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Jake Bruce
Приєднався 21 сер 2011
Colorado Trail Bikepacking (Thru-bike) 2015
Colorado Trail Bikepacking (Thru-bike) 2015
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Luke's Groomsmen Trip, Buffalo River, Arkansas
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My good friend Luke got married in the summer of 2016, and a couple months prior, I joined him and our buds for a float down the Buffalo, sleeping on the riverside, and hiking in the hills. Cameron and I managed to swamp a canoe (which we pulled out with 7 guys), Luke opened up his shin with a hatchet while cutting wood, and Daniel sliced his palm while scrambling on some rocks at the base of a...
Bike Touring the Katy Trail [VIDEO]
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Me and a buddy, Erik Gunderson (Gundy), rode our bikes from Clinton, Missouri to St. Louis, MO over the course of 4 days. It rained, it was chilly, it was hot, we ate at gas stations, we ate at restaurants, we laughed, we cried (not really), but seriously it was a fun trip with a friend that I don't spend enough time with :/ Comment if you have any questions about riding the trail yourself! :)
Colorado Trail Thru-Hike 2013 [VIDEO]
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Re-uploaded due to a muted video. This was one of the most life-changing experiences I have had so far in my life. The Colorado Trail is beautiful, challenging, rainy, snowy, hail-y, and so much more, but it is so worth it! I met some amazing people, saw incredible scenery, and ate alot of Clif Bars! Please please please, if you have any questions at all regarding gear, logistics, life-stuff, j...
Microadventure with Friends: Lawrence, Kansas (December)
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Inspired by the microadventure movement made popular by Alastair Humphreys, me and 4 very dear friends gathered out in the woods at a confluence of two rivers to share memories, laugh, and stare at the stars. Also to argue which way Lawrence was and discuss future life goals. It's truly amazing to know how much fun a night-time bike ride and wild camping can be: all before school started at 9:3...
Backpacking the Buffalo River Trail [VIDEO] BRT
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Me and 3 of my friends hiked ~35 miles from the Ponca trailhead to Pruitt, Arkansas. Many miles were walked, many laughs were shared, but all in all, a fantastic trip with great, close friends! I do not claim to own any of the songs within this video. No profit is made from this video. The songs are listed below in order: Proud Mary - by Creedence Clearwater Revival Here's to Now - by Ugly Casa...
Bike & Build: South Carolina to Santa Cruz 2014, SC2SC
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The best summer of my life. Hands down. No questions. I rode with 32 amazing people from Charleston, South Carolina to Santa Cruz, California. Throughout the 82 day adventure we had 61 riding days, 17 build days, and 4 days off. We pedaled through farmlands, mountains, sand dunes (in Oregon.. whaaat), rolling hills, and valleys. I am so incredibly lucky to have had the fortune to spend my summe...
Colorado Fun-Time Trip: Fall Break of 2014
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This is a short little video during fall break with my friends. It is by no means an edited masterpiece :) Just a drag-and-drop of the clips I captured when we were driving, hiking, eating, climbing, and whatnot! Hope you enjoy it. The song is called Re: stacks by Bon Iver I am not claiming to be the owner of the song. Below is the copyright claim giving me rights to use this for an entertainme...
Panorama Trail: Yosemite NP [VIDEO]
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This is a very simple video of my little stepbrother and me hiking the Panorama Trail to the top of Nevada Falls and taking the Mist Trail down to the bottom. I hope you guys enjoy it
Bright Angel Trail UP & DOWN Day-Hike
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This is an older video when me and my friend Phil took a stroll down Bright Angel Trail to the Colorado River and back up. It was a pretty awesome hike and not as physically draining as i thought it was going to be. If you are in good shape and don't carry an unnecessary amount of weight, you should be fine to go down and up in one day. We started at 10am on the rim and returned at 4:10pm or so...
