Frozen Bikepacking - Riding the Peaks & Plateaus

Intro: 00:00
Day 1 Start: 2:11
Day 1 Camp: 3:57
Day 2 start: 6:03
Steelbender: 11:47
Day 3 start: 14:49
Day 3 Camp: 18:04
Day 4 start: 21:30
Rob and I are headed back to Utah this Thanksgiving (2022) for a two week excursion. Riding the Peaks and Plateaus route is one of our key objectives. Immediately upon arriving in Utah, we ended up changing our itinerary, it was uncharacteristically cold so we ended up doing a backpacking trip in the Needles first, hoping for some warmer weather later in the week.
We had a lot of fun on this route. I really enjoyed the section through Lockhart Basin and I liked Steelbender (even though it was a lot of hike a bike).
Bike Set up:
Rob and I both rode hard tail mountain bikes with 120mm front suspension and 2.6 tires front and rear. In my opinion, this is the optimal bike for this route. Steelbender and Lockhart Basin have some chunky terrain and the bigger tires and front sus provide a more comfortable ride.
Thanks for watching!
If you want to get in touch, shoot me an email at [e-mail]
Route: bikepacking.com/routes/peaks-...
Thanks to Neil Beltchenko for putting together a great route

[@fredwells_pnwdad]

I think what I like most about your content is the natural laughter, the effortless good times and the genuine conversations that happen between you guys. Truly inspiring both for the rides AND the friendship. Thanks again for sharing your adventures. CHEERS Gents!!

[@pnwbikepacking]

As always thank you Fred!

[@fredwells_pnwdad]

@@pnwbikepacking I have to ask though……what’s in the flask??

[@marcpauly8699]

Your videos inspire me to go bike packing, drink good beer and laugh when things start to suck.

[@aaronu4893]

AGREED! You guys are great! Total subscribe!!

[@williamcrawford7857]

I'm so blessed to live less than 2 hours from this area.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Oof yeah so many options!!! I am sure it won't be long before I am back! Only about a 15 hour drive 😂

[@davidlancaster7063]

I’ll often watch a cool outdoors trip and enjoy it... Watching this I smiled and grinned through the whole darn thing! Am really enjoying the journey and positive vibes!... Great job fellas! 🤙🤙

[@keegsbro786]

Still have no idea how you only have 4k subs this is top level video quality

[@thinshadow]

Man, you guys - this stuff is so good. Gorgeous scenery on awesome trips, and you really have a great comedic sense too. I laughed for probably a good five minutes at the "grind to nowhere" bit. So, so good.

[@pnwbikepacking]

🙏 thank you so much. I am glad someone finds the editing funny and it isn’t just me haha.

[@machinesandthings7121]

Just found this channel. Great content!

[@QuietRiot444]

Your best video yet….Beautifully filmed and great music to accompany the inspiring views 👍. Thanks for sharing the adventure.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks Tim! That means a lot. Every video I wonder if it totally sucks hahahaha. Glad you enjoyed it ❤️

[@danavanvoorhees3958]

You guys missed a stunning section. From newspaper rock, continue on Hwy 211 a few more miles to an obscure County Road (CR 136). Turn left on CR 136, crossing expansive high desert until you reach Needles Overlook Rd. Turn left and head up to Wind Whistle CG. This is a fantastic little CG with incredible views. No running water, but a great campground to rest, or just have water stashed. Then continue on Needles Overlook Rd for a few miles, then turn on to Looking Glass Rd. which will take you by Hatch Rock where there’s a polygamist family, the Fosters, who have built gaudy homes into an enormous sandstone island jutting up out of the desert. This family was in a documentary series called ‘Three Wives.’ Once you’re passed the polygamist colony, you’ll be winding through some beautiful canyon country on Looking Glass Road. No camping at the arch but when we pulled up, it was dark and we ended up camping right below Looking Glass arch. I climbed up into the arch for sunrise the next morning. It was spectacular. Continue on Looking Glass Road from Looking Glass Arch for a few miles and you will hit Highway 191. Cross Hwy 191, to Old Highway Road heading towards Old La Sal. Stay on old highway road for a few miles before turning North on Black Ridge Rd. Take Black Ridge Road winding through some spectacular canyon country until you wind up at Highway 191. Cross Highway 191 into the behind the rocks area. Take behind the rocks road through some absolutely stunning country and finish with Pritchett Canyon. You will see several sandstone arches and beautiful sandstone rock formations along the way. Pritchett Canyon is near the big parking lot for Amasaback where you guys saw those base jumpers. Amasaback is the perfect starting point for Lockhart Basin. I would never have thought to do Steel Bender. That route should be taken off bikepacking.com and my route listed above should be on there. Actually, Stacy Bellestri, the queen of bikepacking, should get credit for the above listed route. I guess I better add this route. October is the best month for this adventure.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Well, looks like Rob and I have a reason to go back! 😄

