Well We TRIED to ride the Continental Divide Trail

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My brother and I explore Western Montana beyond Glacier National Park.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:19 Morning of Day 7 Filmed May 26 2022
01:27 Thanks to Revzilla for making this trip possible
01:50 A Section of the Continental Divide Trail
02:46 Foiled Again
03:14 Jerky Break
03:43 Backtracking to Butte
04:57 Historic Butte Montana
05:46 Morning of Day 8 Filmed May 27 2022
06:56 World Museum of Mining
08:44 the OLDEST Chinese Restaurant in the USA
09:35 Time to Find Camp
11:02 A very lucky find!
13:12 Bloopers
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@AstheMagpieFlies Жыл бұрын

▶▶Check out the Blog Post for the map of our route, all of our stops and other recommended Points of Interest : www.asthemagpieflies.com/blog/2022/9/19/we-visited-the-oldest-chinese-restaurant-in-america

@michaelthompson7570 Жыл бұрын

Gary has an excellent voice for this type of video making. He could do voice overs for a living

@AstheMagpieFlies Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@fkb9490 Жыл бұрын

Also agreed

@RugerM77 Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@JCrozier1 Жыл бұрын

I feel like you just have such a glow every time you travel with Gary. Not everyone has that family dynamic. It's special for sure. As always, thanks for taking us on your journey.

@stevegabbert9626 Жыл бұрын

About 10 years ago, after refueling, I saw a little pool of antifreeze under my 2005 Burgman 650, they don't have a lot of coolant in them. Went to a dealer in Butte to have them replace the water pump (I traced the leak back to it). Yeah, they have awesome buildings there, and they remind me of Dubuque, Iowa. You rolling into a campground as the sunsets seems early to me, as most of my stories start with, "I got to the campground after dark..." A lot of the times I've been riding through a hot day, so when the sun drops low in the sky, the temperature drops, and I get re-energized. At that point it feels like a new ride and I don't want to stop. It's been that way for the last 45 years of riding.

@Asdfghjkl1234 Жыл бұрын

Amigos in the USA 🇺🇸 ! Excelente clear video. Greetings and respect to all from Durango Mexico 🇲🇽

@AdventureGlide Жыл бұрын

*_Awesome Video. Loved the old-time mining stuff and the town. Thanks for sharing, Amanda. You are a great storyteller._*

@AstheMagpieFlies Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@erich.4305 Жыл бұрын

I always enjoy "As the Magpie Flies". I especially like Gary's involvement with recent videos. His narrative voice and information provided is interesting and easy to listen to.

@grusgubben Жыл бұрын

I love that you include local history in these videos. Safe riding!

@AstheMagpieFlies Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@jenk.4906 Жыл бұрын

Another awesome episode , I’m a huge pastie fan, my folks are British so grew up with pasties. Otherwise your trips always looks so enjoyable, and having Gary along makes for nice company for you.. Thank you for always entertaining us. Safe travels 💕💕

@SmokeyDaVan Жыл бұрын

Best animal encounter was just a couple of weeks ago, in Kaibab National Forest just outside the Grand Canyon. A herd of elk wandered right past my camp. But the last one, a bull with a broken antler, stopped, walked right over, and drank from a puddle right in front of my van! I pulled back my cat (he wanted to be friends 🤣) and put my bike between us, so if he charged he’d have to get through a KLR which is no mean feat. 😊 But he wasn’t at all aggressive, just drank, watched us watching him, then rejoined his herd. Amazing.

@advredbikes Жыл бұрын

Fabulous Ride, what great scenery you have, plus a moose! Best animal entertainment was this year at camp, finches eating out of my neighbours hand. Great video, thank you.

@krisfant4749 Жыл бұрын

Best animal entertainment... listening to a heard of sheep go by - the bell around one of their necks ringing. Listening to owls. Watching chipmunks run and fish jump! Oh, and the time a fox chased a chicken through camp!

