HEAT STROKE on the Oregon Backcountry Discovery Route

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After years of waiting for this route to EXIST, and months of anticipation, the Oregon Backcountry Discovery Route did not go as planned. The title on the thumbnail isn't click bait, I actually had a very close call on this ride.....
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[@ExploreAdventureMoto]

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[@DorkintheRoad]

Nothing to be embarrassed about, man. Everyone makes mistakes and it's hard to recognize what's happening while it's affecting you. We're just glad you got home safe.

[@keithbecker8852]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Glad you’re ok now man!

[@markjohnson46]

Like others, glad you made it out in one piece and your experience and willingness to share it may indeed save a life or help someone avoid serious health incident.

[@ludercofarms7611]

This should be an example for others going forward. Notice the signs and take action. Glad you are ok.

[@bamills6771]

I am glad you have recovered . As a BMW GS rider, I can identify with a big bike wearing you out. Thanks for documenting this. Maybe time for a smaller bike? Thumper? I just picked up a KLX. For really technical rides

[@ExploreAdventureMoto]

Large dual sport or mid sized adv bike for the tougher multi days rides I should think

[@deanholden1808]

I admire your authenticity and honesty. Thank you for sharing. It's a great reminder to be vigilant and that we often overlook our own symptoms. I have also suffered from heat stroke and heat exhaustion... Indeed, no fun. Glad to hear you are better and look forward to more video stories. Thanks! 😊

[@bybikenw7928]

I too have had heatstroke early on in my life. I work outside, in all weather. What’s for sure is it comes out of nowhere. One minute you’re fine, the next you’re in trouble. It’s nothing to play with. Like you said, avoidance is key. Thank you for putting this out as a learning tool for the community. I live with temperature sensitivity now and it gets worse with age. It’s no joke. I’m glad you got help and are recover(ed)(ing). Stay hairy.

[@steveh545]

Embarrassed? Meh, not sure about that. Ashamed? Hell no. Might not have been your intention, but you’ve created a invaluable vid/lesson for others wanting to buy a GS2500 (or Grom, doesn’t really matter the bike) and head out on a mega-adventure like it’s nothing.

[@itskevinadv]

Wow what a scary situation. Thank you so much for putting this whole video out, especially your segment at the end. Stay hairy 🤘

[@brand-x3997]

Thanks for putting this out man. I'm a medic and there's a lot of people that wouldn't recognize what was happening to them. Maybe this can make them more aware of what's happening. Ride on brother!

[@Sasqmoto]

Hey Travis. I didn't realize how bad it was from Ben's perspective. I realize it when I see it from yours. I'm glad you're ok. It is real and is very scary. I had it happen and the headaches are the worst. Glad you shared and made it!

[@alb6713]

Thank you! For posting this video. I am new to adventure riding and would like to ride WA BDR. And your video really gives me a lot to think about and how to prepare. So, although you were embarrassed, I am GREATFULL that you did posted this video. Thank you. Al

[@shawngreenwood7288]

As a Canadian and heavy set guy at 58 years and new to motorcycling i found this video spot on. I have not got a lot of medical or first aid training. Something l will updating thos off season. We northerners don't find the high temps you guys get in the States but we are starting to high temps for us now. This was a wake-up call. Be hairy and healthy. Ride on!

[@donewhiskey]

I was a certified military rescue swimmer and I was almost killed by a riptide, 30 miles from where I trained. Don't be down on yourself for becoming the patient. You're so used to putting your world view into how can I help that you struggle with being the person that needs help. We are all the patient at some point and that is really the whole point, right? If we all train, we can all help and that means we can all hang it out a little more.

[@MOTOSCOUTtv]

Thank you for putting this out. Heatstroke is not something I’ve taken seriously much, and never really worried about because I suppose I never knew how serious is could be. Glad you made it back safe(ish) and thank you for the cautionary tale.

