INTO GRIZZLY COUNTRY | Bikepacking the Chilcotins - Day 1

In BK vs BC - Episode 9 we start our big bikepacking trip to South Chilcotin Provincial park. This place has a special place in my heart.
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[@BCpov]

I hope you guys enjoy this video, it may not have the typical gnar you might expect from a bcpov video, but i really enjoyed making this one. I ♥️ the Chilcotins! PS, the whole series is watchable here: kzbin.info/aero/PLja0SavkyLhP-8Oqh5-jVc3M_sJ4wNAOa

[@TopseyKretts]

...was excellent man!....thanks

[@Descenter1976]

Make more like this! It was superp

[@kennettynarckey2902]

Epic! Bikepacking adventure👍

[@andyraven6219]

Totally stunning scenery and a cool edit.

[@Kent.]

I enjoy it... always fun with something else sometimes... going to be fun to see the rest of your trip!

[@bkxc]

It's just the beginning boys!!

[@santiagoenmoto7762]

Hey Brian! Nice work there! that was awesome! u should copycat the music style for your vids! :D cuz this was legit! Cheers From Chile!! :D we have some pretty good bike parks and trails here!

[@TopseyKretts]

...this series of videos are ferking awesome bro...!!...you've done something special...

[@Kent.]

Going to be fun!!!

[@BCpov]

*and girls! ❤️

[@3xplorenz86]

When are you bringing him back to do the ghost road in New Zealand?

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Love the epic music in the intro! Your content has been excellent lately, keep it up!

[@BCpov]

Thanks wwc! Will do!

[@callumwatson9825]

Liking this brokeback mountain bike camping trip vibe including sunsets, country music and flowers! 🌺 🤘🏽

[@BCpov]

Hahaha, the flowers are the best

[@cbas_qc]

Eric, best edit so far in my opinion ! Amazing pictures, the stories, the music, everything was point on ! You and Loam Ranger are in a class of your own, keep up the excellent work ! Its amazing !

[@BCpov]

Thanks Cbas! I love making these for you guys!

[@TimothyM]

Hey BCpov , what camera are you using while riding? You're editing looks amazing!

[@BockaufBiken]

Awesome! Every day a new banger video! Great stuff! Bk vs Bc should be a channel on its own ✌️

[@BCpov]

haha, sounds like a not half bad idea!

[@alfonsogomez9770]

Epic scenery, epic day culminating with some friendly people offering company and fire, awesome.

[@BCpov]

super happy to see those people at the camp!

[@CaliradoKid]

This is still one of my favorite series of mountain biking videos of ALL TIME. It really makes me want to plan out a bike packing trip. That's one of my personal goals and hopefully I'll be doing it soon!

[@santiagoenmoto7762]

Man! this is one of the greatest MTB videos that i ever seen! the scene, the light, the music! that was perfect dude! Brian should do more stuff like that too! Again man! that whas awesome! (Viejo! este es uno de los mejores videos de MTB que he visto!! el paisaje, la luz , la musica! todo perfecto! Brian (BKXC) deberia hacer mas cosas como esta!! pero de nuevo! todo maravilloso!!) Hughs From Chile!

[@BCpov]

Thanks Matias! I had a great time making it! Hope to visit chile with the bike one day!

[@stanolauko]

I like your bikepacking videos the most. It's the adventure part that gives the biking part a additional value, that I enjoy.

[@anitamitchell3452]

Thanks for taking us to places few people get the opportunity to go ...it's wonderful.

[@BCpov]

No problem Anita, this place is waiting for you if you can make it happen!

[@marcm2084]

Warning: this video is a call to take your bike and ride these magical landscapes. Amazing video Eric!!

[@BCpov]

haha, i wanna go baaaaaccckk!!

[@calivino88]

The intro with the music and narration felt like a beginning of a sony RPG game. SOOOOO COOL.

[@BCpov]

haha, i would play this game!

[@toms4702]

Amazing video! Mountain biking at its purest. No ledges, drops or jumps. Just a solid day of riding and exploring. You two have really created an amazing vlog, keep up the great work.

