Whistler 2017: Lord of the Squirrels - My New Favorite Trail - Mountain Biking Mt. Sproatt

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Bike: 2017 Pivot Firebird or Bronson CC 2.0
Camera: GoPro Session 5
Gimbal: Evo SS or Feiyu
Music:
"The Process" Jazz Liberators & Apani B Fly
"Between Stones" Blue Dot Sessions
"N.T." Q-Tip
Trail links/Strava:
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[@LukeMTB]

www.strava.com/activities/1177943884 www.trailforks.com/trails/lord-of-the-squirrels/

[@hyw079]

Thanks! I was going to ask you how to get there.

[@MichaelPopovici]

Which app was it that you were using in the beginning of the video when you were climbing?

[@MichaelPopovici]

Nm, must have been trailforks. Let me know if that's wrong.

[@dorkis44]

The music takes this video from normal to emotional. Excellent job capturing the mood of the scene!

[@siriosstar4789]

Wow, that’s mind blowingly beautiful . I would love to try that on my e mt. bike . At 74 years of age i would NEVER make it up that mountain without some assistance . Really great video. Thanks for showing this stunning place!!

[@claritean]

overwhelming ! great video, the atmosphere it has is just amazing, great music choice, especially the one on climb , that is a sub for sure

[@LukeMTB]

Thanks Roman - stoked you enjoyed it!

[@MikeKoPhotography]

To me this video, captures "MTN biking". Climbing, descending, beautiful mountain scenery, and solitude. This time is an inspiration video. We'll done sir.

[@rantingwrench]

Honestly, the bit in the mist set to 'Between Stones' is pretty much meditative. I wish it could go on forever. Seriously beautiful stuff.

[@LukeMTB]

Thanks for the comment man. Props to the trail builders for realizing the vision of this trail system.

[@spacetaco1]

Been to Whistler 4 times but only did the park. Next time I'm doing some of these trails. Just awesome. Great video!

[@LukeMTB]

Def. worth it. Thanks for checking it out cheers

[@chrisbrownlee5389]

3:43 is amazing, i just keep watching this over and over and over.. 'so cool' indeed. Fabulous vid, thank you!

[@ColinDyas]

Spiritual stuff Luke. Less is often more. Great work.

[@monstervlogster1157]

LUKE the song at the beginning was pumping....but I also noticed you said your listening to an audiobook on the climb....awesome idea, thanks for that !!

[@LukeMTB]

Thanks - it's a great way to pass the time and take your mind riding when doing solo rides.

[@69doppelganger]

That was a fantastic edit! Loved the music woven in early on.

[@LukeMTB]

Thanks man! Cheers

[@Cheers2That]

My favourite video so far! what an incredible place, great footage to go along with it!

[@SGMTB]

Loved it! Really well done. What a beautiful fog, too.

[@mikebussart2575]

What a fun interesting trail to ride. Had to of been kind of a surreal eerie feeling at the top by yourself in the fog knowing nobody was around.

[@LukeMTB]

It was...in a good way. Thanks for watching cheers~

[@orcellod1592]

Great edit. One of my Fav's. Totally motivated to travel out west to ride this epic. cheers.

[@LukeMTB]

Thanks dude - that's awesome. One of the best.

[@montanaharkin]

Great vid. The clouds were amazing. 👌🏻

[@_Vicarious]

Great video man. Makes me want to fly to the other side of the world to check it out.

[@LukeMTB]

Thanks for watching...definitely worth the trip.

[@StudBar]

I like this channel. outstanding editing

[@seattlevkk]

Great video and love the music! How does this compare to the blue trails in the seattle area in terms of difficulty? I just started riding last year, and am doing blues. May be up in whistler this summer and would love to try this but don't want to get in over my head, or the handlebars ha ha.

[@LukeMTB]

thanks man! it definitely felt black diamond in places on the descent of LOTS proper. The rocky section is blue for sure. I would go for it and walk anything you don't feel comfortable on - most of it you'll be fine. Views are worth it.

[@seattlevkk]

Thanks for the info Luke! I'll give it a shot when I'm there next.

[@oddymanskewiff]

best iv'e seen from whistler really nice

[@LukeMTB]

thanks for watching, cheers

[@juanksoulmtb8346]

Nice video dude! loved the music!

[@LukeMTB]

Thanks man! Cheers

[@marcosmadrazo2440]

Love your videos man, you rock !!!

[@LukeMTB]

thanks man!

[@derekcote9705]

love a lot things, well done sir!!

