OVER 30 HOURS Spent Trying to Escape This Remote Mountain Pass.. | Episode 1

[@madjack_757]

Idaho Viewers: Please keep trail names / coordinates out of the comments and if anyone wants information email me privately 🤙🏼 EDIT: In response to the high volume of comments about my mirror stem- I do remove it later in the video. Keep in mind the length this ride eventually becomes 30 plus hours and the mirror stem was only there for a brief 25-35ish minutes or so before I removed it. I should have removed it immediately, but I was tired from dragging the bikes under the log and didn't want to pull my tools out. Nonetheless, I should have.

[@j0hn22]

This one comment makes up for all of your mistakes on this ride.

[@madjack_757]

Brutal 😂

[@Meldonator]

Keep Idaho Safe and Wild 😊👍

[@glennwr450]

Just tell me approximately what part of Canada is these Idaho trails at

[@user-de4bp1ux7o]

Thank you sir

[@bradrichlin6618]

Another fantastic video! Unlike a lot of videos that scream "look at what I can do" yours are more like you are sharing a ride with all of the ups and downs. Your narratives are great and the production quality is excellent. Thanks for sharing!

[@madjack_757]

Thanks so much!! I think there's enough people on the internet trying to show off hahaha. I want to be able to share the experience!

[@36surferjoe]

The single track by the river is absolutely epic af!!!! But after you broke your mirror gave me ptsd thinking you were going 2 get impaled through the neck by that mirror bar. Holy hell i would have put that in my pack immediately!

[@mnmike59]

Amazing episode, I can't wait for the rest of it. I found myself holding my breath watching some of this. This would make for an awesome series on the Outdoor Channel.

[@madjack_757]

Thanks! My favorites of the series as I have edited it has been this one and the third one.

[@stevedavison1795]

Great video !!! You guys are definitely adventuresome :) - Looking forward to episode 2

[@fox111qc]

I like you style. No bullshit, no dumb teenage attitude. Just a passionate offroad adventurer.

[@madjack_757]

I appreciate that man! This is the stuff I love!

[@nogerboher5266]

''no dumb teenage attitude'' literally not even 5min into the video; ''YEEEAAHH DUUD!! YEEEAH DUD!!!"

[@madjack_757]

@nogerboher5266 bet you don’t get invited on a lot of group rides, huh?

[@fox111qc]

@@nogerboher5266 He talk like all those of his generation. His riding is mature and clean. That's what I meant.

[@nogerboher5266]

@@fox111qc what does it matter if the plant was blue? joe biden still has raw chicken breasts to read on his final day of holding a phone the wrong way because the screen is bigger if you listen to the magenta color waves...

[@classicharvey]

Just finally getting to start this series of videos after watching all the shorts! Awesome video man, good work getting out of there and keeping yourselves calm and collected throughout. You addressed this already but my ANXIETY with that mirror stem sticking up hahahahahaha.

[@madjack_757]

Hope you like the series man! It was a challenging ride for sure and I’m glad Carter and I made it out alright. Hahaha I know I know that mirror stem was lethal lol

[@averykienbaum2904]

I'm dropping the like right now! I can't wait till I have the time to watch this mini series looking forward to it!

[@madjack_757]

Thanks so much! I am workin on those other two episodes as we speak!

[@mtbgrandpa1023]

Great adventure! I like the front fender camera angle

[@frankiemaserati701]

Cool video guys! That was an adventure 😂 I was going to mention the mirror-death-spike, but it seems plenty of others already have, anyway, no big deal, it’s easy to not notice something like that when you’re concentrating on a sketchy trail!

[@gormanthomas8135]

Great video! Thanks for the quality content. Super fun to watch. Looking forward to more episodes.

[@dirtbagmoto]

Nice ride! Careful with poky things that could go into your body. Would probably have removed that mirror base. I’m always careful about items crushing or stabbing me when riding trails.

[@madjack_757]

Thanks! Yeah, eventually I do remove the mirror stem. I can't remember if I do in this video or not, but I do end up removing it because I agree with you.

[@rexiemoto]

My husband, brother and I thought the exact same thing. 😱

[@madjack_757]

I removed it eventually don’t worry 😂😂😂

[@jackd2083]

Lol I came here to say the same thing. That stem was scarier than the trail

[@ehbean]

Great video man! That's one of my favorite loops, this reminded me a lot of my first time finding it haha. I had no idea what I was in for.