[@BCpov]

Thanks Tom, really enjoyed making this one!

[@Percydeful]

Love the music and the scenery ! This country seems like it's the paradise for moutainbiking !

[@BCpov]

It's definitely paradise for mountain biking!

[@TopseyKretts]

..Excellent video,and as a musician,i loved the music as well,...stunning scenery...adventure type riding,sunset..it has it all...thanks for sharing bro...awesome.!!

[@BCpov]

Thanks for watching Topsey! Definitely had a good time making this one!

[@Drumma75]

One of my favorite MTB vids thus far. Inspiring!

[@BCpov]

Thanks Aaron!

[@siglinde_raw199]

Holy moly... looked like perfect scenery. I’m a lil bit jealous and excited about part #2 and #3. enjoy, guys!!

[@BCpov]

Hope you liked the other parts!

[@siglinde_raw199]

for sure, man! that was quite a nice series!

[@circuitbreaker77]

So many thumbs up for this one! thanks for taking us along on the adventure.

[@BCpov]

Thanks for watching!

[@NeilWaudby]

Awesome edit! The BK vs BC series has been great. You guys really bring the best out of each other and it's awesome to watch!

[@BCpov]

Thanks Neil, had a great time riding with Brian for sure!

[@outbackwack368]

Great video and great ending! Meeting welcoming people ANYWHERE these days is a bonus in my book! Love to know the music you used! Thanks for sharing!

[@BCpov]

Thanks Outback! So stoked to meet those folks at the end of the ride!

[@roberttate4816]

What a trip, stunning scenery & a great video 😘

[@BCpov]

Thanks Robert, we enjoyed it immensely!

[@stokedriders5184]

Just awesome . I need to start living my life more.

[@BCpov]

Definitely get out there and enjoy it!

[@Bigsbeee]

Holy Moly.. you guy’s really hit it out the park with this one ! This is freakin epic. Perfect choice of music too. Thank you so much 🤩

[@BCpov]

Really enjoyed this one for sure!

[@ATBRides]

Beautiful surroundings, and the sun makes it even more special. The music in the video is really great too!

[@BCpov]

thanks mtb! tried to add a bit extra!

[@jkzambo]

Incredible trip guys. Thanks for posting.

[@BCpov]

We loved it! Thanks for watching!

[@maz_mtb3266]

This was an amazing video. I really enjoy the fast and rowdy trails but every once in a while a nice back country ride is a good change of pace. Really looking forward to the rest of the videos from this ride!

[@BCpov]

Thanks for watching! Rest of the vids are out now!

[@walthamstowman]

WoW what a place to explore and ride absolutely incredible... thanks for sharing 👍

[@BCpov]

I love this place! Thanks for watching!

[@razmtb5028]

amazing ride and the views, man this is needed to share!!

[@BCpov]

Thanks Meisterasell!

[@mtbshenanigans755]

Best 3 day bike-packing video I’ve seen, amazing!

[@BCpov]

thanks mtb! I hope to make some more!

[@josephbarrans2909]

Eric you bring joy to my life withb these videos i want to move to BC more and more every time i watch.

[@BCpov]

If you can, you should!

[@MBdrummer3288]

Oh my god! Heading into the sun like that. Absolutely gorgeous.

[@BCpov]

I thought so too at the time!

[@magnifiresrealm]

Great video. Could tell lots of time and love was put into this!

[@BCpov]

Thanks Magnifire, i definitely spent a bit of time on this one!

[@mtbway4302]

There's this nostalgia-ness of this video that brings a tear to my eye..haha

[@BCpov]

it brought a tear to mine too!

[@tronsquid8175]

Great video. Loved the soundtrack through out. Very relaxing.

[@BCpov]

Thanks Tron!

[@wreed3395]

This is really an awesome edit! I felt like I was riding along with you. And I didn’t get DROPPED! Good job, really enjoyed that.

[@BCpov]

Haha, you'll never get dropped on one of my vids!

[@jeepngeorge]

Wow! Beautiful country to ride in!