[@andrewrollin3506]

Brother, thank you for being so honest. It really helps people learn how to look out for themselves and others. I saw Ben's video and thought I'd learned something, but this video was NECESSARY. I'm going to be doing some desert riding later this year and your input will help keep me safe. Please don't feel too much shame--just like hypothermia, one symptom is a reduced ability recognize symptoms. It was an accident. I'm just glad you survived it. Please be well. Thank you. Edit: I experienced heat exhaustion recently while driving in my car. No AC, hot weather, bumper to bumper stop and go, very slow. I zoned out twice and just didn't move my car in a merge. Clutch pedal down, in gear, conscious, but didn't recognize when I had to move my car. It took me HOURS afterward to realize that the people honking at me weren't being nasty and aggressive. I was the one messing up, and didn't even realize it. It's so insidious. Again, please don't come down too hard on yourself.

[@justsomedude445]

WOW !! I am Glad you are OK !! i am clueless about medical stuff so thank you for that info at the end and your own openness and honesty to share it !! i took some notes . i am also worried about the heat so ill be carrying water and Pedialite try to take it easy , that a good plan ?? but my son and i are riding the ORBDR from about section 3 on up (starting from Lakeview OR) & through and the first few sections of the WABDR upto Wenatchee starting 08/06 cant wait.. well done ! the most important part/thing of any ride or hunt or hike ect is that everyone gets back home safely and unhurt !!

[@StoltHD]

it is always more difficult to recognize symptoms in oneself than in others... and once one has started to be affected by heat stroke, one will have even more problems in picking up other symptoms that one would easily have seen in others... That is also the big problem with dehydration, hypothermia, dry drowning, blood loss etc. a little tip I learned some years ago: Often when it is really hot and dry, it is better to have a closed jacket, and try to block the heat out... draining your base-layer in water and close up the jacket will often help, the evaporation of water under the jacket will cool the body, just like when you wrap a can or bottle of drink in a wet towel and put it in the sun. The constant dry warm wind through a mesh jacket can dry you out extremely fast... --- Really glad you recovered without more complications...

[@TheDoggieluver123]

Glad you are OK! I am 53 years old. I have been in the swimming, pool construction business in the deep south my entire life. The heat always was second nature to me. Then in an instant it almost killed me. I have multiple residual affects from my heat stroke to this day. It’s no joke guys. It’s usually too late once you realize what’s happening. Your video will hopefully let other folks know how quickly and how bad it can turn ugly even if you’re aware of the potential. I no longer participate in any summer time ADV’s. Can’t risk it. No shame in it. Fall and Spring rides only from now on.

[@craigsturman6661]

I just finished the WY BDR, but haven't done the OR BDR as of yet. I will tell you that the ID BDR is by far easier than the WY one, and from what I have seen I am not sure I even want to do the OR BDR at all. The only place on the Idaho run that concerned me as far as heat goes was French Grade. It is a long and slow winding climb/decent depending on which way you are going, but the rock faces you pass can create a ton of heat. I registered 125 degrees Fahrenheit on my dash when passing by them. I was totally exhausted by the time I got to the bottom. Section one is pretty boring from Jarbidge to Pine, but it is really easy. I guess my point to this is, go ahead and do the Idaho BDR. I think you will enjoy it, and it isn't very difficult. p.s. Bypass Burnt Knob Lookout. That road sucks! Glad you are OK and I really appreciate you sharing your experience. We can all learn from it.

[@DeweyRides]

It's a big thing, it's so easy to push too hard, and that part of OR is just harsh on everything, including humans. Its good you put this out, and people listen, it might just save someone else. I really think that southern end of the route, is going to catch a lot of people out and surprise people how hard it is. I hope people watch this kind of video before trying it, and really judge their abilities and their choice of bike when they go do it.

[@MyADV360]

Learned quite a bit from this, even as a trained EMT (never certified) there were symptoms there that I didn't recognize. 👍 I guess I need an update on my training and maybe some wilderness training too. Glad you're okay.

[@tonsofbees537]

Video had a lot of great info. I’m glad that you are ok.

[@randomlyTrees]

Glad you’re safe. There are valuable lessons here - thank you for sharing this very real example of a danger faced out there on an adventure like this. Ride safe and be well!

[@motorclaw]

You're so awesome dude. Glad you're ok.

