Solo Motorcycle Camping in BEAR territory! Episode 04 Teton National Park

[@HerTwoWheels]

I’m embarrassed to admit just HOW uneasy this Ohio girl was all night! 😅 have you camped in bear country?

[@lonewolvesonwheels]

Yes and I was a nervous wreck until I finally passed out. Part of my fear was my dingdong husband spilt fish oil next to our tent the first night out 😳 No grizzlies there but we camped on Yellowstone River in Montana and that night I was pretty paranoid of being eaten alive but still slept good once out (Fireball helps). - Deana 👱🏽‍♀️

[@jonathanbadcock5958]

Love watching your travels on the hog last time i been on on was 2009 😭

[@johnpagejr.7628]

Having grown up in Missoula MT and camped in Glacier and Yellow Stone as well as Jasper Park in Canada I do understand your feeling scared. I don't get to excited about bears as those who have not been around them. MY wife and I on our honey moon in Jasper had a black bear walk right nest to our tent and stand up and put his front paws on the hood of my VW Bug where I stored all of our food. we stayed in the tent a couple hours to make sure the bear was gone before we got out. Then we promptly got in our canoe and paddled out into the lake for a while longer and then came back and made breakfast. I could tell you a few more bear stories but this would be way to long. My experience is if you follow the rules you will come out ok.

[@BrianBraaten]

Your husband sleeps with a gun Deana there were no worries.I probably shouldn’t have opened the can of tuna next to the tent but I was hungry lol😂

[@gchristopherdubois3303]

Yup. No issues thankfully

[@bizerker1497]

This was a great video. It really put a smile on my face because I'm with my Dad as I'm writing this at his bedside. It's just a matter of time unfortunately before he leaves us. He introduced me to motorcycles when I was a 11 and we did so much camping together, Thanks for sharing.

[@UncleBogator]

Pretty rad that you were prepared to camp even if you didn't want to. Smart. This series has been great. The scenery all over that area of the country is beautiful.

[@raydean9330]

I/we remember those long straight roads, with construction work & that was years ago Keep smiling & enjoy the journey young lady

[@KeViNMCMXXCIX]

The sceneries, omg so beautiful. Nature is gorgeous, Good job on crushing the miles Jess!

[@360chris88]

Thanks for the video jess those were some beautiful mountains keep the videos coming take care

[@prestontolliver2100]

I truly enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing your adventures.

[@bodabing3]

Growing up in bear country we learned an old Indian trick to warn you when a bear comes into camp at night. You take and open a jar of peanut butter and slip it under the edge of a neighboring campers tent. If you here screaming in the middle of the night you can relax knowing the bear will be occupied for a while.

[@HerTwoWheels]

😅

[@johnpagejr.7628]

😅

[@johnpagejr.7628]

Another old joke about bears is. How do you know the difference between Black Bear scat and Grizzly Bear scat? Black Bear Scat has lots of barriers in it and small animal bones. Grizzly Bear scat has Bear bells and smells' like pepper spray. LOL

[@michaelleeashba9219]

Lmao

[@jjcross3280]

Why are you running? You can’t put run a bear! I don’t have to out run the bear, I just have to outrun you!

[@jamesmerriman1114]

Another great video. This series is so good. Especially for another Ohioan that hasn’t made it out there, YET!

[@andyfixedit1805]

So glad you're rocking the Stanley coffee pot. I've had mine in camping trips from one ocean to the other, love it. Might just have to try that Death Wish soon. Loving the series!

[@tracysee6298]

So impressed to see you did Mount Evans that was our highlight last year! I remember that bump!

[@distantplaces6560]

That’s a wonderful part of the world. I’ve skied the Tetons and loved it. Stayed in The Cowboy Village in Jackson, which was fantastic. But, my favourite place was Targhee. I still think of Targhee as being my happy place. Fantastic vid. Thank you from the UK xxx

[@abassplayer4life]

I absolutely love the Jess Goes West series. Such beauty in our country.

