I Found an Alpine Forest in the Desert on my Tiny Motorcycle

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Riding a Honda Trail 125 motorcycle in the White Mountains of Eastern Arizona to escape the summertime heat of the desert.
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@billmartin3198 3 дня назад

Love the concept of having the van as a remote base camp to come back to after a long day exploring on the bike.

@SterlingNoren 3 дня назад

As I get older I find I appreciate the creature comforts a bit more. So much of my bike travels have been roughing it, now I'm "smoothing it"!

@adventurearyck64 3 дня назад

Bill, I've been up in the PNW on OHV areas, BLM and sno-lots this summer with an old GS, 525 and 300. Rode the bdrs and all of the local riding areas. It's been handy to pick the right tool for riding that day and easier to work around weather. Starlink makes trading possible between 4-8am, the rest of the day riding, and you get to park in the middle and ride the BDR both ways🤣

@jrodriguez8216 3 дня назад

@@SterlingNoren “Smoothing it”, I like it,. You may have coined a new biker saying 😊

@billmartin3198 3 дня назад

@@adventurearyck64 Ah, very nice! I like yer style!

@billmartin3198 3 дня назад

@@jrodriguez8216 Pretty sure Eva gets all the credit for the term "Smoothing It". This according to Sterling himself about 3 years ago when he posted Riding Solo - Episode 12. 😉

@tracythorleifson 3 дня назад

You really do have the eye of artist, Sterling. Your work is often beautiful, but this video was just magical. Of course, Apache National Forest scenery doesn’t hurt! 😃😃😃💯

@robedmunds7163 3 дня назад

Leaving your two big bikes at home and having a fantastic journey on a little bike is really impressive. It shows we should always reevaluate what we do and have a flexible mindset.

@trey8367 День назад

😂

@Richard-ej4zi 3 дня назад

This is a professional grade video. Thank you, Sterling, for your passion and time. These trails are on my to-do list now.

@Richard-ej4zi 2 дня назад

May I ask how do you like your hitch bike carrier and which model it is? Thank you so much.

@8rett 3 дня назад

Absolutely loving the music choice at ~10 minutes in! What a great adventure. The New Mexico side of these mountains (the Mogollon) was and forever will be my favorite place to escape from the world

@billmartin3198 3 дня назад

I really like the music at 14:09 Perfect captures the mood I think I'd be in riding there.

@joecarpenter2034 3 дня назад

Thank you so much for a great trip this Sunday morning.

@lorenmars5244 3 дня назад

Can't ride today, I need new tires. Itchin to ride and this video is killin me. Love my state of AZ. Great work again Sterling, thanks.

@glennsmith1040 3 дня назад

Fantastic countryside Sterling. Mountain's are magical. Great video, thanks for sharing.

@davidinghram2494 3 дня назад

A very nice video to enjoy with my lunch today. Thanks Sterling!

@josephd5715 3 дня назад

Sometimes we forget that there is so much beauty in our own backyard. Thanks for the reminder, Sterling. ✌♥

@aBluegrassPicker 3 дня назад

Great roads! Bonus points for the Kermit chair in the background at the end.

@andy-pk2pe 3 дня назад

Brilliant. Thank you for making yet another fantastic video. Beautiful scenery and very relaxing. I also enjoyed the choice of music. I was just a bit disappointed that you didnt include your cooking as i like to watch that aswell . Thanks Sterling, looking forward to the next one

@skipstang 3 дня назад

Thank for this Sterling! Perfectly timed with the final days of this never ending summer. Another adventure destination added to the list!

@deborahlewis9128 3 дня назад

Sterling, I just love watching your videos! Thank you so much!

@adventurearyck64 3 дня назад

Thank You Sterling! Great video ❤

@richardrobertson9501 3 дня назад

Good morning Stirling, another beautifully crafted video. Loved the ride through the mountains on this windy morning in Manitoba. Pure enjoyment.

@Uts9000 3 дня назад

great, just great

@duanerowland2453 3 дня назад

Used to spend my summers n the New Mexico side of that area. Absolutely gorgeous, from Blue up to Alpine, and all the way out to Springerville. Those Forest Service roads around Escadilla from Luna, NM over to Springerville/Eager, AZ are some of my fondest memories. Used to hit those with my Grandpa in his old Datusn pickup. :) Great times.

