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Why Summer in Alaska is a mixed bag.

A road trip to Alaska has always been on our bucket list. And while we got to search for moose, ride to alpine lakes, and balance on sketchy ridgelines, the trip did not go to plan...
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  • @jeremie8730
    @jeremie8730 Жыл бұрын

    My weekend riding buddy, who often rides with me on our local trails, has passed a couple of years ago. My riding buddy also happens to be my wife. As such, watching you and Yuka somehow brings me to a smile whenever I watch your vids. I have always appreciated Yuka's tenacity and bravery, though at times carelessness does yield somewhat funny results. Really love your vids.

  • @ronan3454

    @ronan3454

    Жыл бұрын

  • @pepegaclapLLLLLLLLLLL

    @pepegaclapLLLLLLLLLLL

    Жыл бұрын

    If you don't mind me asking, what was the reason for your wife's passing?

  • @MrSketchyCharacter

    @MrSketchyCharacter

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing J. Good reminder to give our riding buddies a big hug, if we still can.

  • @mathilde7574
    @mathilde7574 Жыл бұрын

    Yuka’s determination to find a moose was the cutest thing! 😍 she knew what she wanted to see and she got it !

  • @TheDavidjakeson
    @TheDavidjakeson Жыл бұрын

    I spooked a sleeping moose in the Hilltop area in like 2016 I think. I was riding down the trail at like 11 PM (sometime around Summer Solstice so it was fully light out). All the sudden a moose just stood up out of a bush barely a meter from me. I almost hit a tree and sprinted the whole way back to my car. 😆 Really love this video series!

  • @AnnaleaAnimates

    @AnnaleaAnimates

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you get your bike back 😭

  • @danielhowarth8397
    @danielhowarth8397 Жыл бұрын

    What a great day it is when Eric posts a new video🙂!

  • @shortdudeofdoom
    @shortdudeofdoom Жыл бұрын

    As a local in Alaska this was super cool to see, thanks for making this video. It's too bad I didn't get to see you guys in the slopes, epic video though.

  • @deakan_neely25

    @deakan_neely25

    Жыл бұрын

    Same, I’m from up here too. Wish I would’ve caught up with you guys and said hi

  • @jamol_bames5982

    @jamol_bames5982

    Жыл бұрын

    @@deakan_neely25 i was up in anchorage when they were up there but didn't go biking then

  • @crowley_crazy8832

    @crowley_crazy8832

    Жыл бұрын

    Our thoughts exactly!

  • @kingprone7846

    @kingprone7846

    Жыл бұрын

    i didnt even know alaska was warm enough to wear a tshirt Oo

  • @deakan_neely25

    @deakan_neely25

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kingprone7846 😂 it can get into the 70s during a good summer

  • @sams9847
    @sams9847 Жыл бұрын

    As someone from Alaska, I'm always excited to see these trails showcased on KZread. I am disappointed though that there isn't any footage here from the Hillside Trails (not hilltop)

  • @Dogwithdadawg

    @Dogwithdadawg

    Жыл бұрын

    jeffs woop woop

  • @SmartestBlackGuy

    @SmartestBlackGuy

    Жыл бұрын

    Eh-line, gower-power, dig deep, and Jeff’s whoop whoop (eh-line is the best)

  • @sams9847

    @sams9847

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SmartestBlackGuy eh-line is great but personally dig deep is my fav haha

  • @johnmcneal9477
    @johnmcneal9477 Жыл бұрын

    Your drone shots over the lost lake area show what a truly beautiful area that is. I have traversed that trail more then a dozen times over the years and I never tire of the views.

  • @CaliradoKid
    @CaliradoKid Жыл бұрын

    I love watching these wild adventures! Not just the best parts of the trip but all the random things that occur along the way. What a great tour of Alaska!

  • @drbradaud
    @drbradaud Жыл бұрын

    Man this was a really great short film. Beyond the riding, just really great storytelling and cinematography. Awesome job!