[@bacbladerunner]

Hi, Travis. I am so glad you got through this. Sorry, man. Can you comment on how much water you drank throughout the riding day? I'm really curious if that was a main factor, or not. I'm a 65 year old rider wanting to be careful. Thanks.

[@ExploreAdventureMoto]

I had water in the morning, and while riding I had all of what was in my hydration pack. 3 liters with liquid IV mixed into it. Plus a power aid Ben had given me while we were stopped for me to rest “enough” to get the hell out of there.

[@Elpasospinecenter]

There is nothing to be embarrassed about. As a physician I did not recognize when it was happening to me. I thought I was indestructible, and before I knew it, I was dizzy, and could not stand up. I thought I was going to die. It’s amazing how quickly it starts and it makes you realize how people die in the desert when they get lost. Luckily, those around me recognized what was going on. Made me stop. They cooled me down and made me drink. As soon as you recognize the symptoms, your day is done. You can’t keep riding. At that point you will feel better but you won’t be recovered. It took me two or three days to recover. I’m not giving you advice, but for others who may read this…. If you’re going to ride in a hot area…. Hydrate the night before and drink lots of fluid while you ride. Don’t forget the electrolytes. You must stay ahead on the fluid intake. If you ever get behind, you can’t catch up. Thank you for the informative video.

[@fuganetti]

Glad you made it out of there safe! Heatstroke is no joke, you're a stud for pulling through on a big bike. Well done! I have ridden a lot out there solo and you definitely want to be prepared and in shape. I was underprepared once and "bonked" really hard about 15 miles from the hot springs campground while riding solo, crashed twice because my muscles wouldn't work, had to ditch my bike and walked (ahem, stumbled) like a zombie back. It can be very scary. SE Oregon will humble you. These aren't directed at you, nor a critique and are more for awareness/discussion. A key to any activity with exertion in the heat is not just water but water WITH ELECTROLYTES, this is so key. Electrolyte depletion can and usually does render you useless. Also taking constant little sips from your water bladder is another key, if you end up being thirsty it's too late. Constant sips. A good rule is keeping a fist full of fluid in your stomach most of the time. Not wearing black in these conditions also helps! The BDR folks would put a few alerts on the first two sections for this coming summer season. Number 1, informing people that they should leave EARLY to be well on their way before the heat starts. This is a good rule in general when you know its gonna be a hot day. Number 2, checking the Hart Mountain website for road closure notifications, they keep this very up to date. Had you guys known about this you would have known about the road closure and could have prepared for it with a reroute in advance. Hart Mountain, Steens, etc they keep the road conditions notices up to date because they don't want people getting in a jam way out there. Calling the ranger station a week or two out also helps, they have always answered or called me back. This is especially helpful for the Steens loop, because they grate the road every year (late June into July depending on the year) and if you time it right you can avoid gnarly washboard and have a freshly grated road! Ultimately riders should do their homework. Spread the word! Ride safe and thanks for the video as I think it will bring some needed awareness to this section.

[@MotoInTheValley]

We love ya Beards, glad to hear you are feeling better. Any thoughts on a smaller bike moving forward?

[@ExploreAdventureMoto]

The AT is my bike. Will always have it. Some plans in the early stages of a smaller dual sport or mid size ADV bike for BDR’s, but that will be at some point in the future.

[@deltabravo1257]

3:21 I had a hard hit just like that - it was a dip in the road. I was standing up, riding my 450 EXC-F. I hit it hard and it jarred my wrist, and broke it. That was my first ride of the season and probably my last. The incident has changed my though process about riding long trips. Thanks for sharing your story on this ride, even though things didn't go as anticipated. Your experience and description of the ORBDR has made me decide I won't every ride this BDR. I may even sell my T7. The darn thing weighs three times what I do.

[@Motoramblings]

24:22 embarrassed? There’s no way you should be embarrassed, the signs are not always easy to recognize, especially when you’re suffering through the heat stroke stuff! Heat Stroke isn’t something to mess with, and you can prepare all you want, it doesn’t mean you’ll avoid it. You made it out, despite being very ill, and you made some great decisions once you realized you were in a bad situation, you actually should be proud of how you handled everything.

