UTAH BDR...You won't believe this!

[@eveRide]

Awesome journey through the gnarliest bits of the UTBDR! Unfortunately that Utah weather will win if it wants to. No shame in calling it... the trails north would have been impassible in a 4x4 with all the mud. Still... the Lockhart Basin is no joke! Well done through there!!!

[@backcountryadvmoto]

Thanks! It’s pretty much how a lot of our trips go. Even though Murphy is never invited he always comes along. Literally record lows and snowfall for that time of year.lol

[@1492tomato]

Thank you and thank you!! Had a dirt bike when I was young (20) and rode the woods, strip mine and coal fields of Tuscaloosa and Brookwood Counties (AL) with a dear friend. That was 49 years ago. Over the years, I've driven motorcycles of all types - all owned by friends. It's been a dream of mine to take a cross country motorcycle trip since I was 13. Unless something remarkable happens, videos like yours are as close as I''ll ever get. Vicarious though they are, your videos are a treasure and better than any production from the Film Factory. There is an unseen uncool group of us out here who value your work more than you know. P.S. I don't claim your riding skills for one second. Day after tomorrow, my butt will unscrinch from watching your descent from the top of that hill.

[@backcountryadvmoto]

Thanks for the kind words. Its comments like that that make the video process worth it. The whole point of me making these videos isnt to make the tiny bit of money youtube offers but to allow those as you said live through the experience as if they were there too and hopefully one day get out and do trip like this. I hop you are wrong when you say you will most likely never get out on a trip across the country. One think Ive learned, When there is a will, there is always a way! Just go for it!

[@Veer1958]

I’ve ridden lots of trail bikes, the biggest being a CRF 450. I have never ridden an adventure bike. I wouldn’t have tried that Lockhart pass on my trail bikes, let alone on a heavy big adventure bike. You two are warriors and your stamina and determination are to be admired. You had everything thrown at you - wind, rain, snow, cold and terrain. You were correct to call it when you did. It was no longer an adventure but a battle. Terrific video.

[@garydoyle5755]

That is the best most comprehensive video I have seen of Lockhart Basin, even the best video of any hard section on any adventure ride anywhere.

[@hou2bos]

A lot of ride videos are about the bikes, gear and look at me. Your video is about the ride. Well done guys.

[@backcountryadvmoto]

Thanks for checking it out. Glad you liked it

[@BrianEllefritz]

I was in Moab May 14/15 2019 on my Tiger 800, just touring on tarmac. I hit Monument Valley on the 16th and winds started picking up. Checked the weather and tore down my camp and bolted to the warmth of a hotel in Flagstaff for a couple days while it poured, clearly the storm that caught you guys. Well done for riding it out.

[@shaneolivier1650]

What an awesome trip,the scenery is amazing, some places where very sketchy but it felt as if I was riding there and was a bit stressed out, but thanks for an incredible video, enjoy the outdoors and your beast of a bike

[@mbarnatan1]

Man. One of the best edited videos I’ve seen. Thank you for all the work you put into it. It gives a very realistic view of the route and its challenges.

[@backcountryadvmoto]

Thanks for the kind words. Definitely one of my favorites

[@Freedom-xb4tg]

I'm agree with you!!!👏👏👏 Totalmente de acuerdo🤘🤘🤘

[@barrythomas379]

My hats are off to you guys, Excellent riders!! I'm an old dirt bike rider and here you guys are pushing those big ass adventure bike thru , awesome footage too.

[@backcountryadvmoto]

I appreciate the positive comment. Thanks for watching

[@gvernon2616]

That was some bad ass riding! You guys rock ( no pun intended)! Excellent video too! Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@jeffdavies7584]

Nothing really shows how difficult that southern approach to Moab is like this. Great job guys. I did this with the family in the Tacoma except we moved much..much slower. We spent a couple hours stacking rocks to get down the ledges. Let me tell you the fear of turning around really pulls a family together.

