Trail Hunter: Weekend State of Mind

Nov 23, 2016
by I Am Specialized  
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Matt Hunter, Matty Miles and Harookz set out to see how much they can pack into a weekend.

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Hey Matt, what do you think? Should we try to make every weekend like this?


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  • 69 1
 Such an outstanding set of images! Talk about stirring adventure mode and wanderlust!

(that said, someone certainly cheated and used a horsey horse or bird to get that stove all the way up there!)
  • 10 1
 Take another look at that stove,it breaks down and is packable.Not saying it's super light but light enough to pack.
  • 9 2
 @rideonjon: good call! However, note the absence of backpacks in the photographs. Lack of water bottles or hydration packs. Nothing but clothes worn while pushing up tall mountains in fall!

They definitely had some form of a sag wagon (horse, moto, heli or Donk-ay) that was with them as they climbed and descended. So while this makes for more of a "photo shoot" or advert than a real sole-supported adventure, the finished product is still just as inspirational!
  • 3 0
 Edit: One bottle spotted on frame as well as a pack in a photo or two...
  • 4 0
 First off I want to say, nice breasts and what an inspirational vid!
Secondly, is that a collapsible wood burning stove? If so, where might I find one (I know I could make it)?
And... to all the naysayers, they probably set camp and explored each section and then moved on. Geeesh!
  • 4 0
 Damn, Hunter should be an adventure tour guide. I'd be booking the shit out of him until I'm homeless. Anyway, I only hope those delicious looking birds breasts didn't carry a little H5N1 in them.
  • 14 1
 @boxxerace: One thing you should notice by now is that most photographs of pro riders on this site is without backpacks.

The photos are always staged, where they stop and take off all the gear, get the photographer into position and shred. Lack of a huge backpack makes it looks nicer, and easier for them to shred.

However behind the scenes photos would show otherwise, especially the photographer's backpack which is normally crammed with huge amount of gear.
  • 1 0
 @mynameiskoko: Perhaps indeed!
  • 1 0
 Definitely some assistant here, just rinding with a small tent and a sleeping bag is enough when riding, adding a small stove on top would be really heavy for that type of riding. But how great is that, getting the opportunity to ride the best terrain and explore those kind of mountains while not actually carrying more than what you would use on a "every-day trip".
So stoked on this and can't wait for summer and more riding!
  • 16 0
 Super sick. I want to know about the stove in the tent. And the tent too. Where can I get a stove like that (the wood burning heat stove)? And a shelter like a teepee that accepts the chimney?
  • 73 1
 I want to know how they got it all in the SWAT compartment
  • 7 0
 @AyJayDoubleyou: Yea. They even got the slingshot in the SWAT compartment to shoot those birds. Did they really get those birds with a slingshot?
  • 1 0
 @asboites: Oh, that totally takes the mystery out of it!
  • 3 0
 @jorukfundan: I'm sure they did get those grouse with a sling shot they are one of the dumbest birds you can walk right up on them i got quite a few growing up in Alaska
  • 2 0
 @jorukfundan: Matt Hunter is pretty good with a sling shot. Check SWAT, but also Bass Pro Shops or Cabelas.
  • 2 1
 @chrishei1: Yeah, the slingshot was probably just a photo prop. I bet they just walked up and choked 'em out.
  • 1 0
 Kindve looks like a Kifaru stove and tipi Kifaru.net
  • 1 0
 @AyJayDoubleyou: I'm legitimately interested in how they got the stove, tent, and wood up there...
Sick photos and area - would be awesome to get into something like that!
  • 2 0
 All the stuff is made by seekoutside a company in Colorado!
  • 2 0
 It is a Seekoutside shelter and stove Seekoutside.com
  • 3 0
 @asboites: I usually ask such ?s so someone else will do the click work for me it's one of the best things about the comments section.
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 @jorukfundan: my dad has killed a squirrel with a slingshot. definitely possible haha
  • 16 0
 Such an awesome spot! Can't wait to go back!

www.flickr.com/photos/dinlaroche/albums/72157656687942523
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 daamn daniel
  • 1 0
 This is amazing.
  • 3 0
 It sucks having this in my backyard....
  • 1 0
 @d-man: ill be doing it next year ill holla when I'm up there
  • 1 0
 I'm in on that one anytime!
  • 1 1
 @d-man: Where is it? Looks amazing, just like our alps in the fall, but with way smaller stones Smile
  • 1 0
 @flyingmetal: trail is called hopeful, its above Panorama Mountain resort in the purcell mountain range.
  • 1 0
 @markeed: come out and shred, haven't seen you in a long time.
  • 9 0
 Defines the power of mountain biking: guys who ride as much as Hunter and Miles still get as much joy out of it as heard in the genuine howls of happiness. This is why people are obsessed with riding bikes.
  • 5 0
 Mountain bikes in particular. You never hear roadies whooping or hollering.
  • 2 0
 @zorba73: that's true. I guess when you weigh 120lbs and spin 100rpm for hours on end you don't have much energy to spare...
  • 7 0
 The tent backpack and wood stove are all made by a company in Colorado called seekoutside
seekoutside.com Pretty nice stuff my parents own the company
  • 1 0
 Is the stove foldable?
  • 10 1
 Awesome as usual
  • 9 1
 Some shots look very familiar. East Kootenays? Brewer and Hopeful......?
  • 1 0
 I think you've got it.
  • 1 0
 looks like some paradise mines as well
  • 2 0
 Open for bid ness .... Smile
  • 2 0
 @bikertrash: Definitely not paradise. Mt Goldie, Brewer and Hopeful for sure.
  • 6 0
 and I'm just sitting here at work, and it's been raining for the past 2 weeks...
  • 2 0
 This was my problem too...so i went and treated my jacket, time for some mud rides!
  • 5 0
 They did a really nice job of not showing any of those long, painful, high altitude climbs that led them to those DH runs.
  • 5 0
 how did they carry their gear? I never saw any backpacks
  • 15 0
 Who needs backpacks when you have SWAT? That tent and stove just slotted right in there!
  • 2 0
 Look again dude! I saw a big ass backpack in pics 9 and 10 And again inside the tent!
  • 13 0
 Harookz carries everything
  • 5 0
 So rad.

