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Jenny Tough
Добавлен 20 янв 2012
Jenny Tough is an adventure traveller and endurance challenger. She is mostly found bikepacking around Scotland and abroad, or fastpacking (running very long distances with a heavy backpack) across mountains. She was the first person to run across Kyrgyzstan/The Tien Shan (video: Mountains of Heaven), and the Atlas Mountains (video: Tamazight), on her mission to run across a mountain range on every continent. Subscribe to the channel for adventure inspiration!
What I Packed for Racing the HT550 - Ultra Bikepacking the Highland Trail by Jenny Tough
See what's in my packs for my HT550 race, finished in joint second place in 4 days and 23 hours. Featuring Lola the labradoodle.
The Highland Trail explores 550 miles of the most rugged and remote terrain in the Scottish Highlands. The route features world class singletrack and dirt roads with stunning views throughout, but you must put in some serious effort to reap the rewards. The most impressive sections will require some hike-a-bike for even the most proficient mountain bikers. The HT550 annual race is one of the OG ultra cycling unsupported events, and considered one of the hardest races in the calendar.
Bike:
-Canyon Exceed CF SLX
-SRAM Eagle AXS
-Vittoria Mezcal tyres with inserts
-Ergo...
The Highland Trail explores 550 miles of the most rugged and remote terrain in the Scottish Highlands. The route features world class singletrack and dirt roads with stunning views throughout, but you must put in some serious effort to reap the rewards. The most impressive sections will require some hike-a-bike for even the most proficient mountain bikers. The HT550 annual race is one of the OG ultra cycling unsupported events, and considered one of the hardest races in the calendar.
Bike:
-Canyon Exceed CF SLX
-SRAM Eagle AXS
-Vittoria Mezcal tyres with inserts
-Ergo...
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Bikepacking the Zanskar
Просмотров 3 тыс.7 месяцев назад
The Zanskar Mountains have held so much fascination for me. Some of the tallest peaks on earth, almost cut off from the populous country below. The peace is so intense that I can instantly understand why this place calls serene souls. Our climb went up to nearly 5000m, the highest I've ever taken a gravel bike! Route on Komoot.
Solitude in the Altai Fastpacking in Mongolia by Jenny Tough
Просмотров 4 тыс.10 месяцев назад
A one-week walk(run)-about fastpacking journey in the beautiful Altai Mountains of Western Mongolia. I carried minimalist kit - just a basic bivvy and some dry food - and navigated mainly by sight/compass, as the majority of trails were not marked on the map. The solitude on this journey was completely remarkable, and gave me so much space to connect with the area.
Boundaries - Bikepacking Oman's Al Hajar Mountains
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
On my recent gravel bikepacking journey in the Al Hajar mountains, I was faced constantly with objections like: "you can't go there - it's too hard!". The boundaries of your comfort zone are unique to you, and only you can decide where you'll go. Trip breakdown: -5 days -bivvy set up -@CanyonBicycles Grizl -route on @komoot Additional filming recorded pre-trip by John Summerton @SidetrackedMag ...
Bikepacking Colombia - Gravel Riding Across the Colombian Andes
Просмотров 12 тыс.2 года назад
I spent two weeks gravel riding the length of the Colombian Andes, finding stunning climbs, a mix of tarmac and gravel, and exploring this incredibly beautiful and colourful country. Colombia is a cycling paradise - if bikes are your thing, I can't recommend this country enough! You can see the route here: www.komoot.com/collection/1415286/-colombian-andes-by-gravel-bike
Solo & Unsupported Fastpacking the Canadian Rockies by Jenny Tough
Просмотров 28 тыс.2 года назад
In my global project to run solo and unsupported across a mountain range on every continent, I went back to the Canadian Rockies where I grew up to attempt my fifth journey. The route was nearly 1000km of incredibly remote backcountry, and I carried everything I needed in my 30L Trailblazer backpack, resupplying every 4-6 days in small towns en route.
Behind the Scenes with Jenny Tough and Summit Fever Media
Просмотров 7 тыс.3 года назад
Ellie West from Summit Fever Media sit down (over zoom) to catch up with adventurer, story teller, and mountain lover, Jenny Tough. They discuss filming Untrailed for Sidetracked Magazine, finding balance as an influencer and freelancer, women in the the outdoors, and self-shot filming.
Suncoaster Overnighter - Bikepacking the Sunshine Coast
Просмотров 7 тыс.3 года назад
It wasn't the biggest ride of my life by any means, but it looked like the last chance of the year before the winter weather truly descended, and new restrictions came into effect, so I grabbed my bike and went out for an overnight bikepacking ride on the Sunshine Coast. The morning greeted me with frost and, with three pairs of socks still not feeling like enough, I pedalled back to the ferry ...
How I Pack for Fastpacking
Просмотров 38 тыс.3 года назад
Fastpacking is like the ultimate freedom - by going fast and light, the possibilities are expanded, and movement is fun. I recently fastpacked 950km in 23 days across the Canadian Rockies - my 5th mountain range in my long-term project to run solo and unsupported across a mountain range on every continent. Here's everything that I took, and some of my thoughts on packing! Any questions please l...
