Wyoming | Motorcycling at 11,000 feet on Beartooth Pass

[@SterlingNoren]

Website for this video: www.norenfilms.com/videos/riding-solo-14-beartooth-pass-wyoming/

[@peanutbutter4829]

I've been on Beartooth pass numerous times, but the drone footage you did is just beautiful!!!. What a great journey you're on...Enjoy!!

[@markhunter954]

🇬🇧that ride from Redlodge is simply AWESOME down to Cookecity thru Yellowstone head for Jackson then you will come to a scene you will never forget The Grand Teton Mountains I’ll be back

[@ronaldcaliva5004]

I've always wanted to go traveling alone by myself I find it very relaxing ang you're away from hectic environment that sometimes keeps you irritated

[@johnwillard6198]

I loved backroad with Charles Kuralt , he interacted with the locals in remote towns and got to know the area and its stories

[@SterlingNoren]

Indeed, I recall his series very fondly it was always very inspired by his simple storytelling

[@beamdoctor5637]

I have ridden Beartooth Pass 4 times over the past 10 years. The 3rd time I rode it they were still doing snow removal. Since it was Sunday the snow crew had a day off. The gate was closed the first week of June. But since my friend had came from Texas to ride the pass we decided to go around the gate. We were not the only ones to do this. Coming from the west headed east we made it past the lake. We wore able to take photos with our adventure bikes with the snow banks about 10 -15 feet tall. My friend has never got to come down the east side due to the snow. A great reason for me to plan Trip 5.

[@DanielTroconisC]

When do you suggest going so its not as cold? Or what weather did you get in June?

[@HDvroom10]

One of the best roadtrip series on the YT🏍💨💨👏🏼

[@jonr3891]

Sweet DT-250, and hell yeah - good coffee out in nature, anytime of day = 🤗🤗🤗, imo. I'm really enjoying this trip - thanks for taking the time to get the great footage. Very inspiring 🤙🇺🇸🦅🍕🍻

[@larutadejhon]

Saludos desde Colombia 🇨🇴✌️

[@bradleyriles3889]

My best friend moved from Florida to Wyoming a few years back. He asked me several times when I was coming out to visit. Last year he said "I've got both bikes running" and I was on a plane two weeks later. We rode his 96' road king and 98' springer from his place in Sheridan over the Big Horns, across the desert and over Bear Tooth. I've ridden everywhere in the East US, parts of Europe, Colorado and Arizona. Wyoming/Montana was possibly the best ride of my life. Didn't think I'd like the Springer but found it to be a good ride that performed admirably. No matter what you ride just get out and ride. Thanks for sharing this excellent video.

[@DwipaAgastya]

Amazing!, the way you speak and explaining the situation in front of camera, and how you take a cinematic footage alone. you should get more subscriber sir! and to be honest, you just inspired me to do a trip with my small bike

[@ZSharkPH]

As far as pavement goes.. Chief Joseph Highway is a must do also.. Near Red Lodge.

[@1492tomato]

"My contact with people has been very minimal..." How much healthier as individuals and society we would be if we could all have a big, regular dose of that!!

[@williamdickson9908]

So true!

[@jimmylewis3062]

And so powerful to get in contact with yourself in the process. The beauty of solo travel which Sterling captures so well here.

[@CautionHighWavesAhead-]

Try living in NYC and the party in power is obsessed with a "densify" mantra as they're overdeveloping everywhere. We used to get a break from all that with various areas having different population densities but oh well now.

[@Rikenglebert7558]

Oh my goodness! So great! Some of the best footage yet!!! The drone shots on Beartooth are perfect. The soundtrack is fitting & very cinematic. Excellent work sir. Then finish with some whiskey, love it(-: Peace

[@squiretomasie7003]

You are keeping me sane and inspired! I have been riding since 1962 when I was 18. I have been recovering from two major back surgeries and havent ridden for two months and its killing me. I can so relate to you and I prefer the solo journeys like your the most. Thank you Sir!!!!!!!!!

[@THX-vb8yz]

Red Lodge!! OMG. What a beautiful city. Use ski race at Red Lodge back in the 70's.

[@lowellhollars9195]

Great video shot parking next to the vintage 1971 Yamaha 250cc DT1 Enduro, I was surprised to see one of those still on the road.

