My biggest pleasure in this video is that you don't make excuses for your fears. anybody who is lucky enough to have access to this kind of terrain knows there are places and days when it's just not going to happen...and that's just fine in my book. I'd rather finish a ride with a little frustration and everybody intact, than having to get somebody out of the woods, injured, because their head wasn't in the right space. There's always next time. Haters and big talkers mean nothing.
“This is the type of trail that finds you.” How can I make sure it doesn’t?? Great video Eric, this is the real stuff that I love and the haters love to hate.
Thanks Brian! I'll be sure to not invite you on this ride next year! 😉 In all seriousness, the trail is a bit more of an interpretive walk for us mere mortals. See you in Whistler this summer!? 🤘🤘🤘😁
People rarely talk about how much of a mind game mountain biking is. It's easy to get shaken up some days and hard to get composure back. Thanks for the great video.
It’s really interesting. I don’t do mountain biking but find myself and others in skateboarding with the same problems. It is always your mind that limits you in what you’re capable to do.
You sound so sad, you did not fail! You're just not ready yet and with a bit more experience I belive you can conquer this trail. I have respect for you that you knew what you wanted to try and what not, you are a good role model
If it looks that nasty on GoPro, then I know it looked RIDICULOUS in person. My confidence would have been fine on that trail. I'm confident I would have been walking the insane stuff and filming the other guys going it, similar to what you did. I'm all for technical riding, but some of that stuff was next level nuts. GREAT video, and loved that you included your hesitancy and concerns. I would always MUCH rather see guys back down when they are uncomfortable, then try something they are concerned about. When you rolled up to that narrow chute three times and didn't go....I was thinking, "NOPE, not today. Come back another day." When I think about it that much, I never go....never ends well. :-)
Yup, with each roll up my confidence shrank. I just had to say no, despite feeling pressure from myself to go. It feels kind of embarrassing, but it's for the best.
Seconded 100% It also takes balls to acknowledge some things are not within your skills yet or you're off your game today. It was really hard to watch the video cause I was thinking the same and would have hated to see you end up in hospital because you didn't listen to your gut. Glad you're ok!
Probably the right decision in this situation, but it's not always wise to walk away. Fear can grow big over time and eat you up. But that line looked scary as .... Not to mention the drop Beers did.
Came back to this one after Barelli's video. I was like "where did I see this before?". It puts you in prospective how good of a rider you need to be to ride this. Thanks Eric for the content!
Holy crap that looks gnarly as hell. You can tell it's steep. Your fork was so compressed going down that stuff it's insane! Don't beat yourself up over it, you did awesome!
BCpov I know exactly how you were feeling dude. In the UK everyone loves wet winter riding - going out and riding some gnarly shit in the rain is about as british as it gets - but when you're on a super steep rocky, rooty track you don't know with no grip and can't stop it's really tough. This wasn't wet but it just looks so so steep and tech it's mad. I'm sure it's the same feeling
Love your honesty. Feeling your frustration. When the confidence get knocked out of you early on with riding at your max. With a trail so intense from top to bottom it's hard regain composure and confidence. It has a knock on effect for the rest of the day. All the guys that on top form will be first down while the nervous ones end up at the back feeding off each other doubts, and making this even tougher. That was some hard core trail.
I like that none of the fails were edited out, you can see that confidence was lost. We all have been there. This is how you progress as a rider. To see others nailing sections so the next time you will have a different perpective and more willing to hit stuff. And when you go back to your local trails you look at them different.
This is beyond a pro line,like the double black diamond of the pro lines lol. Some pro lines I could manage, this is beyond anything in my wildest dreams or something I coild ride. @bcpov you did amazing and knew when to call it, props for having the strength to know it's not worth it or give into pressure after watching the others send it
Let me join the bazillion people saying that it's cool that you posted this. You are a bad ass and it's good to see really talented people still getting overcome with fear and/or reason. So thanks. If I could like this twice, I would.
Thanks for posting this video. I just turned 40 in November and only started riding about five years ago. The head games are the absolute worst, and it's good to see someone as skilled as you struggle with them as well. Anyways, hello from Vancouver Island and keep the videos coming!
Thanks Dustin, we all struggle with those head games. Some more than others. Some times its best to just go but on this trail, I think its better to be safe than sorry.
Are you mad, you didn’t fail , your a great rider , people don’t really get the perspective on a go pro until your actually doing it, really great spirit of mountain biking... love it
Dang dude! This is some really real content! I'm sorry you had a bad day but it is refreshing to see content that breaks the mold for mtb videos. I imagine it takes a lot of guts to post something like this. You have earned my respect and new sub. :)
Man, that is a tough, steep looking tech trail. Great editing to show how difficult it must've been. I think you did well riding it. Don't be too hard on yourself. I've watched a lot of your videos and I've ridden many of the trails in your videos; you are an excellent rider. It's smart to walk a section if you're not feeling confident about it; Much better than a serious injury for the sake of pride.
your honesty is outstanding...and tbh, I'd be walking most everything there ...hats off to you mate...and yes...you were definitely riding with some seriously confident riders.. no sense in hurting yourself to be the hero that fails...ride what you can and go around what you cant...great video...cheers for the upload!
Thanks D, I always try to keep it real. It's more interesting that way, isn't it? Glad I made it out in one piece and also witness some of those guys sending it!