  • @kasenratliff1832
    @kasenratliff1832 Жыл бұрын

    As someone from Anchorage, I haven't been able to bike in 2 months because of weather. We have had about 3 days since mid July without rain. non. stop. rain. Also I see moose in my backyard all the time, so it was pretty amusing watching you guys find them

  • @alfredopatryluk5211
    @alfredopatryluk5211 Жыл бұрын

    Yuka's face when Eric said "I wonder what he'd taste like" xD In all fairness I've had Moose burgers and they were nothing special.

  • @jasonscheffler9813

    @jasonscheffler9813

    Жыл бұрын

    I'd have to disagree with your taste assessment. Moose is delicious.

  • @FloridaFlipFlops
    @FloridaFlipFlops Жыл бұрын

    Wow, an awesome ride. We enjoyed your ride and seeing the moose. Thank you so much for sharing with us. 👍💯

  • @Garish72
    @Garish72 Жыл бұрын

    I live in the Interior of BC, and sometimes I see moose in the mountains by my house Glad you guys got to enjoy the magic too! They really are wonderful to see.

  • @franciscogomezjurado6691
    @franciscogomezjurado6691 Жыл бұрын

    Yeahhhhhhhh I was waiting for a video from BCPOV 👏🏼👏🏼

  • @jmet7635
    @jmet7635 Жыл бұрын

    “Spicy” I was like “go back!”. Sketchy!! Great video.

  • @kamsbry
    @kamsbry Жыл бұрын

    Lost Lake is one of the most picturesque rides I’ve ever done. Definitely a good one

  • @d-nicebikes
    @d-nicebikes Жыл бұрын

    Loving the diversity of your channel Eric. Had to laugh at the moose exchange commentary between you and Yuka over the 'moosely' body...lol. Alaska is definitely an experience, awesome that you got that checked off the list!

  • @casestudymtb
    @casestudymtb Жыл бұрын

    I managed to get charged by a moose in fernie last year after coming up on a mom and kid on a climb. Those muscle-y bodies are well worth avoiding. Pretty easy to get away from but not trying to pushy luck haha.

  • @henrydewald7097
    @henrydewald7097 Жыл бұрын

    The drone shots just keep getting better and better.

  • @joewagnerphoto
    @joewagnerphoto Жыл бұрын

    Filmed like a documentary. Absolutely love your style. Nicely done!

  • @Thematty635
    @Thematty635 Жыл бұрын

    I live this kind of video. You have all the riding you could dream of in it, some beautiful landscapes and scenery and an amazing story that just gives me the itch to get too Alaska somehow. Those back country trails you ride are amazing too, picturesque 👌

  • @allanmaynard8595
    @allanmaynard8595 Жыл бұрын

    These videos always make me smile. Thank You!

  • @stevemurray2737
    @stevemurray2737 Жыл бұрын

    Knee and Shin Pads.. Get some…Beautiful Shots!

  • @smckinnon
    @smckinnon Жыл бұрын

    Great video, you nailed the music choices too. Drum solo on the exposed cliffs was a nice touch 🤘

  • @kainpwnsu
    @kainpwnsu Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! The drone footage and music are extra special. What a wonderful adventure!

  • @mrvwbug4423
    @mrvwbug4423 Жыл бұрын

    Moose are a common sight on my local trail networks here in southern Wyoming too, I came down a fast downhill section a couple years ago and came across a cow and calf in the middle of the trail, stopped maybe 10ft from them and quickly backed away, thankfully the cow didn't get aggressive, though I did have to backtrack and take a different trail down. Moose are also to Trestle bike park (Winter Park, CO) what bears are to Whistler. I remember seeing a huge bull moose walking right down the middle of Rainmaker (the main jump line of Trestle) one day last year

  • @SHREDD-ED
    @SHREDD-ED Жыл бұрын

    Loved the cinematography and soundtrack!!!!

  • @qierce
    @qierce Жыл бұрын

    I couldn't thank you more for this content, I am now saving up for my first MTB! :)

  • @The5laYYer
    @The5laYYer Жыл бұрын

    Guys -BEAUTIFUL, entertaining and informative - superb video production - keep up the good work! I'm so envious of your adventures! Thank you.

  • @squidgepus
    @squidgepus Жыл бұрын

    Seriously it is points like this 12:35 that has me thinking that mountain bikers are some of the craziest people alive when it comes to the things they will do for fun. That being said love the content and always enjoy watching you and Yuka explore our lovely Province and beyond.

