My First Time Riding the Glamis Sand Dunes!

Words can't describe how fantastic this day was! I set the bar high and it smashed my expectations out of the water! The Imperial Sand Dunes are truly spectacular and the riding is unlike anything I've ever done. The whole place is fun from small dunes to huge dunes. I saw every type of machine imaginable and everyone I talked with was super cool. It really is a mecca and should be on everyone's mandatory bucket list regardless of the drive time!

2020 Yamaha YFZ450R
Fuel Customs Intake W/box
Power Commander 5
ITP Sand Stars

2019 Yamaha Raptor 700 Special Edition-
Built Top End Dyno Tuned by Illinois Powersports (Call Jay for Details 630-365-6722)
Fuel Customs Intake W/box
Power Commander 5
Lonestar Adjustable Rear Axle
Pro Armor Bully front bumper
Pro Armor Nerf Bars
Quadboss Front wheel spacers
Warning Plate Delete
Rear Skat Trak 7 Paddle Haulers
Front Skat Trak Mow Hawks

Big Thanks to John at Sandtoyz Unlimited for the Skat Trak Tires and Blue Label Wheel Combo!

Big Thanks to Blake at DBC Racing for hooking us up with ITP Sand Starz!

0:00-1:25 Intro/Merch Announcement
1:26-3:55 Arrival and Unload
3:56-4:51 Pre Ride Meeting
4:52-7:36 Ride Start
7:37-9:49 Riding By Olds Hill
9:50-11:18 KFX Cool Down
11:19-13:07 Riding Towards the Flag Pole
13:08-15:31 Last Section to Flag Pole
15:32-18:36 Veterans Day Ceremony Highlights
18:37-21:16 Start of Ride Back
21:17-23:10 Drone Filming Session
23:11-26:14 Continuing Ride Back
26:15-27:25 YFZ Free Riding
27:26-29:03 Heading Back to Truck
29:04-30:10 Riding to Glamis Beach Store
30:11-32:04 Riding through Campground
32:05-34:38 Start of Evening Ride
34:39-36:45 Access Road to Old Hill
36:46-37:40 KFX Cool Down
37:41-41:00 Filming on Big Dunes
41:01-44:30 Free Ride Filming
44:31-45:03 Connor Rides TRX
45:04-46:13 Meeting with Subscribers
46:14-46:48 Sand Rail Hillclimb
46:49-49:37 Riding towards North End
49:38-50:33 Ride Break
50:34-53:34 Riding the Sand Highway
53:35-55:00 Drag Strip Arrival
55:01-56:42 Drag Strip Highlights
56:43-59:21 Riding Back to Truck
59:22-1:00:33 Outro
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[stevengibson]

Growing up 15 miles away from these dunes sometimes makes me forget how amazing they are but it was extremely enjoyable to watch you enjoy them so much.

[that_ex_guy]

Pete you put way too much work into these things, by far one of my favorite YouTubers

[foxpuremage]

43:50 classic "oh I didn't know you were gonna stop" excuse to roost someone lol

[WestNebraskaAdventureChannel]

I've been riding dirt bikes and quads for the last 25 years. I have been to Glamis and watched umpteen videos of Glamis. This is some of the best footage I have seen and truly captures the experience. Two thumbs up for an outstanding video.

[brianjohnson]

Always funny yet cool sensation when someone rides the Glamis dunes for the time. It doesn’t get better than Glamis! I realize how fortunate I was to have grown up riding here multiple times a year.

[NEFloridaDirtRiders]

As a Florida boy I spent four years living out there in California and had the opportunity to ride in Glamis many times. It’s hard to describe to those that have never been in this environment how the sand dunes seem to go on forever and ever. This is the only thing I miss about living in California.

[jitsnydzer]

An entire hour worth of entertaining footage from one day of riding. Man, you're going to single handedly bring back the sport quads. Keep it up!

[tylersoutherland]

If one of Pete’s videos doesn’t make you wanna go rip I don’t know what will.

[FTornado]

Hey Pete, I'll fill you in on a little dune lingo. That steep drop-off that your buddy almost wrecked it on is called a "razorback". They are usually found on the backside of every dune and they can be steep. The most dangerous thing on a razorback is a "witches eye". It is literally a hole in the sand about 6 to 10 feet down from the top of the dune. When you hit it, there is usually no saving it. You wreck, and hard. It's like hitting a vertical wall of sand. They are formed when the wind blows hard enough over the edge of a dune and it circles around and digs out a hole. They're nasty. Be aware. Those big dunes you ride into and circle around are called "bowls". They form is sizes from small to massive, and when you are on a ride with a good leader, they will weave in and out of those all the way to your destination. It's like a never ending roller coaster. You guys should really spend a night out there sometime. The night action can be better than daytime. A stock headlight will do, but of course, a upgraded lighting system makes it even better. Hope this helps. Good luck and when in doubt, keep the throttle pinned.

[MrDpf]

Pete!
So glad you took the opportunity to experience Glamis.
I grew up in San Diego in the 60’s and 70’s and Glamis was a mainstay of our lives along with many other AZ and Calif desert hotspots!!!

ENJOY!!!

[onceonceochenta]

I seen people do alot worst their first time out. You guys did great, but you need a local that knows the area, the spots, and the traffic patterns. I mean, in 45 min away, let me know when u coming back. I got my quad ready to go. That was me btw, in the white ram pulling the xp pro backwards 😄

[reecegreyshock]

You guys are fucking precious🤣, i’m so glad you guys got to see a big part of my life. I grew up my entire life going to Glamis every Thanksgiving every Halloween every Christmas, Life at its finest and most simple form was in the dunes. I can almost remember all the bad and good times there. At any time and any place you can always volunteer to go with your group to Glamis, Bring friends and bring family❤️

[Adam-ygo]

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve watched this video. It’s my dream to ride Glamis, it looks so amazing. Unfortunately, I’m on the east coast.
Pete, you seem like such a genuine person and your videos are the best. Keep up the the good work. Thanks for all of the great videos! 👍

[mxb]

It's AWESOME to see and hear 1st time impressions of Glamis especially from a Big Time Youtuber.
You should do a Stand-alone video of your impressions for all the others who haven't been or want to go.👌👍👍👍👍
All of us who live out here maybe take Glamis for granted.

[beeznasty]

I hope the people at Honda see your videos and decide they want to make the TRX450Rs again. Always awesome videos man, glad you got the YFZ added to the lineup

[mixflip]

Ok its official.... im putting glamis on my bucket list. Looks like I need to bring a truck, a toy hauler and some quads at minimum.

[jaredpauletto]

I love Glamis. My all time favorite place to ride dunes. Started riding there in the mid 80's in my Honda 185s and still love going.

[mack]

I never ever seen to like to watch glamis fiding videos because they can never seem to create the feeling of excitement and adrenaline i feel when riding through the glamis dunes but this on did! I have been waiting for season for the last nine months and come up soon, so I’m trying to find videos I like this one was different my favorite so far for last five years but try to find a good plan is for you and you finally did it for me!!! Thank you for the awesome video and keep up the good work!!

[NextAdventureYoutube]

Epic video! Glamis is sure on my bucket list! Amazing terrain.

[luiscavazos]

Been going to glamis since 5 years old I'm 20 now and I smile all the time great experience