Oh my fuck! Bud you smashed it. I'm well aware of the gopro effect and that trail is the steepest I've seen on the tube. Respect and keep the vids coming.
Glad to know even good riders such as yourself have bad days, confidence busters, and self doubt. We’ve all been there. Thanks for sharing. Craziest features I’ve ever seen back to back.
So relate-able feeling the honesty and the trepidation in the voice. My nerves were on fire at times watching this but I loved every minute of it. Having shattered my leg and knee and taking 4 operations to somewhat fix, your video burrowed straight down to those feelings. I still ride and still love it but at 60 years old I learned to be honest about one's skillset, to push yourself some, and if you decide on something you got to be "all in" when you roll in. Thanks for a great video!
Thanks for watching tomordr. Yeah, I prefer to keep it real. It's more interesting. But yeah, I just want to ride another day. Definitely had a few crashes in the past where I push myself when I'm not comfortable.
BCPov this trail would be murder on a day when you're feeling on your game and like you said you hit it cold and on a day where you were obviously just "not feeling it"... no shame in not always looking like a superstar in the review footage. I'm glad you came okay as I have been reviewing your videos like a drug in prep for my trip to BC for a couple months this summer. Hate to lose such a good source of information and inspiration. Keep up the good work!
Nice Eric! This trail used to actually be quite a bit easier, in 2009 it was mostly loam and dirt in all the sketchy parts, it's got considerably harder since then with all the rock and roots coming through! good job riding it!
my friend and i were in awe of the trails you get to ride. Not much of that in Australia. But playing from that point in half speed was maximum hilarity. Good luck in your adventures my friend! thanks for the vid.
You said it yourself, it's all about context. Humbling to see you struggle through this, when you've smashed some seriously gnarly stuff. Casts what some people are capable of in a new light!
BCpov hey Eric, i think you have to "pinned down" this comment so it stays on the very top for everyone to see. Btw, I like that you go for the gnarl hence i so enjoy your videos. Cheers bud.
If you ask around in the Sea to Sky area and are a good enough rider, someone would probably show you it. I kind of doubt you are building trails like this "locally all the time" though... hardest trail in the area isn't likely replicated that often.
It's good to see mere mortals riding rather than the glossy (if brilliant) stuff given out by bike manufacturers. I love the honesty of riders and the skills of others.
Absolutely insane. I've been watching you for a little while and your skill level and the trails you ride is crazy so to see you having the same fears that I do and not being able to make yourself ride something is pretty shocking. Just goes to show there is always something out there to scare even the most confident riders. Glad you made it down in one piece as having an accident out there would be bad.
This looks difficult and gnarly as hell, mad respect both for the riders that rode that whole thing, and to the camera man for accepting his limitations. Imagine crashing bad out there and putting your fellow riders in the position of having to carry you out. 5/5 would watch again.
As somebody who has been in this position and had days like this the most important thing to getting past it is staying light on the bike and not stiffening up or getting tense, letting the bike move more underneath you and definitely using your front brake more, it's where all of your grip is on those steep bits
Wow, awesome video, thanks for sharing! I could barely stand to watch on a few of those descents. Glad no one got hurt! Definitely out of my league, but looks like a great place to take my bike for a walk... :-)
You're a way better rider than I'll ever be, and it's courageous of you to post where you are challenged. There are many videos of people conquering trails and shredding through the worst and it's good to see where good riders hit their limits for a change.
Although an seriously difficult trail, your video to me is what mountain biking is about. Challenging your skills and hanging with your friends. Looking for new trails and "to boldly go where no one has gone before". Thanks for the video.
That one looks insanely difficult, way above my comfort level. And for sure you are much more then only a decently technical rider for riding most of it! I was watching the whole video just now and I was feeling that the drop at 16:15 wouldn't go well ... and it did. Glad you didn't hurt yourself too much going otb. But you couldn't have lost your cam any better ;-)
Holy moly! What a steep and challenging trail. If it looks scary on GoPro it is actually the entrance to hell. I like how you have to talk about lines and stuff and then hit it. Wow! The roller at 6:20! Jesus Christ, has Tippie already done it? Great riding Eric and thanks for sharing. You didnt back down at all! Visit Canada at least once in my life is on my to do list! You guys are so lucky to call this country your home turf.
It is under the radar, but not a secret and is quite old. Remy M. put a vid up with the name in the title. Vids are all over Pinkbike, Vimeo, and VitalMTB. I never did it but was close (it was out of reach). Thanks for sharing your limits and fear. I have been hurt too much playing with limits. Also that area changes in the dust, wet, needles in the fall... all witch can produce random crashes.
+Paul Burns yup, just wanna play nice with the locals. It's not my trail to advertise. Not sure about the remy vid, hopefully he got permission to include the name.
Risk vs reward, when you went OTB I was like NOOO. I tore all the ligaments off my clavicle near that trail this summer. Also in that area some of the coolest trails are empty. I think people do name droppers. That is not one -- too hard. I used to ride every trail on my DH bike first -- so much easier.
Tim Moore it’s not illegal per-say, but it’s unauthorized/unsanctioned by the organization that manages the land it’s on... it would be bad for random people to go wreck themselves on it.