@arweneleanor8888 Жыл бұрын

Ooh an end screen crew question I can give a very Australian answer to: Once witnessed a pair of cockatoos completely losing it at a goanna. It took us a while to realise the "cockies" (yep, we really call them that) were nesting and they were protecting their eggs and trying to stop the monitor lizard climbing their tree. Cockatoos have one of the screechiest awful bird calls so this was CRAZY loud. The lizard gave up pretty quickly - but a quiet campsite it was not!

@tomdevine3633 Жыл бұрын

That section between Helena and Basin can be pretty interesting, especially depending on the route you choose. Even dry it can be rough for a bigger dual sport or ADV. I live in SW MT and finally covered the MT part of the Continental Divide Trail this summer over a couple long weekends and it was absolutely gorgeous, especially coupled with some beautiful bits from the classic Best of Montana tracks on ADVrider. Looking forward to Rocky Mountain Roll 2023!

@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield Жыл бұрын

I'm jealous that you get to ride with you brother. My brother & I both ride but have never ridden together. Very happy for you. Thanks for sharing this special time with us. Don't take it for granted.

@AstheMagpieFlies Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@aroundonabike5028 Жыл бұрын

Great ideo as always Amanda. I like your brother's narrating voice. Thanks for adding that in! Regarding cool aimal encounters along the road, moose, dear, badgers and hares are pretty commin here in Sweden. I think it would be pretty spectacular to see a giraffe, elephant, or lion cross the tarmac, but we don't have them here. Cool animals I spotted, and actually managed to pick up to show the camera, are snakes and lizzardes. One in particularly memorable was the slow worm I cuddled with for a moment in my last episode of "Gravel & Bivvies".

@mohammedziauddin601 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing us your beautiful state, so amazing. 🤗👍

@MontanaBooniesRider Жыл бұрын

Loving this series! Sorry I missed the premier, I was out riding. It's 70F in Montana and that's not too common in October so had to take advantage of it. I love Butte and all it's history and Cornish pasties are the best. The sibling dynamic you have with Gary is very cool, it reminds me of the relationship I have with my siblings, just wish we could do it more often. Maybe next year I'll try to organize a sibling's campout. 😊

@Shrilbart Жыл бұрын

I love watching squirrels chase each other around the campsites. It always reminds me of the Chip and Dale cartoons

@bikingviking6688 Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel. Love it! I spend a lot of time in southwest Montana as my daughter lives there. Be sure to do the Pioneer Mountain scenic by way between wise River and Polaris. I've ridden it numerous times on my bicycle and motorcycle and there's a plethora of camping along the Route. You won't be disappointed. Be sure to hit the ghost town of Bannock, the first territorial capital of Montana. Safe travels from a new subscriber!

@Rbj4525 Жыл бұрын

When I think about Montana I think about GbarM Ranch, Yellowstone tv. Show, and now Amanda, Gary, motorcycles and camping.

@nettayaw2231 Жыл бұрын

Again the way you present it, brings me a smile😊

@clifffawcett Жыл бұрын

I always love the music! Beautiful cinematography. Beautiful surroundings… need to come to Montana!

@canuk_guy873 Жыл бұрын

Note to self ... slow travel has it's advantage in ... you get to see stuff, duh!!!! Last time I was down that way I was on a twisty road hunt. It was successful. However, I certainly missed out on a lot of neat places. I guess that means there's a second time through. 🤟

@EpicMotorcycleAdventures Жыл бұрын

Another amazing video Amanda. I think Gary's voiceovers are excellent and very informative. On a side note, here in the UK they're not allowed to be called Cornish Parties unless they are made in Cornwall.

@manybikes Жыл бұрын

That green tea pot is so cute ;) Love this video.

@eddcurry1245 Жыл бұрын

Love the “brother’s” voice, and story telling. He could probably make a living doing narrations. And your videos of you two have a nice mix of voices in the telling.

