Trying to Ride the Hardest Bike Trail in Squamish

[@PaulThePunter]

Thanks again Eric! Would definitely be way easier to fire down this trail in one go instead of spending 3.5 hours filming 😂. Next time I’ll do a classic gopro run on it I think!

[@andrewnorris5415]

Thanks for filming it. Eric looks very trustable when he says you can roll it. Great guy.

[@sphykemtb2080]

you are so weak man lol like i can do it hahahaha

[@paperaxes4192]

Paul, have you posted your GoPro video of you riding this trail yet? There are over 2 1/2 hours before dark, get your light on and let's goooooooooooooooo! p.s. we're expecting to hear singing.

[@Scolecite]

The camera NEVER truly shows how steep something is

[@sandysleigh6066]

And yet that trail looked steep anyway

[@KM-mi5ob]

Its cool to see the "in-your-head" hesitation and bargaining of mountain biking in a video i think 99% of people edit that bit out bc its a pretty vulnerable moment.

[@natskis]

It's also 99% of my riding!

[@BCpov]

Nice job on the trail Paul! Was fun going down with you 😁

[@PaulThePunter]

Cheers Bru!

[@grahammccutcheon3970]

Paul The Punter this place looks great

[@yeldawg907]

Paul is shit at skinnies

[@brandonsavage7008]

@@yeldawg907 didnt have to be rude about it dang

[@yeldawg907]

@@brandonsavage7008 I'm pretty sure @BCpov told me to come over here and say that in his video

[@compasteedee]

This was awesome! It's hard to convey the tension and fear, but this was one of the best I've seen on KZbin. I think most people who have ridden any amount of time biking can empathize with what you are going through. Thanks for being vulnerable, it is what I think sets your channel apart.

[@PaulThePunter]

That's what I do on my channel - stoked when someone comments this! You've made my day. Filming yourself while riding really makes you accountable for not doing things, it motivates me for sure next time I'm riding down the trail. You're rad, keep being rad ✊

[@masonrudolph7249]

eric is a patient man

[@PaulThePunter]

Haha he sure is!

[@Wildknives69]

I love that feeling when you overcome something scary in riding

[@kblean45]

WOW!! this is one of the best video's I've seen. It was great seeing everyone trying to work out the strategies, even though many of the features were tried for the first time y'all made it look easy. Very inspiring

[@knordberg]

This was so cool to see filmed from the bottom. Looks so much worse than the POV footage. This stuff is crazy.

[@PaulThePunter]

Thanks Kris! Stoked you enjoyed it.

[@wpf312]

Eric’s breakdowns of how to ride those features are much appreciated and very helpful! I still feel the nerves like Paul on lots of new challenges.

[@PaulThePunter]

Exactly what I was trying to convey 🙂

[@chrispaul7890]

Paul, I could see you growing during the video. It's such a great experience when friends push us to be better. Thank you Eric for your patience and thank you Paul for sharing this experience. I really enjoy both of your videos and enjoyed this one. As a mountain biker myself - That stuff did NOT look insignificant. I would have been right up there with you making Eric exercise his great patience!

[@PaulThePunter]

Yeah I started off at about 5' 10" and by the end i was half an inch taller. Oh you mean growing on a deeper level? That probably makes more sense. Ok bad joke haha. It's a pretty heavy trail for sure. Thanks for stopping by!

[@tired_brickmason34]

i think full face helmets would be better for this type of riding,

[@PaulThePunter]

Likely!

[@wolfenstein731]

Was about to say.

[@michaelbarnett2077]

Yes all these mtb channels with their fashionable enduro helmets set a bad example for the newer riders getting into the sport.

[@username6265]

last year i went mountainbikeing in Thailand and had a full face helmet for the first time. i went single track downhill, front tire slipped away and fell REALLY HARD on my face... I`m still thankfull people invented the full face helmpet becouse i woudnt have had a face to put a helmet on anymore :)

[@ballylama593]

Not many riders here in full face because it gets linked to alot of all mountain riding.

[@moandhannahtravel]

Looks way worst in person!!! You guys killed it! Canadians are pure crazy!!!

[@PaulThePunter]

Cheers Mo! You been down it yet?

[@NirreFirre]

Naah, most looked like regular trails in Hellas, Nacka, Sweden as in 3.bp.blogspot.com/-ljmruqOXCYs/TjAEIj3SjpI/AAAAAAAAB3Q/9I8C7MUi8mM/s1600/Cykel%2B016.JPG ;)

[@DB-sd3cw]

This dummy said worst

[@joseph-the-seventh]

@@NirreFirre That looks like a blue (easy) trail in BC.