[@madjack_757]

Thanks!! Dude it really blew my mind.. That area is so rugged and the wilderness just keeps trying to erode away and grow over the trail. Its such a gnarly spot!!

[@jeffthornock8671]

Great video of some very sketchy high exposure trail! You had a great attitude towards all the obstacles you encountered! Unless you’ve ridden in these types of situations people have no appreciation for how tiring it can be wrestling a 300 lb bike up, over, under and around these obstacles! Can’t wait to see the rest of the adventure!

[@madjack_757]

It is definitely one of the gnarlier ones I have ever ridden.. Thanks! I agree- it is no easy thing to get my bike back into some of these places and maintaining a good attitude is tough sometimes. By the end of this adventure I am miserable and morale was low. Im grateful I had a riding partner that was so awesome about keeping morale up.

[@jeffthornock8671]

@@madjack_757

[@jeffthornock8671]

@@madjack_757yeah, an ordeal like you guys went through is much less scary and miserable when you have someone to be scared and miserable with!! 😅

[@madjack_757]

@jeffthornock8671 no kidding.. that was literally in the back of my mind the whole time we were out there..

[@Creeper-m9]

Man if you’re serious about 300 lbs that sucks. Mines 275 and a bitch to get over some stuff

[@Dinoboyification]

Watched your content a few times ever since getting a KLR 650 and after watching this I asked myself why I'm not subscribed yet. You've gained a new sub! Great content Madjack!

[@madjack_757]

Those KLRs are awesome dude! I want to get a 650 to do more adventure rides on!! Thanks for the support dude! I’m stoked you subbed 🤟🏼

[@Dinoboyification]

@@madjack_757 How fast does that Husky go on road?

[@madjack_757]

@Dinoboyification it’s pretty quick. I’ve never tried but I would give it half decent odds at hitting 100 if the roads long and flat enough

[@catdaddy3302]

@@madjack_757is that a 501? I’m thinking that would be too heavy.

[@madjack_757]

Yup! It’s a 2022 fe501s

[@SandyHamm]

Your channel showed up on my suggested videos. Watched this one and we ended up staying up late last night bing watching your videos. You’re an amazing rider and fantastic film maker. Keep it up. Look forward to more videos and adventures.

[@madjack_757]

These comments make my whole day!! Thank you so much. There's a lot of work that goes into these things and I try to create films that bring people to these amazing places. I am excited to share more soon! Thank you for the support :)

[@grantlingley1385]

I was attracted by Episode 3 and decided not to see it until I watched one and two! Glad I did! Great video and yeah lots of mistakes but you know that! I really appreciated your perspective and acknowledgement in the comments. I realized I have just been lucky myself so far! Gonna pack by gear tomorrow night and make sure I have all that I should!

[@madjack_757]

I'm glad you liked the series. When I went to publish this series, I wanted to take the perspective that this was a series of problems that ultimately led to our situation. I think we tend to think things like this wont happen to us and so I wanted this series to show people how it can happen. I hope these videos help you bulk out your gear bag and keep you prepped for the next ride!

[@fairplayrandy]

Another awesome Madjack video! And yet another trail you've ridden that there's no way I'd take my Beta on, so props to you and Carter. That is a hiking trail at best for me, but I'm no youngster like you😄 Great job, looking forward to the next episode!

[@madjack_757]

Thanks!! I am glad you liked it! Carter absolutely shredded that trail on his 300! Its a bit harder for me to manhandle my 501 on it hahahaha. I'm excited to release the next episode as soon as I can!

[@gastonbelanger5346]

Epasode # 3 was a real nail biter, best dirt bike vid I've watched, I was amazed you hard core guys kept your cool the whole time laughing through the whole ordeal. I must say never trust a Garmin, I've been sent off into no no land two many Times with my POS Garmin, Gotta pack a warm something and extra supplies when riding in the Mountains because if shit can happen it will. Again great vid and stamina when its really needed, kudos to you two.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Braaap!

