Colorado | When Things Get Tough Motorcycling Alone

[@SterlingNoren]

Website for this video: www.norenfilms.com/videos/motorcycle-camping-georgia-pass-colorado/

[@allantrips]

this channel deserves more than a million subscribers. very informative and adventurous .

[@robedmunds7163]

Great job getting down through the loose rocks. Please keep the helmet audio. Would have liked to have seen the post ride coffee and meal.

[@southwestmotorcycling]

I always feel like I'm watching a motorcycle movie when viewing your videos,

[@skannal]

😖😵 I FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CIVILIZATION STRESS AND BACKCOUNTRY HEART-SINGING JOY YOU EXPLAINED 💖💖

[@squiretomasie7003]

Your Videos are the best! Thank you for sharing.

[@ericsweetadventure]

We hired a guide for a north of Lake Superior ride this summer. It was an amazing area to ride and I highly recommend it. Having been told of a new 50km section of ‘easy’ hydro cut he led us on a new route that he didn’t preride. For us intermediate to advanced riders it was a very challenging section. A lot of the rock gardens, then deep sand, then rocky or muddy water crossings and it began to rain about 3kms into the trail. About half was the same as your steep tough rock garden descent, both up and down. Those baby head or bigger stones provide little purchase and roll around under the bike. It was the toughest riding most of us have done. Up there is without cell signal so your relying on GPSs for rough wayfinding and InReach or Spot devices if help is needed. It took nearly six hours to traverse 50kms. Now that it’s been a couple months in the rear view mirror it’s become the highlight ride of the 2021 season, at the time it was hell. We named the route Purgatory, a name that’s stuck and is now the ‘official’ trail name within our riding community. We were riding gear laden 1200GS, 800GSA, F650GS and a couple KLR 650s. As far as we know only one other experienced big bike group has attempted it but the group turned around after a few kilometres. This was a great video, the in helmet live VO is great! Happy New Year!

[@CreakyRider]

Good stuff , I know that saying " I'm not on the right road" I say it to myself all the time 😂

[@1962clarky]

Great video. Loved the helmet cam and audio. Felt like I was along for the ride. Brilliant..

[@atfromaz]

Hi Sterling. Another great video. Really enjoyed the helmet commentary. Keep it up. Safe journeys.

[@SterlingNoren]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@davidprej]

I'll just say, ditto on the helmet mic/cam footage. And - you've sold me on buying a CRF300 to do my exploring out west. 330 lbs. sounds a lot better than 600 lbs. to pick up the 5th or 6th time. Tho due respect to you getting your big bike through that challenge. I don't know how big you are, but the 1200 GS is a lot of bike for anyone on that terrain. I also want to say that you are a very good extemporaneous speaker. Nor many are. Kudos! And, you 'keep it real'. No posing, jumping, vamping for the camera. You are who you are and that's plenty. Keep em coming.

[@SterlingNoren]

Thanks for the feedback. It's appreciated!

[@alexburden8358]

One more thing to say, “You’re an excellent teacher!”

[@osimnod]

Man, that was a butt -puckering rocky track returning to civilization! Great job keeping your cool and focus on the task. Appreciate your sharing and perspective of solo riding.

[@davidkreykes5914]

Hey mate. This video is great, helmet comms show the really time challenge of a big bike riding on the trail. I ride a 1200 explorer and was recovered from a black diamond trail 2 days ago. I been watching you for a long time now. Keep making this great stuff mate.

[@rmichael9185]

Sterling we love the drama!!! And the helmet comms are great. I really enjoyed this video 👌🏻

[@scha0306]

Man, I so feel your internal dialogue in those tense moments. I often go mountain camping on a 1200GSA, almost always riding solo, and have been over many a Colorado/Arizona mountain pass that gets seriously gnarly like yours just did. You were on your game, and were remarkably thinking the exact same things that go through my head, but that I'm not filming to document! Really enjoyable to watch. Two wheels up, brother.

[@scha0306]

PS: I didn't see, but can you remember what tires you were running?

[@GroovyCachinDude]

Good video and I think we've all had those same thoughts about the trail. Can you link to the camp kitchen organizer you had hanging from your bars?

[@TimRHillard]

Now that's a proper adventure motorcycle!

[@MotoTvWoodsFarm]

nice movie enjoyed watching it, best wishes for 2022

[@mart7404]

Now that was a fun trip to watch…from the couch. Ha. Thanks for taking us along on Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride (Disneyland)

[@SterlingNoren]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@interruptingaging]

Beautiful backwoods scenery, an organized kitchen bag, skillful riding through rocky paths and providing us a narrative from your audio in your helmet. I felt like I was experiencing the adventure alongside, Sterling. Loved this, thank you.

