Bikepacking in Idaho (Hot Springs MTB Route and some road riding)

[@danielfischer1811]

I gotta tell you, I normally don't leave comments on these videos. But you rocked this! Awesome footage. Made me homesick. No unnecessary chatter, just an outstanding ride..... Thanks Brother

[@PrentissC]

I appreciate the feedback! Arizona is a beautiful State, I actually went back last fall to do some hiking in the Grand Canyon. Gonna get start on editing footage from one of my hikes there soon so that I can share it here. Take care

[@RecapturingLife]

I'm riding through Idaho during my bike ride across America and this video makes me want to explore it a more while I'm out there. Man it's so beautiful! My route is closer to Spokane than Boise, hopefully it's still as beautiful of a ride. I'm really glad your videos were recommended!

[@RecapturingLife]

I never really wanted a drone before. But your videos keep telling me I should get a drone! Your drone work is so amazing!

[@PrentissC]

Oh cool! I've always wanted to do a bike ride across America west to east. I've done a North to South crossing along the great divide trail and it was beautiful! I wasn't into making videos then, but even if I were I'm not sure I would have brought a drone for such a long trip, although today's drones are much lighter and easier to travel with. You can obviously make a good travel video without a drone, and sometimes I don't want to bring it along, but the drone definitely adds an element of scale and shows how small I am in such a vast area. Even if you don't get to ride through Idaho very much during your cross country trip, you'll see plenty of other great places. From experience I know that Montana is also very beautiful if you enjoy mountains and large natural areas! Are you on instagram or some other social media platform where you will post pictures or video updates of your ride across America? I'm interested in following!

[@RecapturingLife]

@@PrentissC Hope you do one day and you film it. Your videos are really cool, I've probably watched most of of your bikepacking videos already. And the divide, I think I'd like to do that too in the future. I don't think I'm ready for it yet though. I agree about drones, it's not a priority camera for me. The camera I'm going to get for this trip is a 360 camera. You can do a lot of different shots like third person. So I can better film myself by myself. As a fat person I want to be grateful for what I can do with the body I have. I'm aiming to get better at filming myself. So 360 is what I'm getting first but how you used your drone sparked ideas. I am very excited to see Montana and you're right, I never really thought much about Idaho until I saw this video. I'm gonna appreciate what I see. I am on Instagram @recapturinglife_ and my tiktok will have more up to date videos about it too @fueledbyluvvv. And thank you!

[@PrentissC]

@@RecapturingLife actually I've been thinking about getting a 360 camera, because I've seen some great self-shot biking videos using them, and the newest versions of them are getting better as far as quality goes... I think. As for getting better filming yourself, just start by making short action videos for practice, you'll get the hang of it! I also learned a lot from watching other channels from people who are much more knowledgeable than myself on how to self film an adventure. Channels like PathLessPedaled or RyanVanDuzer, oh or that show Survivorman. Anyways, looking forward to following your future adventure or whatever leads up to it. I'm now following you on here and instagram, I don't have tiktok though.

[@RecapturingLife]

@@PrentissC yeah I've been looking into them and the apes that go with them make it a whole lot more accessible. Seems like a good too. But yes I look forward to your videos as well. I'm really glad I found your channel. It's cool to see. And thanks for following my story too.

[@mtforger]

Great job on the video - and music - the route has been on my list for a couple years now and just getting back to some research hoping to do it this year. In 2016, I spent 3 months on a moto and traveled to that road where the rock/mud slide was. I was camped just before the slide at some CG / Hot Springs - and hiked across the slide and crossed the river as you did. (Wish I had had my bike at that point!). Thanks for posting!

[@ChrisJBrown72]

One heck of a rock slide! Good choice pushing thru!

[@davidcornelison3969]

Nice work, photography, and music!

[@valerierosenberg3563]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. I have a good idea what to expect now.

[@mhilde7744]

Gr8 video! Thanks for the post!!!👍

[@geraldlogue7124]

Hay man , your videos are fantastic!!! I live in both Southern Az and North Central Idaho and have explored these areas ..keep on keeping on brother!!!!!🙏

[@PrentissC]

I can see why you would want to live in both places ! I'd be happy to explore both regions again! Thanks for watching, appreciated!