[@backcountryadvmoto]

Thanks for the comment. I get it man. Turning around for us is never an option unless we absolutely have too. It killed us to have to call it quits early due to the weather, but we knew there was just no way we would get over the La Sal Mountains

[@sz3820]

You and your buddy are truly great riders. Thanks for sharing. Glad you called it off. We need you for more rides and SAFETY is first...

[@colterino]

Thanks for taking us along...U tuffed it out long as you could....Yea..Amazing Country we got..Tricky Bits to take a big, loaded A Bike on..Jolly Excellent Cool Work...Onward !

[@beaunaro]

Very good video! I’m pretty sure that ride is over my skill level, especially on those tall bikes. Congratulations!

[@backcountryadvmoto]

+Irv Eichorst thanks for watching

[@drjdvm]

You know the riding skills are awesome and the terrain is monster hard when you get sweaty palms just watching the video. Just an amazing job both of you. UTBDR is on my list and I would like to try Lockhart. You have given me some pause. Thanks for the riding and the work putting the video together.

[@mikethompson2007]

At 35:14... 2 singles in razors and a guy on a 4 wheeler. "Probably a tour" love it! Great video.

[@mikethompson2007]

Great Video and drone footage! Nice riding an picking lines in lockhart basin. I wouldn't think much of the BDR north of Green River would be doable in late may. You guys are tough!

[@backcountryadvmoto]

Thanks for watching

[@robpinter5431]

ADV riding at it's best, brings out the best in people too.

[@davidmeredith2606]

My gosh. You guys are monster tough and have the guts to push on. Amazing skills

[@richardclegg5853]

I live "back east" and do nothing but dream about rides like this... got the bike, got the gear, just ain't got the time... yet, but someday, hopefully sooner than later... excellent video, really shows what it's like

[@donbus7525]

Have ridden Lockhart Basin on a Yamaha wr450 dirt bike with day pack. Can't imagine doing it on fully loaded big bikes. Great job making it thru with no mishaps.

[@martin4819]

Really appreciate the high quality and the high bar u set for other KZbinrs! Great video! I don’t think people realize what a workout it is to go through this terrain on a fully loaded bike.

[@markschultheis9522]

Amazing job on video guys! And wow, truely impressive riding skills! I'm planning the UTBDR in 2024. But after watching this, I think i'll leave my Honda AT at home and pack up my FE501 on this one. Thanks again.

[@kirkyoung00]

Good job getting through Lockhart Basin, that's a tough section

[@robertosanchez4021]

Guys undoubtedly you are expert off road riders...

[@backcountryadvmoto]

Thanks for the kind words. I don’t see myself as an expert, but I’m constantly trying to improve.

[@gpnmoab1]

Great video, thanks. Taking a loaded 500lb bike over those trails is an exercise in keeping them on 2 wheels. I hear the stress in your breathing...LOL. I've done these trails on a 250lb enduro without issue, but you guys have some guts taking such heavy bikes over this mess. My hat's off to you both.

[@daftnord4957]

i recognize that highway going through mexican hat. funny right angle turn. i've gone through there a couple times on a road bike travelling from South Dakota to Phoenix. i have a gs1150 now so can't wait to get to Utah again

[@backcountryadvmoto]

You'll have a blast on the 1150. So many options to explore with a bike that is dual purpose. Thanks for watching.

[@AdventureTravelandScuba]

That is one gorgeous area value of the gods I think that's one of the most beautiful places that I have ever been in I have been there 3 years ago and I loved it now I want to come back but because of covet restrictions I'm not able to great video

[@TheStumpyfsr]

Cool scenery and well done navigating that technical part.

[@daveknaus8649]

Wow. Epic route, epic riding, epic footage. Well done and thanks for sharing.

[@backcountryadvmoto]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@frontderangeddualsport8305]

Simply THE Best UTBDR video I have seen yet!!! Awesome job. Been through all those section at least 3 times and this video does the best job of capturing the moments of any! Wow. We were there literally a week later, and had 85 deg and sweltering through Lockhart. Saw a couple of comments calling it Lockhard, and YES, it is. While this video is about as good as it gets, the riding is actually harder than this video portrays. These guys are rock stars!!!

