Idaho Backcountry Discovery Route: The Movie

"If you’ve ever wanted to ride endless twisty mountain roads, the Idaho BDR will throw corners at you for days on end. You also won’t get many digital interruptions because your cell phone won’t have reception on much of this route. It’s a true off- the-grid ride that is long enough, at 1,250 miles, that you might just use up an entire rear knobby tire.
Starting in the historic town of Jarbidge, NV the route crosses range lands and then heads into the Boise National Forest and treats riders with views of Andersen reservoir and epic alpine camping at Trinity lakes. Tiny towns and treasures like Burgdorf Hot Springs make this a bucket list ride for sure. You’ll travel where Lewis and Clark made history and experience the legendary Magruder Corridor and Lolo Motorway which skirt the roadless Selway-Bitteroot Wilderness. You will reach modest hints of civilization as you pass through Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry on your way to the Canadian Border."
Apologies for how much this series had to jump around. The entire middle section was closed the first year, but it was worth it to go back.
Hello!
I'm Brady, AKA Mountainman, I've been a soldier, ski bum, police officer, government worker, photographer, and all around nomad. Now I travel on my motorcycle, make videos, and share them with the world. Along the way I do dumb stuff off road, camp, fly drones, take pictures, learn about culture and history and do my best to take you with me.
In early 2022 I set off on my motorcycle Yennefer (2021 Tenere 700) for an adventure with no set destination or timeline. Come along with me and let’s see what will happen as I try to ride until I can't.
Bike: Yamaha Tenere 700
Luggage: Mosko Moto Scout Panniers, Backcountry Duffle, and Hood tankbag
Navigation: Carpe Iter Tablet and Drive Mode Dashboard 2
Cameras: GoPro Hero 11, Hero 9, GoPro Max, GoPro Hero 8, Skydio 2, DJI Mavic Air 2
Gear: Adventure Spec Jacket/Armor/Gloves/Pants/Base Layers, Alpinestars Toucan boots, Arai XD4.
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Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound

[@jeremymorris8853]

I’ve commented on your videos before but hands down the best BDR content on KZbin. Keep them coming my friend.

[@MotoSly]

I love these full BDR video's!!! Exactly what i was waiting for.

[@woundedtiger7547]

Best thing on my TV. 😊

[@donaldvincentavenger2790]

I'm really enjoying your BDR movies. Watch, listen and learn.

[@woundedtiger7547]

Remember when in Idaho. Cold weather is always lurking even in July/August. An more so east of the divide. Really enjoy your Podcast.

[@karlfonner7589]

Excellent cinematography sir. I love the drone following you.😊

[@chiefenumclaw7960]

Excellent content, thanks for posting.

[@The800Dragon]

Holy Crap! You are one amazing and talented person. So Cool!

[@paulvanhout9695]

Thanks!

[@matthewkrisowaty8960]

great movie.. just wish it was the camera facing forward more.. just was a lot of looking backwards.. but you still did a great job..!

[@MeerkatADV]

Keep it roughly 2/1 front to back. Mostly use it to keep things interesting vs just the same view the whole time.

[@hamiltonparts1382]

The time spent behind the slow S4S and vans has me thinking that adding flashing yellow lights might be a good idea.

[@paulvanhout9695]

Congratulations, you survived the attack of the killer side-by-sides and camper vans😬

[@MeerkatADV]

It was in question a time or two!

[@cannedSardina]

Your movies are addicting man, so jelous. I have a T7 as well. Planning a NMbdr sept/oct. I know this is not a review channel, but I am sure there are plenty of people that would want to see a walk around of your bike/gear. Apologize is you already have one.

[@addictedtobedrock5282]

Those log trucks are the only reason you have a road to ride on.

[@MeerkatADV]

When did I say anything about wishing they wouldn't be there? Or that logging doesn't need to occur? I said they beat the road up, which is absolutely true. And that I don't particularly want to meet one on a blind corner, also absolutely true.

[@philkieran7760]

your vids r good 'cuz you just show a lot of the route and what the ride is gonna be w/o a lot of bs, but too many ads dude.

[@MeerkatADV]

KZbin controls the ads not me.

[@philkieran7760]

@@MeerkatADV I get it. Big net sux. Good luck and shiny side up!