[@SterlingNoren]

Thank you!

[@SimonBrisbane]

@Interrupting Aging How’s that working? The whole interrupting aging thing? We are literally dying to know!

[@davemitchell8756]

Great to see you back in the saddle Stirling. Happy 2022 to You and Eva 👏👍🇬🇧

[@davidmayer3179]

Thank you.. Love your videos may the Lord continue to keep you safe on all your adventures. Waiting for the snow to melt in Michigan...

[@mikemcallister757]

Thanks again Sterling! Having the commentary in the helmet is great! Listening to you while in these tough situations does make a difference to the viewer. I was getting a little excited/stressed in those rocky areas, been there done that. Good advice about not getting yourself into a place you can't get out of. Thanks again for taking the time to produce these videos so we may ride along and see wonderful country back in the summer sitting here in the snow. The Rocky Mountains, wonder where it gets it name, ha.

[@kcingraham295]

Keepn it real! And highly adventurous! Thk u Sterling!

[@robertgullickson8758]

It’s like the stress is dripping off my elbows after a while. Sometimes it takes a whole tank of get to get to that level of peace.

[@davereinhart9933]

I like the helmet mic!

[@AdamLewis1]

FANTASTIC! The helmet audio just put this on a whole other level! Thank you so much for sharing not only the beautiful content and the nice camping scenes but also the REALITY of what goes on for 90% of these trips. Stay safe ouf there!

[@ianferrier235]

I was on the edge of my seat sterling, glad you made it out safe 👍🏻👍🏻

[@_monoman]

Nice honest video. Thank you Sir.

[@ronanderson2779]

Best video yet. More helmet comm videos. You have a lot of great videos.

[@Porsche996driver]

Great effort Sterling! Man those layers of rocks, as you slowly went down we all said shit at the same time lol. Glad you popped out the other side! Viel Spaß noch / Have fun!

[@49Roadmaster]

Great video. It is an excellent example when to know your limits when you are riding by yourself.

[@Theophilus1968]

You could always ask the guys in the quads for directions? Lol. I never ask either! 🤪

[@karimlouati6871]

What is the Nanuk case model nr? Found it on your Amazon gear store link - Nanuk 920

[@murraehaynes3182]

Good to see gloves after 22:53👍

[@deanxxi]

Another superb adventure riding video and thanks, sir.

[@michaelthompson7570]

good to see you again,enjoy your adventures thanks for sharing

[@johnoneil4688]

Your comments about road condition’s for motorcycles vs. 4 wheelers are absolutely correct. Things that a truck wouldn’t even slow down for are virtual road blocks for me. Yet I can blow through sections, honking and waving to Jeeper’s who are out of their rigs scratching their heads. Congratulations on another fantastic video story. Your channel is the best.

[@tylertodesco2100]

Loved the setup and execution of this video, great content. You just keep getting better man!

[@chadmorgan7976]

I always thought going up was much easier than going down, given the same route...love your vids, thanks for sharing.

[@orangebikemaker]

Sterling, what a great video! I love the way you talked about the feeling of having to ride through all the "normal" stuff. The riding footage with narration was equally super. It makes us realize we all go through the same things. I do tend to be more conservative when solo, but there are times where you just don't know what your going to get. Thanks again.

[@twobikesandadrone]

I've seen you cook a hundred times and I always like, so please don't ever stop!! Completely agree with your choice of rides! Much better when riding solo to pick roads that lower the risk but still bring the enjoyment you're looking for in a ride!!

[@Noregret348]

Awesome episode !!!! YOU are a legend!!!! Cheers from Greece 🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷

[@dalerobert6404]

Well done! Solo adventure riding can put you here..been there! handlded it well, keep smart and calm. Nice job riding those rocks!

[@LionPrefect]

The in-helmet voice-over is awesome. Oh how I wish there were roads like this in my country, to drive on legally.

[@magicworldbyjorg]

..cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you…

[@tracyadamsmoto2465]

Making me jealous as I sit in the snow with the bike parked

[@kyubi0716]

Wow! What a great ride! Love the route you took. Very adventurous

[@0xcontractor691]

I feel this in my soul brother. Ride safe

[@michaelledford3315]

As always an awesome video! As some have ask already, what mount do you use for the drone? Also, the in helmets mike and narration gets my vote. Thanks for sharing your motorcycle life!!!

[@functionalpragmatist266]

Really like the cook bag / setup you have. Any chance you have a list of everything in it? I’m sure others would be interested, and if so, may be a good future video for the channel since we all have to eat! Thanks for the great content Sterling!

[@johncollinsworth6754]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iavcoZmqhZtqisU Sterling detailed a lot in the episode above. I think it includes his cook bag.