[@TerryBlanchard]

I just did Beartooth Pass in September and it was definitely the highlight of my trip. It’s just stunning and it evoked deep emotions that moved through me as I traversed this beautiful pass.

[@jeremydugdale2325]

Agree this is great viewing from here in U.K. love to do this tour. Opportunity to set up guided tours I think.

[@carolyngaulin8297]

Officer Rob sent me ! Your a good film maker !

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

This has been a very good series, really enjoyed it, can’t wait to get on the bike and start exploring again 👍

[@TheoFourie1]

When it comes to motorcycle travel vids. Youre the Boss. Thanks I enjoy your videos. South Africa

[@jjustj]

5:00 min into vid, "all in a days work" Few know the amount of work involved in editing, downloading and the less than glamorous part of what you do. I hope people share this and get your subscriber count where it deserve to be. Motorcyclist or not, the scenery is worth watching.

[@AdventureTravelandScuba]

It has been one of the best episodes love it awesone life im jealous

[@AmirSaleemShah]

Awesome ride and drone capturing.

[@joshuadavis1603]

Wonderful series and another wonderful segment! I could watch these all day.

[@billroberts9182]

Curious the majestic, sweeping scenery coincided with majestic, sweeping music! Nice!

[@jimmylewis3062]

Makes me happy every time I get to stop what I'm doing and watch another episode of this series. I so love your style of travel, Sterling, and your aesthetic rendering of the Beartooth Pass is the best I've seen. The sequence of drone footage on the hairpins is a visual work of art that feels something like abstract impressionism. Awesome work!

[@SterlingNoren]

I was inspired by the beauty of the Beartooth!

[@JoaquinChea]

Rode Beartooth pass twice, first time 2 years ago and just this past June. It’s so amazing so far my favorite scenic ride. Only been riding two years and learning as I go, I’ve gone on three long distance trips with friends but my favorite riding is solo this past June from Texas to Montana and back with stops thru New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming. Your drone footage is simply beautiful what a perspective! I don’t know how that thing goes up and gets back to you from so far away very cool!

[@DanielTroconisC]

Hi Joaquin, can you share your knowledge about the weather in Beartooth pass, I am planning on passing through it first weeks of June. When were you there?

[@JoaquinChea]

@@DanielTroconisC I was there June 2020 the weather was warm most of the way there but got pretty cold and windy the closer you got to summit of the pass. Definitely not shorts and T-Shirt weather. There was still snow on the ground. But it’s a fantastic ride don’t miss it.

[@phuturephelps]

This gives me chills!! Love the content man. Makes me reminisce my trip to Yellowstone

[@rayworx]

Wife and I + kids stayed in Red Lodge back in 2004. Rode our bike and kids drove the car so we could all have one experience. Being from N. Calif it was a fantastic route and great place to stay. Especially enjoyed the fact that Red Lodge does not allow fast food like McD or Taco smell. Road Beartooth Pass and enjoyed one of the best rides in my 60 years!

[@SterlingNoren]

Awesome! It's a really magnificent ride!

[@WRW9751]

I use a InReach mini. Works great! No worries about calling for help.

[@tractioncontroloff9796]

Love the music choice, it captures the mood I would associate with a ride like this.

[@chrisd4283]

I can't say it any better than some of the comments already. Your series motivates me continuously. My wife finally sat down and watched this video now she gets to see what I see in a much more beautiful way from your lens.

[@jonathansmith283]

great chapter. the drone shots - fabulous. stay safe. ~. JDS/CT

[@jimmylewis3062]

As a Montanan living in Bozeman, I just loved seeing your filming of some of my beloved local places and so happy that you got to experience them as part of your journey!

[@SterlingNoren]

Right on Jimmy! You live in a beautiful place and I can’t wait to get back up there again

[@graemeshaw9716]

Outstanding video footage especially the drone. Well done.👍

[@kennyellis5535]

Your are living my dream brother , really appreciate the footage , it's amazing , God bless and stay safe

[@sherisheri9549]

Inspirational! I love traveling solo, make's me want to go traveling again!!!