[@backcountryadvmoto]

+Stephen Barnes thanks for the compliments and thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@specijala]

Great ride, breathtaking scenery !! Hope you two will finish soon this route and film it !

[@backcountryadvmoto]

I hope so too!

[@stevetolman6652]

Nice handling, Big bikes do not like to wander through rock spewed river beds and slick rock, well done control and trail picks !!! I'm glad you filmed it, thanks!

[@backcountryadvmoto]

+Steve Tolman thanks for following along

[@crackedcanyon5537]

Nice video! I really appreciated the long uncut segments of video on the Lockhart section. People usually chop their videos into little chunks all edited together, and it's hard to get a sense of what the whole route is like. But with yours I felt like I got to see the whole thing. Thanks!

[@backcountryadvmoto]

+CrackedCanyon thanks. I do chop my videos otherwise they would be hours long, but for sections like Lockhart, there is just so much great terrain, I like to let it roll👍🏻

[@jimwortham8634]

Wow guys Mega empressive dirt Rider myself was riding with you the whole time you both did fantastic rate video very hard act to follow appreciate

[@hardworkingamerican8847]

Who would thumb down this video , makes zero sense . Probably jealous they weren't there . Some amazing country that Utah . Never been but one day soon hopefully . I can totally see the benefit of those Flex Bars . Trail so sketchy the drone turned around and tried to escape , haha .

[@backcountryadvmoto]

Hardworking American hahaha that’s funny right there. The flex bars do help for sure. As far as the thumbs down goes. I ignore it lol. Shoot, KZbin considers any interaction a positive so even the thumbs down helps me out. Jokes on them 😂

[@brilliantspeedsuperbikes]

Wow! Amazing footage and raw narration. Thanks for recording and posting.

[@WhatTimeIsIt369]

Well done you guys! I think watching your videos here made me more anxious than when I did it on my Strom. Except I went the other direction and that means up Lockhart Basin. Best ride of my life! Will definitely do again.

[@wfodavid]

Definitely looks fun but maybe not on my 1290. Need a 790. Great video!

[@tonyrichengod9280]

Maaaan I bet that red clay is super fun to ride on! Lots of sliding around

[@rickshutt3974]

Just frickin awesome, you guys rock !

[@montaego]

Nice! We were on the BDR in May also. Got into the snow by Bears Ears pass and decided to skip around to Monticello and into Indian Creek. Called it in Moab and stayed to ride there were the weather was good. Did Lockhart N to S. amazing!

[@backcountryadvmoto]

Dr. Sober crazy, maybe we saw you. We did the exact same thing, but went over bears ears lol. Whoops

[@hwobstj]

Great work in Lock Hart. As you said, it will test you. I broke my right collar bone riding my R1200GS about 15 miles in in Aug 2016. I won’t take that big of a bike in there ever again. You guys did great.

[@backcountryadvmoto]

Thanks for watching. It is tough for sure. Some of the section can change drastically every year. Ive ridding the lockhart section both ways many times and its different nearly every time

[@jrdepew]

AA+ video. Last July me and buddy blundered onto Lockhart from Monticello. We were on DR650 and Honda 650L loaded doing the TAT. We made it to top of canyon at dark. Out of water we pushed on arriving Moab 3:00am. Thanks to this awesome video I now can see what we rode. It’s no joke!

[@backcountryadvmoto]

Nice work! Sounds like an adventure for sure

[@TubeBrowser2]

Some of that looked like TW200 turf to me. Good job getting through it. Nice video.

[@Flyanb]

We did Lockhart reverse from your trip last October and one thing we didn’t get was the trail footage. I am so glad to see yours. We had four Tacomas, an 80 series land cruiser, a guy part time riding a Yamaha 250, and a Jeep Cherokee. That ledge in the intro cost the Jeep a CV. We winched up 2 Tacos and the Jeep, and pushed the bike up. That trail is brutal I can’t imagine riding it either way!