[@BCpov]

So lucky to have it!

[@stevethesmazsmathers9112]

WOW!!! So amazingly beautiful!! Really looking forward to the rest of this ride for sure!

[@BCpov]

Thanks smaz!

[@pointeddown]

Man. It's gorgeous there!!!! I came to your channel following Brain's adventures, it's been great!

[@BCpov]

Thanks for visiting my channel thai! and thanks for watching!

[@roughster1615]

Freaking awesome. You and Brian make a killer alternating series. You should collaborate more often!

[@BCpov]

yes we should, im sure itll happen again!

[@cammoandy6498]

One word to describe that scenery - wow! Nice job on the edit too!

[@BCpov]

Thanks Andy! really enjoyed making this one!

[@Birdmusic77]

So awesome! That sunset in background. Love the content you guys are doing together great idea.

[@BCpov]

We were chasing it!

[@rangebrothersgolf3649]

Dude! So good! Love how you incorporate music throughout!

[@BCpov]

Thanks logan! took a bit to find the right tracks!

[@kevinwilleford7876]

Man Eric your edits are going next level dude! The musical additions on this one were perfect for setting the overall mood of the video! Awesome!

[@BCpov]

Thanks so much kevin! Knew I had to do something special for this one!

[@fromxctoletssee]

O man what an adventure!!!! loving it all the way!!!

[@BCpov]

me too! Super enjoyed this one!

[@thorstenmueller713]

honestly, its one of the best, most scenic and inspiring bike video I've ever seen! Love to see more of it :) Cheers from Germany

[@muddypawsadventurer7775]

Beautiful, one of the best videos I've seen in a long time. Eric, your choice of music is excellent. The Bluegrass style reminded me of Firefly... one of my faves....

[@BCpov]

Thanks for watching muddy! And becoming a patron!

[@tmc7540]

Great video! Glad BKXC connected with you so I could add another MTB KZbinr to my busy life decompression KZbin binge watching time.

[@BCpov]

haha, glad to help out!

[@straightnobraker4677]

This is some of the most beautiful footage! Especially at like 7:42 with the sun and the wildflowers. Man, that makes me smile. Good stuff guys

[@BCpov]

Thanks SNB! Had a great time making this one!

[@scotti_wan_kenobi]

What beautiful scenery to spend a few days in. I'm so jealous. I'm playing catch up on your last few weeks of videos and this is the best yet.

[@twright1211]

This was so awesome! What an amazing area and ride. Great start to what I'm sure is an epic adventure. Cant wait for more!

[@BCpov]

thanks tony, rest of the episodes are out now!

[@AdamBromell]

This might be my favourite, yet. The way you slide in and out of using music at the right moments is great. Can't wait for Day 2!

[@BCpov]

Thanks adam! Inspired by RDR for the first one :)

[@AdamBromell]

I didn't want to call it out but I got that entering-Mexico vibe ;) Good shit.

[@chrismo1919]

thx, for this mtb masterpiece 👍

[@BCpov]

no problem! thanks for watching!

[@headoverbars8750]

I absolutely love flow trails... I love jumps too, some days I feel like a lift and jump line is all I need in life... However, what drew me to mountain biking is the adventure.... The idea of exploring the wilderness is awesome, just complete freedom to me... until I learned we cannot do that in the wilderness in the US which is really stupid but I am sure still plenty of long trails are available for bike packing still... This is a phenomenal video guys. I so want to do this type of riding.

[@mikebuerger]

That's a beautiful video! Great vibes at the end with those camping folks.🤙

[@BCpov]

Was great to run into them and their fire!

[@billyyong4711]

Good video man ! Music, conversations, sceneries...... etc. Bravo ! Anxiety healer ! I enjoyed it from the begin to the end !

[@danielthomson1882]

Wow that place looks so beautiful.....

[@BCpov]

It certainly was and is!

[@oldshreddies2080]

Love the music. Such a great series guys!

[@BCpov]

Thanks Shreddies!

