My First Time Riding the Glamis Sand Dunes!

Words can't describe how fantastic this day was! I set the bar high and it smashed my expectations out of the water! The Imperial Sand Dunes are truly spectacular and the riding is unlike anything I've ever done. The whole place is fun from small dunes to huge dunes. I saw every type of machine imaginable and everyone I talked with was super cool. It really is a mecca and should be on everyone's mandatory bucket list regardless of the drive time!
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0:00-1:25 Intro/Merch Announcement
1:26-3:55 Arrival and Unload
3:56-4:51 Pre Ride Meeting
4:52-7:36 Ride Start
7:37-9:49 Riding By Olds Hill
9:50-11:18 KFX Cool Down
11:19-13:07 Riding Towards the Flag Pole
13:08-15:31 Last Section to Flag Pole
15:32-18:36 Veterans Day Ceremony Highlights
18:37-21:16 Start of Ride Back
21:17-23:10 Drone Filming Session
23:11-26:14 Continuing Ride Back
26:15-27:25 YFZ Free Riding
27:26-29:03 Heading Back to Truck
29:04-30:10 Riding to Glamis Beach Store
30:11-32:04 Riding through Campground
32:05-34:38 Start of Evening Ride
34:39-36:45 Access Road to Old Hill
36:46-37:40 KFX Cool Down
37:41-41:00 Filming on Big Dunes
41:01-44:30 Free Ride Filming
44:31-45:03 Connor Rides TRX
45:04-46:13 Meeting with Subscribers
46:14-46:48 Sand Rail Hillclimb
46:49-49:37 Riding towards North End
49:38-50:33 Ride Break
50:34-53:34 Riding the Sand Highway
53:35-55:00 Drag Strip Arrival
55:01-56:42 Drag Strip Highlights
56:43-59:21 Riding Back to Truck
59:22-1:00:33 Outro
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[@foxpuremage]

43:50 classic "oh I didn't know you were gonna stop" excuse to roost someone lol

[@MichaelSabo]

Yeeeee! Killin it Pete! Top tier 🤘

[@sethanderson9931]

So when are you going to go to Glamis

[@RJIVHALO]

Your 250r and banshee are made for Glamis mike. You need to make the trip!

[@tylersoutherland7905]

If one of Pete’s videos doesn’t make you wanna go rip I don’t know what will.

[@brycehorton3845]

Spend a lot of time on the road so don’t get to ride new quad a lot, his videos make me miss my quad even more.

[@dylanrobinson3351]

I know right?!?! When I started looking to buy a quad I came across him on here and instantly knew I wanted a raptor! The way he gets out and acts like a kid is just awesome!

[@Floridawoodsbanshee]

Maybe a 2 stroke??? Bikes cost half of what they do now??? Why

[@stevengibson8866]

Growing up 15 miles away from these dunes sometimes makes me forget how amazing they are but it was extremely enjoyable to watch you enjoy them so much.

[@PhoenixPrime2]

Man I wish I lived that close to these dunes all my life I’ve been wanting to go there and I’ve never been

[@that_400ex_guy7]

Pete you put way too much work into these things, by far one of my favorite KZbinrs

[@PeteHager]

Lol thanks man. I think I might take a break from the giant vids 😅

[@lathedog]

I have some hour long videos and the only editing I'm willing to do is cut the parts where I forget to turn the camera off. Pete's job is more video editor than atv rider. And he's fantastic at it.

[@willjennings983]

@@PeteHager no man don’t these videos are sick

[@kamonie3072]

@@PeteHager aznnzLLllll⁰

[@davidfrancisco1826]

Ooo

[@jitsnydzer6302]

An entire hour worth of entertaining footage from one day of riding. Man, you're going to single handedly bring back the sport quads. Keep it up!

[@PeteHager]

Thank you man! I'll do whatever I can to breathe life into the sport! So far it's great to see it growing again 😬🤘 #savesportquads

[@NEFloridaDirtRiders]

As a Florida boy I spent four years living out there in California and had the opportunity to ride in Glamis many times. It’s hard to describe to those that have never been in this environment how the sand dunes seem to go on forever and ever. This is the only thing I miss about living in California.

