THE LAST FRONTIER 🇺🇸 50 STATE SHRED: ALASKA

[@CaliradoKid]

Man o Man. Those Alaskan views. Worth the plane ticket. No question.

[@heleezy]

This series has been an incredible one. Few people have done what you've done, congrats Brian!

[@ononewheel7]

I want to know what he’s gna do after this 50 state shred 🤔 How do you top this 🤣🤣🤣

[@acameron87]

196 country shred? 😂

[@davidryder3492]

Sorry to be offtopic but does any of you know of a way to log back into an instagram account? I stupidly forgot my login password. I appreciate any help you can offer me.

[@albertgannon4421]

@David Ryder instablaster :)

[@davidryder3492]

@Albert Gannon I really appreciate your reply. I found the site thru google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff now. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@johnblackham4443]

So glad you've done this massive trip. Seen awesome trails in places I would never suspect. I'm 69 and successfully retired. 30 yrs Mnt biking. Now on a Levo 29er after major heart surgery. If I don't get to these trails I can watch your vids and do it in my head ! Thanks and stay safe.

[@TheFlowingScotsman]

I was thinking the scenery looked quite like the Scottish Highlands just before you said it yourself. Great video 🙌🏻

[@ryzer349]

Just imagine the stories you’ll be telling 20 years from now. Your commitment to this mission is inspiring. Thank you.

[@eykonabike6196]

Do you ever wish that you could ride some of these trails more than just once? I feel you never get 100% of the experience on the first ride and I love re riding trails a couple times until i've gotten to know it even better and then it becomes even more fun.

[@michae8jackson378]

Brian as today is Veterans Day, I’m a vet, and we are losing 22/day to suicide! So many are strung out on pills, opioids! Cannabis has helped many to get off the pills and get their lives back. When you talked about living hell, they are living it, but sadly dying from it! Medicate if able, it helps so many!

[@josesbox9555]

I lost a good friend to that.

[@robbrownmusic3704]

Michael Jackson, thank you for your service. 🙏🏾

[@PuffinPete]

Be Well sir and thank you for your service. #cannabisismedicine

[@jronnei81]

Amanita muscaria - those mushrooms are gorgeous! Saw my first one what I was up in Alaska a few years ago.

[@pissofectasy]

not the same psychoactive ingredient, SOME people still enjoy them.

[@stylomtb2948]

We call them fly agaric in the UK.

[@mrvwbug4423]

They can also make you very sick, and there are ones that look similar that can be lethal. Generally red shroom with gills = no munchy

[@jcweir33]

Rudolph's red nose? They make reindeer flyy

[@blezlyyybliz2015]

😂😂 I'm I the only one who loves it when the video starts and he says MY FRIENDS 😂

[@princebergavera4495]

No, Your not the only One😂

[@migfed]

I do like it as well

[@blezlyyybliz2015]

I know right ??

[@kc5328]

Brian, I really appreciated your comment in the 12th minute about, "... unlocking the technology of the world to keep us riding for the next hundred years." --Yesterday I had two-level cervical artificial disc replacement surgery and your videos (along with that crazy new technology) are pumping me up to get back outside and ride. It may not be until Feb. or March but I've been channeling your 50 State Shred throughout my ordeal. Much Thanks...I'll see you on the trail!

[@alejandronovelo1265]

A one handed, techie climb, while narrating?🤯 ...THE MASTER!

[@atindrashekhar5678]

Work From Home (WFH) is so tiring from 8:30-5:30 that after my evening walk I sit and watch your videos and my mind gets relaxed by your words... Wishing U Good Luck! 🥰

[@tylersmith-reynolds5131]

This is one of my favorite trails I've ever ridden in the entire world!

[@kabel74]

3/4 and fell ... LOL. This is way beyond bike park and trail center. OUT THERE in the middle of NOWHERE. Serious ADVENTURE riding. Keep it coming.

