Must Watch: Dylan Sheffer Hits Huge Sends in 'Attainment'

Nov 18, 2023
by Ed Spratt  

Words: Dylan Sheffer

This is simply a culmination of thousands of hours of trail work over the years and a never-ending drive to create better gnarlier things to ride.

I am very fortunate to have had the opportunity of collaborating with Marcus Burns and Ewan Fafard on many builds over the years, moving endless amounts of earth and bouncing different ideas to perfect a vision. This video is a snapshot of all of our work.

The last big drop in the video was a long progression that involved many years of building features similar to get a grasp on what dimensions are appropriate for larger moves. I set out to create something bigger than what I had been seeing consistently in the bike world. And took a big leap out of my comfort zone.

Feels like we have just scratched the surface of big airs and what is possible when things are built properly.

I would like to extend a Huge shout out to Ewan Fafard and Liam Irvine for spending 10 days with me bringing the big road gap to life for this video

Also a massive shout out to Bjorn Aunet for his immense passion for MTB and for capturing all we have created.

Hope you all enjoy our little freeride edit cheers!

Special thanks to
Bjorn Aunet
Marcus Burns
Bryce Piwek
Nick McDonogh
Rob Bohncke
Raceface/Fox suspension
Maxxis tires

Photos By: Bryce Piwek

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122 Comments
  • 245 1
 Wow, that cinematography (if that is the correct word) is what we need more of. Calm shots with time to absorb what the rider is doing and angles that do a good job of conveying the scale of the features!
  • 78 0
 Exactly, didn’t have a million jump cuts making it confusing. Was excellent
  • 26 0
 no bullshit moments, just quality riding from the beginning to the end.
  • 5 0
 I really enjoyed that!
  • 4 2
 @BamaBiscuits: Pure gold! lol
  • 36 1
 My Christmas wish is that all of Semenuk's future edits return to this style of cinematography. My favourite rider now consistently puts out edits I cannot stand to watch. This is how it should be done!
  • 149 0
 Excited that the video is well-received by everyone. It's been a decade since my last mountain biking shoot and fifteen years since Barred For Life. The urge to start filming mountain biking is resurfacing.
  • 8 0
 follow your gut, that was sick !
  • 7 0
 That was a proper edit. So enjoyable to watch. Rider and cinematographer props to you both. Thanks for sharing this!
  • 2 0
 It was great..... thank you!

The 3D titles reminded me of the snow film, "Kingsize"
  • 2 0
 That was sooo good! Well done!
  • 2 0
 Please. More. Have kind of tuned out lately, but this had me fixated. Nice work.
  • 2 0
 Elemental is still one of my favorite pieces of MTB media, for the music and the mellow composition of the whole thing. Good times man.
  • 2 0
 @on-the-move: Ha, that's awesome that you remember that movie. I always thought it would be fun to make an Elemental 2. Who knows.......
  • 2 0
 This was a beautiful edit with absolutely insane riding! Wow!
  • 81 0
 Canadian Blue Trail
  • 11 8
 A Nelson BC Green... Wink
  • 2 0
 @ridestuff: you joke, but the sandbagging nearly killed my chances of getting my wife to learn to ride while living here. It’s a little better now (but still some spicy ratings around haha)
  • 1 0
 @SillyTadpole: one thing Nelson has in spades: steepness!
  • 43 1
 Going BIG will never get old...
  • 26 1
 Best video I have watched in ages. Massive road gap, amazing cinematography, beautiful trails, all set to a silky song and a run time just long enough to itch for more. Congrats to the crew and riders
  • 23 5
 VOTM! Amazing riding, amazing edit and filming. Best video since a long time. As Yoann would say: "Amazeball"!
  • 16 0
 Sick, inspired to go smash my 10ft doubles like a boss now
  • 13 0
 “I’ve seen some of these features in person & they are massive.“


I’ve seen some of these features in video & they are massive.
  • 14 1
 Those were some proper burly sends! I love the drone shots, kinda big mountian ski movie vibes.
  • 11 0
 Every clip was great. NWD segment
  • 9 0
 That was a feast for the eyes. Simply unbelievable! I agree with everyone about the edits, I really appreciated not having the scenes cut up so much.
  • 11 0
 that drop...
  • 10 1
 Top quality riding, trail building, and cinematography. Props all the way around.
  • 9 1
 Blown away…instant classic. Bravo!
  • 8 0
 f*cking sick!!! 10/10 on the bikes and on the builds!
  • 9 1
 The send is strong with this one
  • 9 2
 So sick! Gives me these vibes: m.pinkbike.com/video/51509 just more modern.

