Matt Hunter - Lone Wolf Video

Aug 3, 2011
by Karl Burkat  


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129 Comments
  • 69 1
 Man, Hunter does some of the coolest stuff on a bike; whether it's blasting an insanely huge gap to doing a sick solo adventure, he does it all with a chill style that you gotta love.
  • 4 3
 nice must of been long having to self film. looked like a sick solo trip tho, risky also
  • 70 1
 matt hunter needs to be on tv. he`s just like bear grills, on wheels.
  • 37 0
 i'd say more of a les stroud...
  • 8 35
flag cazneaux (Aug 3, 2011 at 13:05) (Below Threshold)
 Yea another solo canadian bringing almost nothing but camea gear along for the trip lol
  • 6 0
 super chill video. i'd love to do that sort of trip some time. just you, your bike, and the wilderness
  • 4 20
flag shine-rider (Aug 3, 2011 at 14:09) (Below Threshold)
 ok bring on the neg props but at the shot around 5:40 the camera is moving...are you sure there wasnt a cameraman there or anything? i dont think im just seeing things
  • 7 0
 My favorite rider for sure! He seems like a really cool guy and has awesome style (:
  • 2 0
 shine-rider, Im guessin it was just the wind. Otherwise, weve all been scammed!
  • 6 1
 wayy better than bear gryills!!!!!
  • 1 0
 It was windy shine rider, look at the shot.
  • 1 0
 he kicked dirt at the camera too that probably moved the camera
  • 3 0
 Haha fair enough sorry guys
  • 8 1
 bear grylls is a mega twat. matt hunter is not
  • 3 0
 alright, if this doesnt get u stoked to ride, idk what does
  • 11 0
 He can't be like Bear Grylls - I didn't see him drinking his own p*ss at any point...
  • 2 0
 does ANYONE possibly know what that track is where he is setting up his bivy and cooking his fish?

the slide guitar . . . . anyone ?????
  • 7 2
 Matt Hunter is either stoked on life (because he has the best job in the world) or he is high 24/7. he always sounds so stoned.
  • 3 0
 Hunter is a boss, but the fact that someone even made a trail all the way out there is pretty nuts too!
  • 2 0
 dude is the real deal......2wheels1love Matt
  • 1 0
 Dude, why do you think of bear grylls as a twat? Cuz he is what he eats? The mofo is legit. Check out en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bear_Grylls
  • 1 0
 I agree with you six66, Bear Grylls is legit and has served in special forces. Just becouse its a film crew with him doesnt mean it isnt hard what they do.
  • 1 0
 what???i didnt know he served in the indian army...
  • 1 0
 No he served in SAS, what do you mean indian?
  • 1 0
 i just read it at wiki. no big deal.
  • 28 0
 Matt is an awesome dude! After I had my baby (and didn't have a bike to ride anymore) he lent me his brand new demo to go out and rip Harper Mtn to my hearts content. Great style, great guy.
  • 4 0
 *Would love to know what chilled out track is played throughout this video. This has to be one of the most inspirational videos i've seen on here for so long, I love the All mountain way of life!
  • 1 0
 Just found the song.. "Fin" by Phontaine Big Grin
  • 21 0
 That sort of solo adventure looks like such a great time. You, your bike and the bush! Great edit, Matt!
  • 2 0
 Who made the trails? Are they old prospectors trails or has some one gone out and cut them all out?
  • 13 0
 Such a good edit. Nice to see that side of Matt as he is often portrayed as a big mountain guy, this shows that outdoors man that a lot of us also know him to be.
  • 12 0
 this edit realy depicts why i love mountain biking you can got out for a few hours (or days if your matt hunter) and just forget all your worries that come with a 21st century life.
  • 13 0
 Les "Survivor Man" Stroud aint got shit on Matt Hunter
  • 3 0
 because a bike is involved Smile
  • 10 0
 Got a whole new level of respect for Matt now, Great self edit and good advertising for specialized as now i want a s works enduro!! Haha
  • 8 0
 Inspite all the crankworks coverage, RB Rampage footage, and WC race videos, this video is a standout. Top 3 in terms of fanning stoke in mountain biking. Captures the essence and soul of mountain biking and what it means to ride. Thanks for posting this.
  • 10 0
 Amazing video !!

