Into the Valley of Death on a Harley-Davidson

A moto-camping, road trip into Death Valley on Harley-Davidson Motorcycles. The Laidlaw's H-D crew takes off for another adventure on their bikes into the hottest, driest, and lowest National Park in the United States. A lot of what makes the history of this place so unique happened during the gold rush of 1849. Learn about the history of this desolate place and see the sights as five guys find their way through the Valley of Death.
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[@DeBa1226]

Matt, dang you are NAILING it with these “short films”!!! These are the kinds of vlogs that motivate people to get away from the “noise” in life, get away from Corporate America, the nasty news on TV every night, to go buy the bike, and see this epic landscape we’ve all been blessed to experience. These journeys either solo or with the right company, really remind us what’s important in life and make for great story telling for all the years to come. The camping, the photo ops, the huckleberry pie, the weather, the elements, the wildlife, the big sky, the chatter. Man I REALLY appreciate these types of vlogs, and few narrate and do it as well as you… Glacier, Death Valley, Zion… providing great feedback to those buying bikes in finding the right ride for their riding style, and great intel on all the destinations to consider… I had that perfect moment as you pointed out so well and I never thought of it that way, but an early morning ride out of Telluride, leading a few guys after a big breakfast, on our way to a little town called Ridgeway, on our way to Aspen. No traffic, refreshing brisk weather, epic scenery, not riding hard following a long day of more than 540 miles, there was that relaxing moment where you think, “man, riding doesn’t get any better than this”. Great stuff Matt, you’re causing me to reflect and get long winded! Lol.

[@MattLaidlaw]

I appreciate that comment my friend. Thank you! You pretty much summarized exactly what I hope people take away from watching my riding trips. I'm glad people like you are enjoying them.

[@simoncantelo6902]

Every production keeps getting better, love the History lesson! I think it may be time to retire and spend the rest of my life riding around America! What a country, you guys are truly blessed!

[@MattLaidlaw]

You and me both! I’m ready to just ride every day.

[@ragbag46]

Yeeees you have a biiig country, I was only just thinking this morning that Thailand is actually pretty small, not being allowed to cross borders and check out Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia is very frustrating. One biker mate is talking about riding to the foot of Everest, now that would be something. Its good to dream sometimes.

[@frankprettitore6192]

i retired ar 57 and have been doing that since im 66 now,,, what a country

[@saddle8bag]

Glorious! So much better than hearing about how many torques are made at the crankshaft.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Haha, I like to mix it up once in awhile. Glad I could provide a little variety

[@f_r_e_d]

That intro man! You’re the David Attenborough of wild Harley’s in their natural habitat

[@MattLaidlaw]

LOL, Thank you! I try to make my intros set the tone. Glad to hear it's coming through

[@garyallen6486]

Attenborough. Classic! Hahaha…

[@jamesfcarlton6890]

@@MattLaidlaw *Think I’ve got the **#notifications** set **#right** now **#MattLaidlaw**.*

[@jamesfcarlton6890]

@@garyallen6486 *Hahaahaa yeah. Lol* 🤣🤣😂

[@MacRiderOfficial]

This is one of your best videos. Loved it.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you! I spent A LOT of time on this one.

[@Bottna]

Great road trip. Love that Road King Special. 😊

[@flhfd1703]

Easily your best road trip video so far, as it prominently features a Road King Classic. The white walls and the chrome beautifully complement the colours of the desert and the blue skies!

[@samirhadade]

Really nicely told story with great editing!! Well done bro. Great images also.

[@bearded653]

hi matt im going back on your old vids ive not seen and its giveing me lots joy and makeing me so happy ,love it so happy, GOD IS WITH YOU MATT ,JUST LOOK UP .MORE,❤🙏

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks for the comment man. I got some good ones in the archives. Haha. God is with you too.

[@HarleyGeezer1954]

Awesome! Very nicely done! I visited Scotty's Castle the year before the close. I have pictures before the flood. I can't believe it is still closed. It's been years.

[@beercanbrian1880]

I've ridden all over Death Valley on my 2002 RKC on several trips. Love it. Great roads and ever changing colors and scenery. You pretty much need two days to catch the highlights of the park on a motorcycle. You didn’t miss much not seeing Scotty's Castle. Still worth the ride. You got the crater to see as well at that end of the park. Nice video.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks for the heads up. Yea, we just scratched the surface of stuff to look at there.

