72 HOURS IN ECUADOR (riding MTB on volcanos!)

Riding bikes on volcanos, checking out shrunken heads, and exploring the jungle, Ecuador is a wild place!
Make sure to check out Mountain Bike Action Magazine for the full article from our trip as well.
We rode our Diamondback Release 5C bikes on this trip, check them out here! bit.ly/3MlrJYY
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Thanks to our friend Juan for everything on this trip, check him out here!
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Also thanks to Alejandro!
/ al.janeta
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[@adamweb]

Amazing! I love how stoked the whole family is! I never knew the Coriolis effect could be observed so close together 🤯The only thing that would make this video better is if Nerds became an official sponsor!

[@PorterMTB]

Yeah I couldn't believe how it worked like that so close to either side, it's crazy. Haha nerds would be awesome!

[@mariarey9309]

@@PorterMTBloved the video! Fun fact, that monument is not actually in the center, the true center is about 800ft north of the marked line 😊 my partner is Ecuadorian and we have been there as well

[@Ben_Kasper]

16:37 milo is getting really good where he almost didn’t make it and then he was shifting his hip like a pro you have taught them well!

[@PorterMTB]

It's so crazy to see him ride now, he's really putting it all together!

[@MyGraceFilledJourney]

You guys are great parents! Love seeing your family’s adventures.

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks, trying our best! Pretty fun getting out on adventures like this!

[@motojaymo6653]

What an epic adventure! That was some serious technical riding. Kudos Megan for willingly participating in Eric's shenanigans! 😊👍

[@PorterMTB]

Yeah it was, those trails are no joke, so fun! Megan had some hard times but had a lot of fun, she really did come home from the trip a new rider, it was cool to see!

[@xxwill1983]

@porter MTB this is such a inspiring family adventure!

[@koreyklister5355]

I love seeing more of Megan in this video!! My wife is finally getting more comfortable riding with me and our 3 kiddos. I think she appreciates seeing someone else in a similar situation and your awesome family adventures!! ❤️

[@PorterMTB]

That's great to hear! We got her a bit out of the comfort zone but she's glad she did it, it's not always easy getting everyone out on adventures together but really rewarding for all!

[@jessemartin5425]

My kids (2 and 4yo) and I love watching your videos to get stoked before we go out and ride our little home pump track. Your channel has inspired us as fellow “homeshredders” a ton! Thanks for all these great videos 🙏

[@PorterMTB]

That is so awesome to hear!! Tell the little ones I said hi!! Happy New Years, the next video from Ecuador will be out soon!

[@05GDF]

Heck yeaahhh OWEN killed it in this episode 👏 great job dude🤙 very nice editing story telling. Can't wait for the next one🙌

[@PorterMTB]

Thank you!! We had a blast, Owen definitely learned a lot and shredded!

[@LovetheIPAs]

Great seeing the Porters having a great time. Appreciate the mix of riding, culture, and geography! I enjoyed hearing Megan's perspective and hope to hear more from Megan. Happy New Year, Porters!

[@PorterMTB]

Glad you enjoyed it too!! This trip was amazing, can't wait to finish the next video from it, working on it now!

[@rustlergg]

Peru is a must talking about Mountain biking!

[@PorterMTB]

Yes I love riding in Peru!

[@kevindunwoodie971]

What an awesome adventure. I hope some day I can do those trails. The boys are doing great and so is Megan. Looking forward to the next video.

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks! I hope you get to ride them as well, this was my 3rd time in Ecuador to ride, I was so excited to share this place with the family. It's really good there!

[@fulgerite]

I love these family videos! They leave me grinning every time.

[@PorterMTB]

Glad you enjoyed it, hope you liked the new one too, the second one from the Ecuador series, and the third is on the way soon!

[@OmnieStar]

Yay! Thanks for the upload! Always good to have something to watch right in the morning LOLOL

[@PorterMTB]

Happy to make your day better!

[@lynxg4641]

Guess the weather's taken a turn for the colder and snowier, so time to catch up on editing and uploading all the vids from the year - good times. Looks like a great trip, major props to y our wife, she is a real trooper and great mother, "taking one for the team" so that they can get to have amazing experiences. The boys definitely have stepped up their game since they got the FSs, Owen's still the "class clown", he's up for anything, bounced right back up from that OTB like nothing, but I bet Dad's heart was in his throat when he saw it initiating. Can't wait to see the rest of the vids from this and other trips from the year. Oh and the amazing ability to clearly see the effect on the rotation just 10ft on either side was really amazing, bet that blew the boys mind, I know it sure did mine, wouldn't have thought that close you'd see it.