[@backcountryadvmoto]

+Flyanb for sure. I’ve ridin it both directions a few times and the opposite direction is definitely the harder route. There are two sections, the one you mentioned about the CV and another one about a mile after that that are damn near impossible if you don’t hit it just right. Thanks for watching

[@tonycullen5415]

wow. you boys got some balls doing that trail on adventure bikes!

[@tryharder3214]

19:16 - I wish I'd know that BEFORE going in. I traveled on my own, and wasn't able to make it thru. I learned my lesson, had few hard times, dropped my bike like 15 times. But I turned and went around. It's great to see "caution" sign from you. 23:55 -I wasn't able to drive up this hill. Inexperienced, I took right path, and sure enough, i failed. At this mark was when I first met people(late May 2020). They where riding OHV(or something like that), in opposite direction and THANKFULLLY warned me that after this hill it gets worst. I'm happy that I turned back and went around. People, please, don't be like me(2 years of experience) and go thru this on your own. It was hard=\

[@backcountryadvmoto]

Tackling that section alone is pretty hardcore. Glad you made it out in one piece. Thanks for watching

[@michaelanderson9914]

You made that look easy. Well done. Makes me want an africa twin.

[@backcountryadvmoto]

Thanks, it’s a great bike. Not the best at one thing, but can do just about everything good enough.

[@greatfallskam]

Absolutely the best UT BDR or any BDR video footage I've seen. A++++. Amazing footage. Extremely realistic. Almost as good as being on the trail. Thanks.

[@GratefulOverlander]

Lol, you obviously don't watch many videos. Have you seen the videos the BDR group puts out by Noren Films?? They created this shit! Give them credit where it's due

[@greatfallskam]

@@GratefulOverlander Absolutely. Credit to all parties. I am a BDR rider, past member, and supporter. Kind of know sterling. All good. I probably watch a couple hours of KZbin a night.

[@Djarvis2]

I’ve driven Lockhart Basin in my modified jeep. Can’t imagine trying to do it on a motorcycle.To bad you have to focus on the road ahead of you and miss the Colorado River and all the beauty of Canyonlands.

[@TutorialsbySteve]

That crazy sh*t! I'd barely be able to do that on a 250 much less an 800. Mass respect. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnkoutsantonis6943]

wow ! good stuff man, i mountain bike Sedona for a week every year and we ride similar stuff, but I didn't know you can do that with a 500lb motorcycle ! I just got a Tracer 9 , unfortunately I think I'm limited to fire roads .

[@charlessykes6927]

I personally would maybe try it on a smaller dirt bike and with a riding buddy.Thanks for sharing your adventure.

[@chadminett2642]

My boys and I were just over the border in Colorado , enjoying the same weather 2019 - we went again 2020 much drier and sun

[@chiptaxfree]

The two of you did a fantastic job on Lockhart basin. I did it on a KTM 350 a few years ago.

[@backcountryadvmoto]

Thanks for the compliment and for checking out the video

[@Harloweqbumfuque]

That was flat out awesome! Loved the riding and the commentary!

[@2wheelsandatent]

Sweet 40 minute vid on the bdr I am doing I love it!

[@FanOWater]

Great video and excellent riding. Hope you finish the BDR. A friend and I were on the So Cal BDR and snow stopped us as well. Adventure riding at its finest!

[@jeffrhomberg8229]

We did the UBDR in 2017. My hats off to you and your sidekick. Lockhart should be named Lockhard! Subscribed out of respect. Way to go. We did it in September and had very little rain.

[@KTMK73]

Amongst the better ADV productions out there. Solid editing and dialogue. I like the vids you have where you narrate. Not a big fan of the music people put on as it's great to "hear" the experience and you sharing your thoughts. Thanks for putting these together.

[@thailandmopedadventures611]

Great Adventure - I guess with Ice Rain and riding over the Rocks could be a “Mission Impossible”

[@northpole9311]

Jeeezwizzzz man do you two like a challenge or what......beautiful country worth every bolder...