@chrisd4283 5 часов назад

I’m so thankful we live in the same state and you can show me the beauty that I still need to see her for myself. Thank you.

@chriscm6461 День назад

Beautifully shot film Sterling, thank you. Tiny wee bike is doing well indeed.👍😊

@wallacerobertsconsulting2894 3 дня назад

Love your videography, Sterling. Thanks for taking us along on the ride.

@joaocopola9467 3 дня назад

Beautiful shots....you're the man 👏👏👏

@SterlingNoren 3 дня назад

Thank you 🙌

@g.s.3450 2 дня назад

Great video! I used to take my kids to Alpine every summer, and they liked it better than going to Disneyland! The Alpine region is wonderful. Thanks for the well done video.

@neilurquhart8622 3 дня назад

Stirling: Brilliant as always, superb photography and editing. (Time consuming to set up the camera, ride through the picture then go back to pick up the camera). Much appreciation from Cambridge UK🇬🇧

@davidskeen4000 3 дня назад

Thank you for all your efforts to make and share this adventure. Excellent work.

@dankorolyk5917 День назад

Fantastic scenery,who would have thought,thanks.

@thirdcoastvolkswerks2195 3 дня назад

Great photography as always, Sterling.

@michaelparish2435 3 дня назад

What a great video!! Awesome Thank you.

@ljoelmchanley3676 2 дня назад

I do believe you have one of the best jobs on the planet, thanks for the hard work!

@SterlingNoren День назад

You betcha!

@marcotoivovideo 3 дня назад

Gorgeous!! We rode some of those roads quite a few years back. Stunning scenery!! We did venture into New Mexico for about three miles and were rewarded with hail for those miles!! Then climbed up out of Blue back towards camp by Hannigan Meadow. Thanks for this trip and memory!

@SterlingNoren 2 дня назад

Motorcycles make memories that’s for sure!

@twowheelrodeo 2 дня назад

Out of all the videos on RU-vid some of yours are truly my favorite. The quality always has something new to offer while maintaining a balance that becomes familiar.

@SterlingNoren День назад

Thank you so much!

@brucegerken1063 3 дня назад

Great video thank you very well done as always.

@JoelStorm-j3u День назад

that looks like a really fun time!!! and I'm loving your little bike too!

@clarkleakins879 3 дня назад

Fabulous! Reminds me of my younger days exploring the Sierra Nevada on my Honda Trail 90. So much experience on just a few dollars of fuel.

@SterlingNoren 3 дня назад

113 miles/gallon

@outlaw7x77 3 дня назад

It's refreshing to see a guy's willing to step down to a 125cc Dual Sport. I had a 1985 Honda CT 110cc. I used it for quite a few years while my kids were little and $ was a bit tighter. The youtube channel...can't remember the name...rode his CT90 all over the world...British guy...BRAVO!!! Anyway, thanks...love your content...I live very near Mt Rainier...I have a XR650R Honda, but I'd love to puttz up the backside of Mt Rainier Foothills with you, waterfalls, lakes, rivers, etc......I know where Sasquatch lives, if you know what I mean. June is best time...but snow can still get in the way...still...this part of Washington is among the best in the world for beauty...❤

@SterlingNoren 3 дня назад

Love it. I lived in WA state for 23 years and traveled all the roads!

@georgegolitzin6196 3 дня назад

Ed March, c90adventures. Based in Moab now. Check out his mini jeep series, it’s hysterical.

@UltralightMotorcycleCamping День назад

I love seeing the little Honda Trail 125 out exploring the back roads of beautiful Arizona. It seems that every time you post a video of one of your adventures, I add another area to my list of places to ride and moto camp and the Blue Mountain is no exception. Google Maps shows two Blue Mountains in Arizona. One is north of Phoenix but you seem to be on the eastern edge of the state where I could presumably camp in the Apache or Sitgreaves national forests. Thank you for taking the time and making the effort to make such gorgeous documentaries of your adventures. You are much appreciated.

