Amazing dirt bike fall and survival video. Schofield Pass, near Crested Butte, Colorado

[@jordannichols4247]

I grew up in Crested Butte and we go cliff jump there. That is the deepest and only jumpable spot on the entire pass. You sir, are incredibly fortunate

[@leorehder901]

Weres the spot

[@ryanv1279]

@@leorehder901 its in the video....

[@RideWithTheWolf]

I guess spirits are still jumping there, and didn't see you 😕 😆

[@yamkaw346]

@@ryanv1279 did he pass a sign with the gps coordinates or something? I didn’t see it

[@ryanv1279]

@@yamkaw346 its schofield pass in colorado. Look up where the waterfall on shofield pass is and youve figured out where that cliff is.

[@za1racing]

I normally use a pressure washer to clean my bike. This is taking bike washing to a whole new level. Glad you're okay!

[@patrickswayze2596]

ZachAtk1 hahahahaha literally laughed out loud right now dude 😂😂😂

[@patrickswayze2596]

ZachAtk1 well played 👌

[@leahkomarzec8243]

I read this comment in the voice you use to voice over your dirtbike races 😂

[@leahkomarzec8243]

Love you videos though zach cant wait for the next one u post!

[@patrickswayze2596]

ZachAtk1 damn dude! You can ride!

[@theclarkbrothers315]

My husband and I just got back from riding in marble, ouray, and Silverton. Those mountains are gorgeous, but unforgiving. While watching this, I had flashbacks of some of the ledgerocks we rode on...so I could almost feel it when you went over the edge! I'm so glad you're ok!

[@fenderbassfan]

What's Ouray like now. I went 4-wheeling up to those Ghost Towns with all the little trout ponds in the mid-70's and they were just starting to build big Chalets at the beginning of that long trail. The altitude was so high my dirt bike missed super bad, but I was still able to get to way up there.

[@beauecksten8242]

Just did hiked that trail two days ago and the bike is still tied up down there and looked like it’s in pretty good shape. Glad I got to find out how it got there and even more stoked that you’re okay!

[@RickHogge]

thank you

[@holmesteadready]

*Attention* free bike, needs work, must bring own trailer

[@ontehmoon9846]

@ich kirinFrom the sound of the comment, still tied up down there.

[@yaboi6006]

4RM I’m confused on why ur even mad??

[@shredallday84]

Trap Myugen dude there’s no way you’re defending that guys comment 😂😂

[@danshobbies13]

I hear you got a KTM for sale, slightly used.

[@leightonpolk1731]

Lol

[@abramspearman9046]

Dan Bogardo I already laid claim to it.

[@RickHogge]

Dan Bogardo check out the channel 😀

[@zchhrrs4590]

Never ridden in the rain even

[@LuccianoNova]

Dropped once

[@jimmyguitar2933]

My heart was in my throat way before you went over the edge. I said "Hope there's no waterfall" right before you pulled out & saw the chasm before you. Glad you made it out alive!

[@sethc4758]

the fact he was conscious when he hit the water likely saved his life and the fact he wasnt unconscious is quite frankly unbelievable. one lucky man

[@julianmaissel3660]

His gear definitely saved him

[@clintmullins4406]

That’s a nice snell rated Italian helmet.

[@Stevo8800]

Was thinking the same looks more like he slide down because he jumped off the bike but then rocks along he edge look rough.

[@mikeznel6048]

@@Stevo8800 Definitely slid down it.

[@AdamsS12345]

It doesnt look like he hit the rocks so hard to go unconcious but there was always a chance

[@c7alex26]

Now he's gotta call Mors Mutual

[@wadesherman1477]

Zeno Playz rip the Sanchez

[@theshark6743]

Zeno Playz just watched gta video and I could easily destroy you in 1v1

[@lucasb2128]

😂😂

[@c7alex26]

@@theshark6743 you probably could now since I stopped playing video games months ago

[@maisonchichester6107]

the sanchez is gone

[@wildlifesanctuaryanimalres1141]

I RACED & TRAVELED EAST COAST RACING MOTOCROSS 1998-2009 & ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW!!! MY BROTHER!! You were very lucky fall from this high into WATER TO BREAK YOUR FALL & THE FACT YOU WEREN'T KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS WHEN HITTING YOUR HEAD & DROWNED BEFORE HELP COULD COME.... ANGELS WATCHED OVER YOU ON.THIS DAY & IT CLEARLY WASN'T YOUR TIME TO GO... Im Glad your OK & Survived this insane fall. I hope you were able to get your Bike out somehow... 🙏

[@owenbeals972]

Its sure nice to see everyone criticizing this guy telling him how he could have "easily" avoided this and that he shouldnt be on that bike or riding that terrain. Crazy shit happens to even the best of us so everyone relax lol

[@christopheralldredge9298]

Yeah sure, but he really shouldn't of been out there 😂.