[@VoltaDoMar]

the drive south of Anchorage along the Seward Highway is legendary. When I lived in Anchorage, everyone took out-of-state guests there to impress them

[@sprousaTM]

Got to mtb riding because of you and a couple of other friends and youtubers. Haven't been riding bikes at all for almost 20 years.. stopped when I was 18 and got a drivers license :D Bought a hardtail for 1k € and started a bunch of trail runs, only to find out that I am can actually shred pretty well.. Sold the hardtail and bought a nukeproof reactor frame and built up a bike. The guy had a little showroom that was closed due to covid crap and kept on selling the frames straight out of his van in front of his house :D Has been so much fun with a capable trail bike socializing with a group of friends on the long climbs.

[@dubblearr7622]

Biking is my stress reliever. Alaska looks amazing and I pictured it so much different. It’s cool to see sweet trails and cool people all over the country. What a cool thing your doing. Your probably the first person to ever mountain bike all the states.

[@adamochoa2556]

Wow, this 50 state shred adventure has been amazing Brian. Thanks for taking us along on your journeys. Hopefully you can hit Hawaii and complete it this year. You rock!

[@danasmith8557]

I just love watching these videos!!! Thank u brian !!!!

[@BoiseG]

Brian, it would be awesome to see you do more "stop and admire the scenery" shots. I always wish you would do that. Like this 1:32

[@rokaxiv]

What a picturesque place and all of those colours are so god damn nice

[@quam13]

I respect your no drugs and alcohol life style, but I do recommend eating a little mushroom cap and enjoying a mind expanding bike ride at least once in your life.

[@ryzer349]

I was a legit pot head and beer guy back in the day I but only did acid once. I can’t say that it was awful but I can say I had no desire to ever do it again. Craziest fuckn 10 hours I’ve ever endured. I was a 21 yr old college kid. Hallucinated for hours and hours that everything was a dancing face and the images repeated and repeated and repeated and was just too much for me and I couldn’t function. It was sensory overload. I was fetal position, eyes closed, for probably 5 hours. So like I said...Not horrible but not great.

[@keirfarnum6811]

@@ryzer349 Mushrooms are less intense and don’t last as long. They feel much more natural and unlike acid, don’t impair your ability to do physical activities. There’s a much happier sensation involved and people laugh much more. Acid is a much more intense experience. And I think OP isn’t talking about taking enough to experience hallucinations; just enough to slightly alter reality. The last time I used them was riding Spencer Loop in Anchorage when I was in my early 20s (decades ago) and we did take a higher dose and were still able to ride high speed, floating big jumps. Don’t let one previous experience that was bad with one thing make you assume another thing will be the same.

[@jamesmccalvy9160]

I got to ride this trail a few years ago. We went from Primrose to Seward and then rode the highway back to Primrose. It was an adventure for sure. We had a late start and that turned into a late night. It was dark shortly after we hit the highway and midnight by the time we got back to the truck. I think we got back to Anchorage about 2:30 am. The scenery was great though and I was exhausted! Glad I did it!

[@kenbest76]

I’ve always preferred either an out n back from Seward or Primrose to Seward. Going up Prim is more hike-a-bike but that decent to Seward is 👌. Either way, Lost Lake is a must-ride.

[@Jay_radd]

I prefer a techie climb followed by a long gentle downhill, but thats just my thoughts! The hard part would be shuttling though, but I hope to hit it next summer!

[@nickkelley2502]

Lived in Seward the summer of 2017 and 2018. This trial alone is what got me into mountain biking. Lost lake and Seward in general has a special place in my heart. Unfortunately no good flow trails like anchorage tho

[@Jay_radd]

Seward got a bike park recently! Nothing crazy, but it's still good fun.

[@nickkelley2502]

@@Jay_radd yeah they built it the last summer I was there. It’s pretty sweet honestly a couple small singletrack loops, pump track, and a small jump line

[@calebdavenport1231]

Hey man! I’m going to Alaska this Summer. I can’t bring a bike, I’ll be in Seward and Anchorage. Where do you suggest I go? Can only go one place, this one seems to be on the top of my list. Also, do you know any bike guides and rentals?