Adventure From the Front Door: Bikepacking Vancouver Island (by Jenny Tough)
Просмотров 41 тыс.4 года назад
There’s no place like home. Over the past decade, I’ve created a life of adventure and thrived on travelling to faraway places, exploring different cultures and climates. But… This year, things are different. This year is the year to adventure from your front door. I wanted to create a route that would take me around the best of Vancouver Island - from the front door and back again. Adventure h...
Packing for Bikepacking - My kit setup
Просмотров 32 тыс.4 года назад
This is how I pack my bike for bikepacking *usually*. Filmed mid-trip on Vancouver Island with my Shand Stooshie. I did this kit video now because a trip in remote Canada is pretty much the most I would ever pack on a bikepacking trip - with weather, remoteness, and wildlife concerns, a ride out here needs everything! Most places I bikepack I wouldn't use a tent or bear spray, or even a cooking...
Go Solo - You've Got This (Bikepacking Nepal by Jenny Tough)
Просмотров 145 тыс.4 года назад
Travelling solo is an incredibly rewarding experience, but it can be scary to start. I did my first solo bike adventure when I was 21, and while I had absolutely no idea what I was doing and broke down (physically, mechanically, emotionally, etc.) a lot, it was one of the most important growth experiences of my adult life. This December I went to the Nepalese Himalayas on my Shand Bahookie for ...
On My Own Terms - Fastpacking the Southern Alps (by Jenny Tough)
Просмотров 35 тыс.5 лет назад
It’s not a race, not part of any known challenge, it’s just a goal I’ve set for myself, on my own terms. The Southern Alps were my fourth mountain range in my personal challenge to fastpack across a mountain range on every continent. It’s a totally pointless mission, important only to me, but I still push myself hard every day to do the best that I can do, and succeed on my own terms. Video by ...
Bivvy Night in the Cairngorms
Просмотров 9 тыс.5 лет назад
Type 1 Fun! A Monday night saw me heading up into the mountains for a hike, bagging five munros before sunset and then sleeping on the fifth one. I’ve slept in and around many mountains in my life, but it’s pretty rare to get the chance to sleep on top. It was magical. Up early for a sunrise coffee, then trekked back down to the carpark on time to start my day, like a regular person but with gr...
El Miedo (The Fear) - Solo Running Expedition Across the Bolivian Andes (by Jenny Tough)
Просмотров 17 тыс.5 лет назад
"No tienes miedo?" - Aren't you afraid? It's the first question I got asked in every pueblo as I ran through the Bolivian Andes. For 17 days, I battled with the fear inside my head - and reflected in the people I met - as I ran solo and unsupported across the Sierra Oriental, the third range in my global challenge to run across a mountain range on every continent. Music: From Nothing, Generdyn ...
Shakedown - Bikepacking Across Spain
Просмотров 67 тыс.6 лет назад
Shakedown - Bikepacking Across Spain
Tamazight - Running Solo Across Morocco (by Jenny Tough)
Просмотров 21 тыс.6 лет назад
Tamazight - Running Solo Across Morocco (by Jenny Tough)
Mountains of Heaven - Running Solo Across Kyrgyzstan (by Jenny Tough)
Просмотров 66 тыс.6 лет назад
Mountains of Heaven - Running Solo Across Kyrgyzstan (by Jenny Tough)
Singledhanded - First Solo Sailing Adventure
Просмотров 19 тыс.6 лет назад
Singledhanded - First Solo Sailing Adventure
Summer Trails - Mountain Running in Scotland
Просмотров 16 тыс.7 лет назад
Summer Trails - Mountain Running in Scotland
Bothy Night - Bikepacking in the Cairngorms
Просмотров 60 тыс.7 лет назад
Bothy Night - Bikepacking in the Cairngorms
I think her dreams involve sending correspondence letters to a Vietnam vet who's got a similar hobby.😊😊😊
Awesome Jenny. U inspire me to fast packing at age 59 :) Thank U very much.
Can't believe people do this for fun.🙄
Wow. Inspiring. You seem so at ease in such extreme conditions. I must get out and see more nature!
Beautiful
Hi Jenny, great video as always..... whats the back pack pls?
More media please Jenny... Always good to watch and look forward to them.
wow! just wow.
Hi Jenny, congratulation on your race! How did you like riding with that backpack on? Would you do it also on a dropbar bike?
Is that a Cavapoo or cockapoo?
She's a labradoodle!
@@JennyTough_ lovely
Noticed no cook stove, which does add some weight. how did you get on with food? Just snacks? BTW congrats on your time. Also did your waterproof trousers taper so they wouldn't catch in the chain ring?
Definitely not cooking during a race! I had a few hot meals along the course, as there are pretty constant resupply options in the route. Between those I carried snacks and cold sandwiches.