[@Motoramblings]

Great that you decided to be safe, instead of taking chances on the BDR, very smart, even if difficult to make that decision….

[@vaughan350x3]

I watched Dorks series on this and having seen you struggle and tap out, I’d wondered how you were doing. That really is no joke, fair play for attempting it on the AT, looked bad enough on the CRF. More than anything, fair play for posting this video, it’s great content and could well save someone from doing the same. Nothing to be embarrassed about either, having the knowledge was almost irrelevant, your head wasn’t in the game. Cheers from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and hope you’re doing well now 👍

[@steveb_randomvideos3231]

Oh man! Just had a similar experience on section 3 of WABDR. Absolutely the best conditions I could ask for, but (likely due to my age) was still over exerted and started making mistakes that compounded. Final straw was failing 20 yards from the top of babyhead. Took me an hour to recover the bike so I could ride back down. 3 days later I haven’t recovered from the exhaustion. Lesson learned (I hope). I should have been more clued in to my exhaustion level before taking that on. Feels like I was not far from the level of damage you faced.

[@_benjamin350outlaw]

Keep your head up 💪🏼travis you rock - 💯% learning experience for all you viewers/ terrible that happen glad you’re OK :: never say never, my money is on you coming back and KICKING THAT OBDR’s ASS one day 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼safe trails brother

[@sdb95037]

It's happened to me, working on roofs. Glad your OK, this world would be a poorer place without you.

[@MotoCocoTV]

TRAVIS.. so sorry I mentioned liquid IV, in Ben's live feed. I also being a FFer and EMT (injured now) I know the warning signs, but it's so hard to see in ourselves....I also have had heat stroke and exhaustion, even when I was given an ill fitting mask during propane fire training, and it was shoved onto my face to "make it fit" w t h ? I actually passed out as 2nd position on the hose...By an out of district Captain, wanting me to go earlier in the training..no bueno...talk about embarrassing! I so appreciate you and your honesty, and we all are just human. You guys had planned this for sooooo long, and watching this, points me back in the direction of a smaller dual sport for my upcoming trip....THANK YOU SO MUCH and I guarantee you have taught many more folks out there the signs that they have not been taught.. Cheers!!

[@Pnw-nick]

Man it's crazy how popular the big adventure bikes are. They dont seem fun to ride unless its well maintained roads or highway. Dork has the right idea with the 450.

[@billwaterhouse5894]

First, I’m glad you are OK. This video is probably one of the most important ones I have viewed in a while. It’s important for all of us to understand what the symptoms are when dealing with sever heat. Look it up, read about it and don’t push yourself past your limits…listen to your body. My biggest problem, now at 58, my brain seems to think that I’m still in my 20s on a motocross bike and can handle anything.

[@sorenmelchior]

That environment you rode through is defiantly not what I am used too... well except for the mosquitos as I live in interior Alaska. I can deal with cold, but not heat. Glad you are ok now though, that's rough riding with those conditions. I am curious though, do you three normally ride with comms? Here in Alaska communication is essential and I even ride with a Garmin Montana 700i so I can text out via satellite in emergency's.

[@NunyaBusiness...]

Came here after catching Ben's video. Wow, I didn't realize just how bad it was for you. I'm glad you are doing better now, and I appreciate you putting the info out there as a PSA. Who knows who you might save from that kind of experience. Personally, I can totally relate to overdoing it in heat, as I did it on a job in a crappy situation. That mental fog that comes from it is just how you explain. It's so easy to miss it, because you just can't think straight. It makes it so hard to catch what is happening, so don't feel embarrassed. It can happen to the best of us. Like you, I was fortunate to have a friend there and I'm glad I did. He got me to stop and cool down, and I think I he saved me from something similar to what you went through. I'm still sensitive to the heat, but I didn't have the level of exhaustion and damage that you did. I was lucky.

[@BradB6910]

Hey Travis thanks for sharing the details so we all know what to watch for, and glad your okay. Would like to know if there is something you feel one can do to prepare for this BDR to help avoid heat stroke prior to starting. I'm thinking about, making sure you start fully hydrated, or choosing white vs black clothing to reflect the heat better. Would a different helmet or those water vest make a big difference in this situation? Any tips on pre-ride preparedness would be appreciated to help one avoid succumbing to heat stroke. Did the Dr give any advice to you on how to prepare next time. TY!

