My New Favorite Place in the World

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Growing up in New Zealand with dirt bike riding as our family sport, I was lucky enough to experience tens, maybe even hundreds of trail rides - A type of dirt biking event where you just show up and ride a natural terrain circuit 'till your heart's content. Most of my fondest riding memories spawned from just such meetings as these and I got to see so much of our beautiful countryside, whilst honing skills and experience that I still rely on every weekend to this day! Friends were made, laughs were had... It's a core part my identity. Sadly the trail riding scene dried up in my hometown of Nelson some years ago, and I've been making do with private land when available, and poaching when not 😔 But late last year, I moved up to the North Island... And am pleased to report that the trail riding scene is alive and well here! It's been so great to reconnect with this childhood passion of mine - Travelling every weekend to beautiful new places, meeting likeminded people and of course doing some amazing riding. However, one event immediately separated itself from the rest: Berm Buster. I believe it's best trail ride in New Zealand, and maybe even the world... Here's why.
Berm Buster - Official Website: www.epicevents.co.nz/events/b...
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Written, Edited & Narrated by:
Ash Sowman
Starring/Helmet Cameras:
Ash Sowman - 2021 GASGAS EC350F
Brad Groombridge - 2024 Beta RR 300 2T / brad.groombridge
Ryan Davis - 2024 KTM 150 EXC / ryan_davis_64
Wil Yeoman - 2024 Yamaha YZ250F / wil_yeoman96
Pit Footage:
CD Photography (www.cdphotography.co.nz)
Ash Sowman
Archive Photos:
Mum
Old Berm Buster footage:
‪@WainuiRides‬

Пікірлер: 76

  • @stusue9733
    @stusue97332 күн бұрын

    He might not put out videos very often but they are certainly worth the watch when he does!

  • @oliverbell2567

    @oliverbell2567

    Күн бұрын

    He’s got another channel mate puts out good content

  • @stusue9733

    @stusue9733

    Күн бұрын

    @@oliverbell2567 How did I not know this? Thanks.

  • @dzzope
    @dzzope2 күн бұрын

    Your storytelling is class.. Makes me want to go there and I've only ever been on a dirt-bike once in an open field 😂

  • @terrancepepper5168

    @terrancepepper5168

    22 сағат бұрын

    Perfect place to go for your first trail ride

  • @HamishBligh-Jones
    @HamishBligh-JonesКүн бұрын

    great to see you back again ash ive been waiting for another vid for ages and now its finally here and you havent dissappointed me. keep up the great work!

  • @youknowwhattimeitis1735
    @youknowwhattimeitis17352 күн бұрын

    Ash’s videos are worth their weight in gold

  • @tomslack1952
    @tomslack1952Күн бұрын

    Berm Buster 2020 (first one after lockdown) was my first ever trail ride having just started riding dirt bikes by that stage. To say it was a baptism by fire would be a bit of an understatement. Heard there were over 1000 bikes there that weekend alone, and was an experience I’ll never forget!

  • @merinofarmeragriculturewor4623
    @merinofarmeragriculturewor46232 күн бұрын

    Awesome work ash great work u doing 👍🇦🇺

  • @LJ_Adventure79
    @LJ_Adventure792 күн бұрын

    Good to see u back bro please start posting more videos with u behind the camera and the helmet

  • @allmtbnzscottbrownhill2896
    @allmtbnzscottbrownhill2896Күн бұрын

    Awesome video, Epic events hosted some awesome rides 15-20 years ago with Desert Storm and Suzuki Sand Blast. The new owners of Epic events have elevated Berm Buster to another level. Riding paradise that could only be elevated by allowing camping like Desert Storm and Suzuki Sand Blaster had but there is simply not enough splace.

  • @LCM4x4
    @LCM4x4Күн бұрын

    Was just thinking today it would be great to have another Ash video ❤

  • @slownige
    @slownigeКүн бұрын

    Man it's been 20 years since I raced motocross... my bro does berm buster though still as he lives over that way. He loves it. Crack up seeing Renny doing suspension. Famous. Mint video 👌 by

  • @lukem20001
    @lukem20001Күн бұрын

    But you did forget to mention the free camping just off the site. But if you think the south is cold then camp there. !!!! My tent was frozen solid in November !!!! Truly the best place ever. Thanks for posting this ash. If I see you there I’ll want to shake your hand for all the great vids you make!!!

  • @chrisvozza6530
    @chrisvozza653021 сағат бұрын

    Wow amazing place and yea the dirt looks epic

  • @soundingfiber64_51
    @soundingfiber64_512 күн бұрын

    Awesome vid Ash mate. So stoked to be involved and able to go ridding with ya.

  • @fudidle
    @fudidle2 күн бұрын

    learned about my newest bucket list item today. Sick as video Ash!