[@MrRobertoa1]

I love your beautiful shots. You have a great eye for the camera. To me, to be brave means not let fear stopping you from doing the things you love. You could have just paid the money 💰 🤑 and stayed in a hotel but you had a memorable experience.

[@derekb3544]

Hey glad you got to enjoy the Tetons and the beautiful area I live in. I would of gave you ideas but didn’t know you was in the area.

[@fastrandy]

And wyoming has brutal winters. Just imagine those nasty crosswinds with snow....... lots of snow. Lol

[@RedOutlaw1911]

Awesome video Jess sad this series is coming to an end. Loved every second of it!!!

[@HerTwoWheels]

We still have a few more weeks! ♥️

[@kevokeefe5067]

I have been there about 14 times and the views never get old. Very majestic

[@XenaTheQuadCamBikah]

You kick ass. Camping solo is not something I could see myself doing I’d be scared all night even not in bear country, I’d be thinking coyote, Bobcat, and Jason! Thanks for doing such an amazing job documenting and videoing you adventure. This series is fantastic! ~ Xena @ the XL Forum

[@larrykaminski3269]

My first time watching your channel..very well done. At 78 I had my Sturgis days on my 1998 Road King. Now I ride an adventure Royal Himalayan in the NW OLYMPICS ..day trips..be safe. I grew up in the Buckeye rd hood in Cleveland.

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

I would recommend the 'class' of bear spray called *".44 MAGNUM."* 😊😊😊

[@lonewolvesonwheels]

A can of Desert Eagle

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

@@lonewolvesonwheels >>> Or that...😉

[@rockybrown7713]

You are making some great memories, Great video !

[@toddgreer6870]

I’ve always wanted to go to the “Shman Shmetons”… you inspire me for sure!! 😂😂

[@suesanchez5831]

Was there a few years ago. The Tetons are so majestic. When you get back there, definitely go to the visitor center and do the drive to get a close up view!!

[@dilligaf78]

I really enjoy watching your videos.

[@jonathanthompson2583]

Such great content!! Love your channel Jess !!

[@aholecop5547]

My wife and I did the same trip years ago. Sturgis to Yellowstone, Tetons . Stopped over for the night in Jackson hole. Rooms were affordable back then. But we got up in the morning it was 36 degrees 🥶. We had no warm gear at the time. I instantly became a gear geek when we got home and got heated gear and modular helmets . To this day I keep the heated gear with me wherever I go. 😁

[@TheDocBurns]

Love the Tetons. Been there several times. I know all the places you have videoed. Now I need to go back. Safe travels

[@DynaDub]

Wow! Breathtaking!

[@paulgardner2203]

Another great video! It looks really beautiful out there.glad you didn't get eaten by a bear!!

[@HerTwoWheels]

Me neither

[@brrrrrrrrit2663]

I appreciate the rawness of this series. As someone who is inspired to long haul trip it, this helps me plan and prepare mentally.

[@ricksutton4296]

Gros ventue (its french )i grew up in Kelly just east of there the locals call it Growvant . Beautiful place hope you enjoyed it

[@Mortikaismiles]

When you go back take the Tram to the top of the Jackson Hole ski resort. Its even more stunning looking down from the top of those mountians

[@HerTwoWheels]

Next time!!

[@Redpawdave]

Wow! BIG 'Thrills and Chills' kill: "If you're watching this, it means I made it through the night". No bears! Glad you're okay!

[@Wildturkey10121]

You need to hit Red River New Mexico one day, I've never been there on a bike but it is a beautiful little town and if you like twistys that place is the best!

[@shane8493]

Yes, it’s always good not to get eaten by a bear 😅. The Tetons are stunning by far.

[@darkiee69]

Jess, if you didn't know, tampons can be used as fire starters, they're great. I always have a few with me when I'm out in the woods.

