Pamir to Karakoram - cycling the world's highest roads

[@husnakassim2044]

I wish I saw this video some 30 years ago. At 70 years old, the only way for me to travel would be via a 4-wheel drive. We intend to do this trip in mid 2022, insyallah.

[@branan6935]

Good luck. It's never too late to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.

[@howardsimpson489]

Have to wait until Ukraine has settled.

[@centrum831]

This is the most amazing thing I’ve seen on KZbin full stop.

[@senseiquickbooks4588]

As an endurance cyclist myself, i have nothing but respect for what you both have achieved... I felt i was part of your journey the entire time.. thank you from the Philippines..

[@Blanc_whait]

Not really😂

[@kordfishan1051]

Pamir 🇹🇯 ♥️ Karakoram 🇵🇰

[@zzzck]

My friends used to cycle these roads from Dushanbe to Islamabad back in 1990 as parts of REI bike trips. I am glad things remain the same as things don't change drastically in these regions.

[@thehighlandhamster]

What a superb film. Beautifully shot. Such a great adventure too. The Pamir Highway looks epic and the Pakistan section reminded me of my trip there way back in 1997.

[@wangxiaoyong5110]

great music, great landscape, great brave hearts

[@cottisch.]

Thank you 😊🙏🏻

[@mlupp]

This is done in such a professional way. I could watch hours

[@ashoklal5899]

This gave me a new appreciation for life and nature,

[@papi_dek2095]

This is by far one of the best if not the best bikepacking adventure I saw on KZbin, I admire the dedication and courage you guys have put to this wonderful journey. I wish, as a bikepacker, do the same thing in the future. Thank you for inspiring me.

[@princeroadcontainerhouse4198]

Spectacular! One of the best cycling docs ever. Claire’s narration is magical.

[@raggedblossom508]

Well done! A joy to watch, not only for the cinematography but also the accompanying soundtrack. Thank you for introducing me to corners of the world I knew so little about.

[@kshitijvispute6792]

2:19 OMG WOW !! Looks like a scene from Thomas and friends!!!

[@syedmiragefaredie2932]

Commendable. Pakistan is the best place for tourism and they are quite hospitable. Food is amazing. Perhaps the best in the world.

[@davidzimmer1773]

Wonderful - thank you for taking me on that incredible bike trip! Very impressive in every resprect

[@cottisch.]

Thank you David :)

[@aliquotube]

Thank you for the best film depiction of cycling through these countries to date! Fantastic quality, yet raw enough to show folk the difficulty and reality. Brought back many great memories from my Pamir experience last year.

[@docgonewild8081]

Thank you so much, that is what we were aiming for. We wanted to show all the beauty, but also the fact it's not an easy place to travel. But boy is it worth the effort. So glad it brought back good memories for you.

[@sebastiananger9054]

WOW - just WOW! Respect Clare and Antoine. Loved every second.

[@docgonewild8081]

Thank you :)

[@cottisch.]

Thank you Sebastian !

[@testing24dfas]

One of the best videos I have watched on KZbin. Thanks for sharing your amazing journey.

[@zzzck]

Back in 1989, I spent several years criss crossing these parts and your video brings back so many memories. These places are explored and rugged. There are many of us visited these areas.

[@macca742]

Bravo! What an extraordinary achievement, and a really really good film. Thank you so much for posting it on here,

[@cottisch.]

Thank you, we are so glad you enjoyed it :)

[@garyskyner5855]

Is this the greatest cycle touring video of all time? Probably!

[@cottisch.]

Wow, thank you 😊🙏🏻

[@naumankhan147]

This is just amazing, I loved it too much ❤️, I mostly liked the part in Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan (my beloved country) wish you best of luck for future endeavors, love 💕 from Pakistan.

[@ianburton8050]

Amazing journey, quality video, great music and people, probably best on KZbin. There is something about the pace of this bike trip that you could not get from a motor trip and every part of it seemed too short, like the hot spring, I felt the bumps, the cold, the pain...well as much as is possible sitting in a comfy chair, your pain is our gain, thank you.

[@MuhammadBilal-km7sf]

Such a beautiful journey ❤️ thank u so much for visiting Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@mireillebertrand2019]

Bravo à tous les deux pour ce périple hors du commun ! grâce à vous nous avons découverts des contrées si éloignées de nous mais si magnifiques. Nous ne manquerons pas de vous suivre dans vos prochaines aventures. Didier et Mireille

[@cottisch.]