[@madjack_757]

Thanks so much!! I think keeping it light hearted was a key part of staying relaxed. That garmin is somehow so valuable, but also can get us into hot water!!! I think for the future I may start packing my bivy with me on these adventures. I am excited for the expeditions to come 🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@grantandrews2755]

Just come across your channel. Awesome videos and can’t wait for more

[@madjack_757]

Thanks so much! I’m stoked to release the others as soon as I can 🤟🏼

[@eamh2002]

Haha love it when you encounter a tree you instantly pulled out the saw :D The chain looked dull at first 😋 This style of video is a bit like Long Way Round with good action feel but no showreel Pol Tarres skill stuff. Everything is doable yourself 😎

[@jeannemare480]

Excellent resume of a real enduro adventurer. Help me to wait for the morning and start mine. Thank ✌

[@motosapiens7119]

I spent the night on the trail not far from where i think that is about 15 years ago. Learned to cut every log unless its a super easy ridearound (no dragging or tag teaming), and just turn around if we run short of daylight or baroil. Most serious riders here ride 2strokes so we never run out of saw gas, but its pretty easy to keep pushing forward until its too late to turn around.

[@rodneybutler7939]

Great Video all of them !! ( two things that go together, chain saw and file, keep it sharp )

[@MotoFriends-ss9gc]

Hello from Ukraine! Such a great content! We are doing the same thing in the Carpathians))

[@madjack_757]

Hey! I'm glad you like it! I've never been to the Carpathians before!

[@tylerbendis]

Stumbled upon your page when looking at reviews for the 501s. Just picked up a 2017 and I LOVE IT! Now I cant stop watching your videos because you're doing everything I hope to do with my bike! (Minus getting lost lol). I wanted to ask about what drone you use and what that setup is though for the gopro, the quality of everything comes out so good! Keep it up man!

[@madjack_757]

Stoked you like the channel man 🤟🏼 I have all my camera gear in my bio! Go check it out 🤙🏼

[@tylerbendis]

@@madjack_757 sweet! Thanks man!

[@kiler2death]

Key items for anyone going into the backcountry. Garmin GPS SOS, Emergency Bivy Kit with compass/blanket/kindling/waterproof matches, medical kit, water filter, insulated jacket with synthetic insulation. These are just the basics. Everyone learn about the 10 essentials before going into the back country.

[@madjack_757]

I had my garmin in reach, garmin zumo gps, lighter, small med kit, and a lot of motorcycle repair gear. My bivy was at home, my life straw was at home, my jacket was at home, and my motorcycle jump starter was at home. Those were all things I very much needed. We were very lucky that the water sources we had were very fresh snowmelt and were at high altitudes where animals like beavers and such aren't contaminating the water with giardia. Alot went in our favor considering the situation. The fact that we self rescued was really lucky. Ill get those other episodes out as soon as I can.

[@kiler2death]

@@madjack_757​​⁠I’m really glad you guys made it out ok! I do a lot of rock climbing and mountaineering, and I’ve caught myself without gear I had forgotten to bring. It happens. Now I have a gear checklist so I 100% know I’m covered. Love the content dude, keep it up. Cheers from the PNW

[@madjack_757]

Yeah I am super glad we made it out.. Its so important to have that checklist . That's really smart of you to keep that in mind when prepping for these expeditions. Thanks for the support man!

[@christianh1787]

Awesome trail guys🤙🏻 that impailer on your bars tho was crazy. I was puckered for ya till the end 😬😬😬

[@madjack_757]

Yeah I know. I ended up taking the mirror stem off cuz you're right. It coulda been bad if I got stuck with that mirror stem..

[@johnsullivan7262]

Looking forward to Episode 2......

[@TylerM-j1i]

That helmet placement on the sloped log had to be one of the most dangerous things in the video, minus the mirror stem.

[@johngray9702]

That was Awesome

[@wb3809]

Great narration, videography, and crazy ride, and I’m only on Part 2. Question: have you done anything to your bike prevent stalling at the low speed riding you’re doing? I know a lot of clutch work but are you using a clutch/flywheel weight or anything? Great riding over technical consequential terrain.

[@madjack_757]

I actually just re geared my bike after this ride! I was running a 15/46 and now I’m running a 14/48 and it made significant improvements to help not stall the bike in slow speeds. I’m stoked you liked the video!