[@mosgor]

Great video, good comments, seasoned with some historic facts: Perfect! Simply good entertainment. Good put together. Some of these videos you have made in recent years is, in my opinion, thoroughbred documentary movies. Great music and a wonderful contribution to keep the Harley-Davidson and motorcycle culture alive. Thank you for sharing and doing this!

[@MattLaidlaw]

This is exactly the content that I try to make so I really appreciate the comment. Thank you my friend. Glad these videos are delivering entertainment

[@upshut9326]

@@MattLaidlaw wow

[@thecomet1948]

About eight years ago I rode from the east coast to the west and back. On the return I stopped in Fresno to visit friends. From there I did Yosemite, A night in Bishop then Death Valley. This was August, it was 109 at Stove Pipe and 122 at Furnace. Really hot but worth every mile I traveled. I’m 73 now and am planning a Colorado west coast and back trip this year. Probably do 6 to 8 weeks of riding. The trip I mentioned here totaled 12,500 miles and took 65 days. Ride on gentlemen ,loved the video.

[@kingelijah86]

Amazing video. I’m surprised you don’t have your own TV show. Music, video, and footage was amazing. Love watching your videos Matt!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you! It's great to hear people appreciate our work! Thanks for watching

[@MattLaidlaw]

Much appreciated brother. That’s a huge compliment. Thank you for the support.

[@KenBoltz]

Positively my favorite style videos to watch, greatly appreciated work on it.

[@sbsb4995]

Good cinematography.

[@thomasmallow9310]

Love your videos Matt! I will probably never be able to visit all of these places on my Road Glide so your videos are the next best thing! Thanks!

[@ernieme101]

fantastic video ! having lived most of my life in a big city in Canada a lot of my riding has been through huge areas of forest so the couple of times i've been to the SouthWest i've completely fallen in love with the barren deserts of Arizona and California . they have a beauty that's hard to pin down , just so much open space and a completely different colour palette than i'm used to . this video captures that beauty incredibly well . i can't wait until i have another chance to visit and Death Valley has definitely been added to my list !

[@MattLaidlaw]

I really appreciate the comment. It's funny how we all crave what we don't have. I love the lush forest because I get a lot of desert. I can appreciate both though. Take care

[@sl4305]

great video! Looking forward to riding death valley some day myself. Would be great to see some overland camping videos with the Pan America.

[@michaelwhite5834]

Gorgeous film. Love it, every second

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you my friend. I appreciate you watching and leaving the comment.

[@woongtv-naturehealing273]

Wow! It's such a beautiful and healing motorcycle trip video.❤💞🥂💕 The Death Valley is so beautiful. Have a lucky 💜🌹❤ day.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you 👍🏼 thanks for checking it out

[@hognut58]

I'm 4 hr north of Sacramento in the mountains, it amazes me anyone would WANT to live in such a place as death valley, so MISERABLY hot and desolate, i can't comprehend it, but that's what makes this country the great, something for everyone. Whenever I cross Nevada on a roadtrip it's at NIGHT. Cool video Matt.

[@mikedanaher2409]

Great video Matt. I always loved the California and Arizona deserts. Only thing I miss about it. Ride safe all.

[@ridetofood]

Love these touring vids!!!! Production on this one was killer!

[@RoadGlideSTShenanigans]

Dang! Wish I could have joined you guys! Great times for sure!

[@jimweagant8920]

Great thanks thanks for the ride along

[@johnssmith4005]

Bike camping is always glorious

[@MattLaidlaw]

It’s a man thing that brings out the best in us all.

[@jamesfcarlton6890]

@@MattLaidlaw *Indeed **#MattLaidlaw** & **#JohnSSmith** it sure **#does**.*

[@PMCraig]

Cool that you guys did some motorcycle camping! I’m going on an overnight motorcycle camping trip this weekend which is awesome cuz it’s November in central Illinois. Supposed to be in the 60s so gotta take advantage! Been motorcycle camping all my life (63 now). Only stay in hotels on trips if the weather is really nasty. The more you do the camping thing the better and more comfortable you’ll be. I remember waking up in Yellowstone with our tents and bikes totally frosted over. Inside our tents and sleeping bags we were as snug as can be. Thanks for a great video!

[@MattLaidlaw]

I’ve been camping a good amount in my younger years but haven’t done it much as of late. I’m gonna get back into it 👍🏼

[@uwelanski5376]

What a Trip, i wish we had this Roads. Greetings from Germany.