I wonder how there road gaps compare
  • 2 0
 Oh mannnnnn I remember this one! Both insanely huge. 100% would not attempt LOL
  • 1 0
 Dang, never saw that one. Massive.
  • 8 0
 How big is that gap?
  • 32 0
 bigger than shit
  • 6 51
flag scott-townes (Nov 18, 2023 at 6:20) (Below Threshold)
 About 20 ft. shorter than Gee's drop at Rampage. Unreal.
  • 4 0
 Yes
  • 14 1
 Don't know but I was like, "He's going to hit it the wrong direction!" until I saw the arrow pointing outward. Phew...
What a monster (road gap and rider)
  • 11 0
 @scott-townes: It looks f*cking massive, HUGE props to him and especially the filmer for capturing scale. INSANE. I was not expecting that.
  • 10 28
flag fentoncrackshell (Nov 18, 2023 at 7:29) (Below Threshold)
 @scott-townes: Yeah, but he thought it through, landed it, and lived to ride another day. You don't get props for building some stupidly impossible feature and then predictably breaking yourself in half. That's just very poor judgement and Gee should know better.
  • 2 1
 @fentoncrackshell: Wasn't talking about Gee. Should have clarified.
  • 4 0
 in the YouTube vid it said 14x15.5m
  • 1 20
flag scott-townes (Nov 18, 2023 at 7:42) (Below Threshold)
 @fentoncrackshell: LOL you've got some misguided anger. It gives you perspective of how insanely large it was.
  • 7 0
 How do they even build such monsters? Do they use a crane? I would shit myself just crawling out and painting the arrow.
  • 1 0
 @Muckal: crane, out there? It's a bit of the same mindset you see in history photos of steel workers who built NYC. If you don't have the balls to build it, you don't have the balls to send it.
  • 2 0
 @ultimatist: he's jumping over a dirt road, so why not? Anyway, surely these guys have a serious pair.
  • 2 0
 @Muckal: I'm assuming this is US or Canada, and any crane use is very expensive, requires permits, way over budget for most MTB projects. Everything I've seen built in my area is very grassroots in nature, using minimal tools and impact, repurposing wood from official build projects, etc. Which I love, it's more sustainable.
  • 2 0
 @ultimatist: sounds nice. Riding a bike for fun is never sustainable, though. Maybe more so than riding motorcycles, but still...anyway, fantastic video and a monster of a drop.
  • 7 0
 SICK. I'm going bikeriding today
  • 3 0
 *Calling in* SICK. I'm going bikeriding today

Fixed it for ya....
  • 4 0
 Awesone video, I really enjoyed that. Congratulations to all involved on creating such a pleasing piece of art. Riding, terrain, cinematography, editing, music... it was all incredible.
  • 5 0
 Awesome. Sheffer is an animal.
I’ve seen some of these features in person & they are massive.
  • 4 0
 fantastic riding fantastic trail building fantastic filming fantastic editing. bravo
  • 3 1
 Not a popular opinion but for me the riding and cinematografy carried the video. i didnt reallly like the music or editing, but i can appreciate that you guys made something different. congrats.
  • 4 0
 Sheffer, you legend! Unreal building and riding.
  • 3 0
 When the guy is going big on his trail bike and then you see him switch it for the big bike... Nice job guys!
  • 3 0
 That's real mtb ! Please bring us more videos like this !
  • 3 0
 Can't comprehend. Must replay
  • 2 0
 Dylan always creates some of the most burly, beautiful builds in the world!
  • 2 0
 Holy shit. First video I’ve watched start to finish in a few years. f*cking sick man!!!
  • 2 0
 I don't watch much MTB riding content these days but that one was really nice!
  • 3 0
 Hardline course preview?Smile
  • 3 0
 Favourite MTB edit of 2023!

That opening table top shot(s) was rad!!
  • 2 0
 Those trails (and being able to ride them) are what my dreams are made of!
  • 3 0
 Video of the year (VOY) !!!
  • 3 0
 Yeah Dyl!
  • 2 0
 Holy freaking cow that was a banger! Sick Riding !
  • 3 1
 Dylan Sheffer always = Must Watch
  • 2 0
 sick. that is freakin insane
  • 2 0
 Dang that was incredible!
  • 3 1
 This is the best MTB short edit of all time. Thanks!
  • 2 0
 That road gap is insane. Sick edit !
  • 3 0
 Freeride Lives!
  • 2 0
 Only pilots spend more time flying the friendly skies.
  • 3 0
 Serious seriousness!.
  • 2 0
 Road gap was on the small side…
  • 2 0
 Amazing video! One of the best I’ve seen
  • 2 0
 Amazing riding, amazing filming. Big props to all involved.
  • 2 0
 Wtf! Good style and big jumps
  • 2 1
 Well done. Few videos capture my attention for the entire video but that one did!
  • 2 0
 fuck yeah get this kid a rampage invite. this pumped me up. very well done
  • 2 0
 Hell ya Dylan! So stoked to see this finally. Keep killing it
  • 2 0
 Heavy sends! Well done to all involved
  • 2 0
 Got to Love it. Full send
  • 2 0
 HOLY MOSES..... that was nuts.
  • 2 0
 That was great. Thanks for making my Monday Morning!
  • 1 0
 So good. Where was the filming? It looks like BC but is not the same dirt as Squamish or North Shore.
  • 2 0
 Absolutely off the charts
  • 2 0
 Best edit I’ve seen in a long time. Fantastic. Keep it coming.
  • 2 0
 Can't stop watching. Video of the Year. Kudos to all involved
  • 2 0
 Bravo!
  • 2 0
 VOD
  • 2 0
 So sick.
  • 2 0
 Freeride lives!
  • 3 1
 That was nucking futs
  • 2 0
 @KUBBY You meant Hucking Nuts
  • 2 0
 nice!
  • 2 0
 Dope.
  • 2 0
 nice edit and drop ...
  • 2 0
 Phew.
  • 2 0
 Sick one
  • 2 0
 Enooooooooorme !
  • 2 0
 so sick
  • 2 0
 Full sends!
  • 2 0
 Impressive in every way.
  • 2 0
 Inspiring!!
  • 2 0
 Fafard is the man!
  • 2 0
 so sick
  • 2 0
 this was so rad
  • 2 0
 Very very good
  • 2 0
 That's f'ing huge.
  • 2 0
 awesome riding and vid
  • 6 6
 Was (is) he invited to Rampage?
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