Cycling Across South America (Full 3-Hour Bikepacking Movie)

On January 1st, 2025, we left our apartment in Belgium with nothing but our bicycles and a goal to reach the end of the world. What started as a ride through the winds of Patagonia became a 10,000km (6,200 mile) odyssey through the heart of South America. This film is the complete, uncut story of that year on the road—from the southern tip of Tierra del Fuego to the high mountain passes of the Colombian Andes. Part two, North America, is still in progress. In this 3-hour documentary, you'll experience: --The Southern Grit: Racing toward Puerto Natales against howling winds and seeking shelter in old shipping containers. --Life as an Attraction: Accidentally becoming part of the scenery for tourist vans at the edge of remote lakes. --Survival in the Wild: Navigating the "big question marks" of the Carretera Austral and building massive rock piles just to keep our tent from flying away in the night. --The Turning Point: Pushing through the brutal beauty of the Peru-Great Divide while facing news from home that changed our perspective on the entire journey. --The Final Frontier: Crossing into Colombia to tackle the "Trampolin de la Muerte" and reaching Bogotá to close the first major chapter of our transcontinental expedition. SUPPORT THE EXPEDITION: Follow us on Patreon for updates and ad-free videos:   / ryankodakbrown   Support the trip by by buying us a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/ryankodakbrown Find the full gear breakdown on our website: https://wilderland.media/gear-list 🎬 CAMERA GEAR: Main Camera: https://amzn.to/4jg0v5w Ilse Camera: https://amzn.to/4jG5Z9D Action Camera: https://amzn.to/4cwisKm Drone: https://amzn.to/4lzNwNo Microphone: https://amzn.to/4jzVi8g Wireless Mics: https://amzn.to/42M44KN Tripod: https://amzn.to/4lA2h30 Hard drives: https://amzn.to/44zI7jk Evoc Hip Pack: https://www.rei.com/product/247327/ev... 🚵 GEAR: Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ultamid 4: https://alnk.to/apVlNay Helinox Trail Zero: https://rei.pxf.io/9LjO94 Ortlieb Panniers: https://rei.pxf.io/qzLZkb RAB Borealis Windjacket: https://rei.pxf.io/N9v4eq NeveGear Waratah Quilt: https://nevegear.com.au RekkiWorks Monster Munch: https://rekkiworks.com/ Zorali Air-Grid Fleece: https://alnk.to/58sCmGs Columbia Base Layer: https://rei.pxf.io/nXZojV RekkiWorks DX 35: https://rekkiworks.com/ Evoc Hip Pack: https://www.rei.com/product/247327/ev... Brooks saddle: https://alnk.to/1C9sKo2 Some links that we share are affiliate links and help us fuel our adventures. It doesn’t cost you extra, but means a lot to us if you do. We truly appreciate your support and comments — keep the adventures coming, and thanks for helping ours going! Chapters: 00:00:00 - Leaving Everything Behind 00:01:41 - The First Storm 00:03:39 - Fin Del Mundo Routoe 00:10:17 - The Pampas 00:14:34 - First Border Crossing! 00:18:23 - Punta Arenas: Mainland to Parks 00:20:38 - Torres del Paine 00:23:37 - First Windstorm 00:26:08 - Argentina! (Again) 00:28:16 - Breakdown! 00:30:28 - Perito Morena Glaciar 00:33:29 - The Battle Lost 00:36:48 - Fitz Roy Hike 00:38:10 - Crossing by Boat 00:39:58 - Carretera Austral: Chile 00:43:52 - Cochrane, First Town 00:46:06 - Rio Tranquillo & Marble Caves 00:47:13 - The Hardest Part 00:49:50 - Seasons Change 00:56:20 - Sam Interview 01:00:49 - The Real Journey Begins 01:02:39 - Bariloche: New Gear 01:04:50 - Navigating Storms 01:08:39 - A Monkey Puzzle 01:13:01 - Desert Camps 01:13:47 - Gouchito Gill: Saint of Debachery 01:16:18 - Sandstorms 01:21:36 - Mendoza and Gaia the Cat 01:27:46 - Sandstorm! New tent 01:33:12 - Tire Troubles Begin 01:38:33 - Snowstorm is Brewing 01:39:50 - San Pedro de Atacama, Waiting for the Snow 01:40:57 - Lagunas Route 01:44:04 - Bolivia! 01:47:07 - 5000m Geysers 01:49:04 - Meeting in Nowhere 01:54:44 - Coldest Night -20c 01:56:01 - Uyuni & Salars 01:59:17 - Salt Hotel 02:02:03 - Vicunas Route 02:07:42 - Llama Head Stew 02:10:24 - Call Me ASAP 02:12:53 - Peru! 02:14:05 - Macchu Piccu 02:15:13 - The Peru Divide 02:17:21 - Indigenous Invitation 02:20:44 - Blood Test 02:23:46 - A Difficult Decision 02:25:59 - Ecuador 02:26:07 - Fresh Start: Ecuador 02:26:29 - Trans Ecuador Mountain Bike Route 02:29:32 - So Wet! 02:31:43 - Bomberos 02:35:05 - Chimborazo 02:39:40 - Into the Clouds 02:42:34 - Cotopaxi 02:48:05 - Quito and Angels 02:49:38 - Colombia! 02:50:23 - Trampolin de la Muerte 02:56:23 - Bogota: The End #bikepacking #southamerica #documentary