@masterspin7796 Жыл бұрын

Nice ride,,that last camping spot was a jewel...

@tmills813 Жыл бұрын

Amanda, I read other comments and absolutely agree. You and your brother have a very complementary style. This series of videoes is top-drawer. Montana ought to be paying you a fortune to post these episodes as a part of its tourism package. If y'all ever end up in the Texas panhandle, you've always got a free meal and a place to stay with my wife and me.

@TobyAva2023 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful experience to hang with the bro!

@richardmourdock2719 Жыл бұрын

What a delightful video. The two of you present Montana at its best. The rain / sky/ clouds of Butte looked exactly like my last trip there. Mostly rain with a bit of snow too. Kept waiting for that end screen crew question... Oh well.

@baldandbiking Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I've always dreamed of riding around Montana. Maybe one day, but I'm in another country, so that complicates things a bit :) I think you could have made it past the snow, but I can see you had stock tires on so it may have got a little squirrely. You have each other to help out so that gives you a big advantage taking chances out in the wild.

@OldGuyonaBike Жыл бұрын

I especially loved what you shot in Butte... all the videos are great.

@thunderfromsea Жыл бұрын

Excellent footage. Enjoyed.

@markchristianson8178 Жыл бұрын

Great vid and thanks for telling about the history beautiful there !!

@KeViNMCMXXCIX Жыл бұрын

Good find on the camping ground, looked real nice and calm!

@AstheMagpieFlies Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@feanythmayosh5525 Жыл бұрын

Very lovely again. Your brother has a very calming voice. As for animals. We have these little wild martens that are very small. Sometimes very early morning during spring you can sometimes spot them playing. The youngsters seem to be absolutely fearless until they get told off by the parents. Just way too cute.

@marcoluoma3770 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another positive, serene, and beautiful-to-look-at episode. Also, the history of Butte was a pleasant education. Thanks again.

@brucegerken1063 Жыл бұрын

Hi Amanda great video thank you very well done. What no rain fly dance you seem relaxed traveling with your brother. Thanks again cheers to ya.

@davidmayer3179 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing you life and your adventures with us, you have truly blessed us all. We look forward to many more videos. 🙂🙃🙂

@nazarreyaz7882 Жыл бұрын

"Where there is money, people will follow". Great quote Amanda and very true! Safe travels and greetings from Sri Lanka!

@stephenscott6570 Жыл бұрын

I have been happy with RevZilla since getting back into MC riding after decades away. They have addressed several issues with boots.

@timjensen1872 Жыл бұрын

You do great videos love your African twin 🤓 it's great you and your brother do this together 😊

@toddtrulock5469 Жыл бұрын

Great Video!! We're camped in the Kalispell area 2 years ago to visit some friends and plan to be back soon. Montana is Big Sky for sure! :) T

@soggybawsmoto Жыл бұрын

Enjoying the “new format”. Don’t know if it was hard thought out, but it works really well and you two make a good combo. Love seeing the 360 clips of the two bikes riding together, and learning about the area you are riding in.

@DeweyRides Жыл бұрын

The Ennis area is so cool. Those views are what I really think is big sky country. The snow this year was crazy, not surprised you got stopped right away. When I was in that area in June, I got stopped pretty low still. Best entertainment, Racoons stealing everything and harassing campers while camping at Pennacles NP.

@trekOCLVone Жыл бұрын

Butte - super cool you covered it.

@justsomedude445 Жыл бұрын

wow thank you for taking us through this area that you obviously know so well , very very cool ive actually been through somne of those places but did not know about them

@justsomedude445 Жыл бұрын

ohhhhh i want to do that ride , i LOVE westerm Montana and Idaho area !! i did go do the thing last month did the WABDR with my son - epic journey

@frankjoosten3501 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us along,always!

@kathywilkinson2767 Жыл бұрын

Can't wait to come to Montana.

@Nepomuc Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, very inspiring!