Finally some "true" mountain biking, the way it used to be !!

Cheers
  • 5 0
 Pinkbike would post more of this if people did more of it, sadly biking like this is fading out and resort riding is taking over. Not that I'm complaining about resort riding at all!
  • 1 0
 then maby we should listen to national discovery channel and ''think again'' ride more like this! (:
  • 10 0
 This inspires me to go on more epic rides. Well done.
  • 8 0
 One of the reasons Matt Hunter continues to be one of my favorite riders. The guys is always doing unique and cool stuff. Truly an inspiring vid!
  • 7 0
 watching things as amazing as this makes me wish i lived on the west coast, oh and had a nice all mountain bike, am hardtail is a go after i build up my downhill bike
  • 10 1
 Can you give me credit for the homepage photo? Cheers.

Matt Butterworth
  • 3 0
 Awesome video too, would love to do some epics like that. AM bike is on the wish list Razz
  • 6 0
 This is exactaly why I need an all mountain bike. Cant really do camp outs haulin my 45 pound bike around. What an awseome vid, Hunters been doing it forever, good on specialized for supporting the guy! that a boy Hunty
  • 7 0
 awesome video! VOD worthy for sure!
  • 3 0
 Anyone ever done an unsupported overnight ride like this? If so, what's your packing list? I can't figure out how he can fit everything for two days in a normal-sized backpack; it looks like he's riding pretty barebones. It looks like he doesn't bring a sleeping bag though, which should help save space. Here's what I figure you'd need to bring on a ride like this:

tarp for a shelter
rope
fire starter
water filter (he may not have brought this since he dips his mug right in the river, but it would be a good idea)
water bottle
headlamp
rain gear
warm jacket
  • 3 0
 retractable fishing pole w/ lures
the jacket is most likely a shell only, the warmth can come from base layer and a simple insulation mid layer. Fitting most of that into a pack really isn't to ridiculous, give it a try.

Filters can be brought along right inside of your bottle now as well.