[@nickkelley2502]

@@calebdavenport1231 yeah man I got a bunch of suggestions and if you need more shoot me a message. To start out I don’t know any mountain bike guide services or rental places. Alyeska in girdwood (30 minutes outside of anchorage) has a bike park and rentals. Never ridden the bike park but heard good things. BKXC also had 2 other videos of riding outside of anchorage that are amazing. Since your going to be in Seward you gotta some of the “Alaska” things. I was a sea kayak and glacier guide there so I have to recommend doing that. Do an Aialik Glacier sea kayak tour and guarantee you won’t regret it. Go deep sea halibut fishing, visit exit glacier and Harding ice field trail, explore Kenai lake, go rafting on the 6 mile. There is a lifetime of exploring there

[@Jay_radd]

@@calebdavenport1231 I know Powder Hound in Girdwood does rentals and I've heard they are better quality than the resorts rentals, thats just what I've heard though

[@miromiro]

I get up in morning and i put your videos and its supercool start of the day, thanks for good energy and supergood videos

[@trialsrob214]

I wasn’t into Mtb riding when I visited Alaska but I visited most of the area’s you talked about riding. Alaska is so beautiful

[@grizzlybear7741]

Sweet trails! Stoked to see you hit the trails in Alaska again!

[@Grit2Greatness]

Love, love, love this! I live in Fairbanks and your video inspired me to check out the local single track and I tell you what I had one of the BEST experiences of my life! Thank you for this!

[@vijaysanthaseelan2152]

3:15... You bring that spark in me buddy.. every time I watch your videos...! I am kind of crazy in to it now

[@DeadsetYT]

So Pretty! Far out bro, you really get around aye! Love ya work mate!

[@urgenlatsu9169]

My friends...love that intro everytime you start your vlog.😊

[@norquay626]

Live in Calgary, and that whole ride reminded me of so many of the rides my area, all the way out to Whistler. Includes places like Revi, Canmore, Invermere, etc... (talking about the high alpine rides in these areas). Would love to do this trail sometime in the future...when we're all back to normal

[@ToddNZMTB]

that was one of my favourite BKXC videos so far!

[@Andy-vl3sm]

These videos are perfect timing! I am looking for work in Anchorage and was nervous about the mountain biking scene in AK but these last few videos have shown how awesome it truly is out there!

[@Jay_radd]

The mtb community up here has got some pretty good traction over the past couple years, and it's only getting stronger!

[@Andy-vl3sm]

@@Jay_radd Awesome to hear! Anchorage looks like an amazing place to live! I will be moving up from Utah, the mountains surrounding Anchorage look like the Wasatch on steroids!

[@Jay_radd]

@@Andy-vl3sm they arent as tall as the Wasatch, but they are decently prominent and flipping gorgeous!

[@keirfarnum6811]

I raced MTB in college in AK and there’s plenty of good riding. The long days in summer are amazing; you can stay out past midnight.

[@Andy-vl3sm]

@@keirfarnum6811 sounds amazing! hoping to find a job this upcoming summer!

[@robbrownmusic3704]

BKXC, this whole project has been awesome. There are some really cool trails and amazing views. I tore my quadriceps tendon so my biking season had been cut short. I look forward to these new videos to get me through this rehab and ready for next year. Hopefully you can get to Hawaii, because I can only imagine how beautiful that will be.

[@emtgatica]

100% your videos are my inspiration into mountain biking. Thank you!

[@andybacon6007]

What amazing scenery. This series has been perfect therapy in lockdown UK. Laptop, coffee and imagining I was somewhere else. Thanks Brian

[@BrianMaiden-o9c]

Hi Brian, yep, I have just acquired an old Giant MTB, rebuilt it, new parts here and there and been out a couple times this week, after watching your vids. Spring is coming here and these vids inspired me, heres to lots of riding and trails this year, thanks for the inspiration! Nick in the UK

[@owenkennedy7854]

This is some of if not the most beautiful scenery in all your videos. Absolutely incredible.

[@willbros1499]

The scenery in this was absolutely spectacular! Pretty sure I would have crashed 13 times from taking my eyes off the trail. Just that trail alone would make me want to visit Alaska to ride. Unreal.

[@str8edgbmxr641]

I love to hear that you don't drink or do drugs!!! I never have either after 51 years. Keep it clean dude!!!

