Green River, Utah has become well known over the years as one of the most iconic freeride mountain biking locations. Towering book cliffs, soft dirt, and complex terrain make for some of the most unique riding on earth. And while a full on DH rig is typically the bike of choice for such burly terrain, we had different plans. We hit the road to Green River with Yeti Ambassador and local Colorado shredder Shawn Neer. Our plan was to tackle the large lines seen in the magazines and movies on a Yeti SB6c trail bike. Upon arrival, a hillside with endless possibilities lay before us. Before we knew it we had found our groove for the week; building lines, riding at the edge of our limits, and enjoying the quaint and laid back atmosphere of Green River. It was a much welcomed week of excitement in the midst of the cold Colorado winter months.
 | There is nothing quite like a 7am canyon gap to get you going for the day and to start the trip off with a bang. |
| A blank canvas and a flathead, this is the epitome of Green River. The landscape here is unlike anywhere else, and the possibilities are endless. |
| While jumps were the highlight of our trip, we did have a great morning session on this berm, one of the most fun I've ridden in a long time. |
| Ever since I first saw the SB6c I had been curious of its capabilities. This trip was all about both testing my own limits, as well as the limits of the bike. |
| Clinging on to the last strip of golden light before the sun dropped below the horizon and the cold desert night moved in. |
| A Utah sunrise over the La Sal's is something that never ceases to amaze. |
| Recent rain and low temps proved to be great conditions for digging. |
| Hiking. The biggest part of any day in Green River. |
| Fog rolling off the river seemed to be the morning routine, although quite rare for the desert. |
Riding and captions by Shawn Neer
Photos by Joey Schusler
Additional photos by Craig Grant
Trail building by Dustin Zeis
Yeti SB6 Carbon
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Beautiful pictures and very good riding.
Cheers
"...hold my beer..."
THIS is mountain bike photography. Thank you so much.
Almost every "enduro" bike has too low of a bottom bracket to pedal technical climbs (it was called mountain biking, then all-mountain, now uh "enduro training?"
All the stock suspension is seriously not up to the task for any serious freeride duty.
20mm is better than 15mm.
they are most all just copies of a certain bike design.
Check the link to see who put the work into building it..
www.pinkbike.com/news/bas-van-steenbergen-shoulder-season-video-2015.html
Most of the epic lines they have built are in a area known as Blue Castle just north of Green River. If you travel up Long St. for about 10 miles there is a dirt road that will head west, drive another couple of miles and your there.