Riding the Incredibly Treacherous and Unique Rock Features of Gooseberry Mesa

I’ve had people telling me for ages that I need to go ride the famous Gooseberry Mesa, yet I continually passed right by it thinking it probably was just more of the same after Moab or Sedona…. but man! I could not have been more wrong!
Now that I’ve experienced it for myself, I can say for certain that the singletrack in and around Gooseberry Mesa is truly unlike any I’ve ever ridden, and I’ve been absolutely dying to share the stoke of this place with you all ever since! So in today’s video, we’re going to take a look at what it was like to ride here, explore what makes it so unique, and eye up some of the most treacherous and challenging features we came across along the way.
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[@ryanwest9267]

Gooseberry looks sick, but I don't know if I could trust myself with all those cliffs!

[@k2rider1964]

On the designated trails, you are several feet from the edge and you'd have to purposely make a sharp left (or right) to go over the edge. Most of the techy features in this video are either optional or "off the grid". The average visitor would never see or find them.

[@k2rider1964]

Nobody said that wasn't the case but 99% of riders out there go from dot to dot to dot without ever seeing the optional lines. As many times as I've ridden there, if I go out with the crew from "Over the Edge", they show me lines I never even envisioned.

[@karlgaudreault6114]

A step from the death!

[@stuhem1]

Hell yeah!! I agree!!!

[@themeowerofalltime]

Mike Sylvester When riding in moab (utah) it is a lot like that, huge cliffs, but you would have to basically jump to actually harm yourself

[@jeffp5418]

2 minutes in and my palms were sweating.... I checked after you mentioned.

[@T-Crack]

Sweaty palms? My butthole just puckered that hard it sucked my feet up from the inside 😱🤣

[@naijpon]

@@T-Crack scary shit! :D

[@thomask7441]

mom's spaghetti

[@JL-tf7by]

same! :D

[@andreanicol7588]

Exactly the same here!

[@MattGrayart]

Your script writing/narrating has definitely stepped up a notch after staying at seths bike hacks, you mentioned you were working on improving this skill and it definitely shows!

[@houwlingwoolf]

Should fix the ‘seths bike hacks’ as Tis now not called that

[@matthewlunn8238]

houwlingwoolf nah

[@LD_5711]

@@houwlingwoolf shut up

[@igenesisvt8818]

@@houwlingwoolf yeah dude shut up

[@houwlingwoolf]

Jeez, good thing I don’t check my notifications, but the reply is staying

[@bean2003]

Can we get a compilation of Alex riding over jank and saying "oh god"

[@incognitoreuploads4991]

Ou GaWd

[@kovzy727]

Someone will make it soon

[@F1bongbong]

😂

[@Maocom81]

I could see myself crashing and bleeding to death in most of those features lol

[@Jack_Sin_Schlussel]

So... like free solo rock climbing. I wouldn’t consider something like this without wearing a parachute, and 3-4 backup chutes. Thanks for the entertainment and sweaty palms.

[@Aidan8777]

Alex’s laugh just makes these videos

[@SOCMTBR]

I think only Seth’s and your channel who are represented the story really well. I’m so amazed with your bike handling skills compared to the previous years. Keep making a great video brother! 🤙

[@gavinmaki9473]

I posted this on Seths Channel so I’m posting it on this. I woke up and wanted to sleep in but I remembered that you and Seth would upload in about 10 minutes. So I hurried downstairs and got my food ready to watch your guys videos. Love Your Vids Alex!!!!

[@Adroit1911]

I love gooseberry mesa! Growing up in the 90s and 2000s in Utah was truly a gift.

[@bledo2012]

ALEX! WTF DUDE YOU'RE INSANE LOL! My anxiety was through the roof when I saw you do that rock roll on the edge of the cliff. Glad to see you and Seth are keeping each other company through these rough times, Love you guys! Stay safe dudes!

[@50mtb44]

Drove 10 hours from Denver to ride Gooseberry Mesa. Totally worth it. Alex, thanks for highlighting so many of the awesome features there. GM doesn't get enough coverage. So amazing!

[@mtbrwannabe5484]

Allways a big smile on my face watching you Alex, just so much fun to watch you get your stoke on 🤘carry my strength with you friend .

[@mitchwarren1600]

Alex the workmanship in your videos is outstanding!

[@jonathanbrussee9494]

Thanks for including DuPont in the slick rock reference 🤙🏽

[@mlgcreeper7857]

I don’t know why but I love your and Seth’s channel so hard ❤️❤️. Edit: thanks for 37 Likes 🙏

[@ARJared]

same here i really love how they present their stories everytime

[@yamatocannon4856]

Wait, the berm peak guy?