[@WestNebraskaAdventureChannel]

I've been riding dirt bikes and quads for the last 25 years. I have been to Glamis and watched umpteen videos of Glamis. This is some of the best footage I have seen and truly captures the experience. Two thumbs up for an outstanding video.

[@PeteHager]

Thank you very much man! That's extremely rewarding to hear! I worked hard on this video and it truly was one of the best days of my life! I cant wait to return to share even more of this epic stretch of dunes. Happy riding man! 😊🤘

[@brianjohnson8616]

Always funny yet cool sensation when someone rides the Glamis dunes for the time. It doesn’t get better than Glamis! I realize how fortunate I was to have grown up riding here multiple times a year.

[@mixflip]

Ok its official.... im putting glamis on my bucket list. Looks like I need to bring a truck, a toy hauler and some quads at minimum.

[@F5Tornado44]

Hey Pete, I'll fill you in on a little dune lingo. That steep drop-off that your buddy almost wrecked it on is called a "razorback". They are usually found on the backside of every dune and they can be steep. The most dangerous thing on a razorback is a "witches eye". It is literally a hole in the sand about 6 to 10 feet down from the top of the dune. When you hit it, there is usually no saving it. You wreck, and hard. It's like hitting a vertical wall of sand. They are formed when the wind blows hard enough over the edge of a dune and it circles around and digs out a hole. They're nasty. Be aware. Those big dunes you ride into and circle around are called "bowls". They form is sizes from small to massive, and when you are on a ride with a good leader, they will weave in and out of those all the way to your destination. It's like a never ending roller coaster. You guys should really spend a night out there sometime. The night action can be better than daytime. A stock headlight will do, but of course, a upgraded lighting system makes it even better. Hope this helps. Good luck and when in doubt, keep the throttle pinned.

[@PeteHager]

Thanks for sharing all the terminology! There’s always more to learn about the dunes and how to ride them safer. I appreciate the tips! I would love to see the night scene next time so I think light bars will be on the list for the return trip! 👍😬

[@user-ld8cg1kv5o]

I wish more quad KZbinrs put as much effort as you do

[@PeteHager]

Thank you man! I put as much time as I can into these videos. I wish I could've done even more but I was eager to share it this weekend 😅👍

[@romangarcia9026]

I’m 14 and I’m so used to riding sport quads today was my first time riding a YZF450R dirt bike and it’s so much harder cause you gotta be on watch constantly and it’s so much more powerful it’s crazy.

[@PeteHager]

Wow I bet that was a crazy experience! I rode a YZ450F once years ago and the power to weight ratio blew my mind, it would be fun to put in enough seat time on a bike to be comfortable

[@reecegreyshock9646]

You guys are fucking precious🤣, i’m so glad you guys got to see a big part of my life. I grew up my entire life going to Glamis every Thanksgiving every Halloween every Christmas, Life at its finest and most simple form was in the dunes. I can almost remember all the bad and good times there. At any time and any place you can always volunteer to go with your group to Glamis, Bring friends and bring family❤️

[@doubleh5126]

So true!! I also grew up going on the holidays. Just such a nice escape and a huge relief of freedom

[@luiscavazos3259]

Been going to glamis since 5 years old I'm 20 now and I smile all the time great experience

[@hayestucker1040]

I'd love to go ride with pete

[@MrDpf62]

Pete! So glad you took the opportunity to experience Glamis. I grew up in San Diego in the 60’s and 70’s and Glamis was a mainstay of our lives along with many other AZ and Calif desert hotspots!!! ENJOY!!!

[@onceonceochenta]

I seen people do alot worst their first time out. You guys did great, but you need a local that knows the area, the spots, and the traffic patterns. I mean, in 45 min away, let me know when u coming back. I got my quad ready to go. That was me btw, in the white ram pulling the xp pro backwards 😄

[@mxb5346]

It's AWESOME to see and hear 1st time impressions of Glamis especially from a Big Time KZbinr. You should do a Stand-alone video of your impressions for all the others who haven't been or want to go.👌👍👍👍👍 All of us who live out here maybe take Glamis for granted.

[@jayfromthe6267]

The post everyone’s been waiting for 🔥

[@NextAdventureYoutube]

Epic video! Glamis is sure on my bucket list! Amazing terrain.