[@highdesertnation1285]

Well.. at least you guys had that giant frozen rock to snuggle up on.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Haha, at least we were sharing a tent! The extra body heat from another person and a doubled walled shelter makes a big difference!

[@beltchenko]

As always, I love watching you two, so funny, even when you are cursing me. Thanks for giving it a go. Sorry...Not Sorry. Let's ride (and drink beer) together soon! Oh, and sorry you hit it when it was so cold, the window to pedal it is so narrow, especially in the fall.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Hah thanks for commenting Neil! This route had me super stoked when you posted it. Rob and I had fun cursing you during the hard parts and laughing about how you all crushed it on gravel bikes and we were getting spanked with hardtails. Keep up all the great work you do, your content keeps me stoked, looking forward to the next!

[@GeezerDust]

TEAM EFFORT ! I'm gonna remember that next time I screw up. What else can be said about the videos you guys are producing. You bring joy to a lot of viewers. Thanks.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Haha, yeah Rob likes to conveniently forget it’s a team effort!! He likes the suffering and mishaps because he always comes back for more.

[@BernhardMasterson]

Do I love that area! Thanks for the great images and laughter. I was thinking this year was going to be a paddle focused year, but content like this makes me look at my calendar and re-evaluate. Just another few weeks and the Willamette Valley will be waking up to spring, the window is closing. Inspired.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks Bernhard! That's the struggle right? Which activities and adventures to prioritize! There is so much to do out here it can' be hard to pick one, two, or sometimes even three! Time to strap the bike to the raft and kill two birds with one stone! haha! Hope to run into you one of these days on an adventure!

[@1luckyleppy]

Amazing trip fellas as usual 👍

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks Shawn!

[@donusmc1]

Hop venom is some good beer! Had a blast watching this episode. Please keep bringing us along on your adventures.

[@mediumrick7667]

Come for the scenery, stay for the chuckles. Thanks again boys.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Glad we made you chuckle! Thanks for watching!

[@joecorrea28]

Amazing video as usual. That route looks amazing. 👌

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks Joe! It was a fun route!

[@grjoeb6189]

Thanks for the video.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks for watching!

[@tanyarios591]

Such good watching!! You guys are hilarious. -

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks for watching!!

[@tylerhasabike5043]

This was so epic man. You’re getting better and better at these videos. Thanks for sharing!

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks Tyler, really appreciate that! I always feel pressure to make better videos!

[@scottsugimoto8223]

Thank you fellas. Your great story tellers. Loved That. Made it right to the end lol

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks a lot for watching Scott, it genuinely means a lot to me.

[@markday1714]

once again great content.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks for watching Mark!!!

[@mickilkr]

All your videos are great

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thank you, I appreciate that! I put a fair amount of work into them try and make something that doesn't suck 😂

[@AndresBikeTour]

Great videos and impressions! Best regards André

[@pnwbikepacking]

Many thanks!

[@dustysadventures]

You guys are awesome! Love watching your videos

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thank you Dusty!

[@jamieroszel]

Easily my favorite video so far! What a challenging trip, both the weather and the terrain, but, as always, you both had smiles on your faces at the end. Thanks for letting us all be a part of it!

[@pnwbikepacking]

As always Jamie, thanks for watching! Can't wait for another freezing trip!!!

[@terryfales3371]

Finally!! Love the content as usual.

[@pnwbikepacking]

As always thank you!!!!

[@mikemazzantini6397]

You guys are awesome. Thanks for taking us along for another ride.