Merci Didier et Mireille, à bientôt :)

[@tabrezakhtar6700]

Thank you very much for sharing, such a beautiful journey, through the most spectacular mountain scenery in the world. Hope to see your next adventure soon. Stay safe, stay blessed.

[@krishnarao2727]

Soothing music... serene nature... wonderful adventure... Life time experience...great... 👏👏👏🎉🎉

[@cottisch.]

Thank you 😊

[@shumit]

Fantastic ! Magnificent !! Congratulations !!! Love and respect from Bangladesh. Fabulous video, story, photography and, above all that adventure of yours !!! Et aussi, merci pour la langue francaise. Maintenant, j'apprends cette langue a l'alliance francaise a Dacca. Felicitations, encore !!!

[@cottisch.]

Thank you so much :) et bonne chance avec le français 😉

[@pamir87]

Welcome to Tajikistan we love guests

[@cottisch.]

Thank you, we saw that when we were there - such a wonderful and hospitable country :)

[@pamir87]

@@cottisch. thank you, come again

[@2morrowsworld]

What exhilarating landscapes they are. Greatly appreciate you documenting your adventure, and especially something produced as well as this. The voice over narration is well written, and the choice of soundtrack music is perfect.

[@cottisch.]

Thank you so much, your feedback means a lot 😊

[@marcmarc4943]

Très beau film avec des belles images et certainement un gros travail de montage. Intéressant de voir la Pamir Highway tôt dans l'année et assez verte sur les parties basses. J''ai fait le même trajet en septembre, à vélo aussi, et tout était bien plus aride! J'ai reconnu des magasins! L'arrivée sur Kara Kul est easy going avec le vent dans le dos. Le no man's land ensuite pour passer de l'autre coté est impressionnant. A Sary Tash ce fut tout droit pour Osh au lieu de tourner à droite comme vous. Bravo et merci :-)

[@cottisch.]

Merci Marc ! Oui sur la Pamir au mois de mai on ne manque pas d'eau, tout les névés de neiges fondent et la nature est verdoyante :)

[@billconnelly5029]

Fantastic insight into such beautiful landscapes and hidden cultures

[@cottisch.]

Thank you :)

[@clementlan9488]

Qu’elle aventure vous m’avez fait découvrir. Extraordinaire.

[@cottisch.]

Merci beaucoup !

[@cottisch.]

Merci à tous d’avoir regardé la première projection du film. Ça été un long voyage pour arriver ici et ça représente beaucoup pour nous de pouvoir le partager avec vous tous. Si vous voulez suivre nos prochaines aventures en Afrique de l’Est (nous espérons commencer ce vendredi ! Oui dans 3 jours) et suivez nous sur instagram @cottisch et @docgonewild et pour plus de détails, regardez notre blog docgonewild.com :)

[@mikekim6374]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful adventure- truly an epic journey for the mind, body and soul!

[@michoug09]

Merci à tous les deux pour avoir partagé le récit télévisuel de vos aventures. En cette période de restriction des libertés de déplacement, cela permet de voyager - au moins en rêve... Que les vents du monde entier vous soient favorables :)

[@josepereira3016]

What an amazing adventure! And such an inspiring movie that you shot. The lost drone movies were compensated by the superb time lapse filmed landscape. You are such a couple of human beings! Keep the pace!

[@cottisch.]

Thank you so much! :)

[@pixeldeter8939]

Envoûté de A à Z. Merci pour ce fabuleux film !

[@cottisch.]

Merci Pixeldeter :)

[@pierrecuris6575]

Superbe voyage et images !!! I had the chance to cycle the Pamir nearly 2 years ago now. What an incredible adventure and it brings very good memories watching your movie. Thank you for that. It makes me want to come back and continue to the Karakorum this time :)

[@cottisch.]

Oh you definitely should! I'm glad we brought back some good memories for you :)

[@bobverbruggen8853]

Je vous adore I love you not just for the Herculean effort mais pour l'humilite et l'empathie et l'internationalisme de votre reportage ❤❤❤❤❤

[@baxteryazbek]

What a wild beauty this Karakol

[@jonnywaselectric]

What a spectacular journey, thank you for bringing us along

[@lashari3944]

Very good and full of interesting knowledge video with local songs mandi and etc live long and happy

[@ayanangshunayak6731]

Absolutely fascinating. Envy you but really, well done. Thanks a ton for sharing. Best wishes for many more such adventures.