[@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC]

I can’t believe I wasn’t subbed to your channel. Glad to see you’re OK. If anything this video is a great tool for those of us who could find ourselves in the same exact situation and hopefully recognize what’s happening and take action.

[@JustinNapper]

Bro I went through the same thing, suffer to this day from heat stroke and it sucks. My advice and recommendations from my Dr. Are to wear light colored clothing, and for me I typically ride and camp from fall to spring. I ride in the summer but nothing crazy. Good luck to you man.

[@butcherknife59knife46]

I am glad you made it out safe!!! Take your time and have fun again. Shit happens … Sometime even riding street bikes. People get in a hurry and things happen out of your control. So go at your speed not the group. Thanks for sharing. Around Bend Oregon out on 2 wheels

[@doconabike7915]

You have NOTHING to be embarrassed or ashamed about. I’m a physician, and I was late recognizing heat exhaustion on a very hot ride. You listened to your body and got yourself out of there as soon as you could. Keep your chin up. You lived to ride another day.

[@Twilight_Charger]

Wow, just Wow. Oh yeah, I am definitely taking pointers. Glad you're healed up.

[@christianschulz5489]

I did the same thing in September out here in AZ. Pushed it farther than I should've after running out of water and ended up in the hospital for heat exhaustion. Much more cautious now!

[@Bbanker1974]

Thanks for being honest. That's one of the hallmarks that gets us into trouble is your decision making is no longer logical, and we are taught to just push through it anyway from childhood. I had a similar issue a few years ago and now take the same approach as you. I also try to train with summer mountain biking gradually increasing my heat exposure, but my tolerance is still not as good as before. The extra #40 I've gained doesn't help either...

[@Def_II]

How you handled the situation in the moment, was still more levelheaded than one could have not having had your training. I have tremendous respect for how you self-reflect and the way you assess future plans. Thanks for putting this (and your other stuff) online, I for one learn a lot.

[@davidbones8947]

Thanks my brother i saw alot of myself in this vid i live in So oregon and ride alot off road on a GS im 70 years young in good shape i do have A-Vib and on blood thinners just last week im back in the ER. I do ride alot solo my son and wife know how much i love riding they got me a Garmin GPS for a piece of mind i am careful were i ride i know things can change in one turn! I really appreciate your honesty i need to find a buddy to ride with. Ya got me thinking brother thanks and God Bless

[@mototurtles]

Hi, we met at the touratech rally this year; don’t be too hard on yourself, we are all humans and we make mistakes! Good on you for keeping on riding and sharing a difficult experience, thank you, I will try to learn!

[@cdapplecraft3594]

Great video heat stroke is definitely no joke. I’m 54 and younger in my life in Kansas. I had heat stroke and I had no idea and it was also very embarrassing to me. Thanks for the video. I was also somebody they consider myself an outdoorsman very experienced hiker, and I still overlooked the symptoms. Keep your chin up.

[@devilslawyer1646]

I got heat exhaustion on a ride last Friday. Nowhere near as bad as yours, but I was still down the next 3 days, headache, exhaustion, loss of appetite, and apathy. You may have missed the onset, but when you realized it was bad you made very good choices, so no shame brother.

[@hgrenadegames]

Unfortunately its a pretty bad route design because you have to ride it between the snow window in the cascades. And that means riding the desert sections 1 and 2 in the worst conditions as far as heat and dust. They should have started it north of Shasta and stayed out of the desert imo. I had severe heat stroke once in the AZ wilderness on an MTB ride and I was only 20 at the time. It can and does happen to anybody. Fortunately a ranger was back at the trailhead giving out water but I almost didn't make it there. Glad that you survived and thanks for sharing your struggles!

[@rideoregonfirst]

Back in 2012, when I did the old route 5 ORBDR, I couldn't finish the route, and I certainly wasn't having fun all the way from Christmas Valley to Riley. Miserable, hot, sandy, and forever. We'll see how it goes for our group of three in a week, after an ADV Rally in Cedarville (NE corner of CA) next weekend, I'm gonna ride the same new ORBDR from South to North, and I'm taking17 days off to do it. Dog, I hope the weather cools by then....

