IS CAPTAIN AHAB THE BEST MTB TRAIL IN MOAB? I'LL LET YOU BE THE JUDGE!

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We got rained out for the SECOND YEAR running of the whole Enchilada.... but se la vie - life on the road demands that we stay flexible, and that's exactly what we did. After being woken up in the middle of the night by rain (I was sleeping in Seth's truck bed still), it continued to rain through the night and into the morning as well as a little bit of snowing up at Burro Pass (the top of enchilada).
No worries though as Captain Ahab was untouched by the bad weather and actually still sunny and only slightly chilly. Not only did I remember Ahab being fun, but Seth had missed this trail last year in Moab, so it worked out perfect!
Seth and I were joined for the ride today by a super cool Patron - Triple Steve! - who is out on an adventure of his own! We had coordinate over the last couple weeks meeting up at Outterbike, and I'm so stoked that we did!
Watching this footage back while editing it always impresses me just how beautiful and unique Moab riding is! There just isn't anywhere else in the world quite like it.
Ok, let's gear up and ride!
LFRHGS my friends, hope everyone is having a great start to the week!
-Alexander

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@darrylkgee 6 жыл бұрын

I like how you described how the trail was a 2.5 hours long loop. This helps your viewers be informed. Please do more of that. Thanks!

@bentplate84 6 жыл бұрын

Resting on the couch in a sling after shoulder surgery today. One too many dislocations. Thanks for the awesome video so I can relive Ahab while I recuperate. Cheers!

@kayakutah 9 ай бұрын

I really love this trail! It's a great way to get a quick fix. It's only 8.3 miles and 1200 feet of climbing, but it always seems like more. Last year, at age 70, I did it in 1:48 and I did walk a few sections on the descent, so it doesn't take very long. I love the climb (and the sections of descending I can do - which is most, but not all). I have run just LPS down and then hit this after Milt's and that works well!

@jonathanmtb9330 6 жыл бұрын

Alex wow you look so smooth now! It feels like I'm looking at a different rider from last year. Conquering the trail that took your confidence seems to have come back threefold(confidence). Thanks for the vid! Amazed by the difference.

@RideWithGravity 6 жыл бұрын

That topography is amazing. You're in my favorite area of the country, love love love that open, rocky stuff with multiple line choices. 🤘🤘

@wizerats 6 жыл бұрын

Nice ride. I Remer last ride. Glad you guys had fun. Nice to see you back in the flow

@ellisjensen8672 6 жыл бұрын

You're a great rider! Thanks for the fun video tour.

@brianfurtaw7893 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic ride guys views on Capt. Ahab are to die for, was just in Moab myself, Telluride down south has amazing trails

@huntstyle 6 жыл бұрын

After riding this, I'm now going back and watching all of your videos! In spite of the crashes, I really enjoyed this trail, especially that last bit, that was rowdy!

@JDR1971 6 жыл бұрын

That is Cliffhanger at the beginning and end, done that several times in the Jeep. The actual drop at the end for you guys looked great and a frosty beverage at the trailhead caps it off nicely.

@PunknKing_JT 6 жыл бұрын

Nice! It's good to see a vid that shows the climbing parts of that trail! Looks fun

@shadymattuk 6 жыл бұрын

Not many people are able to make the ride to the top as fun to watch as you do! Stay stoked, brother!

@rogerbooth2198 6 жыл бұрын

That was a great video. I rode Amasa Back around 20 years ago - still recognize several spots from your video. I don't think Ahab was there when I rode Moab. Love to go back someday.

@henrygoleau 6 жыл бұрын

Love the videos. I was in Moab a week ago for my annual trip and enjoyed HyMasa- Upper Ahab-Amasa Back (too pooped to check out Rock Stacker), Porcupine Rim, Slickrock and Mars, a.k.a. Klondike Bluffs. I love climbing as much as going downhill and enjoy the challenges. Nowhere near as good a rider as the two of you though! Great camera work and great riding. Moab is my favorite place to ride and camp, hands down.