HUGE respect to you, finally someone who is honest enough to mention that FEAR exists...... I would have needed to change my undies several times on that descent!!
This trail reminds me of a little stash some friends up in Vancouver showed me a few years back. Just over-the-top gnar. I was being towed in be this short little dude from the UK. He kept disappearing behind 6 foot drops and I'd follow in. Then I come up in what I thought was a 6 footer and it turned out to be a 22' death huck. Scared me to death but I stuck it. Biggest hit of my career and I never wanna be 20 feet in the air again. 🤘
Those are some of my favorite experiences in riding. They don’t always work to you’re advantage, but you’ve done it once and the initial fear is gone so ya do it again! I dig riding with big diverse groups like this. So much to learn from everyone ya know? This trail looks wicked fun!
There's nothing I love more than singletrack that winds through a forest, so beautiful and so unpredictable! These guys are skilled riders of varying degrees and it's obvious they're being tested. That soil is no help, easily washes out and you lose traction.
That was a scary trail. Its crazy to see you back off from those because we've seen you do so many before. Just goes to show how crazy those lines are.
It’s almost comforting knowing that even greats like you have fears and still hesitate. I think you’re quite the amazing rider, but I respect what you do and don’t, and how much you know you’ve grown, and what you should work on. Props to you, you put a knew spin on mountain biking for us all.
As a mtb scrub, I relate to this so heavily. Doing one cool thing, and just feeling "fuck this, I'm over it" and having to force yourself to get down the rest of it; pussy footing everything and pushing through your shaken confidence. Such a shitty feeling getting halfway down the drop in of a trail section and panic braking, causing you to slip on your ass. But its nice to see real mtbikers struggle with this too. It's not just noobs like me
The shit me and my friends come up with in the woods behind my house aren’t steep but almost impossible. The trail goes through trees that are narrower than the bars then you have a 2ft ledge immediately after then a really tight switchback onto a narrow bridge
"is it crazy?..of course it's crazy" hahaha. Fair play mate, that looked wild on camera, no need to push yourself into stuff if your confidence is gone. Good video!
Glad to see someone else freak out over super steeps besides just me. That trail looks insane even with a GoPro, I couldn’t imagine how steep it is in person.
Do you ride with the Hero4 because of the horrible motor noise with the black? I just got an evo and I'm looking for a means of fixing the audio issues!
Wow...awesome video man!!!.....love these kind of trails....rode ride don't slide n micro climate last summer and can't wait to get back to BC!!....can't seem to get enough of BC....btw...I'm from Singapore!!!
Just to put things in perspective, lots of people who ride the trails you race on probably feel the same way you did on this trail. The only way to tell that you're progressing is to scare the shit out of yourself every now and then. Props for still sending it.
I learned that when I used to race BC Cup and AB Cup downhill a few years ago. I thought I was quick and a good rider until I got into some of the foreign race tracks and got schooled lol. It's all part of the process, at least you kept a good spirit and rode the rest of the trail regardless of the crash here or there.
Ir has happens to me too... one of those times you have been expecting the whole week to ride during the weekend and it just goes south.... I hate it too... like when your body and mind point to the right... and the damn bike goes left as 13:12
Think I pooped a little just watching this. I usually lust to be riding the places I sit and watch but on this day I'll gladly sit behind the computer while you take one for the team. Good stuff thanks!
Awesome footage awesome trail. Hate to imagine what it’s like in real life. Seriously though why was you riding clips on a trail like that though? 🤦♀️ get some flats you’l have way more confidence on the do or die shit knowing you can bail or put a foot down whenever you want.
I used to ride clipless exclusively, even on some pretty gnarly stuff. It gives you more control, but it didn't always work out. I lost it on a switchback, felt myself falling downhill so I panicked. I got my foot out but I freaked out so bad I actually smashed my knee against the frame lol.
this is so real, I have been following matt on Instagram for a long time now and he doesnt seem to boast about his abilities. Loved your buddy on the Evolink sending it and eating shit without getting too discouraged, Your crash was really dudely and im stoked youre okay, that trail looks like it exceeds the average trail rating system.
Sooooo humbling! Reminds me of the harder days riding in NZ; super steep super techy. Never quite as gnar as this though.... When you get to the point you've stopped and tumbled so many times it's hard to ride stuff that you know you can... and you have to suck it up and get back in the saddle. AMAZING video.. well done and thanks!
This trail looks terrifying even on camera. The loam and mud makes it ten times worse!
+Seth's Bike Hacks I saw your vid of the super gnar "horseface" at windrock. I REALLY need to get down there and try that one out!
Total hairball ! Cant wait to see Phil and the sampler with Seth take this on. Horseface is a access ramp by comparison. Yikes!
You need to ride this trail 😄🤙
This is beyond my comprehension to be honest, I must have nuts the size of a squirrel!
seth go ride it please lmao.
*”The trail will find you when your ready”* I think it found you slightly early lol
I won't dispute that!
@@BCpov Nah, everyone has those days. You shredded it yet?
HAHA :). Funny but still I bet even the best rider in the world would find it hard first times.
The trail is called huggies
@@xrosepro.8320 you're gonna need some after some of those drops..
My biggest pleasure in this video is that you don't make excuses for your fears. anybody who is lucky enough to have access to this kind of terrain knows there are places and days when it's just not going to happen...and that's just fine in my book. I'd rather finish a ride with a little frustration and everybody intact, than having to get somebody out of the woods, injured, because their head wasn't in the right space. There's always next time. Haters and big talkers mean nothing.