[@wb3809]

@@madjack_757I put an 11oz. clutch weight on my KTM 500 and like how the increased mass makes for less abrupt engine braking and less stalling. Not giving advice though, as you’re a way better rider than me! 😅

[@madjack_757]

@wb3809 that’s awesome advice though!! I’ll have to look into doing something like that for the 501 this winter

[@cwalton56]

Hats off to you and your riding buddy, That trail looks too tough for me , it's a long way down to the river with one bad move. thanks for sharing,

[@madjack_757]

Thanks! I have to admit, I think it may have been too tough for me too. The first sections of the trail, I could keep my energy up. By the end of it, it truly beat me to my core. Not to mention caused us to spend the night out on the trail. Glad I made it out to tell the story!

[@notsorare]

Pretty sketchy 😅 What kind of drone are you using it works well avoiding stuff in those tight situations

[@Meldonator]

Nature (and faulty mechanic) makes us humble for sure! It was a great video but keep safe!! Don't feed Darwin! 🙏

[@madjack_757]

I agree with the darwin comment hahaha!! This trail system beat me to my core and I need a break from single track. I think the next videos after this series might be more local trails or scenic spots.

[@TheGrobe]

It honestly makes me feel better that you are spooked by the single track on the side of of a cliff. I see guys playing that off like it’s nothing all the time and I’m like, you have to be totally puckered to the max or there is something wrong with you!

[@madjack_757]

Gotta keep it real 🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@genevernon3167]

Love the video. It's nice to have a friend to go ride with.

[@madjack_757]

Thanks! He was an awesome riding partner. In the episodes to come he really helped to keep morale up when stuff went wrong 🤟🏼

[@franknunez7204]

killer content, keep up the great work! You guys pulling any ticks off your gear after that ride, looks like those kinda woods at one part.

[@madjack_757]

Its funny you ask cuz actually yeah I pulled a tick outta my leg. Tho, it wasnt from the ride. I had camped somewhat near the area the day or two before. It was a fresh one and hadnt been on me too long, but it was there. They're mean little fu**ers hahahahaha

[@aaronfoy8483]

Great video!

[@madjack_757]

Thanks!!

[@IanLonganecker-v1k]

@madjack_757 have you considered carrying a Silky KatanaBoy? I use one every day to clear logs off of our trails in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness where powered saws are prohibited. When sharp, and with a little muscle, they can compete with a chainsaw any day. And they are a fraction of the weight and size.

[@Lost1Byte]

Oh man.. Can't wait for the next part

[@PSBEadventures]

You got the next installment ready yet? 😀🤣 Great production quality and videography man. Enjoyed this one. I must admit, as someone thats from the east coast thats ridden thousands of miles of idaho trail, I dont think I'll ever get used to that exposure. Maybe its getting bashed up as a kid and I'm older now, not sure. Just puts a lump in my gut. I tell you what man. Im gonna shoot you an email about a video idea Id like to see from ya maybe.

[@madjack_757]

Thanks so much man! I am working on them now! I am hoping to have them done soon, but I have work with some clients here soon and I know if I don't get all the episodes done before then, then it will delay progress. You and me both man.. I have ridden some high exposure stuff, but I need a break from it for a bit. After this ride, I didn't touch my bike for like two weeks. It was just such a gnarly experience. Especially after we had ran out of water... I'll keep an eye out or that email man!

[@christiaanhall3411]

I recognize this trail. I tried it about 3 weeks back. I turned around at the second log as I was alone and forgot my saw. I wouldn’t have wanted to cut it anyways because the sliding was my concern as well. I ended up one a nearby trail that was miserable (at the time) with sooo many downed trees. My buddy snapped the clutch master cylinder off the bars trying to get through. Good times.

[@madjack_757]

Dude lemme just say, its so good you turned around cuz that was right about when we were there and the amount of tree fall way further into the trail was INSANE.. Sorry to hear about your buddy's clutch too.. Thats a rough way to end a day.

[@christiaanhall3411]

@@madjack_757 I’m currently watching the video so I’m wondering if you ended up on the trail we ended up on. The amount of logs we had to drag our bikes over was intense. The clutch definitely made getting home interesting. Bailing wire and pliers is a life saver on the trail.

