Video: Tracing Dirt

Nov 11, 2014
by Fault Line TV  
Views: 41,004    Faves: 445    Comments: 16


"Dense understory environments blanket the mountainsides of the Squamish valley. These environments harbor a multitude of life and a vestige of trails nestled neatly around Alice Lake. Rolling fog, sporadic rain, and reoccurring cloud cover create opportune moments in time to capture on film.

Fall has crept into view, allowing Dexter Robson and Bryden Rigets a chance to experience arguably the best seasonal conditions for mountain biking in the Pacific Northwest.
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Eric Peterson Photo
Eric Peterson Photo
Eric Peterson Photo

Videography & Editing: Ehren Mcphee
Photography: Eric Peterson


Mentions: @intensecyclesusa @dexterrobson @beeriggs



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83 Comments
  • 54 4
 PNW - greatest place on earth.
  • 13 0
 Amen brother
  • 11 0
 Amen Brother X2... PNW is a place to live...
  • 18 0
 Even if I didn't ride, I would still say it's the greatest place on Earth.
  • 39 0
 You guy have obviously never been to Florida.. Baahhh just kidding, Florida sucks.
  • 7 0
 not only is it the great trails, it has awesome scenery, good fishing, good hunting, good out door anything really. then there are the chill ass people. what else do you need in life... bummed i have to live in san diego (not really, but kinda)
  • 3 21
flag foreverforum260 (Nov 11, 2014 at 19:07) (Below Threshold)
 Couldn't agree more! Though, apparently Squamish is considered Pacific North West. I suppose if I was from anywhere but The United States of America, I would be wishing to be apart of something great too.
  • 17 1
 "The Pacific Northwest is a region in western North America, bound by the Pacific Ocean to the west. Definitions of the region vary and there is no commonly agreed upon boundary, even among Pacific Northwesterners.[1] A common concept of the Pacific Northwest includes the U.S. states of Oregon and Washington, and the Canadian province of British Columbia".

I can't say we up in BC/Canada have any envy.
  • 5 0
 I've always stood by the motto "Pacific Northwest till I rest"
  • 7 0
 Is that Quest U. at the beginning? Such a beautiful setting overlooking the Squamish Valley.
  • 9 0
 What makes this PNW? why isn't it PSW for the Canadians? NW of north America? That'd be BC/Alaska.

Lets just call it Cascadia!
  • 7 2
 As someone who lives in the Fraser Valley, I can say I've never heard a Canadian use the phrase Pacific northwest to describe anything. That's a 100% American phrase used to describe a part of America that only Americans use.
  • 2 0
 Hammer23 hits it on the head. I've always thought PNW to be a misnomer outside the US (though how it doesn't refer to, say the Aleutian Peninsula and Island chain is beyond me). Victoria, being South of where I live in Bellingham, WA is in the extreme Southwest of Canada. The Frasier Valley, Vancouver, Squamish, even Whistler are in the Southwest, so, yea, ride the great PSW!

Maybe jojo has a point, and Cascadia better fits what we're talking about... Though, unless I'm mistaken the Cascade Mountains go all the way to Mount Shasta in California, and I don't know too many people who would refer to Northern California in the same way as... Ok, I'll shut up now.
  • 1 0
 inb4 more down votes. Thats what I am saying. This video is in Squamish but claims to be in the PNW.
  • 2 1
 Cascadia! PNW! Its my home and I f*cking love it!
cascadianow.org/cascadian-independence
  • 1 1
 As much as I love living in the Pacific North West, seceding is one of the stupidest things we can do.
  • 1 1
 Its hardly realistic
  • 1 0
 Gonna rant here. BC is not part of the PNW. If we're talking about a whole continent, then the PNW would be Alaska. And I wouldn't get too high on Cascadia either. I don't think many British Columbians would be too keen on joining with Washington State or Oregon, although I would love to separate from the fat flatland to the east. BC is a freaking gem, and it's different than anywhere else I've ever been in the world.
  • 2 0
 The Pacific Northwest explained,
youtube.com/watch?v=MAbZQF-mzBM
  • 1 0
 But sometimes, it's just a bit Pacific NorthWET.
  • 3 0
 Actually it's Pacific NorthWET most of the time. Don't come here. It's wet and cold all of the time. The beer is warm and the food is cooked with mint sauce. It's better you go ride in Jamica or something.
  • 1 0
 You have 116 days of rain in Salem. That's a lot less than Vancouver has, but I'd still go there over Oregon. But hey, no sales tax and home of the Nez Percé... maybe I'll stop by. I'll check about the beer when I'm there.
  • 1 0
 @Vanguard, don't knock Oregon. I just took a short trip there to ride the McKenzie River trail, then off to Bend. Have also ridden Sandy Ridge area an hour from Portland (A city with fabulous public transportation!). Not a disappointing pedal stroke ever. Have also ridden some little bits of the North Umpqua River trail. And these are all areas that will challenge technical skill, provide stunning views, and there are other areas with HUGE freeride features that I'd be happy to ride around and marvel at.

Have ridden North Van, Squamish, Vetter Mtn, the Woodlot, Whistler (park and local trails like Comfortably Numb) and have marveled at the creativity and technical demands those trail builders have demanded of riders. Can't go wrong either way...

Of course, I just did a 4 hour ride from home on Galbraith this morning with some climbing followed by more climbing, views of Mt Baker and the Twin Sisters from the top, then descended some of the most enjoyable trails I've ever ridden. (168 days with measurable precipitation, 157 sunny days on average.)

