Bridge River Monkey Butt Moto Tour: A BMW GS Adventure

Bridge River Monkey Butt Moto Tour: A BMW GS Adventure
This video is part of the on-going series by GrizzLee as he makes his own British Columbia Back Country Discovery Route. See the trailer here: • Trailer: GrizzLee's Br...
From the producer of "Destination Nuxalk Nation: A Solo Adventure To Bella Coola on a BMW" and "Our Life Behind Bars: Father and Son Doing Time in the Northern Frontier" comes another RubiKon Adventures production
Join GrizzLee and Looksha Lori, as they take the road less known into the heart of the southern British Columbia Wilderness on BMW GS dual sport motorcycles. They take a lesser known route along the Fraser River and discover the wonderful Bridge River Country. Find out why the destination is always over rated. It’s the journey that makes the memories that count.
“Adventure B4 Dementia”
Stay Young at Heart, Stay Hungry and Ride Safe.
Thanks for riding along.
-GrizzLee
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[@davidbuckley3020]

Hi just found your channel by chance , much the same way we found the Bridge River valley. We’ve been exploring the gold bridge /Tyax area on m’cycles for 15 years and always find something new. Like yourself I passed the Horseshoe Bend and assumed it was mother nature’s doing but just a couple of years ago read that it’s actually an old hydraulic mining site that started in 1902. Between 1908 and 1914 , 31000 ounces of gold was extracted. Fair play to you taking those heavy bikes on the trails up there 👍

[@RubiKonAdventures]

Awesome. That's alot of hydraulic activity!! A little google work and I found this bcgoldadventures.com/horseshoe-bend-bridge-river-gold/ In hindsight, that explains alot about the mounds seen in the bottom and some of the little drainage ponds there as well. Thanks for the info.

[@gcprost]

I'd like to hear more of the bikes and the ambient sounds, but the music is lovely.

[@lairdbufflehead]

Just watched your video. I guess it only took me 5yrs to find it 👍🏻. Scenery is stunning and those dirt roads look fantastic. Hope to do a trip like that one day. Do you have any gpx files you would be able to share from this trip?

[@RubiKonAdventures]

NO GPX files. I used maps mainly back in those days. I did have a little Etrex, but nothing fancy. I can recommend the BC Backroads map books. The Cariboo/Chilcotin Coast mapbbok should have this area in it. THnaks for riding along. Stay safe out there. ~GrizzLee

[@lairdbufflehead]

@@RubiKonAdventures Thanks for the map recommendation 👍🏻

[@KellyRicketts]

It is beautiful country just about anywhere you go in BC, I lived in almost every part of it. Lucky me!

[@RubiKonAdventures]

Yes, yes, you are fortunate to have lived and loved there. There is something magical out there that is beyond words. Thanks for riding along. ~GrizzLee

[@johnsapi4146]

Inspiring !!!! You are changing my mind about BC, it's one video to watch, and keeping watching again and again. Thank you GrizzLee !!!!

[@RubiKonAdventures]

Glad to change your mind. ~Grizz

[@BavarianBiker]

20:10 best picture: beautiful landscape and your bike. nice trip!

[@RubiKonAdventures]

Bavarian Biker Thanks. Fantastic place to ride for sure. -Grizz

[@norriemasson4080]

Loads of RESPECT for Looksha Lori after her spill on day one and glad to see she and Daisy suffered minor injuries only. Another great video GrizzLee Thank you for sharing 👍

[@LoriOnTheBrightside]

+Norrie Masson Thanks Norrie - I have learned a lot since that spill. Daisy and I were both lucky we didn't go over the ledge to the right!

[@earlkoropatnick1928]

Thank you GrizzLee for another wonderful adventure!

[@RubiKonAdventures]

You betcha... -Grizz

[@kaydaniels6072]

I remembered the Duffy Lake road was extrememly dangerous back in the 80s.. how it was all gravel and narrow. Great terrific video.

[@RubiKonAdventures]

I remember to. It was a remote area. Not so much any more. Thanks for riding along ~Grizz

[@robertbotta6536]

Another beauty Grizz. Thanks. Tell Lori that now she is a true motorcyclist. It’s and indoctrination ceremony which MUST be obliged.