Ohh yeah and sick vid, and solid title shot
  • 3 0
 You can get sleeping bags that pack down ridiculously small nowadays. Especially if they're down filled. If its a small one though it won't be that warm.
  • 4 0
 Food
  • 1 0
 -a small multi tool with a strong knife -bumwad -compact fishing gear -tin foil -gopro hd -tubeless tyres -Hunters attitude
  • 1 0
 Bumwad...No way...All you need is a stick...plenty around..!
  • 5 0
 That was BRILLIANT!!! So inspirational! Want an s-works bike now and move to Canada and live it rough... Not sure my missus would agree though!
  • 4 0
 awesome vid wish i could fave
  • 2 1
 how r canadians and americans so calm around bears! if i was in his shoes i would be like FFFFFFFUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKK!!!!!! but despite my pussyness insane edit matt, another great job by a great guy
  • 2 0
 Because they're friggin' everywhere. Plus they're dumb as rocks, and up close they look pretty cuddly. Well not Grizzlys, but as long as you keep your cool when you meet them, they tend to leave you be.
  • 2 0
 Agreed, it's so rare to be attacked. Then again i've only ever run into black bears.
  • 4 0
 It's like survivorman but with bikes!! So good!
  • 1 0
 this is such a fun trip and a different to do bike filming. now i know what my next video would look like. so i guess story telling and talking to myself would help make a good narration, LOL!
  • 2 0
 Man I would LOVE to do that, I love downhilling but I often think about my xc days..I think its time to bring it back.
  • 3 0
 Should be a series called Mtb Bear Grills!!!
  • 2 0
 better drink my own piss hahaha
  • 2 0
 So inspirational, nice to see a vid step away from the mtb parks and back to nature... all mountain.
  • 2 0
 thats so amazing what you did man! just perfect man with wild, thats only one thing together!
  • 1 0
 It takes balls to go solo somewhere like that..my balls would shrink as soon as those bears showed up. HUGE props to this dude.
  • 2 0
 i would totally join his wolf pack if hes lonely
  • 1 0
 After a video like this I have to ask myself why I live where I do and not there
  • 2 0
 rad video. i love matt hunter.
  • 1 0
 That was amazing, I believe that a bike is now on the list for must have items when by yourself in the wilderness
  • 2 0
 I miss his red Ford (R)anger
  • 3 1
 What a hero, that is true All Mountain! Salute
  • 2 1
 Haha after eating those mushrooms I wonder if he just sat on his bike and saw the trail moving on its own
  • 2 0
 Morels are amazing! fry em up in a little butter and you will be in tastebud heaven
  • 1 0
 Are they pretty distinctive or are there 80 other poisonous 'shrooms that look just like them tho?
  • 3 1
 Now that, kids...is the shit...
  • 1 0
 Sick video. I miss having shore lunches like that from when I went to Canada. Are there walleye in BC?
  • 1 0
 No Walleye or Pikeral in bc, I have to order it in from manitoba, Best tasting fish, i think...
  • 1 0
 Oh man that sucks. yeah walleye is the best fish ever. My friends dnt understand me but they have never tryed walleye, even pike is good too.
  • 2 0
 This should be a television series.
  • 1 0
 Agreed!
  • 3 0
 EPIC EPIC EPIC EPIC EPIC
  • 1 0
 I , like so many others, are blown away by this video. Most of us talk about it....Hunter just does it...and does it right
  • 1 0
 That´s it... I´m packing me camping gear and bike and hitting the trails up on the mountains near me place...
  • 1 0
 That was awesome, and that bike is gorgeous
  • 1 0
 thats amazing ! makes me wanna trade my dh for am
  • 2 0
 i believe in this man!
  • 1 0
 this is the kind of adventure that I want, awesome trip on a bike
  • 1 0
 Looks like Warner Lake flying out of Tyax in BC. Done that! :-D
  • 1 0
 I think that one is lot farther back than warner, we flew back to warner and is a pretty quick cruise out.
  • 1 0
 soooo awesomeee. this is going on my bucket list.
  • 1 0
 Atta Boy Hunter, Show the people whats up...
  • 1 0
 That is AWESOME! I'm going to have to look into a trip like this for sure!
  • 1 0
 sick i wood love to do that
  • 1 0
 truly epic, very cool way to see some beautiful backcountry.
  • 1 0
 Awesome Vid Matt. Heading for Lorna Lake in 3 weeks, and stoked !!
  • 1 0
 Sweet, I want an all-mtn now...really right now! Great Video.
  • 1 0
 This was Awsome! Nice work matt.
  • 1 0
 man vs wild Matt Hunter Edition.
  • 1 0
 2 days 1 night,you aren't afraid,cool!
  • 1 0
 it is wath is all about.....
  • 1 0
 The essence of what mountain biking is all about.
  • 1 0
 One of the best if not THE BEST guys in the biz...so chilled
  • 1 0
 Sweet video. Reminds me of survivor man
  • 1 0
 This is why matt hunter is my favorite mountain biker of all
  • 2 1
 Someone upload this to PB already !
  • 1 0
 great video, its the real essence of biking
  • 1 0
 good job matt ! great vid must have been a great ride!!
  • 1 0
 thats the sickest shit ever. so cool!!
  • 1 0
 Awesome video... nicely done.
  • 1 0
 Where is that trail??
  • 1 0
 South Chilcotins near Gold Bridge, BC
  • 1 0
 Fantastic
  • 1 0
 Awesome ..
  • 1 0
 that was rad
  • 1 0
 so rad
  • 1 1
 well that was awesome....
  • 1 1
 I wish I lived there :"""(
  • 1 0
 Survivorman: Matt Hunter
  • 1 0
 Hunter is a wildman!
  • 1 0
 The best video! RideOn!
  • 2 1
 i am inspired!
  • 1 0
 super cool
  • 1 0
 Dig it...I'm in.
  • 1 0
 dream life.
  • 1 0
 So cool!
  • 1 0
 how pimp is that??
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