[@thejerseyj9422]

Having been to Germany I can tell you as an American that we wish we had some places like you have. I've been all over Europe and in my opinion nowhere has more natural beauty than Southern Germany. Including Austria, Switzerland and Northern Italy. Someday come to The Great Southwest, rent a Harley Davidson and ride !

[@uwelanski5376]

Yes that's my dream, someday I'll do that.

[@evanmartinez2049]

Really dig these feature-length videos

[@jweavejo1]

Great video Matt! Made me want to be there. Some awesome cinematography in there too.

[@pastorivanyoder]

Love the way you began this video!

[@jetdoctn]

Matt one of your best videos ever. Thanks so much for sharing. Hope to get out there one day.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Definitely one that I put the max amount of effort on. Glad it didn’t go unnoticed. Thanks for watching

[@paulmccain7072]

'Riding my Harley on Artist Pallete Rd at sunset that day was one of those moments' Been there, done that. & hope to do it again. You nailed it! Love your vids!

[@LOMROB]

Your video production is just superb Matt. Fun place btw. Greetings from Arizona .

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you! And thanks for watching.

[@MasterChief0093]

Just did a ride through there two weeks ago!

[@MattLaidlaw]

How was it? What did you do different?

[@jamesfcarlton6890]

*#MasterChief0093** ☝🏽Question ‼️*

[@marka2510]

Another fantastic video Matt. Showing people how great it is being in the Harley-Davidson family. I'm 68 now but still ride my SGS almost every day. I have had many adventures on the 7 Harley-Davidson's I've owned over the last 33 years. My favorite trips always involved camping. Former Milwaukee native saying greetings from SW Florida.

[@HaXaW5150]

I hope yall know how blessed you are, having a group to ride with like the one you have.

[@garyallen6486]

Matt- this might be my FAVORITE video you have ever put out. We traveled from Seattle to visit DVNP last Feb- the WHOLE TIME, from my rental car, I was thinking how awesome it would be on my HD. I loved seeing many of the same spots we hung out as a family. You seemed to have a great time. These must take an enormous effort to put together- just want you to know how much I appreciate it!

[@dalecarpenter8828]

thanks for the tour ! been up and down 395 a few times but didn't know what was out there !

[@paulbronnenberg2075]

Wow ..... that was an !! epic !! video .... What you said about those moments on a road trip with your Harley where everything is so perfect was so true! THANKS to you and your team for sharing that ride !

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you! Thanks for checking it out. 👍🏼

[@omarcelocarneiro]

Woooo incredible man, my dream is to make a trip like this one day with my partners and our harleys, I'm from Brazil but I'm still going to know the valley of death one day. 🤟🏻🏴‍☠️🏍🏍🏍

[@veteranveteran9915]

Matt thank you so much for taking the time to perfectly edit film and narrate this awesome mini movie 💞

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

🤘⚡️🤘✨. Scotty’s castle 🏰 foreplay. Requesting a follow up video. Great stuff as always.

[@MattLaidlaw]

HAha. Maybe you need to be a guest appearance on that one

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

@@MattLaidlaw maybe

[@MattLaidlaw]

I’ll be recruiting you for that video.

[@MikeyBigWheel]

fantastic Harley travel video !!!! keep them coming !! love the editing , narration as well as the drone footage too !!

[@TcBigHurt]

Man bro this was one cold ass vid man, from the history in the beginning to the night of camping to the ride with that great music, everything. I got some planning to do with my bros.👍🏿

[@ferrucciodefazio6650]

Bellissimo viaggio! Saluti dall'Europa.👍

[@eyoung74]

Friends and motorcycles priceless! Love the narration Mr Laidlaw. Keep the videos coming. I bought my first Harley a couple of weeks ago because of your videos. Never thought I’d ride a Harley or any motorcycle again. Thought I was to old. Your videos inspired me. Thank you Sir.

[@triketacular8093]

Another great video Matt. Thanks for sharing. Have a pleasant weekend. 🙂🏍🇨🇦

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks for watching👍🏼 have a good one.

[@iamthemiller8218]

I’d say you still do have it! Excellent Matt!!

[@randykling2889]

Great trip Matt..everyone.... enjoyed taggin along... safe travels

[@chriswelch6640]

I love these road-trips you do, I’d love to go visit these same places. By the looks of it, I think Death Valley would be my favorite to visit!

[@MattLaidlaw]

It’s a good one. Definitely check it out sometime.

[@mikeessary4925]

Looked liked alot of fun!!