[@pnwbikepacking]

As always thanks Mike 🙏

[@Zebster57]

Greetings from Saskatchewan! We know cold!! 😂 Chris and Rob.... Have to say, you have thee best bikepacking videos!!!

[@pnwbikepacking]

Ooof yeah Rob and I know nothing of the Saskatchewan cold!!!! We would be in deep trouble haha

[@dean_ov_az]

Thanks for sharing another great adventure and video. Burrrr

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks Dean!

[@plscott2048]

Fun to watch. My friend and I did the route in October and it's much better. We started at hamburger rock. Loved the ride!!

[@bennyraskin]

One of the best videos to date! I could feel every bone chilling moment on your ride. You two are a hoot. Can't wait to see the next one.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks Benjamin! Yeah, hopefully Rob and I can sneak some cold weekender trips in soon!

[@JoshuaMello]

Fabulous!

[@BikeCampChill]

That was a fun one to watch! Good job on enduring those cold-af temps too. Damn guys, props. 😎

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks! Hope you guys are getting some drier weather down south!

[@jeremyparr7053]

I always enjoy watching your films and this one is fabulous. Really inspiring. Thank you.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks Jeremy! This was such a fun trip, glad you enjoyed it!

[@joelsevinsky9011]

you guys are great! Love seeing you tackle all the routes on my list for the next couple years. Please keep the videos coming!

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks for watching Joel! You’ll love this route when you do it!

[@thebiglimey]

Such a rad place to explore, been a while since I was there and your video made me ponder a trip back to Utah...

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks for watching Andy. Yeah dude, Utah has so much awesome stuff to see by bike! Gogogo!!!

[@pascalbisch1620]

Amazing scenery and though ride it seems, well done. You guys are showing me America I like to see. Thank you for taking the time to publish such videos and looking forward for your next adventure.

[@pnwbikepacking]

As always, thanks for watching!

[@JakeLuke308]

That was great fun, but I was cold just watching you. Again, great video and thanks for making such a hard route look fun. You guys travel well together.

[@pnwbikepacking]

As always, thank you Jason. Yeah we do travel well together. Our total trip was TWO WEEKS!!! That’s a long time to hang around with someone hahha

[@edzeppelin933]

I always enjoy your videos Chris. Some amazing scenery out there in the desert! Thanks again for taking us along. For someone like me who lives in a large city and doesn't get out into nature as much as I should, it's always nice to come along for the ride. Cheers

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks Ed! Hopefully lots more to come!

[@omare_biketonature]

That was fun to watch 😅 subscribed! Cheers from freezing Norway 🇳🇴 🥶😅

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it! Stay toasty!

[@CocoMenk420]

Love the energy you guys bring to your videos!! Always positive while also being gracefully realistic. If you're ever in the Vancouver (CA) area feel free to say hey!

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thank you for the kind words! I have had my eyes on some routes up north! Maybe this summer ill get around to it!

[@climbslc2281]

You just keep upping your game! You know how to tell a story. Superb video and great job on the ride. I gotta do this ride, just not in those temps! Cheers boys!

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks dude! Wishing we were back out there!

[@kylesmith4653]

Parachute!!!! Good times guys, keep having fun boys!

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks Kyle!

[@seant666]

Watching from The UK, stunning country...

[@pnwbikepacking]

We're lucky to have it! Thanks for watching.

[@Trailvagabonds]

The Desert Fox at it again😉 I just found your channel and am happy to be digging in. Excited for future content too!

[@pnwbikepacking]

Woo! Stoked you found the channel! Prepare yourself for varying levels of incompetence and buffoonery!!

[@PumpkinVillage]

What an adventure. The scenery was so good and looked like a good time. I like Arkel brand for my bags. Take care and stay safe, Al

[@pnwbikepacking]

As always thanks for watching Al. I’ve looked at arkel, there stuff looks really solid. I’ve got a few new pieces of kit coming soon which I am really excited to try!

[@TheJoePavlik]

Great video. I've experienced the same thing bikepacking in tucson over xmas. short days, so cold, hiding in the tent until the frost drips down your rain fly... This year I took Robs advice and bike toured the big island of hawaii.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Hah nice! Yeah maybe 2023 we’ll take a trip further south for something a little warmer.