[@PorterMTB]

Oh yeah, full snow now, so I'm getting the Ecuador videos out and then we'll be making snow vids! Good insights on the video!! I was also blown away that the water went different directions so close, pretty crazy.

[@garyharmon5386]

What an awesome video and adventure. That will be some great memories. Some great riding by you and your family. Hope you guys have a Merry Christmas

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks!! They will never forget this trip, that's for sure. Merry Christmas to you as well!

[@TheVuk1976]

Great family adventure. Watched it together with my 8yr daughter - she loved watching Owen & Milo riding.

[@PorterMTB]

Oh that's awesome!

[@caesartijerino5051]

Great to see u and your boys rip! And nice seeing their progression. Your a good dad Mister Porter....some off my best MTB rides ever have been with my 2 boys (going at their speed) and just watching them progress. Thanks for the video

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! Riding with the kids is the best, you already know that!!

[@mattspen]

I can relate. Every time I ride with my wife, the rocks stand out as much more intense then I remember them 😅 it’s great when family members are good sports about it.

[@PorterMTB]

Haha yeah I try to do my best but I always forget how scary trails can be at different riding levels. It's a tough balance!

[@AFugax]

So awesome riding bikes in other countries with your family. We try and do it whenever we can…people don’t realize that I often plan vacations around that fact!!! Looks like you had a blast!!

[@PorterMTB]

That's awesome you get to do that!! It is such a great experience, they'll never forget it!

[@antmun6]

Love your videos because of the family aspect. Very awesome!

[@PorterMTB]

That's awesome to hear, I love taking them on these adventures, thankfully they love it too!

[@TGormania]

WOW! What a fantastic adventure! All the best to the Porter family in 2023.

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! Hope you all have a great year too!!

[@buildingreno]

What an awesome family adventure!! Can't wait till the next video drops!

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks! Hope you enjoyed the rest of the Ecuador videos, we just put out a couple snow videos as well!

[@everythingpaintball21]

Looks rly cool and also looks like a great place to explore and ride! Can’t wait for the next video!

[@PorterMTB]

It's an amazing place, hope you get to ride there sometime! Working on the next vid now!

[@jeremyharris4415]

Wow looks amazing it’s great that the whole family can get out together and go exploring on a mountain bike

[@PorterMTB]

It is amazing there, I'm very lucky to be able to do this with the family, hopefully it inspires more families to do cool stuff together, MTB is such a great family activity!

[@atraildog]

Love it! also thank you for family friendly content

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks! I love making videos the whole crew can watch, there's too much garbage out there now haha!

[@HeadwatersKayak]

Amazing family adventure. Your boys rocked it!

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! We had a blast, really incredible trip!

[@blairburton1234]

I enjoyed this and the mba article too! Ride on.

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks!! Glad you saw the article as well!

[@BackyardShredder]

Oh my goodness! I think we must go to Ecuador!!!

[@PorterMTB]

Yeah it’s insane, I’ve been on 3 trips there to ride now, so fun!

[@alejandroadrian2003]

Bienvenido siempre

[@thadgillespie5255]

What a great adventure for the whole family! Gonna be some great memories for those future family gatherings.

[@PorterMTB]

Oh yeah, they'll never forget this one!

[@matiasstrongmtb2680]

There are some very fun and technical trails that are steep and have a View

[@PorterMTB]

Yeah they are some of my favorite trails!

[@PedrSol]

This adventure is fantastic! Congrats 🎉

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks, it was so much fun!

[@tegucigalpa2]

What a fun adventure! Congrats on the beautiful family.

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks, it was so fun!! I'm very lucky to have this family!

[@toddburdette]

LOT FAMILY AWESOMENESS AS ALWAYS👍👍👍

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks Todd!!! Happy Holidays!

[@toddburdette]

@@PorterMTB BACK AT YOU

[@rainbowrainbow9687]

Me encantó el video, se divirtieron mucho 🥰.

[@PorterMTB]

Si! Nos divertimos mucho!

[@WorkerBoi]

loved the video, for sure going after seeing this vid :)

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! Hope you have a great trip there!