[@owenbeals972]

@@christopheralldredge9298 i think he should have just stuck with his riding partner and followed his line choice and probably would have been alright

[@kevinhunter8585]

thats just a huge excuse and wildly inaccurate, if you ride with any regularity, the bobble that this guy made should have barely been noticeable let alone enough to topple you into the river at that turn. I have 20 years riding experience, and have ridden this exact trail when I was an inexperienced child. This guy had no business being here. he is lucky to be alive

[@dl1277]

Yes cause we all know once you rrach a certain skill level you NEVER EVER wreck anymore

[@catmanflorida8545]

Uhhh, let see, riding you bike on a mountain trail, next to a cliff, going fast, on the edge of the path, isnt avoidable??? Uhhh????? Did anyone force him to do that??? The ONLY reason I ride and dont go off the edge of a cliff is I choose not to ride on one- pretty easy math.

[@menjivar76]

Every time when I get to ride on new trails even do I been riding for a while I still feel goosebumps on terrains like this one. It doesn’t matter how much experience you have , you could get badly injured or kill on the most easy trails. But we as a humans have that challenging instinct and push us to the limit without seeing consequences. I’m glad you made it safe. 👍👍👍

[@patrickmartin1644]

But you ride a quad so.......

[@menjivar76]

@@patrickmartin1644 I ride both.

[@menjivar76]

@@slider7631 you are so right brother. I ride both Dirt bikes and Quads and Quads are really dangerous because it makes you feel too comfortable and that's when people abuse the throttle.

[@kimpuchek1956]

Good thing to be aware of each time you go out to ride. It’s some of the innocuous places that I have found myself upside down on my dirt bike. I’m glad that I have made it my own requirement to ride with complete protection on.

[@TheNorthwoodsFamily]

That escalated quickly. Glad you’re ok, that was a wild ride.

[@wilkja02]

Probably fell from the only place where he could even have a chance at hitting water deep enough to save his life.

[@victororo462]

That's right! I didn't think of that part! Wholly crap!

[@BilldalSWE]

@Bob Watters You're wrong mate. He slid down about 1/3 of the way and then went over an edge straight down in the water. If you freeze frame at 5:31 you can see the exact moment he goes over that edge (head first) That edge is also visible on the photo at 8:41. There is a guy in a black jacket (not the guy in blue) standing right below it.

[@robjohnson8861]

Why would one to feel the need to beat themselves and their bike up to just ride down this and straight back up? The risk vs the accomplishment. I don't get it.

[@jadenhurd7187]

@@robjohnson8861 what are you talking about?? The dude fell off a cliff... you think he did that on purpose?

[@robjohnson8861]

@@jadenhurd7187 His decision to do something very stupid (twice) was on purpose. Can you not grasp that?

[@hoosiertrailrider]

Super stoked you walked away from this! No way I'm showing this to my wife... I'm going to go pray with my dirt bikes now. I'm also going to light a candle. Buy a rabbits foot. Maybe go pray some more......

[@reservedc5133]

That a boy

[@wbaskin]

How in the world?!!.. I've done this pass once! And that's it...never again. Made me appreciate my life so much to survive it. I never saw any such spot that you fell into! That's a God thing!

[@MillerTimeGolf]

I love how he managed to slam into a wall, free fall in midair and still yell “OH MY DAMN” That is talent!

[@yonathansadikin7010]

liberty mutual, what is your claim? him: hi, I just hit an animal. sure we will process your claim. what animal did you hit? him: a fish.

[@daleyoung7676]

Haha, didn't see that coming, but it was worth the read. Thank you!

[@olivercentury3735]

Just a fish..

[@jackedwards9362]

When your riding skill is only lvl 2. and you hit the lvl 9. trail (I know the guy wasn't a bad rider, i was only joking)

[@jamesmoore8007]

Yeah, he was (panting like crazy, balance was off from the start, gave the bike gas when it was pointed off a cliff, was too tired to be observant and listen to instructions) like when his boy said to "stay right" about 4 times. I would have pulled him off the bike and walked back with him after the down hill because he shouldn't be out of breath from that. But I don't know how well his boy could hear that.

[@zimalahuabeo1061]

Even on the way down I kept wondering, what is he doing and where is he going..?