[@jackfox3346]

U didn’t even watch the whole thing yet lmao

[@NextAdventureYoutube]

@@jackfox3346 I already know it's gonna be epic😂 and it indeed was.

[@PeteHager]

Thanks man! I can’t wait to go back, it changed my whole perspective 😅🤘

[@Slaterlookinahh]

I watched this whole thing on both my breaks and lunch, too good to pass up

[@louissilva4180]

your enthusiasm is off the charts and a welcomed with reciprocal indulgence

[@PeteHager]

Thanks man, I geek out to this stuff quite a bit 😆🤪 #savesportquads!!

[@oskarmendoza5252]

Watched this whole video and didn’t get bored one single second 👌👌🔥

[@beeznasty3009]

I hope the people at Honda see your videos and decide they want to make the TRX450Rs again. Always awesome videos man, glad you got the YFZ added to the lineup

[@Alex-zm8vh]

i like the dune videos keep those up can’t wait till i can make it out there 👍

[@dcbsonly593]

Best video yet. I can hear the excitement in your voice💪🏼

[@jaredpauletto7687]

I love Glamis. My all time favorite place to ride dunes. Started riding there in the mid 80's in my Honda 185s and still love going.

[@seel980]

I’ve been waiting for this video to come out 👍👍👍

[@baileymcdonnell4142]

I can’t believe I always get me to watch till the end, so entertaining. Great content 😊

[@auhsojrekab8025]

Omg so worth the wait amazing looking forward to the next video

[@mack3747]

I never ever seen to like to watch glamis fiding videos because they can never seem to create the feeling of excitement and adrenaline i feel when riding through the glamis dunes but this on did! I have been waiting for season for the last nine months and come up soon, so I’m trying to find videos I like this one was different my favorite so far for last five years but try to find a good plan is for you and you finally did it for me!!! Thank you for the awesome video and keep up the good work!!

[@kyleglassman237]

Another great video Pete, looks like so much fun! You're videos and passion for sport quads is the reason im going to be picking up a Raptor 700 "my first quad". Ill be in touch when I get home to pick it up for all kinds of pointers! Keep up the great work

[@strictpillow3781]

Love watching your videos while doing dishes. Makes time fly!

[@Bakin_A_Snack]

I love watching your vids so much man they make me so happy 🙏

[@kylecrouch494]

wholesome video man, you got my sub, hope you guys had a great time

[@dougcallahan1466]

Awesome videos Pete! Only found you a couple weeks ago, but subscribed right away. I'm a 4x4 rider, but man I love your vids! Two thumbs up!!

[@lukerogge7149]

Man I love your videos. Keep up the awesome content.

[@natanaelbeltran4047]

Nice vid keep it up and I'm saying good vid before watching it because I know it's going to be good. Because You are my favorite KZbinr. Keep up the good work

[@bradleywagner142]

I grew up going to glamis and riding either dirt bikes or quads . I remember a couple years ago my dad took just me and my uncle when we went and it was the only time I got to ever ride there in the dunes . I had a Yamaha warrior 350. Yes it was the small dunes because my dad didn’t want me going into the bigger dunes because of all the accidents that happen in the dunes and I was only 17 at the time . I loved it so much and I enjoyed it. It was definitely the most exhausting I have ever done and the only time my fingers have ever hurt while riding. I moved to Georgia with my parents and had to sell my warrior and my yz250f because their is no where to ride here. I miss looking forward going to the desert every October and out of all the places I have been glamis is definitely my favorite.

[@PeteHager]

Thanks for sharing your experiences, I hope you get to journey back to the dunes sooner than later 😊

[@hbnmj1177]

siiiick dude, ive been waiting months for your trip to glamis, have fun my guy:)

[@scottieb1469]

Oh man what an awesome video! It really makes me want to go out there sooner! It is definitely on my bucket list! 40 mile long 5 mile wide of nothing but sand dunes..insane!