[@rkentwenger5095]

Wow! Cannot give this enough thumbs up -- one of the very best things I've ever seen on youtube. What an absolutely fantastic journey, and a beautiful film!

[@davidharris1562]

Brilliant, what an achievement, what a trip, so many memories

[@pascalertle8513]

Salut Antoine, Tu réussis toujours aussi bien tes sauts de cabri et tes dérapages. Super votre façon de filmer et la gentillesse de Clare. Ta forme est toujours aussi bonne et j'espère pouvoir skier avec toi cet hiver. Je vous souhaite une belle ballade en Afrique, Pascal E.

[@cottisch.]

Salut Pascal, Merci beaucoup, je ne sais pas si tu te rappelles des moments passés à me montrer tes photos d'Alaska et tout ses endroits si sauvages où tu as été. En tout cas je m'en souviens parfaitement, et ce fut une grande inspiration pour moi, j'en parle encore souvent à Clare. Tu es le bienvenu à Chamonix cet hiver :) Antoine

[@Juliendec2011]

Wow magnifique les paysages et quel voyage ! Waaaa la mésaventure avec le drone, j'imagine la pression pour le retrouver et puis les images... Bravo

[@cottisch.]

Merci Julien, oui pour le drone et la perte des images c'était très dur moralement, après le crash je ne voulais plus entendre parler de film pour ce voyage. Un an après le crash, le projet a commencé et le résultat n'est pas si mal, même sans les images du drone.

[@davewoodward1155]

Just fab to watch and listen. The Karokoram highway has improved since a1993 when I rode it down from the boarder with china..it was more of track then. Great film and so nice to see you met so much kindness on your travels. It gives hope for the world.

[@appleoranges9772]

Hats off !! Thank you for sharing an amazing adventures trip from Tajikistan to Karakuram Pakistan. I wish I was part of it too. Loved it fully!!

[@simonk337]

I watched this yesterday whilst cycling indoors. Thank you. It was wonderful.

[@teresamexico309]

Stunning scenery, great effort of yours and I am happy for you that you made it back safe, it is not always that way.

[@cottisch.]

Thank you, and yes we feel very lucky 🙏🏻

[@stefanhenne7487]

Beautiful journey! Respect and admiration from NY! Thanks and Merci!

[@tamiresolivy5378]

Guys, what a video! Great work, thanks for sharing and safe trails!

[@christianboth7957]

Un grand bravo pour cette belle aventure , demain je montrerai , la vidéo à mes enfants pour leur montrer tous ces jolis paysages !

[@cottisch.]

Merci Christian :)

[@preetam4435]

A documentary deserves to be watched millions and millions of times

[@tamila87v]

Such well documented and edited journey. The musical arrangements were genius. I cried when Clare was struggling with the cold. I felt so involved. Well done guys!

[@ingridbouman9845]

Wauw, amazing! Thanks for sharing, and very well done. Love your video 🤩

[@noeltan2383]

This was amazing...I am in awe of both of you and the peoples you met on your travels. Be well!

[@adouki5684]

Je vous ai entendu sur Spotzle, je me suis précipité pour voir le film. Et finalement je suis scotché par la beauté du trip. Mention spéciale à la bande son. Merci et bravo pour ce partage.

[@cottisch.]

Merci Adouki, n'hésite pas à le partager autour de toi :)

[@andrifsig]

Great video! Really showcases the natural beauty of the area. Hope to see more from you. Keep on pedalling!

[@cottisch.]

Thank you so much :) We are just back from East Africa so hopefully more material coming soon ;)

[@vijaydave2656]

You have travelled through world’s most beautiful land. Man with true humanity, simplicity and great culture. Your video shooting is extraordinary and looks like you have planned very well. Keep it up! God bless you!

[@howardsimpson489]

Here in NZ our highest peak, Mt. Cook is pretty impressive but only 3700m high. Lake Karakal is 4000m.

[@ncross4195]

Ok. This is ridiculously good. Thank you for sharing this incredible adventure.