[@RubiKonAdventures]

Lori says thanks. She wishes she would have had her indoctrination in her teens. She says, " Better late than never and better to crash off road than on pavement". Cheers ~Grizz

[@vernsampson3584]

Gotta say, you create the best moto vids period! Better than the full sponsored crowd. Also appreciate the fact that you are very respectful of the areas you travel through.You even know whose First Nations territories you are visiting! Really liked the Bella Coola trip, familiar country for me. Thanks.

[@RubiKonAdventures]

+Vern Sampson Thanks. I am glad you enjoy my videos. Travel lightly, respect the land and the people... that's my code. I'm only a visitor and am thankful that I am allowed to visit such places that are good for the soul. -GrizzLee

[@antonoat]

That scenery is staggeringly awesome, two words I use very infrequently. Fantastic film thanks for sharing it with us. What a place to ride! cheers tony

[@RubiKonAdventures]

It is a great place to ride. Scenery, solitude and serenity. Thanks for riding along. ~Grizz

[@Delou56]

Really enjoy all your vids Grizz. Been on all these roads and they just make me want to go back. Looking forward to running into you on the road one of these days. Sasquatch

[@RubiKonAdventures]

Thanks. I do hope to see you on the road out there. -GrizzLee

[@pascalcannamela1626]

Magnifique voyage ,merci pour votre partage !!! ✌️🍻

[@edwincahoose9065]

Grizz lee, good to see another of your videos, they are fantastic..This was in 2015 and it is now 2021,unfortunately the little town Lytton which you also featured was ravaged by a wildfire recently and was 90% destroyed,,,

[@RubiKonAdventures]

Yes, very sad. I've been through Lytton dozens of times. Fire has always been a threat. I hope they can recover well. Thanks for riding with us. ~Grizz

[@0103monk]

awesome pictures like every time. hope sometimes its possible for me to come over from austria to north America and Canada to ride some months in this beautiful scenery.

[@grizzlee570]

You won't be disappointed. Canada has a lot to offer. Ride safe. ~ Grizz

[@mkenny1128]

Fantastic video of a beautiful ride! I'm looking forward to some of the same in the coming season. Glad Lori is all right after the spill. Ride safe!

[@LoriOnTheBrightside]

Mark Kenny my ego still takes a hit when I watch this...and the repeat loop Grizz added doesnt help. However, I have learned a lot, am much better and more confident in the dirt now. Still a baby rider though!

[@jeffkatzer]

Very nice, thanks for the fun.

[@RubiKonAdventures]

Thx for riding along ~Grizz

[@atorrito]

Felicitaciones por su viaje.

[@rayflash8407]

Can't stop watching your videos, now. God bless L.Lori and you as well. Brave souls. "We decide what is right and what is Illusion" Moody Blues" Ps . Grizz, your music choices are fantastic as well . Love the credits at the end. East Coast Ray

[@RubiKonAdventures]

Thanks for the kind words. Life's a fun ride. Make the most of it. Take care, GrizzLee

[@busdriver4Christ1]

Yet another brilliant production in the documentary art frontier.

[@RubiKonAdventures]

Glad you found it artful. THe subject matter helps a lot ~Grizz

[@pistarinoguy3845]

Great ride and great video , do you think we can do that with parleys davidson ?

[@defaoitee]

Great video, thanks for uploading it - really enjoyed it. I thought we had beautiful scenery in Ireland, but man you have it in buckets.

[@terrafree]

Great video! took my 2014 gsaw on 7k ride solo, cause i have no friends:) on the TAT (the first 3500miles) this last july. Had many a down and tons of rain, my hope was to get into BC but knew it was probably unrealistic coming from NY and needing to be back 2.5 weeks later. I got to the border (glacier NP) before I had to head back east and pull 3x 800 mile days. This video has solidified my resolve to get there next year! Gotta say, Looksha Lori, great job, your awesome!. GrizzLee same same, and thanks for sharing! Best!

[@RubiKonAdventures]

+terrafree Welcome. Great place to visit. Riding or not. Will let Lori know as well. ~ Grizz

[@LoriOnTheBrightside]

+terrafree Looksha Lori here - thanks Terrafree...but I have to say, all I see is my gross incompetence off road! I'm working hard to improve every time we go out!