[@bartmullin8018]

Saw a sticker, 'My vacation is your worst nightmare.' Type 2 fun... Love the fun, irreverent attitude that's not all squeaky clean. Guarantee I'd be saying choice words on some of those hike-a-bikes; generally do considering how long of a rocky slog Dog Valley road is in my neck of the high desert. Pushing bikes for fun and dubious profit... I know why one does this kind of thing somewhat during and moreso post but, i sometimes question my sanity still.

[@pnwbikepacking]

I love the rides where you question your sanity! Thanks for watching Bart!

[@bartmullin8018]

@@pnwbikepacking Looking to do Reno to Placerville (and back) come Summer and since Winter's firmly established i have Plenty of time to stare at maps/do route research, get a few things i need to make the trip more comfortable and get the bike closer to 300 lbs (me, bike/racks, bags/stuff in bags, and stuff lashed to side of front rack...). I run solo, no funny or diverting traveling compadre as a rule; just the voices in my head and me talking to myself... Good traveling partners are like good roommates, friends, or girlfriends, very hard to find..! Do check out NE California, NW Nevada, and Idaho (Human on the Loose aka Naomi Stock, had a Idaho-centric Bikepacking series that was cool.) If you haven't already sometime in the past. You could have plenty of fun down here too and I'm Sure an amusing video or two would show up on the KZbin interwebs. Lastly, in the immortal words of Dr. Demento, 'Staay demented!'.

[@gbh362]

As always you guys seem to have the best of time! Your videos are awesome! I was wondering: will you ever post a video of your setups! I’m curious about your bikes and camping gear!

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks Billy! We had a ton of fun on this trip. Yeah one of these days I’ll do a gear breakdown video!

[@brettfoster6786]

Awesome trip. I was drinking hot Cocoa the hole time and not feeling cold. Okay that was mean. Love Utah mountains . Thanks buddy’s

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks Brett! I actually brought some hot Cocoa on this trip... that is going to be a staple for me on all my future cold weather trips!

[@paulf3028]

Hey Chris & Rob- found your channel after going to the Banff Mountain Film Fest and the film about Sheri Tingey and Alpacka Rafts. Really enjoy your guys adventures and laughs- some great riding ideas. If you ever make it up to the Sunshine Coast of BC- there is some epic rides/trails and also some excellent kayaking (2 stages of the BC Bike Race come through here, from Egmont through Sechelt and down through Roberts Creek- and Skookumchuck rapids are great too). Could be a good adventure for the bike/rafting series. Happy to show you around if you ever get up this way! Cheers, Paul

[@pnwbikepacking]

Hey Paul, thanks for watching and commenting. I've been wanting to see that film about Sheri, it looks great! Did you just look up Alpacka on you tube and our Deschutes video popped up? Rob and I have been trying to scheme up what our big(ger) trip is going to be this year and we have talked about heading up to BC with the bikes and packrafts! Im going to need to do some research on the areas you mentioned above! We're trying to keep it under class 3 😂. Would love any beta/ideas/details, hit me up at [e-mail] if you're interested in sharing more info! Thanks again!

[@paulf3028]

@@pnwbikepacking I looked up Alpacka Rafts after the film fest and there were a couple YT vids on their site- your guys was one of those- I'm sure it has gotten lots of views because of that. Hre story and the film is great- pretty sure it is on their site too.

[@ffrrugby1121]

Great Video! brought back some good memories. What an amazing route! looks like yall did the route a couple weeks after us. Temps were cold for us too. There was a nice layer of snow on the ground the day before we left. The landscapes made up for it!

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks for watching Charles. I am glad we avoided snow on the ground! Did you end up getting any gnarly mud? It’s always fun watching other people’s videos of routes you’ve done because it triggers (hopefully) fond memories. I hope you guys made it look easier than we did 😂

[@ffrrugby1121]

@@pnwbikepacking We ended up having incredible route conditions after a quick dryout, no real gnarly mud. It was just cold and windy every night. I so share your sentiments about day one. That was a soul sucking long day of riding all the way to LaSal. We probably should of stopped where you all did. Also steel bender was no joke but we had a fun time on those downhills. Overall fond memories of this trip, I would do it again.