[@thg1173]

The best adventure video I ever watched. Thanks a thousand.

[@cottisch.]

Thank you so much 😊🙏🏻

[@pierresable5616]

un très beau film pour une extraordinaire aventure humaine dans des paysages à couper le souffle ! Un grand merci et un immense bravo notamment pour l'exploit sportif, le courage et la volonté, la poésie des images, le charme du montage et des musiques enivrantes en harmonie avec le sujet ...

[@aufildesoie2160]

Antoine, je te félicite pour ce magnifique film sur votre périple. Il est de qualité et cela donne envie. Bonne continuation à vous 2. Bises, Marc et Muriel ESSIG

[@cottisch.]

Merci beaucoup Muriel et Marc ! A bientôt :)

[@ivantorres3561]

Very admirable everything you did, thanks for the passion and the spirit you put on it

[@cesarts283]

I have watched your journey and it was greatly done, you two are not only very tough individuals but You brought us to places, geniusly filmed, with sound. This region is very singular. I had more fun wathing your filmed journey than looking at a movie. This level of persistance reached by both. You are in my top 10 adventurers since this measured pace becomes also the best way to prevent casualties.

[@mohammedabrar6930]

What a beautiful journey!! This should be really recognised and get a billion views.

[@dennischeong4462]

Thank you for giving us an opportunity to visit these places which would otherwise be out of reach for most of us .

[@cottisch.]

We are so glad you enjoyed it :)

[@cottisch.]

Thank you everyone for joining us for the first showing of the film. It has been a long journey to get here and it has meant so much to us to be able to share it with you all. If you like the film, share it with everyone you know ! If you want to follow our next adventures in East Africa (hopefully starting on Friday! Yes in 3 days) then be sure to follow us on instagram @cottisch and @docgonewild or check out the blog at docgonewild.com :)

[@theyredistortingyourrhthym126]

Australia SEES

[@atckon3023]

It was really good to see your journey, hope you find what you were looking for. Great video and effort by both of you.

[@Rizwan-Ali]

A wonderful choice of music. I wish subtitles (transaction of the song during chapter 7 Pakistan) could be added in the video for the larger audience. this is the message of peace the people of Pakistan are giving to the rest of world through our music, mountains, rivers, and hospitality. Thank you for sharing your amazing journey with us.

[@sunnymathew1128]

Message of peace.........ha ha ha ha !! Joke of the century !!

[@yatharthchaturvedi2874]

Lol peace and Pakistan 😂😂😂😂

[@sunnymathew1128]

​@@yatharthchaturvedi2874 We already saw the messangers of peace and statements by their countrymen during the India vs Pak match.

[@saqlainbhat5104]

L*ndus coming 👇

[@rivka4me]

Thanks for the lovely journey and awesome adventure and tenacity to persevere in the face of difficulty which I could participate in from the luxury of my couch. Absolutely fantastic. Well done.

[@cottisch.]

Thank you 😊🙏🏻

[@NN-hz1he]

Profound greetings from the Roof of the World #pamirhighway. Thank you for your amazing work. Dear friends welcome to Pamirs and visit us. ✌️

[@felipericketts]

What an amazing experience this trip must have been. I get a sense of it by hearing the narration and seeing the images. Only a distant reflection of what you experienced, I am sure. Great to hear of your wonderful experiences with the peoples of these countries. The humanity and kindness shine through. Simple and difficult living conditions in many cases yet kindness and hospitality shown to the visitor. I will take it as an example and do better in my own life going forward. Thanks! :-)

[@MN-br5nb]

What a spectacular trip and experience of a lifetime tho definitely not for everyone. It’s tough. Scenery is just wild.

[@scooterbob4432]

I am amazed at their physical fitness. Sort of super human achievements. Wish I can also travel these roads but in a small Honda Monkey mini trail bike, not a bicycle.

[@johnpowell8568]

I never stop being awed by those VAST and open landscapes! The sheer size and scale are simply amazing. My respect goes to those people that live generation after generation in such harsh yet beautiful places. Thank you for sharing with those of us that do our traveling via youtube!

[@franperisvega4704]

amazing video, supe nice adventure and nice couple, it remind my girl and me in our cycling adventures through the world. thanks for sharing, now that traveliing is a kind of dream, I ve spent an hour full involved on your trip, from the spanish mountains at the heart of pirinees.