[@NathanielBannish]

One of my favorite trails ;)

[@shelbygonzales1019]

Favorite video of the year! Thanks for the inspiration Brian

[@traildoug415]

It's been a strange year. I've really missed these more adventurous video's. Not your fault, you've done a fantastic job with the situation we've all found ourselves in this year.

[@yeitsluk]

That scenery looks amazing! Thanks for all the great content brian!

[@bikingwithemily1109]

Watched after my puppy fell asleep, very beautiful views

[@lostman65]

i love alaska! i've only done trail running there, because i didn't know anything about the mtb scene. also, i saw a grizzly on the trail last time i was there. don't adventure alone... unless you don't have friends.

[@josesbox9555]

You made it to lost lake. That’s probably the Alaska ride right there. Glad you did it. Hope to meet you there one day.

[@trailmonster]

Definitely on the bucket list to get up there and ride.

[@bernz0ne]

My mom just passed and loved visiting me in Alaska. Your vids came at a weird time. I feel like she’s telling me to get my ass back up there. I got to hike it from Primrose, but never finished it all. So much to do in Alaska. More reason to go back.

[@bernz0ne]

Holy crap. I’m watching the rest of the vid and you pass a lady wearing a Notre Dame shirt. She was a huge Notre Dame fan. What are the odds...

[@ww8wv1]

Loved the West Virginia ride but I think this one may be the best of the whole tour.

[@berendotto]

For sure me you motivated to go mountainbiking! And mtb changed my life!!

[@Dorkbike]

My family and just move to central NC and I have been riding new trails whenever I get a weekend chance. It's been great. Alaska looks amazing and a is on my bucket list. The US is an adventurers dream.

[@PuffinPete]

Truly enjoyed the “COVID Shuffle” 50 state shred! Thanks for this series and renewing my drive to ride and sparking interest in my daughter! Be Well. ☮️🐧🙏

[@jonn.5475]

One of the best of the 50 State Shred series. Fantastic job!

[@nisarkoshan2675]

honestly, ur youtube channel inspired me to like mount biking, I did some in town bike trails but doesnt have a dope bike for actual mount biking due to the shortages of new bikes in the market, but will most likely start it by next summer, by then we can have good bike inventory around CA. thanks a lot for everything #BKXC for life.

[@mr.reality2894]

Stunning scenery....thank you Brian for this great 50 State Shred series you have created!

[@josephillos6470]

Beautiful scenery. You got me itching to ride my bike

[@goodnewsrunning]

The one handed intro and the rocky creek crossings were pristine. Looks like a beautiful place to ride. New trip with my family is set. Just not during mosquito season lol.

[@paytonemmons4952]

so happy to see another upload!

[@KevinMcAfee]

Watching you travel this year has filled the gap we all collectively have in our life right now. Thanks for doing what you do, man!

[@knordberg]

That was epic. One of the best of your tour.

[@bd474]

Thanks for your video Bryan. In France we can't ride any more due to COVID lockdown, again. So impossible to ride new trails. Please publish new video to help us to cross this period with smile

[@vonpupees]

6:14 the council: "but how are you going to build the bridge with only half the money" bridge builder: "hold my keystone"

[@WildMeff]

"You said one of your friends tried to ride it?" guy, super nonchalant: "Yeah, he made it about three quarters of the way and fell" :) :) :0

[@makenziejorgensen407]

@@WildMeff luckily he didn't hurt himself! He just got very wet!

[@ATBRides]

these are the trails i really like. Beautifull nature, a good climb and awesome trails.

[@jfinn9827]

I've been mountain biking for about 4 months and it's awesome love your vids

[@georgemartinez6625]

I cant remember the video but there was one video I saw that inspired me to get back on the bike. I hope to get back to Colorado with my dad and brother and revisit some of the trails we rode one vacation when we were younger.

[@microMobilidade]

Brian 2020: Leave No Trail Behind!

[@mtbbusiness1917]

Took a trip last weekend to new trails and I will visit another new one every weekend and maybe play hooky a day or two during the week. Thanks! #insperation

[@jabronster]

I'm so happy to see these because I've been wanting to move to Alaska after Highschool and go to college at UAA

[@keirfarnum6811]

UAA graduate here. It’s a good school. Not much of the typical college party lifestyle since there are more older folks doing continuing ed. I enjoyed my years there and received a top notch education for anthropology. Depending on what field you go into, it can be a really good school. Look into moving and getting residency and taking loans from the state instead of using the more predatory federal loan system if you need loans. The Alaska loan system was pretty reasonable in my time and they are easier to deal with compared to other programs.

