Montana | Riding into the Absaroka Range

[@SterlingNoren]

Website for this video: www.norenfilms.com/videos/riding-solo-13-absaroka-range-montana/

[@thewanderin_rider]

Stunning country.

[@charlesbradley2943]

Nothing like a cup of hot Joe. Love my Aeropress. Thanks again for wonderful film.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Excellent 👍

[@TomReinerDE]

With this video it has become obvious (again) that you are not a motorcycle rider who also makes films - but a serious filmmaker who also happens to be a motorcycle rider. Quality is just great.

[@ZSharkPH]

Well said... It takes lots of time to capture all those shots he gets. I'm sure some days he doesn't make many miles.

[@mdpl.adventure]

Amazing view. I imagined to cowboys movies when i was childhood..... Thanks for making this awesome footages....

[@swteng73]

So true, life has so much to offer and its so good to have some solitude time and appreciate nature and reflect on what matters

[@josephd5715]

Morning coffee, heavenly.

[@paul.vanhout57]

Beartooth Pass remains my favorite ride - stunning views and a road that demands 100% attention.

[@SterlingNoren]

I think you will really enjoy the next video Paull!

[@ClinttheGreat]

Beartooth is indeed a great ride. I love it but there was a lot of people going up and over, slow things down a lot, sadly.

[@MDRoutdooradventures]

@@ClinttheGreat gotta go after 5 pm

[@KIPMoto]

The commentary about carving out time and creating the your life is so true! More people need to hear that, it should be taught to every young person.

[@davidbones8947]

Just found your channel those words are so true that's why today people are so confused and cot up with instant gratification thanks brother I ride also based in Oregon street and dual sport get out there people and take the time to clear your head it's so worth it

[@WBJAdventures]

Really good information ℹ️

[@Creativehealing444]

What an absolute treat to find such an awesome film maker who like motorcycle adventures as much as we do. Thank you Sterling 🙌

[@jackshepherd9843]

This is a great series. Very inspiring for anyone who rides. Can tell how much work was put into making them. Look forward to watching future episodes!

[@jonathansmith283]

thanks for bringing us along . ~ JDS/CT

[@AmirSaleemShah]

I am with you Sterling. You are not alone. I am really enjoying the Solo Riding.

[@pegbrady225]

Beautiful ! Went through there on my Harley Great to revisit through your journey Love your style, presentation Thank you for all the great camera angles , drone footage, shots on the coffee press!

[@RandyMcCotter]

Another good video Sterling. Thanks for taking us along on the ride. This type of video is how it should be done!

[@Rikenglebert7558]

100% agree about the solitude and time spent outside. Such gorgeous country. These videos are one of the highlights of my day. Peace

[@UbiqueOverland]

Another great one! You sound like a philosopher Sterling. It's a pleasure listening to all you have to share with us.

[@hectorvara750]

How could a handful not like these videos? Guess that's why they make chocolate and vanilla.

[@michaelroberts47]

Sir, I just watched 1-13 of the Series back to back to back. You truly have the spirit of an American adventurer. Stay strong. Stay healthy. Please continue to do what it is you do. Much love from NC.

[@Zbgreek87]

Watching this is so relaxing

[@DwipaAgastya]

to commune with nature, to be in solitude well said Mr. Sterling!

[@a.k1311]

Suprise came well.... with the coffee brake 👍🏽 thx mate!!

[@jjustj]

We all make excuses for not riding as much as we want, you allow us to go along and experience a taste of what we wish we had the freedom to do. Keep on riding for US, ok and for yourself as well!

[@coachron3524]

I’m envious for sure!

[@bigmikeshooter]

What a great episode. Bravo from Greece...

[@ricardoneto7789]

Another great journey! Thanks for sharing😉👍

[@jezzhjn]

Thankyou for yet another breathtaking video Sterling. I've watched countless adventure motocamping videos over the last couple of months, but none have been more impactful than yours. For me personally, you've struck a perfect balance between riding footage, music usage, talking and camping etc. Often times I find myself skipping forward in videos because the riding footage gets repetitive, but I've watched every second of your video journey so far! Furthermore you're articulation and verbalization is so good that when you're pondering and philosophizing on the act of adventuring or just putting into words your feelings towards your gear or the act of finding a camp spot etc. is just so satisfying. I can't write enough good things about your content, but thank you, thank you for sharing this adventure with us. All the best and kind regards - Jess (All the way from Denmark)

[@marcoluoma3770]

Thanks for another great video. I really liked that in this one we got to see more of the scenery and roads.

[@justincoleman2740]

Really enjoying this series Sterling. This episode was like a dream.

[@stevenligthert]

You are living the life, man! Your videos are the pinnacle of motorcycle camping, keep up the good work and ride safe :-)

[@SterlingNoren]

I appreciate that!