[@Kevin_Ho70]

Matt, thank you for sharing your HD Motovlogs! They are 30 mins but seem only like 3 mins long because it flows so seamlessly and smooth! They move my heart and soul too!

[@mattblowers8374]

Another mesmerising amazing story captured on a Harley with great friends. Thank You Matt for bringing us along on your journeys. Ride safe 🤟

[@jarrodechols2555]

That was awesome guy’s! Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you for watching!

[@BadBlue32]

Once again, you’ve knocked it outta the park, Matt. The narration and explanations were fantastic. I think what I enjoy most about your videos is the fact that you do a great job showing what the Harley culture truly is. You aren’t just trying to sell bikes, but selling a lifestyle. I find it truly appealing. You truly are living your best life and I hope I’m watching these videos for a long long time. Kudos to your team as well! Great bikes and great people!

[@willy4250]

I really like these destination videos. I was stationed at Ft Irwin from 1998 to 2000. I have a 2012 FLHTCU which I like very much. The first bike I ever rode on was a 1963 Duo glide when I was 4 years old so Harly Davidson was ingrained in my childhood. I live in Northern Utah so I can really relate to all your videos. Thanks for your work on KZbin!

[@Rick-yl9jw]

Another awesome video Matt!! Appreciate the time and effort you put in to making them!!!

[@MattLaidlaw]

All the work that goes in is worth it when I get comments like this. Thank you!

[@paulbercume4738]

Just tuned into your road trips and channel. What a great group you got there. Totally buying a bike now. Got my license last year and need this in my life

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks for checking out the channel. Road trips on Harleys with the boys are memories that life is meant for.

[@shoomapadoo1141]

Speaking for someone who had been homeless for years . . You guys had it way too easy out there! Lol love the video! Ride safe!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Yea, we had it pretty easy. That’s by design. 👍🏼

[@flyonawall6521]

These are great...keep them coming!

[@tonibeitlich9948]

Thank you very much for showing us this beautiful landscapes 👍

[@53rd3rd2]

Rode those roads many times and now missing them being on the East Coast the last five years... Nicely done ... enjoyed this!

[@mr.solitude3352]

Thank you for making and sharing this incredibly well made video. You have succeeded in convincing me to make the journey there. Extremely well done, chaps. The greatest cruiser ever made, the VTX 1800, will enjoy taking me there too.

[@donzollars8187]

My backyard! Grew up just north of there. Bishop CA.

[@colinmanion4988]

From New Zealand and our first trip in 2007 we went to Death Valley not long after Sturgis....Interesting, second trip 2012 was even better but had just had massive thunderstorm through and there was water and rocks all over the road...Love that place. Top video, the filming and content is top quality...Thank you

[@CanadianNomadBiker]

Can’t go wrong with a video from Matt Laidlaw 😎🙏

[@MattLaidlaw]

Much appreciate the comment. 🤙🏼

[@eddiestemland4065]

Hey man! love these productions they are so fun to watch and hopefully I can expierence this same thing! keep it up

[@JSTJPN]

Man you have some awesome guys to ride with. Don’t ever take them for granted nor should they you. Not too many folks are willing to rough ride like that. Stay safe and ride on. Dave G, Georgia

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks man. Yes, we are lucky to have a rad crew.

[@ntdfmaverick]

Thanks for sharing the amazing experience out there. I really hope to enjoy it myself soon.

[@JohnSmith-de2mz]

I live in Hawaii now but lived in Victorville 32 years ago. A group of about 20 of us all on Harleys used to ride to Death Valley every Jan. It was cold until we got into the valley and would always be in the 70's. Your vid sure brought back great memories. I still ride a Hog here on Maui, a hotrod Dyna.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Rad, thanks for the comment. Always good to hear from people that have experienced the ride

[@harleybvaughan]

I'm one of the crazies who rode Death Valley to Furnace in late July. 124 degrees. My wife refused to ride back through it so we detoured to Bryce and Zion. Great trip!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Haha. You’re a brave man. 👍🏼

[@hscoach55]

I was living vicariously though all of you. It's great to ride on the open road with friends. And great job putting the video together.

[@mojomanmurph1925]

Blessed to have a good bunch of folks to take trips like this with. Enjoyed the scenery. Always wondered what it was like there. Your video production keeps getting better and better.

[@northrider8628]

(Harley Davidson) If I have to explain it you just wouldn't understand 🤠 keep sharing your adventures and enjoying life with us... looking forward to the new model video's, things sure have changed with not having a dealer show for you to get to go see them all in one place when they came out...