[@danielcarroll5667]

Glad you're ok and stopped when you did , good on you for getting this out so other People may recognize symptoms , could save someones Life....

[@Theravadinbuto]

The real problem with heat stroke is how it scrambles your mind first, so that your ability to recognize what’s happening is compromised. Well done making the decision to cut out and take care of yourself - it’s so easy to get way too goal focused in those situations…

[@svenhodaka9145]

Yes, The heat will wreck a rider. 90°+F can catch up to you especially with ATGATT. Thanks for sharing.

[@TimothyM]

Thank you for this update, very glad you made it out of that situation. This is the kind of real world information that's far too easily hidden in the realm of modern content creation, and takes some serious ego wrangling to put out there. But arguably this is some of the most important content, unlike showing when everything goes well this might actually save someone's ass in the future. Hope you continue to recover and are able to get out there on some of those much more enjoyable adventures!

[@timnisley5391]

I am glad you made it out of there alive. But I understand why you would want to push yourself and keep up with your buddies at that time. That is a hard situation to deal with. I really appreciate the great comraderie you have with those guys. Again, glad you made it out, and stay safe!

[@AT2021Rocker]

Thanks so very very much for putting this out for us to learn from! Man let us know when you are doing the idbdr, I’d love ride some of it with you! Take care brother!

[@OneOldManRiding]

BDR: A non profit organization, nearly killing middle aged men 😊 - Frank

[@owenlushadv]

Nothing to be embarrassed about at all. Good on ya for putting it out. I love riding my big bikes, and agree completely with what you said. I like short technical sections, with lots of fun stuff in between. That’s my kind of fun!! Keep the rubber side down 🤟🏼

[@advredbikes]

thank you for sharing your feelings on this trip Travis. You rock buddy! Glad you are feeling better.

[@beerbuzz62]

Glad to hear your better,early morning is hard sometimes to do BUT,ride before the heat of the day.Keep em coming,love the videos

[@dont3761]

Heat stroke is no joke been there. I switched all my riding gear to lighter/ vented colors for the summer, warmer riding. It made a difference for me.

[@idratherberiding3456]

I hear you Travis. The ORBDR is perhaps not one of the most challenging BDRs for the technical aspects of the riding, but because if 1) it starts in a very remote area, if you had needed assistance where you started feeling the heat stroke effects, it would take a while for the support to arrive (I know this for a fact, I witnessed it in that region of the state/country). And I hear you about not feeling the symptoms of heat stroke, it happens to all of us , even when we know better. b) if someone wants to do the entire thing from section 1 to 7 in one sitting, you either have good temperature at sections 1, 2 and 3, and snow on later sections, or too hot on sections 1, 2 and 3 for no snow on sections 5, 6 and 7. iii) It's long, and it looks like it does not offer much rest miles as you ride it. I've done bits and pieces of several sessions before it was the ORBDR, some of them solo. Now I'm older and I can feel my health declining, not sure I would do any of it solo these days. Maybe knowing someone will ride by and find me... Nah. Looking forward to running into you on a ride in the future.

[@colespa2000]

Hello, glad you are doing better. Thanks for your insight into to situation. Keep riding and exploring!!!

[@jwaller1327]

I saw the Dork in the Road video and found your video this morning. Heat can get you quick, so don’t feel bad. It got me in 29 Palms in the Marines. I was trying to get my mortar section guns in line and none of my orders were making any sense to anyone else. I couldn’t figure out why nothing I said was making sense to anyone else but was perfectly clear in my mind in the moment. After the USMC, I did land surveying in Houston. I remember having a guy who started talking to a tree one day because the heat fried his brain. Heat stroke is so often fatal, so I’m glad you made it. Thanks for sharing your lesson.

[@shawnelliott5311]

This video will save lives, Glad you do not have kidney stones, when I get dehydrated it is frequently followed by a kidney stone(s)

[@JohnDoe-1000xt]

my offroad riding buddy always says " a mans gotta know his limits"..the trick is knowing when that is..

