Skye Schillhammer Rides Buck Wild - Video

Dec 8, 2016 at 15:32
by Skye Schillhammer  
FLOAT // SKYE SCHILLHAMMER

by schilly
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Like most trails, Buck Wild has been a long process of building, riding and perfecting. And like most trail builders, I'm rarely satisfied with my work, which is why I haven't published many videos of this trail. As we came into fall I had this idea of an ethereal video following me as I take a mellow lap. The line isn't quite finished, and much of it needs to be perfected, but I hope you enjoy! Huge thanks to Dillon Batt for shooting this! - Skye

With the summer drought already going strong Dillon and I took advantage of a rare rainy morning. Photo Cred Dillon Batt

Foggy spring morning Suicide. Photo by Kurt Crowder

Finally getting the shark fin dialed Photo Logan Ervin

Self-shot sequence. Shot with the Panasonic Lumix LX100 using the 4K Photo Mode.

Caught some beauty evening light at the new jumps at Beacon Hill. Photo Credit Kyle Miller

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71 Comments
  • 32 0
 Nice work Skye! You make it look smooth and effortless. We are so fortunate to have this right in the middle of our little city.
  • 8 0
 We are also thankful for all the work you and the rest of the team do on the trail Skye (shout out to Alec too). One of the best riding spots in the country right in the middle of town.
  • 7 0
 He makes it look easy............I have to keep telling myself if I try that I will get hurt :/
  • 1 5
flag greg390 (Dec 9, 2016 at 16:55) (Below Threshold)
 @rivercitycycles: Was thinking same, if only, there wouldn't be a gaps between jumps,
then its easy...
  • 3 0
 @greg390: Start on the two new jump lines in the skills area, then Peterbuilt, then Stalingrab, then Hollywood.... then you can follow Skye on the big stuff.
  • 1 0
 @Thustlewhumber: HEHEHE
  • 3 0
 That's a siick trail and hub and gumwall and transition bike and guy
  • 12 0
 I remember riding some shuttle laps with Skye on Mount Spokane a few years ago. There were wildfires everywhere, and when the rain started coming down, we all piled into a van and headed to the top for some hero dirt. While I was struggling to keep up, Skye was nose bonking, jibbing and whipping over every tiny bump. Solid dude and solid rider. Keep up the awesome work.
  • 11 0
 "Not perfected?" NO? Dang looks pretty perfect from where I'm standing...! Fantastic use of the terrain.
  • 5 0
 haha we made sure not to highlight a couple areas where the trail needs work. It also has two more jumps that aren't completed at the end. But thanks man!
  • 8 1
 DREAMIEST EDIT this month ???? look at this line !!!!!! I cant believe I'm stopping freeride when I see this, it is so beautiful
  • 7 0
 Insane dirt work, riding, and edit production!
So whats the average distance between doubles like that and also for rollers?
  • 3 0
 Most gaps are 20-30 feet and each roller is about 20 feet from low to low
  • 1 0
 Noticed the shoulder buzz.
Love the bike. Love the trails. I'm a local rider and live 27 and what jump lines it has to offer. Always looking for something like this to help build and ride on. B hill is it? Also would like to know if that's the smuggler TR or not! Cheers and thanks is for the sick edit. I want to go riding now. Time for some gaps baby!
  • 1 0
 Hey man, its a Transition Scout! Do you live locally? We always love more people who want to dig!
  • 3 0
 Wow - you guys have been busy! Crazy how the trails have changed over the years.
  • 4 0
 Nice work Skye! That looks so fun.
  • 4 0
 Plaid mode / Rad mode / So so good . Skye can sell any bike!
  • 1 0
 It'll be looking drastically different there today, got a decent load of the white stuff yesterday and last night- still going!! Amazing trail and riding Skye, I plan on meeting you soon. Cheers!
  • 2 0
 Awesome! This trial is so sick, can't wait till I get good enough to ride it!
  • 4 0
 lit
  • 2 0
 That was amazing......fantastic trail building, riding and editing......kudos!
  • 3 0
 Must be super fast when it's dry.
  • 4 0
 It does run a little quicker when its dry, but the trail is ride able all year except when there's snow!
  • 1 0
 My lord that trail is perfect...where science meets the dirt, there was either a science to that build or an art or both..i dont know.
  • 3 0
 Both! Haha
  • 2 0
 I could only hit the next jump me and thomas are gonna rip next year ever since i got my new bike!! @schilly
  • 2 0
 Last name is skill + hammer, obvioulsy born to make sh'+ into solid gold. Luckily that thing is dirt.
  • 1 0
 hahaha awesome. Come enjoy the gold anytime man!
  • 2 1
 Nice job skye you make that impossible trail look so easy i bet it helps to be on a trail bike????
  • 3 0
 It's just practice homie, the trail was designed around a dh bike. I would say that upping your tire pressure does help, I try to be around 35 or 40 psi when riding buck wild.
  • 1 0
 Respect man, looks like a lot of time put into those features. Looks like it flows so nicelySmile
  • 1 0
 Watched this too many times already looks amazing! Where's this trail start? Can't wait to make it up there
  • 1 0
 I'm glad it gets you stoked! If you haven't been to beacon before, the trail is on trail forks, I would start with that. If you have been there the start is just below Rushmore.
  • 1 0
 @schilly: Oh sweet! Didn't notice it was added to there thanks man. Appreciate it!
  • 2 0
 Sick trl yo, looks hella fun!
  • 2 0
 Man, this trail looks amazing!!
  • 2 1
 *awesome
  • 1 1
 sometimes I may build a small gap jump over a ditch or pile some stix against a log or stump,I lack patience but I am still inspired and motivated by these videos to do more
  • 1 0
 Messaged you. Thought it would link up with this tho. Cheers man. Happy building.
  • 2 0
 Damn......
  • 2 0
 seriously inspirational
  • 2 0
 rad
  • 2 0
 smooth as butter!!
  • 2 0
 Fuck yeah!!!
  • 2 1
 Cool! That trails is so fun!
  • 2 0
 That is a dream trail.
  • 1 0
 Lovely, is the bike a patrol or a scout?
  • 4 1
 Scout!
  • 2 1
 @schilly: That settles my purchasing decison then.
  • 1 0
 My hats off to you the trails and video are sick.
  • 1 0
 Awsome riding and the trail is dope props !!!
  • 1 0
 I was there during late summer, jumps are killers...couldn't hit anything.
  • 1 0
 What a great track, nicely ridden too. Great stuff!
  • 1 0
 Yup. Love the video. Going out for a few gap hits right now. Thanks!
  • 1 0
 Buck Nasty! Looks like my hometown, good ol Flagstaff, AZ
  • 1 0
 Is this in Flagstaff, AZ? I thought the same thing!
  • 1 0
 @natem46: it's in spokane, wa actually!
  • 1 0
 props for the steez and the sweet trail
  • 1 0
 must ride trail!!!!!
  • 3 2
 Was that a fart at 0:39?
  • 3 1
 shoulder buzz!
  • 2 3
 wow wish english trail builders would take note, that is some serious build. and your silky smooth style a dream to watch
  • 4 0
 ..or you could dig your own trails to this quality instead of expecting others to do so!
  • 1 0
 This trail is iiinsane!
  • 2 1
 Hubs?
  • 2 0
 Hope pro 4
  • 1 0
 that Trail tho !
  • 1 0
 Nnnnnnnice!!!!!!!
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