Video: Crushing and Crashing in Canmore

May 29, 2014 at 4:56
by Andrew Young  
Alpine Euphoria

by andrewyoung
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Scott and I decided to head out to Canmore, AB to conclude if big mountain riding could be a thing just an hour outside of Calgary. What we found was enticing, and made us come back for more.

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93 Comments
  • 73 0
 things I love about this-
-Norco bikes
- Alberta
-Honesty (putting the crash in there...which is the humility and respect for the big mountain/high risk factor)

Nice job bro.
  • 19 1
 Totally agree but duuuuuudddde. I could have told you that was going to happen. You had what... a 100 foot straight down balls out drop coming to a 90 degree angle, 3 foot landing of loose as hell shale crap and then road? Ouch.
  • 1 35
flag HerrDoctorSloth (May 29, 2014 at 18:13) (Below Threshold)
 Looked like a Devinci, to me at least, and my eyes are rather shot.
  • 18 0
 Your eyes are indeed shot, it's a norco aurum
  • 6 0
 Devinici???? what kind of drugs have you been using ?
  • 2 1
 @HerrDoctorSloth: Your eyes aren't shot, but if you would quit shroom picking every time you ride, then you probably wouldn't have that problem. Also, your a sloth, so don't grab the wrong stuff!
  • 2 0
 I think it's funny how Norco writes their brand name right on the frame... big letters and high contrast... weird.
  • 1 0
 Nighty night
  • 55 0
 You thinking what I'm thinking? Aim for the bushes!
  • 13 1
 Amen to them bushes
  • 16 0
 Just like in 'Nam.
  • 8 0
 Aim for the bush. Always.
  • 7 1
 one does not simply aim for bush and live
  • 14 0
 Yeah, It didn't work for the Rock and Samuel Jackson
  • 38 8
 Wrong bike?
That crash wouldn't have happened with a "transition"...
  • 13 2
 You're Punny.
  • 4 10
flag DragRider (May 29, 2014 at 12:40) (Below Threshold)
 or bigger frame and no boxxer Smile
anyway props for the rider i hope he is ok, the trails look so gnar and awesome i would love to try... lovely free ride
  • 2 1
 I think i see what you did there!
  • 1 0
 not the bike, those rocks are shaped like polygones...
  • 3 0
 so the should ride a polygon there Big Grin
  • 16 0
 Buy a decent pair of socks, your ankles will thank you. ;-)
  • 3 1
 and shoes maybe...
  • 1 0
 5/10 tornado for example
  • 14 0
 Isn't that first section jean-guy ? Or just a similar looking trail in Canmore?
  • 8 0
 yeah that was jean-guy for sure
  • 1 0
 Can anyone tell me where that drop is at 2:10?
  • 12 3
 He looked like he wasn't ready for the tranny at the bottom in even the slightest way shape or form haha just jello armed it.
  • 6 0
 What tranny?!
  • 2 0
 yeah razor's edge is my favourite trail. it was a bit more gnarly when it was more raw - now it's bedding in and there has been some rerouting on the rock section (shown in some shots) that have decreased the tech factor, but still quality trail...
  • 3 0
 first part was moose mtn, middle part razors edge, not sure where that jump was out to the highway...?
  • 2 0
 the drop is canmore
  • 2 0
 Road jump was at Three Sisters Parkway, just below Peaks of Grassi. Extended rock slab to crash was rock cut on 1A near Lafarge plant in Exshaw - and it HAS been ridden successfully, long ago!
  • 4 0
 so sick buddy! hell yeah scott! took some hoots after that one I'm sure
  • 3 0
 That's funny way to end the song from the edit.... "fall on me and I'll let you bleed".
  • 4 1
 looks like one of the whistler trails (schleyer) at the beginning of the vid. Sick edit! Hope he's alright from that crash!
  • 6 1
 jean guy on the rocks at moose. This video is gnarly and doesn't do most of the trails justice to how steep and technical they actually are. Shale rock destroys bikes and bodies
  • 2 1
 tis true ive ridden about everything in the video accept the last slab and the gravel pit its steeper than you can see in the video
  • 1 0
 RONDAL is jean guy ridable , conditions wise?
  • 1 0
 not yet but getting close. once snow is gone it will be. go dig a trail day, lower half needs work while snow melts anyway
  • 3 0
 Did I miss the memo that said every edit has to have Flume style music?
  • 1 0
 Very good video =) thx. Could you tell me please, what is the soundtrek of this video? Track is really good, want to download)
  • 3 0
 Free hot dogs for life! No drinks, can't do it!
  • 4 1
 Get that man some proper socks
  • 4 1
 You're not a tennis player, put some socks on that cover your ankles
  • 3 0
 If there is hard rocks, then match the music to the background!
  • 2 0
 That looked like fun! Ending on a high note!
  • 2 0
 Did I just watch someone die?
  • 3 0
 rip bro...
  • 2 0
 What's the song? Does anybody know?
  • 2 0
 www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0Md-6oNe4A
  • 1 0
 Cool edit. Razors edge is still one of my go to rides near by. Hope you healed up ok
  • 1 0
 Thanks man!
  • 1 0
 Pretty tech up top hey! Rad edit, can anyone point me in the direction of the song's title/name?
  • 2 0
 Yes I am ok! And thanks for the sock tips boys!
  • 3 0
 I've just been scanning the comments and was about to be the woman and ask if he (you) were ok... that looked brutal AF! Stoked to hear you survived. Good work on the vid too man- thoroughly enjoyed it.
  • 1 0
 The crash at the end looked like there was some big impact Hope he is ok
  • 1 0
 some pretty unique trails, I like. and ow.
  • 1 0
 Thanks dude!
  • 1 0
 dang, that was a gnarly slam
  • 2 0
 I actually said "OUCH" to my screen
  • 2 0
 Someone knows music ?
  • 2 0
 OUCH!! my total respect.
  • 4 3
 long travel bike. hard tail speed. Siiick.
  • 1 0
 Dude Im sure that kid suffered a neck injury
  • 1 0
 yoo what trail is that in canmore and where is it. I need to shred it
  • 2 0
 real dope
  • 1 0
 Music : PHANTOGRAM - Fall In Love (Sunset Hills Remix) Wink
  • 1 0
 I drive by that rock slab everyday.
  • 3 1
 sketchy. everything.
  • 1 0
 That's my bike, that's my bike!!! Big Grin
  • 1 2
 You dragged a DH bike up Razors just to ride it at trail bike speed? Yeugh.

Liked the rest of it though, even if almost none of it is in Canmore.
  • 1 0
 Props to Razor's Edge. Must do trail if you're visiting Canmore.
  • 1 1
 wanted a souvenir of Calgary ? hope you are fine
  • 1 0
 Was he okay ?
  • 1 0
 Epic final
  • 1 1
 sweet vid he even riding same bike as me just alot better
  • 1 0
 Thanks dude!
  • 1 0
 looking forward to getting it in whistler bike park in september
  • 1 0
 ouchhhhhh
  • 1 0
 dude respect!!
  • 1 1
 The trails look like fun, [cringe]but the ending[/cringe].
I hope he's OK.
  • 1 0
 Very Gnar..ly
  • 1 1
 Sub alpine at best haha. Awesome to see some Alberta gnar
  • 1 0
 one big rockgarden Smile
  • 1 0
 Thanx mang!
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