I really like how you create features that aren't just fun, but actually challenge you to get better. And then you work on them until you conquer them. A lot of MTB videos I see showing trail building, the builders are making things they know they can clear. You seem to take it a bit further and make things that help you (and others) increase your own skills. I think that's really awesome.
Great to hear you have a more real conversation about being out in the nature, even in poor conditions. It's definitely necessary for our mental health. I'm a 9-5 office guy, and definitely feel that urge to get out and get away from the monitor.
As someone born and raised in the PNW, I love the rain. Especially after these last few years, rain is a necessary gift, not an evil. After doing so much camping, so much mountain biking, exploring so much of the PNW, especially west of the cascades, it's just home to me. The rain is a peaceful reminder of that.
At my "local" spot there is one jump which is kind of like your goalpost jump, the only difference is that it's a lot tamer, wider and less scary. Still plenty scary (and exciting) for me though :P. Anyways, great video as always Eric! those nature shots with the rain are absolutely goregues! Love the down to earth style of content and attitutde that you have towards making videos. Keep it up!
I absolutely agree that you are a "maker" Eric. I also agree w/your sentiments regarding the weather. Here in VT this time of year it's mostly rain but we still hike with our dogs in the woods even if it's raining....they don't care and my wife says she' not a witch so she won't melt. Thanks for the video and continuing to give back with your building.
I love mountain biking and snowboarding....and yet I almost find building features even more satisfying. Watching you get creative and trail build might just be my favorite part of your channel. Keep em coming!!!
You are my comfort channel. I love all the videos you make, and you really, truly inspire me. I just wanted to say how much I appreciate you and your channel
Hi Eric! My wife Siobhan and I chatted with you in the parking lot at Sandy Ridge earlier today. It was fun meeting you and thanks again for the stickers!
I found your channel a few days ago, I'm kinda binging your vids :D I got into game programming 5 years ago and now I'm working 45-50 hours a week on my PC, I understand what you where talking about. Last year I bought my first Mountain bike and I love the hobby and beeing outdoors finding new friends. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing your story!
Hey Eric! Thanks for making these videos. I recently broke my wrist due to a fibroma tumor on my wrist, and not being able to ride or ski has been killing me! These videos are really cool, because I get to experience the riding without riding it. Thanks again, Eric!
Hey man just wanted to tell you how good your videos are, they make me feel so cozy and safe. And I just really love it in every way. Keep it up man! I love you
I like when you said podcasts sometimes stick to a certain place that you're working on. I have a very fond memory of going on a hike on my birthday and listening to Dr. Phil on Joe Rogen. Now everytime I think of that trail, I think of Dr. Phil.
This video feels a bit more on the personal side of your narrative, which isn't bad, it gives a different perspective on the things you do and as a web dev I know the feeling about the screen and all. Thanks for sharing!
You are one hardcore trail builder. Particularly going at it on your own. It is a beautiful place to be whatever the weather 🙌🏼❤️ I also wondered about the loam mix up too.
@BCpov you might want to amour the bottom of the takeoff (especially the inside left bit} as it looks like a water trap even with the drainage line you cut in, by amouring youll firm up the ride at that point and remove some of the sponginess thats robbing speed for the jump and increasing its rideability in all weather, keep up the good work and happy building
What you said about the content of the podcast “sticking” to what you create is so true. I don’t know why this happens, but it must be because your mind is sort of doing two tasks at once.
I grew up in the rain. Southern Southeast Alaska in a community that got more than 12 FEET of rain annually, basically never stops raining there. It is for that reason I grew to despise the rain.
Awesome man.. binging your channel lately and I'm definitely getting the inspiration to work on something around my area, even though there are tons of trails here already
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I really like how you create features that aren't just fun, but actually challenge you to get better. And then you work on them until you conquer them. A lot of MTB videos I see showing trail building, the builders are making things they know they can clear. You seem to take it a bit further and make things that help you (and others) increase your own skills. I think that's really awesome.
As an aging trail builder, I’m constantly building things I’m not sure I can ride, or ever will ride. But someone will!
Can't leave something unridden that you've spent hours on building! That's my mentality haha
I'd say goalposts offer serious incentive to not fail.