[@MrSurvivalexpert]

That trail is not that difficult at all. My 10 yr old has been up and down it 10 times

[@zimalahuabeo1061]

@@MrSurvivalexpert I don’t know how I’d feel about a child trying to navigate a trail with a tremendous drop along side it 🤔

[@JohnSmith-yg3nm]

@@zimalahuabeo1061 get a life you jobsworth

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Holy crap dude! I am glad you survived this fall. I am glad everybody pulled through to help you out with everything.

[@lucid_gabe]

5:30 you can hear the visor get crushed, and I can't help but think that if you had been 2 inches closer to that rock you wouldn't be here man. glad you're okay. you must have some grand purpose in this world! I hope you find it 💙 stay safe dude

[@wanderbybike]

Took a trip up there a few years ago and lost my drone in the same punch bowl. We tried to retrieve it but it was too deep and freezing cold. What an experience you had! Glad it ended well for you. It’s a story you’ll tell for the rest of your life.

[@danielf4136]

Pretty much a combo of my worst nightmarish ways to die: Motorcycle crash Cliff fall Drown....

[@liamtaylor9806]

No way a cliff fall would be as bad as drowning your crazy

[@targetaps]

I'm with you on this one. I got sweaty watching the video.

[@consentofthegoverned5145]

Fuel fire on water surface

[@southwestadventures5508]

@@liamtaylor9806 Drowning is actually supposed to be one of the easiest painless way to die, as soon as you breathe one lungful of water everything shuts down and you're dead.

[@liamtaylor9806]

@@southwestadventures5508 fuck that😂

[@DirtBikeNewsCanada]

I mean you had a chance to say F*CK, so thats pretty impressive in itself.

[@Zuch3to]

Definitely sounded more like "sh*t" to me.

[@merrafarms4088]

@@Zuch3to he said fuck

[@joshuahamilton2347]

DirtBikeNews that’s because the shit leaving his ass caused a vacuum at the voice box.....understandably so! I said S%*t and F&$k several times for him!

[@Pepe-ts9ec]

Merra Farms Nope. You can hear him say “sh” before the bleep. I have no clue how either of you got “fuck” from that.

[@duroxkilo]

@@Pepe-ts9ec this is how it happened to hear fuck, in my case... so i'm watching the video, obviously waiting for the event and still all of the sudden i hear myself yelling "fuck!!! " mr Rick did use other terms @5:25, i just couldn't hear him the first time..:}

[@Jrb8k3n]

Every experienced rider knows that feeling, when you're on for a big fall and lots of pain. Cheers to him for shaking off a huge fall.

[@em_echo07]

What's he shaking off? His arm and leg from the rest of his body? (Please understand the joke)

[@cassielogan5851]

It seems the trail was more advanced than his riding ability. New clothes, New bike, and some hesitation on the rocky section tells me he was a fairly new rider. That had to have some scary sh!#! I hope he was ok, and still continues to ride

[@danisyx5804]

100% agree

[@danisyx5804]

@Freedom 1775 preach

[@trevormiller1366]

Him puffing and wanting to catch his breath before heading back up hill was a bit of a worry. 😦

[@abitoffblacksmithing9985]

Nope!

[@RandoManFPV]

@Freedom 1775 damn I thought that s curve section that he fell off the second half of was pretty gnarly! I'm not dirt biker, that being said I literally don't know how you would smoothly navigate those turns, with that grade, and all those big rocks! Well outside of how I would handle it on Trials Rising lmao XD

[@Martín99chevy]

Moral of it all: don’t ride alone.

[@bualdoot83]

Riding with someone would not of changed what happened or the outcome. But yes, don't ride alone.

[@brians09crf450x]

I was just thinking of doing some riding by myself. I’m have some second thoughts now.

[@garyhost1830]

Also that suomy make dirt bike helmets, who knew ?

[@steveolson69]

Or swim or dance or anything else it’s always nicer with someone else to share it with!

[@BlueEyeVisuals]

Holy shit, I used to ride my dirt bike on this all the time when I lived in Crested Butte. I'm super happy you are alive man.