[@michaelbirren1715]

I love these types of videos. That place looks insane

[@JAVIER87]

Esta de locos! 😱❤️🤟🏽 Excelente video. 👏🏼

[@JBRAAPY]

This is the Best!!!!...thanks for this Gem Pete!!!!!...💯🔥🤘🤘

[@onceonceochenta]

Your happiness gives me happiness. Your reaction to the dunes is awesome. You guys are really good riders. Good job. I was there in that sea of ppl I could see my group 😄

[@PeteHager]

Your comment makes all the editing worth it 🙌😊

[@ericmcdaniel4029]

I remember my first time there. My uncle took me. Quads out there = greatest thing in life. Especially when not many people out there.

[@corbinjackson3005]

Going out their on Thursday can't wait this video made me excited

[@randyosborne6381]

I've been trying g to tell Sabo and Justin they need to plan a trip out here it's not like any other dunes you guys have back east I'm very grateful to live 3 hours away been going since I was in diapers my dad used to tie a shert around me and him and I'd fall asleep on his old 250R in the middle of our rides

[@jesusgastelum9894]

Finally!! Been waiting on this video💯since the insta teasers

[@hossthomas]

Dude you are living the life! Cool video man.🤘

[@brianduran6547]

First time in glamis for me was 1985. My uncle brought his brand new atc 250r and I was on my 185s...lol. Great to see you in my stomping grounds!....Great vid!

[@smr4712]

I love your videos...the USA has so many cool places to go ride...great stuff brother...Blessings!

[@quadintheuk8870]

Wow that place is insane Pete And so many off road brothers and sisters in & on every type of vehicle !! Only in America 🇺🇸 💪😎🤘☀️🏁

[@d0_ts510]

awesome video man i love how you people can film these cool things for the people who cant go out and do this :)

[@yandeeeezy]

YESSSSS IVE BEEN WAITING SO LONG FOR THIS VIDEO

[@shaunnicholson3854]

Pete you should come to dune fest this year at Winchester bay oregon. It’s July 27th to August 1st. It’s a blast. It’s huge the dunes are small but people and vendors everywhere.

[@markperza384]

Wow what fun!!

[@mikemartin7482]

That looks like the most heavenly spot to ride ever!!! Cant wait to go there! After seeing this im going soon! No matter how far it is! Lol

[@MuskCow]

Went to glamis for the 1st time the week after you went and man was that an awesome experience. I’m in SoCal tho so it’s only a 3ish hour drive :)

[@TrippyRaptor86]

I will say this Pete I have watched tons of hours of Glamis videos on YT. But you did the best at showing the absolute scale of this place. I never thought it was that massive. I guess just because everyone is always showing the main areas. Anyways I have been really enjoying going back through your older videos lately. I would do anything to own a quad.

[@867diesel]

glamis has been on my bucket list since my first huevos video in 1998 . so much badassness in one video good thing it was an hour

[@Peedarb]

Literally the best riding ever

[@oskarmendoza5252]

Can’t wait for the part 2 !!!!

[@700rRaptorLife]

Oh man them dunes were wild those jumps was party cool also...39:00 tripod was crazy 😬😬epic...another awesome video pete 🦾🦾🦾

[@squeezablemayonnaise8904]

It's always super rough there especially for quads! Next time see if going down to the washes would be better for you guys (along the train track) Go down to somewhere in the mid to high twenties. Way less people, way smoother and if you get lost you can just go towards the mountains until you run into the washes and just look at the signs to see which one you're at.

[@hunterhowe369]

Wow awesome video man, I wish I knew you were out there! I actually saw myself a couple times in this video!

[@johnbarrios1598]

Hi first time viewer. Really love your program. Actually caught it watching off road And Red Bull Series. My son tried to explain Glamis. It is outstanding.. please keep filming.. loving it!!!!

[@leedimatteo5078]

Epic video!! love glamis !!

[@josearcher4412]

I have been waiting for this one

[@nicholasarnold3741]

Your killin it pete

[@One_way_cf585]

Yes another Pete Hager vid to watch

[@ulrichkotzee7674]

That thing is insane yfz450 pete😎😎

[@motorcyclemichael2182]

At least glamis doesn’t get too busy 🙄 Definitely on my bucket list, from Ohio

[@PeteHager]

Seeing all the toys is part of the experience! If you want your own personal dunes, the south end called buttercup was phenomenal 👌

[@zinlx9507]

Glamis gets super busy on holidays and gets very dangerous. It’s fun though when you have a small group

[@-kodo3399]

Nah bro it’s gets really busy last time I went we could barely find somewhere to camp there is sometimes 200,00 people there

[@QuadGuyCy]

We have a group form the Cleveland area that goes usually first week of march.