[@lonewolvesonwheels]

@@jodybogdanovich4333 many women carry tampons on them all the time, in case someone else needs one. It’s a brilliant idea for a fire starter, I read it and was like “duh why didn’t I think of that?!” 🤯 👱🏽‍♀️

[@pauladleta9036]

Fantastic video! You ain't scared of nothing but bears,hahaha. RMFR!

[@apkn1955]

What a special young woman !

[@zerodivider4333]

Great music in this vid. Love the vibe.

[@baggerbuley]

This video inspires me and now I want to take a road trip!

[@boneandbeth1]

Awesome looking trip

[@livingthedreambuildingthedream]

You guys in America have some amazing sites ❤

[@denniswinslow5965]

You adapted and overcome!!!! Fine display young Jess!!!

[@leedanielson7452]

Beautiful video Jess! I was out in Jackson hole in 2016 and was absolutely floored when I saw the Tetons! Unbelievable rugged beauty!!!⛰🏔🗻❤️

[@HerTwoWheels]

They are remarkable!

[@leedanielson7452]

Jess like you I MUST see them again!!!! 👀🗻🏔

[@soonernomad5947]

Jess, I have watched a couple of your videos and this is my first comment....you are awesome and I love your free spirit....can do attitude...you go girl.

[@whskywolf]

Very nice some beautiful scenery.

[@zeesoutdoors65]

I was so excited to see u camping in bear country u rarely hear of bear attacks Jess awesome vlog once again.Thank u for ridealong..

[@thomasquinn8460]

Beautiful scenery and views!!! Love the mountains!!

[@dondavis7329]

Beautiful camera work. Nice scenery, close up nature and shots of your activity. I can only imagine how much work and time that takes. But, you are getting better at it and it is appreciated. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

[@tincuppassracing]

Very cool. Been there. It's nice to watch cuz I've been stuck in Indiana. Old man taking turn for worse

[@tbenedict6335]

Yep you were just 2.5 hrs short of home for me in idaho.ive never worried about bears just something I grew up with,people on the other hand worry me.lol if you and Jordan come you need to ride idaho ,Montana border Bitterroot range.mainly Hamilton Montana to sun valley Idaho. Stanley idaho is as awesome as the tetons plus free camping all through the area.

[@Scotty268]

Think I have said it in every episode but waw! The scenery is unbelievable 💙love it! Don’t know how being from Scotland, but I will get to visit American and ride a motorcycle around your beautiful Country one day 🤞😎🤘although I might pass on camping in bear land 😮😅the only thing we need to worry about are those pesky haggises 😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@douglasknott212]

Well for what it’s worth you have my respect. Adventurous nature. 😊

[@mikeparkerson6492]

As a biker from 1972 to c.2016, I concur: Yellowstone is not for tent camping or riding around something you can't survive a run-in with a buffalo (bison to you pedants). Cars survive buffaloes. Motorcyclists are somewhat less sure to come out on top. Cars and motorcycles are motels are infinitely more suited to hanging out with wildlife than are bikes and tents. Go back in a car and you'll be more patient with buffalo traffic jams. At the age of 17 I walked up to a buffalo that stood closet to seven feet tall at the hump and petted him through a barbed wire fence. He was behind a barbed wire fence outside the Denver zoo near where we parked to check out the zoo denizens. That animal was at lest partially habituated and seemingly happy to be petted by a curious human. Had I tried that with a wild Yellowstone buffalo (they will gore you quite readily) I'd probably have become a statistic myself. I live in a place where hunting anything has been strongly criticized for more than 100 years and wildlife runs free. Coyotes, wildcats, deer and bears wander around at night. I would not leave my sticks and bricks for tent here. No way! Nor do I worry too much about locking up at night. Nobody in his right mind would scope out my place to come break in after dark. Too afraid of being eaten by some animal who sees a person on foot as potential food!