Colorado Trail: Gear List
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This is my attempt to show and explain all of the gear i will be taking on my Colorado Trail adventure. Please, if anyone has a question about the gear list, the trip, essentials, etc. just comment or message me on UA-cam. I WOULD LOVE TO HELP! I have already been given a plethora of advice from THECHADDER5, who hiked the CT a couple years back. I hope this video is helpful to someone. Sorry ab...
Hiking Up Angel's Landing - Zion National Park - Utah
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This is just a short video on the short, but amazing hike up to the summit of Angel's Landing in Zion Naitonal Park, Utah. It was my first time being there (actually first time anywhere in the Southwest) and everything about it exceeded my expectations! I had a blast and I can't wait to go back! (Maybe big wall climb?????) The song used is titled "Itchin' On a Photograph" by Grouplove. I do not...
CHASED BY A BIGHORN SHEEP in Zion National Park
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This was during my Spring Break trip from KU (Lawrence, KS) all the way down to the Grand Canyon and Zion National Parks. It was my very first time seeing the Southwest, and man was it awesome! Enjoy the video guys :)
1974 Honda CB350F Carbs Leaking
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I just put everything back on the bike tonight. It starts up fine and actually sounds alright, but all four bowls are leaking gas. Could anyone help me out please? Thanks, Jake
Wow bro…
How did you even find this? haha! This is back when I did cool things ;)
Really glad to see this video pop up in my notifications today! Probably the first Colorado bikepacking video I found back when I first got interested in bikepacking. Beautiful video and awesome soundtrack!! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the kind comment. The UA-cam powers that be didn't like the songs that were included, so they eventually deleted it. I changed the song in question and reuploaded it for folks to enjoy; so I'm happy to hear that someone has already gotten some enjoyment out of it being available for viewing again :)
What do you do this in scenario?
Hi, I have the CB350 Four 1972. I can´t find explanation of a leak by the two upper drains in top of the carbureters body, any help?
Dang you hiked that with some adidas shoes on?! 😮
Nice video I rode the Katy trail in October
I come back to this video so many times, helps keep me motivated to get out there...... Thanks Jake.
I'm super humbled by this, thank you a ton for leaving this comment. It helps encourage me to keep making videos like this (although it has been a while). I also come back to this video when I'm missing the trail, which is often :)
Here again, a few bourbons in looking for motivation when the world is in such a rough place.
Good video man, enjoyed it and just subscribed to your channel. I'm from county Durham in the UK and I love watching peoples videos from other countries, maybe you could subscribe to my channel B L O T outdoors show.
Lol. Man you get an extra gold star for summiting in a pair of Stan Smiths!!! Well done, man!
Haha! Thank you man. This was my first hiking trip, so I didn't have much gear. Brought my high school backpack with me for carrying snacks lol. It was such an awesome hike. Thanks for commenting.
i legit thought they were bowling shoes
By far one of the best Bikepacking video adventures of the Colorado Trail ! Well Done ! Hope you'll try it again someday !
Thank you man! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video! It'll be 5 years this coming summer. Time sure does fly by. Thanks for the kind words!!
38K views?!?! PONCA!
Haha! You know it my man ;) Let's go on an adventure and make another video soon. Need to put it in the calendar and just stinkin do it lol
Im planning on doing segment 22 through to Durango and taking the train back to Silverton and backtrack to Sprink Creek pass (beginning of segment 22). Is that the most scenic area? I would try to whole thing but the logistics of getting back to the beginning are too complicated. How many miles did you cover a day on average? And how did your legs feel each morning?
Hey! In my opinion, yes, that section is incredibly beautiful and is my favorite part of the entire CT (having backpacked and bikepacked it once each). Daily mileage really depends on your endurance and location along the CT, as there are quick and slow parts of the trail. If you're in decent shape and used to altitude, riding that section could be done in 2 long-ish days. 3 days would allow for a more relaxed pace / longer breaks. And my legs were always a bit tired, but it was totally fine :)
Hey Jake. I was just wondering how you are doing? Any new adventures? I Hope life is treating you well. This video helped to inspire my Houston to Sacramento MTB ride in May-June 2016. Still love the music from this video. Much respect brother.