[@madjack_757]

I might have. We take this trail for about 13-14 miles and then eventually it became dark and I pulled out my GPS. Then my GPS put us on the "popular" route outta the mountains instead of the quickest. It sent us way deeper into the mountain where things really began to get bad and then we had to spend the night out there. There more episodes comin! Dude I have no doubt you guys had your work cut out for yall. The deadfall this year has been nuts! I'm stoked y'all were able to rig something up to use to get outta there.

[@christiaanhall3411]

@@madjack_757 I look forward to the rest of your videos on this series! I’ll know for sure when I see them. If it is the same trail, it was an absolute fight for survival to get out of there after the clutch broke. I will never ride that area again without my saw. The deadfall made it so much harder than it already was and needed to be. Glad to see you guys made it out alive as well! I can’t wait to see the videos of y’all fight thru it.

[@Skatefishofficial]

You forgot your saw 😂

[@ALPHAFTUCK]

Loved it

[@codyjohnston5096]

super fun trail

[@enduro-parts-aus]

What a amazing looking trail wow😮

[@AncientChinaStory]

man you nailed it! What a fun ride! And someone please tell me what the drone is in this very video?

[@madjack_757]

Thanks! The drone is a DJI Mavic 3 Classic.

[@AncientChinaStory]

​@@madjack_757 The outcome looks fantastic. Really! I didn't expect drones to follow bikes in such a fluent way.

[@stevensoto8119]

If you don’t mind What brand drone do You use for your videos? Make and model?

[@madjack_757]

Hey I use a DJI Mini 3 Pro

[@Creeper-m9]

Dude you should have taken the mirror skewer off 😜just fkn with ya. But that place looks awesome. Slow going but nice trail. If you need a mirror, look into the RAM mount type. Love my mirrors, so flexible plus you can get a phone mount for it

[@madjack_757]

Dude I took sooo much flak for that hahahahaha! Its a killer place to ride, just a brutal challenge. I just got a set of double take mirrors that fold and I love them

[@DC-sh8mr]

Intense riding!

[@colmlynch8429]

That log that you broke your mirror in the process of dragging your bike under looked like it could have easily been cut , and btw the mirror stem remaining looks dodgy, if your were to get crossed up in a incident, Anyway the trails looks class and keep up the good footage 👍

[@madjack_757]

I think it would have been too risky to make that cut on the log, but I agree I should have taken the mirror stem off sooner. I eventually take it off for that reason though. Stoked you like the footage man!

[@nitrorustler333]

Most people, myself included, see that log as a potential hazard without the right equipment to deal with it in a safe way.

[@CLAYKREBS]

You all burnt more calories trying to move the stuff by hand than if you just cut it with the saw.

[@madjack_757]

@CLAYKREBS we had limited saw fuel

[@CLAYKREBS]

@@madjack_757 you never go to that area in the video without plenty of saw gas. And the saw in an easy to get out spot. I cleared over a 100 trees in that area in late August. They always fall there.

[@jz64]

Same thing happen to me and a buddy in fernan Idaho we missed the turn and had to spend the night in the woods abandon our bikes and walk out . Then the following weekend we had a bunch of friends chain saw us out to get back to our truck it was a survival situation like you guys .

[@madjack_757]

That’s brutal!! Glad y’all made it out!

[@karicallegra8194]

Hell of a video man! Need that enduro engineering chainsaw mount if you're going to be transporting a saw. Makes life SOO much easier. Or if you're up to more physcial work you could bring a folding bow saw. I always carry one of the AGAWA 15' ones on any trip (strap it along my fork) for the smaller trees.

[@madjack_757]

Yeah I want to find a mount set up that lets me keep my headlight so the bike stays street legal. so far rear mounting the saw seems to work for this bike (for now) and I'm considering getting one of those folding ones too. Stoked you liked the video man!

[@karicallegra8194]

@@madjack_757 Fair point, although technically the law is written that you have to HAVE a headlight.... not that it be visible. ;) (additionally it's pretty easy to remove). But yeah that bow saw has gotten me out of some spots for sure!! Ride safe brotha, and keep the great videos coming!!

[@madjack_757]

Yeah. I've been in touch with a company that hopefully will set me up with a custom light and saw setup but we will see.. I am super hopeful it comes thru! Stoked you're likin the channel dude!!

[@CaptainSkidmark74]

Good stuff!

[@jws6076]

I commented on the other video. At the 37 min mark I would of left my bike lay there and walk home. I think I have PTSD now. Brass balls!

