Video: Remy Metailler Follows Steve Vanderhoek Down Steep & Slippery Trails

 It's a valid point. The D.O.S's map doesn't show who owns that particular area of land so I'm not going to speculate. All the land is unceded but it's hard to ascertain what land the Squamish Nation owns, but as someone who doesn't want to build unsanctioned trails on their land it'd be interesting to know. I'm under the impression that much of the 'Diamondhead' area was handed over to the SN a while back and for good or bad that seems to be a free-for-all when it comes to unsanctioned building. At the very least, it'd be great if builders, riders and the companies profiting from using FN land would recognize and be thankful for using the land.

 Looks like it was clear cut 10-15 years ago, and in a decade or more it will be clear cut again.

 @wallheater: www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/environment/natural-resource-stewardship/consulting-with-first-nations/agreements/squamish-lng_benefits_agreement_feb_2019.pdf

 @wallheater: all the private parcels on Diamond Head as shown outside DOS boundary on web map are SN owned.

 @flipfantasia: thanks for the information and agreement. I'll have a look through the link after work. I'll not build up there and hopefully all the unsanctioned building won't cause issues with access, as SN have every right to just kick us off their land presumably.

 @wallheater: trail building on private property, by a lot of user groups, is a huge problem in this town....and the entitlement people show towards others private property is another.

 @wallheater:

 Im sure Remy can chime in as well. This trail may be less gnarly than the "Best line contest" but still large consequences if mistakes are made. Most of my biggest crashes come from stupid things. My recent collar bone was on a pedal strike on a flow trail. When I ride a trail for the first time I rely on quickly scoping each feature or following someone I really trust such as Remy who will often give me a play by play or quick chat about details before we drop into a section. His videos are both a demonstration on how we approach each feature but also an educational piece about some of the things that should be considered when riding technical terrain

 @nsteele don't forget that videos NEVER do anything justice. I'm sure that if two people of Remy's and Steve's ability are taking the time to look at things, then it is for a reason. As Steve said, it's always good to check out a trail on your first lap down it regardless of it's difficulty. You don't get to that level by just hucking and praying. Comparing anything to the "best line ever" they submitted is also just ridiculous. I think it's fair that not every video uploaded has to "better" that one. That line was on another level, and certainly not one that anyone would just do on a casual weekend ride.

 @stevev88: totally get it, dude. You guys are both such total bosses, I guess I got wrapped up in my own expectations. I always seem to get hurt on the less challenging stuff too, so it’s probably advice I should heed to take them as seriously as the more gnarly ones.

Looks like a super sick trail- I’ll look for it whenever the border opens back up. Thanks for the great content!

 LOL at you, not with you, if you think that trail is flat...