[@thatrealcarguy]

I am taking my first visit to Glamis in 3 weeks!! I can not wait!!

[@grantstevinson7087]

HELL YEAAHHHH AMAZING VID

[@Wi11duhbea5t]

Awsome vid Pete Defiantly makes me want to get down there looks killer and looks like you all had a blast glad to see Conner isn’t to give it some pepper on the raptor

[@jamescribb5139]

Dame good video can't wait for part 2 🥰

[@sethanderson9931]

Cool video I am going to Glamis on the 24th

[@MF-Roided]

The number one rule is when you get to/ride by olds, you have to hit it!!!

[@PeteHager]

We didn’t know how far away the flag pole was or we would’ve stopped.. I was kicking myself because when we came back later it was entirely in the flat light 😔🤦‍♂️ we’ll plan multiple days there next time 👌👍

[@MF-Roided]

@@PeteHager oh yeah when the sun starts to set it gets a lot harder to ride. But yes, you gotta hit it it’s awesome.

[@davidlyons8278]

I am super happy you made it out there.... nothing like it in the world....

[@tjmesa7383]

Sick vid so exited for riding szn

[@carlosflores6142]

That looked awesome I hope to go again with my new quad wish there was more to see in this video one hour wasn’t enough lol, love your videos Pete keep it up I’m looking forward to getting the urmosi throttle and Precision stabilizer from your website for my raptor!!

[@PeteHager]

This video came from 5+ hours of video from that day 😅 thanks for watching everything and considering my recommendations and website for your new parts 😬🤘

[@hailee9422]

I go to glamis a lot it is a lot of fun but you do have to watch out for other people and just respect people’s space in riding but there is just so much to ride on it’s really cool!! 🙃

[@hailee9422]

There are also really respectful people out there I have encountered many!

[@brokemisfits4955]

Incredible video brother!! YEE YEE

[@shilorj5707]

Awesome video man

[@CarlosGarcia-sy9bf]

Your videos are lit bruh!

[@jctejeda]

I love this video 📹 thanks for sharing I can't wait to go to glamis I'm at just 4 hours 😁

[@billmoore7133]

I have 4 sport quads and have not been to Glamis, Iv'e been to Florence, Winchester, & sand lake so far, watching this makes me pretty stoked.

[@dubbedmodz7253]

Dude, I freaking dream of riding on something like this... Like it makes me wanna drag up and relocate....just to ride bro! Thanks for sharing it's bad ass

[@jadeklein8819]

I feel like I'm watching Madmax wow! the Place is so sick 🔥 I can feel the Adrenaline rushing through the people out there . From the Ground to the Air lots of happenings 🔥 Super Great video . No wonder why I love this channel 💯 Great job pete 👌

[@mattijsleerink6740]

HELL YEAHH!!!! super nice video 😎 😎 😎

[@ZENxTENinc]

Noiceeee.. nothing like a good day in the sandbox.. braaap..

[@just_sh1ft339]

soooo sick dude cant wait to go out there

[@louissilva4180]

thats what i was waitin for the jumps

[@christopheravery5808]

Man, how did I miss this video when you released it. I just sat and watched the entire thing. My dad lives out that way and I’ve never ridden Glamis. People can get lost on 1,000 acres, 110,000 acres literally makes it seem like a different planet. People on the east coast don’t realize how diverse this country is with climates and landscapes. I’ve ridden at the Dust Bowl over by Blythe California and that was the only desert riding I’ve ever done. It was awesome, but more dirt than sand. Hopefully I’ll end up at Little Sahara for the 250R legends tour next year. That will probably be my first dune experience.

[@JLo-ev5bc]

I remember my 1st time ! 1980... Thanks for bringing back memories. Your rookie reactions to everything was spot on ! Can I get a shirt ?

[@austinsoderberg8216]

Yes!

[@shanehayes9349]

grew up as a kid riding Glamis, Gordons Well, Buttercup...man i miss those days.

[@edgarrios4926]

Love That u enough glamis I go there all the time