[@advrider7777]

That’s great effort on big bikes,,,,,,, the video makes everything look 2D and flat but in reality it’s hard core...... nice work

[@backcountryadvmoto]

+advrider777 thanks , yeah the wide angle in the GoPro really makes things looks so much less than what they really are

[@GIDDYUPADVENTURES]

Subscribed! Dang you guys had some weather extremes for sure! Can't wait to see what else you guys get up to.

[@ThrillaPark]

Wow! What a ride. Great video footage too. Bucket list for me.

[@backcountryadvmoto]

You should! It was a good trip. Thanks for watching

[@veiledallegory]

I can’t believe he made it through Lockhart with the factory skid plate on the Beemer.

[@backcountryadvmoto]

That would be impressive, but it was an Altrider Skid plate not the oem.

[@ZenAndTheArtOfMotoAdventure]

Your videos are impressive; your adventures are incredible! 🌄 Could you provide insights into managing fatigue during those marathon rides and keeping yourself in top shape? Exciting topic!

[@gavinpaton7885]

Fantastic video guys apreciate the skills you have and convinced me to stick to tarmac touring

[@ryanmalone2681]

I ran into something similar in the snow on a superbike touring through Switzerland, Austria, and Italy in late May.

[@davidlaforce1855]

Wow, awesome trip, looked like a huge challenge, but really fun.

[@NewBelgiumCO]

We ran Lockhart over Hurrah Pass, same direction you did. We had a 950 Adventure with us, but the other 4 of us were on lighter DS bikes. The guy on the 950 was waxed when we finished! Had a Yamaha break the crank gear and lock up halfway through! Spend several hours at the intersection just after you come out of the hard shit in the canyon decent. Finally got back to the hostel about midnight...fun shit, I’d do it again! Maybe not on my Twin though, but maybe! Enjoying the vids brother!! 🤘🏼

[@backcountryadvmoto]

Biker Sasquatch thanks for watching. I’ve ran this section the opposite direction 4 other times out of Moab, but never this way. This way was definitely easier than trying to ride up everything lol. I’m a bit psycho though, and love the challenge. Safe riding, and looks out for more videos to come 👍🏻

[@tonyrdr7207]

Wow impressive trails with the fully loaded advs Beautiful video got to get over to your beautiful country one day. How slippery are the rocks in the rain??

[@NB-op8or]

Beautiful beautiful country! I love North Idaho! You should do some rides around Sandpoint and give people a little taste of that local area 👍👍

[@zman92630]

Great footage, great action and great attitude. Live to fight another day!

[@ktmkirby]

Great video! Had to cancel my trip to Moab this April, due to Covid. Hopefully opens up in the fall. I dipped into the start of Lockhart basin on my 1200GSA in 2012, a month after major abdominal surgery. Wasn't planning to do it....just wanted to have a look. Glad I didn't try! I'll bring a smaller bike for that.

[@johncopetti1253]

Bloody good, and gutsy riding guys. Thank s and enjoy

[@bunnydaduk]

Wow amazing, as a UK rider we have nothing remotely like that, sights and rides, we're lucky if you can do about 3-4 miles off road in one go. Its hopeless here for riding off road. If we want anything similar to you we have to cross over to France or Spain where they are a lot more biker friendly and have more open country where you can ride off road from prolonged periods. Great watch thanks for sharing

[@backcountryadvmoto]

+bunnydaduk well if you ever make it over to the US, let me know, and I’ll show you some amazing scenery

[@clayderouin857]

And I never would have thought Klim Goretex would have been the right call for late May near Moab....good call!

[@backcountryadvmoto]

+Clay Derouin thanks for watching!

[@mechcavandy986]

I consider myself intermediate. I’m 70 yo now. I’d better not get on this! Thanks for taking me along. 👍🏻

[@2WheelPursuit]

Wow beautiful views! This is what its all about!

[@2WheelPursuit]

also, impresive riding! especially for such big bikes!

[@Merc399]

Love these videos. Can't wait to hit some BDRs on my DRZ

[@franksmith9692]

Great video work. We got caught in same snowstorm at North Rim. 8 inches the night we arrived. How do you get your audio (conversation) on the video?