[@itsgoretecks]

​@@NirreFirre you arent even able to comprehend the scale of the rolls in this video, you cant say that this is just a "normal" trail. Squamish has some of the best mountain biking in the world, and this trail is one of the most difficult in Squamish. I'm sure the trails where you're from are great, but you can't compare them unless you've ridden both

[@gregmartens758]

This is an awesome combination of someone confident on the trail showing you the moves and encouraging you to ride them. As others have mentioned the camera angles from below definitely help to show at least a little how steep some of this stuff is. I hope you do another collaboration together.

[@PaulThePunter]

I'm sure we will Greg - thanks for the message!

[@Mr_RichardH]

Looks f*cking terrifying to me mate. Well done for getting down any of it!

[@PaulThePunter]

Thanks Richard!

[@stevehoughton9645]

Very interesting to have someone finally taking the time to show the approach and not being affraid to let feelings out through the learning process.

[@PaulThePunter]

That's what this channel is all about Steve :)

[@vthops]

Thanks for sharing this video. I can only imagine what kind of primeval fear those drops would inspire in me...but I know what some of my local drops feel like and it is nice to see I am not the only one who takes a few whacks at a line and sometimes decide it just isn't worth it in the end. Well done and keep sharing!

[@jackadler5941]

BC is one place I want to get to. You did much better than I thought you would. Kudos to you and Superman Eric.

[@PaulThePunter]

Thanks jack!

[@B1KER]

That was a great vid Paul. I was right there with you on the anxiety of each feature....except the part when you did them all. I think I would have wussed out on a few you did. Good job dude.

[@PaulThePunter]

We got it B1ker! I'll do a sessioning video with you one day 👌

[@IslandBikeLife]

Great to see this! Overcoming the mental hurdles is the hardest thing that stops my progression. Solid video Paul!

[@PaulThePunter]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@killer2309ify]

Love the vid mate good to see actual nerves and overcoming them. Its also great to see you having enough self awareness to say no to some of ghe features. Good job keep em coming.

[@PaulThePunter]

Thanks Laird! One of the reasons I started this channel was to knock down my pride a bit and be more self aware of my actual riding level - I’m a punter! Really appreciate these comments, it shows I’m getting my content right 👌

[@killer2309ify]

I am just starting to ride and its a little intimidating for an absolute novice to swallow pride and just accept i cant do most things yet haha but just to enjoy my little progressions when they come.

[@kirilltj5781]

Paul, I really enjoy watching your progression. Those parts somehow makes us closer spiritually, if you know what I mean. I feel for you. It's very inspiring to be a better rider. Keep it up! btw, it's an already known fact, but worth mentioning: Eric is a very good teacher!

[@PaulThePunter]

Thanks Kirill - that's exactly what I was hoping to achieve with the channel! Stoked you are enjoying it.

[@gobikeyourself]

Most entertaining video guys :) I can relate so much to how your legs are shaking on top of those features. And you did a great job - together with Eric - to overcome those doubts and fears. 5:43 is probably the best mtb-youtube moments I saw this year, kudos for trying and clearing it finally, I would for sure have chickened out! Hat to hit subscribe immediately! Great channel!

[@PaulThePunter]

THANKS SO MUCH! It really means a lot when I see comments like this, great to have you around.

[@ChrisJammaers]

I’m sure those rock rolls look even steeper when your are looking down from the top.

[@PaulThePunter]

They sure do!

[@Mububban23]

Same with diving - a 3 meter diving board is closer to 5m for your eyeballs, not just the 3m where your feet are :-)

[@rnnyhoff]

What a challenge and what a beautiful trail, superbly maintained, just gorgeous but deadly. I like your caution and deliberate approach. My MB skills are nascent and I'm 61. My biking buddy is 65. We also exercise caution on far less challenging trails. Truly enjoyed the video.

[@BockaufBiken]

I just love watching people challenging themselves until they succeed. Its just awesome! Going down a nasty slab with a big scream of joy at the bottom :D Priceless!

[@PaulThePunter]

Haha perfect! You'll enjoy my channel then :).

[@rayred74]

Well done for pushing yourself - it inspires me to push myself

[@stewartleese561]

Thanks for showing us what it takes to actually do this. You never see the anticipation. Totally been there at the top looking down. Yikes. Good for you mate.

[@PaulThePunter]

Cheers Stewart! You’ll be seeing a lot more of that :)

[@mitchwarren1600]

Like the work you have put into your videos Paul 👍 can’t help but think I’m totally wreak less when it comes to features on the trails !