+Ben Gordon yup, I'd rather ride another day. No use in injuring myself because i forced myself into something. Thanks for watching Ben.
This x1000. Well said.
+chrisrnz r
Luis Alberto posada
Ben Gordon cm👍👏👏👏 Sums up exactly what I was thinking watching this.
Better to ride another day😄
With you on this one. But it's so damn frustrating to walk the section that your friend just casually rolled over.
Thanks for the shout out and kind words Eric! That was a wicked day!
No problem Matt, pretty amazing to see you hit that roll. Glad I got to witness that!
Mad respect man!
Such bike control, beautiful.
Matt I need lessons 😭
Give'er!!!!!!
“This is the type of trail that finds you.” How can I make sure it doesn’t?? Great video Eric, this is the real stuff that I love and the haters love to hate.
Thanks Brian! I'll be sure to not invite you on this ride next year! 😉
In all seriousness, the trail is a bit more of an interpretive walk for us mere mortals.
See you in Whistler this summer!? 🤘🤘🤘😁
You and me both you wouldn't wanna come by this by mistake. It would ruin your day. Need some abseiling equipment for that shit.
BKXC for real bro, i dont want that trail to find me, lol
Next time maybe you guys could join up with Seth and Alex to ride that trail. That would be awesome to watch.
Ayyy brain watches aswell 😁
People rarely talk about how much of a mind game mountain biking is. It's easy to get shaken up some days and hard to get composure back. Thanks for the great video.
Thanks for watching mrwookloaf! Yea, some days can be tough. Too much in your own mind.
It’s really interesting. I don’t do mountain biking but find myself and others in skateboarding with the same problems. It is always your mind that limits you in what you’re capable to do.
1:00 guy in the back was watering the tree
AR77 Gazar I scrolled down in the comments trying to find someone to comment about it
Failing?!?! You rode amazing!! Love your humbleness. Insane trail. Thx for the upload. Amazing riding guys!!
Thanks!!
Packing list for this trail: big bike, full face, duffel bag full of armour, spare boxers, brown bag.
Maybe add a rope to that list 😉
Splint, ice packs and ibuprofen
Helicopter medivac on standby!
NOBL Wheels add a shovel, a coffin and some embalming materials in case you take the wrong turn
Your forgot: Shield, helmet, sword, breast plate
You sound so sad, you did not fail! You're just not ready yet and with a bit more experience I belive you can conquer this trail. I have respect for you that you knew what you wanted to try and what not, you are a good role model
Well this video was 2 years ago so I am sure you already can do way more than 2 years back
Nope.
Yes? :)
Congrats on 30k subs btw :)
Us YEG boys should go slay this!
BCpov Nope. Not the hardest.
@@anonyesshadow3602 How do you know?
I love the way everyone waited no pressure a proper crew 👍🍺
If it looks that nasty on GoPro, then I know it looked RIDICULOUS in person. My confidence would have been fine on that trail. I'm confident I would have been walking the insane stuff and filming the other guys going it, similar to what you did. I'm all for technical riding, but some of that stuff was next level nuts. GREAT video, and loved that you included your hesitancy and concerns.
I would always MUCH rather see guys back down when they are uncomfortable, then try something they are concerned about. When you rolled up to that narrow chute three times and didn't go....I was thinking, "NOPE, not today. Come back another day." When I think about it that much, I never go....never ends well. :-)
Yup, with each roll up my confidence shrank. I just had to say no, despite feeling pressure from myself to go. It feels kind of embarrassing, but it's for the best.
Yeah, when you can tell it's steep from go pro footage it's really, really steep!
Seconded 100% It also takes balls to acknowledge some things are not within your skills yet or you're off your game today. It was really hard to watch the video cause I was thinking the same and would have hated to see you end up in hospital because you didn't listen to your gut. Glad you're ok!
BCpov put on chest arm and leg armor. Maybe a cup. I bailed a lot at Donner ski ranch training the dual slolum.
Probably the right decision in this situation, but it's not always wise to walk away. Fear can grow big over time and eat you up. But that line looked scary as ....
Not to mention the drop Beers did.
Those were the steepest trails I've seen through a gopro. Your an excellent rider and 99% of riders on the planet would be intimidated.
Thanks Dan. Glad the gopro could still capture the steepness.
What are you talking about this looks like the easiest trail I've ever seen
@@fcwwk2556 Try it then, if you're so "pro"
Already did, that's why I know it's a bullshit trail lol
@@fcwwk2556 You were probably shitting yourself then XD.
Came back to this one after Barelli's video. I was like "where did I see this before?". It puts you in prospective how good of a rider you need to be to ride this.
Thanks Eric for the content!
My favorite part of this video is seeing y’all hanging out, kind of problem solving together and following your passion
yet another awesome trail
Thanks Jordan! I'll have to take you down it sometime!
Jordan Boostmaster p”
That trail looks RAD!
Trail Peek looks like right up your alley
You guys should ride it too!
Cya next summer!
BCpov I’m signed up for EWS whistler so it’s happening 👍🤘
+Trail Peek fantastic!