[@laura_adventure_bike]

Really cool trails! What an awesome Video! 🤟🔥

[@PorterMTB]

They are insane, so fun! Thanks!

[@laura_adventure_bike]

@@PorterMTByes definitely, Merry Christmas 🎄 greetings from Bavaria 😄

[@CaliradoKid]

What a wild adventure. Looks like a blast!

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks, it was a fun one for sure, glad we got to do that!!

[@Jetskir118]

Great content, you guys rock for certain!

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@V16per]

I lived in Ecuador for 6 years I had an amazing experience I love how you guys love it there’s also many other places like Cotopaxi mountain amazing family trip❤💫

[@PorterMTB]

That's awesome, we love Ecuador, so much good riding and adventuring!

[@ITS_EARL1]

I think it’s so cool your whole family rides together

[@PorterMTB]

Me too, I'm very lucky!! Thanks for checking it out!

[@bikdav]

Great video. It's a great thing that you took this trip long before the Grinch of a Christmas storm hit the U.S.

[@PorterMTB]

Haha seriously, the airline delays looked insane! Out here in Utah we're happy to get all this snow, the skiing and snowboarding has been insane!

[@bikdav]

@@PorterMTB That same storm was the one that hit me in Eastern Massachusetts with tree breaking wind and warm flooding rain.

[@videoswebs]

Awesome adventure with a great family!

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks, it was an amazing trip, lucky to have you as a friend! We'll be back!

[@roccomirabito3451]

You just made my day better.

[@PorterMTB]

I love hearing that!!

[@valenh674]

Que hermoso es mi país 🇪🇨. Love MTB 🚲

[@ThePatheticRacerIfImHonest]

happy new years! btw if i was biking on the equator i wouldnt even make it even half way to the top of any climb

[@ronsanderson99]

I love Equador! I was there in Spanish school way back in 2000!

[@PorterMTB]

That's awesome! It's such an amazing country!

[@swift_plays29]

And keep doing what you do it’s amazing to see what other people do life

[@PorterMTB]

We'll keep it up for sure, it's so fun!

[@TaroLeung]

So sick u came to Ecuador I live here and its amazing me and my friend did a bike trip to the cotopaxi and chimborazo volcanoes was an amazing experience so happy you enjoyed your time here

[@PorterMTB]

That's awesome! We love Ecuador, I've ridden Chimborazo before as well, it's so much fun. I hope to return again someday!

[@mrmonster3434]

Coriolis only works on big fluid systems like the atmosphere or ocean. The trick with the basin of water is all down to how it was filled.

[@rcranes2227]

Awesome trip! We have family in Ecuador but we have never mountain biked during a visit. I've checked out quite a few GoPro videos of trails there and they are above our skill level, unfortunately. For anybody considering a visit there, it's definitely worth it. The mountain bike scene is still nascent. They could definitely use some trail maintenance days from the looks of it! But as more people take up MTB there I'm sure those trails will only get better!

[@PorterMTB]

That's so cool you have family there, and glad you enjoyed the vid! There are some easier trails as well, right in Quito there's the Parque Metropolitano, big city park with fun trails that are more XC. I've also heard that Cuenca has great trails. The scene is growing fast, lots of riders and shops!

[@rcranes2227]

@@PorterMTB will have to check out parque metropolitano next time. Thanks!

[@jl4921]

Funny, "Mediocre Amateur" also went to Equador to ski volcanos. :) Fun video!

[@PorterMTB]

Oh nice, I'll have to check those videos out! I've seen a couple but not in a while!

[@Bushido192]

I'm really looking forward to your next video at Heaven's Ridge 🤘🏻 That's one of my favorite trails

[@PorterMTB]

It's out now, I hope you enjoyed it! Love that trail!

[@Bushido192]

@@PorterMTB Damn right I did! 🎉 It was gorgeous! I was so happy to see you showed the ridge part with the drone, because a GoPro flattens it out sooo much!

[@dirtclodadventures]

Such a cool trip. Inspiration to take my little guy on some international MTB adventures.

[@PorterMTB]

It was an amazing trip, I hope you get to take your little guy on some fun ones!

[@SuperPergamo]

hermoso video la experiencia maravillosa 👌

[@PorterMTB]

Muchas gracias!

