Bikepacking the Plateau Passage (Part 2) Moab or Bust

[@nobody_fromnowhere2649]

Vicarious amusement is time well spent with the likes of you two. Favorite part is the mountaineering mindset.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks for watching! Rob and I actually met in a mountaineering course haha.

[@ScottandJodi]

Thank you SO much for these fantastic videos.

[@cowymtber]

Your movies are awesome, Chris. I'm so envious. I just rode close to your route, from Mesquite into Gold Butte. Too hot in May.

[@michaelp1109]

"Today is going to be an easy day, hahahas (evil laugh)". That was awesome. Love the attitudes and the adventure. Thanks for taking us along.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks Michael, stoked you enjoyed this one too.

[@SirBikesAlot]

I have such FOMO right now. Gobblin valley looked amazing!

[@pnwbikepacking]

It is! Looking forward to a 2022 Sir Bikes Alot UTAH video!!!

[@canica99]

Fellows....I have ridden from Las Vegas to Zion and Bryce and back to Vegas but watching you both ride out in such a beautiful terrain...just got me pumped to get back out. Thank you so much for posting this amazing journey, I sure as hell going to take this on...you guys are the real deal. Great cinematography and the bond between you two is l wait for it...................................................................................................................................legendary.... Cheers.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Hey man, thank you so much for your the kind words! Your trip sounds awesome, I love this part of the states but it's tricky because it gets so hot!!

[@shayneb3327]

Another awesome adventure. On a fully rigid bike…….all single track is a double black diamond. Way to go Rob!!!

[@RobParker8]

Thanks for having my back Shayne! Screw you Wilson! Hahaha!

[@JakeLuke308]

That looked just wonderful. Thanks Chris & Rob for another adventure.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks Jason!

[@1234five1]

Really special video series guys!! Thanks!!

[@pnwbikepacking]

Glad you enjoyed it Rob!

[@wambostic]

Thank you for sharing, excellent video as always! I'm hoping to be down in that neck of the woods bikepacking and dinking around this next Fall. An amazing place!

[@pnwbikepacking]

I hope to get back there this fall too. Maybe our paths will cross!!!

[@mswarrior932]

Great video!! You do such a good job making videos thanks for sharing Chris!! Oh and great job dragon Parker's wife into it!! LOL 🤣🤣🚴🚴

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks Stuart!

[@PumpkinVillage]

What a great trip. That headwind looked brutal. Getting ready to go out the door now. Thanks for the video and take care, Al

[@pnwbikepacking]

Glad you enjoyed it Al. It was a great trip! Can't wait to get back there!

[@chrispearson8163]

Really enjoyed the video. I've been on the Burr Trail on a road bike, you've inspired me to go back and bikepack it to Capitol Reef.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Glad you enjoyed this Chris! Riding the burr trail on a bike was such a great way to see it! I'm sure you'll have a phenomenal time! Wish we could have stayed at Mesa Campground!

[@taknname]

Another great video, Chris. Thanks for always keeping the stoke high, your timing is spot on too- headed to Moab tomorrow for some sandy desert bikepacking!

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks Turist! I hope you have an amazing trip and you start your riding in cool weather. The next 3 days look like they won't be too hot but Thursday says 93! Stay hydrated and have a ton of fun! Do you have specific rides planned?

[@taknname]

@@pnwbikepacking Thanks Chris! It was fantastic- did a route through the Needles District of Canyonlands over Elephant Hill, then through Beef Basin and later Lockhart Basin to Moab. We originally planned to go through Lavender Canyon and Kane Creek, but my buddy decided he had enough sand in his life in Canyonlands. If you and Rob ever make it back that way, bring plus tires and make sure to ride some in Bears Ears. It's worth it!

[@theoutdoorsycrew1749]

Thanks for the video guys, as always you did a great job filming, shooting and telling a tale of friends out having an adventure. I could watch your videos all day you always do a great job making them. Can't wait to see what's next !

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks man! Looking to more content from you too!

[@naturallyadriftphotoadvent123]

Gorgeous scenery! Thanks for another cool adventure. Hope you guys have all rested up for the next one!

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks Julie!

[@chuckrodgers4780]

Good friends doing Epic rides. Does it get any better? Thanks for sharing your adventures ! Love your moments of comedy , opening the tire sealant with a knife on Rob’s tire was great . 🤣 Keep on riding !!

[@pnwbikepacking]

Glad you enjoyed it chuck! Thanks for watching.

[@karlr6810]

Cool, sir - thanks for sharing.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks for watching!

[@santacruzbikevids]

Hey there! Love your adventures with Parker. Thanks for documenting these wonderful trips. I guess it goes without saying, you two are hilarious! How did you two meet? Cheers! -Greg / BIKEVIDS!

[@TravelingThru222]

So badass, great scenery. I love riding out there. Cool video, great channel. Just subbed. Catch you on the road.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks!

[@jimmccorison]

Wonderful adventure.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks Jim!