Be adventurous, see what each area has to offer by taking the time to ride there and expand your horizons.
  • 1 0
 @reverend

tl;dr You rode all over the place, you idol Wink

Seriously, I'm serious about going there and checking out the beer (and the trails). But If I have to choose between Vancouver and Salem, Oregon, I take Vancouver any day. Forgive me.
  • 1 0
 No apology needed. Salem is not a cool place at all. Portland is much better, but very hipsterish. The thing is though, we do have awesome riding all over in the forest, and east of here in the desert. If you ever come here, you have to try riding the trails at Blackrock - they are amazing!!!
  • 1 0
 Can't wait, actually. Doesn't have to be hipsterish, at all. Blackrock rocks, and the desert nearby sounds great for those rainy seasons.
  • 1 0
 Bikes are cool. Ride them in many places, meet locals and get stoked.
  • 1 0
 Forums are cool. Make a lot of comments, get into arguments, make new friends. Or go out and ride.
  • 1 0
 Forums are cool for when you aren't able to ride. Like work or at night.
  • 1 0
 Forums are cool because nobody gets the irony.
  • 1 0
 @jojotherider1977 most of my riding is done at night... and my ride to work finishes well before the sun comes up.

What's a forum?
  • 1 0
 What's a question?

Where am I?
  • 11 0
 Everything about this... So good.
  • 4 0
 Awesome! Thanks, Warren. -ep
  • 3 0
 Squamish....all day, err day
  • 9 0
 I love this new videos on pb homepage, great to see a bunch of stuff most riders can enjoy and ride.
  • 11 3
 Awesome video. But man, I cant think of a single reason i'd be wearing a full face and no knee pads. haha!
  • 4 1
 A single reason...hmmm let me think of one...oh yeah, how about you forgot your kneepads at home? Now that wasn't too hard Wink
  • 6 0
 ha! You win this round @beeriggs
  • 6 0
 Awesome edit! Great song, good production value, classic riding and trail, with sounds of the bike left in. Nice job - classic.
  • 3 0
 Thanks! Glad you liked it Smile -ep
  • 5 0
 Oh man, the intro reminds me of when I used to dirtbag for extended periods and hang out at the library when the hail kicked in. Nothing like a sink shower in a public institution.
  • 5 0
 For those of you that loved the song as much as I did, here is the info/link

Hunger Of The Pine (The Golden Pony Remix) - Alt J

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG-KZokraCY
  • 2 0
 Born and raised in PNW and living in Colorado now. CO has some amazing trails but nothing like back home. Less crowded for one thing. Better built trails, etc...

Growing up racing the WIM (old school) series I got to race in Wash, Idaho, Montana. The sport has advanced so much now and I crave more and more technical and steep stuff. Gotta love roots!!!
  • 8 6
 We have trails like that in south western Sweden, it's just that... descents are 15 seconds long and it's time to crank up again - Tectonics are unfair!!!... it's like finaly getting shagged by the man of your dreams and he's getting premature ejaculation, then goes to sleep shamelessly without cuddle...
  • 2 1
 @WAKIdesigns Vallåsen......
  • 2 7
flag MangoSentinel (Nov 12, 2014 at 12:35) (Below Threshold)
 Nigga you gay.
  • 5 0
 screw studying for exams this edit makes me want to ride!
  • 5 0
 couple more weeks brother
  • 4 0
 Sick flick Dex. Killing it on that trail bike
  • 4 0
 The view, at the beginning, looking out past the houses is so incredible!
  • 4 0
 About time someone used that song in an edit, fitted perfectly.
  • 3 0
 riding alice lake I see looks like a party
  • 3 0
 I've got the Hunger of the Pine all the time!
  • 3 0
 I have the Thirst of the Eucalypt all the time.
  • 3 0
 Cool vibe to it, great work!
  • 4 0
 Thanks guys! -ep
  • 2 0
 Which trails did you guys hit in this edit? I've only ridden ruperts, treasure trail and hidden monkey so far in that area.
  • 1 0
 Ya I'm wondering the same thing...which area/trails was this shot at? I have a trip to plan....
  • 2 0
 @adamwoodhouse looks exactly like some places on little bear and your yard.
  • 2 0
 Holy cow that edit was money, Squamish is so sick. One ride up there isn't nearly enough, need to go back
  • 2 0
 i think i saw parts of this vid in the little fox 36 commercial on the sidebar haha
  • 3 0
 nice work boys
  • 2 0
 Thanks bro!
  • 3 0
 pumped to ride now
  • 1 1
 Great video! Almost no slo-mo. Lots of complaints from the masses lately re too much slo-mo; could it be the PB gods are listening?
  • 2 0
 Maybe they are Wink ? Thanks, Rick! -ep
  • 1 0
 I think there's something broken on the lead bike at the end there... the chains hanging a bit!
  • 2 1
 Ok but how do you combine a Fullface helmet without knee protection?
Its kinda weard...
  • 2 1
 ...to hide your weard beard...
  • 2 0
 great trails & riding!
  • 1 0
 Great vid boys! Hows the shoulder Bryden?
  • 1 0
 It just looks weird when i see someone wearing a full face but no kneepads
  • 1 0
 MDRipper i think its "Hunger of the Pine the golden pony remix"
  • 1 1
 awesome vid, whats up with the loose chain at the end? is it due to set up or did it come off?
  • 1 1
 Sick video. But is it just me or does it look weird if someone is riding without knee pads?
  • 2 1
 The more I see them, the more I'm falling in love with these Fox 36 2015
  • 1 0
 wish i could manual like that! awesome clip boys
  • 1 1
 Anyone notice that dropped chain at the end?
  • 1 1
 song?
  • 1 0
 Hunger of the Pine (Remix) - Alt J

Not sure of the specific remix, but you can probably find it on soundcloud.com
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