The Oregon Timber Trail (video)

Three Norwegian friends tackle North America’s newest premiere long-distance mountain bike route, the Oregon Timber Trail. Watch their video here and check out their detailed pack list…

Jonas Modin Rismyhr, Andreas Hanedalen, and Amund Hognestad Jensen travelled all the way from Norway to experience the wonders of the Oregon Timber Trail. This 669-mile backcountry mountain bike trail covers the length of Oregon, from California to the Columbia River Gorge in Hood River. It’s a must-ride for those seeking out a challenging singletrack-focused bikepacking route. The group put together this fantastic video of their experience, and we’ve also included Jonas’ detailed pack list, and a gallery of photos from the trip.

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  • Oregon Timber Trail Video Jonas Rismyhr
  • Oregon Timber Trail Video Jonas Rismyhr
  • Oregon Timber Trail Video Jonas Rismyhr

For those curious, Jonas and Andreas rode full-suspension Rocky Mountain Instincts, and Amund was on a Trek Slash. The group researched the route this past winter then spent time putting together the necessary gear, with a focus on keeping things as light as possible, while leaving room for their camera equipment. As you can see from their photos, the bikes are very lightly packed and mid-sized backpacks were used to make up for that. The group rode the entire route in just 13.5 days, which is a feat in itself. And they still had time to be pleasantly surprised by the fine folks they met along the way. If you have any other questions for the group, leave them in the comments below.

Oregon Timber Trail Video Jonas Rismyhr

Jonas’ Oregon Timber Trail Pack List

Here’s Jonas’ complete pack list, which doesn’t include the Fire Maple Camping Titanium Stove, fuel canisters, and titanium pot that Andreas carried.

Sleep Gear and Bags

Backpack: EVOC Explorer Pro 30 L
Sleeping Bag: Sea To Summit Spark SPI
Pillow: Exped AirPillow UL L
Sleeping Pad: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xtherm Large
Tent: Hilleberg Anjan 3
Tool Canister: Zefal Z Box
Saddle Bag: Evoc Saddle Bag Tour 1L
Frame Mount: Mutherload Strap
Frame Bag: Blackburn Outpost Corner
Handlebar Bag: Salsa Anything Cradle

Clothing

Bike Shoes: Northwave Outcross Plus
Riding Shorts: Dynafit Transalper 3 DST
Jacket: Dynafit Transalper 2 3L
Bib: 7Mesh MK3
Riding Socks: Norheim Wool
T-Shirt: Brynje Classic
Helmet: Urge Enduro-O-Matic 2
Down Jacket: Marmot Quasar
Gloves: EVOC
Pants: Swix Carbon Pants
Camp Clothes: Icebreaker Merino Longsleeve, Wool Boxers, Swix Beanie

Camera Gear

Camera Sony a6300
Primary Lens Sony 10-18mm
Spare Lens Sony 50mm f/1.8 OSS
Gimbal Zhiyun Crane Plus
Storage Sony Camera Pouch
Gimbal Charger Zhiyun Charger
Gimbal Mount QR-Plate
Drone Dji Mavic Air

Equipment

Phone: Huawei Mate 10 Pro
Water: Evoc Water bladder 3L
Chamois Cream: Muc-Off
Quick Link: Sram PowerLock
Heart Rate Monitor: Polar Vantage M / Polar M7
Titanium Spork
Spares: 6 Spokes, Hanger
Sunglasses: Julbo Renegade
Power: Trust 2200mah Battery
E-Reader: Kindle Paperwhwite
Other: Passport, Polar Charger/li>

Hygiene

Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Fluoride Tablets
Sunscreen
Cocoon Ultralight Microfiber Towel
Vitamins

  • Oregon Timber Trail Video Jonas Rismyhr
  • Oregon Timber Trail Video Jonas Rismyhr
Oregon Timber Trail Video Jonas Rismyhr
  • Oregon Timber Trail Video Jonas Rismyhr
  • Oregon Timber Trail Video Jonas Rismyhr
  • Oregon Timber Trail Video Jonas Rismyhr
Oregon Timber Trail Video Jonas Rismyhr

Need more reason to ride the Oregon Timber Trail? Check out Miles and Ben’s OTT Rigs and Packing Lists post, and Miles’ trip report titled “Trails and Tribulations“.

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