[@davidbrankley1645]

OMG. The Notem road you took out of Capitol Reef has two branches out of Notem. If you'd taken the more westerly route north you'd have joined 24 near Caineville, and could have taken the Cainville road north from there, past Factory Butte, and up to a carry point of the Muddy river crossing, and over to a wonderful back approach to Goblin Valley. It's such an excellent route, I'm surprised you skipped it. Maybe you'll both catch it on some future ride. There are so many excellent routes across this stretch of desert.

[@RobParker8]

Hey David, I think that is the way Chris had us going but we needed a re-up and were praying for a store in Notem. Unfortunately the only thing in Notem was a sign with a war memorial and a song about Notem. We still sing that song! From there we thought it best to ride to Hanksville because we had run out of food, water and alcohol. That was a hard day! You are right, so many options, and we were winging it. Cheers 🍻

[@Gracie.Paulina]

Hello.... _____________ I just now found your channel (wow!) Very interesting and exciting. What a trip! The photography is amazing. Thank you

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thank you Autumn!!! Glad you enjoyed the video and photography!

[@Lousysuperior]

How is your content soo good, and yet ypur channel hasn't taken off yet?! Keep up the good work and I'm sure you'll get the recognition you deserve.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks Cole! Appreciate the encouragement.

[@pascalbisch1620]

Nicely done guys

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed!

[@danavanvoorhees3958]

Next time you two are out here, definitely bikepack the Cathedral Valley Loop. It’s fantastic!

[@pnwbikepacking]

I think I hit part of this a few years ago when I did the Stonehouse Lands Loops. Would love to go back there at some point!

[@gwilletts]

“I wanna keep riding…I wanna keep going…” Indeed

[@pnwbikepacking]

Yeah, that is how we always feel at the end of a great trip!

[@slowwerthensnot]

Tweaking, hahaha 🤣 haven’t heard it put that way before!

[@MoisheLettvin]

Man I’ve been looking forward to this video and it was so freaking good. Thank you for sharing your trips; both of your energy is so great. Always gets me psyched to ride.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks Moishe! Glad it didn't disappoint!

[@robdesbois]

Another great video man. Damn, you guys even make riding shitty headwinds look like fun! Feeling pretty stoked after watching it :D

[@JakebMiller]

Anyway to get the route from ya? I'd love to ride that area since I've already visited by car.

[@fkitbaylife902]

Long time Oregonian (beavercreek) living in phoniex now recently went from motocamping to bike packing you guys come through town look me up

[@etthealienouttheresomewher1296]

Really enjoy your videos, you and Rob have good chemistry which is critical for a cycling or hiking companion plus he’s good entertainment. One question, where did you get on old hwy 24 to Green River? That looked like some good riding.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks for watching! We actually rode along Utah State Route 24 for a while to join up with the Old State road.

[@barkeaterproductions]

Great video! What kind of sleeping bags do you and Rob use? I’m looking for one that will pack up small for bikepacking, and I assumed you guys have some that do. Keep on riding and filming! 🎬

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks for watching! I think Rob uses a Feathered Friends Hummingbird 20 degree bag. I have a few bags that I use depending on the season but what I most commonly take is a 15 Degree Katabatic Gear Sawatch 15 degree quilt. Both of these bags are expensive! But if you take care of them they will last a long time and nothing ruins a trip like being freezing at night! If I could only buy a single bag it would be a 20 degree quilt (Check out Enlightened Equipment Revelation or Katabatic Flex 22). It's flexible enough to use in the summer, but can also take me into the shoulder seasons with supplemental layers! Hope this helps!

[@barkeaterproductions]

@@pnwbikepacking Thanks for the info! I will check those out.

[@Grandersg]

What is the brand and model of your tent?

[@fayeoc]

Forgive me if someones already asked this, but what kind of tent are you two using? I've got a few backpack tents I use solo, but that 2-man you have looks like 2 people actually fit in there pretty well.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Hey Faye! In this video we are using a Zpacks Duplex. It's truly a 2 person tent, lightweight, super easy to pitch, it's been the go to tent for Rob and I for a long time. I think Rob and I both had 25 inch pads on this trip. It's TIGHT with 2x 25inch pads... We may have not been able to zip the doors all the way closed 😂, or if you do it's really putting a lot of tension on those zippers. However with a 20 inch pad and 25 inch pad you're fine. I would sometimes even take this on my solo trips and it is a palace! Hope this helps.

[@fayeoc]

Thats perfect, thank you for taking the time to give me details. That thing is light enough to make it my backpack tent too. Your trip videos are really fun to watch, thank you for all the great content and inspiration! We are longtime backpackers, and just starting to figure out how to strap bags onto our bikes to try this out for the first time! I think it's a no brainer that we're going to love this.

[@pedallinraw]

🙂👊🏻

[@ellerybice3787]

So far a nice video series, may I suggest that for people who spend a lot of times outside, get your selves some proper out door head gear for the times when your helmet is hanging. Those silly baseball caps are just that, for amateurs. Tilley and Filson both have wide brimmed hats that will shield you noggin from all that falls and shines from the sky above, please do not forget the chin straps. Thanks for the entertainment, your tunes selection is now bearable.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Parker and I are the epitome of amateur hour.

[@ellerybice3787]

@@pnwbikepacking ok! Take care of your information and decision center though.