Building a Step Down out of Rock Slabs
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- We're are building the last features on Toad's Road before winter comes. Tom Lespequeur is back once again to help us along with the project. Tom was one of the head Builders at Highland Mountain Bike Park a has a wealth of knowledge. Building around this time of year gets very tricky as it constantly rains and takes a while to drain. We had many rainy days and even a snow storm.
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For those in the northeast, I know it got super nice out after this video was released. Given the trends I anticipated crappy weather and have already committed to making a different video and will be focusing on that. Maybe if it's still nice by the time it's released I'll try to get another in but there's a good chance we'll have snow by then.
So proud of you bro 💪💪💪.
Can I ride your trails some day
Any snowboarding action on your trails this winter?
It’s been gorgeous here in maine
Phill needs to build a massive ladder bridge in the trees
That would be awesome!
Duuuuude! As a chilean excavator operator and trail builder i´f*cking loving these videos!! Thanks for sharing tom´s social media! Keep the great content coming phil!!!
No vemo en el cccccerro!
As a Vermonter all of the appreciation to Tom's perfection around the state.
We're lucky to have some really talented builders here each with their own flavor.
I wish I lived in Vermont, it’s very pretty up there
can we just appreciate how good hailey is with a shovel
Thank you, Oscar! I was proud of how some of my shovel work turned out so I’m happy someone picked up on it!
@@haileysarausky571 you're an awesome rider too
I was thinking the same! How about that work on the edge of the last roller!?
Dude, this project is incredible! there is a ton of planning and work that goes into trail building. Keep it up!
Thanks for showing what it takes to do these builds. If anyone else is like me, you see the potential for trails EVERYWHERE!!! You can't just jump in and start digging. Especially if it isn't your land. This shows the massive amount of work that goes into trail building. Such a reality check. It's good to dream but know there is hard work involved.
Trail is looking SICK Phil! Too bad the rain is halting progress, super keen for the next one. Love ya work mate!
Hi
Well you have uncovered a hidden obsession I have with excavators. I have seen them sitting next to trails but never seen them being used until your videos and it is amazing. Slick trick scoring the rock and then breaking. That gave me an idea, I just upgraded generator to whole house generator and would love to donate 6.2kw generator to your tools. Could run compressor and air tools. I’m in Hinesburg.
I respect someone who gets down and dose actual work on things .
Good on you !
Just knowing Phil can do this kind of machine operating and goal oriented construction gives me a new level of respect for Phil.
Nice job dude
That 360 spin bucket is sweet! Keep up great work guys!
To all those people out there who disliked this video, you have no respect for how much work goes into these videos. Keep working hard Phil!
I love how the videos are so full of content, Phil doesn't just build one feature and that's it, he does so much more too
I got a bit nervous. You haven’t uploaded in a while. Glad that you are doing well
I like the addition of Tom in these videos. Maybe it's just me?
Nice, the trail builders equivalent of pay dirt! I feel you there, seems like all I find on my property are giant chunks of pure clay, it's a nightmare to try to shape and really awful to ride unless its perfectly dry.
Trials not even done and already better than most if not all back yard trails. Tons of cool features and hard thinking going into this!
Thans Jeff!
See! Butter!
Hell of a job you guys. That is a trail you can be proud of.
Your videos are awesome and keep getting better and better!
Please do not make them any shorter! 15 mins is ace, longer even... That's my one gripe with Berm Peak, Seth only does 10 mins... So thank you 🙏 because I like them this way and without tons of editing... You know 😊
I try to cut them down as much as possible without sacrificing the cohesive story. The shorter they are, the harder they are if I'm being honest. 15-18mins is what I've found to be the sweet spot so that's good to know
@@SkillsWithPhil thanks for the reply.. Yeah, I bet a lot goes into the editing with regards to the trimming, music and transitions etc, which you are clearly getting better at 👍 the preload dialog to the videos content helps with knowing what we are in for.
It's the slight uncut and humanness to your videos that give you the edge... It tells the unspoken story of you that's nice to see and (I believe) critical to having people stick around 😊
Can you imagine going all commercial and perfectly spoken and edited in all your videos... Nahh, it'd lose its appeal completely!
agreed.
Great vid. Love seeing the right way to build long lasting features.
If you need to use parts of the trail to carry speed to find out what to build next but it’s to wet, get a few pieces of plywood and set them in the damp spots. It will give you a hard surface to help you temporarily use it. I really am liking your building ideas 👍🏻
This yard is so epic
Phil makes it look so easy.
I love how he is always sooo chill
I love all your vintage GT gear.....I have my 20 year old GT Mach 1 20 inch BMX......I've been a GT guys since I was little
You guys are amazing people!!!!
Fantastic progress!!! ❤️ the kitty. 😊
I’ve been watching your videos for years man. It’s cool to see people have good lives and grow. Keep it up.
Tom’s inuksuk signature is a great touch :p
Trails looking sick so far!
Love your trail building videos
this is sweet Phil
Looks like so much fun!!