[@javahedz]

Hey, Sterling... My brother in law is an avid dual sport rider, and he shared one of your videos from this epic trip! It’s very enjoyable watching your excellent videography, story telling and overview of the places you’re visiting. I was so stoked to see your footage of the Beartooth Hiway, as it’s something that’s been in mind to do for a LONG time. This seals the deal. As soon as I can get it all together, I’ll make this trip.

[@SterlingNoren]

Good luck! You will enjoy that one for sure!

[@sbsb4995]

I'd just go with instant coffee ☕

[@alanbermensolo4728]

Fantastic, brilliant videography from episode 1 forward. Well done.

[@johnnyairstream5092]

The struggle is REAL isn't it? As you're setting out, you ask yourself, am I doing this for me or for my audience? If you're anything like me, you do it for both. You MUST take time out of the journey to create the beautiful shot for your viewership because if you don't you won't have any viewers. But you also MUST give to yourself to just enjoy the experience of the ride and the vistas because if you don't you'll run out of "gas" emotionally, psychologically, mentally, right? The trick is always trying to strike this delicate balance while trying to time things like weather, lighting, bio-breaks, etc. I just want to say "thank you" for sacrificing your personal time for us Sterling! This series has been phenomenal to watch.

[@adventureoverload9674]

Well said, sir.

[@SterlingNoren]

Agreed, that’s the key isn’t it? Finding the right balance as you say. Fortunately I really love the photography aspect of my travels and it feels like an additional bonus to be able to do this. Thanks for following along Johnny!

[@loneranger1843]

Been to Montana a couple of times, but missed this jewel. Great, now I've got a good excuse to go back.

[@luisbamafra]

Congratulations on your trip series. Very realistic and sincere, plus great images !

[@RandyMcCotter]

As usual Sterling, a very well made video. I’m looking forward to retracing this path and visit in Bisbee. My path will start in Alberta Canada so it’ll be a little longer but still an epic trip I’m suspecting.

[@Buckarooskiczek]

Can’t say enough about the incredible videography being presented throughout this series. The scenics from this episode are nothing short of breathtaking! I find myself watching 2 or three episodes at a time and make myself stop because I don’t want it to be over too soon! (Even though KZbin sent me the last three in the series before I sought out the whole kaboodle…I will be rewatching those…😎)

[@SterlingNoren]

Thanks, that's great to hear! Enjoy the series.

[@tate2798]

Awesome. This is my backyard. Living in billings, MT. This is almost an every weekend journey to the top. Thanks for posting.

[@davidinghram2494]

I used to ride up to this area as often as possible from my home in Kansas. I love Red Lodge and always tried to stay there and then go up over Beartooth Pass and stop at that restaurant In West Yellowstone, where they used to have the most wonderful pies. I think the first time of riding there was 1982, and some of my best riding memories are right where you are standing. I`m envious!

[@danielarmon2100]

Sterling, your videos are epic. Thank you for sharing.

[@paulocarreiro5855]

Amazing scenery!

[@michaelthompson7570]

Been to some of the spots,,thanks for the memories!

[@yogeshpilankar]

Beautiful roads to the pass :)

[@huyked]

2:36 That's an interesting (and I'm still racking my brain about the) edit of the sky. :) 9:10 Oh my gosh. All those mosquitos! I would hate that so much. I guess I'm going to have to take a Bic lighter and some Aquanet hairspray; flamethrower time! xD

[@skellco]

Great videos….this is better than any Netflix series!

[@alanbermensolo4728]

Love Pendleton Whiskey…..great mosquito repellent 😎

[@davidbones8947]

Great job been on beartooth also enjoy the video quality it's time consuming it's worth it good job I like the way you stop and have coffee I do the same greetings from Oregon

[@richardzollinger4750]

Wonderful video. Will be riding this summer 2021 on my new Goldwing on my way to the Black Hills.

[@gibsonrocker17]

I haven't done Beartooth on my dual sport yet, but at some point, I'll definitely make my way out there on the bike. It is my favorite drive in all of America, so it most definitely needs to be done on the motorcycle! Great content, Sterling! I'm very much enjoying this series and it's neat to live vicariously though you since I only just started riding dual sport this August. Thankfully, I live in an amazing place (Southern Utah), but the I'll have to scratch the itch of venturing out much further at some point in the near future. Looking forward to some more of your adventures, dude.. Cheers!

[@SterlingNoren]

You live in one of the best parts of the country for adventure riding. Good luck on your travels!

