Trippin: Nepalese Pass Stormin' - Video by trippinfellaz

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Riwajc (Mar 27, 2017 at 21:07)

I hope you know the Dalai lama lives in Dharamshala india and not in Nepal. So no Nepal is not the "land" of the dalai lama. He is originally from Tibet and now is a refugee in india.

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rrsport (Mar 27, 2017 at 22:17)

There are lama in Nepal though. I wouldn't call myself spiritual but meeting them was certainly an incredible experience

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jaame (Mar 28, 2017 at 2:51)

@rrsport: I thought they were alpacas in Nepal?

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Riwajc (Mar 28, 2017 at 1:38)

@metaam as a Nepali who actually understands the psyche. I wouldn't say people are content its just that they have no choice. And trust me they would do anything to live a better life away from hardship and poverty. Sorry to say but you saying that is western romanticising at its finest.

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mandil (Mar 28, 2017 at 9:50)

As a Nepali, one of the things I would do before finding flaws in this beautiful video is thank the creators for showcasing my country and the potentials it holds as a global mountain biking destination. Yes, there are some factual errors, but the content is absolutely magical, wouldn't you agree? :-)

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teedubya (Mar 28, 2017 at 13:36)

@Riwajc Sorry if I caused you offence, I wasn't trying to romanticise anything. Obviously I understand most Nepalis want better lives, that's true for far too many people on the planet. I've travelled to several countries in the region where the economic situation is similar. In my experience every time I've visited your country I've found the Nepalis seemingly happier with their lot than their counterparts from those countries.If I'm wrong in that observation then I apologise.

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Zuman (Mar 27, 2017 at 21:10)

Really like it a lot. A minor comment on the editing side, maybe you guys are trying something new or pushing for a shorter edit on this one, but the quick cuts near the start of the video is quite jarring and disorientating, specially considering those where establishing shots, they were just to fast for me, some are even less than 2 secs. Again, I'm not privy to what the editor was trying to achieve with the quick cut effects, so maybe i'm just nit picking on an otherwise great adventure and awesome feature. i'll just show my self out for being negative, i'm sorry, it's just i hurt my shoulder again and i'm bummed i was not able to ride today,

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slayerdegnar (Mar 28, 2017 at 14:54)

I agree. I couldn't really focus on the video the whole time it was on. Hyper twitch editing.

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Riwajc (Mar 27, 2017 at 23:26)

@rrsport yea there are also priests in every country but that doesn't mean england is the home of the pope does it. Saying nepal is the land of the dalai lama is factually incorrectly.

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jaame (Mar 28, 2017 at 2:53)

Who cares about the Pope? We invented dinosaurs!

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Ghouls (Mar 28, 2017 at 0:03)

I've walked it, not ridden it and must say that doesn't paint the picture as to how much hike-a-bike there is on that trail! A couple of days would almost be half hiking! Wonderful part of the world though, would love to go back on a bike! What are the rules around bikes now? Free to do it any time? Same kind of permits as normal trekkers?

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Riwajc (Mar 28, 2017 at 23:27)

@metaam no worries man. I was not offended at all. It was more of just letting you know all is not what it seems on the outside and the harsh reality of what the majority of the population have to endure. I mean its not your fault. The video was great and I don't know if you've ridden here but you gotta admit the riding is awesome. And more tourists like yourself coming here only helps the economy more.

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mandil (Mar 28, 2017 at 9:55)

Beautiful video and images, @trippinfellaz. Thanks for putting this out there. I'm sure Ajay and Mukhiya 'Snow Monkey' showed you a bloody good time when you visited!

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teedubya (Mar 27, 2017 at 23:44)

I wonder what that monk was listening to? My guess is a bit of Nirvana.

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teedubya (Mar 27, 2017 at 23:48)

I love this country, mind blowing scenery and it never fails to humble me how people with so little can be seemingly so content. It puts us in the West with our first world problems to shame.

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Riwajc (Mar 28, 2017 at 11:20)

@mandil did I mention anywhere about the video being bad? Iam just pointing out the fact that they said Nepal is the home of the Dalai lama and correcting their mistake as to not misinform people. What's wrong with that? So according to your logic a documentary can provide untrue facts not in accordance to reality as long as the cinematography is beautiful? As to my second point on romanticising peoples circumstances it was not directed at the creators of this video but to a commenter on this site. Whether you like it or not its the reality of what happens on a regular basis whether innocently or otherwise. All in all I found your comment a bit snarky. Just because you know these people doesnt make you the arbiter of my opinions.

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nikoniko (Mar 28, 2017 at 16:03)

Awesome journey through a very cool part of the world!! It would be a dream to visit and ride here in Nepal! I kind of wish the edit was a little slower to see some of the cool beauty a little more!

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martn (Mar 28, 2017 at 1:05)

Inspiring as always, thanks! Now I want to go there too...

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MarcoSTEEZ (Mar 27, 2017 at 21:18)

Bucket list type stuff

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Riwajc (Mar 28, 2017 at 9:01)

@coachvernon probably fake. You can buy a lot of fake north face and other outdoor brands for cheap here.

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tris400d (Mar 27, 2017 at 11:17)

Great video, incredible photos. Good job!

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kaibabylon (Mar 28, 2017 at 7:20)

Is that a Nepalese 2 year old wearing a North Face down jacket?

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nathan010 (Mar 28, 2017 at 6:20)

loved it