@growlith6969 6 жыл бұрын

When I need to sleep I watch one of these videos, jeez man just watching you guys makes me exhausted for you!

@MSNYdude 6 жыл бұрын

Love the videos dude! It was awesome running into you yesterday at Kitsuma. Good luck with the van!!

@alexbaum2204 6 жыл бұрын

First time viewer. Great video! I really dig your style, dude. You seem like a wonderful ambassador for the sport. Humble, funny, gracious (as was shown with the third rider), and honest about the trail. Keep it up! You just earned another avid follower!

@mort3318 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome riding once again keep it up hopefully I can get a bike soon and really get at the trails

@whiplash231 6 жыл бұрын

Love how you attempt everything dude. I hike a bike way too much and need to keep picking away until I ride everything.

@RyanMarcyesOutdoors 6 жыл бұрын

That was another Super Rad Clip!! Makes me feel great to see you guys railing with subscribers!! Because when it all comes down to it, It's All About The Ride!! Keep Shredding and I hope to catch you and Seth on a trail some day. Remember to LIVE-LIFE-LOUD!!!!

@The_Sampler 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! Couldn't agree with you more - that would be awesome!

@waltrobinson407 6 жыл бұрын

Definitely that kind of trail where when you are done you're like - wow I just did that and you feel like part of you will live on that trail forever. Great vid bro hell to the yeah!

@The_Sampler 6 жыл бұрын

+Walt Robinson oh you know it Walt! Yo next time Seth and I go to Knoxville you should try to come join!

@MTBXterra 6 жыл бұрын

I love the sound of the tires on the rocks... Heard the traction you get is crazy. Another awesome video!

@The_Sampler 6 жыл бұрын

oh yea the grip on that rock is INSANE! That's why you can do such crazy climbs

@LordZiober 6 жыл бұрын

I can watch Moab trails all day ! Awesome !

@trailrunnah8886 6 жыл бұрын

I'm going back to Moab at the end of April ... watching these videos is getting me so stoked!

@robertomaldonado4814 6 жыл бұрын

Lololol, what up Alex????? Love the vid, I was laughing hysterically when u recorded the poor guys falling in the beginning...lol, little did they know

@paulheger136 6 жыл бұрын

nice job!! made me laugh though..the "bang" on the rock moment...8:36

@MountainsEye 6 жыл бұрын

Maaan...your riding videos are really cool! I love them. You inspire me to go out, ride, film and cut the videos together afterwards to upload it on my channel. Really inspiring and helpful. Keep the good work up. :)

@MTB_Native 6 жыл бұрын

Moab was a life changer for me. Cant wait to go back man! Sick man

@scott7306 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice lunch time sampler! The Captain is on my list now.

@TheDavidjakeson 6 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more. If you're only going to do one ride in Moab (and you don't have time for the Whole Enchilada) it should be Hymasa/Ahab.

@amplifiedbikerankit9229 6 жыл бұрын

The feeling is just awesome when you ride the same trail but some years later .....missing Brian

@thomasgames3745 3 жыл бұрын

Just rode this today for the first time and totally agree with seth, you climb all the way down, and man you guys make this look easier than it is.

@crjmoto 6 жыл бұрын

My local fav but Cptn Ahab has some spots that pi$$ me off (I like fun, not oh sh!tttttt!!! the whole way). I love that climb! I was moto'ing Moab to Green River Outerbike weekend - funny to think I may have been out there in the distance! Great vid, thanks foor sharing!

@MalcoDude 6 жыл бұрын

I am so jealous of where you guys live near!! In the south of the UK where I live there’s nothing even slightly like this! Still you have to make the best out of what you’ve got tho hey? Happy riding guys!!

@bkxc 6 жыл бұрын

Finally caught this one! Still one of my all time favorite trails!

@bretedge 6 жыл бұрын

Ahab is just down the street from my house. It’s my after work ride. Love it.

@The_Sampler 6 жыл бұрын

+Bret Edge ya see I think it's probably the best afterwork ride possible, but there are better full day rides

@Projectnortheast 5 жыл бұрын

exactly if I lived there it would be my go to after work ride, Good work out, sick views, awesome chunk and the more you ride it the more lines you find!