[@cottisch.]

Oh I'm so glad we brought back good memories and that you enjoyed the film :)

[@gibbooz]

Clare and Antoine, I loved your adventure and the love for each other and people you met along the way, also being a to trust and accept help. thank you David

[@nevillemann5587]

That was the best video I’ve watched on KZbin ever. Spoke to many facets of my life, truly inspirational thank you so much.

[@Nature_minimalist_livin]

One of the best inspiring Raw footage - Rare feat - congratulations!

[@AleksandarGospic]

Insane journey through incredible landscapes, amazing! When it comes to scenery, central Asia is my absolute dreamland, I could watch all day. And congrats for what you achieved, trip of a lifetime!

[@mranonymous8815]

After long considerations, I think for these kinds of gravel tracks, trails and mountains on the top of the world, I would have chosen mountain bikes.

[@otisobl]

... with fenders. ;-)

[@antoniocruz8083]

If not then at least wide tires with low pressure for comfort. It seems mountain bikes are underrated nowadays but are really very versatile with strong frames and good climbing gears.

[@martinhughesireland]

Super trip and a super job on the video. Well done

[@mohammaddawood4227]

God bless both of you mashallah very existing jurny and I love soofiyana song

[@gotahgemini6415]

Loved it! Those mountains are just mesmerizing - gorgeous! I would love to visit Pakistan and just bike around such areas.

[@mintu791]

Thank you guys to show us such beautiful nature.

[@billconnelly5029]

Can't wait and popcorn at the ready

[@billconnelly5029]

Awesome epic journey guys we felt your joy and pain throughout. The camera work was breathtaking and you really captured a perfect snapshot of the cultural life as you passed through.

[@philhefford6134]

Music is excellent. Particularly between chapters 4 and 5 insofar. Great adventure Clare.

[@docgonewild8081]

Thanks Phil, the last chapter was our favourite for music!

[@AdamZuk1982]

Great adventure ! Thank You for the video.

[@philjachowski6580]

Simply spectacular! I've become so intrigued with this part of the world lately and hope to live first hand just a portion of what you two were able to experience. Thank you for sharing!

[@cottisch.]

Thank you Phil, I hope you will be able to visit it for yourself sometime soon. It really is a very special part of the world.

[@christianleon6378]

Bravo Antoine et Clare pour vos aventures haut perchées dans les massifs d'Orient! Steph trouve que, je cite: "il a bien évolué depuis son passage en section sportive ce petit". C'est le moins qu'on puisse dire! Avec tous mes encouragements et bonnes routes à tous les deux. Chapeau! Christian Leon

[@cottisch.]

Merci Christian ! Et oui le temps passe vite et un grand merci à vous deux de m'avoir transmis le goût de l'effort et de l'aventure (à la maison Oberlin) dès le plus jeune âge. Encore merci et à bientôt :)

This trip was so amazing! I travelled together with you watching this video! Thank you for sharing

[@MaheraOmar]

Really enjoyed watching your adventures, especially in Chapursan valley, Pakistan.

[@huzefa1991]

One Like cannot do justice to this video!! Being an ardent buff of Sild Road History, I Got to see all that I always wanted to about life in Pamir and Karakoram. Thanks from the fathom of my heart for sharing this experience with us.

[@constancefremiot8551]

Wow c'est magnifique, ça donne envie de voyager !! Bravo pour le film et merci du partage, hâte de voir la suite !! ;)

[@cottisch.]

Merci Constance :)

[@pepearnal2468]

A great report. Thank you for the time you have dedicated. An incredible trip and an unforgettable experience, I guess.

[@noturavg]

Just wow! The professionalism and polish of the filmmaking and editing stood in stark contrast to the rawness and ruggedness of the journey. The prose narrated by Claire was beautiful. This was some of the best narration ive heard in a travel video. It's always been my dream to see the Pamir Highway, and after watching this video I feel like I'm one step closer already

[@aradhyaghosh7977]

Thanks a lot for sharing your amazing experiences and treasured memories....it was a treat to watch the lovely footage. An excellent effort. I had cycled solo from Manali to Leh last July. Can relate to your hardships along the way. Cheers to many more adventures.......

[@DanuraJay]

Thank you for this. Wonderful journey and amazing footage too!