[@randalltom9750]

I love Montana... the Crazy’s are a wonderful place to explore... the ride ride over the Beartooth Pass up and thru Cooke City, entering the Silver Gate into Jellystone is magical. It should be part of the Park. I’m enjoying your adventure. Thanks for sharing.

[@VTPyzon]

Yes those were sandhill cranes. very cool birds

[@mikemills5144]

Brussel sprouts and pepperoni, good thing you were camping outdoors! Maybe that is just me, LOL! Really glad you picked up a new drone, it really gives a different perspective to the view and what you are riding through. Keep them coming, really enjoying these!

[@andyvee1000]

Another great video coverage of an awesome ride ! Thanks for the share and may you keep them coming, Sterling.

[@gustoramus]

Glad to see the sun wasn't too far down the trees like you'd be sleeping in........ excellent work Sterling..

[@zeplin4078]

I'm new to your channel and am watching this Riding Solo series, I wish you could make them a bit longer, I'm just starting to enjoy the video then it finishes, perhaps a little bit more video during your riding I love to watch the nature scenes of your country...beautiful USA.

[@thecorporategypsy]

I am learning to vlog, not for commercial purposes, but for my purpose and to show friends what I am doing. This was very helpful thank you!

[@woodsbikes6130]

That's a great video Sterling. MT is such a pretty state. I enjoy the footage you've done. Also, you have a great system for keeping your SD cards organized. You're also doing a nice job of inspiring folks to get out and see our beautiful country and enjoy life. Thank you for all you're doing. Ride safe and enjoy yourself. 🙂 Stay safe and Cool Runnings everyone 😎😁

[@tommym6248]

Funny you saw the Sandhill cranes! They just started arriving at Whitewater Draw for the winter. 👍🏻

[@ckkrons2338]

Returning rider after 20 yrs. Bought a used GSA in July 2019, went through all maintenance in August and headed on a 5 day 1700 mile solo trip to the Michigan UP on Labor Day. Was overwhelming at times but incredibly glad I did it. The deadline helped push me and the experience was incredible.

[@SterlingNoren]

Awesome! I know the UP very well. I grew up in West Michigan near Grand Rapids!

[@SkunkMonkey991]

Another excellent episode, thanks. Drone footage was on point, really enjoyed watching.

[@leyhuezeyhur1440]

Native Floridian here… as soon as I heard them birds, I knew they were sandhill cranes. They are all over down here and won’t hesitate to walk into your garage. I’ll recognize that sound anywhere.

[@JanAndersenBHMP]

hey Steven! It is so inspiring to follow you and your stories, and perhaps especially about how you practically solve all the problems we others also struggle to find a good solution to. Keep in mind you have many fans waiting for more of your videos.

[@DCUngelled]

Another Great Video! LOVE the FIREBOX! Need to get myself one

[@cleatusbarncoat8642]

In addition to the salt and pepper, adding a dash of humor would go a long way.

[@Up2Mtb_Moto]

Once again, stunning scenery, well thought out content and top notch filming. Thanks Sterling.

[@reyhang8608]

Great storage strategy.

[@alanbermensolo4728]

Looking good Sterling. I’ve been to Rosebud. Bought a firebox stove yesterday. Will be testing it in the Flaming Gorge area of Utah next week

[@gpk7683]

Long time no see. I’ve been busy learning to cook for my grand kids. Like always, you never disappoint. Thanks

[@SterlingNoren]

Welcome back!

[@darinharker21]

That area is awesome. There is a novel series, Walt Longmire, that takes place in that area. Great read. Fun to see the territory that book is based upon. Thanks

[@jebwood9461]

Solid episode!

[@carloscarvalho1961]

Great video, great landscapes. Make me want to visit America someday!

[@joaquinchea2620]

You found some awesome places to disperse camp next to the rivers!

[@ZSharkPH]

Great tip about organizing the SD cards.

[@phuturephelps]

Hey there! I’ve only watched two of your videos and sorry if I missed it but I’d like to see some POV riding with just the natural sounds of the motorcycle (from your GoPro on your helmet footage). I watch other adv videos and I actually enjoy that as well. Other than that everything is perfect! Makes me want to adventure!

[@joemoonen9320]

In my experience on my motocamping trips it's the bad days that create the strongest memories. When every day is great and everything works out they all blur together. But throw in a thunderstorm while you're sitting under a tarp or getting eaten by mosquitos. Those are the events that you'll remember long after the good days. So embrace all the experiences because the bad days make the good ones even better.

[@SterlingNoren]

Good reminder!

[@ncgsc]

Great video. We all need motivation. Times are rough for some. Greetings from struggling California.

