Video: Trail Hunter

Sep 1, 2014 at 19:31
by Pinkbike Staff  
Views: 55,091    Faves: 627    Comments: 24


The inspiration to ride comes from many sources, yet nothing boosts excitement to shred like the thrill of exploring new trails. Jump aboard with Matt Hunter, as he journeys down from Canada to ride the world-renowned Pacific Northwest terrain.



Trail Hunter
Matt Hunter
Matt Hunter
Matt Hunter
Matty Miles
Matt Hunter

Music: "In Flowing & Happy Curses," By The Fireside
Directed by: Matt Hunter & Matt Miles
Filmed/edited: Matt Miles
Graphic design: Amanda Agassiz


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92 Comments
  • 87 1
 When Matt Hunter pops on my screen then I will be riding my bike in a few minutes
  • 5 1
 he's putting good use of his last name.
  • 19 3
 you mean poops
  • 14 54
flag mlr428 (Sep 2, 2014 at 5:41) (Below Threshold)
 Love the man, hate the brand
  • 13 46
flag mlr428 (Sep 2, 2014 at 8:25) (Below Threshold)
 All said was that I hate the "Big S" I should've know all the specialized fanboys would get butthurt.
  • 17 2
 Its more the lack of justification. It comes across like you hate them because it's cool to hate them. Which is a sad state of affairs.
  • 6 16
flag cuban-b (Sep 2, 2014 at 10:33) (Below Threshold)
 careful - they might sue for defamation or slander or some other new law that their lawyers are trying to push through legislation any day now.... if they come knocking at at your door just use the parody clause and say you were imitating other people talking isht about the big S and were really making fun of those people.
  • 13 1
 love em or hate em, they make a kick ass bike.
  • 4 3
 Awesome video.... then

/enduro

WHHYYYYYYY
  • 12 1
 its kinda funny how people are always rippin on specialized for defending their patents...Santa Cruz has aggressively gone after many who have sought to use their design as well...but nobody ever hates on them???!! Why is it so hard for people to understand that when a company spends an exponential amount of money to buy/develop a design, they are going to protect it? Every company in the world that owns/proprietary design(s) are going to go to great lengths to protect their investment...pretty simple really, but I guess people just need things to whine about......
  • 3 1
 couldn't have said it better ^^^^^
  • 2 0
 I think Matt is so valuable to Specialized exactly for this reason. He embodies the glory of riding for the fun of it.
  • 58 1
 Message to Specialized and Pinkbike We want more Matt Hunter videos please. Do it do it.
  • 36 1
 Why am I always so stoked for matt hunter edits... oh yea cause he's freakin' legendary!!!!
  • 18 1
 Saw Matt on the trails on a day they shot video here in Bellingham (City of Subdued Excitement). Passed them as they were stopped, discussing logistics for the shoot. They easily caught up to me within sight of the top, and I said, 'Matt, you're killing my story. The one where I passed Matt Hunter on a climb and he couldn't catch up'. Yea, you got it, he slowed up saying he didn't think he could pass me, and let me finish ahead of him. Thank you, sir.

I'm pretty sure I left him in the dust on the descent...
  • 13 0
 MTB lifestyle
  • 6 3
 Hunter will be all like "doooood I can buy beer AND vodka at the same store here!" and never leave.
  • 10 0
 This pretty much sums up why we all ride our bikes. The basic and pure fun at the core of all the complexity.
  • 9 0
 Such happy chilled vibes, love it and good to see some proper weather in an MTB vid.
  • 5 0
 Where's my bike...Where's my bike..Matt Hunter's video always makes me wanna go out and ride.. That relax and cozy atmosphere seems always there with him..
  • 7 0
 Matt Hunter and Matty miles on trail bikes.... I can dig it Razz
  • 2 0
 Schooled by Matt. After closing and sweep, two of us are standing on a lip, looking at a 40' gap in the Boneyard. Matt comes out of nowhere, says hey on they way by and sends it huge!! We look at each other, and say "maybe next time" True story.
  • 5 0
 Yeah good day boys ! Stoked you all could make it down.
  • 4 0
 Nice shots, Paris!
  • 5 4
 What I miss the most are rad Matt Hunter videos. We need much more of it. I'm stocked to see Matty Miles shooting also, but honestly I'm a bit disappointed with this one. I'd like to see more riding and less slo-mo moments. Nevertheless, it's great to see these guys in action. And I'm still looking for the next Anthill movie and next sick Matt Hunter segment.
  • 15 0
 Have to disagree man. This own was more about the road trip and the vibe than killing it off big kickers onto vertical chalk walls that we ALSO love Matt Hunter for
  • 1 0
 I rode with all of them in Oregon. Well kinda......
Ant hill, called my buddy up. He's a guide for Oregon adventures.