[@roywalls5595]

You are looking for a brand new helmet module 2022 Scorpion Exo Tech Carbon fiber ! Mrs Jess

[@robertd2363]

Scenery is breathtaking ☺️

[@Wessoncustoms]

Got to love some Death wish coffe didn't know they had pour over, I had to order some for my upcoming trip

[@mikeburnett7028]

Hopefully someday you can ride US 50 from Colorado to California. It’s referred to as the worlds lonesomest highway, and it’s beautiful.

[@erbeset1]

Awesome videos girl...learning alot from your videos..specially the moto camping content. You are truly living my dream.

[@missellen779]

These videos are fantastic! My dream is to ride my bike to the Andy Griffith museum. I know that sounds silly but it’s my dream! 🤩🧡🧡🧡

[@granddad-mv5ef]

Jess, I hope you truly enjoyed this trip; I would not miss a minute of your videos. Also, I am impressed you went with local beers and as far as I can tell, avoided fast food chains.

[@ramonguzman9470]

Man that last part got me good, with the Mexican food. Great shot of it and the beer, then cut to you walking out and saying that was awful lol.

[@kennit828]

We love Yellowstone and Grand Tetons, it's been awhile and need to go back. You make it sound like Ohio has such a mild winter compared to Wyoming, you sure about that??? Yip yip!!!

[@HerTwoWheels]

It typically is less months worth of cold lol

[@HarleyGurl114]

Jess!! All the time I have followed you, and the many times alone in a tent you camped by a river I also admired your courage! First thing I thought of was bears but you even cooked sausage on an open fire alone and ate at dusk! You got this!!! You are braver than you think!

[@lawrencestark8983]

Why was your engine light flashing. Awesome video beautiful scenery. Be safe

[@captcustom]

Camp all the time in colorado mountains. I have not seen a bear but my family has been going to one campground for 4 generations now. Have heard stories of seeing bears in the past.

[@RollinwithRoland]

Niiice, I use that same Stanley "french press" to brew my Deathwish coffee while moto-camping and had it with me in Sturgis for my 5,318 mile round-trip for the Get On ADV Fest. If not for the Deathwish, I wouldn't have been able to do it in 11 days with 2 Ironbutt days back to back on a stock KTM 790 Adventure... hahaha!

[@littlepony6762]

So glad you got to experience yellowstone and the Tetons Beauty 👍🏾

[@quickshoe6]

You Rock. Happy go lucky

[@evensteven0254]

I don't know if I would be able to get much sleep camping waking up to every little sound 😂 Certainly doesn't help If You watch horror bear movies like "into the grizzly maze" or "Black country". Great video!

[@rogerward9611]

I have rode my evans it's awesome but cold at the top but wow what a ride up there did it on 1995 fatboy downshifting alot but awesome views from the top good for you jess

[@TheLucky-we4vr]

Jess always ride with gloves always!

[@larrypeplinski593]

Proud of you Jess!

[@Doug_Morgan]

Your hard work really shows in your videos Jess, nice work.

[@MidLifeStyleTwins]

I made the mistake of not reserving a room in the Virginia/NC Mountains … it was getting dark and truckers were not being friendly so I was stressed and ready to get off the bike. Nope…no vacancy. Scary.

[@BuccaneerOverland]

I was in Yellowstone on a BMW K75S years ago. While leaving I came around a turn and there was Bison in the left lane snorting. My bike has a sort of wine and he was staring me down, I was thinking this is not good. I stayed in the emergency lane ready to nail it! I know how you felt. Greetings from Florida!

[@whatsbruin59]

Awesome Videos I start watching and get caught up in them and when you say that’s all for now I can’t believe it’s over I hope some day I can do what you have done GREAT JOB 👍✌️

[@HerTwoWheels]

Thank you so much! It feels good to hear that!!