[@rayjaypaulsen]

Officer Rob from KZbin talked about your channel! I don't have a motorcycle but he said your channel is well worth it! I just subscribed to you!

[@outpostcamp]

Wow! I just found your channel. You make great quality and entertaining videos - a beautiful talent. I’m really enjoying them. As a new subscriber, I will be going back to watch all your videos that I missed. I started looking at motorcycle camping and adventure videos because I just bought a Ural and plan to look for remote property in northern Montana or Idaho. I will also look in Canada (dual citizenship) if necessary. I’m so glad I found you and thanks - from Hells Canyon.

[@moonlight-xm4fm]

Wow! Nice episode! Gorgeous scenery, nice storytelling. Thank you so much.

[@andyvee1000]

Yet another great video! Amazing view from the top of the mountain.

[@jimsnider3971]

Amazing footage in the Beartooth Pass area!! Glad you're not in a rush and able to get such great drone footage. That final clip with the mosquitoes is pretty darn amazing as well.....LOL

[@davidskaggs9914]

I did this ride this summer and it was awesome. Next im down to south Arizona to check out your backyard playground

[@Theophilus1968]

Stunning!

[@ray8328]

Really appreciate you sharing your experiences Sterling.

[@edwardlocke874]

Very enjoyable and your drone work is amazing. !

[@kabirariderite3128]

Quality , Quality , Quality , content

[@tykiisel8801]

Beartooth is awesome. Add the Chief Joseph Highway and you have on the best motorcycle highways around.

[@dariourdaneta5443]

Beautiful!! Keep rocking !!

[@rjdasilva]

Simply amazing. Thank you for charing. Great work

[@williamdickson9908]

Love your channel and this series! Absolutely amazing! Cheers!

[@toolfist88]

Also would love to travel like this all over!! Leave al my stress behind!!

[@josephd5715]

A lifelong motorcyclist, I'm really enjoying this channel. One thousand plus 'likes' and three 'thumbs down.' Clearly, that trio of viewers zigged when they meant to zag? and it's always a good cup of coffee time. Lovely presentation, Sterling.

[@nickcalderone75]

Man, do I absolutely LOVE your videos and your channel! Keep up the great work! You have inspired me to plan a trip.

[@traceh23]

Excellent work! Thank you for sharing your journey. Keep up the good work!

[@77leelg]

Thank you for the stunningly beautiful video! Beartooth Pass is a very special place in so many ways. The pass was also the high point of Robert Pirsig’s 1968 journey in the book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. In July of 2008 I retraced his route from the twin cities to the Pacific Ocean. That was my first time to the pass and I was stunned by the beauty. While riding up the Beartooth highway he talked about the “high country of the mind, the most general and abstract considerations where one has to become acquainted with the thinner air of uncertainty”. The Beartooth mountains are not just any mountains. They are an island of granite that is according to geologists up to 4 billion years old. They are some of the first rock to crystallize on planet Earth. Your video heading up to the Rock Creek overlook shows some of the 4 billion year old rock. The island of granite moved across the face of the earth to where it resides today. The rock was sculpted over thousands of years by massive glaciers of an inland sea to form their current shape. As your video shows, the glaciers created a bridge to the summit, the only way to cross the mountains with just enough room for the highway to snake to the pass. I wanted to create a beautiful video like yours in 2008 but lacked both the equipment and the talent. You have put both to excellent use! I discovered I did have a strange talent. 4 years after setting off on my journey in 2008 I discovered a hidden, invisible beauty of the Beartooth Mountains no one else knew about. Where you were sitting at the pass next to the highway is where meridian 109.47122.... passes precisely through the summit at 10,947ft! 109.47122... is the tetrahedral angle, the angle that underlies all of creation. It also underlies all of sacred geometry. You are sitting on or are very close to that angle at the pass. That is a pretty abstract consideration considering Robert Pirsig had no idea either when he crossed the summit in 1968. Since you shared something beautiful with us that can be seen, I thought I would share something beautiful that cannot be seen, heard, felt, tasted or smelled. It requires intuition. Robert Pirsig said in the book “all reality is Quality” and that facts are pre-selected before we are consciously aware of them. I hope you return to the pass one day with a GPS receiver and stand in the middle of the highway at 109.47122 degrees west and look over at the sign that says 10,947 feet. Feet comes from an old English measurement of 12 inches. An inch was defined as 3 seeds of barley. You can find the official reference for an inch at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, the reference for all meridians and time. Water and barley set the altitude, the measure of the pass above sea level. Water and barley are the primary ingredients of beer, the wildest beverage in the world with origins at the dawn of human civilization. I hope I added in some small way to the beauty of your video. I wish I had your talent but I appreciate what I was blessed with. Thanks for sharing your journey! What I described can be easily confirmed with google Earth and a few internet searches.