Holy crap that looks gnarly as hell. You can tell it's steep. Your fork was so compressed going down that stuff it's insane! Don't beat yourself up over it, you did awesome!
Thanks James. It was pretty gnar, need to get back and try again!
Harder than White Ranch for sure :D
Let's go!
BCpov I know exactly how you were feeling dude. In the UK everyone loves wet winter riding - going out and riding some gnarly shit in the rain is about as british as it gets - but when you're on a super steep rocky, rooty track you don't know with no grip and can't stop it's really tough. This wasn't wet but it just looks so so steep and tech it's mad. I'm sure it's the same feeling
Love your honesty. Feeling your frustration. When the confidence get knocked out of you early on with riding at your max. With a trail so intense from top to bottom it's hard regain composure and confidence. It has a knock on effect for the rest of the day. All the guys that on top form will be first down while the nervous ones end up at the back feeding off each other doubts, and making this even tougher. That was some hard core trail.
You've got the vibe of the day exactly with that comment Andrew. Thanks for that :)
"I'm not going to tell you the trail... Oh yeah this is famous" @1:31 :D
Haha, this trail is in a fair amount of videos, name withheld ;)
I like that none of the fails were edited out, you can see that confidence was lost. We all have been there. This is how you progress as a rider. To see others nailing sections so the next time you will have a different perpective and more willing to hit stuff. And when you go back to your local trails you look at them different.
Thanks William, I definitely try to keep it real. Crashing or chickening out is part of it!
The camara hides alot. Those are expert/pro level lines. Props.
Thanks 1vpclos, there are a few vids out there of the pros crashing their brains out on this stuff.
This is beyond a pro line,like the double black diamond of the pro lines lol. Some pro lines I could manage, this is beyond anything in my wildest dreams or something I coild ride. @bcpov you did amazing and knew when to call it, props for having the strength to know it's not worth it or give into pressure after watching the others send it
Let me join the bazillion people saying that it's cool that you posted this. You are a bad ass and it's good to see really talented people still getting overcome with fear and/or reason. So thanks. If I could like this twice, I would.
Thanks evernod. I try to keep it real. We don't always have awesome days in the bike :)
Thanks for posting this video. I just turned 40 in November and only started riding about five years ago. The head games are the absolute worst, and it's good to see someone as skilled as you struggle with them as well. Anyways, hello from Vancouver Island and keep the videos coming!
Thanks Dustin, we all struggle with those head games. Some more than others. Some times its best to just go but on this trail, I think its better to be safe than sorry.
BCpov agreed. Some serious gnar there
Are you mad, you didn’t fail , your a great rider , people don’t really get the perspective on a go pro until your actually doing it, really great spirit of mountain biking... love it
Thanks Adam, definitely some mental things going on with this ride!
i totally love the fact that you didn’t make excuses. great lesson.
Dang dude! This is some really real content! I'm sorry you had a bad day but it is refreshing to see content that breaks the mold for mtb videos. I imagine it takes a lot of guts to post something like this. You have earned my respect and new sub. :)
Thanks MrPurp, I try to keep it as real as I can. We're not all super heros!
Man, that is a tough, steep looking tech trail. Great editing to show how difficult it must've been. I think you did well riding it. Don't be too hard on yourself. I've watched a lot of your videos and I've ridden many of the trails in your videos; you are an excellent rider. It's smart to walk a section if you're not feeling confident about it; Much better than a serious injury for the sake of pride.
+JM Rides Trail thanks jm, it always feels shitty to do no to something, especially in a big group like that. But it wanna ride the next day as well.
your honesty is outstanding...and tbh, I'd be walking most everything there ...hats off to you mate...and yes...you were definitely riding with some seriously confident riders.. no sense in hurting yourself to be the hero that fails...ride what you can and go around what you cant...great video...cheers for the upload!
Thanks D, I always try to keep it real. It's more interesting that way, isn't it?
Glad I made it out in one piece and also witness some of those guys sending it!
Oh my fuck! Bud you smashed it. I'm well aware of the gopro effect and that trail is the steepest I've seen on the tube. Respect and keep the vids coming.
+Dave Ross thanks Dave, thanks for watching!
Glad to know even good riders such as yourself have bad days, confidence busters, and self doubt. We’ve all been there. Thanks for sharing. Craziest features I’ve ever seen back to back.
+Pj Etcheverry for sure, that day was just not my day. Sometimes you want something so much, bit the fear keeps you away.
The dude that sent it down after barely looking at it is definitely me lol I just go and hope for the best😂😂 it's a noice rush of adrenaline
I do the same too... if im not sure whether i can or cant..i just go and hope for the best..98% works...1% hurts :D and 1%ahhh next time XD
So relate-able feeling the honesty and the trepidation in the voice. My nerves were on fire at times watching this but I loved every minute of it. Having shattered my leg and knee and taking 4 operations to somewhat fix, your video burrowed straight down to those feelings. I still ride and still love it but at 60 years old I learned to be honest about one's skillset, to push yourself some, and if you decide on something you got to be "all in" when you roll in. Thanks for a great video!
Thanks for watching tomordr. Yeah, I prefer to keep it real. It's more interesting.
But yeah, I just want to ride another day. Definitely had a few crashes in the past where I push myself when I'm not comfortable.
A little nervous? I would probably walk my bike the whole trail
I'm pretty sure I poo'd myself a little!