[@madjack_757]

Hahahahahaha!!

[@collinmc90]

great video.

[@madjack_757]

🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@lpcmark]

I just got visions of that mirror rod going through your throat. There were a couple of close calls. 😅

[@gospeltractslove]

Love your enduro bike, you probably said it before but what is the make and model and size cc is it? Thanks

[@madjack_757]

@@gospeltractslove 2022 husqvarna fe501s 🤙🏼

[@gospeltractslove]

@@madjack_757 THANK YOU

[@gospeltractslove]

@@madjack_757 The 2025 model now comes with Brembo brakes

[@madjack_757]

@gospeltractslove yeah and I think they upgraded the sub frame as well

[@russg.9348]

Great vid! Thank you.

[@Meekerextreme]

I subbed

[@campland2880]

Good vid! Should rename it "Kickstart Envy". Not to jinx myself, haha. Glad you guys came out okay!

[@madjack_757]

😂😂😂 that’s a great title

[@pigeonpallz1733]

Wow man I'm glad your ok

[@madjack_757]

Me too 😂

[@SC300Lover]

Does anyone know what model and year that bike is?

[@madjack_757]

I’m riding a 2022 fe501s and I believe carters bike is a 2016 gas gas 300

[@joedio1849]

man sliding bikes under that tree was insane

[@madjack_757]

Gotta do what ya gotta do 🤙🏼

[@calsnow6807]

i couldnt stop looking at that mirror stem i just wanted to take it off the whole time hahaha trail looked narly

[@JmartiStudio]

What size motorcycle do you use?

[@madjack_757]

It’s a 2022 fe501s 🤙🏼

[@JmartiStudio]

@@madjack_757 thanks to share

[@sloppyoppie]

Learned how to distill cactus water this way about 2 decades ago.

[@madjack_757]

That’s a killer skill to have! What situation caused you to have to figure that out?

[@TheHypnotstCollector]

in 1844 John C Fremont expedition crossed the sierra mountains. On Foot. In January. In 1854 he crossed the Wasatch mtns in Feb? between Panguitch and Parowan Ut, roughly... lost some men. in 1999 I got stuck on the Abajo mtns above Montecello-Blanding Ut in the snow, then the battery went dead. So I walked 26 miles to Blanding. Stayed in a ranger station near Duck Lake and Kigalia and a logging trailer, walked past The Bears Ears.... in 1991 I was riding my Moto Morini 501 Camel from Hans Flat to Robbers Roost when a timing belt broke. In August. Walked 14 miles in 100F heat. That one worried me but there was a cloud and a gallon of water. I figured 6 hours.... imagine my surprise when I walked into camp 3hrs and 45 minutes late!. that was cool. And I have the topo maps and google earth to confirm the distance. I was 41 then, a pup.

[@aussieadvrider]

Great stuff mate, from OZ. 🇦🇺What’s your drone you use?

[@madjack_757]

Thanks! I have two mini 3 pros and a mavic 3 classic. I rotate between which one I use for different projects 🤟🏼 Hey what’s the riding like in Australia by the way??

[@aussieadvrider]

@@madjack_757 awesome vid mate.

[@BMRTV]

Kinda reminds me to the Tour of Idaho videos I've seen.

[@PsychoSainten]

Time to get some double take mirriors! That wouldn't have happened! The beginning part was good practice for some log hopping! If people in Australia can do them with dr650's we can too! Then again maybe they're built different 😆🤟

[@madjack_757]

I just got a set!! They're so awesome. I saw that video of the guy log jumping his 650! Its insane.. Some people just know their bikes like its an extension of their body..

[@BuilderofRat]

You said that at times that trail was SKETCHY, no, that whole trail was sketchy. Even in my younger days, I would have never taken a trail like that. I made a mount for my Polaris quad, and my TW200, that with the release of 1 stretch cord I could release my chainsaw. On the TW I use a Ryobi 18 volt 12 inch cain saw. I have used it around the house a lot, and it cuts just fine. The Polaris has a regular Dollmar chainsaw. I carry lots of emergency supplies in my quad, but other than a good set of tools, I need to carry every thing else in my Hydration pack on my TW. I think that I am going to invest in a kick starter for my TW. One thing that I do have installed in my 2022 Polaris 570 trail, my 2022 TW200, and my 2017 RZR900, is an AGM battery. I recently sold my 2009 Polaris 550 Quad, and it still had the original AGM battery in it. The 2009 was my snow-plow quad, and it always started. I am impressed by the rugged trails that you ride on, and I am also impressed that you had another rider with you on this adventure. I paused the video at 34 minutes to write this comment. I am sure that I will have more to add after watching the rest.

