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Bikepacking in Montana - Bailing on the Tour Divide

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Rob and I had been planning the Tour Divide bike ride since 2020. A border to border has also intrigued me. Things didn't go according to the plan... and just 5 days before the we were set to leave some things came up and I had to make a tough decision to postpone the journey
With a few train tickets to Montana and only 1 week of vacation... we made some adaptations... We would set out for whitefish where we would spend a week exploring the great Montana wilderness.
Overall we had a great time despite drastic changes to our plan. Our route had us starting from Whitefish Bike Retreat, shuttling up to Rooseville, then tracing the rim of the Koocanusa lake. Down by Libby we would start heading North East through the Kooetnai National Forest, past Dickey Lake, and go through Graves Creek and Whitefish Pass. Eventually we'd make it to Polebridge and spend some time in Glacier National park.
Overall the route on Gaia said around 230 miles with 18K feet of elevation. The elevation profile seems off to me (it didn't feel like we climbed that much).
Despite not doing the tour divide, Rob and I had a great time on this trip.

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@TheSaguache 7 месяцев назад

Best intro ever. I was supposed to thru hike the PCT in 2022. I was permitted and everything. As I planned and trained for it life changed my plans. A month before my start date it was overwhelmingly clear to me that it wasn't really going to be possible. A month after my start date we moved from the US to France. "Hell, it's bike riding." saw me all over the south of France. Best laid plans boys, best laid plans.

@GregorHalenda-Saku-Moto 10 месяцев назад

I love Rob's energy and your chemistry. It's really nice. These videos are a ton of work to shoot, edit and produce but they're real gems and fun to watch. So just a note to say it's appreciated and I'm going to enjoy wading through your channel.

@pnwbikepacking 9 месяцев назад

Thanks man! A lot of work definitely goes into these videos... I am so appreciative when people recognize that! Glad you enjoyed it!

@andrewnelson3143 2 года назад

That edit at the end- holy crap! I really appreciate your storytelling and introspection, it's a great remedy for all the bluster and machismo bike videos out there. Thank you!

@pnwbikepacking 2 года назад

Thank you Andrew, appreciate the kind words!

@al-du6lb 2 года назад

Agree. I feel like out of all the bike genres, bikepackers have the best philosophy.

@MBqOBnFB1ePkRia 3 года назад

Thanks for putting this together! I started the trip the same way you did from Portland on the train to whitefish, then spent a couple days at the whitefish bike retreat. I headed south at the beginning of July and I'm now 43 days into the GDMBR. I'm a slow rider, but I am getting there and should arrive at the Mexican border around mid September if all goes well. It was nice seeing this slice of your trip. Thanks again for all the time you put into these videos, I feel you're getting better over time.

@pnwbikepacking 3 года назад

Woo!!! Go John! Wishing you the best on the rest of your journey and congratulations in advance!

@1234five1 3 года назад

So good! I really love the slowed down pace of the video. Really appreciate you putting this together.

@pnwbikepacking 3 года назад

Thanks Rob!

@naturallyadriftphotoadvent123 3 года назад

I think you told us about this adventure, looks totally amazing! Hope you and your wife had a great time on your hike in Lamar Valley!

@stevekittel9762 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing your adventures!

@pnwbikepacking 3 года назад

You bet! Thanks for watching Steve

@HunterTravels 2 года назад

I like the train idea 💡.

@pnwbikepacking 2 года назад

It's definitely the way to do it!

@AdventurePlusMe 3 года назад

Really well done Chris! The Divide will be there next time!

@pnwbikepacking 3 года назад

Thanks. And next time hopefully the Canadian border will be open!

@danavanvoorhees3958 Год назад

Best train ride in America- Portland to Whitefish!

@JoshuaMello 3 года назад

Looks like a fun trip. Great video!

@pnwbikepacking 3 года назад

Wow thanks Josh. Maybe you can join us some day eh?