[@r_a_]

I am six minutes into this vlog and have already laughed 3 times 😄. Your voice sounds like Justin Long 😯

[@pnwbikepacking]

Hah, glad we could give you a laugh! Thanks for watching Ravi!

[@claremorris7697]

I will now and forever call them pann-yeahs 😆 Kudos for camping in those temps and you almost sound British with all the twining. Ace 😂

[@pnwbikepacking]

😆 Thank you for watching Clare!!

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

Always great storytelling (two thumbs up)... and easy laughter. Nice to be rocking those lav mics! Up close and personal. Probably could hear a mouse fart with those.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks Rob! Yeah those mics are great... problem is its just ANOTHER thing to schlep around! I've taken them on plenty of trips where we don't even use them either haha.

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

@@pnwbikepacking I feel the same when I start thinking about buying some new piece of gear... how will I pack it. How will use it. Will I use it? I wan't a small portable morotized slider, an fpv drone, and fly fishing stuff... and.... wait, maybe I should just buy an Adventure Moto. LOL

[@tylersargeant3352]

Love the ending commentary! Always enjoy your videos. A bike check would be fun???

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks Tyler! Alright, I’ll put together a bike check soon!

[@corrineleistikow]

Love this! Definitely type 2 fun! Can't wait to see what you guys do next. Sounds cold, although you should join us in Fairbanks for winter fat bikepacking to cabins to feel cold. We just got back from a weekend trip. Temps -15F to 0F but at least there was a 10-15 mph headwind! And 5 whole hours of daylight. Thank goodness for cabins with wood stoves! And auroras. Actually, we had the right gear and it wasn't too bad. You two should come up in March to do a fun winter bikepack with fat bikes. Not so cold, then and lots more daylight.

[@RobParker8]

Hey Corrine, that sounds really fun! Except the 5 hours of light. I have only been to Alaska once and I climbed Denali in June. I loved that it never got dark. I would really love to do a bike rafting trip up there. It snowed here in Portland a couple years ago and I made this dumb video. Cheers 🍻 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5jKiWR3lKZ9m6M

[@corrineleistikow]

@@RobParker8 Great video! Here's a holiday video I made a couple of years ago about adventuring in the white mountains north of Fairbanks kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHbIeGWGqbxrmtE There are several good bike/float trips to do in Alaska.. Several people have done ones incorporating floating down part of the Yukon. Keep up the great adventures. Love to watch you guys in action! Your XWA video was what inspired me to do an ITT on it last summer.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Hey Corrine! Thanks for watching the videos. Your Fairbanks video looked like a lot of fun and by the looks of it you go on some pretty awesome adventures! Rob and I have been talking about making a trip out to Alaska! Maybe 2023 or 2024!?!?!?

[@AdventuresWithDaniel]

oh yeah, i rode steel bender. It's a booger! Not so bad with full sus, unloaded, but the way you guys did it tough stuff. new sub here!

[@pnwbikepacking]

Oof some of those sections, even with a full suspension unloaded would be so difficult to get up! Even though Rob didn't like it I had a great time on Steelbender, I love a little bit of suffering. Thanks for the Sub! Maybe we'll cross paths riding in the desert some day!

[@AdventuresWithDaniel]

@@pnwbikepacking hope to see you out there!

[@StarEssences]

Come and check out Nevada; I hear the Pony Express Trail is good for bikepacking as well as the famous GDMTBR; Cananda into USA.

[@pnwbikepacking]

I'll have to take a look at the Pony Express! Thanks for the recommendation.

[@dalj4362]

Great video as always, mate .It's such a good relationship you guys have. Do you ever argue? You seem to get on too well to argue, lol

[@RobParker8]

Ha! Yes we do argue but only over the correct pronunciation of portage. 😀

[@dalj4362]

@hogsbackllc Haha, you guys are great characters 👍

[@pnwbikepacking]

Bahahaha. No real arguing. When Rob is angry with me he just rides really fast to punish me!