@SterlingNoren День назад

Yes, on the east side of the state there are actually the white Mountains and the blue Mountains

@PyramidHead76 2 дня назад

Great content, great photos, great to see a 125 living a hard life :)

@Bikergramp57 3 дня назад

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. You have inspired me to look at some small dual-sport bikes and maybe take up moto-camping.

@knappdaddy 2 дня назад

I love how you have proven you don’t need a big expensive adventure bike to get out and have a big adventure !! What a great time you’ve been having on this great little bike !!

@trey8367 День назад

🤢

@SterlingNoren День назад

So much fun indeed!

@trey8367 22 часа назад

🤡@@SterlingNoren

@psjasker 3 дня назад

Your camera work is next level. Thoroughly enjoyable on my 65” TV

@TerryManitoba 3 дня назад

I agree - 95% of my YT watchin' is through my Apple TV on a 65" er

@SterlingNoren 3 дня назад

That's what I like to hear - big screen enjoyment!

@TerryManitoba 3 дня назад

@@SterlingNoren Well some of us have to put our Big Boy pants on🤡

@prescoln 2 дня назад

Would love to see a breakdown of your van build and short history on how you made it happen!

@SterlingNoren День назад

Good idea!

@JasonNareau 21 час назад

This is a great video. It is nice to see you enjoying the adventure.

@marklawrence4596 3 дня назад

Your "Tiny Motorcycle" adventures look very relaxing! At 67 my KLR is a bit heavy on the VT forest roads maybe a Trail 125 is in my future! Great video. Thanks!

@SterlingNoren 3 дня назад

I'm not getting rid of my bigger bikes but certainly feels a little bit more relaxing to me :-)

@marklawrence4596 2 дня назад

No, I wouldn't think so. You have too many more BDR films and other projects in your future I imagine. I love those films too!!

@michaelledford3315 3 дня назад

As always a great video! When you first showed your camp set up I saw two chairs outside the van. I thought Eva was joining you. Hopefully, I can be at your ride in April then ride up in the area you are in now. Safe travels sir!

@650gringo 3 дня назад

I think I saw you and your Honda stop at the Alpine store late one evening this summer. I remember wondering how the bike ran at 8000 foot altitude. The sight of you enjoying the cool country on a small light weight dirt road capable bike got me wishing for the same thing. Tomorrow I am going to look at a Yamaha TW200.

@gregc6661 День назад

Great video! That’s got to be one of the most beautiful parts of Arizona

@SterlingNoren 21 час назад

Couldn't agree more!

@marcoluoma3770 3 дня назад

Hard to believe this is AZ. As always, your videos are the best ADV bike videos on YT. Thank you.

@SterlingNoren 3 дня назад

Thanks for being here!

@emfl4437 3 дня назад

Thanks so much for sharing your moto-adventure s. I am about 2 weeks away from an annual dirt-bike camping trip. Cheers

@SterlingNoren 3 дня назад

Have fun!

@capng 3 дня назад

So far I've only watched a couple of your videos, but I've subscribed because of the really good quality video & audio presentations that you put together. I'm impressed with your video work, the good quality audio without the music suddenly going up several decibels in volume (& good music at that). Your video work includes great editing of the various cameras & drone shots. Kudos! Well done!

@SterlingNoren 2 дня назад

Music is important but as with all editing techniques I find that there is a fine line and less is more usually. Thank you.

@AzPauly 2 дня назад

Beautiful ride! I had a similar experience in the Coconino Forest last month putting just under 200mi on my dual sport and camping at 7200ft for a couple nights 👍

@SterlingNoren 2 дня назад

Fantastic!

@gregoryeastman6804 3 дня назад

Great video I live over in Tucson I am going to have to get my **** up there. Driven through that area on 191 but I haven't explored the dirt roads and I definitely want to, thanks for this video great job

@SterlingNoren 3 дня назад

Such a nice place to be in the summer!

@wadewhite1006 3 дня назад

Love the White Mountains! Great video! I usually set up basecamp outside of Alpine, Az. I once counted 100+ elk in one meadow! Trout fishing is also great in this area.Thanks for all you do!

@greenrush4313 3 дня назад

Great bike.I used to have it but traded it in I live in az. Wife and i rv all over the country so i put a heavy lift on and got pan America.Its a blast.Really good video. I have sunscribed.Thanks much and be safe on your travels

@SterlingNoren День назад

Thanks and welcome!

