Video: Peak to Creek - Part Two

Nov 18, 2014 at 15:35
by Freehub Magazine  
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With snow on the ground, the Peak to Creek scouting team takes to the woods - exploring the history and terrain Retallack has to offer. Watch the continued birth of a trail in episode two of our six part Peak to Creek series.

Peak to Creek is an educational, on-the-ground, mini-series showcasing the process, passion and man-power behind professional-level trail building, from start to finish.

Episode 3 will be released December 2nd on FreehubMag.com, with new episodes releasing every two weeks.

Stay up to date with the series and latest episodes on the Peak to Creek page at FreehubMag.com/Peak-to-Creek

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  • 35 1
 This is my favourite series of the year so far. And it only had about 10 secs of riding in it. Building is everything to me.

Just wondering when do you guys build? What's your time frame? In the UK it's generally a winter thing when the weather is shit but the dirt is good and wet to dig and mould. But as per this episode, your snowed under. So I'm thinking you have a short spring period to get it finished before summer.

How long did this take to build? Also how long is the trail? And also drop in altitude? I'm a geek for facts and trails.

Cheers...
  • 7 0
 spring and autumn cause in summer the mosquitos are just too much
  • 5 0
 I have the same problem with highland midges. Shit loads of deet... I'm surprised I have any skin left.
  • 10 0
 You'll have to keep watching, All will be revealed!
  • 1 0
 I noticed there's nothing on trail forks as yet?
  • 2 0
 Sure hope these episodes get longer as they keep coming!
  • 9 0
 fantastic series. I agree, shows a whole other side of riding.
  • 15 8
 Am I the only person who thinks that the Freehub logo looks like a condom being put over a dick.
  • 2 0
 ha ha ha, that's funny, i just looked at the logo, nice one mate
  • 5 1
 I love this series it. shows that mountain biking is a lot more complicated than your average jock would think.
  • 3 0
 are these guys building on their own time or is this their job? If you can make a living off this then sign me up!
  • 4 0
 Such a rad project
  • 2 0
 This really shows the love for the sport. Super pumped for episodes to come.
  • 1 0
 Dang. Cool to see a couple of Bellinghamsters on the crew! Way to go. Need to head to the Selkirks one of these summers and ride!
  • 1 0
 awesome. I don't want to sound preachy but I sure hope you guys realize how lucky you guys are to be able to do these ventures. Livin the dream fellers.
  • 2 0
 That Trail Boss tool is rad too. i need to look into one of those
  • 1 0
 I'm not convinced. You should see the state of my mattock. There is no way it'll stand up to real abuse. Then look at the price...
  • 3 0
 The Trail Boss is indeed a great tool. Relatively light weight, portable, and functional. It works well for about 80% of what you're going to encounter. STET - you're right, it's not meant to be used as your heavy weapon. You can't go bashing the shaft on big rock faces or prying out two man boulders from the ground, but you can take it anywhere with you while on your ride to do maintenance or build. It's the only Rogue hoe I know of that I can throw in my pack. Just make sure to bring a rag to wipe off the mud from the coupling threads.
  • 2 0
 That's the thing for me. In theory it's great. And I'm sure it's good as a maintenance tool. But that's a heavy price for minimal work. As I'd say 99% of everything I do is hard work not 20%. I'm not talking scratching out a line, I'm talking bench, berms, jumps a lot of them made with boulders as retaining walls.

Also because it's very labour intensive i can only achieve a feature in a week of spare time. So I don't need to transport them everytime, they're right there where I left them. Mattock, shovel, digging spade, rake and a wheel barrow. All can take an absolute pounding, will last for years, do a better job and all the bits I mentioned cost less than the trail tool.

It is indeed a good idea but 300 bucks for 1% of my time?
  • 1 0
 Which reminds me I still need a rock bar...
  • 3 0
 STET, the Trail Boss isn't meant to replace what you just described - although it is up to the task. It's designed for trailwork on the go or maintenance mid-hike or mid-ride. For bigger build projects, any serious trailbuilder has a tool cache at their work zone. I've had my Trail Boss for 2 years and it's taken plenty of rock strikes and abuse. It's versatility with 7 different heads is also a big plus.....I can carry my tool with a couple of heads easily in my pack. Cheers, EB
  • 1 0
 Ebxtreme -Yes I realise what its purpose is, trimakas has already made a case for it. But I simply couldn't justify the money vs application.
  • 1 0
 I am known to over move dirt, build big features, and huge landings. But sometimes I like to Moto in and cut a Saw path for a new line on the dirt bike. I bring my trail boss along for quick work and many applications. It is light weight and very affective. There is no place I can't get into or out of with my trail boss! Worth its price in miles of single track!
  • 2 0
 My favorite trail tool is made by Kubota
  • 1 0
 Looking good boys!
  • 1 1
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