[@madjack_757]

It was definitely one of the gnarlier ones I have featured on this channel. Though, after this experience, I am going to tone it back a bit and maybe do some less edgy and more scenic stuff if I can. Saws are definitely a necessity when you get way out in the woods! I've never used one of those ryobis before. Are they at least light weight and easy to pack? We were carrying as much supplies as we reasonably could given the trail we were on, but we definitely needed more when push came to shove.. A kick starter is an awesome idea for your TW too!! It's definitely one of the more rugged one's I have featured on this channel, and I am probably going to tone it back after this one. This one really beat me to my core!

[@Westoakian]

NEED episode 2 PLEASE

[@teammotu]

I hit snow near Bridger Peak in Wyoming on 3 July and worked myself into a nearly similar situation. But I was alone and turned back before it got crazy.

[@madjack_757]

Dude its crazy you mention Wyo!! I am out in Fort Bridger right now en route to some client work out east hahahaha. Good on you for knowing when to turn back. Its a way harder call to make than people realize, but sometimes its the right choice.

[@teammotu]

@@madjack_757 enjoy the ride. It’s beautiful

[@timyoungblood]

Glad you weren't impaled by your mirror stalk...🤣

[@armourbl]

Was expecting more footage of your management of the situation overnight, but only saw video of your riding in the earlier part of the day.

[@madjack_757]

There’s two more episodes coming

[@Skatefishofficial]

Hey! I never keep my mirors when I go for that kind of an adventure, no need and they can even get dangerous Cheers!

[@madjack_757]

Funny thing is I use mine to double check my gopro is turned on lol. I agree tho, they do pose an extra danger.

[@Brandon-h5y]

Top sandwich spot to try is the top of Poplar Gulch trail by Buena Vista, Colorado

[@krzysztofbidzinski]

The scariest thing is that rod of broken mirror.

[@jacobreed1087]

I know the feeling. My beta left me 20 miles away from the truck this weekend. Never been so frustrated in my life. Still trying to figure out what happened.

[@madjack_757]

Its a really defeating moment when it happens.. It happens to the best of us though. I think if you ride for long enough, it happens to everyone eventually.

[@iRyan876]

Idaho is absolutely beautiful. Not going to lie, i thought it was flat and boring. I'm now corrected. You guys got Bears over there ?

[@madjack_757]

It is super flat and boring. There’s nothing cool there at all. I heard Iowa is a much cooler place lol. Idaho has a very thriving population of predators such as black/brown/(some)grizzly bears, wolves, cougars, coyotes, foxes, etc.. where we were was somewhat kinda near the grizzly bear range too which is sketchy lol.

[@cconwayott]

Please excuse my ignorance, as i'm not familiar with the area. Why are there so many downed trees?

[@madjack_757]

It’s all good! The downed trees are very normal this far north. Winters are rough and summer storms can be rough. Trees fall for a variety of reasons. There’s always new growth springing up though. It’s funny, I’ve been camping during a summer storm before and heard trees coming down in the forest nearby. It’s wild.

[@chriscossingham7557]

Going under log was cool but don't like the spear on ur handle bars after mirror broke

[@williamweiss6128]

Yep, June in Idaho is still cold at night in the mnts. There's still snow in some places, plus it might actually snow, too.

[@madjack_757]

Its no joke! Every early season ride is a gamble. Unfortunately for us, we drew the short straw and the temps were in the 20s for us that night. We had nothing but our riding clothes and a fire to keep warm.

[@catdaddy3302]

I’m 71 years old now. I don’t ride tracks like this alone anymore. In fact, I’ve never been in this situation before. I just traded my KTM 690 Enduro R for a BMW R Nine T Scrambler.

[@catdaddy3302]

We didn’t have bikes that would get us back in tracks like that when I was in my prime. I had a Maico 400 MC in 1977, but I mostly used it for MX racing.

