We have 3 kayaks and the canoe and have used them for local lakes, this portion of the Verde and upper portion of the Colorado. We like the kayaks because they are easy to transport and fun in the water

That’s one of the most common comments I see on this video and it’s somehow based on the concept that combustible engines run on an infinite source of fuel.

@@PaddlePedalPedals I'm assuming that was supposed to be INFINITE, not infantile. And NO, it's based on the fact that unlike electric, you CAN carry a jerry can of fuel in case you run out. And if you Don't have one you can buy one, go to a gas station and bring back five gallons, now explain how that is accomplished with an electric car.

@@jlsc4125 thanks for catching my text error. You make a good point and I know there is a big difference in the ranges between electric and gasoline vehicles right now but as these vehicles continue to develop that gap will likely narrow. It also doesn’t have to be gas vs electric. I drive a 4 runner and love it. I do appreciate these new electric vehicles though and what they are striving for.

@@PaddlePedalPedals I certainly appreciate the problem with global warming. However, electric is not the answer, that would be hydrogen, but since Musk can't get rich with hydrogen it's fighting a war against wealth, and unfortunately our nation is funding Musk with a legal monopoly on chargers. electric cars have an inherent problem they rely on non renewable resources. Also, their life is severely limited in warmer clients like Arizona. Add to that, they are prohibitively expensive to the average 99% er, so their wide use and acceptance is limited. Also, 90% of the sales will not result in a reduction of internal combustion engines, for very nearly ever ev purchased, a used gas car is put on the market and stays on the road.

Those are good points. The distance and towing capacity isn’t there with electric vehicles. Speaking of the future, if our only plan is to keep using non renewable resources to fuel our vehicles then that’s not a great looking future either. Trying to pull that 40’ trailer with a gasoline engine without any gasoline you won’t be going too far.

@@PaddlePedalPedals Haven’t owned a gas powered vehicle since 1994…

@@daviddoucet2220sounds interesting.

I hadn’t thought about trying to peddle up Hells Gate. I’m curious how many people have tried it.

It’s a long climb getting up to it but I felt was worth it. I do wish it had easier access.

@@PaddlePedalPedals Can you help me, looking for the parking trail head. Is it schultz creek trail head. Can you gime me some info on the climb up to it. Really appreciate it mi amigo. Thank you.

Schultz creek parking is where you have to start. I believe the road is still closed. We took Dog Food trail, to Secret trail. This brings you to the upp Schultz parking that is closed to cars currently. From there Broadside which was an easy climb up to the start of Full Sail. To come down we too the long but fun Schultz creek trail all the way back to the car. Accident signed in under another account but this is Paddle Pedal Pedals.

@@farnsiesinthedells thank you mi amigo!

I haven’t seen many gas station in the back country

Oh yes…electric can keep going forever…while gas runs out in 5 minutes….lets see you do that in sub zero temps….electric fails…gas does not…been proven for many years….easier to find gas in back country that electric…plus AAA will bring me more gas…or I can carry Jerry cans…you are fucked in your electric..can cant carry extra batteries…fool….🤣🤣.

Maybe 25 minute from Hub 1 to Hub 4

I watched your video of Cool Beans before riding it myself. It’s such a great area.

@@PaddlePedalPedals thank you so much mi amigo. 👍🏽

Thanks 👍

Yes, ribbon cutting ceremony was just last week

Once you ride them you will remember the fun and that’s what matters

Appreciate your thoughts on this.

Wow that’s amazing. Was that in Arizona?

@@PaddlePedalPedals Not sure,I will try and look up Obit story

There is a posted sign from US Forest service and no where on there do they ask you not to enter these structures. I am curious who you are referring to when you say people are asked not to enter them.

@@PaddlePedalPedals Common fucking sense Einstein.

Who is saying to use a selfie stick and not go inside? US Forest service sign posted in this area doesn’t ask you stay out of the structures

I was pleasantly surprised

I had mixed feelings about it. Although this new route was more fun there are many spots likely to create bottlenecking and delays

Ahh makes sense. It gets bottlenecked enough in some spots.

Bad place to crash. I have also gone down in those loose boulders. Hope you have a good ride this year.

@@farnsiesinthedells i just checked epic's webiste. they still show sierra prieta on the strava route. Do you know if they added it back?

Thanks. You too!

Your correct. The map now shows Sierra Prieta as the turn off point again. When I recorded this video a few months ago the course had changed to this new direction.

Ok just got an official answer that epic rides wasn’t able to get USFS approval in time for the new course so they reverted back to the original

Yes indeed. Very remote and a challenge to access but worth the effort.

That would be the wise choice

That would be crazy

Too funny that there are multiple liquor stashes out there. We are in Prescott,AZ and there is an old fireplace standing after the building has long since deteriorated. Hidden among the boulders inside the fireplace was this bottle.