[@peruvian05152]

Here in the east, we cheer (or swear) Joe Cruz's routes in the same way you cheered (or swore) Neil's name.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Bahaha so funny! Yeah think we have cheered and sworn from some of Logan’s routes too 🤣

[@frankvehafric5062]

Type 2 fun, for sure. Too cold for me.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Yeah it was borderline too cold for me! Any colder than that and I would want to rethink some of my kit. Despite our whining about the cold, the majority of the trip was type 1 fun!

[@ronmeier578]

you could rename the title to peaks and plateaus with a little smooth wine ? due to to the smooth wining that went along with the video ! i would have been F bombing the whole ride . nice job boys !

[@pnwbikepacking]

Hahaha sooo much whining. I think this edit took me so long to make because I couldn’t handle all the whining! You guys only saw like 50%!!!!! 😂🤣. Thanks for watching!

[@karlr6810]

Correction...this is Type II "fun"...🤣 Nicely done, Chris - thanks for sharing.

[@pnwbikepacking]

As always, thanks Karl!

[@amineroadbikerider1504]

Finally 🔥🔥

[@pnwbikepacking]

Your comment helped motivate me to get it done! 😁. Hope you enjoy it!!!

[@amineroadbikerider1504]

@@pnwbikepacking I really enjoyed it. But man, i had to wear my jacket just to watch it 😂😍

[@naturallyadriftphotoadvent123]

Another good adventure, buy ya bit nuts to be out in that cold! Glad you guys got at least one warm night! You surely covered some rough territory! Where to next?

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks for watching Julie. I am heading to Arizona next week for some riding (without Rob 😞 ). Weather has been pretty lousy here. Rob and I are bucking to go on a ride!

[@naturallyadriftphotoadvent123]

@@pnwbikepacking hope the weather is better in Arizona! I have a friend in Tuscon and she loves it there. She couldn't take the NY winters anymore. Hope you have a great time! I've been wanting to get out myself but I don't care much for the cold either!

[@BikepackingMyanmar]

Love all your videos. I wish I had a ride partner like Parker. Btw, what backpack camera mount is that?

[@radekcecko69]

Hi guys, I really enjoy watching your amazing videos. I am looking for a new bike for my next WWR trip. I wanted to ask what kind of bikes you ride, I can't recognize the brand? Thank you.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Hey Radek! In most of my videos I’m riding a surly karate monkey with 140mm front suspension. Rob has a surly krampus and just got some 120mm front suspension. For the Western Wildlands Route I think a hard tail with 120mm front sus would be perfect! In my opinion it is the most versatile bikes. Slap some 2.6 inch tires on it, you can handle most anything!!! Hope this helps

[@jerryohlson8856]

Great video ! Do I spy Hop Venom ? If so solid choice.

[@pnwbikepacking]

I don’t even remember what it was but it was damn good and it wasn’t Utah beer!!!

[@jonnywestmoreland3230]

Recently found your channel, by searching for bikerafting. Your content is so good! Do you have any videos detailing your bike/gear? Cheers from Victoria Australia!

[@pnwbikepacking]

Hey Jonny! Stoked you found the channel! I don't have any videos of bike/gear breakdown, but lots of people have asked about that so I am thinking about making one. Generally though, I ride a hardtail MTB with between 120 - 140mm front suspension. I TRY to go light, but usually end up carrying 10 lbs of camera gear haha. I pretty much always carry a backpack as it is my preferred method for carrying a camera. Let me know if there is anything specific you'd want to see in a bike / gear breakdown video.

[@jonnywestmoreland3230]

@@pnwbikepacking thanks for replying mate. It would be good to see a gear description, including bike and components, panniers/racks, backpack and camping gear you guys use. Thanks so much for sharing your adventures.

[@fkitbaylife902]

Mulled wine would have perfect

[@pnwbikepacking]

Maybe I can scam Rob to schlep mulled wine next time. It would probably leak everywhere though and we wouldn't have anything by the time we got to camp. 🙄

[@jodymills2199]

Wow, first time I've been able to get a comment in so early on a KZbin video. 12 minutes after it posted!

[@jodymills2199]

I love watching you guys! Looking to hopefully do a section of the Oregon Timberline Trail later this year.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Thanks for watching Jody! I'd love to try and do the entire Timber trail, I think its tricky due to fires and blowdowns! Which section are you thinking about doing?