[@TAllyn-qr3io]

21 Aug 2023, up in the Sawtooth mountains I was on my 2022 KTM 300 XCW. It had rained hard for three days and creeks had began running again. Was a very difficult trail that snaked around through steep cliffs but, was in the valleys with cliffs on both sides. Crossed a creek and about 100 meters later, arrived at a newly fallen tree, which was impassable. Turned around and a broken/splintered branch had punctured my front tire. As approaching the creek again, the watered had permeated the ground out about 20 feet. As I made the slight turn right, my front wheel peeled off the rim a bit and it threw me, bouncing and into the creek. The pain as excruciating. After about three hours, I had long given up hope of being found, three out of state riders came along. Life flight eventually found a place to land.was in intensive care for about two weeks…broke every rib on my right side w/punctured lung, shattered clavicle, broken right ankle and fractured T7 and T12 vertebrae. Worst experience of my life and I am retired Army Airborne/Air Assault. Raced MX from about 7 through my freshman year of college. Freak accident and I have nightmares of me lying in the creek and freezing to death. Not a scratch on my bike, guess that is a good thing…right? 🤔😠🤙

[@Noadvantage246]

This is crazy, it's like a hollywood short film from the decent with the little slip for foreshadowing, the anxiety and anticipation at the bottom, then the inevitable fall and fight for survival through the chaos.

[@mikenunya5606]

And his bike didn't want to start up as they were heading back

[@eviehammond9509]

Dont know why this was in my recommended, but definitely worth the time to watch! You were very lucky not to be injured, seriously injured or killed. BTW, I love the time stamp for" the impatient" & how you expressed your gratitude to everyone that helped you during all this!! Stay safe, crazy man!! I wouldnt of walked on that trail yet alone rode a dirt bike on it. 💜

[@danieldewilson]

DUDE!! That is some official bragging rights, right there! Im pretty sure he hit two? shelves before plunging into ice cold water? He was cussing on the way down even though he had like half a second of time after that last shelf impact. Im impressed

[@HugDeeznueces]

I want to see the bike recovery pls. You were lucky buddy!

[@wowitsseamus1]

It was still I recovered last weekend

[@RickHogge]

check the description for the recovery link

[@trenthall1427]

the video clarity and the equipment's stability/durability and or also the quality of the camera used is awesome - especially after falling and being knocked about the rocks - and then being submerged in the drink.. he actually seemed quite calm/composed for having almost died in my opinion.. and besides for the obvious fact of having the needed experience and of course most importantly is common sense .. just having the level of skill/instinct needed to match what type of riding your going to be doing is pretty damn important and it's also good to see people like him having/utilizing good quality riding/safety equipment (minus a damn parachute) as those things while being expensive can prevent serious injury and or in some situations even death .. great video all around....

[@mbasiletti]

I like how he's calling encouragements to himself as he falls, "C'Mon Now!"... glad you're ok.

[@briphi1018]

I don't think that was him.

[@mrashford122]

@@briphi1018 who else was there

[@ShogunateDaimyo]

He said 'oh my god,' when getting submerged was inevitable.

[@boondocker1219]

I usually leave my bike on the trail when I want to go for a swim

[@mattbrown2996]

Congrats on surviving! I’ve been in over my head a few times on my dirt bike but I only do that when death is very low risk. My fear of heights wouldn’t even allow me to hike that trail!

[@se7encureton]

5:26. Man I’m glad your ok after that one

[@RickHogge]

Thanks Seven!

[@tfanning111]

That definitely could have been worse. Also glad he's ok, and thanks for posting the time of the incident

[@angelosantaniello4113]

seven cureton man that’s crazy glad he ok! I’ll stick to MX thank you very much

[@se7encureton]

Rick every time I watch this my heart stops man. Again, truly glad you ended up ok.

[@darkknightmr]

at 4:00 is the mistake ...if you are a rider and you feel you losing the confidence on your skills just take a break as long as you need and take it easy ..the adrenaline make you doing mistakes over mistakes .....glad to be alive !!!Nice video bro!

[@philllindauer5006]

That was the elevation kicking their ass's. They had no business going any further.

[@endurok39pnw]

@@philllindauer5006 I'll bet you are the life of the party. You should get a dirt bike and ride it, then you would understand.

[@islanddoggear]

Damn what an insane experience. Glad you made it out! My first thought when you hit the water was how heavy the boots and gear must felt trying to stay above water. Bet you puckered on that one!!

[@AAproductions1994]

This is going to go viral soon. Glad you’re miraculously okay! That was a hell of a fall

[@Donut]

Woahhh, wild 😯

[@md-eq9sj]

A comment from Donut, sweet! This guy obviously had Mo' powa' Baby! Pop up up and down headlights😁

[@isthatasupra9569]

Sick I just bought a hat

[@thvtsydneylyf3th077]

dad?

[@Kevin_C97]

Hey, its Donut.

[@v.gedace1519]

Wonder why you all surprised! Donut´s preferred means of transport is the motorcycle - as we all know. ;-)

[@240LTS]

... Okay, I have read enough comments, glad you survived. How long was it before your riding partner came back looking for you? How did you (and friends) get the bike out? How long did that take? Thanks.