[@duenorth1247]

You definitely sparked something in me bro!

[@yetibigfoot1392]

So awesome to see you on my local trails!!!!! Ive been on lost lake so many times and its so cool to see you there

[@ononewheel7]

Amzaing man! So glad you were able to make this state happen!

[@FoCoFlowShow]

Definitely looks like European alpine trails - so cool

[@keithswalker]

Brian, this 50 state shred has been awesome! Started watching right when covid hit and you had taken a break. Thank you for resuming it. It’s been a great journey to be along on. I have followed some of your routes at Rockville as that is also one of my local parts and you inspired me to take a trip from Norcal to Socal with my brother. Thanks for all you do man. Always great to watch

[@totalchaos80]

This series has definitely been enjoyable to watch. I'd love to see you do this for a 2nd time, when Corona is no longer dictating our lives. Go back to each state and ride a completely different trail system than you did this time. More interaction with other rider's, places to eat, etc..Also I'd love you to post the date of these rides. I know sometimes these videos are uploaded 2 months after the ride.

[@Mateo-fi9qn]

Now that is more of what I expected in Alaska. Soooo cool. Great vid!

[@mrvwbug4423]

Very different type of alpine tundra from Colorado. Of course it also isn't up at 11,000+ft. I think this just earned a spot on the bucket list.

[@brianstoody4565]

Best July ever living at Seward lost lake trailhead! Decade later IMBA epic status, I believe.

[@McTrailRider]

Was going to say that it looks a bit like Scotland, and then you said it 👍 Scotland has way more water bars though 😜 Super cool ride Brian!

[@DonVaillancourt]

This had got to be the nicest trip so far.

[@vegaslocal7555]

Nice trails, real wilderness.

[@franzedespinoza3473]

Ilove much your trail sir.watching from philippines.godbless.

[@juliusmexMX]

Man, been following you for a couple of years now, love the videos, keep them coming. The only thing I just can't with is when you say "kind-of-sort-a" hahaha

[@westoe]

Congrats. On to the next. Was a wild ride

[@fgewfee]

Beautiful Landscape!

[@circuitbreaker77]

Awesome ride, BK. Thanks for sharing!

[@nicechain7479]

i lovee bike nice video

[@chrissmith2729]

I hope you checked out the sealife center!! Amazing. Alaska will straight up humble you with how big everything is. Glaciers abound. I did a moto ride through Alaska. I recommend that to everyone.

[@rmnstr604]

Love your videos Brian! When you are done with the 50 state shred you should do a montage with the just the end of all your 50 state shred vids.

[@jddallager1699]

terrific series, Brian.....THANKS! Gotta laugh at your Gore shell comment and being cold.....when several of the Alaska guys are in short sleeve shirts!! :-) Stay safe, healthy, and sane! Rule #1 = HAVE FUN!!

[@makenziejorgensen407]

Yah I had to take my windbreaker off halfway through! Was getting to hot!

[@HachiKunRacingDevelopmemt]

Dude what??? I never knew there were trails like that up there, I am so getting up there next summer!

[@smoothisfast6644]

I went to Sedona on your recommendation. Worth it!

[@mcleanization1540]

I would love to go to Alaska, it looks beautiful and reminds me a lot of my home country Scotland. I watch Mctrail rider 👍

[@colindixon9543]

What a place to ride. Great video 👍

[@mikerobertson9787]

Some gorgeous views!

[@relish9452]

Much support from alaska

[@handsformaps3973]

Just rode a new trail: The Dragon in mid-Michigan. When finished will be a 47 mile loop around Muskegon river!

[@morbly]

How much finished trail did you ride?

[@handsformaps3973]

@@morbly largest section completed is 12 miles. I rode 8 miles out then 8 back. Both directions were built perfectly

[@elgallo7457]

Really breath taking trail and great video