Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
After returning from the Colorado Trail a few weeks ago, Neil realized something about wildfires: it’s not a matter of if they’ll happen, but when. That prompted this video, which covers how to plan for wildfires, the tools you can use to monitor changing conditions, and how to prepare before heading out.
This video was supported by Garage Grown Gear, See what's NEW at Garage Grown Gear: garagegrowngear.com/collections/new-to-garage-grown-gear
:: Gunnison/Crested Butte Trail Marker ::
Most of the riding footage is found inside Gunnison Country, more details here: gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/visit/trip-planning/things-to-do/gravel-biking/?utm_source=bikepacking&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=trailmarker&utm_id=26nonsnow
Outline:
Intro - 0:00
Wildfire Isn’t New - 1:06
What Are the Broader Wildfire Trends? - 3:47
Why Bikepacking Routes Are Especially Vulnerable - 5:44
Planning Around Wildfire Season - 9:27
The Tools I Use - 12:35
Monitoring Conditions During the Trip - 19:54
Final Thoughts - 24:14
Mentioned Links:
BIKEPACKING.com Routes: bikepacking.com/bikepacking-routes
Ride with GPS Map Layers: support.ridewithgps.com/hc/en-us/articles/26891621256987-Map-Layers
Watch Duty: watchduty.org
InciWeb: inciweb.wildfire.gov
National Interagency Fire Center: nifc.gov/fire-information
NIFC Wildfire Maps: nifc.gov/fire-information/maps
National Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook: nifc.gov/nicc-files/predictive/outlooks/monthly_seasonal_outlook.pdf
OpenSnow: opensnow.com
AirNow Fire and Smoke Map: fire.airnow.gov
National Weather Service: weather.gov
Weather Underground: wunderground.com
U.S. Forest Service: fs.usda.gov
Bureau of Land Management: blm.gov
National Park Service: nps.gov
Do you enjoy our videos, routes, and articles? Help sustain this resource by joining the Bikepacking Collective: bikepacking.com/join/?utm_source=youtube
#bikepacking #pedalfurther #wildfire
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::About The Host::
Neil Beltchenko (instagram.com/neil_beltchenko/)
Geometry: 150lbs, 5'9.5", 32" inseam, +2.5" Ape index
After returning from the Colorado Trail a few weeks ago, Neil realized something about wildfires: it’s not a matter of if they’ll happen, but when. That prompted this video, which covers how to plan for wildfires, the tools you can use to monitor changing conditions, and how to prepare before heading out.
This video was supported by Garage Grown Gear, See what's NEW at Garage Grown Gear: garagegrowngear.com/collections/new-to-garage-grown-gear
:: Gunnison/Crested Butte Trail Marker ::
Most of the riding footage is found inside Gunnison Country, more details here: gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/visit/trip-planning/things-to-do/gravel-biking/?utm_source=bikepacking&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=trailmarker&utm_id=26nonsnow
Outline:
Intro - 0:00
Wildfire Isn’t New - 1:06
What Are the Broader Wildfire Trends? - 3:47
Why Bikepacking Routes Are Especially Vulnerable - 5:44
Planning Around Wildfire Season - 9:27
The Tools I Use - 12:35
Monitoring Conditions During the Trip - 19:54
Final Thoughts - 24:14
Mentioned Links:
BIKEPACKING.com Routes: bikepacking.com/bikepacking-routes
Ride with GPS Map Layers: support.ridewithgps.com/hc/en-us/articles/26891621256987-Map-Layers
Watch Duty: watchduty.org
InciWeb: inciweb.wildfire.gov
National Interagency Fire Center: nifc.gov/fire-information
NIFC Wildfire Maps: nifc.gov/fire-information/maps
National Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook: nifc.gov/nicc-files/predictive/outlooks/monthly_seasonal_outlook.pdf
OpenSnow: opensnow.com
AirNow Fire and Smoke Map: fire.airnow.gov
National Weather Service: weather.gov
Weather Underground: wunderground.com
U.S. Forest Service: fs.usda.gov
Bureau of Land Management: blm.gov
National Park Service: nps.gov
Do you enjoy our videos, routes, and articles? Help sustain this resource by joining the Bikepacking Collective: bikepacking.com/join/?utm_source=youtube
#bikepacking #pedalfurther #wildfire
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::About The Host::
Neil Beltchenko (instagram.com/neil_beltchenko/)
Geometry: 150lbs, 5'9.5", 32" inseam, +2.5" Ape index