[@judson781]

Just cause a gps says turn left now, doesn’t mean you should listen. Lol.

[@jeffmcneal9005]

Technology wouldn’t lie! - Michael Scott

[@TheNorthwestWind]

I drove my car into a fucking lake

[@Bphillips2808]

The one spot on that trail where the water is deep enough to save you. You're a lucky man

[@thereisnopandemic]

I say blessed

[@catcheatrelease2628]

I just became a subscriber of your amazing Adrenaline adventure channel. I’ve had my share of wipeouts but this one tugged at my heartstrings, especially when you were floating in the pool with not much movement and no one to help, glad you’re ok, what a horrible thing to happen in one of the most scenic rides. Definitely a triple black diamond navigating that rocky outcropping. Keep up the great videos love your channel man!

[@Nifty_556]

That was something that could have easily happened to any of us, but dude how are you not injured you should try your luck on the lottery after that.

[@alexlopez7506]

He used up all his luck for the next few years

[@deez3520]

@@alexlopez7506 his luck-o-meter is empty now, and will need time to refill

[@Sp00kq]

Your luck bar is empty, ease wait some time for it to refill

[@fatboynip]

No that wouldn’t easily happen to someone. Because 1) he had no business being up there. 2) if you know you can’t ride youre not gonna go riding in that terrain. I could tell as soon as the video started that this guy shouldn’t have been up there. He had no confidence.

[@jackass1650]

@@fatboynip I had the same thought watching the beginning I was thinking this dude hasn't been riding long or the guy he went with told him there all fire roads itll be easy...

[@mamyramer1603]

He said "KEEP RIGHT" not hard left.

[@ProjectAnubisUSA]

Signs said “ NO LEFT TURN HERE” Signs said “DEATH LEFT” 🤔 which way should I go... Left? Or Left? He went LEFT 🙄 😁

[@glopbot2]

Guys, the bike slipped out on him with the loose terrain underneath. It bucked underneath him, most likely causing him to briefly pull more throttle, making him lose control. It didn’t look like he intentionally steered left. It looked like his tire got caught in a groove and forced him left.

[@kimpuchek1956]

Somehow, I drove this from the CB side to Marble twice in a VW bug. The first time was in a rented bug. The second time, I took my own bug and got a flat tire about the place where you went diving. I’m glad it was on the inside front tire and not an outside rear tire. When I was in beginner mode on my Yamaha ttr 125, the creek crossing was too high for me to navigate. Thankfully, it’s what kept me from thinking that I could handle this cool Pass on my dirt bike. You got it. I didn’t know about having a healthy dose of fear or smarty’s in me at that point in my life. Now, I think about how far I might have to walk or crawl to get help.

[@Murdic3k]

Man! I puckered up just watching this. I am happy you lived to tell the tale.

[@David-nu6kw]

The scenery just gorgeous... Glad you folks are okay! Gotta be super extra careful, not much room for error.

[@cheweyweather]

I am so glad you came out of that ok. That shows a part of riding that most don't think about until it happens. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheNostorian]

Shame of the bike. But what a story to tell. Holy shit.

[@Peanutdenver]

It's a 2 stroke so just dump the gas drain the oil clean out the carb (2019 may be fuel injection) turn it over a few times to get the water out and you're good to go....after replacing all your fluids of course.

[@hunterpetrovich1460]

@@Peanutdenver no it's not😂

[@scarface-39]

Hunter Petrovich its a 2 stroke!!! Watch the recovery video you can see the expansion chamber on the exhaust header!!!

[@Peanutdenver]

@@scarface-39 Your are correct my dude. He even throws up the make, year and model of his bike at the beginning of the vid at th bottom of the screen.

[@Peanutdenver]

@@hunterpetrovich1460 Dude watch the beginning of the vid.. .Or learn more about dirt bikes before you start talking smack on the ole inter-webs....ok spanky

[@ajfranky9174]

Beautiful way to go out like bro, come on! got that crystal clear water, beautiful trees

[@user-ud7ko4cq1n]

That is the highest jump ever achieved at this epic jumpable swimming hole in Colorado. Congrats on achieving the new record!!!

[@mikehickman3635]

I probably shouldn't have watched this the night before a 78 mile extreme trail ride tomorrow morning!!!!....jesus.