Hey Jeff! Super encouraged by your comment man. That's really awesome to hear about your trip and this video's small part in inspiring it! As far as new adventures go, newly married and doing smaller weekend trips, which has been a blast! I'm playing around with the idea of racing the Great Divide in 2020 or maybe the CT instead. Something big in 2020 is happening though!! haha! Really appreciate the comment man. Keep on keepin' on :)
great video and great back round music
great part of the country to ride through, looks pretty flat for biking , did you all have fun, looks like it, great video
It was very flat. It follows an old rail line, mostly along the Missouri River, so there is very little elevation gain throughout the route. So get used to sitting for extended periods of time (there's no need to get out of your saddle for steep climbs. There are none, lol!). But overall the experience was very fun and one I'm glad that me and my friend did. Some great memories there. Thanks for the comment, John!
great video, lots of fun to watch, great job
really a great video, and the music was awesome, great job, hope there's more
Thanks for the kind words John! I haven't uploaded any videos in quite some time, but I do have some footage just sitting on a drive waiting to be edited. Might do something epic again this summer or next :) Take care!
Have you or will you be doing more videos
Hey! Ya, I do plan on posting more videos :) I currently have a bikepacking trip planned for 2019 which I'll make a video for. And various past trips that I just haven't gotten around to editing. But yes, I definitely plan on keeping this channel active, just not posting a video every week or anything. That's just too much for me. Thanks for the comment and subscription man!
Dude great opening song...
really a great video,it was super
Thanks John :)
Dude, where’s your bike packing video of the Colorado trail? Love watching that and I can’t find it!
Sadly, it got flagged for the music in it :/ Not the first time that has happened to a fairly successful video of mine, I should learn my lesson haha! I'll try pushing back tomorrow and it may come back online. If not, I'll re-upload it without the flagged song. Thanks for the comment Zach! Super glad you enjoy the video!
Great video! What camera do you use?
Thanks Tim :) I used an older GoPro 3. It's what I have and it gets the job done haha
It looks much nicer than the older GoPro (basic???) that I barrow from my daughter. Time to upgrade!
@@jtelvis3 haha! Ya, it is very impressive how far along camera technology has come! I'll be using this same camera most likely until it dies on me.. gets the job done :)
INCREDIBLE JOURNEY!!! Awesome video and perfect soundtrack! Amazing!!! Thank you for taking us along!
Thanks for the kind words Tim! Really glad you enjoyed the video :)
Ditch the case for the pocket rocket stove as it serves no other use. Just wrap a bandanna around it and store it in your pot.
Man its so cool. I live in nw pacific planning to drive to Colorado with my bike. You inspired me.
Thanks man! Hope your adventure is so much fun :)
yeah me to
Nice!
Right on man!!! Well done. I did it in 2008 and I have to do it again.....
Dude, the CT was so amazing! I really miss being in the mountains sometimes and the simplicity of it all. So so good man! Thanks for the comment, take care :)
Bike & Build!! I'm a CUS14 and CD15 alumn
Blake Dempsey hey Blake! That's awesome man. Definitely miss the B&B crew. Nobody is too close to me in KC, maybe an 8 hour drive to Denver. I need to head west and hang with some folks in the mountains! Thank you for the comment man.
You're in KC?? Me and my girlfriend just moved out here from CO back in october! We should get together and go for a ride or grab a beer sometime
Blake Dempsey Duuuude! Yes! Send me a message with your email or cell # and we can plan a time! That would be fun. I'm currently in Taiwan for work, so communication might be spotty until Friday haha
Great video. Epic adventure. Enjoyed the music.
Kris Nordberg Thanks Kris! It was a crazy time.
What kind of bike is that?
It's a 2013 Salsa El Mariachi 2. It was good :) Heavy, but trustworthy for sure
Very cool! Do you have any tips for a traditional backpacker getting into biking? I still like to hike, but would like to opt for shorter long distance trips that biking allows.