Oh, I don’t know . . . There’s a stretch of about 20m that I might ride . . . 😳💩
I would leave my bike there and run home
BCPov this trail would be murder on a day when you're feeling on your game and like you said you hit it cold and on a day where you were obviously just "not feeling it"... no shame in not always looking like a superstar in the review footage. I'm glad you came okay as I have been reviewing your videos like a drug in prep for my trip to BC for a couple months this summer. Hate to lose such a good source of information and inspiration. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for watching JC, you're going to have a great time!
"Is it crazy? Of course it's crazy" Haha! So true. Man, that trail is nuts.
+Tim Smith yup, it just got crazier
So glad to see this video Eric. I get humbled a lot and it's nice to see I'm not alone. Keep up the great work!!
Thanks Grant. Yeah, I think we all get humbled once in a while.
Nice Eric! This trail used to actually be quite a bit easier, in 2009 it was mostly loam and dirt in all the sketchy parts, it's got considerably harder since then with all the rock and roots coming through! good job riding it!
Thanks Ali! I'll clean a few more lines next time :)
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play from 16.15 minutes in on half speed. funniest mtn bike video ever.!!!! never laughed so hard
Haha! Glad you got a kick out of it!
my friend and i were in awe of the trails you get to ride. Not much of that in Australia. But playing from that point in half speed was maximum hilarity. Good luck in your adventures my friend! thanks for the vid.
This trail should be called "Fun's End."
Haha, the guys up front were having fun! Us guys in the back.. not so much.
You said it yourself, it's all about context. Humbling to see you struggle through this, when you've smashed some seriously gnarly stuff. Casts what some people are capable of in a new light!
For sure. Those pro's out there. They are truly amazing.
today i was moutain biking with my dad and fell into a cactus #AZlife
Haha, we definitely don't have those problems up here in BC!
I am also in BC where is this trail?
Was that in the back yard?
Nice
bro you didn't fail, you made it unbroken. Nice.
Thanks Camo, I lived and got to watch some buddies send it!
Hey guys, if you know the name of the trail or location, please don't post it in the comments out of respect for the trail and the builders.
BCpov hey Eric, i think you have to "pinned down" this comment so it stays on the very top for everyone to see. Btw, I like that you go for the gnarl hence i so enjoy your videos. Cheers bud.
Sorry bout posting it earlier dude.
No problem hobmarg!
If you ask around in the Sea to Sky area and are a good enough rider, someone would probably show you it. I kind of doubt you are building trails like this "locally all the time" though... hardest trail in the area isn't likely replicated that often.
BCpov what year is that ex7
It's good to see mere mortals riding rather than the glossy (if brilliant) stuff given out by bike manufacturers. I love the honesty of riders and the skills of others.
+Nicholas Gartell definitely a mere mortal here!
Absolutely insane. I've been watching you for a little while and your skill level and the trails you ride is crazy so to see you having the same fears that I do and not being able to make yourself ride something is pretty shocking. Just goes to show there is always something out there to scare even the most confident riders. Glad you made it down in one piece as having an accident out there would be bad.
+Chris Graves luckily we all escaped with no injuries. Tyler took a few hits out there for sure.
This looks difficult and gnarly as hell, mad respect both for the riders that rode that whole thing, and to the camera man for accepting his limitations. Imagine crashing bad out there and putting your fellow riders in the position of having to carry you out. 5/5 would watch again.
Thanks Rikard, I always prefer to ride another day than get injured!
Hope you're alright this video definitely deserves a like...
As somebody who has been in this position and had days like this the most important thing to getting past it is staying light on the bike and not stiffening up or getting tense, letting the bike move more underneath you and definitely using your front brake more, it's where all of your grip is on those steep bits
Wow, awesome video, thanks for sharing! I could barely stand to watch on a few of those descents. Glad no one got hurt! Definitely out of my league, but looks like a great place to take my bike for a walk... :-)
an interpretive trail walk for sure..
You're a way better rider than I'll ever be, and it's courageous of you to post where you are challenged. There are many videos of people conquering trails and shredding through the worst and it's good to see where good riders hit their limits for a change.
+seattlevkk thanks Seattle, i try to keep it real. Everybody fails, including me.
If a trail looks sketch on a GoPro, it's REALLY HECKING SKETCH!
Glad you feel the same way :)
Although an seriously difficult trail, your video to me is what mountain biking is about. Challenging your skills and hanging with your friends. Looking for new trails and "to boldly go where no one has gone before". Thanks for the video.
Thanks Trevor, you can't always ride everything the first go! There is always next time!
After watching the video I can see why you lost confidence in your riding. I lost confidence in mine from just watching this lol
haha! I love this comment. Thanks pwdt4r!
That one looks insanely difficult, way above my comfort level. And for sure you are much more then only a decently technical rider for riding most of it! I was watching the whole video just now and I was feeling that the drop at 16:15 wouldn't go well ... and it did. Glad you didn't hurt yourself too much going otb. But you couldn't have lost your cam any better ;-)
hehe thanks, yeah the cam still worked pretty decent after that!
You need to make a redemption run! I will eagerly await for it.