What song was that?
  • 6 0
 Trampled by Turtles - Western World
  • 4 0
 Haven't watched this yet, but I am confident it will be one of the best videos of the year. Trail Hunter's always are.
  • 1 0
 Does anyone know how they make the pov footage so immersive? Doesn't look like it's from a GoPro or similar action camera... maybe a chest mounted dslr? That's my only guess...
  • 1 0
 Matty is sponsored by Sony and from what I have seen/read those Action Cams have some great footage! As for the mount, its possible he is running one of those gyro mounts that keeps the shakes at bay.
  • 1 0
 they are using a gimbal on a chest mount for the sony action cam.
  • 3 0
 The old step on their wings and pull their legs trick nice!! I learned that from my cousin while grouse hunting
  • 3 0
 cool! thanks for the inspiration to keep looking for new places to ride!
  • 3 0
 Way to close out a short work week, fantastic images.
  • 3 1
 These guys are great riders, but they end the video with derailleur side down.
  • 2 0
 Matty Hunter rocks!!!, would never get tried of he's edits and what he does for the sport!
  • 4 0
 Location/area?
  • 2 0
 Looks like they are using Kifaru tent and stove?
  • 1 0
 was looking for the brand of the tent and stove, havent heard of Kifaru until now and just checked the price..looks like i wont be buying a kifaru tent anytime soon, sucks.
  • 1 0
 It is a Seekoutside tent / stove
  • 2 0
 Matt, you're definitely my hero: you're Mountain Biking!
  • 2 0
 BIG fan Massive fan of this series.
  • 6 0
 now you have to decide if you are big fan or massive fan.
  • 1 0
 look at this machine ! Matt you are my idol from the boy Smile Nice trip ! beautiful mountains !
  • 1 0
 Where is and what is that first trail in the open desert country?? I want to ride that!!
  • 2 0
 Any clues as to where this is? Looks incredible. (BC?)
  • 3 2
 Chilcoltins! Must be!
  • 5 0
 @boxxerace: I thought that too but I wasn't sure. Some pictures look like it and others not so much so I figured the PB mafia might be able to help out!
  • 3 0
 I would guess its around Kamloops or maybe the Kootenays in BC. The Chilcotins is a good guess but those mountains are too big.
  • 1 0
 @mountain-life: Oh, but look at the size of the mountains to the West of the Chilcoltins! (Google Earth specifically). Maybe somewhere in North end of the range, maybe www.trailforks.com/trails/tyoax-pass area?
  • 7 0
 Purcells
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 @danny: Thanks, and great photos. @boxxerace check out:

www.trailforks.com/trails/brewer-creek-to-panorama/photos

The Chilcotins were awesome to ride but I honestly liked riding Nelson/Rossland better. Now the Purcells/Jumbo/Monica Meadows are on the top of my list for BC bike/hike trips.
  • 2 0
 @mountain-life: I super appreciate the heads up, to the Purcell's / Rossland I must go!
  • 3 1
 Hopeful/Brewer, near Invermere/Panorama in eastern BC
  • 3 1
 Part of the video is goldie/brewer area is invermere
  • 3 1
 Great vid as always but could use a Gimbal
  • 4 2
 No gloves while riding? Couldn't do that...
  • 2 1
 yeah and there's snow on the ground too... hands must be numb.
  • 2 0
 wow .Belgian trails suck so much in comparison
  • 1 0
 Dig it, and they will come!
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 @boxxerace: i dig more than i ride u know ... we dont have the terrain
  • 1 0
 @RedBurn: I'm sorry to hear! At the very least, the outstanding Alps are a train ride or road trip away!
  • 1 0
 @boxxerace: yeah of course... i move in switzerland one 3weeks - one month a year during summer holidays ... paradise !! The rest of the year like now is dedicated to studies and waiting for these good times to come back Big Grin !!! Come on just 7 months to go
  • 2 1
 Yeah) Best freeriders team specialized Matty Miles and Mat Hunter)))))
Nice adventure video) thank you))
  • 2 0
 If I were to ever admit to having a man-crush....
  • 1 0
 Matt Hunter total legend....another great video - this is the best stuff you're putting gout @Specialized - more please!
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 Son increíbles todas las fotografías.
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 Sheer mountain biking/adventure bliss!
  • 1 0
 Super rad times! Much respect for Matt and his crew.
  • 1 0
 Matt justifying his name, got three birds with a slingshot. haha
  • 1 0
 Is there a Trailhunter Calendar yet?
  • 2 1
 did they get the birds with sling shots!?!?!
  • 2 2
 God that was epic! Amazing scenary! I need to get a new bike!
  • 1 0
 Epic story.
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 Where was this shot?
  • 1 0
 Wow, what a place!
  • 2 2
 Is Hunter riding a 6Fattie?
  • 2 2
 Hunter on a 650b plus? Miles on a standard 29er?
  • 7 1
 Look like he was on a 650 with 2.6 tires. Miles definitely on a 29er.
  • 6 0
 @willfox747: per Matts insta account:

This bike. Enduro 650. 36 Float/Float X2, saint/xtr, roval traverse sl, butcher grid 2.8/2.6, BZA 35.
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 Fat bike
  • 2 4
 Specialized must have enough cash to buy these dudes gimbals







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