[@derekclaydon900]

I rode the Sea to Sky hwy & Duffey Lake rd last July for the 1st time.Was cool to see some of the highlights again.Enjoy your videos quite thoroughly,working my way through them.Have you ever ridden on Vancouver Island?

[@RubiKonAdventures]

+Derek Claydon Glad you enjoy the videos. Still planning my first Vanisle ride. Hopefully this year. ~Grizz

[@BruceTenHoeve]

beautifully shot,glad your wife wasn't seriously hurt....looks like I need to go ride in my "back yard", ,haven't done the Pemberton /Lillooet for years,I had a run in with one of those brown bears flyfishing the Birkenhead river near Pemberton...fun times...

[@RubiKonAdventures]

'tis wonderful country. Hard to find any place better. Thanks for the kind words and I'll let Lori know. ~Grizz

[@mcflanachac2522]

So inspiring. Have been an imensley helpful guide to my plans to head north from Seattle this summer. Would love to buy you a beer or coffee.

[@RubiKonAdventures]

Mac N Jacks. :-) -GRIZZLEE

[@mcflanachac2522]

RubiKon Adventures would be my pleasure. The brewery in Redmond I assume.

[@RubiKonAdventures]

Snohomish. :-) look me up on Advrider. we can try and make it happen sometime. -GrizzLee

[@goldencoffee1]

wow, super, thanks for the fun

[@RubiKonAdventures]

You betcha... Glad you could ride along ~Grizz

[@stormrider69]

Bravo Lori! Thank you for this video my friend :) Dominic Lyon FRANCE

[@RubiKonAdventures]

I will let Looksha Lori know ~GrizzLee

[@LoriOnTheBrightside]

+Dominique D. - I am still getting used to seeing that spill replayed over and over again in this video, but I guess it gives me lots of opportunities to learn what i did wrong!

[@stormrider69]

+Lori Wilcox The time will make his work :) You have been very brave and you rode very well. You have the best teacher :) Greetings from France

[@Kal-zo5ym]

Absolutely fantastic scenery. Even though I personally prefer the music of the engine (I understand the challenges of wind noise) , you did a great selection with the sound track!!! I am looking forward to your next adventure!!

[@RubiKonAdventures]

Thx... Too bad my GS is relatively quiet. Not much sound comes through the waterproof casign on the GoPro. But hey.. maye I should put in some good old fashion Harley pipes. :-) ~Grizz

[@MrReamorph]

THANK YOU MAN these videos do my soul good

[@RubiKonAdventures]

British Columbia.. it's "Soul Good" for sure. -Grizz

[@phila8226]

GrizzLee, You are really getting good at this!

[@RubiKonAdventures]

Steven Spielberg Lookout :-) ~Grizz

[@TalesOfTwoWheels]

Amazing views and great video. Btw what routes did you take ? Can you pls document that info in the description? I am in seattle and want to ride these routes :). Great job, keep'em coming.

[@RubiKonAdventures]

See my latest video here (kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5XHZIyNg9-Aha8 ) I show maps. Similar route with a different approach. Thanks for riding along. ~GrizzLee

[@clovisferreira3374]

I'm from Brazil, i like motorcycles riders, i by a Bmw gs 1200, to make tours in my vacations. very beautiful places.

[@lornescott-wilson6144]

Thanks for sharing.Nice scenery. RT Rider Australia

[@johnfrederikson2002]

Thank you. J.

[@nikhilkamal9785]

Awesome video, so much energy! will hit the road soon..keep moving :)

[@estebanfernandez1477]

Very nice adventure and country side views, Only one quest, which video editor program do you use to perform the movie?. thanks a lot, and happy Km or miles.

[@RubiKonAdventures]

+Esteban Fernández Thanks. The video editor I use varies. I use a combination of Powerpoint, Windows Movie Maker and PowerDirector,,, I like using Movie Maker as much as possible because of the ease of us, but it lacks many needed features. ~Grizz

[@eff2402]

+RubiKon Adventures Many thanks. And go on.