@wanderlpnw 3 дня назад

Beautiful! I recommend Hawley Lake on the Apache reservation if you haven't been up there.

@laurieberg2880 2 дня назад

Thank you

@samhill3496 3 дня назад

Love it going up to Alpine and Mormon Lake area. Lots between Threeway and there. Camped several places. It's cool. And has some water. Good vid Sterling. Very cinematic. safe rides

@SterlingNoren 2 дня назад

It's an inspiring area to slow down and see more!

@samhill3496 2 дня назад

@@SterlingNoren lot to see for certain. Winter can be brutal but beautiful. I had some mines and in general just rode around in the area. Good to get the hell away from the maddening crowd.

@yamittr250 3 дня назад

Hey, I see HOW to NOW see elevation thanks. Had this GPS for a year and couldn't figure that out. WAHOOOO. Looks like 5K on the bike with GPS on, more done tho. Love your video's and had no idea that state had woods and water. Keep em coming Sir..

@SterlingNoren 2 дня назад

I’ve learned a lot about elevation because of motorcycling.

@richardvalitalo3670 3 дня назад

Wow, great way to beat the heat,late july/august was really hot riding in the midwest.

@Desert2snowoffwego 3 дня назад

Very nice production! What a treat to find this video of an area that I used to travel nearly 40 years ago--the White Mts, the high platau

@SterlingNoren 3 дня назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@erikjensen6503 3 дня назад

My old stomping grounds!

@propwash66 3 дня назад

It's work with benefits

@georgegolitzin6196 3 дня назад

Love the carousel music around 10 minutes… Thinking hard about a 250 dual sport, I’ve had it with heavy advs. 🤨

@SterlingNoren День назад

Nice to have a choice what to ride.

@rondarrelladventures8843 3 дня назад

great video

@TerryManitoba 3 дня назад

How much have drone changed YT visuals! Butler maps ROCK - I've been using the highway version since their inception. (& still use the old maps I bought 15 ish years ago) Nice seeing the little Honda NOT overburdened with you touring set up👍

@williambanzhof9739 День назад

EXCELLENT!

@michaelsupple6081 3 дня назад

Sterling, I would highly recommend you replace those open S hooks on your tie down straps with the gated style S hooks. I had two open S hooks come loose. Fortunately I had a back up strap attached to my roof rack or the bikes would have fallen off. I've even gone so far as to replace the S hooks with locking climber grade carabiners. I also have a Trail 125 in my little stable of three. It's such a fun bike especially for what you are doing.

@SterlingNoren 3 дня назад

Thanks for the tip!

@michaelmurdock4607 3 дня назад

I've always doubled them in opposite directions. Never considered locking carabiner. I will have to look into those.

@michaelsupple6081 3 дня назад

@@SterlingNoren I highly recommend Rhino Straps.

@ruckinehround6965 День назад

Love it…..new subscriber, just awesome.

@SterlingNoren 21 час назад

Thanks and welcome

@Ben47471 3 дня назад

I would love to explore that area, I think I was close to there when i rode the NMBDR I I did not spend any time just passed through. great video as usual

@SterlingNoren 2 дня назад

I did not spend any time and just passed through… How many times do we do that in life?

@Desertfox92308 3 дня назад

Great scenery and music! I only lived in Arizona for a short time, wish I could have ridden in that area. I live in the PNW now, so it's pretty good where I live. Lol.

@SterlingNoren 3 дня назад

PNW has great roads too!

@johnsikessikes5404 2 дня назад

Kairological time (greek). Time that is rich in things that can't be measured. Why we travel.

@evnthrzon 3 дня назад

I was up there in the late 90s. Only seen 1 car from New Mexico. Was very remote back then. Probably hasn't changed. If your lucky you might get to see some strange flying stuff😉 Was told through some off beat info some of the Area 51 stuff is stationed there. Don't know how true are not. Seems like a perfect place for that.. Anyways thanks for the videos.

@SterlingNoren 2 дня назад

One of the most famous UFO abductions in history took place in that area…

@johanballin6601 3 дня назад

Great video and audio as usual from your work. Soundtrack please?