@nateums 2 года назад

Great editing and shooting

@pnwbikepacking 2 года назад

Thanks Nate!

@jkarrasch1 Год назад

Just found your channel and have been really enjoying the videos! We were backpacking the PNT which has a big road walk down Lake Koocanoosa before crossing that huge bridge. It was a hot one that summer! Thanks for the video, brought back some fond memories of that area.

@pnwbikepacking Год назад

Thanks James! Glad you enjoyed the video and love it when I can bring back good memories for people! I hope to do some more bikepacking out in this area!

@jkarrasch1 Год назад

@@pnwbikepacking Same, I would love to get back over there on a bikepacking trip. Been thinking about riding from the San Juan Islands to Whitefish and then spending some time going down the Divide.

@curtbrown7967 3 года назад

Real. Kinda familiar pivot of plans. Enjoyed this one alot

@pnwbikepacking 3 года назад

Thanks Curt!

@kylesmith4653 3 года назад

Great filming and editing, going to watch more! Really enjoyed that guys, cheers 🍻

@pnwbikepacking 3 года назад

Thanks Kyle!

@jimmccorison 3 года назад

Great video. I enjoy your travels as I plan my own.

@pnwbikepacking 3 года назад

Thanks Jim! Glad you're getting something out of these videos! Ride on!

@TheTrakker 2 года назад

Geez! You guys have a lot of fun! Another awesome adventure!

@pnwbikepacking 2 года назад

Thanks! Yeah even though we didn't do the Divide, we ended up having a really great trip!

@mhilde7744 3 года назад

After tasting, "2 yr old male, alittle dehydrated, scat-about a day old"....too funny! Thanks for the post!

@pnwbikepacking 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@mikemikemb 3 года назад

Well edited. Loved it. Would like to see this channel blow up

@pnwbikepacking 3 года назад

Thanks Mike! I had almost as much fun making the video as I did riding! Glad some people are enjoying it

@kylesmith4653 3 года назад

Round 2 for Rob is the best!

@BradRussellisAwesome 3 года назад

Excited to see the next video from the following weekend!

@pnwbikepacking 3 года назад

Oof! Not sure I have enough footage, but ill take a second look!

@BradRussellisAwesome 3 года назад

@@pnwbikepacking ohh gotcha, I thought you were previewing for the next vid. Maybe a RU-vid short (

@morty412 3 года назад

So good. Rob should get you 100k subs on the dancing alone.

@pnwbikepacking 3 года назад

Hah glad you enjoyed it. I'll try to get more of Rob dancing in future videos

@phoebeegray 3 года назад

Killer video! Beautiful footage. The bike rack footage was awesome! And oh those lakes…

@pnwbikepacking 3 года назад

Thanks Jennifer, glad you liked it! Hopefully ill be back next year for the full thing!

@Jarrod_D 3 года назад

Great trip look like a lot of fun I totally like the fact that you use the train. 🚴😃👍

@pnwbikepacking 3 года назад

Thanks Jarrod! The train added to the fun for sure.

@supermario1127 2 года назад

Excellent video and epic ride guys! Please share your GPS stats as I’d love to ride this route sometime in July. Thanks and keep the videos coming.

@BenHubbird 2 года назад

I would also love to see a GPS track of this - I have been scheming on taking the train to Montana with the bike! Also supposedly Empire Builder has trainside checked bike service now so you don't need a box. Can anyone confirm this is true?

@RobParker8 2 года назад

Hey Ben, if you leave from Seattle you don’t need a box. If you leave from Portland you do. Also, once you have checked that box there are only a couple stops you can get off and get your bike on the way back to Portland. That was a bummer for me because I was going to jump off in the Columbia Gorge but that was not possible. You should call the Amtrak station and see if they have changed the rules. The folks working there were very nice and accommodating. Chris is looking for the gps track we took.