@AstheMagpieFlies Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@keithstewart1979 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoying your vids. I have google maps pulled up and I'm tagging all the cool locations you point out that I like so I can hopefully one day visit them myself.

@cwarren4396 Жыл бұрын

Touching many of my favorite rides. I miss Montana's very much. Thanks for sharing.

@oobmaine04064 Жыл бұрын

Another great video! Thanks for taking us along.

@603Rydes Жыл бұрын

The food in that Chinese restaurant looked so good! I'd spend $200 and have left overs for a week if I lived near there. This is a great series! PS - What! No end screen question?!! I watch them all to the end regardless.

@chinagregsmotorcycleadvent7555 Жыл бұрын

Very well done video. I'm in!

@marknice2793 Жыл бұрын

Mmmmmmm those Cornish pasties had my mouth watering, as did the Chinese noodles feast.

@KahawaTiso Жыл бұрын

wow-- Loving it.. Amazing. Views adn looks so Relaxing. May join you guys Soon...

@emfl4437 Жыл бұрын

I am soooo enjoying this series. The dynamics with your brother is awesome, so good to see you both on motorcycles and sharing Montana with us all

@verticalhorizon786 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant Vlog presentation.

@philipkuriger3420 Жыл бұрын

Another great video. The joy of traveling with family can be so great. The stellar jays in glacier basin,co. were extremely pushy about getting food.

@roywalls5595 Жыл бұрын

Thanks again for awesome videos! Amanda 🌹

@mark2graves-moto81 Жыл бұрын

I really like the music in this one.

@AndyGSATractor Жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for sharing

@Dan-56 Жыл бұрын

It’s nice to see and hear more from your brother 👍! Most of the “wildlife” I’ve had to contend with when camping ⛺️ was other campers 😆. The best laugh I got was realizing the other campers were watching a friend and I pack our two tents, chairs, etc, back on to two motorcycles at a state park in Alabama. 😳. It was as if they were watching all the clowns climb back into the little car at the circus 🤪!

@halmcclain3322 Жыл бұрын

Always fun to travel with you, but Gary adds a really nice perspective to the trip!

@kimber1911 Жыл бұрын

So cool you and your brother are having this experience!

@Jillybean620 Жыл бұрын

So loving this series. You two make a great team.

@kaypee4704 Жыл бұрын

So nice to be exploring places and sharing your experiences with your brother.......♥️♥️

@rodmeisterful Жыл бұрын

Really great editing!

@AstheMagpieFlies Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@haneymoto Жыл бұрын

Amanda, this is a fantastic series. I'm enjoying every minute.

@AstheMagpieFlies Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@mrmoshpotato Жыл бұрын

Moose! Hooray!

@jesseonamotorcycle Жыл бұрын

Great video 👍🏼

@S.p.a.c.e.C.o.w.b.o.y Жыл бұрын

I'm from a Manchester (UK) coal mining town, There was loads of deaths locally with cave-ins etc but it's been 30 years since the last mine closed so the remnants are slowly fading. Slightly off topic but you might like to know... There's a status in Manchester of Abraham Lincoln, there was a booming cotton trade between the US and the UK during the Civil war, Lincoln was said to have remarked of the child factory workers in Manchester; The only difference between slaves and child labour is one has papers and the other doesn't. He did alot for the awareness of child labour in the UK specifically in my part of the world. Hope you found this interesting :)

@osimnod Жыл бұрын

Who would've guessed that the oldest continuously operated Chinese restaurant in the United States would be found in Butte, MT and not San Francisco?

@zeesoutdoorsadventures Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this vlog .

@BillTheHarleyGuy Жыл бұрын

awesome video as always 👍

@LindsayDaly Жыл бұрын

I *love* Chinese food, that all looked so good! Haha I'm pretty sure you've shown that place in a video before and I thought the same, but I really like the little separated 'booth rooms' they have - I'm sure it would be even louder in there without them lol. PS I've still never seen a moose, I'm jealous.