[@RyanMarcyesOutdoors]

That was so so BEAUTIFUL!!!! You can call me lame if you want, but DANG!!! So AWESOME!!! LIVE-LIFE-LOUD!!!

[@BCpov]

I like that. live life loud!

[@P4P5]

You people are gonna love these episodes! Extended cuts on Patreon are well worth the watch!

[@BCpov]

Thanks Aleš!

[@strenkp]

What an adventure! Thanks for doing this and I have best footage to watch over the winter when I cannot ride. You saved me last winter, you are saving me now and will always watch your videos :D Edit: that country music haha ... epic!

[@BikesTrailsandGreenways]

Eric, you guys keep putting out a better video each time! Man that was a tough haul with plenty of water! Great job

[@BCpov]

It keeps ramping up! I don't know if I can sustain it!

[@kiznile123]

Yaaaaas more bike packing vids! I'm all about it. Great job guys!

[@BCpov]

I wanna make more too!

[@kiznile123]

BCpov well you've got my blessing! Lol

[@adogjbone4972]

This video was so good, it almost brought a tear to my eye 😁🤘

[@straightnobraker4677]

Same here.

[@BCpov]

haha, i was getting a bit emotional editing it!

[@jonstyles1811]

I could almost feel the mosquito bites. Terrific, thank you.

[@BCpov]

haha, i'm still feeling them!

[@tylergrenzow8142]

That was a great vid, excited to see the rest of the trip. Keep up the great content.

[@BCpov]

rest of the vids are up now! thanks for watching tyler!

[@papapelatomtb]

This is so awesome ! Thanks guys !

[@BCpov]

Thanks for watching Ivan!

[@gregs7562]

Wow. That is simply stunning

[@BCpov]

Thanks Greg!

[@gregs7562]

BCpov I said it on BKXC 's channel already but I reckon you guys win the Internet this year with this series of films, can't stop watching them.

[@kevinlooney8200]

That's what summer adventure is all about. That's Gods country. I will be doing that this weekend 😀

[@BCpov]

Have fun out there!

[@bikerdhill]

this video series is blowing my mind, it's the cat's pajamas for sure

[@BCpov]

thanks biker! I loved making it for you guys!

[@nicholasvazqueztell719]

Man that was one of if not the most beautiful bike vids I’ve seen. It put a longing in my heart to go! Great camera settings, angle, and music appropriate segment. Bravo!

[@BCpov]

If you can go, you should!

[@jaumepla1023]

So magical. Love it

[@BCpov]

Thanks!

[@todduncyclist7974]

A couple of mellow meadow pedallers aye! what surreal landscape :D

[@BCpov]

haha i like that, mellow meadow

[@knordberg]

That looked like some sketchy route-finding. Love you guys collaborations. Tase have been such an awesome series of videos.

[@BCpov]

A bit of walking around in a swamp, haha. Overall not too bad, just that one spot I think.

[@gap1967uk]

Excellent video. Liked the music. Keep them coming please. Best yet

[@BCpov]

Thanks Gap! The rest are out now!

[@zimmermandk]

BCpov, you should be a professional MTB tour guide. You have the skills and the personality to be a success. good luck with your channel!!

[@BCpov]

I had thought about it, but I think I'm going to keep growing the channel!

[@blue77ob]

Beautiful place guys

[@BCpov]

We loved it!

[@v1d300]

Day 1 was beautiful. Really scenic trail. And your music selection is spot on. Good job with that. You got yourself a new subscriber buddy.

[@Jdevildog22]

This video was awesome that is why I love mountain biking

[@BCpov]

Thanks JD! You can do so many things with your mtb for sure!

[@278films]

I even dont know what to say, its just so amazing.

[@BCpov]

Definitely took my breath away in person!

[@clarkcarter9068]

Great video, Eric! Nicely done!

[@BCpov]

Thanks clark!

[@alfonsoespinosar]

Great job man! I really enjoyed this video, especially the sunlight from the second half of the video on the meadow. Music choice was great also. Keep it up...saludos from Mexico!

[@BCpov]

Thanks Alfonso! I spent a lot of time trying to find the perfect music, glad it worked!