[@travisbird6598]

Same and it’s 30 now, gg bud

[@BigChungus-ll6rk]

Ur not even subbed to them

[@mlgcreeper7857]

FarmBoi 1234 Yes I am subbed

[@quam13]

I love how you're always super stoked, it motivates me to get out there and get stoked too.

[@phaelox]

I got weak knees watching some of this, with the riding close along the edges.. Amazing terrain, so cool!

[@crmattoon]

These last two videos have been some of your best! Quality is off the chart!!! I am sucked into the stoke every second! Keep up the good work

[@ajsonic2361]

Quarantine Vibess, ride safe mannn. Cheers from the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@Kris__88]

Waking up to a new SingleTrack Sampler and Seth Bike Hacks Vid is a good way to start the day!!!

[@gdhyp3rsqu1d59]

While your here you should visit st. George bike park. It has a pump track, a slope style course with three different kinds of varrying difficulty, a jump line, a area dedicated to practicing bike control, and 2 mtb courses with drops and rock gardens. It just opened back up.

[@aederfamily9538]

everytime he stops abruptly he says ogar, lol

[@Friskee62]

"Oh, God"

[@joelenis318]

been watching for 2years now. your riding is far superb and so far as riding, the video editing and narrating on sampling the trail features is detailed and it looks scary fun. I'm stoked!!

[@benstep2]

I remember taking winter trips down from Northern Utah with my son to Gooseberry Mesa. Really fun trails but puts a pounding on your arms and legs. I remember the bones in my forearms aching for days after the ride!

[@_wood_biking_8521]

It's super crazy to see all of these guys on these trails, I see saint George as a newer, and less popular moab. Gotta love these Utah trails

[@jordanarmstrong8358]

Glad you're back. Great video, Alex.

[@brighamyates]

Dude well done! Love the story and various angles. Keep it up.

[@m__r1100]

Thanks for sharing the ride... Its on the bucket list...

[@bryanseare2704]

My hands AND feet are sweating just watching this! You are insane! That's a compliment.

[@andrewjensen5161]

Ok now Alex's turn. Sorry Seth comes first but still so stoked to watch yours.

[@ChrisCXK]

Thanks for keeping the content flowing Alex! I purposely save watching videos for when I'm getting really bored. It's like a delayed gratification thing haha. I definitely got that feeling in my stomach when you get freaked out a few times in this one.

[@boisebiker4713]

Breathing Sounds are spot on. Nice vid

[@davidsmeltzer447]

What a great video Alex! I definitely like the new content / format with narration....definitely sends well

[@felixgervais8491]

i havent watch your videos in a while but im amazed by the quality. The audio and camera work is unbelievable. Keep up the hard work!!

[@The_Sampler]

Thanks dude! Welcome back!!

[@thelagoeshow2307]

So stoked to see you back on KZbin!!

[@MarcWard]

Great video! Missed your pov downhill and your positive energy!

[@L4J20]

Awesome video....thanks for sharing! 🤙

[@smokedsalmon3907]

Excellent video Alex! That riding looks amazing and the video quality has become top notch. This makes me want to explore more of the rocks around me, all granite. There's a few that look so gnarly but I never realized how much grip they could offer.

[@basails45]

Awesome! Beginning had me knotted up with anxiety! Loved it!

[@lostman65]

wow! ... just wow! yeah i've been hearing about gooseberry mesa for a couple years now, and have yet to stop by. watching this video kind of makes me thinks it's more of a destination than a pass thru. awesome video man!

[@ifiggs4523]

Really great video Alex! Looks like a blast!

[@catcandyify]

Thank you Sampler! Made my day again!

[@loiclehman5336]

love your content alex!!! keep up the good work!! thank you

[@TProStudioCreate]

That was some of the craziest/sketchiest riding I have seen in a long time! Superb video man! Super entertaining

[@tjenkens]

Nice to have your trail videos back!!

[@aceymtb3506]

Wow, scenery, rock and danger! Great video Alex thank you👍

[@olive7347]

I love this dudes energy

[@mikec.9760]

Another awesome video. Thanks Alex.

[@michelmoonen3433]

Shivers all over 😱 ... but just wonderfull... love the video and the spooky music along the edges 🙂

[@Davis2you]

Wow, I have written this a dozen times in those cliffs still scared me on the screen. Dude your videos are so good keep them coming!

[@NickJHenderson]

I can't believe I'm so early. LOVE your vids, lots of love from the UK.

[@The_Sampler]

Cheers Nick!