[@madjack_757]

Thats a sweet bike!! Honestly, consider yourself lucky you never got stuck out in the mountains.. It's brutal I used to work on old VMX bikes. I had a 1974 yz125, 1979 YZ250, and a 1989 CR250. Those maicos are so awesome too.

[@arai4176]

Errbody knows when a man is sniffin snot bubbles, he's puttin in work! Ha!

[@madjack_757]

Dude it’s the worst part of havin a mic in my helmet 😂😂 I got a messed up nose from breaking it a long time ago so it gets so stuffed up so fast 😂

[@arai4176]

@@madjack_757 same here Cuz. We must have been punched by the same female i bet. Hahaha! See ya down the trail. ✌

[@Stefan_trekkie]

Brave chaps. I loud go but with my 12 kg mountain bicycle, not with 120 kilos enduro 😁

[@MrPoppshot]

So are you going to release part 2? or just tease us?

[@madjack_757]

I’m working super hard to try and get it released soon!

[@babar69110]

you do it very well. all time having to handle the bike, and non stop move the bars. BTW pouch weight on front bars doesn't really help, giving inertia, but I guess you had no choice to put things elsewhere ! you are a great example of super smooth throttle control. Having to focus all time is really sucking brain and body energy.... keep the good job

[@madjack_757]

Thanks so much! It is a really challenging are to ride my bike on. People underestimate how much I gotta really manhandle my bike and its a lot of work..

[@silverado5325]

Sorry, but riding with that ice pick staring at your chest and face is........an extremely poor choice.

[@madjack_757]

I came to the same opinion and eventually removed it.

[@billys2416]

How much extra fuel did you take with you?

[@madjack_757]

We had an extra two liters of premix for the gas gas and saw. For me, I just relied on my oversized tank!

[@billys2416]

@@madjack_757 That settles it. I am getting the oversized tank for the 500ECX. Thank you for the reply.

[@madjack_757]

Of course man!

[@jameswinge2326]

I got to 9:20 in this vid before I had to check for comments about that mirror stem......LOL ...I wasn't disappointed...😁

[@madjack_757]

The amount of flak I got for it was crazy

[@jameswinge2326]

@@madjack_757 I was imagining a full left to steering stops would've put that thing right into your chest......can you say "Steve Irwin"?

[@BallardBaller]

Very surprised you don't carry water filtration, it's so small and cheap these days

[@madjack_757]

It’s funny cuz I have one!! This ride was supposed to only be a single days ride and ended up so much more than that (not by choice)

[@BallardBaller]

@@madjack_757 I've honestly never carried one regularly, until i moved to WA, water is everywhere, and the filtration is way less weight that water itself

[@madjack_757]

smart!! yeah I have always packed in my water which ends up being such a massive amount of weight. I think I could cut my water supply in half and just supplement with the life straw.

[@kaanteboyrides]

We also do some kind of trails in India with 200 cc heroxpulse adventure motorcycle

[@madjack_757]

Thats awesome!

[@jeffyacks6864]

2nd log question? Would it, could it have been an option to use a smaller log as a pry bar either near the top or bottom of that log to see if a little prying action might loosen the whole thing (while keeping yourself at a distance of course) and let that big log take off and find the river? Yes, no? Even worth a try?

[@madjack_757]

It might have been worth a try. It’s definitely not a bad idea!

[@ceaser6411]

How did u have enuf gas for thirty hours

[@madjack_757]

Oversized desert tank and we didn’t cover a lot of miles just a slow slog

[@iddddaduncan]

Is this in Idaho?

[@madjack_757]

Yes

[@user-sueb_papam]

Fc Thailand 🎉 Nice Nice

[@phantomshtter]

Watching you ride that amount of distance with a steel throat pike sticking out of your handlebars just baffled me. Why you wouldn't have just spun it off before limboing the log escaped me first though.🤷

[@theone2be33]

Your drone should have a setting to set "Return to controller" instead of its takeoff point.

[@madjack_757]

Really?? Woah that would be a game changer for me. I’ll try to find that setting. Thank you!!!

[@theone2be33]

So did you find that Return to Controller feature? I know on my DJI Air 3 I had that feature.

[@williamcrotts7054]

Let's see, what could go wrong with that mirror stem sticking up?