@eliabclemente7378 6 жыл бұрын

That's neat bike trail. Greetings from Brazil.

@awesometuscaloosa7203 6 жыл бұрын

Ok... yes I am drooling with envy just watching Seth and Alex here... absolutely normal MTBing behavior...

@joepistorio3970 6 жыл бұрын

The best looking video, visually, Seth. Nice work.

@11leonidas11 6 жыл бұрын

Alex is always so positive. That's awesome.

@trailrunnah8886 6 жыл бұрын

Alex, you guys ride so many awesome places, it's really cool when I see you ride trails that I've ridden. I did Ahab this past May on my first trip to Moab. It was awesome to have done it, because it was touted as one of the "must ride" trails, but I had the same thoughts on it as Seth. While I like a good technical climb, there were LOTS of them! It got to the point that I started to dread the DH sections, as I knew they just meant more climbing, haha. Pretty big fear factor out there too, at least for me. Even watching this video brought back some of the pucker factor I experienced out there, haha. Totally worth it though, you just can't beat the views out there. The terrific riding combined with the stunning natural beauty make Moab such an amazing place. All in all though, I'm glad I did Ahab. Coming from New England, it's such a different type of riding out there, it really upped my technique and confidence level. The entire Moab trip was like that, actually. The 3 other guys I travelled with are all excellent riders, hitting these trails with them was like badass boot camp. I came back a much better rider. Keep up the great work!

@Thumpermad 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome edit mate really enjoy your Vids thanks for sharing

@ErichVonCartmann 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, Jesus! As you can see from my profile pic, that is my Girl Jenna at Moab in Mid-Sept of 2017. Which is about 2 months before your video.

@peibikeguy 6 жыл бұрын

Yes it is! (If you're a techy-trail lover) If you don't love the tech then the Navajo Rocks trail system is rapidly becoming a favorite as well.

@Rollpoll024 6 жыл бұрын

I did this during the summer and one of the people I rode with did it on a full rigid bike from the 80s

@Projectnortheast 5 жыл бұрын

makes my elbows hurt just thinking about it

@HerbsmanRevs 6 жыл бұрын

Great terrain, nice riding, good stuff, cheers Alex ;)

@stealthop 6 жыл бұрын

looks like a bike pounding good time. cheers!

@estancovich2301 6 жыл бұрын

Simply amaizing!!porblably the best vídeo in moab I’ll never seen!!!

@The_Sampler 6 жыл бұрын

HECK YEA DUDEEEEE, THANKS!! :D

@demoanddestroy 5 жыл бұрын

I have been there and rode the same trail. Got rained on a few times. I did this on a hard tail. That beat the crap out me. Lots of climbing and some hike a bike. You were saying that this trail breaks a lot of bikes I got home and went to clean my bike and my rear axle was broken I have no idea when that happened but I got lucky.

@danielthomson1882 6 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to try riding on terrain like that!! We've got nothing that resembles it here in NZ......

@RiderUnknownUK 6 жыл бұрын

Love all the rock, like nothing we have here in the UK. Will have to travel over at some point.

@gzup240 6 жыл бұрын

Dang sampler, sick trip this time around. Shredding hard, keep it up dude

@mitchwarren1600 6 жыл бұрын

That iconic look out is where Wile E coyote feel off on a number of occasions!

@bikingwithchris6860 6 жыл бұрын

awesome looking trails

@maxellingson8170 5 жыл бұрын

2:01 ... did he just say Jesus Christmas? What a classy dood

@manny6668 6 жыл бұрын

Man that trip is so beast. I just started riding. My bike could handle the trail but I probably brake.

@teoniloteonilo8117 6 жыл бұрын

That seems very fun!!!

@alcaholic640 6 жыл бұрын

that dude that spilled who screamed jesus christmas!... halarious

@nicolinorochee 6 жыл бұрын

That was amazing Alex! You should try filming 60fps videos, that would be great.. Keep it up Bro!