[@ccb7122]

I work all over Montana and I can't believe all the footage you got with no one in sight. Warmer months are crazy busy!

[@SterlingNoren]

There were defiantly folks on the roads but I was patient to get the shots without any cars in them.

[@BTimmer]

Yet another excellent video in one of my favorite places to ride. Watching the video camped at a State Park near Bay View, WA.

[@eddyennis9160]

One more thing, love the idea of grabbing a beer before the camp site stop. I will be getting a insulated yeti jug just for that. Great thinking there.

[@skookum6289]

Thank you for this beautiful series, I'm loving all the videos of my state, Montana. I just started riding a motorcycle this year and your videos are giving me some great ideas of highways to ride next year. Safe travels!

[@SterlingNoren]

Best of luck!

[@charliem5332]

Montana and Wyoming. Places that I read and dreamed about in stories of cowboys and cattle trails, mustangs and gunslingers! Someday I’d love to ride a motorbike through these places too. Maybe ride some horses while I’m there.

[@daveday]

What a great channel, love your filmmaking! I've just binge watched the first 13 videos :-)

[@rodholmes57]

Hello Sterling! An AeroPress best practice on how to stop the water from leaking through until you're ready to press. After you pour the water in, put the plunger in as far as you can on an angle so you don't push the water through. Straighten the plunger out to create a seal and then, then draw it up just a little to create a vacuum. This allows the coffee brew/steep for as long as you like. Then...press and enjoy.

[@rodholmes57]

I also realized you were just south of my hometown, White Sulphur Springs, at the beginning of the video. If you're ever back in that part of the world, check out the nearly never used Grasshopper Campground, known to the locals as Four Mile. t.ly/R3z0

[@MultiOutdoorman]

Hi Sterling. Hope you are well and Covid-free ? I know you are a seasoned and well-travelled camper so I reluctantly offer a little tip ! If you save the stiff, foil seal from a large coffee can it can be shaped around the pot and makes a great lid for your cup / pot. Boiling water is faster ( i know there is no rush ) but it saves fuel . It keeps grass and bugs out of the pot. It can save your valuable fluid in the event of a pot - spill. Rehydrating packet food is more efficient cos it basically retains heat as steam. Less odours travelling toward others ( inc wildlife) so more "Stealth" when camping. Im sure the list could go on. Worth a try ? Great Content ... thanks for sharing ! Si

[@rodolfolonghijr]

Great trip! Thank you for sharing!

[@rodolfodolce5299]

Great I do really love yours video. I ve dreamed many time to cross the route 66 with my Harley but Italy where I m living is to far away. In the while I keep dreaming with yours beautiful videos... May be one day... If u pop around in Sardegna just let me know, u can hire a BMW bike at very chip price. Have a good road

[@GSMicrobe]

loving this!

[@artilarygoboom]

Great videos! making me want to go tour the country on my bike. You got to get travel fishing rod for when your sleeping near some water, maybe catch some fresh fish for dinner.

[@SterlingNoren]

At one point in my early career I actually filmed fishing television shows in Michigan. After a while it kind of turned me off on fishing, but it might be Time to get back into it again. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@eziodamico633]

Live is not hard, hard is to know how to live. 👍

[@lekkarides]

Thank you for the media cards idea, that is so simple... Thank you

[@WBJAdventures]

7:05 🔝

[@chrisd4283]

I always feel like I am right there with you. Great timing on the philosophy of alone time. Had a MC camping trip planned this weekend and my buddy bailed. Going to change my plans do some solo time. Going to take a page from your travels and head to Mt Graham. Maybe even make Bisbee. I'll honk and say thank you to you in my head as I ride by for what you are teaching me here.

[@SterlingNoren]

Thanks! I hope you make it up to Mount Graham, it’s probably pretty cold up there right now!

[@chrisd4283]

@@SterlingNoren Got 3 miles up the dirt road and it was ice and slush. Camped at 5000 feet and it was still in 20s at night. But saw some great roads and a beautiful state. Hwy 191 past Clinton (G1 road) was fantastic.

[@denniswilliams4296]

You where in my part of the country. I live in the foot hills of the Beartooth mountain range, along the Stillwater River. God's country.

[@inglwud5625]

Right through my back yard! Im down the road from red lodge.

[@darrylmoffett8323]

They were Sandhill Cranes. I lived in Orlando for 20 years. They flew over making that exact sound.

[@MDRoutdooradventures]

The Beartooth pass is a great road but it's best to ride it around 5pm as most people are back at camp or in town eating..I ride this road often as I live 50 miles from it

[@davidandreasen9010]

Love it thank you

[@SteelHorseman]

The man is back!!