[@daphnedevi]

best video of lockhart basin that i've seen... properly conveys the terror... i mean thrill of it. i think this footage may serve to convince a lot of riders to take the alternate. ;) nice job!

[@backcountryadvmoto]

daphnedevi Thank you. I put a lot of time and effort to making my videos entertaining and hope they give you the experience of being along for the ride. Glad you liked it.

[@jamesluster8473]

Great riding , bad ass video what a adventure !!! I can’t wait to ride some bdr, thanks for sharing!!!

[@greatfallskam]

A++++ guys. Awesome-ness !! One of the more realistic footage of UT BDR. Thanks for the incredible footage.

[@BornAGoon]

Just got back from a UT ride that place is off road heaven Good job on the video

[@gladegoodrich2297]

Did Cedar City Utah to Butte Montana on my little KLR in one day. Thought I won the iron butt award but believe you guys have bested me!

[@markjacobs6294]

A lighter bike is usually a better choice but not a cool I guess. I've owned heavy and middle weights and survived these type of trips. Tiger 12, 8, KLR, XR etc. The KTM690ER is my bike now. 315lbs dry and under 380 loaded for a week trip with ultralight pack gear and an extra gallon. Never looking back.

[@backcountryadvmoto]

Sounds like a awesome ride.

[@BuntaBall40]

Still photos throughout are great mate

[@Porsche996driver]

Holy cow - what sights, what skills, what danger! 🤣

[@ryanmoore686]

Looks amazing, definitely love how your twin is set up. Now if only I had the time to get out and ride.

[@MDR4YOU]

Really great video!!! Sorry about the weather.

[@backcountryadvmoto]

Thanks. Weather is just one of those things. Out of anyone’s control.

[@traileater]

That was great. Man, Id hate to get a flat out there, do you run heady duty tubes at least?

[@pinnacleroofing9841]

weather is part of riding and should be enjoyed - Amor Fati

[@Ar2roues]

Magnifique....Merci pour cette belle vidéo ;)

[@SailingCorina]

Second Utah BDR video in a row that had to call it in the same area. I'm sitting in Sedona watching the temperatures North of me waiting to jump on the trail. I'm wondering if it's just cold fronts that blew through during your trips. I have a big window to get it done and wait for a good weather. It's April 3rd and Moab is getting around 70 degrees but it's the high mountains that will cause problems. Looks to me like summer is better though people complain about the heat.

[@backcountryadvmoto]

This was VERY unusual weather for this time of year. I was in the Moab area literally 3 weeks prior and it was in the 80s. The temps just days before were in the high 70s so it just was a fluke front that came through. This area is 5000 to 9000 ft elevation so weird things can happen. Especially in the Spring

[@keesverhagen9227]

Dude, what a beauty of a ride.🤤🤤🤤 Thank you for taking me along.Actually all of us.🙏🙏🙏 When you are riding on those montainroads are you not afraid that with a little slide of the frontwheel you are ending up 100 meter below ? 😬😬😬 Offcourse i do not have those same experience as you but i have ride in Sweden, Romenia and so on. I have experienced montainroads. And i have always the tendacy to look into the depth belongside me. Almost to a point of fixation. I have always want to know how other riders experience this in the same situation.🤭🤭🤭 Dude, once again. You guys had an epic ride almost to the point of insanity.😋😋😋 Greetings from the Netherlands,💪💪💪

[@americanwalkabout5970]

Kudos on your big bike skills. I've ridden that area on a 500 in the dry and it wasn't easy. I need to post my KTM 1190 ride over Black Bear pass in Colorado. Similar giant rocks there but only 7 miles, not 48!

[@backcountryadvmoto]

+American Walkabout 👍🏻 hope to be our that way soon. Colorado is on my list of must rides soon

[@lucecannon]

WOW! You 2 are impressive riders. I took my R1200GSA on the NMBDR and felt I’d really accomplished something. After watching your adventure, my feelings of accomplishment are diminished. It’s hardest section was not close to how hard that rocky ravine looked. Too bad about the weather. Have you tried the weather channel? ;)