[@mikehickman3635]

Endoed off a fn cliff... no joke landed on a pile of rocks fractured 3 ribs! Last 34 miles of trail were hell lol

[@reefym2627]

I was bout to ask do you died

[@mikehickman3635]

@@reefym2627 still here just hurts to breath, or move, or do basically anything but yup still here hehe

[@awdeveau]

@@mikehickman3635 any video of it by any chance. Thankfully you made it out.

[@jdm_jonjon6704]

Rip lmao

[@SuburbanDelinquent]

Oh man.... Pretty much my worse nightmare!

[@mateoreeves3186]

yah it would be if he fell on the rocks. falling in the water isnt that bad

[@Simfight]

No no, worse is without the water.

[@MediumRareFully]

when is more extra D content coming?

[@ffejkk37]

YO SUB D WADDUP WHERES ARSON

[@calbusta420]

So glad you're alright and nothing happened to you. I cringed and had flashbacks, but would live to see some pictures of the bike following the aftermath. Wouldn't ask if I didn't know the details on how your health was. But since we all know you're back on a bike some pictures would be lovely. Rock on brotha. Again glad to see you're in good health.

[@nickhogge4999]

Look at the other videos on his account, shows the when we got the bike, and rebuilding.

[@ProvisioNet]

So lucky you were! Glad you were able to walk away. Good luck with the bike recovery today.

[@BrokenEnduro]

From this point further, no riders are allowed to scream and cry when we crash. Stoic. Glad you’re good bro!

[@christopheralldredge9298]

The guy landed in water 😂. Settle down tough guy.

[@theinterfaithshepherd9075]

That is pretty much every riders nightmare as they ride on cliff edges! You got SOSOSO lucky!! Such a dangerous situation. So glad you didn't get seriously injured!! Thanks for sharing!

[@kylehardley]

Glad you escaped without injury. That was a scary looking episode. Stay safe out there, beautiful trail!!!

[@lazurus222]

Did you say “c’mon now”?

[@md-eq9sj]

I was trying to figure this out myself. I KNOW I heard "F#*k!" at 527, but couldn't understand that last bit.

[@mikegreen6066]

That's what I heard. As in, oh there's water, "c'mon now hit the water."

[@NewEraKid101]

Or “I’m going down”

[@chaoticnipples3405]

He said oh my god

[@lunch_meats8738]

Nah he said "homonym" clearly

[@craighoffman6876]

Ah, yes, the Devil's Punchbowl". Many 4x4's have met their fate there over the years. A Florida based new riding friend did this, but his bike somehow landed front wheel down in a shallow spot, water was up to the tank but not in the airbox. He managed to bail before the bike went and he didn't go over. A talented rider in our group managed to ride it out, the bike was barely damaged and he was able to ride it for the rest of the trip no problem. I had a nice cold beer waiting for him back at the truck, since then we've been brothers for life even though we only personally met on that one trip 😆 Have ridden through this are many times, it is actually easier to go a little fast through there as it gets the suspension to move instead of deflect. Rule #1 in Colorado mountain riding is always to fall into the hill if one is gonna fall 😂 Glad you are OK!

[@Deegan38]

Wow! Glad you are ok

[@kobybarnard1334]

Hey

[@markroberts1301]

Hey Rick, so glad you are OK, that was scary to watch I'm sure it was a hundred times worse to go through! Keep on going!

[@RickHogge]

thank you

[@HighCountryRambler]

Been over that pass a half dozen times on my dirtbike. Last time had just returned to camp at the base and some guy walked into camp at sundown saying he just drove his 4X4 over the edge (like many others) and needed a ride back over to the Crested Butte side. Never resisting a opportunity to go ride I rode that thing with him on the back at night, dropped him off in Butte and road back to camp arriving around midnight. And why you never ride a dirtbike in Colorado without a strong headlamp. Great video, we've all been there unfortunately...

[@americanmanstan2381]

Some people walk out. Some don't. 9/19/2015 = me getting permanently paralyzed from chest down, after riding dirt bikes for 30 years. Careful out there. Only takes one freaky landing, then you're toast.

[@robw3761]

I'm sorry to hear that what exactly happened to you sir

[@BaggettCyclingAdventures]

👏👏👏 captain obvious, but if he's gonna preach to people, better danged we'll be prepared to answer the one question that'd be on everyone's mind.

[@americanmanstan2381]

@@robw3761 Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't realize you asked a q. I love questions. I went down a treacherous decline, then got off trail. I've had more success hanging on, instead of dumping. So I hung on. But then my front wheel hit something, my bike stopped dead in its tracks, and I flew over the handle bars. In the many spills I've had over the years, I landed ok. But this time I landed flat on my back. I begged my bro in law to remove the rock out of my back and told him I couldn't feel my legs, as I was writhing in pain and gasping to breathe. Well, that wasn't a rock. It was my broken spine. But I must say, in many respects my life got better. I got married, and woke up to the important things. Would of those things happened anyway? I dunno. Maybe. But all is well. Thanks for asking!