[@1powercom]

rode some of this trial in the summer , got to the point at 10.19 in your film above that was closed due to snow , it was slog up to that point to be honest probably 60 to 70 % on the way up was ride-able for me compared to comfortably numb the other whistler signature that i can probably ride 95% + of the complete trial . without the ride further up to the alpine it squirrels was a little disappointing to be honest , although it was a great descent back down . The complete trial on good day would by the looks of your video be a better investment in time , but there are so many good trails in whistler you are spoilt for choise. nice video though thanks for showing what I missed

[@LukeMTB]

Yeah for me the unique aspect of this route was On the Rocks and upper LOTS.

[@jadezore]

wow u did this by yourself?

[@wpf312]

LOTS! Gruesome climb, awesome trail!

[@LukeMTB]

indeed

[@monstervlogster1157]

INCREDIBLE VIEWS TOO BY THE WAY !!!

[@Azazel518]

BTW aren't you ever wondering if there is any bears out therein the mist?/..looks kinda spooky

[@LukeMTB]

Would've loved to see a bear and catch it on camera in this environment!

[@nikkitangtiphongkul1297]

love everything about this video and music.. from fallout? prefect

[@LukeMTB]

thank you nikki. not sure what fallout is :)

[@nikkitangtiphongkul1297]

LukeMTB fallout is video game, my guess is wrong. Oop..lol my bad.. I am planning to ride this trail soon so beautiful. Do you get any cell signal on the trail? Just wonder for emergency purpose.

[@LukeMTB]

I can't remember exactly, but I do think I might have had a Verizon cell signal. Not 100%. Have fun! Probably won't be melted out til June/July I would guess.

[@elsolrac7215]

Great video man!!

[@Azazel518]

Great vid...are you using the electric shifter ?...if so how do you find it? cheers from Sydney Australia

[@LukeMTB]

Thanks Black Hawk - I am using Di2 - I'd say it's not worth it yet. Too expensive for not a lot of gain. Once it's cheaper I think it'll be nice as you don't have to worry about shifting cables/housing and the things that can go wrong with them. The electric wires are easy to setup, last/are durable.

[@TomasAndrle]

Amazing video, nice music. Rly enjoyed it. Thumbs up and subscribe.

[@LukeMTB]

Thanks man! Cheers

[@FreerideMTB]

So cool🤙

[@jaredtopilko1313]

What month was this? I'm curious because it's a 10 hr drive for me to get there.

[@LukeMTB]

Early Sep. Generally don't go up before July. I'd do August to play it safe. High altitude = snow likely into summer.

[@jaredtopilko1313]

@@LukeMTB I should have went last year then. I came up for the pmbia course. It rained for 4 days and I didn't think it would nice enough up there.

[@LukeMTB]

@@jaredtopilko1313 i'm not big on rain riding so I prob would've bailed too.

[@itolver]

Gnarly trail and vid, but I think I can hear the motors of the gimbal and it kinda sounds like darude sandstorm

[@LukeMTB]

that gimbal is gone. evo + GP4 only way to go.

[@Bigsbeee]

subbed.. phew awesome stuff

[@Str8BreaksHomie]

What bike are you riding?

[@LukeMTB]

2016 santa cruz bronson

[@Str8BreaksHomie]

LukeMTB looks to be a pretty decent climber, 150mm ?

[@stendaalcartography3436]

I can hear your gimbal motor running. I recognize the sound cuz my gimbal makes that sound too. ugh what to do?!

[@Stoo61]

GoPro Hero 4 apparently doesn't have the issue. Otherwise you will need an external mic.

[@stendaalcartography3436]

dang it, I got hero 5, thinking it'd be better to go with newER generation :(

[@Stoo61]

Obviously the 5 has better feature but the 5 and 6 are now well known to struggle with sound. I only know because I have been researching the issue for some time. Its a bit annoying that you purchase a camera the price of the 5 and still have to find your own solution to the audio problems. Bad form from GoPro.

[@stendaalcartography3436]

Yeah, I kinda wish I went with different brand now, tbh. But oh well, I'm stuck with it for now.

[@LukeMTB]

Yup, got a GoPro Hero 4 shortly after this video.

[@edixrider1964]

what is this Mountain?

[@LukeMTB]

Check the 0:08 mark. Cheers!

[@edridesbicycles]

great vid.. but yield to uphill traffic! jeesh

[@amgoatee3700]

What mount iPhone do you used on the handlebar?

[@LukeMTB]

quadlock, mainly for new trails where I want Trailforks handy.

[@amgoatee3700]

and what handlebar you use there? what size of diameter?

[@LukeMTB]

31.8 enve DH high rise bars cut to 780mm

[@amgoatee3700]

and what is that sound?

[@dman5703]

Erfano Bhakti thats the damn gimbal the new gopros mic are on the size of the gimbals axis. I got a go pro hero 6 but i use my 4 more as that why

[@matycee]

you sound congested.

[@therealhaywoodjablomi]

Luke, your videos are like a greatest hits of what the PNW had to offer.

[@LukeMTB]

thanks man! pnw is an mtb paradise