[@gregbeasley2657]

Your editing and narration are amazing , quickest ten minutes on you tube.

[@stlc3415]

Awesome trails!!! Definitely have to hit those trails...

[@fnglass4314]

Another great video! Love the storytelling.

[@drewsenthused6079]

Wowweee! What a thrilling slice of heaven!

[@MTBTrailSherpa]

Awesome riding. Loving the music beats you added!

[@terrantucker-strashok9068]

Awesome to see you posting again Alex! Almost at 400K! ps. This video makes me want to go and ride immediately.

[@ffdar9119]

Awesome Vid! your skill level has gotten so much better from early vids! All that practicing bunny hops in that parking lot!

[@Friskee62]

AWESOME...nice ridin', Alex.

[@travisjgood02]

Great video Alex! You’ve really gotten good at this.

[@dantes8474]

Great editing, especially the sounds and soundtrack. Your videos just keep getting better. Quality over quantity. Keep on shredding!

[@charlottenicholas8083]

Looks insane! Awesome video by the way.

[@BikeLifewithRob]

Looks like a blast

[@OutOfThisVan]

So Sick! I've been riding in the area for the past month or so and it's been a blast. Every trail is unique!

[@ck686]

Love it! Between you and Seth, you're helping me not drown in isolation :D Thanks

[@hansbuehler]

Wow quality video, awesome production and story. At first I was like, oh another Sedona video, but this was a totally different story line. Best yet!

[@ollyhmtb3607]

I always get exited when you upload, love your vids. From Australia

[@805mctrailrider8]

Sick video. Awesome editing.

[@ryanwest9267]

Man, you can't post the same time as Seth! I can never decide which vid to watch first!

[@TrailPOV]

Just added it to my growing list of places to go!!

[@ridingdeep8530]

Easy peasy, we were riding Gooseberry on late 90's technology and/or dirtbikes. You haven't lived until you've ridden it during a good snow storm. Such a fun place, not for the faint of heart however.

[@zxtenn]

OMG--I HAVE ENOUGH CHALLENGES WITH BLUE TRAILS BUT STILL FUN TO WATCH

[@beckettlawson4189]

Super sick video! Your videos have inspired me to try and make more of my own.

[@YBMTB]

Your filmmaking keeps getting better and better! I can't wait for the next upload!

[@Gamebit450]

YOU ARE BACK !!! Sweet....

[@steve_exclamationpoint]

Another banger of a video!

[@vois3498]

Great edit on this vid, awesome.

[@mrrims]

Nice video and edit my friend! That looks like a blast for sure

[@MTBFreeks]

Just so stoked to see a STS video

[@jinxgaming1880]

I loved the compilation of him just going o god!

[@PedalingDave]

Oh, I so DIG the look of Utah. Congrats on riding there so much. I really hope to make it out west to ride some of that goodness.

[@brentcarlson6248]

Such a great choice to ride Gooseberry! It is an amazing trail. If you haven’t ridden already, little creek is also a party.

[@BlandMan5000]

That looked epic! Don't know if i could do the cliffs. My heart was racing just watching. Awesome video Alex!

[@jamesmacgregor9495]

I frickin LOVE your videos!

[@yoavslife9896]

loooove your videos so much fun good for you and keep safe!!!!

[@lukerutherford]

Looks so fun, great video! That section at 6:15 was insane.

[@T.R.S.D.]

Nice ride down the Canadian line! Gooseberry looks like a blast!

[@andreanicol7588]

My palms are sweaty just watching this!

[@jaimeb.7537]

Excellent narration!

[@njatgu]

😳 those are some awesome trails, Crazy, but awesome .

[@andy.bailey]

Maybe one of your best videos...great work!

[@mtbgo7860]

Great edit! Love the music👍. Such high consequence riding.

[@davidc6032]

Alex is right, there are so many options out there. I'm an old guy and ride a cross country bike and cover just about the entire place. I don't do the rock drops that he did, but they're there if you want them.

[@righteousone8454]

I live in Arizona, and went to Sedona several times, and the place is so beautiful, I can always recognize those rocks by color. Looks beautiful, never been to Gooseberry

[@dmswinburne]

Love your vids mate keep us up

[@lock3788]

The sound editing on this is sickkkk

[@ericramosmd]

Love the Mesa!!!

[@judsmtb2484]

There is no better feeling than you and Seth uploading at the same time! :)

[@Jay-dy6cb]

Loved this man

[@KestrelYI]

Utah is beautiful! Thanks for the tour of features, STS!

[@The_Sampler]

One of my favorite places ever, happy to show it off!