[@grunderhunter]

I think this is the best video you’ve put out, dude. Really nice work!

[@straightnobraker4677]

I agree

[@BCpov]

Thanks Jim, hopefully I can keep this type of thing going!

[@Jeybels]

This is so inspiring content, Canada looks just beautiful and there‘s so much to see... I‘m thankful for this amazing content, that both of you create. Keep riding 🤙🏼

[@BCpov]

Thanks Jeremy! Is a big country for sure!

[@xZzirrSicK]

This is a breathtaking trip!

[@MBdrummer3288]

Normally I hate music during these videos, but you nailed it here Eric. Unbelievable video dude.

[@BCpov]

Thanks michael, I spent a bunch of time trying to find the right track for sure!

[@samb8888]

Love ur editing/video style. Keep up the great work man!

[@BCpov]

Thanks Feverish!

[@daveczir4146]

Wow what a beautiful ride! Amazing to see the back country like that. I also liked that little clip at the beginning where you showed the trail route you would be taking. The two of you are producing amazing stuff keep it up!

[@BCpov]

Glad you enjoyed the map! Helps with context I think!

[@RiderDon]

One of the best mtb adventure video that I’ve seen so far. Awesome work guys, can’t wait to see the next episodes. Keep safe always, proud British Columbian here. My one wish as a mountain biker is to ride with you peeps even just a short one. You touched our lives.

[@BCpov]

Thanks Don! Be sure to say hi if you see us around!

[@TheDp400]

Dude that was so epic! Your enthusiasm for the beauty of the area was great! This series is one of the best Ive ever seen! I am totally loving the epic back country and off the beaten path trails. I am going to make it happen either this year or next after watching these stunning rides. We have it gear hear around the Santa Cruz area but that is next level beauty!! Thank you!

[@BCpov]

So many beautiful spots all over the world! Defnitely wanna do some more in the chilcotins though!

[@andyginther8562]

Wow that BC sunshine. Seemed like you guys rode for days on a green lush trail of golden light.

[@BCpov]

I was enjoying the time out there for sure!

[@nathanfeaster5140]

This is SO. GODDAM. COOL. I live vicariously through you and Brian when I'm not on my bike.

[@BCpov]

haha, thanks man. Keep sending it!

[@TheLoamRanger]

But will they make it to Oregon City?!? 😂 What an epic ride guys. Eric, a screen grab from the original file at about the 10:10 mark would make for an incredible print!

[@BCpov]

Hahaha, Brian died of dysentery.

[@TheLoamRanger]

I assumed listeria, but close enough.

[@matstgr]

Always superb footage at your channel, i like it!

[@BCpov]

thanks badday!

[@Descenter1976]

That world map start was EPIC, Im from Denmark, and its nice to se where exactly the place you are riding is.

[@BCpov]

Glad you liked that, takes a bit of work, but its worth it for context :)

[@cheezdoodle1949]

I really liked that Google Earth overview, and the musical interludes were pretty great (usually not a fan of those). I feel like I gotta add this to my BC bucket list haha

[@BCpov]

thanks cheez! i think most mtbrs should try this place out!

[@RawEpics]

I was bikepacking in this area two years ago too: I have great memories of it! And yes, bear spray always within easy reach :D Can't wait for Days 2 and 3

[@BCpov]

luckily we didn't need it this trip! but definitely good to have. I've seen water bottle holder mounts for them

[@denismacfarlane255]

With the music playing I feel like Man Tracker is going to come bolting out of the evergreens on his horse!

[@BCpov]

haha, maybe he woulda handed us some beef jerky

[@michael.finally]

On both my trips so far to the Chilcotins, they never seemed real. They're so far removed and different from everything else in BC it's so nice to spend a few days there. That Cinnabar trail is one for the books!

[@BCpov]

love cinnabar! it seems like such a special unique place doesn't it? I wonder if there is anything like it somewhere else in the world!

[@MTBMOM]

Really enjoyed this! The intro is genius.👍

[@BCpov]

Thanks mtb mom!