@chandne 6 жыл бұрын

Great video- thanks! I saw one Yeti but not sure which model. What bikes were you guys on? Rock on!!

@5jgibbs8 6 жыл бұрын

I think you were a surfer in another life ;). Keep up the awesome riding.

@homersimpson5964 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Rookie here, I bought a base aluminum Trek full suspension and am curious what kind of upgrades would you say you need for this kind of trail/terrain?

@billbill2032 6 жыл бұрын

Ur killing me with amazing rides!! Iam in Canada up to my bleep in snow!!!!!

@The_Sampler 6 жыл бұрын

Woohooooo! Yea the riding is still prime out in the desert! I'm actually now in North Carolina and we're getting quite a bit of snow too!

@CobraKyle 6 жыл бұрын

Looks like a must visit!

@willbros1499 6 жыл бұрын

Haha...all of my buddies had the same feelings as Seth. They LOVED the last mile, but not stoked at all on the climb, and the constant up and downs leading to that last part. They were ready for a great 5 mile descent, which never happened. I think they were spoiled from Porc Rim two days prior. I was the opposite, and loved the entire trail, because it was engaging, great views, and even the climbs had some challenges to them. I just think it's hard to find anything to measure up to Whole Enchilada, and in particular, from UPS down on that last 17 miles. 17 miles of mostly descending with epic views, great trail....hard to beat! Agree with you though Alex...for a short loop with some incredible trail building and memorable spots...Ahab is great, and reallly close to downtown!

@Dartht33bagger 6 жыл бұрын

I too was waiting for the 5 mile descent. The constant up and down of the descent kind of killed it for me. To be fair, the last mile of downhill was awesome, but the climbing got really old really fast.

@LB2119 6 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, Porcupine is one of the few trails in the area where you aren’t doing quite a bit of climbing in the descent. I have not ridden portal but it seems like a more sustained descent as well. It was great to see Alexander attack the climbs and not dab! As someone who, like you, enjoys the sustained descents, Moab provided a welcome challenge for the rough and rugged short climbs that are vastly different from the NorCal trails I ride. Pipe dream was another one that surprised me for the difficult climbs mixed in with great descending. Thanks for sharing, keep shredding!

@trailrunnah8886 6 жыл бұрын

Dartht33bagger same here. There were definitely some fun parts, and I really enjoyed a lot of the views, but all in all I was glad to get back to the car at the end of the ride. The constant up and down just wore me out.

@SilentSentry1776 6 жыл бұрын

Portal was an experience but definitely not a sustained downhill type of ride like Porc Rim. Mag 7 is the 20+ mile version of Ahab

@LB2119 6 жыл бұрын

TripleSteve Good to know. Still want to do mag 7, but good to have proper expectations! Cheers!

@ryangotsch3670 6 жыл бұрын

New to MTB but have to say this video on this trail is AWESOME! Makes me want to ride that trail (even though I'd probably die!). Just a great video though! Looked like a blast! How do I find a trail like that out here in NorCal??

@mejustanormalguy4742 6 жыл бұрын

I love watching these vids and seeing how u progressed makes me also jealous

@bionic909 6 жыл бұрын

Love the channel dude. You and Seth should come to the uk, ill show you around

@Akriot87 6 жыл бұрын

Hey man! Great video, I just recently got to ride my first trails in Virgin, Utah. It was like riding on a different planet then what I'm used to in AK, but we had a blast being challenged with a new environment. I was wondering if you or Seth ride clipless or what your preferred pedals are?

@cucubits 6 жыл бұрын

I have to get a RD with a clutch, it's amazing how quiet your bike is on those rocky trails. Any good maybe not the most expensive recommendations?

@michaelromero5072 6 жыл бұрын

You guys are GANGSTERS! I would have fallen off every cliff there is!!

@nofrontbrakes 6 жыл бұрын

The climb looks like it can be tough, but man that ending. I can't tell if it was mostly downhill or Seth is just that good at pumping through the dips that he didn't have to put in a pedal stroke.