[@SterlingNoren]

Thanks for your insights! I read that book when I was 18 years old and it made a profound influence on my life. I appreciate your esoteric knowledge and contribution to this journey!

[@MaxFromSydney1]

@77llg, Thanks for the ZAMM reference. You’re very entitled to make your observations about your trip to Beartooth Pass, just like Robert M Pirsig did. There are others though, that just want to enjoy that bit of road for what it is, a moment of riding perfection, and nothing more intellectual or complex than that. Hopefully one day I’ll get to ride Beartooth Pass, and get around to reading ZAMM for a second time.

[@77leelg]

@@MaxFromSydney1 kind of like life.. 🙂

[@bjarnemartens]

Simple living, love it 🙏🏻

[@GotToThink4yourself]

Going back in that direction next year. Great footage, but as always the in person experience can’t be outdone by a camera. Keep it coming.

[@evanhasse]

This is one of my favorite videos of this series so far, your orchestra selection starting just after 1:27 about blew me away! Keep up the excellent work! Really enjoying this series! I think my r1100gs is gonna need to take me to some of these places this coming summer!

[@shawngreenwood7825]

Have never been to Montana so thanks for showing me beartooth pass. I love roughing it, we are kindrid spirits. I even like whiskey! Lol

[@thayekhamone2547]

You are my hero I own a klr650 planning to endeavor what you have done.

[@BoyetMoto]

im always checking youtube these days because of your sir.

[@toolfist88]

So someone wrote on my Facebook group about booth pass I looked it up and here you are I would really love to get that BMW Style! I drive a road glide Harley, this looks so cool. Can you do a video of all your coffee making instruments too great video.

[@greatfallskam]

Stunning views and superb professional footage as always. Setting up the drone shots and staging the cameras makes for a cinematic productions. Thanks for sharing your journey. Kam

[@MichaelKallelisOn2Wheels]

The one thing that keeps me from "camping" in MT or WY is the fact that it's Grizzly Country. I've been through there twice and each time stayed in Cooke City, then road Bear Tooth and into Red Lodge. Locals in Cooke City warned me about the bears and referenced a mauling, 3-4 years ago now, where a woman was mauled, in her tent, in a well known camp ground. No Thank you. Not without an appropriate firearm and light sleeping dog. I stayed at the Motel 8. Nice place and safe. But I envy you guys that can do this with no concern.

[@mexploretravel7213]

Nice video series amigo. I have the same R1200 and I love your set up too. Just don't forget to close your RH pannier !! (time point 7:55 in this video). I'll check out your FB page too.

[@austindavis3420]

Amazing place. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@joshuagorillahands8267]

I missed the twig stove! Lol. Another great video. Thanks!!

[@josephshackelford7242]

Great job on all your video's. The footage is fantastic.

[@bigken62]

This has been a joy to watch looking forward to more vids.

[@jonlongmire]

Hey Sterling, These are wonderful videos. Thank you so much for making them. I think it would be great if you would make a video about packing an ADV bike such as the GS you are riding. You have so much experience riding long distance in the backcountry and it would be great to see what you take, what you don't take, and how you pack it all. Just a thought but I think that such a video would be or real value to a lot of people. Thanks!

[@JEH-1020]

I recommend a thermacell.com mosquito repeller. Used one in Canada and Alaska with great sucess. It's fairly small and lite. Worth packing.

[@scottwhitemyer5501]

coffee is good anytime!!!!!

[@Mutu1026]

Amazing choice of music

[@philo5096]

Great vid dude , thanx.

[@asgeltv515]

What a wonderful ride sir...woo👌

[@ghostpepperrides4805]

Beautiful

[@tengtv5990]

Best nice road view