[@blotstein]

Dude this video is super sweet. Thanks for all the effort. I'd love to ride this trail!!

[@coverelf]

great footage. Good info. Great job.

[@FirstnameLastname-bp5cm]

Just found your videos, nice work! Your done skills shots really make it. Where to next?

[@PrentissC]

I've been thinking about some more local to me bike packing routes for this year , out here on the east coast, so upstate NY and or Vermont, etc. Admittedly, we don't have the grand off-road routes out east as the ones out west, but I'll try and do something. Also I've been branching off and hiking more since creating this video, and one of the big hikes I want to get to and record this year is a hike of Mt. Katahdin in Maine. Anyways, thanks for watching!

[@fiesterblue]

Great video!

[@mr.fatcyclist5836]

Great video, awesome places. Good job!!!

[@hotspringscyclist2231]

Wonderful video, and so very inspiring! I want to do this ride one day. Thank you for sharing!

[@hordboy]

Nice vid! Looks like a fun trip.

[@cujomtb250]

Great video. The drone footage kept things really interesting. I was going to ask about your tire choice, but you covered that...thanks.

[@Bikepacking]

amazing drone shot worked out well also like your ultra light setup

[@DanielCanfield]

Great video! Been there a few times but never by bicycle.

[@PrentissC]

Thanks, its a great place, no matter how you get there.

[@dangreen7020]

Great video. I live in the Boise area and keep wanting to do this route. Love the drone shots.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

RIght on!

[@PrentissC]

Path Less Pedaled Thanks! I'm a fan of your channel, you guys are very inspiring!

[@DJhunta]

Glad I found this like you did it on a gravel bike nice shot !

[@bffaris]

Really nice drone shots. It looks like you had an epic ride.

[@Spacesuit_Charlie]

This videos are awesome man!

[@gregjohnson9114]

Awesome video, love the drone footage. Great adventure

[@xavierleparisien929]

Super vidéo ! 👍 Hello from Paris. 🤘

[@harveydumada-ug6433]

great video. makes me want to try this kind of adventure

[@bobwallis1757]

Great, great video! Awesome trip. You got skills!

[@welyas4064]

Thanks for your time making this vid. The Hot Springs Trail is one of my goals in the 2018 season to add to my list. Happy to see it can be done on a x bike! Great sounds track, thanks for the inspiration.

[@PrentissC]

Thanks, I'm looking forward to a new bikepacking adventure this year that I hopefully can also get it on video. Although a Mountain bike is preferred, it's defiantly possible on a cross if thats all you have, just put on the biggest tires you can fit on your bike. You should defiantly get out and do this route!

[@PrentissC]

Oh and before I put out false information out there, I mean it's do able on a x bike as long as you don't plan on taking any of the single track options obviously

[@TheTrakker]

Dude! I've watched two of your trips and you've probably blown past my mileage so long ago its ridiculous. Hahahahaha. But this old man is gonna start catching up this year. Happy trails, stay safe, and live larger than life! Trakker

[@MoyMacGill]

Nice idea for a ride. Enjoyable will done an thanks

[@PrentissC]

Moy MacGill thank you

[@schlooonginator1227]

Wow, very good video. Seen many but this stands out and really shows off the route. Definately more people will be taking this route after this.

[@PrentissC]

Thanks! Yeah the drone footage helps with getting a new angle on the route. I watched many videos on youtube about this route while I was researching it, and it helped, so I'm glad to give back. More people defiantly should give the route a try.

[@adrianflores1705]

Airwolf!! Nice.

[@MumonkanVII]

Dude. This is so great! Making me wish i came along :)

[@PrentissC]

Dirt Hurt thanks! Glad to finally be able to share one of my bike tours on video!

[@outbackwack368]

Looks like a great trip! Personally, I believe that the music should fit the content, which in this case is the epic scenery! Other than the beginning, I think you did an excellent job!

[@jessicahaydahlrichardson7951]

Awesome video. I’m researching this ride right now. Any tips?

[@BadaiRimba]

Nice video,,,,,

[@MrBaritone84]

Love the vid dude! I wanna do this route now!

[@theadventurebiker]

Hey man just found your channel, new subscriber here. Loved the video!!! Great stuff man.

[@PrentissC]

Thanks, i appreciate it!