[@davidarsenault9978]

glad you are having a blast last year the wife and I went up hwy 95 out of n v. through Idaho stayed at Bonners ferry at can. border then east to glacier nat. park to grand Tetons Nat . than Yellowstone and back to ca. great ride it was the last of tourist season so all hotels were low rates even in Jackson normal rate in the grandest hotel was 100.00 instead of 350 .00 but started missing my small Sierra home clipper mills ca. pop. 100 in Plumas nat. forest following your trip wish ing Iwas still out that way have a wonder full ride home safe travels David

[@jordanhermans5391]

You should have tried the nachos at Signal Mountain Lodge. They are huge and so tasty.

[@larryfoulk4466]

Jess there are Baers all over here in Ohio!

[@bigkev6643]

amazing views. Glad you made it out of bear country alive lol. awesome video.

[@leedanielson7452]

I am soooo glad a bear did not eat you!..🐻😝👏🏻🙏🏻

[@HerTwoWheels]

Meeeeeee too!!!

[@rudoffhess8496]

More people die from falling trees than bear attacks. I would worried about those log pole pines behind your tent. Ride Safe Jess

[@invictusunum4808]

I went out there 2 years ago. I spent the night in Billings Montana, did Beartooth, Yellowstone and Grand Teton the next day. Took all day pretty much. Spent that night in Idaho Falls, Idaho (only because I'd never been to Idaho!) and I didn't get there till near dark.

[@madhankumar2738]

Been binge watching your videos this weekend :)

[@justanotherviewer52]

Bears know better than to mess with Jess! The mountains sure look nice. Sure hope Appa is OK.

[@shawnmaxwell1221]

Such beautiful country out west. I’ve really got to get out there next year!

[@charleskazee1869]

So how did you like going thru the wind river reservation? You went past where I'm from. Yes Wyoming does have winter. Very long very cold ones. Remember tho it's a dry cold now wet like Ohio. I've been fishing in that river where the red rock canyon was. Thanks for sharing. Much love. Stay healthy and safe.

[@bagrnut]

That's the smoothest road ship on YT you got there Cap'n Jess.

[@bagrnut]

I looked all over Amazon but couldn't find the exact single serve packet with the foldout paper strainer. Alot of other companies but not the Death Wish one.

[@MidLifeStyleTwins]

By the way, great information and great video. Would love to come up and ride with you someday. I was just in Ohio.

[@wanteddeadoralive666]

I live in dayton ohio cheers have a safe ride back

[@jhernan11]

Looks like a great trip! Though, I'm not surprised you found bad Mexican food that far north of the Texas border lol. Then again, I may be biased :)

[@williamforbes5826]

Greetings from sunny Florida! And when we found a dead bear (hit by tractor/trailer) less than a quarter mile from the house, it raised some eye brows and changed my opinion about where they range/live. And this was a black bear! Yogi and BooBoo can stay in the woods! They are Not invited to 🍽️ dinner!

[@fistfulofgoldwing]

Another great video Jess. Question for you. Being a Motovlogger, how do you like the modular Insta360 camera? I like the idea you can swap modules for it, get some different functionality out of it... Wondering how it stacks up for you versus a GoPro. I seem to recall you've done a video on this before, but there's some water under the bridge and I'm curious what your current opinion of it is. Thanks. I need to get back to Wyoming too!!!

[@joecomstock7255]

Pretty cool 😎

[@jamesr.epstein]

Jess, where are your gloves? Safety safety safety.

[@KG-theknickerbockerkid]

you make great music selections. you made making coffee seem like an epic prep before you went out to conquer bear country🙂

[@davidgolden40]

Jess, aren't the Grand Tetons just so majestic?! And the rise up just right there in front of you. I love going to see the Tetons. I live in Colorado and visited and traveled through there for work a few times in the past decade. Wunderbar! I'm excited you were able to ride up Mount Evans just outside Denver and look forward to that episode. Talk about spectacular views. I am greatly enjoying your Jess Goes West series. Keep it sunny side up!

[@ericredpath3908]

Just put a piece of food outside your neighbors tent. When they scream it's time for you to leave!! Lol