[@Daniel-xg3ul]

If you ever get a chance, you should check out Norway. I was in the US Navy and got to visit Trondheim. Although I didn't have my bike with me, what with traveling on a destroyer, I saw some great places to hit the trails. The fjords are spectacular and the weather in mid September is incredible. I think you and your family would love it.

[@PorterMTB]

I would love to go back to Norway, part of my family is from there actually, I got to go riding in the Hafjell area about 10 years go, I loved it!

[@jrcook78]

What an awesome trip

[@PorterMTB]

It was such a good trip, can't wait to get out the rest of the vids from it!!

[@twowheelsonetrack3666]

Epic adventure Porter was just in Quito myself for mountain biking

[@PorterMTB]

Oh that's awesome!! What did you get to ride?

[@twowheelsonetrack3666]

@@PorterMTB I got to ride Ilaló Volcano for a few days

[@mtbtreadster6443]

Sweet riding all of you! really beautiful trails. I live in Ohio were it is flat so its hard to find good trails to ride.

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks, it was so fun!! I grew up in Kentucky so I understand how you feel!!

[@Happy_Biker]

What an epic trip! Those trails could use some serious work and armoring, though.

[@PorterMTB]

Yeah for sure. Some trails get worked on, but they don't have as much funding for trail work or groups working in it as we do in the US!

[@FreshwaterFloof]

It’s a less prosperous country so I’d imagine it’s harder to afford more expensive hobbies like mtb

[@korbinmcdowell3069]

Love owens color of 5c! Buying a new enduro bike soon in the 4000-5000 range. To bad they don’t make a longer travel 5c

[@PorterMTB]

Yeah me too! His is actually the 4C, they make it in a size XS which fits him best, the 5C starts at size small. They do have the Mission which is 160 rear 180mm front travel, I think they wil be back in stock next year, really fun bike!

[@torapruitt9426]

eric porter just proved the earths not flat!

[@PorterMTB]

Haha now we know!

[@stevenjones9250]

Cool love your vids

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks!! Have a great day!

[@notfishy2088]

Wow so amazing love it keep up all the hard work and i live that u try respond to each and every posative comment

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video! It's hard to keep up with the comments but they do mean a lot, we love the support from everyone. With so much negativity out there I also try to always encourage more positivity, the world needs it!! Have a great day!

[@tamaraleaney1224]

Love your vids

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks! Have a great day!

[@FantaFusionn]

Milo should race nica, that would be a really cool experience for him to start racing for a team. And I could see him winning a lot.

[@PorterMTB]

He actually did this year, he loved it! Ended up winning a couple races in the 7th grade category! He'll be back next year for sure.

[@FantaFusionn]

Very cool, would be really cool to see his pov and get some more people involved with NICA from you guys!

[@jensenmarkgraaff5721]

I love ur vids ❤

[@PorterMTB]

Thank you, that means a lot!!

[@Subforacookie2]

It’s so cool. I’ve got into mtb bc of you. It’s so good. As i live in the uk diamondbacks bikes are not available herr

[@PorterMTB]

That's so awesome, I love hearing that! I need to go back to the UK to ride, it's been a few years!

[@saywhaatnow]

The sink drain demonstration was honestly mind blowing hahaha

[@PorterMTB]

Haha yeah that was crazy to me as well!

[@ricardotres3198]

GOAT dad! GOAT content

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks, doing my best!!

[@THElooseGOOSE17]

Merry Christmas

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks, same to you and your family!

[@gussaleem1901]

i like it when you ride with your family.. come to my place in Indonesia, i will take you ride in our rainforest..

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks, I love riding with them too! We would love to ride Indonesia sometime!

[@Biking509]

Love you vids

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks! Have a great day!

[@Biking509]

@@PorterMTB you to

[@alejandroadrian2003]

Ecuador hermoso

[@PorterMTB]

Muy hermosa!!

[@chestergreenway4495]

God bless you and your family

[@jerry9116]

They bring up ruts a lot that’s all we ride in so cal. It never rains and when it does more ruts. 😂

[@PorterMTB]

Oh yeah I've ridden lots of ruts in socal, kinda similar actually! Lots of rain in Ecuador though, and less trail maintenance.

[@LibertwinsBR]

Awesome, you guys are such a nice family! South America is rad. Come shredd sum brazilian singletracks :D

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks!! I would LOVE to visit Brazil, I've never been!