[@driftwood4458]

What month did you do this ride?

[@countingcoup]

Loving this work, well done! Cracking up about the Rocky Bar not being a cool "Drinking/Refreshment Bar" but most likely named after a River Bar, but its Idaho so you never know, could have been named after a Stoned Bear - errr Bar... Totally professional job putting this together, impressive!

[@ianRichter21]

If you have a GPX of your route i would love to see it ?

[@billcurry4563]

great video, Thanks for sharing. How did you like your gear? bike choice? the sleeping bag? and that sleeping pad? Klymit Static V?

[@gradywright]

Whoa! Awesome! Would be hard for me to keep cycling and not just fly fish all day instead. Thanks for sharing.

[@IGLESIABM1]

Great adventure. Congratulations !Considering the weather, what is the best time of the year to ride the trail ? Thanks !

[@PrentissC]

Jose Mata thank you! I always check www.weather2travel.com/ to get an idea for the weather ahead of time for the given time of year and region I plan on traveling to. I believe summer is the best time for this trip. I went in late July. Its was hot at the peak of the day, but nights and mornings were cool, and I didn't experience much rain, but was prepared for it. Good luck to you if you do this route, its definitely worth it if you're prepared.

[@NLDLC0517]

great video bro! can you tell me what month you did the route?

[@PrentissC]

Thanks, I did this ride in July.

[@TarmacSkin]

which tire size where you using?

[@PrentissC]

700x38, I personally wouldn't do this route on anything slimmer.

[@thomasmikkelsen5422]

Air wolf!!

[@boxlid214]

surprised you didn't install a good rack to get the stuff off your back, much more enjoyable that way. good shots though man

[@shinhochulp]

Just happened on this video. Didn’t you ride the Divide on a fixed gear Ogre? Nice video.

[@PrentissC]

Paul Shin thanks! Yes I did ride the divide on my ogre, but it wasn't fixed. I very much enjoyed coasting down mountains on my single speed.

[@zawawiyahya1512]

❤️❤️

[@miniqc1]

love the music

[@adamghahate3323]

2 minutes in..and SUBBBBBEDDDD.

[@reynan0012113]

Nice edit man! Is this route a part of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route?

[@PrentissC]

Reynan Alibuyog thanks! This is a completely different route and area of Idaho than the part that the GDMBR goes through.

[@lightracer8632]

Great video. How was it overall going through the large washout? I’m doing the route with my son this summer and just want to make sure it’s not an issue (deal-breaker). Also, did you use the ACA map or just the garmin? Thanks!

[@PrentissC]

Light Racer Thanks! The washout after featherville was doable but I probably wouldn't go through there again alone, I had to cross the river at one point, the water only came up to my knees at the place I crossed, but wasn't easy while pushing a loaded bike. As you may know, this region got lots of snow during the winter last year, it may be different for you this summer,maybe call the local officials to get info on current road conditions there as you near your trip. There is a workaround by sticking to the paved roads out of featherville towards Hailey if you really don't want to deal with the washout. I mostly used my garmin etrex 10 for navigation ,but I also had the map, the map had loads of useful information that my (basic model) gps didn't have like elevation profiles, camping locations, resupply, etc.. Hope that helps, have fun on your trip!

[@lightracer8632]

Prentiss C appreciate the response and the beta on the trail. One last question...where did you find the gps track? I use an etrex30, so I’m hoping the map will just be a supplement as long as I can find the track. Thanks again.

[@PrentissC]

Light Racer I brought the gps track directly from adventure cycling. They call it the digital data set. www.adventurecycling.org/cyclosource-store/route-maps/idaho-hot-springs-mountain-bike-route/sp/idaho-hot-springs-mt-bike-route-digital-data-set/

[@Bikepacking]

very cool just drop the music

[@BAR_27]

naw, the music is one of the reasons I like this video. This makes me want to ride my bike, with other videos even with sick riding they still make me want to sleep because the music. But, to each his own my friend

[@MrBaritone84]

I like the music! Different than your standard bike adventure vids. Nice to bring some urban flavor to the outdoors.

[@WisconsinEric]

"I got chronic by the tree". I believe I may have also heard an old school '90's Wu-Tang beat in there. Great video, and the music was good too.