[@MattLaidlaw]

I’ll keep the adventures coming. Yea, the new model launch has definitely morphed from covid but what really matters are the machines which keep getting better! I’ll definitely be covering the 2022 models. Stay tuned!

[@13and22]

Nice video. I enjoyed visiting Laidlaw’s HD last week. I appreciate the hospitality that was shown to me.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you for visiting 👍🏼

[@rdaugherty52]

Awesome completely changed my perception of Death Valley thanks for showing. When you stopped in at the canteena I was thinking a picture of beer and a pizza would be so good. Just bought like 2 days ago a 2020 Harley Street Glide special in competition orange I've not even got it home yet. Now winter is here so I will park it in the garage and watch your videos .

[@flori4244]

Great Videos Matt! Thank you so much. Awesome bikes and nice places! Greetings from germany :)

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks man. Thanks for watching.

[@noelpogiako1]

Really amazing views. I watched your video in my wide screen and I feel like I'm in it. Great video and nice crews. 👍 👍

[@simonfuller7331]

Just got around to watching this as unfortunately I broke a rib last week falling out of my truck and have time on my hands. Brilliant video as always Matt!! Greetings from North East Victoria, Australia

[@wcraiderevo8078]

Great video and a good time to hit Death Valley. Here I am trying to decide if I am going to ride the Heritage into work today...at 38 F...

[@MattLaidlaw]

🥶 you’re a brave man.

[@zackaryschrimsher7319]

I can’t say how much i relate to this right now lol

[@wcraiderevo8078]

@@zackaryschrimsher7319 It's what that nonbreathable rain gear and soft lowers was made for! 😁

[@Jim_Berry]

Hey Matt, Another awesome video and I agree that your videos have become wonderful cinematic films. The quality compels me to watch and the narration with a touch of history is just perfect. Thank you!!!! I loved it! And I would consider traveling there from Florida is you ever decide to invite your subs on a group ride.

[@gregsheppard1220]

Well done from every perspective. Captured scenery, history, camaraderie - even the music was subtle and enhanced the production. Mind you, there is no sweeter music than the Harley itself - recommending more of that.

[@leobrenneis1442]

Black rifle and yeti should sponsor your show😁

[@rexburch4146]

love your short trips with your crew & friends from work !!!, I want to do short trips like yours ( maybe this coming summer ) I deffinitely want to do a trip you did early In Yosemite , Maybe hwy 49 to 120 over to 395 & back over on 89

[@robbiehutslar5509]

Awesome video Matt! Thanks for sharing! New version of "Wild Hogs"

[@BigBert]

Really enjoy your teams trips mate. Keep them coming 😎👍🏼

[@Bubbles99718]

Death Valley is another planet. Just getting into it is epic as well.Go if u can.

[@hdlstns]

yet another EPIC trip Matt! thanks for sharing this area with us all. I MUST make it out west sooner than later.

[@marccruickshank]

Another awesome trip and video. Thanks for sharing.

[@matthunting1162]

Another great trip and video, love the filming,music, and brotherhood. I have to say Jamie's Road King Special was my favorite bike.

[@sozocomp1]

living the dream.... love it thanks for the video

[@mark2graves-MC]

Love these stories! You are the Warren Miller of motorcycle videos! Awesome stuff 👍🏻

[@michaelcoulter714]

Used to live in Placerville and loved to ride past Sutters mill from Hang town to Auburn beautiful ride beautiful area bike country.

[@aaronduthoit1278]

Damn Matt! Another amazing production. Love these motovlogs out in the road. Well done man. On a side note, Nicks helmet is wild 😜

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you!. Haha yea, Nick has a Valentino Rossi Helmet on that is best suited for the track. I told him to ditch it and get a real helmet haha

[@aaronduthoit1278]

@@MattLaidlaw 🤣🤣🤣 right on man!

[@dennisriddle197]

Love these short films Matt! Ride On!👍🏻

[@raymondcooper2836]

Loved the history I have risen Death Valley in August 118 degree ( I am from the east coast didn’t know any better) stoped in lone pine the trip from NJ 21 days

[@1964jubilee]

Man you convinced me to get a bike again after 10 yrs of not riding. Damn. Beautiful video. Live life bros.

[@TheJaxsonjack]

Always such great content here! You're a favorite YT channel of mine! It'd be cool if you did a video of the the camera / drone equipment that you use to make these videos. Thanx!