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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 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
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!
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.
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
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!
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!
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.
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
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 video Eric! So amazing, inspiring and mind blowing! Such an amazing video to get your mind out of everything that's happening outside and this video made me feel like I was in the forest than on a couch! And about loam, I heard loam is top layer first and then learnt that loam is mixture of sandy and clayey soil (I learnt it literally a week ago and as I was studying for my Science exam tomorrow reading all about loam and wondering where could have it gone wrong and then hearing MTBers got it wrong not the book😆😆was good) HUH! Why did MOUNTAIN BIKERS got it wrong?
Hope you are staying safe down there with all the flooding and mud and rockslides, Eric and Yuka! Wonder if you still have the same opinion on the rain now after what happened last Monday.
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
That looks really fun. How much clearance is there from your handlebars when you're flying through the goal posts? I've had my share of tree strikes on my handlebars, but never when I was airborne fortunately.
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.
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.
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 TH-cam and this! Awesome video!
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!
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.
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?
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.
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 loved your more casual vibe / talking to a friend feeling of this video!
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!
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!!!
Your videos are better than Netflix,thanks for inspiration
Just made my day!
Best storytelling and cinematography of the MTB channels that I following. Great job Eric!
You doesn’t post video every week but when you post one, it’s so good! Keep the good work!
Always such captivating film making. The narration, music, and cinematography all come together to perfection.
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
What a cool feature. Loving these kinds of videos! Keep up the good work
Great video, Stay safe out there @BCpov so much going on right now.
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 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!
So happy to see more trail building!
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!
Thanks for the video! Keep em up during the slow season. Hopefully the flooding doesn't mess with you guys too much.
Yes and Inspirational Maker. Thanks for sharing Eric.
your best video yet. personal with fantastic editing. nice work Eric.
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. 👍🏼🙏
Loving the coastal bc vibes living in north van myself. Hope you are doing well with all the flooding
The atmosphere that this trail is giving off in this video, with the rain, is amazing. Would love to come visit some time!
Your dedication to the trail is admirable!
You are a HUGE inspiration
I really appreciate your anecdotes on this one.
Agree love the rain feels like home
Bro. God bless you two. I love what you are able to do.
Your trail building videos are very cool! Excellent job out there!
Thanks for letting me join Eric! Such a fun day!
Any time! Thanks for coming out!
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!
Hope everyone in BC is okay from all the flooding
I think its super cool that your outside doing what you love, and not sitting by a computer like you used to be
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'm watching this while 3D modeling :'D . I understand that sculpting something that isn't pixels, can be very satisfying.
I love the rain, especially when I am out in the woods. .Even running in the rain is nice
Great video Eric. I dig these more quiet personal ones you do.
Love the new feature. We'll take all the rain you can send us down south!
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
Duff-initely a cool feature!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
This is one of your best work yet! Damn nice feature on the trail and great story telling in the video!
Love these videos Eric. It’s good to mix the riding videos and trail building.
you are an excellent maker -- and i appreciate that you share your creations with us through this platform!
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.
sick dude, hopefully im going on vacation to Canada next year, ill definitely check out your trials if i get the chance to!
Another excellent episode of "meditations on mountain biking". How you manage to craft such engaging narratives I'll never know.
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.
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!
@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
I love your trail building videos 👍
Amen brother. Nice work!
Love the builds, would so love to visit Canada one day and ride some of those trails - #1 on the bucket list.
I hope you, Yuka, and Stone Starlett were able to ride out the Pineapple Express.
great work! being out in the forest is good for the soul whether rain or shine. Cheers to you!
BCpov and Bermpeak NEED to have a collab!
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.
I love this new story along with the video
This is actually one of the best youtube videoes I have ever seen, Thanks Eric love your vids
You are a maker! You make people like me HAPPY!
everytime I watch your content I feel so happy
That rain is a beautiful time to relax and think creative thoughts
Stone starlets baaaack!!
Great video Eric! So amazing, inspiring and mind blowing! Such an amazing video to get your mind out of everything that's happening outside and this video made me feel like I was in the forest than on a couch! And about loam, I heard loam is top layer first and then learnt that loam is mixture of sandy and clayey soil (I learnt it literally a week ago and as I was studying for my Science exam tomorrow reading all about loam and wondering where could have it gone wrong and then hearing MTBers got it wrong not the book😆😆was good) HUH! Why did MOUNTAIN BIKERS got it wrong?
"They teached me how to ride, they didn't learn to me how to science"
@@3verstorm Dude, Cool down. I just telling him that his point is right and you can take it if you want or just leave it!
Great video, love the commentary too! You are definitely a maker! -- from Sebby and Phil
Select edges , bevels, smooth ... And done! 😉
"LOAM"... wrong indeed! Nice to see you clearing that one up!
YEESS HES BACK TO THE TRAILL🔥❤️🔥🔥
Really interesting to hear about what you used to do.
Love your creativity on the trails.
Nice one. Really like your video strukture and the editing man!!!😂
Really loved the editing on this one. 🔥
I love the trail building videos! Keep up the great work!
You should add a skinny to a balance beam, then a drop off from the balance beam into a landing that goes directly into a small jump!
Good job it’s such a great lip !
Great narrative in this one
Keep doing what you’re doing!
Man of many talents!
Will be interesting to see if your view of rain changes with all the flooding we've just had
Speaking as a soil scientist I appreciate the clarification Eric!
Love your videos I want more traveling
This was so inspiring keep up the good work!
Video quality is improving so much great job 👍
Hope you are staying safe down there with all the flooding and mud and rockslides, Eric and Yuka! Wonder if you still have the same opinion on the rain now after what happened last Monday.
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
Great stuff. Always your videos.
That looks really fun. How much clearance is there from your handlebars when you're flying through the goal posts? I've had my share of tree strikes on my handlebars, but never when I was airborne fortunately.
I've had tree strikes that sent me airborne. :-D