Oh man, I'm so jealous of such backyard. 😅
I live in one of the rainiest places in California, and we didn’t get even a sprinkle from end of June through first week of November. Oh how I wish you could send some of that rain our way!
its amazing and looks really cool we know how hard you've been working to put out this videos and appriciate it
Cool progress, it’s still 80 degrees here in the south
That full gopro shot of the line looked sick trails looking great
looks sick!
Pro Tip: when using drainage pipes, surround with crushed rock or gravel before piling with dirt. Keeps some of the weight/pressure off and provides a stronger base which helps overall drainage (a lot of times it'll say in the middle and water won't flow properly).
Nice video! Highland has so many skilled builders. Those guys did a great job with Lower NE Style and the new drop!
What new drop?
@@alexandradebuywenniger5478 They rebuilt the old exit 19 drop at the bottom of the new NE style. This has been a long time coming, as a top to bottom NE style trail hasn't existed in many year.
@@SkillsWithPhil oh sick and thanks for replying! I haven’t been there in a while so I don’t know all the knew stuff. I’m over on Lake Winnipesaukee right now and I can’t wait to go back to Highland again this spring!
Got some dinner ready and I see a Phil video. Hell yeah
Trail is looking super dialed ! Can't wait for more vids
Great series!
Some of the best trial I have seen! If Phil responds or like my comment I will be so happy
Sweet jump
Love your content
Great vid!!
From windsor ontario, Canada. Weather was 72°F here today!! But dark at 6pm!!!
Man that’s awesome!!!!
Please build a huge Burm thats leaning against the Rockwall. The Speed after a Burm to the left would be so sick🔥
Phil thanks making these amazing video's
Dang. I wish I had woods like this
Third but got pole position! Great video Phil!
Looks great 👍
In Denmark, we surface all trails with crushed concrete. It alows us too ride all trails. Even in snow!
Incredible phil!
Usually only about 6 months of biking and trail building here in VT, that’s why you have to embrace winter and enjoy skiing or riding.
The trail is looking great Phil! Hope you and Hailey can get more riding in further South before the year is over. And Smoky is like "nope" at 15:01 😂
Keep up the hard work!!
You the man Phil
I'm amazed how much your speaking has improved! :)
you can build in the winter. the ground freezes and your good to go again. keep on building man
That's so smooooth bro. So sick!!
I look forward to snowboarding videos
This is just awesome.
Trail looks dope my guy! Too bad it’s wet here in Cali cuz I would be out shredding the backyard jumps!
Such an amazing project! Keep going man you are awesome!
I want to see some backcountry snowboarding in your new yard, and some trail segments.
I'd like to see some more wooden features. Definitely need a wall ride somewhere.
Yeah, lumber got really expensive this summer so we put a hold on wooden feature until things calm down.
@@SkillsWithPhil No doubt brother. I'm enjoying watching you build either way.
@SkillsWithPhill or anyone who knows what is the Cat Tom was using? Really enjoying the builds. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy the ride
that bucket is well worth the money big hell yeah
Awesome Love the Trails
Sick man the line really coming together
Awesome 👏
Love it phill!
safety glasses when smashing rocks please, I've had an eye drilled 😔
Seriously
Haha i use safety glasses so much now after many close calls and my brother getting a rock thrown across the yard from a lawn mower into his eye.
Lol
You know he's an adult right🤣 he's good 👍
@@Bubsywubsy225 still
That's a Rockin feature!!!
It’s getting serious now..🤟
Trails looking great. Are you planning on making more snowboard videos this year. I enjoyed them last year.
Nice job
looking sweet man
Pro tip for future drainage pipe installation, get yourself some pee-gravel to pack around the pipe prior to placing your clay/dirt over it....it’s called a French drain and it gives the perforated pipe a filter of sorts, and allows the water to enter the pipe more freely since the dirt can’t pack the pipe holes
Yess new vid
Looking forward to what happens at the rock wall.
EXCELLENT vid...love the builds.
Glad you like them!
That looks so good! Bruh I feel you with wet weather. It’s the worst for mountain biking and jump building. Not to worry tho, there’s always next year (Hopefully better than 2020).
Hey phil, if that wet section becomes an issue I'd consider going for a uk-style approach. That is, armour the trail with rocks or gravel so the water goes straight through and you won't lose too much speed! :)
We’ve had a few small snow falls followed by some pretty significant rainstorms since it was built. After all that, this is our the driest section of trail. It’s worked out well so far.
@@SkillsWithPhil oh glad to hear it man! Just thought I'd share the idea if you needed it!
can't wait for next years build vids!
I love your vids your the best
Hey Phil nice job on the trail! I know it's more effort, but maybe your piece forest will profit from more natural drainage methods than plastic pipes on the long run. There are quite some resources around more sustainable drainage methods. Nonethless, ride on!
Love how it looks like it all flows so well, then I remembered I’m watching PHIL RIDE HAHAHA
Looking dope!
Nice stuff
You give your trees a proper burial. Nice.
I'm gonna miss the trail building episodes! 2021 looking to be a good year ;)
Nice.
Pills with skill!
Maybe ride the rock wall like a berm/wallride?