[@robw3761]

@@americanmanstan2381 I'm glad things are going good for you now that's awesome that you got married she must be a very special woman 💯😉

[@thisguy5161]

@jessie makara eh? learn from others.

[@yeahok115sure]

I raced pro back in the early 2000’s and I’ve seen many terrible scary wreck, I’ve been in so bad ones, but this one right here is hands down the scariest most insane wreck I’ve ever seen...... This dude is one lucky guy!!! 😳

[@poboypowder7567]

Heavy hauling Idaho mind ass

[@welfarepolice4761]

You didn't race pro

[@fz1000red]

I'm glad everything turned out okay for the new scuba diver! That rider was unbelievably fortunate when you consider the distance he traveled down and the immovable objects between the trail and the water that could have caused tremendous physical injury. After watching it a few times I'm getting the impression that the angle of rock to the righthand side is just enough to create a similar effect to that created by the angled concrete freeway dividers we're all familiar with. That divider was created to reduce the number of vehicles crossing into oncoming lanes. The angle is a sort of mild "V" shape, rotated 90°. It is designed to deflect a moving object from the ground upward where it then strikes the opposing angle of the concrete barricade, which doesn't prevent crashes in the same direction of travel, but it does reduce head on collisions. That same angular momentum seems to have pushed the dirtbike where it's rider had no plans to go.

[@DadCanFixAnything]

Thank God you hit the water. Shared with some of the other groups.

[@Faton_Avdiu]

Perhaps using clutch time after would help passing that section much easier and the bike wouldn't jump the way it did. Using clutch in these tricky and rocky section is a big advantage. Don't get me wrong but from the beginning of the video i can tell that you are not very experienced for such terrain :). Anyways, Thank God that you are alive, it's unbelievable that you are still alive 👍

[@RickHogge]

someone else has hinted a similar guess...hmm...anyone??

[@ProjectAnubisUSA]

Rick Hogge practice more in a wider area with the technical terrain. Clutch time or momentum, balance and looking ahead to sight your line in will help. I ride with momentum and line picking since you get beat up less. It helps skip over every little bump. Your body will get less fatigued on longer rides for sure.

[@llewellynquay9463]

A re-valve would help a LOT for riding rocks.

[@khanivore313]

Those beautiful kids got you home for sure, you need to be around "ALIVE" to take care of them. Glad you're safe. That video had me at the edge of my chair. SCARY

[@dmcgreg]

Glad you’re ok. Gotta say though: Hero 7 for the win....the footage/stabilization is amazing.

[@RickHogge]

no doubt ! I had just bought it a few days earlier

[@iRideuWatch]

Always look where you want to go. That last throttle blip did you in. Glad you're ok.

[@chrismills2192]

Totally blows my mind. You were being watched over, no question. Good to see you climb out safely.

[@zerodollarman]

Riding beyond one’s skill level is a dangerous game. A man’s got to know his limitations. Very fortunate to have no injuries...

[@stereotypicalwhitemale848]

Limits? I remember when I was young just trying to keep up with my dad from trail head to trail head, limits are obstacles meant to be overcome.

[@zerodollarman]

@@stereotypicalwhitemale848, I’m sure your Dad, while challenging your skills, wouldn’t have subjected you to a possible death risk. My point is, one needs to gain experience where death is not a possible outcome.

[@stereotypicalwhitemale848]

@@zerodollarman yes but this kind of riding is only learned by doing it, fall down learn a lesson..... just try not to fall 35 feet into a raging river lol

[@Nick-ip7ks]

I’d be honored to die in water that clean!

[@watchman-pu7tp]

If it had been me, I would have left a bit of stool in it.

[@Nick-ip7ks]

watchman1872 😂

[@1313jerry1313]

It's probably not clean anymore with the oil and fuel now in it.

[@gregflores8959]

Best comment Nick 👍🏽

[@colbyclark2479]

@@1313jerry1313 Stop being weird, tree hugging liberal.

[@Rob-r2s]

When I was a kid my dad took me is his 1962 Jeep on the Devils Punch Bowl trail. Looks like it's not passable with a vehicle any longer due to the road looking to narrow. I do know that they blocked off the road next to CB mountain and it's only open to residents. We had one of those cabins.

