's the weather at the start of October? Also, how was your bike comfort on the bike seat, did you wear a bib and brace with chamois and use any particular chafing creams? Thanks again for making this video.
@BABsOutside2 жыл бұрын
October is likely pleasant but the water will be low for sure if you do decide to filter. Everything hurt but we all wore chamois. None of used any cream but probably should have! Thanks for watching and glad it helped!
@lancewadethomas87092 жыл бұрын
Finally a great video on the parts that matter. Been on Challenger last two years but had no Go Pro. Didn't camp at Willow but, as you know, that Alpine lake was amazing and was a much needed resting area after the hike to get there. Thank you for this Video. Much appreciated!
@BABsOutside2 жыл бұрын
Hah yep! It’s easy for the lake to be the center of attention! Hope you sneak over to KC if you haven’t had a chance to do that yet.
@gmbmedia282 жыл бұрын
New subscriber here. This is one of my "BUCKET LIST" rides. Thank you for sharing your epic ride.
@BABsOutside2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for subscribing and let us know how it goes for you!
@charlesmccurry16482 жыл бұрын
Did you all happen to route this on Strava?
@BABsOutside2 жыл бұрын
strava.app.link/Cz6RZBxEesb
@laceyrivette9512 жыл бұрын
It may be that you edited out every time I screwed up.. but watching this I don't look nearly as uncoordinated as I felt!
@pnwbikepacking2 жыл бұрын
Yeesh, that looks like some rough terrain. Nice work.
@BABsOutside2 жыл бұрын
It was tough but fun toward the end!
@alexmadden44782 жыл бұрын
You all are hilarious 😂 fun to see what's going on between times that I see you 😁
@BABsOutside2 жыл бұрын
A lot happens from start to finish 😂 Thanks for being the best guide/host out there!!
@jeffreybischof3152 жыл бұрын
Going to have to do that ride
@BABsOutside2 жыл бұрын
The ride is awesome! Come back for part 3 coming out next week!
@Cbermeo752 жыл бұрын
I don't know how this has only 12 likes, but thank you ladies, this was very informative. I'm just an average idiot from NY with a little class 3 experience climbing Round Mountain in Castle Valley, UT. I'm planning on hiking Crestone and Humboldt Peaks in September. I'll be traveling/camping solo and these tips will be very helpful.
@BABsOutside2 жыл бұрын
So glad you found this helpful! Learn from our mistakes 😂 We’ve done crestones and humbolt do if you have any questions, happy to answer!
@Cbermeo752 жыл бұрын
@@BABsOutside thank you!
@Cbermeo752 жыл бұрын
Just found this video via your AllTrails review - loved it. I'm hoping to go to Crestone in September and do Humboldt and Crestone Peak. If I survive, I'd love to try these two as well. Thanks for the great video.
@BABsOutside2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Humbolt is great and Crestone Peak red gulley is like another world! You’ll love it - so pretty! Best of luck and stay safe!
@ethanwingo4845 Жыл бұрын
What a coincidence. We did Humboldt last summer and were doing Ellingwood and Blanca this weekend. How did you like Humboldt?
@StevenVanCauwenbergh2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting! We are going in September and this helps tremendously.. Baller chicks!
@BABsOutside2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Parts 2-4 coming soon!
@paddlepedalproductions54522 жыл бұрын
Ah this brings back memories. 24 Hour racing is a Love/Hate thing, it's awesome and terrible, fun and miserable. I love it most a few weeks before and after the race. I'll suggest one thing that my team does differently and I think it REALLY helps. For a 4 person team, group in to pairs. Pair A and B. Then rotate laps like this: Pair A starts, Rider 1 does a lap, Rider 2 does a lap, Rider 1 does second lap, Rider 2 does a second lap. Then they are done for 4 hours while Pair B copies that rotation. This is really great when you're averaging about an hour per lap. Let's say you are Pair A, Rider one. You race a lap, get an hour break where you eat a snack, drink, address any mechanical issues, etc, and stay somewhat "warmed up", at the end of that rest hour, you rail another lap. Then you're done for 4 hours. You can get out of your kit, eat a real meal, really relax while Pair B is doing their thing. During the night laps you even get a little longer block to try to sleep. We've placed and won using this technique. Great video, I enjoyed it!
@BABsOutside2 жыл бұрын
That seems like a great strategy! Glad you enjoyed the video and best of luck at your next 24 hour race!