@budgetfriendlybiking207 6 жыл бұрын

Good stuff. Makes me want to ride out west!

@jackkramer9159 6 жыл бұрын

Ahab was my first Moab ride and I thought it was sick but extremely physical. Although watching Nate Hills bomb it definitely exemplifies the fact that it is a trail that rewards being smooth and carrying speed. Otherwise you find yourself doing a lot of punchy climbs on your "downhill." I think I enjoyed riding porcupine rim more though just on the smashing rocks and hucking drops at 20 mph factor.

@Projectnortheast 5 жыл бұрын

It's a different kind of ride than others in moab, but that's what makes it cool

@Jactheripper21 6 жыл бұрын

dude, ive never said this to a youtuber before, you are damn awesome and the videos r sick! you are quickly becoming a symbol for the mtb community!!!all the way from Scotland! when are you coming to vist here? ud love the roots, rocks and mud haha

@superman242242 6 жыл бұрын

Seth would hate the trails I have around here , There are next to no long downhill sections and lots and lots of hard climbs . Like 95% pedaling . Great video keep em' coming !

@Projectnortheast 5 жыл бұрын

same here... visiting the west is awesome, but ahab reminds me of the east, smashing rocks and working hard the whole time!

@michawierzejski7546 6 жыл бұрын

This trail is awesome, need to go to Utah...

@johnfranklin6316 4 жыл бұрын

WOAH, crazy technical.

@brunolutz578 6 жыл бұрын

It blows my mind that you guys didn't like Ahab. Best Trail Ever. Love your guys' videos. Keep 'em coming.

@Projectnortheast 5 жыл бұрын

Same here, it's one of those trails you have to charge...

@andrewsjoblom4938 6 жыл бұрын

Hope you and Seth visit Bentonville AR again. Would love to meet you guys. Getting my GT MTB hardtail tomorrow. First bike can't wait to get on those trails.

@The_Sampler 6 жыл бұрын

Oh huck yea dude, congrats on the new whip!

@andrewsjoblom4938 6 жыл бұрын

The Singletrack Sampler thanks man!!!

@aaronadventure 2 жыл бұрын

I love watching you, Seth, and Bryan rock these trails! Thinking about all 3 of your guys' videos really helped keep my confidence up when I finally got to ride Whole Enchilada :) That said, looks like I picked correctly, as Ahab probably would've kicked my butt! xD

@TeamStevers 6 жыл бұрын

I think you just made my mind up for where I’m moving.

@--LZ--- 6 жыл бұрын

Hopefully the temperature was good since it's this time of year. Man, riding in the desert can be challenging.

@The_Sampler 6 жыл бұрын

Temp was actually perfect!

@Corum001 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Alex, how do you think you have improved as a rider in the last year? Thanxs for the great videos.

@BrianVaughn 6 жыл бұрын

Kind of how I felt about Gooseberry Mess. Some cool sections but a lot of work for not much payout.

@SingletracksWhiskey 6 жыл бұрын

Yo! Love Ahab! Tell me, that video quality is really stunning. Have you changed up your settings? Really Alex, looks great, and great ride!

@ANDRES-qu6qv 6 жыл бұрын

2:01 Jesús Christmas 😂😂

@DirtWireTV 6 жыл бұрын

Oh man, I love that trail. Bang for the buck is solid for me.

@garrett0150 6 жыл бұрын

What flat peddles are you using?

@kitten-inside 6 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure the "2 hour" trail would take me a day. Half to clear it, half because I would be stopping for the views every 5 minutes.

@The_Sampler 6 жыл бұрын

Yeaaaa it really is super pretty out there in the high desert

@carnsoaks1 6 жыл бұрын

YOUR CAMERA PLACEMENT IS SO IMPROVED & MUCH MORE ENJOYABLE TO WATCH RECENTLY, WILL HANG TIL THE END MORE OFTEN NOW. I CAN SEE THE SKYLINE YEY. TX STS PS CAPS LOCK STUCK, APOLS FOR SCREAMING UTUB