Great to hear you have a more real conversation about being out in the nature, even in poor conditions. It's definitely necessary for our mental health. I'm a 9-5 office guy, and definitely feel that urge to get out and get away from the monitor.
Really loved the part about enjoying the forest and reflecting on how you want to spend your time, especially with those cinematic forest shots!
Really cool to learn a bit about your past and what you did before RUclips and this! Awesome video!
Your videos are better than Netflix,thanks for inspiration
As someone born and raised in the PNW, I love the rain. Especially after these last few years, rain is a necessary gift, not an evil. After doing so much camping, so much mountain biking, exploring so much of the PNW, especially west of the cascades, it's just home to me. The rain is a peaceful reminder of that.
At my "local" spot there is one jump which is kind of like your goalpost jump, the only difference is that it's a lot tamer, wider and less scary. Still plenty scary (and exciting) for me though :P.
Anyways, great video as always Eric! those nature shots with the rain are absolutely goregues! Love the down to earth style of content and attitutde that you have towards making videos. Keep it up!
I absolutely agree that you are a "maker" Eric. I also agree w/your sentiments regarding the weather. Here in VT this time of year it's mostly rain but we still hike with our dogs in the woods even if it's raining....they don't care and my wife says she' not a witch so she won't melt. Thanks for the video and continuing to give back with your building.
Really enjoyed the self reflecting aspect of this video. Looks like you're really enjoying the outdoor life! Awesome stuff.
hello there Eric, will you do a long term review on the highlander and how it compares to the forbidden?
Great video, Stay safe out there @BCpov so much going on right now.
Just made my day!
Awesome build! I also like the creative part of trail building, you got to use both mind and body to make something nice, fun and rideable. 🙂
I love mountain biking and snowboarding....and yet I almost find building features even more satisfying. Watching you get creative and trail build might just be my favorite part of your channel. Keep em coming!!!
Duff-initely a cool feature!
Best storytelling and cinematography of the MTB channels that I following. Great job Eric!
What a cool feature. Loving these kinds of videos! Keep up the good work
You are my comfort channel. I love all the videos you make, and you really, truly inspire me. I just wanted to say how much I appreciate you and your channel
I loved your more casual vibe / talking to a friend feeling of this video!
It's good to see the creative process of adding a feature to a trail. I usually watch people bomb down them rather than make them. 👍🏼🙏
I reallly enjoy watching your Videos. I am also a trail builder and you always motivate me to build new features. Greetings from Austria
I love your trail building videos 👍
You doesn’t post video every week but when you post one, it’s so good! Keep the good work!
your best video yet. personal with fantastic editing. nice work Eric.
Always such captivating film making. The narration, music, and cinematography all come together to perfection.
I get really excited when I see other channels trying out your trail. Also since you had a clip of my alma mater in there, Roll Tide!
I liked the dialog of this video; it was great hearing about your past life.
Hi Eric! My wife Siobhan and I chatted with you in the parking lot at Sandy Ridge earlier today. It was fun meeting you and thanks again for the stickers!
Yes and Inspirational Maker. Thanks for sharing Eric.
So happy to see more trail building!
Bro. God bless you two. I love what you are able to do.
The atmosphere that this trail is giving off in this video, with the rain, is amazing. Would love to come visit some time!
I found your channel a few days ago, I'm kinda binging your vids :D I got into game programming 5 years ago and now I'm working 45-50 hours a week on my PC, I understand what you where talking about. Last year I bought my first Mountain bike and I love the hobby and beeing outdoors finding new friends.
Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing your story!
Love the content man! keep it up! Your the reason i started mountainbiking! i just wanted to tell you that i appreciate you getting me in the hobby!
Your dedication to the trail is admirable!
You are a HUGE inspiration
I love this video so much, with the rain and wet dirt and your speech it was all just so calming and inspirational. Keep it up!
Your trail building videos are very cool! Excellent job out there!
Hey Eric! Thanks for making these videos. I recently broke my wrist due to a fibroma tumor on my wrist, and not being able to ride or ski has been killing me! These videos are really cool, because I get to experience the riding without riding it. Thanks again, Eric!
Great video Eric. I dig these more quiet personal ones you do.
Agree love the rain feels like home
This is one of your best work yet! Damn nice feature on the trail and great story telling in the video!
Thanks for the video! Keep em up during the slow season. Hopefully the flooding doesn't mess with you guys too much.