  • @rezkidgamingyt4725
    @rezkidgamingyt47252 күн бұрын

    Awsome video ash love your content bro. I’ve been trying to get the guys I ride with to plan a weekend or even a whole week of riding logging roads and trails but no one has got any time always to busy. Wow I wish there was something like this around where I live

  • @aaronsteele2273
    @aaronsteele22732 күн бұрын

    Awesome video bro. I can personally say that the berm buster is a great ride but there is plenty more in the North Island just as good and in some cases better. Anyone that has done the tussock buster trail ride in Waiouru (including myself) will tell you that that was the best trail ride in all of NZ. Unfortunately they no longer do the tussock buster trail ride due to reason beyond my knowledge. But if they ever bring it back I will definitely attend!

  • @Motumatai3

    @Motumatai3

    Күн бұрын

    Have to agree completely. Berm Buster is cool, but is so popular that the pumice trail falls to pieces very quickly. The second loop is always completely whooped out and rooted. Those last three Tussock Busters: 1600 dirt bikes for 3 days in their own little village...300 kms of divine trails. Supreme!!!! Anyone interested in the history of that enormous trail ride, just search YT.

  • @xevonitechvr8201
    @xevonitechvr82012 күн бұрын

    Ay just by seeing the video i want to be there, i am from France and these types of events are rare if not never been done before here and i would be lying if i say that i don't envy you. Just by seeing this video the rider in me wants to be there with y'all. I really think that Berm Buster is now added in my check-list of motocross things i want to do at least once in my life.

  • @Michael_Shay
    @Michael_Shay2 күн бұрын

    Oh man I already have Chris Birch's videos making me desperately want to visit NZ. Such a beautiful place.

  • @RyanThompson-bo2hx
    @RyanThompson-bo2hx23 сағат бұрын

    went to my first berm buster on the 23rd. definitely going next month and the month after that

  • @MMKnight_1
    @MMKnight_12 күн бұрын

    Great comeback video! Hope to see more vids in the future

  • @Sam-zc3oe
    @Sam-zc3oe2 күн бұрын

    Nice hear cut brutha 💯💯

  • @LRH87
    @LRH872 күн бұрын

    Where you been bro?! Good to see you back. Been checking in regularly and every time 😢. 😅.

  • @064fiddyx
    @064fiddyx2 күн бұрын

    Ash have you ever been to Dansey’s Pass trail ride in North Otago? I’ve heard people have come from Australia before to do it. Hands down the best ride I’ve ever done

  • @ronlawson5819
    @ronlawson58192 күн бұрын

    Cool video thanks for sharing

  • @greybeard27
    @greybeard272 күн бұрын

    I have done the Berm Buster many times, as epic as the name of the organising company. Nice one for making such a great vid about it.

  • @thegaviscon1419
    @thegaviscon14192 күн бұрын

    Yes new video 😊

  • @richardlennon4148
    @richardlennon41482 күн бұрын

    I'm a gasgas loop guy too.

  • @samcooper4984
    @samcooper49842 күн бұрын

    I hate the wait. Bring back the goon squad.

  • @Unclej1mmy_
    @Unclej1mmy_2 күн бұрын

    love the vids bro keep it up

  • @therealbanksea
    @therealbanksea2 күн бұрын

    Your videos do more for the dirt bike scene than you think... keep it up good brother much love from south aus

  • @bushandbeachaustralia
    @bushandbeachaustralia2 күн бұрын

    More please! 🍻🤙🏽

  • @highlandcycles
    @highlandcycles2 күн бұрын

    I love it man! I am working on getting there in couple years!

  • @lukem20001
    @lukem20001Күн бұрын

    Being new to riding. About 2 years. It was one of the first long trail rides. And man. It is truly the best ever!!!! Even tho I fell off my bike at top speed and couldn’t walk for a week. HahahahahA. MY skill set not the track.

  • @stevehenley8409
    @stevehenley84092 күн бұрын

    Awesome ..

  • @nzslackie
    @nzslackie2 күн бұрын

    Long time coming! Amp'd!

  • @hiltonnewman9495
    @hiltonnewman94952 күн бұрын

    that's sick man! I didn't realize how much i missed your content till i watched the KTM killer for a 3rd time. You are my favorite dirt bike creator and hell bonus that your also from NZ so anything you say makes sense unlike the Americans. Once i get my long distance tank for my 2017 RMX450Z and a JD jet tuner i want to go on one of these berm buster rides they look very cool! I look forward to the all new dirt bike content you come out with!

  • @perrinbrown2336
    @perrinbrown233621 сағат бұрын

    Wicked clip Ash definitely a bucket list ride and well done with On-board Offroad!👍 If you want to see something other than pine trees and climb hills hundreds of metres high, and try Nutbuster level Gold Class diversions check out Te Anau Basin Trailride we're going full send next year!🤘😉

  • @loganwebb3162
    @loganwebb31622 күн бұрын

    Glad ya back on the bull baby 😊

  • @Mr_Poe
    @Mr_PoeКүн бұрын

    i ride a yz125 and go to nearly every berm buster they're some of the best trails in nz

  • @cdphotograaphy
    @cdphotograaphyКүн бұрын

    Awesome

  • @allys86nz
    @allys86nz2 күн бұрын

    Love towel po 😉

  • @crazyhorse2995
    @crazyhorse29952 күн бұрын

    Yeah boi. Onya.👍

  • @patrickkear2152
    @patrickkear21522 күн бұрын

    Have to agree with you about pumice land great riding soil

  • @dylanhedges5634
    @dylanhedges5634Күн бұрын

    NO ROCKS!! get out! (I'm in Nelson 😄)

  • @JOE-rp2cz
    @JOE-rp2czКүн бұрын

    might have to fly from perth looks unreal.