  • @jahrun78
    @jahrun78 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Eric, I watch a lot of youtube and wanted to let you know I immediately click on your videos because I know it will be interesting, well thought out and have amazing cinematography. Just like this one! Love watching you and Yuka, as a mountain biker and avid traveler it's super inspiring to see some of the spots you ride in the far reaches.

  • @kelvinhelmholtz
    @kelvinhelmholtz Жыл бұрын

    "probably something I should have looked up before driving 41 hours" - if I had a nickel for everytime I had that thought

  • @tessiepinkman
    @tessiepinkman Жыл бұрын

    This is exactly the way the weather works here in Scandinavia too, I'm Swedish, but live in Norway - So if you ever come here (or to Sweden), perhaps not during these months. Or well, August is great until about the 20th-25th. Just a tip!

  • @DTshredzMTByt
    @DTshredzMTByt Жыл бұрын

    Those drone shots were amazing!

  • @xav_1029
    @xav_1029 Жыл бұрын

    Rode Aleyeska a few years back. The black trails were steep tech! Brother went OTB going like 30mph on a skinny through a tundra area. ‘‘Twas a blast

  • @JamesNoBrakes
    @JamesNoBrakes Жыл бұрын

    We don't have nearly enough miles of trails, we have a few decent ones, but our bigger trails get overgrown so quickly in the summer that they become impassible in a few weeks without brushing, but that only happens once every few years. It's a constant fight to clear the brush. The winter is actually better for riding here IMO, you can ride more places. I go down to WA for excellent riding.

  • @toborobo
    @toborobo Жыл бұрын

    The funny thing is that for large parts of May and June, it was much warmer and sunnier in Alaska than it was in Seattle and Vancouver.

  • @NathanielBannish
    @NathanielBannish Жыл бұрын

    You guys should have brought a guide to Healy! There are some gnarly trails there, but yes, some of them are overgrown quite a bit in August. Also - I'm still waiting for the rain to end... Might just have to say screw it and ride Aly tomorrow anyways. Closing day and there's already snow on the mountains!

  • @youssefkarmous6227
    @youssefkarmous6227 Жыл бұрын

    Keep up the good work Eric and Yuka, Your channel is more than mountain biking now, Great drone footage, I'm surprised that you haven't crossed any grizzly though lol

  • @brennentuning2786
    @brennentuning2786 Жыл бұрын

    I grew up in Alaska, now I live in British Columbia. I saw the title and chuckled because that's what I tell people here!! Hahaha!! Glad you had a chance to see the state!!

  • @mixalisstathis274
    @mixalisstathis274 Жыл бұрын

    You guys are just great - as a couple and as hosts.

  • @Knechtschaft-supporter
    @Knechtschaft-supporter Жыл бұрын

    I went to Alaska in my summer holidays too and loved it

  • @awkward-bear3179
    @awkward-bear3179 Жыл бұрын

    I live on the peninsula and I can confirm it was VERY rainy... and still is, with very few sunny moments

  • @s0steezy
    @s0steezy Жыл бұрын

    You guys are hilarious! Awesome content and phenomenal editing, love it

  • @josesbox9555
    @josesbox95552 ай бұрын

    Thanks for coming to AK!!

  • @Civil4Dummies
    @Civil4Dummies Жыл бұрын

    I love the intro song, used it on some previous videos, but it still is fantastic.

  • @debbiegrooman5800
    @debbiegrooman5800 Жыл бұрын

    Eric, they're delicious! Very lean, but prepared correctly, a delicacy.

  • @isaacarulcheyan2905
    @isaacarulcheyan2905 Жыл бұрын

    i start m y day by checking your vids... makes me miss BC

  • @Vastafari34
    @Vastafari34 Жыл бұрын

    I love Yuka hahah she makes me laugh.

  • @NoNames-vw3bq
    @NoNames-vw3bq Жыл бұрын

    The ultimate skinny ride. Yikes! Glad Yuka's brakes were working properly again!

  • @jesselosik
    @jesselosik Жыл бұрын

    Im a local in Alaska and you all should have come up here in june or early july. There was almost no rain in the frist few months of summer! Awesome to see you guys here!