I was in the same position as you actually. This was my first bikepacking trip and I simply used all of my backpacking gear. I'd encourage you to take a short-ish trip (2-4 days) without investing too much into bikepacking specific gear. This will help you see how much you enjoy the bikepacking activity. If you have enough gear to backpack, then you have enough gear to bikepack (assuming you have a bicycle lol). As far as tips go, I'd say just plan a weekend trip and do it! It'll be worth it I promise :)
This might sound weird, but I just spent 25 minutes riding my exercise bike, my 60" TV a meter and a half from my face, playing this video. There might have been weed involved, but I cannot comment on that at this time. You see, I used to mountain bike a ton, but as life would have it, I don't do that anymore. So I was wondering what it would do to my brain and how strong an illusion I could get it into. It was fucking awesome :) I was banking, standing, rattling... totally got into it. So thanks for the video. Made my evening ;) (edit: diction)
How much is your base weight?
You boys from Kentucky? Thought I seen a WKU shirt.
Hey! One of my buddies in the video went to college in Kentucky. But I'm from Kansas :) Thanks for the comment man.
Same problem, I know I'm late, I hit um with a hammer, I have the same bike too, said screw it and gonna have some body else do it
Thanks for the great video. I'm hoping to hike this summer 18, but it will be my first long distance hike. I'm going to be getting that CT handbook you discussed in your other video, but I've never done a hike needing resupplies. Is it relatively easy to get into towns (because that seems like the most sketch part as I try plan this out in my mind). Also, I notice most of the trail seems to be pretty well defined (and I know you had a couple of times where you went the wrong way for a bit), but was it for the most part, fairly easy to determine where to go?
Hey Chris! Thanks for your kind words :) I'll list some answers below for ya: 1.) Getting into towns was actually one of the pretty fun parts about thru hiking. I had never hitch-hiked before, but I never had a negative experience (other than waiting up to an hour at US-50 highway). And also, if you are still very nervous about it, find a hiking buddy on the trail and see if they are heading to the same town. Hitching in pairs or groups is always safer (and fun!). 2.) Yes, the CT is incredibly well marked and easy to follow. As long as you keep your head up and notice the signs, you will be fine. Both times when I got turned around its because I was staring at my feet and zoned out. There are many trail junctions, but almost always there is a sign :) And if there isn't, the CT handbook has turn by turn directions for the entire length. It's an awesome handbook. Very useful. Hopefully that helps! Don't hesitate to ask more questions! The CT is awesome and I hope you experience it in full :) ~ Jake
01:52 nobody saw the bear on the left?
hmm. I even looked back at the video and couldn't find a bear haha!
6 hours is impressive
Terrific video. Awesome music. You ended the trail with different friends (and a different tent) than what you started with - was this a thru-hike or segment? Also, I'm curious to know in what ways it was life-changing? I really appreciate the work you put into this!
Hey Kirk! Thanks for the kind words. And good noticing the different friends and tent haha! So the guys I started with ended up calling it when we were in Breckenridge. I continued solo for a couple more days and met the guy (Jesse) and the girl (Laine) later that week. It was awesome to have a new trail family and hike / camp together. It honestly couldn't have worked out any better. This explains the tent change: my buddy and I were sharing the load of an REI half dome tent. Once he called it quits, I learned it was too big to fit it in my pack (46L Osprey). So we took a few buses to arrive in Dillon, CO where I bought that Big Agnes tent (still use it often). It was expensive but definitely worth it :) Also, yes, this was a thru-hike for me. The trip was life-changing in a few ways. Meeting people on trail and sharing stories and laughs were among the highlights of that hike. Overcoming difficult days where you feel pretty down. Experiencing the beauty of the trail and taking in those high moments. Being able to just sit and look and realize how lucky I was to have the means to take a month off and just hike was incredible. It's an experience that I'll never forget and I still think about it often! Thanks Kirk, let me know if you have any more questions. ~ Jake
I couldn't have said it any better. Love the story, especially the part of your buds calling it quits. My buddy and I started out and then met a gal in Leadville who was hiking solo and was a day behind us as she came off at the first Leadville exit. So, she left town a dy early and we met back up the following day. All was going well and we get to Twin Lakes and have camp set up, get a fire going, you know the drill. Well, along comes a dude walking into camp and asked if he could throw down under a tree next to camp. The gal that was now with us replied, as long as you will roast marshmallows with us. He cracked up and said well hell yes. Good times man good times. BTW we all stuck together for the remainder of the trip and are still friends today.