[@craigsturman6661]

Apparently you did not get the memo. In Idaho, if you own a side by side the rules do not apply to you! We deal with that a lot around here. The area around Deadwood is really bad. All the idiots from Boise come and play there.

[@wmbushUT]

finished Washington vid and right into Idaho!! its a movie marathon!! Thanks. What GPS are you using? or is that a Tablet and a app?

[@MeerkatADV]

Carpe Iter tablet running Drive Mode Dashboard 2.

[@timdeslauriers6879]

Fantastic use of the drone here. Perfect following & perspective. What type of drone is it?

[@MeerkatADV]

For most of it I was using a Skydio 2, they're no longer supporting consumer drones. For the middle stuff (Lolo and Magruder) I had a DJI Air 2.

[@jasonr428]

Aeesome videos, Meerkat. I haven't done the Idaho BDR, but this make me want to ride it. Do you have any plans to ride the NCABDR?

[@MeerkatADV]

Norcal? Yeah planning on doing it in early July.

[@buzz350b3]

Great video, looking to do the northern half this summer! Curious what you wear for upper body armor in the summer?

[@MeerkatADV]

Adventure spec super shirt

[@buzz350b3]

Thanks, those look like a nice way to go with abrasion and impact protection all built in. What did you think of it in the hot weather?

[@MeerkatADV]

As comfortable as it can be. I've been over 100 with it (actually rode offroad in 105 degrees the first time I wore it) and it's bearable. Nothing fun with those kinds of temps.

[@Zdrive-Jim]

Nice video really enjoyed it looking forward to doing the Idaho BDR. Were you riding your GS in Enduro or Enduro Pro?

[@MeerkatADV]

I don't have a GS. This is a T7.

[@barbleatherbury276]

"Especially" like the trail behind drone footage. I assume, that you have done both the Lolo Motorway and Magruder Corridor. When did you do each? Thanx

[@MeerkatADV]

July

[@IdahoMthman]

IDAHOME

[@vermont_rider]

I have a T7 as well…. Do you have a link to the small clip on windscreen you have on your windshield? Great videos btw. Thanks

[@MeerkatADV]

Puig wind deflector. There are several similar brands and designs that all work about the same.

[@vermont_rider]

@@MeerkatADV thanks…. I thought that was the one you had. I have been looking at some online.

[@michaelandrade1213]

T7?

[@MeerkatADV]

Yep.

[@macdaddy258]

Regarding the side by sides? Dude off road protocol is you pass as needed, when needed, period. It’s nice to talk niceties and respect, save that for dinner out. Truth be known, the side by sides thought you were disrespectful…

[@MeerkatADV]

Huh?

[@MeerkatADV]

It isn't a race. You signal your pass or they'll hit you on the way by. Especially with how they're swerving all over the trail.

[@MeerkatADV]

When I "raced past and hit someone's dog" I was going less than 10mph. GTFO of here with that bullshit.

[@erik19731]

Great video! What gps unit do you have?

[@MeerkatADV]

Carpe Iter tablet running Drive Mode Dashboard 2

[@erik19731]

Impressive how much info you get from it. ....distances of waypoints

[@MeerkatADV]

It's the best off road navigation system I've ever used.

[@tonybarnes4243]

How many times are you going to rerelease the BDR videos?

[@MeerkatADV]

I just combined the individual episodes into full-length films. I have been asked multiple times to do this, just as I did with my CDT videos.

[@tonybarnes4243]

Are you still riding and making new videos?

[@MeerkatADV]

In Colorado for the winter, editing my veterans documentary project. There is a big veterans project I was a part of which will be released in June, my stuff will be released in late May. Plan on being back on the road in April for a couple of big trips.

[@479_adv]

Man, I am trying to get my setup for recording rides but I can't figure out how to setup a rider-facing camera. I have a Garmin GPS on my top bar where your DMD tablet is, but I am having trouble finding the mount you're using. What is it?

[@MeerkatADV]

I have a flat gopro mount stuck to the back of my GPS cradle and a metal extender arm to get it out from behind the GPS. You've just got to play with setups until something works, it's different for every bike.

[@479_adv]

@@MeerkatADV I didn't think of that. I have. T7 also, thanks!

[@dualsportedc]

Side by sides shouldn't be allowed outside of designated side by side areas in OHV parks. Their drivers are the same jackwagons you find in BMWs and Teslas who have zero regard for anyone else around them

[@timdeslauriers6879]

Thanks!!