@trd4d Жыл бұрын

Been through Butte a dozen times, but had no idea there was a mine pit.

@seaninness334 Жыл бұрын

Sorry I missed the live premiere. You both speak like my Dad did, saying "crick" and pronouncing roof as "ruff". Thanks for taking us along with you.

@guitarjeff55 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@eddcurry1245 Жыл бұрын

Cool

@guitarjeff55 Жыл бұрын

Please visit. Choteau Montana Thanks for sharing.

@AstheMagpieFlies Жыл бұрын

Have been there 👍

@rangerman375 Жыл бұрын

If you make it through Ennis again, hit up Willie's Distillery!

@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449 Жыл бұрын

Nice 👍 Vid , and no I don’t know 🤷‍♂️ we’re a lot of the places you are talking about as I’m from Australia.

@davidslate2005 Жыл бұрын

I hope Revzilla realizes how luck they are to have you.

@ce_rouse Жыл бұрын

Who would win in a rainfly dance-off? You or Gary? Best animal entertainment, hmmm. A cabin teaming with dead ladybugs. It took on the nickname, ladybug ranch.

@gmarides1956 Жыл бұрын

I loved some lil.mice that were almost half the size of my thumb. They would sit and excitedly watch for a stray crumb. Race out and grab and then run to a nearby stump base to eat the teeny crumbs.

@AstheMagpieFlies Жыл бұрын

lol oohh goodness!

@gmarides1956 Жыл бұрын

@@AstheMagpieFlies i dont as a rule like mice..... but i was after all in their space so decided to be tolerant!

@seriogaural Жыл бұрын

👏👏👏🙌

@MotoByChance Жыл бұрын

Best animal entertainment? That would have to be the time when our neighbor at the camp site had a dog, a small terrier of mixed breeds, that would chase all the birds, then run like a scared little thing when the bird would chase back. A lot of attitude packed into a very small dog.

@jeffcoler3104 Жыл бұрын

Black bears eating ice cream sitting at a picnic table at my dad's hunting camp in PA.

@junkazama9149 Жыл бұрын

woodpecker jackhammer on a treee

@corriecole4687 Жыл бұрын

I’ve taken that trolley ride. Just curious, what tires are you running on the AT?

@johnthomas2485 Жыл бұрын

The open pit mine/lake, is that the one a sharpshooter kills any birds that land in it?

@karryhoward3946 Жыл бұрын

Amanda, does the Honda AT have lower suspension?

@roberthighsmith4150 Жыл бұрын

Would more aggressive off road tires get you thru the snow? I have ridden some snow ( cautiously) and done ok. Was concern it would just get increasingly worse?

@larrypeplinski593 Жыл бұрын

I’m surprised you didn’t mention that Butte, was the birthplace of Robert “Evel” Knievel.

@AstheMagpieFlies Жыл бұрын

Well for one Evel Knievel days have been cancelled for a while, he wasn't really the most liked fellow locally, and the Knievel museum isn't even in Montana, and lastly I think the mining History of butte is much more interesting 🤷

@larrypeplinski593 Жыл бұрын

@@AstheMagpieFlies, well put Amanda, he was a thug, you might say. Looking forward to seeing where you're off to next.

@papamcjr Жыл бұрын

Amanda, wondering how you would compare your bike to the African Twin?

@AstheMagpieFlies Жыл бұрын

Hey Bill! Really hard to fairly compare a 500c bike to a bike that's twice the engine size 😉 They're kind of in totally different classes.

@mathewandhismotorcycle9233 5 ай бұрын

Do you have a cover for your motorcyucle when it rains? Does a cover take up too much room?

@AstheMagpieFlies 5 ай бұрын

I don't personally take a cover when I travel, yes because I don't like the space it takes up. I know a lot of other people who carry covers, I just don't. All of my bags are waterproof, and not worried about my seat being wet since if it's raining I'm gonna be wearing rain gear :)