[@kruschrhoades]

Might be a fun route for a fat or 29+ bike. 🤔

[@lukejoy-smith8383]

👌😍

[@SirBikesAlot]

A bit late to watch this, but I enjoyed it and once again it make me want to plan a trip in Utah. Real question though, how many donuts did you buy?

[@RobParker8]

Haha! I don’t think he had as many as he would have liked. It wasn’t till we drove to St. George a week later that he really leaned in at Farmstead. That place is amazing. He’s on his fifth day of riding today doing the Queens ransom route in Arizona and getting spanked! I’m praying for an amazing bakery for him today in Florence Arizona!!!!! 🧁🥮🥐🍩☕️

[@SirBikesAlot]

@@RobParker8 Sounds like Chris (and you) are living your best lives (aka eating the best donuts). Ride safe!

[@pnwbikepacking]

Hah I think I only got 3, I Should have got 5!!! Utah is so amazing, I’d love to see a sit bikes a lot Utah edition video!

[@chuckrodgers4780]

Another great trip, dang the coldness was crazy. Did you have any symptoms of hypothermia? Chris, what bike are you riding, it looks different from your other bike. Happy New Year, great video

[@pnwbikepacking]

As usual thanks for watching Chuck. Hmm I don’t think I had signs of hypothermia, I think I was just knackered, detrained, and probably a bit dehydrated! Yeah the bike is new! This was the maiden voyage! It’s a why cycles el jefe! I am stoked on it!

[@chuckrodgers4780]

Chris, I thought that was what you got . What a great bike, congratulations!!

[@michaelp1109]

Every video is a step closer for me to try BikePacking. Ive got to get a mtn bike first.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Hell yeah! 2023 will be the year!

[@michaelp1109]

@PNW Bikepacking I'm going to need to join you all on a ride, if I ever get a mtn bike.

[@skookum696]

Chris what was your total load out with the backpack in lbs? You gonna keep rollin the backpack or move the weight to the bike?

[@pnwbikepacking]

Hey! Hmm if I had to guess, the backpack probably weighed about 12 lbs. That includes the backpack, 1 sleeping bag, camera gear, and extra clothes. I took a giant backpack because our original plans involved packrafting... so I needed room for the packraft, PFD, paddles, etc... I plan to keep rolling with a backpack because its my favorite way to carry my camera. (Using a clip mechanism).

[@phreadi]

Curious how you like the SC fork?

[@pnwbikepacking]

So far so good. I suck to much to notice nuances in my suspension… no problems so far 😃

[@Jaysus145]

Serious question: how do you keep the twig and berries warm while riding at those temps? My least favorite all time bikepacking experience involved some, umm, numbness down there during a cold weather trip. That is a feeling I never wish to experience again :|

[@RobParker8]

Haha! That’s a legit question. I ride with a pair of cycling shorts, a pair of Icebreaker merino wool tights and a pair of Kuhl hiking pants over the top. Once it warms up I take the tights off. It’s usually my feet that are frozen most of the time not my important parts. 😂 Cheers 🍻

[@pnwbikepacking]

I was wearing boxer briefs, merino wool tights, and a pair of softshell pants (outdoor research cirque pants). Fortunately haven't had any problems with the twig and berries getting too cold!

[@HikerDudeDad]

@jaysus145 Shove it all in a toasty warm sock?

[@chrthiel]

Is that a new bike you're riding?

[@pnwbikepacking]

It is! I got a Why Cycles El Jefe! I've only taken it on a few rides, can't wait to get out on it again!

[@chrthiel]

@@pnwbikepacking Cool. It looks awesome. Is that why you're running a Spider rack now?

[@headsling]

You need a third. I’ll be your camera person, safe you so much effort and I can carry alcohol without loosing any 🤣

[@pnwbikepacking]

Haha, yeah we are looking for someone to carry cheese, donuts, alcohol, and camera equipment! 🤣

[@headsling]

@@pnwbikepacking seems like a good trade. Let me know your next trip …

[@plscott2048]

Oh yes. We used cutthroats. Rigid!!

[@pnwbikepacking]

Oh my god you guys are animals! Major props dude.

[@plscott2048]

2.6 front and 2.35 on back. Steel bender was crazy. We even had a 4wd club on the trail. Great ride.