@SterlingNoren 3 дня назад

I get my music through Epidemic Sound. You might have a look there :-)

@AmpedRider 2 дня назад

Another inspirational video from the Master of moto videos. Since this summer's never ending heat continues in Phoenix, I will travel up to the area that you rode for some cooler riding and soothing scenery. I've been up 191 many times but you have inspired me to explore the dirt in that area. Thank you Sterling! PS - how did you fuel that little bike for a 150 mile ride?

@SterlingNoren 2 дня назад

You will enjoy the back roads up there. I can go about 160 miles per tank.

@billmartin3198 3 дня назад

So, was Hannagan Meadow Lodge open? No footage inside makes me think no??

@SterlingNoren 3 дня назад

Not open that day. Only food was for the hummingbirds!

@mehriarabdouli54 3 дня назад

Thank you, I find extra use for my van. Would you tell me where you get the topbox from? Thank you in advance

@SterlingNoren 3 дня назад

Top Box - amzn.to/3BuZ029

@davedeeley9678 22 часа назад

Beautiful countryside expertly captured! How late in the year (or early in the season) can you ride there?

@SterlingNoren 21 час назад

Im not exactly sure. Until the first snow and cold... November maybe?

@8th_Decade_Adventures 3 дня назад

Hi Sterling. I enjoyed your video. I am your neighbor in Santa Fe. I have a question. Do you put a cover on your Honda Trail 125 seat to make it more comfortable? If so, which one? Or have you replaced the OEM saddle? Any info u have is appreciated. Sam

@SterlingNoren 3 дня назад

No cover, original seat :-)

@ddavis2390 3 дня назад

Can you please tell me where you got your windshield and mounting bracket? Thanks.

@SterlingNoren 3 дня назад

I ordered it from someplace in Thailand I believe. Might have been through Facebook. Not a lot of after market parts here in the USA.

@johnsaranchuk 3 дня назад

Will you be doing GS adventures again soon?

@SterlingNoren 3 дня назад

Oh yeah, I just need to finish what I started - the best dirt roads in AZ on the little Honda. There's about 15 of them total and I want to finish before the end of the year. But I will be back on the GS and the Husky too.

@trey8367 День назад

@😂SterlingNoren

@scottschwen7558 3 дня назад

Great video - putting it on our must ride list ! Your videos are top notch ! Scott & Janelle Boise, Idaho, USA, Earth 🌎 Yamaha Super Tenere ES 1200 . RIDE & BE FREE !!!

@SterlingNoren День назад

Thanks Idaho!

@martinlegassey6035 3 дня назад

Unbelievable

@salorjim1000 3 дня назад

Are you using the Arizona dirt road map or the BDR map?

@SterlingNoren 3 дня назад

The Arizona Adventure Series map - best dirt roads. It's new.

@salorjim1000 3 дня назад

@@SterlingNoren Great, thanks for the reply. I am in SoCal and have a bunch of bikes but not an offroad rider at all so got a Monkey and now a Trail 125 to dip my toes in some offroad riding.

@ka509 День назад

Do you really like that triangular seat?

@SterlingNoren День назад

No problem for me pretty comfortable

@ka509 День назад

@SterlingNoren ok. I sat on that at honda and said no way. I have to stick to bench seats

@jeremiahkilato295 День назад

We miss the cooking videos

@SterlingNoren День назад

Noted. I'll do some more :-)

@jamesbalentine8490 3 дня назад

Did you encounter other vehicles on this trip?

@SterlingNoren 3 дня назад

Definitely, but not many out on the dirt roads.

@lonely_trans_girl 3 дня назад

Wow! Not the image my brain conjures up when thinking Arizona. So beautiful 😍 The U.S. has so many cool places to see! I hope to get an opportunity to see some with my own eyes! 👀❤🏍️🏕️

@michaelmurdock4607 3 дня назад

You haven't ridden until you've ridden Arizona. Even ignoring our sky islands, you can ride from the Sonoran, through scrub country, into alpine and back in one day.

@lonely_trans_girl 3 дня назад

@@michaelmurdock4607 Arizona is definitely climbing my list of places ❤️🏍️🏕️