[@pandinhasantos4489]

Muito legal adorei 👏👏👏👏👏🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@PorterMTB]

Obrigada!🤙

[@marklambert8111]

Cool video bro, not many people get to ride in Ecuador!

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks!! I hope more people get to ride there, it's amazing!!

[@alejandroadrian2003]

@@PorterMTB Ecuador 4 mundos por descubrir

[@FISHYY_MTB]

I hate to break it to you guys but the water rotating isn’t real that close to the equator. The man spins the bucket slightly.

[@PorterMTB]

Funny you mention that, we saw Mark Rober went there in a recent video and explained how it actually works! Learn something every day!

[@FISHYY_MTB]

@@PorterMTBhaha!

[@MichaelSchneiderTexas]

I tried riding that Teleferiqo trail but it was too sketch and steep for me and hiked back out of it.

[@PorterMTB]

It's a good thing you hiked back out, it only gets sketchier the further down you go! It is a fun trail but it's definitely pretty wild at times!

[@robrides2621]

Hi 👋🏼, Is there any chance that tou have on map the route you followed on the Casitagua Volcano? 😊

[@PorterMTB]

I don't have it on map, we were riding with our local friend, sorry! You could check with Mateo at Ride Ecuador MTB tour company!

[@dummerendurojunge5337]

Im riding my bike on volcanos everyday and the terrain is amazing

[@PorterMTB]

That's awesome, you are very lucky!!

[@rojors]

This is awesome! May i know your shades brand @9:10?

[@cgriggsiv]

Dude I want that orange diamondback

[@PorterMTB]

It's my favorite bike, the Release 5C!

[@c-historia]

Best wishes for a Holy Christmas! 🎄

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks, same to you and your family!

[@tantantyler]

Cool parenting ❤

[@PorterMTB]

Thank you! Hope you have a great day, I'm working on the next videos from the Ecuador trip right now. Happy New Years!

[@ARJared]

are Milo's glasses regular glasses ? or a bike specific one ? how does he prevent them from falling ? mine would have dropped the moment we start ridin haha 😅 btw another great video sir Eric ! Merry Christmas !

[@PorterMTB]

They are regular glasses but they do fit him pretty good and stay on. We're looking into contacts as well, but for now this is working. Thanks, glad you likes the video!! Merry Christmas to you and the family as well!

[@jaxsonq2380]

first viewer love the vids

[@PorterMTB]

You got first!! Thanks for watching!

[@lorenzo8238]

Just wondering what wheels do you guys run love your stuff 👍😊

[@PorterMTB]

Hey! I run Enve wheels, they are really nice and based here in Utah as well!

[@ryanbtxshadow3459]

Myth busting with the Porter family

[@PorterMTB]

Haha yep! I love science!

[@ryanbtxshadow3459]

@@PorterMTB same

[@RMac10]

One day u gotta go mountain biking in fort William Scotland 👍 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@PorterMTB]

I would love to, I've been to Peebles, Aviemore, Cairngorms, Scotland is awesome!

[@LeviHope-wo3bx]

Wow

[@FVPOV]

Nice🎉

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks!

[@FVPOV]

@@PorterMTB Don’t you wish you could keep the Llamas?

[@user-ip5vv4hk6z]

Wow, took your kids to Equador!!

[@manabitacalceta5161]

the height of Ecuador leaves you without oxygen🇪🇨☺️

[@PorterMTB]

Yes, it's hard to breathe that high!

[@andreamcnaughton2610]

were do you buy your bikes

[@PorterMTB]

We get our bikes from Diamondback, you can order them on the website!

[@jimboactionsports3058]

Next stop whistler

[@PorterMTB]

We're thinking about that for next summer!!

[@ericvm4281]

what a lovely family holiday! who was your guide or what company did you hire for this?

[@PorterMTB]

We did this trip with friends that live in Ecuador, but you should check with Haku Expeditions if you wanna ride stuff like this!

[@rafey77]

I wanna come too

[@PorterMTB]

I wish I could take everyone, it's so fun!

[@JonathanLee7]

5:49 I think Owen just dropped a brutal dad joke on us and we didn’t even notice #alRUTyover 😮‍💨

[@PorterMTB]

Haha he's the king

[@AsherBensimon]

🤟🔥

[@PorterMTB]

🤘