@theoutdoorsycrew1749 3 года назад

Even though you didn't get to do the trip it was still a great video no matter if the trip is big or small it's still great watching you guys and I can't wait for the next video it looks great. Keep up the good work and who knows what will happen next year

@pnwbikepacking 3 года назад

Thanks! I appreciate the comment. Maybe ill be able to scam Rob to do the Colorado trail with me next year instead :)

@arcking007 2 года назад

Just a top notch production. Good job 👍. Really enjoyed the video. Ten years from now you'll be like, 'remember that time we went to ride the divide but did that other thing instead? Damn that was fun.'

@pnwbikepacking 2 года назад

Thanks Rex. Yeah we had a blast on this trip and look back on it fondly.

@al-du6lb 2 года назад

Epic ride. You're lucky to have a friend like Rob. Definitely like the idea of taking the train and starting from your doorstep. I've been thinking about doing that but starting on the east coast.

@pnwbikepacking 2 года назад

Glad you liked the video Al. Definitely go do it!!!

@socaljoe 3 года назад

Really good filmmaking & story telling. Your buddy is a character.

@pnwbikepacking 3 года назад

Thanks Joe!

@Ch-rl-s.L-ntz 2 года назад

Great stuff as always! 👍🙌

@pnwbikepacking 2 года назад

Thanks Charles!

@albinoroots1 3 года назад

Awesome

@pnwbikepacking 3 года назад

Thanks!

@extratomorrows 2 года назад

Great video, man. Way to keep turn a frown upside down!

@raymangelsdorf7771 2 года назад

What a great trip and a great video documenting it! Beautiful and entertaining! I'm more than a bit envious and looking forward to seeing more. Oh, and Rob.. With bear scat, those Huckleberries make all the difference don't they?!!

@pnwbikepacking 2 года назад

Thanks Ray, glad you enjoyed the video!

@SirBikesAlot 3 года назад

Drone footage is looking good Chris. Earlier this summer, I rode alongside the Koocanusa lake here in Canada, except we were calling it "Koo-Can - U-S-A" lol. I'm not actually sure how it's pronounced, but it cracked me up for some reason.

@pnwbikepacking 3 года назад

Thanks! Yeah we couldn't remember the name of the lake until we got the explanation, then it was super easy to remember! What a stunning lake! Hope you're getting SOME riding in even if they a short day rides!

@dreadsmusiclove 3 года назад

Sick video! I almost ran you cats over while you were on your Fire & Ice Caves loop near Goose Lake. Glad that Rob talked up your channel. I'm hooked.

@pnwbikepacking 3 года назад

Woo! Thanks for not running us over and glad you liked the video!

@RobParker8 3 года назад

Hahaha! I remember you! Ride on!

@mswarrior932 2 года назад

Hey man enjoyable video!! Great scenery nice lake no fish but at least you had beer!!!🍻🚴👍 I'll take the bear claw you can have the bear 💩.👀🤣😂🤣😂👍🤘

@THEBLACKANARCHIST 3 года назад

Awesome 👍

@pnwbikepacking 3 года назад

Thanks, glad you liked it.

@albert85b 2 года назад

In the movie, Rob is played by Will Ferrell.

@MichiganMountainBiker 2 года назад

What kind of bike and size is Rob ridding??

@RobParker8 2 года назад

Hey Brad, I’m riding a 2019 medium size Surly Krampus. I bought a custom made 29” Sugar wheel set in Portland Or. and I like riding 2.35 tires. They seem to be the most versatile. Please don’t ask me any technical questions because I don’t know or care. Chris told me what to buy and I just did what I was told. Hahaha! I love riding bicycles but I hate working on them! Cheers! 🍻

@pnwbikepacking 2 года назад

I'll take it from here Rob... Brad just let me know if you have any questions about Robs bike! 😂

@RobParker8 2 года назад

See.....no brain, no headaches! 😀

@MichiganMountainBiker 2 года назад

I thought it looked like a Surly! Thanks for letting me know. I thought Rob was on a Xl frame. Guess the desert fox isn't the biggest animal out there. Keep it classy guys!