Holy moly! What a steep and challenging trail. If it looks scary on GoPro it is actually the entrance to hell. I like how you have to talk about lines and stuff and then hit it. Wow! The roller at 6:20! Jesus Christ, has Tippie already done it? Great riding Eric and thanks for sharing. You didnt back down at all! Visit Canada at least once in my life is on my to do list! You guys are so lucky to call this country your home turf.
It is under the radar, but not a secret and is quite old. Remy M. put a vid up with the name in the title. Vids are all over Pinkbike, Vimeo, and VitalMTB. I never did it but was close (it was out of reach). Thanks for sharing your limits and fear. I have been hurt too much playing with limits. Also that area changes in the dust, wet, needles in the fall... all witch can produce random crashes.
+Paul Burns yup, just wanna play nice with the locals. It's not my trail to advertise. Not sure about the remy vid, hopefully he got permission to include the name.
Risk vs reward, when you went OTB I was like NOOO. I tore all the ligaments off my clavicle near that trail this summer. Also in that area some of the coolest trails are empty. I think people do name droppers. That is not one -- too hard. I used to ride every trail on my DH bike first -- so much easier.
Why is it taboo to post the name or location? Is this trail illegal? If not then folks should promote great trails like this.
Tim Moore it’s not illegal per-say, but it’s unauthorized/unsanctioned by the organization that manages the land it’s on... it would be bad for random people to go wreck themselves on it.
HUGE respect to you, finally someone who is honest enough to mention that FEAR exists...... I would have needed to change my undies several times on that descent!!
Hehe, I was definitely too scared to do almost everything on the trail. Gotta keep it real though!
This trail reminds me of a little stash some friends up in Vancouver showed me a few years back. Just over-the-top gnar. I was being towed in be this short little dude from the UK. He kept disappearing behind 6 foot drops and I'd follow in. Then I come up in what I thought was a 6 footer and it turned out to be a 22' death huck. Scared me to death but I stuck it. Biggest hit of my career and I never wanna be 20 feet in the air again. 🤘
Yikes! Bit irresponsible of that guy not to warn you! But you lived!
Those are some of my favorite experiences in riding. They don’t always work to you’re advantage, but you’ve done it once and the initial fear is gone so ya do it again! I dig riding with big diverse groups like this. So much to learn from everyone ya know? This trail looks wicked fun!
There's nothing I love more than singletrack that winds through a forest, so beautiful and so unpredictable! These guys are skilled riders of varying degrees and it's obvious they're being tested. That soil is no help, easily washes out and you lose traction.
Yup, it was a tough one for sure Carlos! All those guys were amazing riders and I felt a bit like a fish out of water!
That was a scary trail. Its crazy to see you back off from those because we've seen you do so many before. Just goes to show how crazy those lines are.
Heads and shoulders the most difficult trail I've ridden. I'll try again next summer :)
It’s almost comforting knowing that even greats like you have fears and still hesitate. I think you’re quite the amazing rider, but I respect what you do and don’t, and how much you know you’ve grown, and what you should work on. Props to you, you put a knew spin on mountain biking for us all.
One of my favorite mtb videos of the year. I was riding those lines with you.
+Ned Cameron thanks ned, glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for the realness of this video. So many videos edit out the worried feelings. This is epic!
Thanks Israel, I try to keep it real!
I appreciate your prudence on the trails. Makes me even more hopeful to ride with you in BC this summer!
Come on up! We've got a lot of great stuff! I'll down to florida sometime!
As a mtb scrub, I relate to this so heavily. Doing one cool thing, and just feeling "fuck this, I'm over it" and having to force yourself to get down the rest of it; pussy footing everything and pushing through your shaken confidence.
Such a shitty feeling getting halfway down the drop in of a trail section and panic braking, causing you to slip on your ass. But its nice to see real mtbikers struggle with this too. It's not just noobs like me
The shit me and my friends come up with in the woods behind my house aren’t steep but almost impossible. The trail goes through trees that are narrower than the bars then you have a 2ft ledge immediately after then a really tight switchback onto a narrow bridge
haha, awesome. you guys are going to be great tech riders!
Great video dude, you are one courageous biker! That is a crazy trail and kudos to you my friend for capturing it all for us. Truly awesome effort.
+George Herbert thanks George, it was a pretty intense ride!
That is Hardcore trail riding
It's legit for sure. Thanks for watching roi!
קומבליס!!! מה המצב?
A small world indeed.
I still think our trails are scarrier, no?
Matan Milo אחי מה קורה?יש חורשן היום ?
mishmar at 14:00. you in?
The fact that this trail looks hard on camera means, in reality, its hard as fuck! Cudos to you for riding any of this on clips!
Thanks Jared, the trail is definitely Gnar!
Hopefully I can ride a little more this year.
BCpov man! If you do it again this year invite me haha!
Eric that trail was epic man......glad your ok from that fall, thanks for sharing man!!
Thanks Monster, I'm lucky there wasn't anything gnarly in that landing.
You need to lean the fuck back!
I began this video thinking I could handle most of it, now my palms are sweaty. Great video man.
Thanks Josh, it's definitely a tough one, and the gopro effect is real!
Bro this can’t knock ur confidence you were awesome 👏
Thanks Jack! Definitely need to go back and try get some more of those features this summer!
"is it crazy?..of course it's crazy" hahaha. Fair play mate, that looked wild on camera, no need to push yourself into stuff if your confidence is gone. Good video!