[@crashymoto]

Dude! That was some crazy scary stuff! Glad you are doing well now. Great PSA at the end. Totally see how it can sneak up on anyone 🥵🤟🏻😎

[@TallManMoto]

Glad you're ok brochacho. Really sucks about the lasting effects but glass half full now no-one can get mad at you for stopping so much to enjoy the views!! 😆Once that stuff sets in you lose the ability to rationally evaluate yourself, nothing to be embarrassed about in the least.

[@imds123]

Thanks for sharing. During the heat of summer my bike is parked. A man has to know his limits. Be safe!!

[@llerradish]

You're in my stomping grounds. I was born in Lakeview and spent lots of time at Hart lake, plush and Hart Mountain.

[@mitchwiebell2785]

Thank you very, very much for sharing your experience, an experience that can save others.

[@davegro1957]

Nothing to be embarrassed about. Just glad that you are OK now.

[@MarkAlanHoran]

Thanks for posting honest video. I saw you on Dork in the Road and conclusion of your adventure was good to see.

[@LoveTribeOverland]

Nothing to be embarrassed about brother... that's part of the danger when you're in the middle of a heat injury... you dont know it and our drive to push on is hard to ignore. Thank you for putting this out there as a reminder to us all about how dangerous heat injuries can be. Keep riding... hope to see you out on the trail sometime.

[@soilsmanadv6673]

You should never be ashamed of how your body reacts. I think you guys did a great job!

[@jjohnson6252]

Hi buddy! I watched Dork's video. It's nice to see it from your side!

[@MetallaCaine]

Thanks for this video Trav. It’s good to have what I see as an educational perspective to riding in the heat. Glad you came through and are doing better

[@pacopetepnw3434]

I am positive this video just spared a fellow rider from a really bad day and/or premature demise. ❣

[@slowboat_8651]

Glad you made it back safe and went to the Dr. To see what was really going on. Good to see your doing better as well

[@adamc1839]

Zero to be embarrassed about, we're all human, and you've done us all a solid by posting your experience so we can all learn. Do the Idaho BDR - you'll love it, nice flowing gravel and packed dirt for days in the Rocky Mtn forests - great camping spots. My friend and I did it on ATs. We skipped section 1 which is mostly open sage country.

[@jrdepew]

Authentically valuable video. Solo at 73, southbound on ORBDR camped just north of Christmas Valley. Cold night and the bike nearly did not start in the AM. I decided not wise to venture deeper into the remote section 2 & 1. Your video confirms that was a wise decision on several levels. I experienced heat stroke @ 28 years old. Cramps, disorientation, dizziness and passing out. It’s no joke. Glad your good to go and shared the story.

[@justsomedude445]

well done man

[@frostbitevinnie]

I know the feeling of being totally gassed out. Not fun! Good job regardless!

[@jayhopkins1337]

Wow! That's why not many people in Eastern Oregon

[@ADVBrett]

Solid effort fella, don't be embarrassed, even the most experienced of us can get caught out. You knew when to pull the pin and that is the smartest move. I knew crews who would just push on and push on until it's too late. They became statistics. Bloody good to see you live to ride another day. Proud of ya.

[@advwxyz]

Happy to know you are well, and good points for us to learn from.

[@WRW9751]

As a older rider I’ve been close to what you’ve experienced. I’ve concluded that for me big bikes have their porpoise but I’ve discovered using a smaller bike is way better! I have a Tenere and a 500 KTM set up for longer distances. Glad you had the good since you break off and re-evaluate. Be well!

[@TFish5757]

Glad to hear you're doing better. Take care.

[@ejdean85]

Rest up, and come back strong brother!

[@shawnelliott5311]

There should be a voting on who's beard is better -

[@Motoramblings]

4:18 some amazing views up there!!

[@kevinsterner9490]

Glad you are feeling better Travis.

[@tombergman4415]

Spring and fall keep cool good ride ing

[@philhagoes9339]

Thanks for sharing you adventure! I gotta say, I like your laidback non spastic style. New sub to your channel now! Keep up the great content.

[@ExploreAdventureMoto]

Thank you. I appreciate you!