How To Ride Slickrock - A Guide to Hangover Trail in Sedona

Find out how to ride the scary features on Hangover Trail in Sedona Arizona, as well as how to learn these skills on your home turf! We also talk about bike setup for riding stuff like this so you can be prepared.
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[@PorterMTB]

Glad this video helped you guys figure out this trail, it's not easy but it's fun! If you need better traction, use code "PORTER2021" for 30% off the same Kenda Tires I use plus free shipping! shop.kendatire.com/

[@motojaymo6653]

Absolutely beautiful edit and what a national treasure the Sedona area is.

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks!! Sedona is amazing, I love it!

[@scottaw]

Seen many videos of this trail, but first time I’ve seen video coverage that really shows good perspective. Thanks!!!

[@PorterMTB]

That's great to hear, I really wanted to give a good perspective of what the trail is like and how to ride it!

[@audionerdio]

1:20 in and I already gave it a thumbs up. I've never seen any other MTB KZbinrs discuss which gear is appropriate for a specific climb. Very under-discussed topic. Thanks Eric!

[@PorterMTB]

Happy to help! I watched a few videos of the trail and didn't see anything explaining it like this, so I thought this would be helpful!

[@DavidJSWayne]

Looks so sick, more videos like this PLEEEEAAAASSSSEEEEE!

[@PorterMTB]

Sounds like I should do more videos like this!!

[@CROBOY08]

you are one of my favourite youtuber every time i watch you it encourages me to ride more often

[@PorterMTB]

I love hearing that!! Keep it up!

[@artboytidwell]

Looks AMAZING! Thanks for taking us along.

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks Jeral! Hope we get to ride soon!

[@fatbikeperformance569]

I know this town this video takes me back

[@skrez5534]

Porter, you deserve so many more subscribers. Your experience, attitude and sense of calmness are inspiring. Your ability to explain the subject for others to understand is appreciated. Keep it up and thank you.

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks, really appreciate that! I'll keep making vids, it's fun!

[@IanHylandsPhotography]

I miss riding Hangover... Need to get back to Sedona. Thanks Porter!

[@PorterMTB]

I love that trail so much!! Hope to see you soon Ian!

[@snbsmtb]

Great video Dude!! Sick Riding Dude! Learnt something today! It looks gorgeous out there!!

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks!! It's definitely amazing out there, glad you learned something from it too!

[@Pozitivi]

Great video Porter ! well done mate!!

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks!!

[@SuperRiderTV]

FIRST! But glad I wasn't first on this trail - it looks rowdy! Can't wait to ride trails with you again!! (or trials...just sayin')

[@PorterMTB]

Can't wait to get out riding with you again!!

[@Erik-py4jm]

Great video! I appreciate the attention to detail with what equipment and techniques you use. I didn’t know that about the different tire tread. Looking forward to the next one!

[@PorterMTB]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks!!

[@mattspen]

Great walkthrough! I like this type of content! Love the tip @3:21 … I Just happen to be in Sedona this week, can’t wait to ride Hangover.

[@PorterMTB]

Hope it worked out well for you, glad you enjoyed the vid!

[@mplafferty]

Loving this "how to" style of video!

[@PorterMTB]

Good to hear, maybe I'll do some more!

[@anthonyjunior810]

This videos awesome! I think you’re the first person I’ve seen talk about how to approach and tackle this trail and the skills you need to make it through. I hope you can do more like this!

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! I may do more like this in the future!

[@heshwuan]

Amazing views! It's areas like this that make the US one of the most beautiful countries in the world.

[@PorterMTB]

It is pretty unreal here, so much variety in the landscape. I do love traveling to other countries as well though!

[@oldshovel]

Such an awesome place. It was good to see you down there at the festival.

[@PorterMTB]

Great to see you as well! The bike you painted turned out amazing!