[@johncollinsworth6754]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqvHo2tnrN-bpZI Near the end of this episode, Sterling reviews the Camp Kitchen bag.

[@functionalpragmatist266]

@@johncollinsworth6754 thanks John! I went though his channel and found one with even more info. Link is below in case you were interested as well, I appreciate your help! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqqrpICbhNKLoa8

[@destinijewell]

Oh damn Sterling that ride down was very difficult. Jim and I watched with stomach in knots.

[@josephd5715]

Nicely done, friend. Looking forward to seeing you & Eva later this month.

[@damianmcnulty7663]

Even my heart was racing coming back down the mountain, the mic works well, adds another dimension to the adventure. Love from Scotland

[@tonycastro6805]

Happy new year Sterling, great vantage point and your ride, keep the videos coming. Tony

[@sangsucamp]

I envy you. I hope you always enjoy your trip healthily. I cheer for you, someday I will travel on a motorcycle.^^👍👍👍👍

[@johnhoaglun1]

I added a Nanuk camera case to my 790 Adventure this fall after seeing it in one of your earlier videos. I have it on a quick release plate. It is a nice step up for carrying several camera bodies and a drone on the motophoto trips. Thanks for showing people both sides of the mountain. We often see the romantic ride portion but often miss the “geez, this is hard, what was I thinking” moments that often make up the rides on a medium or large adventure bike. It sure feels rewarding when the ride ends and you can reflect on the trip.

[@mdidomenico84]

Hey John, where did you get the quick release plate and how does it attached to your case?

[@jamesprecious1035]

John, I want to know where you got your quick mount also as I have an 890R and want to mount an Nunuk box. Cheers.

[@southeasternnomad]

Hi John Do you have any more info on how you mounted your case

[@dankorolyk5917]

Brilliant and entertaining as usual, thanks for sharing!

[@JoaquinChea]

Wow that was intense on the big GS, glad you made it through with just one minor tip over kudos on that ride!

[@ernestyount3061]

Real great video, I really liked the down hill rock road, extremely informative. Thank you.

[@klh3244]

You are the Best Sterling! I watch a lot of videos on KZbin and in my humble opinion yours are the best! Keep up the great work and Happy New Year!

[@gunnsteinnjonsson9166]

I held my breath while you rode down that hill. Thanks for another great episode 😊

[@garygibson8427]

Great video. I really like the helmet Chat. Happy New Year to you and yours.

[@caseyhardison4320]

Couldn't have said it better myself! I'm headed out on a month-long ride tomorrow!

[@jonr3891]

Thanks Sterling! Happy new year! 🙌

[@AT2021Rocker]

Great video! Loved the helmet camera and audio! Your sentiments and observations are bang on! That would have been better on your 701. One of these days I have to make it to Bisby when you are there.

[@jar5173]

You're such a great source of entertainment and inspiration for me, Sterling. Thanks for the work you put in to share with us.

[@SterlingNoren]

My pleasure!

[@ogonzilla]

Sterling! Amazing helmet cam riding and commentary. Thanks for keeping it real and showing the drop and challenges in real time. So helpful for us newbies.

[@SterlingNoren]

Omar, thank you so much. I’ve watched so many of your videos since getting into the Fuji camera system about three years ago! I didn’t know that you like to ride also!

[@ogonzilla]

@@SterlingNoren Yes! Rode a Himalayan and now a Vstrom. Planning a solo camping/motovlog this summer and get so much inspiration from you.

[@SterlingNoren]

@@ogonzilla Same here - Ive gotten a lot of inspiration from your channel. Keep it up, love your fun personality!

[@alexburden8358]

Sterling, you’re such an inspiration. Love watching your videos; gives me new ideas which are much more efficient and effective. Thank you so much, and Happy New Year!

[@alex4daddy1]

Hello Sir thank you for your content and your cinematography is so classy and beautiful. Thank you Sir.

[@andrewjohnston7382]

Hello Sterling, Your video productions are always excellent and the helmet commentary was a great addition on this rough trail. Thank-you for taking me along.

[@marcelogomesdasilva401]

What a road, awesome but hard. Great video.

[@RobertVP]

Thanks for the excellent video. The helmet audio really helps the viewer get an understanding of exactly what you are going through when facing challenging terrain - great stuff. It's also nice to know that even a very experienced, capable rider such as yourself doesn't just glide down trails like that!

[@Thelnferno]

Loved the 1st person perspective of this vid!

[@marcoluoma3770]

Much respect, Stirling. Doing those rocks on my loaded GS would take my skills to the limit. The helmet mic lets us share the adventure with you in a much more personal way. Oh, and the intro drone shots are epic as always. Well done.