Hello! I love your vids! They are beyond helpful for my planning. I just have 2 questions for you. 1) How many pairs of clothes did you bring. This should be my 1st time backpacking but clothing worn & carried seem very minimal. Is this normal? 2) I want to thru hike as well, and spend a few nights at hostels. But I cant find anything cheaper that $75. 3) I should be getting the CT guide soon, Was it much use to you? Thanks a bunch!
Hey Jean! 1.) I only brought what I showed in the video. That was two pairs of underwear, one pair of shorts, one t-shirt, one wool long sleeve, down jacket, and a rain jacket. There were a couple accessories like a beanie and wool socks, but that is up to you. This clothing list is pretty typical I'd say, but bring whatever makes you comfortable. You can always mail things home if you don't use them. 2.) Every hostel I stayed in was $10-20. I promise you that you will never be charged $75 for one night in a hostel. (assuming you are okay with the bunk rooms and are not requesting a private room. If you are, then $75 may make sense). 3.) The guide is good, but the CT Databook is definitely more helpful when you're on the trail. It tells you directions, water availability (very important), campsites, etc. I would highly recommend bringing this booklet with you. It is pocket sized. Thanks! ~ Jake
Hey, cool video! I just wanted to ask what you would recommend: Biking or hiking the CT since you did both? Because I'm not from the US I can only do one during my time there next year, and I was wondering what would be the best for this trail. I really like those bikepacking videos, but I would have to rent the equipment and technical failures, like the broken pump, could end it rather easily, whereas with hiking it's "just" your body against nature. Or am I completly wrong with that mindset?
Hey there! If you have the time to hike the entire trail, I would recommend doing that instead of biking it. This is completely personal opinion, I just want to point that out. But I found that biking it was 50% pushing my bike and 20% surviving descents. There are definitely sections that are amazing and worth it, but overall, I enjoyed hiking the CT so much more. For you, it is much simpler to just bring a backpack and start. It is less frustrating (in my opinion) than biking the trail. It feels like more of a natural way to interact with the environment. You don't need to detour the wilderness areas (some of the best parts of the CT). You meet more people who are going the same pace as you and it is possible to become very close to those you hike with (conversation while thru-biking is pretty tough to have). Overall, hiking and biking the CT are so different from each other. If I had the time to do only one, I would hike it again in a heartbeat :) Hope that helped. ~ Jake
That was the perfect answer thank you! I was kinda thinking the same but after seeing all those mountainbike videos I thought that might be smth. cool too. But yeah for the first experience I'm going to hike it next year! Thanks
Cool video man, pretty relaxing to watch
Thanks Connor :)
I have the same problem in my CB500t. How did you fox the problem?
Great video of your adventure! What month did you start?
Thanks Roger :) I started in early August. A great time to be on the trail for sure
Sick. Thinkin of doing it this week.
That's a great video. Nice job!
I would like to ask, which month of the year you did this hike? Going there next month. Nice Video!
Hi Carlo :) We hiked this trail in late May. Have fun on your trip!
Cool song selection bro!
Thanks man :) I dig it, haha
Nice video. Which towns did you overnight in?
Wow! Really good video. A good selection of things to video. I am for sure going to ride on the Katy Trail. It looks like great fun. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the comment Mike :) I hope you have a great time!
Excellent views!! Music was too much... subpar.... rather hear you talking
Love Bike Packing, I do it all n Florida. But I feel like it would be so much enjoyable in Colorado with my mountain bike.
It's a pretty cool place :) But enjoying adventure where you live is awesome!