  • @samkalma8268
    @samkalma8268Күн бұрын

    Old mate got fluffy

  • @dancollins8453
    @dancollins84532 күн бұрын

    The tracks used to be even better than now. They were in a different venue every time in the Taupo area.

  • @ThisTall
    @ThisTall2 күн бұрын

    eff sakes Ash, now I gotta fly to New Zealand

  • @chimpy02
    @chimpy022 күн бұрын

    Have you thought about doing another dirt bike challenge ash ?

  • @clappedadventures
    @clappedadventures2 күн бұрын

    of course the one time i dont go to berm buster

  • @greasyjackson6703
    @greasyjackson6703Күн бұрын

    up the post ride wakey bakey

  • @aleksanderklimczak6066
    @aleksanderklimczak60662 күн бұрын

    Been to NZ with 11 friends/3 cars...roud trip for almost 3 weeks......now I wanna go back, for at least a month/island. Are those funny minibus-campers with lots of colours still available? If Yes - starting to save for my 40'th birthday trip :D

  • @Footrotflats251
    @Footrotflats2512 күн бұрын

    Man you don’t have to sell it for me, massive shoutout to the bro Ryan (who shared this video) put me up for a few nights while I was tiki touring the north island The conversation started somthing like this “You any good at riding” “yeah bro, got my green Ps” (restricted) Nek minute we’re mishing over from Hamilton to the Ngaitui ? Enviro school trail ride And I’m on his uncles brand new husky TE450? I didn’t know what to expect at all, the closest thing we have is the Stockmans rally, start off in a paddock and manage to cover every kind of terrain except desert, multiple water crossings all while the entire circuit took a couple of hours I was amazed how fuel efficient EFI bikes are (I ride an 03 DRZ400e lol) Barely even used 5L the whole day, wasent going flat out but still It was an unreal experience that I would love to be able to do again, that’s my motivation to work hard “do the mahi, get the treats!” Also There’s an poorly edited video of it on my channel from 2018 if anyone hasent seen the Ngaitutu enviro school trail ride, idk if they change the corse each year or not

  • @Footrotflats251

    @Footrotflats251

    2 күн бұрын

    I actually did the stockmans rally a year before or after? the ngatutu trail ride, tbh Nz does it better so many ways, $50 entry, no rego or licence required, not even a liability waver I don’t think where’s the stockmans rally in Victoria was like $150 for the day (6 hours riding) but you needed rego and a licence for (hence why I have a licence (pretty sure I had just got a learner licence for it, just passed the restricted car test 😅

  • @Footrotflats251

    @Footrotflats251

    2 күн бұрын

    That’s the bro at the 3.49 mark!

  • @Eametsa
    @Eametsa2 күн бұрын

    I wonder is there something like this in EU, this is sick

  • @jaceNZ75
    @jaceNZ752 күн бұрын

    ⭐Churrrrr ⭐

  • @johngray722
    @johngray7222 күн бұрын

    Were have you been

  • @chrishirini5414
    @chrishirini5414Күн бұрын

    I did the tussock buster 3 times in a row at waioru army base was freaking amazing proberly better than the berm buster

  • @VenomRoadRacing
    @VenomRoadRacing2 күн бұрын

    New ash video = click

  • @Noah-gd4ri
    @Noah-gd4ri20 сағат бұрын

    Hey ash I have been wanting the wr250f and I know you own one I just wanted to know if you think they are worth it love the vids by the way

  • @RubenWinchester
    @RubenWinchesterКүн бұрын

    I don’t really ride trails that often more of a mx person but there’s not many great mx tracks in the South Island… anyone got any recommendations?

  • @michaelroberts6299
    @michaelroberts62992 күн бұрын

    1991 and 1992 national park

  • @LiLMexican-kq7zz
    @LiLMexican-kq7zz2 күн бұрын

    Any bike recommendations for a newbie?

  • @youreasnake4548

    @youreasnake4548

    2 күн бұрын

    cr500

  • @LiLMexican-kq7zz

    @LiLMexican-kq7zz

    2 күн бұрын

    @@youreasnake4548 anything you can tell me about it

  • @064fiddyx

    @064fiddyx

    2 күн бұрын

    Depends on your size, height and age

  • @gamerbacon11

    @gamerbacon11

    2 күн бұрын

    ​@@youreasnake4548NOO😊

  • @LiLMexican-kq7zz

    @LiLMexican-kq7zz

    2 күн бұрын

    @@064fiddyx 5'2" 18 and skinny

  • @2sipsMax
    @2sipsMax2 күн бұрын

    I could only be made better with a 2 stroke lol.

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