@@JennyTough_ OK thanks for the reply. I'm hoping to do it later in the year and as I have coeliac disease, so no gluten, makes it not so easy to do the food on such a light strategy. So thanks for the info. BTW how did your waterproof trousers go? My issue is keeping them out of the chain ring. Might just use rubber bands. We're yours tapered at the ankles? Thanks again.
Really great to see this. Is there anything you would do differently (except maybe eat more😅)?
If I did the route again I would try it on my full-suss with a dropper post. I was glad to have a much lighter weight bike for the race, as I'm so much faster climbing on it, but I think a lot of the riding would be more fun with a proper MTB!
What was your sleep schedule like over the 5 days? What lighting and power would you have used without the dynamo?
It's only dark out for 3-4 hours a night, so that dictated my sleep! Aside from the last night, when I did not sleep at all, I tried to get 3 hours. If I hadn't used the dynamo I would have just taken a couple of external battery packs. My head-mounted light is my primary anyway, so it wouldn't have changed much to be without the dynamo. Really, if I didn't already have one, I wouldn't have missed it! Not necessary at all on that slow moving terrain.
Thank you for sharing this! Is this the 4 litre Apidura frame bag?
yes it is!
Hi Jenny - you said you waterproofed your backback? Isn't the main compartment fully WP out of the box then? Also, I recently found that downtube bag lets in water (where the strap wraps through the lining) - feedback for your contacts at Apidura!
I believe it is waterproof, but mine has seen a lot of use and I had put it through the washing machine a few times, so I nikwaxed it again for peace of mind. It worked! I didn't have any troubles with water inside my downtube bag - you definitely have to fold it 3x (so not overstuffed). If your bag is faulty definitely let Apidura know as they do free repairs!
How much water capacity did you have? I see a 1 liter bottle. Also who makes the pack you rode in?
Just the 1L bottle - there isn't a moment in the Highlands where you aren't close to a water source, so I never went thirsty! The pack is Apidura :)
....and don't forget to put some snacks...
Hi Jenny, do you have any advice for a pair of rain pants? Kind regards, Jules
I used the Montane Minimus - they're very lightweight, and can be put on without taking shoes off :)
Awesome work out there! Was fun to watch your dot. Such an incredible route, I'd love to race it again when I'm healthy someday. :)
oh thanks girl!!! <3
Interesting to see your kit, particularly as I passed you all in the opposite direction near Oykel Bridge. I seemed to have much more kit for 4 days but I wasn't racing.
I would definitely have carried more if were touring! Hope you enjoyed your adventure... join us next time :)
Congrats to you Jenny always good to hear your voice. Speaking of voice I am reading your substack posts.
I didn’t catch the bit about the tires. I don’t like tubeless, is there a better option to avoid punctures? There’s not much content on RUclips about this race, would be great to see a wee video up the highs and lows. Thanks for sharing Jenny.
Thanks G! I would definitely not ride this terrain with tubes. I used inserts in addition to sealant - yes, it's a huge ordeal to get them set up, but no punctures!
Is you dad doing the Van Isle 1200? It's easier than P-B-P.
That is pretty much what I use bikepacking, plus a light NeoAir pad. My bivi is not much larger than the rescue bag. But I DO carry stuff to cook. I always take time to eat!
Well done on your second place Jenny.💪🏼
Hi Jenny. You are an amazing lady and an inspiration to us all, young or old. Are you going to post the video of you doing the 550?
Thanks so much! I'm afraid I didn't do any filming during this ride - I was in race mode!
Beautiful 😢
Love this video❤️ Love from Nepal 🇳🇵❤️
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I bet I can fit not even half of the stuff in my saddlebag. You are a packing genius!
Wonderful. One question, Tough … is it Tuff or Took?
epic
More films please Jenny 😀👍
Welcome to Oman 🇴🇲
Amazing woman and trip. ❤U. K. 🇬🇧
Absolutely love this video. It just cheers me up and, as a Spaniard myself, I admire you for completing such a ride in that short period and with zero luxuries 👏🏻👏🏻 really encouraging, Jenny
Beauty, pursue with passion. Thanks Jenny this touched my heart.
Fantastic and love the music
Lovely adventure. BC looks amazing. Am excitedly planning a few trips from home for the next few months... thanks for sharing
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Wow this looks like an amazing route. Thanks for sharing your experience in such a genuine and honest way!
great and unique videos. if you can, please add the transylvanian alps trip as well
cant believe you crossed that fnn river. wow. tough
😊👍
Epic journey 👊😉
lovely!! thanks for sharing
Hey Welcome to India, Julley!
Looks like a great adventure. Ladakh is incredible. I was in Leh a few weeks ago but haven't made it to Zanskar yet.
Well done again Jenny! Inspiring men and woman of all ages and backgrounds ☺
Jenny, You are an inspiration in so many ways. Been from India, Zanskar always has been on my bikepacking bucket lists. Seeing you climb Zanskar just rejuvinates my dream . I hope you had a lovely time in India & Thanks for promoting the not so known part of the country.