[@shondeckracing]

Gotta be one of the scariest experiences in the world, glad you were ok!

[@owenstewart1160]

It’s crazy watching videos like these knowing what is going to happen but the rider doesn’t know and it’s just a normal day for them

[@jesseonamotorcycle]

Sheesh that’s scary. You never know what the ride can bring us. I went down on my last trip to Lake Tahoe. Didn’t expect that was going to happen but you just never know.

[@zoonerluber]

he was probably like "wow thank god there was water"...2 seconds later "oh F$%& im in water, in riding gear "

[@jdwr12003]

That water looked fresh and cold.

[@elcucuygarage]

@Donald Trump and diarrhea.

[@Nick-ip7ks]

@@elcucuygarage lmao good one

[@justaweeb9086]

You cant just tell the temperature of water by looking at it

[@Nick-ip7ks]

DaKool Kid I can

[@tinglee2530]

DaKool Kid that’s probably ice melt from the mountains. Pretty chilly no matter what time of year.

[@jcshobbiesandrecreation5873]

I've run that in a SxS and it was so rocky, narrow and loose I couldn't image even walking it. Going up there on a motor cross is crazy. Glad you're ok as that could have been a lot worse.

[@carsolha]

In the summer of 2018 I did the same thing about 2-3 seconds before you did. Hard to watch. I ended up with a few broken ribs but the kdx 200 survived with minor damage. Big believer in full riding gear. Thanks for posting.

[@danielmackenzie6709]

Worst thing about go pros is that it makes him look like he’s slowly putting along on a dirt road when in reality he’s flying up a 40 degree mountain in crazy terrain

[@zakkyummms]

Do you even ride?

[@danielmackenzie6709]

Sincere apologies for not bringing my protractor gentleman. As for the speed I am talking about when he takes off on the flats. The go pro fish eye lens makes it look like he’s not going fast at all. Just speaking from experience. When I was a kid riding my dirt bike filming, then I’d look back at the footage and it looks like nan could walk faster. Yes I have ridden in the past but don’t own a bike currently and I am by no means a professional like you guys.

[@jeffteague9650]

I'm glad you are OK! People make bigger mistakes and they're no longer with us. Respect

[@alexwhitney1841]

Just glad you got out of there alive! What an "oh shit!" moment!

[@bad-ex8dr]

Where’s Moto madness at?!?!

[@MikeSmith-px7ec]

I live in Colorado. The rocky mountains are very unforgiving on a dirtbike. Those sharp edge rocks will jolt your bike left or right and the suspension barely works right. I stick to the less rocky trails for this exact reason. The hill climb right before the crash made it worse. Probably going a little too fast for the conditions to make it up the hill, hit the sharp edged rocks causing a little blip of the throttle, then the rear suspension not absorbing it properly bouncing up and down causing no brakes and very little control of steering. Glad you made it out alive.

[@v.gedace1519]

@3:58 "Give me one minute" should turn on all RED lights of ANY tour guide to stop the trip immediately. yes, it´s so simple.

[@andrewsmith2948]

I hate to ask but how much experience do you have offroad?

[@barbequeberry8414]

Apparently none you can tell by his helmet cam the entire time he was riding-- he needs to learn how to ride thats for sure

[@cruzanmongoose]

I fell 40 feet off a cliff when I was 12 years old, I bounced off a ledge and landed in deep water the water saved my life.. came out with a broken arm above the wrist.. You were very lucky to land in that pool of deep water and come out with no injuries..

[@norkisserrano]

The fall was fu€kin scary, lucky to have a 2nd life.

[@Covert_Arrangements]

That’s terrifying! 😱 I’m glad you are alright. Thank God! 🙏🏻

[@riggzdangeruz4137]

Holy ish!!!question....how much did the rest of the trip cost-walking /catching a ride out...rescue team for the bike..evac team for said bike and IF it was even recovered and eventually brought back to the LZ, what was the total on the bike or bike being totaled??hmmm

[@Viktorreznov1942]

It's crazy how things can go perfectly wrong like that, great thing there was a deep water hole down there.

[@frenchfryfarmer436]

That's a combo adventure ride. Moto, cliff dive, swim , and rock climb. Nuts.

[@desolatesurfer8651]

If he had a parachute he could have covered that too.

[@dr2377]

Does anyone know which Triathlon this is? I'm looking to enter next year.

[@theconscientiousperfecter]

This is the Snorkbikeling Championships it is held every other leap year on the 3rd Tuesday in May...

[@McFlippin]

When that front wheel came up when it did my heart sank. Glad you’re okay.