[@advinjapan]

I’m with you on the city driving. It’s incredibly boring and much more dangerous than being in nature. Great video!

[@offthebeatenpath9144]

👏👏👍👍. Had some “oh $hit” flash backs while watching this morning. 😊

[@timbuhler2012]

As soon as I saw the title I thought "fully loaded GS on Georgia Pass, that's bold!" I live right down the road from there and have done that route a lot. Its a rocky beast! Nice job cleaning it. We have the exact same bike and I can say i never thought about taking the GS there! My Jeep or my KTM 500XCW not a prob. But my Rallye? Not likely! Haha! Always enjoy the content Sterling!

[@doc650adventures]

Sterling, this is an excellent video (as always)! This is a great contrast and teaching session when you compare it to your video in AZ where it became a survival struggle. Love your work and please keep these videos coming! Cheers!

[@SterlingNoren]

Much appreciated!

[@joseb.7768]

You should wear gloves at all times, mate. It has been a very awesome experience, I love it. Thanks for sharing and stay safe!! Best.

[@aBluegrassPicker]

Happy New Year Sterling. Great video as always.

[@mdidomenico84]

Great video Sterling. I'm interested in your camera carrying case setup. Can you provide the model of Nanuk you're using and tell me about you attached it to your GS? Thanks!

[@SterlingNoren]

I think it is a 920 and I basically just used four bolts and nuts to attach it to the rear luggage rack on the bike. I had to drill holes through the case to do that.

[@bluefrog5828]

Love the video! I’ve been watching your content for a long while. I love it all. Thanks for sharing your travels and trials, on the trails! You ROCK!

[@baldandbiking]

Hey man I know I'm a little late but just discovered your channel and find your vlogs very watchable! In this episode I know you might not have opted to do such a technical trail if you knew what you were getting into but because you did, and got it all on camera it goes a long way for the videos and probably the reason your over 50k subs now! Great job! You handled that nasty trail like a boss. Going over loose rocks like that is no joke, especially with a big bike loaded down with all your camping gear. When your bike dropped you picked it up quite easily, I was surprised. I guess having hard panniers can be an advantage like that. I really want to find out how you mounted the DJI controller like that. It held it super solid considering the beating it was going through rolling down that hill. Great job on the camera angles and dronework. This earned another sub!

[@johnfrye8452]

Good video, liked the helmet cam and audio.

[@51516]

I really liked the helmet mic. Sounds great!

[@billybiker1383]

Always look forward to your next video, wish we had that great country side in the UK to explore, thanks for sharing 😊

[@peterhewitson71]

Well done getting down , I would struggle on my XT250 on some of that rocky stuff , love the idea of mounting the drone control and also doubles for maps .

[@WRW9751]

My avatar is on Georgia. Started on the Breckenridge side on a Tenere and went back to my van and traded it for a 500 XCW.

[@chrisd4283]

I appreciated the transparency and candor on this ride. Being of the same age and mindset, your choices of camping yet lack of drama getting there is my desire. That North side would have me swearing (and probably whining) for sure. Too much for me on the GSA but kudos for grabbing the mojo and manning up. In the end, that is the only way to overcome. And geez Sterling, no gloves on the rock section? You're a stud.

[@carlbayard8729]

Thanks for sharing Sterling that was inspiring and instructive. Your helmet mic brought a whole new sense of being there. Awesome!

[@BigRigRich]

I enjoyed the helmet cam. But your usual video work is always enjoyable to watch, you are really talented. I ride a Super Tenere, so I totally understand what you’re saying about the big bikes on rough terrain. Be safe.

[@rickcannon2203]

MTC raw! Nice! Enjoyed the behind the scenes footage and live commentary.

[@rw3035]

Great vid! What is the brand of your camp kitchen bag?

[@justincoleman2740]

Woe. Quite nervous for you at a few points. Could certainly hear the anxiety in your breathing. Good work at keeping cool. I ride alone often and that's a good reminder of what could happen. Happy New Year to you and Eva, Sterling! Love the videos.

[@ka509]

Glad you got the bear spray!!!!

[@willmcgregor7184]

Great video! For some moto camping is very social and for others its serenity of Solitude. Im the latter and I understand your words. Sometimes you just have to go 1/2 further along logging road etc for what seems like complete solitude (ain’t for everyone)

[@eatcommies1375]

Nice one as Always, When I’m at altitude riding, after dropping my bike, I will take a chill mini brake to stabilize my breathing, It’s better that lifting the bike and riding away in a short breath panicking feeling….. Have fun👍

[@wanderingnomad365]

Nice tasteful use of drone footage. Well done!