[@AnthonyArmstrong]

Really enjoying the series! Great info and beautiful scenes. Can you share with us how you are packing items on your bike while traveling? I’m especially interested in how you pack your delicate electronics (computer, external drive, cameras, etc.) safely and securely on the bike w/o being damaged while traveling on difficult roads that are bumpy, dusty, or wet.

[@bobmohr4952]

It sounds great but nowadays there are plenty of nut bags out there to make this experience go upside down. As luck would have it you seem to be free of the goofs. I wish you all the luck in the world your videos are awesome and I hope you carry a firearm for protection. Beautiful scenery!

[@dogfeathers5646]

So glad that you got another drone, it really adds some spice to the journey. I can’t believe how much time you must invest in all the editing. Great job on this series. BUT, a comment on bear safety. In one earlier episode you described in detail the precautions you took to avoid encounters with bears. Hanging food way away from your tent, having the motorcycle ready to go if you have to “skip town” to avoid being a bear snack. But in this video I think you blew it. You commonly seek out camping near water. Creeks, streams, ponds or lakes. In this video you camped near a roaring river....that made so much noise it would easily cover the noise of a bears approach, rummaging for food or even coming up to your tent. Bad idea. Camping alone in isolated areas in bear country requires more than just finding a scenic spot. One encounter with a bear in the middle of the night will cement this into you camp selection process. Ask me how I -know- this!

[@eddyennis9160]

Love your vids! I am leaving in May from Bama, heading to Arizona then up the mountains. Not all the same route, but would love to run some of the same tracks you did. Like in this video. If you ever get the time and have traced your way, I would love to see it. Otherwise I will have to watch all these again. Haha

Hi Sterling! Hello from Norway! Loving the series, very well made, and hope that in the future we can have some more of this. Suggestion: Can you make a video "collecting" all the info about the products you have? Is that I remember that you talked about the firebox in "around" the video 10 or 12, or was the 9th?!?!? As an example! Is not a problem to see them again, but it would be nice, easier and practical to have that info in just one video (or 2 if it gets too long). Like the one that you made, after the trip, to explain how you planned your route. And "giving you" some more extra work, can you make some shorts "how to setup..." for those amazing shots you make. Just another suggestion, of course Not for me to become a pro, but to improve my boring and repetitive videos.

[@englishlanguagetraining4092]

Awesome series. Question about putting beer in the stainless insulated canister, pressure build up inside due to carbonation any issues

[@SterlingNoren]

Yes the pressure definitely builds up a little bit. I find it helpful to open the canister very slowly and let some of the pressure out first. But all in all it’s a good solution to have cold beer at the end of a hot day. And no empties to bring out.

[@nspinicelli]

Yep! Sandhill cranes!

[@cynthiamgentles6781]

You might pack a portable electric fence for bear country. A compact 2.4 lbs for huge peace of mind.

[@theonly1film]

The best ever

[@huyked]

What a great little snippet of life/documentary you have here. It's beautifully done. 6:42 I had thought you had set up that shot for yourself, to record yourself riding across the screen. Now it makes more sense that you may have waited for a motorcycle to cross?

[@SterlingNoren]

Nope, that was me! The camera was about a half a mile away I think.

[@huyked]

@@SterlingNoren WOWOWOW! Holy mackeral! 8O

[@gustoramus]

When and if you ever want to head up a 12 person or so outing such as this, sign me up looks like the right temperment for me.

[@yurenmarquez5320]

Let’s ride ride ride

[@1492tomato]

Absolutely LOVE your videos!! With all the cooking you do, what precautions do you take when in bear country?

[@SterlingNoren]

The usual precautions, like putting my food in a bear proof container if it is available or at the very least hanging it up in a tree or sometimes putting it in my panniers. I also really try to clean up the campsite very good and change out of my clothing that I cooked food wearing. I also have an escape plan in place by making sure that my bike is ready to go and that I am prepared to get on it and leave very quickly if I need to in the middle of the night!.

[@CODQTR]

Can you please put a link for your camera helmet mount

[@Hogdriver88]

I did the Bear Tooth years ago - awesome ride. I love Montana. How do you keep all your devices charged?

[@RideCampRamble]

Is that a solid state drive? If not you might want to consider that for safer storage. Love your videos man and am looking forward to riding the the Idaho BDR in 26 days, having been inspired by your movie.

[@SterlingNoren]

No its not but I did get a solid state drive now, and Ive always tried to back up to two different drives in the past.

[@georgepapaioannou5115]

Thinking about doing an adventure like this on my bike, but how concerned and prepared should I be for dangerous wildlife?

[@mohamedhuwel2859]

Great video Sterling, I’ve never slept in a hammock before, I am really interested now. Just wanted to know if it’ll cause me any back pain as a beginner

[@SterlingNoren]

I was surprised at how comfortable it was. I did not have any issues with back pain at all.