Loving the coastal bc vibes living in north van myself. Hope you are doing well with all the flooding
you are an excellent maker -- and i appreciate that you share your creations with us through this platform!
I really appreciate your anecdotes on this one.
Hey man just wanted to tell you how good your videos are, they make me feel so cozy and safe. And I just really love it in every way.
Keep it up man! I love you
I love the rain, especially when I am out in the woods. .Even running in the rain is nice
Love these videos Eric. It’s good to mix the riding videos and trail building.
I hope you’re good there in BC with all the rain! I’ve heard there has been a lot more coming so good luck!
Love the builds, would so love to visit Canada one day and ride some of those trails - #1 on the bucket list.
Amen brother. Nice work!
Love the new feature. We'll take all the rain you can send us down south!
great work! being out in the forest is good for the soul whether rain or shine. Cheers to you!
Stone starlets baaaack!!
Hope everyone in BC is okay from all the flooding
You are a maker! You make people like me HAPPY!
I like when you said podcasts sometimes stick to a certain place that you're working on. I have a very fond memory of going on a hike on my birthday and listening to Dr. Phil on Joe Rogen. Now everytime I think of that trail, I think of Dr. Phil.
I love this new story along with the video
sick dude, hopefully im going on vacation to Canada next year, ill definitely check out your trials if i get the chance to!
Love the videos! I would definitely say you are a videographer as the quality of your video production is very high! Thank you for all the content.
I'm watching this while 3D modeling :'D . I understand that sculpting something that isn't pixels, can be very satisfying.
This video feels a bit more on the personal side of your narrative, which isn't bad, it gives a different perspective on the things you do and as a web dev I know the feeling about the screen and all. Thanks for sharing!
Worth 3 thumbs up. Hope Stone Starlet survived all the rain last weekend because it looks like your new jump could use some drainage. Cheers.
Great video, love the commentary too! You are definitely a maker! -- from Sebby and Phil
You are one hardcore trail builder. Particularly going at it on your own.
It is a beautiful place to be whatever the weather 🙌🏼❤️
I also wondered about the loam mix up too.
This is actually one of the best youtube videoes I have ever seen, Thanks Eric love your vids
Love the new style of video!
Love your creativity on the trails.
everytime I watch your content I feel so happy
That rain is a beautiful time to relax and think creative thoughts
Great stuff. Always your videos.
This was so inspiring keep up the good work!
@BCpov you might want to amour the bottom of the takeoff (especially the inside left bit} as it looks like a water trap even with the drainage line you cut in, by amouring youll firm up the ride at that point and remove some of the sponginess thats robbing speed for the jump and increasing its rideability in all weather, keep up the good work and happy building
Another excellent episode of "meditations on mountain biking". How you manage to craft such engaging narratives I'll never know.
What you said about the content of the podcast “sticking” to what you create is so true. I don’t know why this happens, but it must be because your mind is sort of doing two tasks at once.
I love the trail building videos! Keep up the great work!
Nice one. Really like your video strukture and the editing man!!!😂
Really enjoying your channel lately
Keep doing what you’re doing!
One of your best videos ever!!
Cool jacket..!🤩👍🏽
Man of many talents!
I grew up in the rain. Southern Southeast Alaska in a community that got more than 12 FEET of rain annually, basically never stops raining there. It is for that reason I grew to despise the rain.
Great narrative in this one
Great job on the ‚story telling‘. Keep it up!
Great work love this video!
Really loved the editing on this one. 🔥
Select edges , bevels, smooth ... And done! 😉
I hope you, Yuka, and Stone Starlett were able to ride out the Pineapple Express.
Thanks for letting me join Eric! Such a fun day!
Any time! Thanks for coming out!
Video quality is improving so much great job 👍
Love your videos I want more traveling
I think its super cool that your outside doing what you love, and not sitting by a computer like you used to be
Good job it’s such a great lip !
That is actually so beautiful ❤️
The QUALITY! your videos are getting amazing!
Coming close to 10 years in the 3D Animation industry.. I might need to start thinking about jumping the board and going full MTB!! The dream!
Loved this video!
Nice one Eric!
Awesome man.. binging your channel lately and I'm definitely getting the inspiration to work on something around my area, even though there are tons of trails here already