[@Revitianer]

Hi! Very nice video!! Nice greetings from Austria. Alex

[@RubiKonAdventures]

Austria... Very nice. Must visit the alps there again someday again.~Grizz

[@goldencoffee1]

Good idea!, thank you

[@kajstenman]

Really nice - thank you very much!!

[@TheFozzy222]

Wow living in the Uk that trip would be amazing.. if you do a guided trip let us know...

[@RubiKonAdventures]

No guided trips, but can give route advice.. the adventure is the joy of discovering on your own. Thanks for riding along. Stay safe. ~Grizz

[@painter3341]

when did you take this trip through their? marshall falls at 19:28 goes up to my grandparents cabin who have been their for 35 years and in that time it hasn't changed much but this year their was a lot of logging up their and i have before and after pictures of some of the parts and it looks horrible in some parts, its hard to see our view being taken away so easy.

[@RubiKonAdventures]

Rode through in Sept 2014. Logging? That's too bad. It does change the view for a long time. Nice place to have a cabin. ~GrizzLee

[@germanshepard8207]

great video, I dream of going on a long motorcycle adventure ride.I think you Carey to much gear. like Indian song! .

[@RubiKonAdventures]

GERMAN SHEPARD Alway too much gear. Always!! eek! Thanks, ~Grizz

[@rickrayn]

It is a great area. I have been there many times - mountain biking, mountaineering etc. It is too bad that you didn't show more of the area which is off of the "tourist route" you took.

[@RubiKonAdventures]

Yes, too bad I don't have time to visit more of the areas I travel.wish I lived up that way and had more time. Thanks for riding along. ~GrizzLee

[@jaredgreen982]

What areas off the "tourist route" do you recommend?

[@rickrayn]

It is best to get your hands on the Backroad Mapbook that covers the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains, also the Backroad Mapbook that covers the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast BC. these are fairly detailed showing the various forestry road and campsites in the area. Here are some options that can be done. Off of the road to Gold Bridge from Lillooet 1. the road that follows Marshall Creek, you can do a loop that takes you past Tyax Lodge on Tyaughton Lake, this takes you back to the road to Gold Bridge. 2. From the junction of the road along Marshall Creek and the road from Tyaughton Lake you can go north on Relay Creek towards Dash Hill. This is an in and out trip though you might be able to work your way on old roads into the south Chicotin. You will pass through grassland sections and aspen groves and are in the southern most part of the Gang Ranch. 3. From the junction above you can work you way over to the Yalakom River and end up back on the road to Gold Bridge from Lillooet. 4. Near the start of the Hurley River Road you can take the Bridge River Forestry Road, this is an in/out trip. 5. There is a road that goes around Gun Lake. 6. From the Terzaghi Dam, which forms Carpenter Lake, you can drive through a tunnel and the road will take you up and over Mission Ridge and then down to Shalath and Seaton Portage. You will see the power house, which is impressive. The road then continues towards Pemberton, it is often called the Hi-LIne Road as it was put in for the transmission line from the power house. 7 From Lillooet you can go north on a dirt/gravel road that follows the Fraser River. You can take a free reaction ferry at Big Bar to get yourself across the river. The ferry doesn't operate during times of high river levels because of debris in the water Good luck exploring there is lots to do in the area

[@jaredgreen982]

Wonderful, thank you!

[@jackguthrie1542]

not to worry everyone who rides goes down! she is a trooper that was a nasty spill. that is how U learn!

[@CatSunshine1]

This is beautiful Lee! Did you re marry? The pictures are gorgeous! :-) Makes me wish I were there! Thank you for sharing! You are getting better and better at this. You could sell these and show them on TV.

[@RubiKonAdventures]

No new nuptials. Glad you liked the video. Yeah, waiting for that call from the Discovery Channel :-) Thanks for riding along ~GrizzLee

[@CatSunshine1]

:)

[@ivicarod357]

nice! ride on! :-)

[@RubiKonAdventures]

I will , Thanks for joining in the fun. ~Grizz

[@chax1980]

you guys have similar eyes.

[@UhuruFrontier]

Is this route on a map or GPS?

[@RubiKonAdventures]

1AmericanInAsia No GPS or map... yet ;-) -GrizzLee