[@gregcavanaugh6259]

you articulated everything really well. I'd argue that the tight turn and then "notch" that comes right after the roll down/ledges at the end of your video is pretty hard and really high consequence too. (there's a narrow sliver of a rock in the middle of a notch with a step down, easy to catch a wheel in-between those rocks)

[@PorterMTB]

Totally agree on that notch, it definitely takes people out, wish we hadn't run out of light. Glad you enjoyed the video, hopefully it helps some people figure out the trail!

[@nickd0629]

Hey Eric it was great meeting you this weekend thanks for being so cool

[@PorterMTB]

Great to meet you as well, I should be back in March for the next one!

[@aaronfarnan9388]

Your living the dream man

[@PorterMTB]

I'm trying to!

[@megboo7574]

Lovely trail, lots of gnarly features. Made my day by uploading, cheers!

[@PorterMTB]

That's awesome, have a great day!

[@mymorristribe]

Super awesome review! I really appreciate the helpful tips.

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks, glad it came across well!

[@CaliradoKid]

Great overview of the trail! I'm bummed I didn't get to hit Hangover this year at the Sedona MTB Fest but I'll definitely tackle it next time!

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks! Definitely put it on your list for next time!

[@mgmatiasek]

Love this style of video! Thanks!

[@PorterMTB]

Glad you enjoyed it, maybe I'll do more like this!

[@pedrok9335]

Awesome video I’ve been loving the content lately

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks, I really appreciate that!

[@AdamBantonRides]

Happy to show everyone how not to climb that first hill, hahha. great riding this with you that day Eric! good work on the vid too.

[@PorterMTB]

Haha thanks for that Adam, nice work on that trail!

[@fulgerite]

I really like the nice camera work and the help on how to ride the features! Now I'm daydreaming about Sedona again.

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks, really appreciate that! I'm dreaming about Sedona still as well, I'll be back in March!

[@codyrichardsmtb3359]

Awesome video, looks fun!

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks, it's such a fun trail!

[@magnusmtb5302]

Love the vids keep them up 🤟🤟🤘🤘

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks! I'm on it!

[@ronsanderson99]

Thanks Eric, this one has been on my list for a couple of years. I’ve done the other two “H’s”. But before I ride Hangover I wanted to ride with someone who’s ridden it before, so this video is incredibly helpful.

[@PorterMTB]

Happy to help! If you've ridden those trails you should be able to tackle this one just fine!

[@TGormania]

Great information. Beautiful spot!

[@PorterMTB]

Glad you enjoyed it, it is beautiful there!

[@forestkan6653]

Wish I had this before I rode the trail! Very intimidated by the last roll and you hit the nail on the head about sorting out your brake modulation before attempting. I found that focusing on the front brake helped me modulate a lot on the roll. Keep up the great work!

[@PorterMTB]

Yeah that's the key!! It is intimidating, but it works!

[@joeykaminski5795]

Second! Awesome vid sweet tires can’t wait for the next backyard trail build

[@PorterMTB]

Hopefully the weather holds out here for more backyard action!

[@InSearchToPacify]

This was an awesome video, please do more instructionables like this. (Selfishly I love Sedona for your subject matter as i live in Flagstaff)

[@PorterMTB]

Good to hear! I'd love to ride Flagstaff sometime, heard it's fun!

[@13CODgod]

More videos like this please

[@PorterMTB]

It was fun to do, maybe I will!

[@ethanhunt2284]

Looks so sick!!

[@PorterMTB]

Yeah it's so fun!

[@HsiawenHull]

So STOKED to have ridden with Eric last week in Sedona, nicest guy I've ever met. Didn't have the balls for hangover, maybe next year! Good call on the DH casings Sedona rocks are no joke!

[@PorterMTB]

Great riding with you as well!! Hangover definitely takes a while to get ready for, you'll get there though if you want to!

[@nathanolson7840]

Just rode this trail a month ago it’s so much fun!!

[@PorterMTB]

Nice! Yeah it's really fun!