  • @Highnoonshred
    @Highnoonshred Жыл бұрын

    Love this video!!! Bucket list trip of a life time!!!!🚴‍♀️🤙🏼

  • @dallasdrew2390
    @dallasdrew2390 Жыл бұрын

    Great video guys thanks....from Australia.

  • @khoi_tran
    @khoi_tran Жыл бұрын

    Amazing videography! WOW!

  • @Icehso140
    @Icehso140 Жыл бұрын

    The moose hide up in the trees. The fact you never see them up in the trees is a testament to how well they can hide. LOL

  • @TheyForcedMyHandLE
    @TheyForcedMyHandLE Жыл бұрын

    Great video Eric. It's got to be (one of) your best. Camera work, narration, storytelling all on point.

  • @Axr24have
    @Axr24have Жыл бұрын

    Great vid guys! The irony, could have used some of that rain on Vancouver island in August.

  • @MrTonka
    @MrTonka Жыл бұрын

    Epic video Eric. Well done.

  • @dee2ski
    @dee2ski Жыл бұрын

    Be glad you're not here right now, calling for 5-8" inches of rain in Valdez next 3 days...it's def been a wet one last 5 weeks!

  • @AK-Trail-Rider
    @AK-Trail-Rider Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! I hope you get to come back when it is drier up here.

  • @timdye6602
    @timdye6602 Жыл бұрын

    The moose hunt was funny. I have the pleasure of working in Alaska a few times a year down in Valdez, I’ve had tourists literally ask me what time the bear and moose show up to eat. It always makes me laugh.

  • @wantahertzdonut
    @wantahertzdonut Жыл бұрын

    5:44 All I could hear in my head was Officer Rabbit on the phone saying "He's all bulgy, he's like a moose!" lol

  • @jorgemachado1681
    @jorgemachado1681 Жыл бұрын

    Local Alaskan mtb'r here. Come back in June or July! It truly has been a wet August, hopefully you come back and experience more Alaska has to offer!

  • @ricardocabeza4238
    @ricardocabeza4238 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing

  • @natemekis3959
    @natemekis3959 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, great production

  • @ShuKatashSam
    @ShuKatashSam Жыл бұрын

    Cause it's the Mud Season! Good stuff, keep it coming!

  • @gregbeasley2657
    @gregbeasley2657 Жыл бұрын

    There is no way I could do the knife edge ridge , the consequences are insane!

  • @davyuong4756
    @davyuong4756 Жыл бұрын

    such a high quality vid. thank you. just subscribed.

  • @turnyhead
    @turnyhead Жыл бұрын

    I think I recognized that trail in FBKS. I even recognize a stretch I helped clear.

  • @monimal4670
    @monimal4670 Жыл бұрын

    lol we did encounter a moose and her calf and then a bullmoose in kincaid, it was nuts!!

  • @KEVSTR
    @KEVSTR Жыл бұрын

    Told ya! It wouldn’t be a ride thru Kincaid without seeing those Swamp Donkeys! Time for me to come visit your town!

  • @garyharmon5386
    @garyharmon5386 Жыл бұрын

    Great video as always

  • @hawaiianpunch6534
    @hawaiianpunch6534 Жыл бұрын

    When I was there I ran into all kinds of moose on the pathways. They're big, kinda like a camel minus the hump.

  • @boni_7073
    @boni_7073 Жыл бұрын

    Nice shots, I will put them on my channel

  • @MoOutdoorsandReviews
    @MoOutdoorsandReviews Жыл бұрын

    great video, looks like a fun trip

  • @fhmtb
    @fhmtb Жыл бұрын

    I love your videos!!! i love you guys, you motivate me

  • @scottrichards4979
    @scottrichards4979 Жыл бұрын

    I was just in Winter Park, Colorado. I saw moose almost daily.

  • @trialsrob214
    @trialsrob214 Жыл бұрын

    I went to Alaska in the early 2000's, I wasn't into Mtb'ing at the time but when I walked out of the airport in anchorage the first thing I saw was a moose walking in the parking lot. while hiking I saw a few moose a bear and lots of eagles, dun times

  • @BillSkatez
    @BillSkatez Жыл бұрын

    marriage goals for sure ️ ❤️ thanks for making my morning.