Well me and my friend (he's 65) were planing to ride alpine. Well my guide friend called up,"I got some Canadian dudes, who need some showing around.".

So on the shuttle up, I was like "damn that Matt dude looks Familiar". He only said his name was Matt. Well we got to the trail and he took some pics of us, on his film cam. Well we shared the climb up. My old guy friend isn't a strong rider. So I stuck back with him.

At the end if the first trail, I was going to meet up with them for round two. But I couldn't find them. So I just headed home, well on the drive it clicked.

As I screamed like a psyco!'n "that was Matt f*cking Hunter!" Well I flaked on riding some gnar with a pro!!!!!! That's the best part! I flaked on a pro!!!!! Hahaha but the cool thing is. My buddy has his number, he plans to come back to Oregon soon.
  • 1 0
 So bummed I missed them, I got calls from everyone to show them around our trails in SW WA and I was in Cali at the time. Hopefully they roll through again when the weather is better and well hook them up proper.....CCMTB
  • 7 3
 EB!!
  • 2 0
 And was that Cleo with a clipboard...?
  • 3 1
 Well if that doesn't get you f'n stoked to get on your bike and explore new area/trails!
  • 2 0
 Great video, reminds me that winter riding is right around the corner. Shudder!
  • 1 0
 Woohoo! Reminds me that summer riding is around the corner here in the Southern hemisphere! Big Grin
  • 3 0
 Best part is at 1:29 where EB's eyes stay lazer locked on his beer!
  • 3 0
 Loved the lightning and rainbow shot.
  • 4 1
 I think I spotted The Mayor....
  • 2 0
 Needed to go 4 wayyyy longer! Matt hunter videos r never bad!
  • 1 0
 Matt Hunter and Jaws are excellent winter Riding ads.Great business strategies Guys
  • 4 5
 Was he taking pics with a camera?? You can't tell me he doesn't have a smart phone. How the hell will get those pics onto Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest?? And what does he Strava with??
  • 2 0
 Yea he was, He took one of me. I shared a shuttle and a climb with all of them. Nice guys!!!
  • 2 0
 I have a man crush on Matt Hunter
  • 2 0
 Dat flow @ 1:06.
  • 2 0
 Nice job by EB getting the Transition logo in a Spec vid
  • 2 0
 Eb and Watts! Yeah boys!
  • 1 0
 Any idea what trail that is around 2:25? Planning a trip up that way next summer and this looks awesome.
  • 1 0
 Big E pairing up with the Big S?
  • 1 0
 Ha ha awesome. I made it into the video at 3:06!
  • 1 0
 They should make a movie of it.
  • 1 0
 anyone know the brand of helmet matt is sporting i dig it
  • 1 0
 Good times, fellas! Roadtrips are the best.
  • 1 0
 Man! This is my favorite video on PB
  • 1 0
 This honestly just made my day.
  • 2 0
 Hunter is so sick!
  • 1 0
 Love Enduro?.......why don't you marry it?
  • 1 0
 Amazing to see such a legend travel to come ride the trails I grew up on.
  • 1 0
 anyone know which trails these are?
  • 1 0
 Matt Hunter makes me want to ride a 29er.
  • 3 3
 Where is the goggles and lid hate? Oh right that is reserved for the "cowardly frenchies".
  • 2 0
 It's Hunter. Any rider who oozes with that much style, flow and personality can wear whatever the F they want on the trail.
  • 2 0
 And so can anyone else. Your mancrush does not legitimize a double standard.
  • 2 0
 You're right. Any rider can wear whatever they want on a trail. But you asked where the hate is, I responded that there is no hate because it is Hunter.
  • 1 0
 Shreddin with freinds. Rain or shine. Yeah!
  • 2 2
 i thought it said south of the border, which i thought was mexico. clearly not the same.
  • 3 0
 Murrica ain't the center of the universe. (p.s. Pinkbike is based in British Columbia, Canada)
  • 2 2
 But isn't Matt Hunter from SO Cal?
  • 4 0
 If by 'SO Cal' you mean Kamloops, B.C., then yes.
  • 2 1
 29er are so slow and sluggish, as proven by Matt...
  • 1 0
 I want to ride my bike!
  • 1 1
 That looks like he had a lot of fun. Congrats, Matt.
  • 1 2
 We do have some of the best trails in the world. Thank you for showing them!
  • 2 2
 Great video but 29" are gay!
  • 3 3
 This is mtb Big Grin
  • 3 3
 enduro... best love
  • 1 1
 gogles
  • 1 1
 Enduro ……
  • 3 4
 Matt.. Hunter. MATT HUNTER!!
  • 1 3
 How does someone with that much soul stick it out at Specialized?
  • 4 0
 because in the end all that matters is two wheels in the dirt.
  • 2 5
 Yuck is that a 29er
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