[@NaviLaie]

Youre vids are sooooo good.

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks, I really appreciate that!

[@RidewithTenzin]

Thank u brother 🙏

[@gregbeasley2657]

8:34 makes losing your light later all worth it .

[@PorterMTB]

Totally, it was amazing being out at that time of day, so beautiful. Cool that the moon showed up like that on camera!

[@drewziraldo5407]

Good Job Highlighting the technical parts of the trail! Too bad you didn't have more daylight to film more. As a local, this trail still intimidates me, even though I've cleaned all the sections before. It was great meeting you at Sedona MTB Fest!

[@PorterMTB]

Haha I know, the sun went down so fast! Great to meet you as well!

[@fatbikeperformance569]

Today Thanksgiving day 2021 have a great day today and a happy holiday to you all

[@PorterMTB]

Happy holiday to you as well!

[@anonymousballer4224]

Plz make more vids of the backyard

[@PorterMTB]

We're shooting a backyard video this week, finally doing the waterslides!

[@ricardotres3198]

can you post more your videos are awesome

[@PorterMTB]

I'm trying to, every other week is my goal, I usually get pretty close!

[@mrrims]

Nice riding man! That trail looks nasty, a little above my payrate! Lol

[@PorterMTB]

Haha yeah, it's got some difficult moves, so fun though!

[@fatbikeperformance569]

Expando foam work's good in the tires cactus be damed

[@masoncobbley8597]

Come to Rupert Idaho and do a jump demo east minico middle School

[@PorterMTB]

That would be fun!

[@DeadLeap]

hey Eric pls reply to this I have a really important question, I am looking to get some Renthal fat bar carbon bars but it asks this question for the stem size, my stem looks the same size as yours but what size is yours. the question options are (31.8mm or 35mm) so out of those 2 which one do u have???

[@PorterMTB]

I have 35mm bars, hard to know what you have though, you would need to measure the diameter of the handlebar where it clamps in your stem.

[@05GDF]

Wow the exposure 😬

[@PorterMTB]

Yeah you have to bring your "A" game to this trail!

[@Sylvainfreriks]

What is your fav brake pad for the mt7 pro?

[@PorterMTB]

I use the Performance pads, they are a good mix of power and modulation. The Race pads are a bit too grabby for me, most of the time.

[@Sylvainfreriks]

@@PorterMTB thnx!

[@basketballgod5780]

I want to do that So bad

[@PorterMTB]

I hope you get to, it's really fun!

[@kaloian1486]

Lohoo only forward

[@samseabolt9848]

it’s insane to me that you can ride while talking and walking us through it

[@PorterMTB]

Haha thanks, I've ridden the trail a lot so it's not too bad for me!

[@fatbikeperformance569]

Watch out for big snakes they will get in the rims

[@mbtfilms401]

Hi Eric idk if you remember me I met you at Sedona MTB festival I was with my brother and you talked to us about bike packing and about how milo started a film a class. I was wondering if I could have a shout out but it’s ok if you don’t but this is my channel and it would be an honor for you to check it out!

[@PorterMTB]

What's up! Of course I remember! Great to meet you, hope to see you at the next one and get out for a ride!

[@Connerbrikergmail]

I’m pro

[@PorterMTB]

Rad!

[@MikeR65]

I’m not sure why you would put your life on the line for a bike ride but it’s not me doing it so have at it!!

[@PorterMTB]

I think when you have the experience and manage the risk well, it's not actually too dangerous, but it's definitely not for everyone!

[@fatbikeperformance569]

Summer riding you will meat some rattlesnake be careful

[@PorterMTB]

Yeah no thanks on the rattlesnakes!

[@cyclonasaurusrex1525]

Great video, but hell no!!!

[@PorterMTB]

Haha yeah it's definitely not a trail for everyone!

[@fatbikeperformance569]

Expando foam work's good in the tires cactus be damed

[@PorterMTB]

Haha I'd love to see how that works!