Thanks John. Yup! I'd rather walk and ride another day!
This is so wild. It looks so insanely steep!
+No Front Brakes so steep. It rarely let up!
Glad to see someone else freak out over super steeps besides just me. That trail looks insane even with a GoPro, I couldn’t imagine how steep it is in person.
We've got all demons eh? Hopefully I can get over them and hit more stuff on this trail!
I shat myself just watching it
Do you ride with the Hero4 because of the horrible motor noise with the black? I just got an evo and I'm looking for a means of fixing the audio issues!
Yup, yeah the hero 5 and 6 are bad for motor noise
BCpov yeah I've noticed. Luckily I have one of each so I'll switch to the 4 or go external audio.
Thanks for the reply!
Wow...awesome video man!!!.....love these kind of trails....rode ride don't slide n micro climate last summer and can't wait to get back to BC!!....can't seem to get enough of BC....btw...I'm from Singapore!!!
+gary lee nice! Micro climate is getting punched! Give dark Crystal a try next trip!
Will do.....may I join you for a ride?
I think it was one of your best videos. It was very real in a sense. Great people and very challenging trail ! Keep up the good work.
+Miłosz Wojtasik thanks milosz!
i know were the trail is,people have a right to know,the trail is in......HELL
lol. fair enough!
Everyone has good and bad days on the bike, Glad you mad the Vid. Always good to see the real mtb experience which has both ups and downs
Thanks kev, I try to keep it real, even if it's not always positive.
Don't get too down on yourself, man.
:) I'm good. Sometimes things don't go your way, just gotta be real about it!
Just to put things in perspective, lots of people who ride the trails you race on probably feel the same way you did on this trail. The only way to tell that you're progressing is to scare the shit out of yourself every now and then. Props for still sending it.
Thanks Jon. Your right, trail difficulty is really relative. In north Vancouver, a green trail is still probably too hard for a complete novice.
I learned that when I used to race BC Cup and AB Cup downhill a few years ago. I thought I was quick and a good rider until I got into some of the foreign race tracks and got schooled lol. It's all part of the process, at least you kept a good spirit and rode the rest of the trail regardless of the crash here or there.
hard,very hard
crazy hard.
Ir has happens to me too... one of those times you have been expecting the whole week to ride during the weekend and it just goes south.... I hate it too... like when your body and mind point to the right... and the damn bike goes left as 13:12
It was a bit of a rough day, but it definitely happens to everybody at some point!
I'll give it another try this summer!
really nice this video, many yutubeurs should have as much humility as you, instead of cutting their way aborted! thank you!
+volane bikes thanks volane, not riding is sometimes part of the ride as well.
Great video , thanks for your honesty .Happens to me all the time and it’s good to know everyone has the same problems on trail .
Thanks Laura, it's easy to edit to make yourself look like a superstar, but then you're cutting out all the interesting stuff.
That was so scary :O
I pretty much poo'd myself 😉
Think I pooped a little just watching this. I usually lust to be riding the places I sit and watch but on this day I'll gladly sit behind the computer while you take one for the team. Good stuff thanks!
Hahaha, definitely took one for the team that day! Can't wait to try again though!
Awesome footage awesome trail. Hate to imagine what it’s like in real life. Seriously though why was you riding clips on a trail like that though? 🤦♀️ get some flats you’l have way more confidence on the do or die shit knowing you can bail or put a foot down whenever you want.
I can exit the clips quite quickly. I'm used to them.
Still on trails like this it will make all the difference. I’d recommend giving it a try.
I used to ride clipless exclusively, even on some pretty gnarly stuff. It gives you more control, but it didn't always work out. I lost it on a switchback, felt myself falling downhill so I panicked. I got my foot out but I freaked out so bad I actually smashed my knee against the frame lol.
this is so real, I have been following matt on Instagram for a long time now and he doesnt seem to boast about his abilities. Loved your buddy on the Evolink sending it and eating shit without getting too discouraged, Your crash was really dudely and im stoked youre okay, that trail looks like it exceeds the average trail rating system.
Tyler on the pole has no fear! He kept sending it and crashing all over the place!
I'm from Norway, never set foot in Canada and even I recognize that trail.
+DownhillChris it's been in s few vids :)
DownhillChris haha it's kinda trespassing...
That's some seriously crazy technical riding for sure Eric. Can't wait to come up to BC. Thanks for posting that.
Everybody has gotta come to bc at some point!
Reminds me of some of the areas I ride in Santa Cruz. Steep, rocky, rooty and skinny. Oh, and way fun! :)
Looks more like a flat peddle type of trail 😅
haha! definitely had a few comments on this! I think at least half of us were on clips!
Clipless are just as good on tech as flats if you get used to them properly.
thats what makes you a great rider eric cause you know your limit but we keep pushing it and becoming even better riders
Thanks Blade, we can always try another day, right?
Even the easier parts are sketchy
For sure! The whole thing is pretty bonkers.
Sooooo humbling! Reminds me of the harder days riding in NZ; super steep super techy. Never quite as gnar as this though.... When you get to the point you've stopped and tumbled so many times it's hard to ride stuff that you know you can... and you have to suck it up and get back in the saddle. AMAZING video.. well done and thanks!
Thanks for watching James, glad you enjoyed it!