  • @akairborne
    @akairborne Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for visiting, I'll share some moose or yak when you return. If it's any consolation, I'm writing this on September 14th and it's still hasn't spotted raining since July 12th.

  • @ericmonty
    @ericmonty Жыл бұрын

    Dang I’ve ridden ridgeline trails before but that’s crazy. Reminds me of your footage at Leavenworth but a bit sketchier!

  • @Leo_alaska
    @Leo_alaska Жыл бұрын

    i live in alaska the big wod jumps at hilltop are my faverate jumps in town

  • @ianbluemtb
    @ianbluemtb Жыл бұрын

    Wow! Great video especially on the moose experienced 😅

  • @Nicoisroguedemon
    @Nicoisroguedemon Жыл бұрын

    WHAT UP BCPOV WHERE IS THE FANNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @craigmaddison8254
    @craigmaddison8254 Жыл бұрын

    Moose, sounded really funny to me, I'm a Geordie from North East England and we pronounce the word 'Mouse' as 'Moose'. Another great vid BTW.

  • @tlewisAK
    @tlewisAK Жыл бұрын

    As a long time Alaskan, I have to admit, Moose taste good.

  • @liammtb.9858
    @liammtb.9858 Жыл бұрын

    I love how the first GoPro footage word was moose 😂😂

  • @ashleytombs
    @ashleytombs Жыл бұрын

    Wow Eric from 8 :13 to 8:32 is the best part of the video for me absolutely stunning And at 12:16 I wonder how many free riders have thought screw this I am going left lol

  • @darkmann12

    @darkmann12

    Жыл бұрын

    DRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHPIN

  • @ashleytombs

    @ashleytombs

    Жыл бұрын

    @@darkmann12 lol yes and after that the screaming starts the whole way down and then the moaning Going back up because the walk is going to be agony and then it all starts over again lol

  • @iggywow

    @iggywow

    Жыл бұрын

    @@darkmann12 Sam Pilgrim really has imprinted on my brain with that phrase haha

  • @deakan_neely25
    @deakan_neely25 Жыл бұрын

    Oh my gosh! I know everywhere you guys went. I’m from the Palmer area

  • @Hizashi-ff8wd
    @Hizashi-ff8wd Жыл бұрын

    Bcpov greatest biker in my history

  • @pilituraa6548
    @pilituraa6548 Жыл бұрын

    Great video , good music , epic production !

  • @PuffinPass
    @PuffinPass Жыл бұрын

    Awesome vid and the moose hunt was funny, especially when you came around the corner and she was just laying there. Glad she didn't decide to get up in protection mode though. That ridgeline though, not gonna lie I was leaning hard to the right in my chair, not a line I would choose to take myself.

  • @remcorutten4270
    @remcorutten4270 Жыл бұрын

    So nice to see

  • @dancannaday4135
    @dancannaday4135 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. Makes me want to go back to Alaska. We did not see a moose at Kinkade...

  • @vladamirtepes5567
    @vladamirtepes5567 Жыл бұрын

    amazing photography as always.

  • @s0steezy
    @s0steezy Жыл бұрын

    "That would be um, death" 😂😂😂

  • @jonysubagya
    @jonysubagya Жыл бұрын

    Great video ❤️👍

  • @bigyike
    @bigyike Жыл бұрын

    i spent a few weeks in Alaska last year. I dont know how you didnt see any moose, i saw 3 my very first day there. We landed in Fairbanks and drove down to Big Lake/Anchorage. What a beautiful state

  • @johnnyvivic8730

    @johnnyvivic8730

    Жыл бұрын

    Tell me you didn't watch the full video without telling me you didn't watch the full video - check. Lol! Come on, did you even make it halfway?

  • @shayneauer6063
    @shayneauer6063 Жыл бұрын

    You guys should have gone down to the beach at Kincaid, the view is amazing

  • @steezmuffin
    @steezmuffin Жыл бұрын

    You gotta come in June next time. All those bike packs on the kenai get super overgrown after that.