Underexposed EP 22: Carrabassett Valley, ME

"Every time I leave Maine, I immediately begin to plan for my next visit. It has such an untamed, rustic, and wild vastness to it and I find those traits to be pretty intoxicating. The same can be said about many of its trails. I think that because it’s tucked away in this far-flung corner of the country, there’s this inherent filter built into the journey there, with places like Vermont, New Hampshire, and other New England states offering their own amazing trails and communities to passersby, so I should be crystal clear here: Maine is worth the extra effort. Yes, it’s beautiful and it has amazing trails but those aren’t qualities exclusive to America’s 23rd state, though those alone are also worth the extra effort. But as is the case with every place I love to ride and spend time at, it’s the people here that truly set it apart, and the folks in Carrabassett Valley love their home and they also love sharing it with others." - Brice Shirbach, PEARL iZUMi athlete
Underexposed is a self-filmed and produced series by PEARL iZUMi athlete Brice Shirbach dedicated to showcasing trail advocacy and stewardship while exploring a variety of trails in places that may be unfamiliar to many. Join Brice as he explores the personal motivations behind the effort that goes into mountain bike advocacy while sampling the trails they work so hard for.
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[@CharlieWentOutside]

Great to see CV getting some richly-deserved attention. Amazing trails.

[@bikeborderlands]

This is great! We loved seeing our Borderlands partner Carrabassett Region NEMBA featured + to hear the #RideWithGratitude mountain biking movement mentioned! Learn more here: www.bikeborderlands.com/ride-with-gratitude