[@fromxctoletssee]

damn that wide angle makes it look RIDICULOUS. wow. bring on the ropes. thanks for the adventure

[@PaulThePunter]

Haha ropes might have helped!

[@MrRondodge82]

i agree paul, i went to whistler in june (and loved it), skinny's are evil but the rock it super grippy when i compare to it my ride in bike park wales today

[@UrbFoxFact]

wow.....paul you are way braver than me. thanks for posting.....i'm coming to squamish with my emtb (Specialized turbo levo FSR).....but i think i'm going to have to take the easier route down. i would die in five minutes if i tried this. great video; your genuine persona is very engaging....and we live the excitement with you. well done.

[@Mugtree]

So glad I've found your channel and Instagram. You are amazing 👍. What I really like is you ride like me and about the same level (you are better). So love to watch and think if you can ride these then maybe so can I. Thank you so much. Honestly love this channel. From one Paul to another 👍

[@Muppajevel]

OMG! can't believe the nature and the kind of trails you have over there. Looks like something from a fantasy movie. Just unreal how beautiful and sick trails you've got--- I'm sooo jealous... Nice riding as well. Really liked the orange/red Santa Cruz.

[@PaulThePunter]

You gotta get over here!

[@seanclancy5785]

I would recommend only trying this trail when you are having an "on" day. Preferably when it is dry. With a full face helmet. This trail sticks in my mind as it is one of those trails you ride once and maybe never again. I can still remember completing it and how good it felt. There are a few overgrown offshoots on this trail that have gotta be red diamonds. That rooty drop at 6:48 is a mind bender; you just have to bounce down it in the correct fashion. Suspension forks weren't designed with this kind of obstacle.

[@ezekielmalachi5405]

Man it’s so scary looking at those slabs but you did it...Kudos to you Paul..!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😃.

[@PaulThePunter]

Thanks! 🙏

[@RiderDon]

Holy guacamole! 😳 super scary Paul. Eric made everything looks easy. Good job 👍🏼

[@PaulThePunter]

He's the man! Thanks for stopping by Don.

[@toddborstad504]

Loved it, great British sense of humor. Thanks for putting yourself out there and making a great video. The fear of doing some of those features must have been great but you overcame it.

[@PaulThePunter]

No worries Todd! Stoked you enjoyed it. The fear was real! If you don't do something first time, there's no point in pretending like the world is perfect, ya know?

[@KatW7]

I’ve lived in Squamish all my life (26 years) and I JUST started mountain biking this summer 😂

[@RobBastien]

Man...You guys are brave. Super good footage.

[@norcaltrailrides5550]

Love your Vids and I subscribe. Just started posting vids myself. Glad you came out to dome of our California stuff with BKXC. Looking forward to getting up north for some of your stuff.

[@PaulThePunter]

Thanks dude - best of of luck with your vids, I'll check em out.

[@maz_mtb3266]

So many sick lines! Nice work guys.

[@PaulThePunter]

Thanks! 🤘

[@TimFromWales]

Took me back to my first steeps in Machen South Wales and then my first trip to Morzine... Great video, I felt your nerves through the internet

[@PaulThePunter]

👌

[@konradbanys2239]

it's so cool when someone overcomes their fear. And, indeed, it feels so easy after you've done it! Just cleared my "scary steps" today, feeling happy and happy for you, too;)

[@johnsaunders6510]

Well done getting the courage to do the big drop after 10 mins. I'm quite new to mountain biking and I couldn't watch after that.

[@fillfreakin2245]

Good job of showing the intensity of pushing boundaries of what your comfortable doing. Also, not being afraid to say: "not today". I doubt I would try most of what you did in this video. The only thing I thought I would do that you didn't was that wood feature to off camber rock and back to wood. It didn't look too slick, and with the slight turn on the rock looked comfortably doable. But sometimes you just mindf**k yourself, and then it's best to leave for another day. I bet if you were just riding with a buddy without stopping all the time you could follow someone into it no problem. I definitely would have chickened out of that big slab you took 10 minutes to decide to drop!

[@alicion34]

If you are looking for some excitement try it on a hard tail. I road this trail shortly after it was built. the bottom of the trail had not been completed. It looks harder now that its been ridden lots.

[@blixxgfx582]

Idk why but: "increase..... SPEED" was so funny to me I almost spilled my coffee when you repeated it xD

[@winnguyen443]

Great video, I was nervous the whole time. Excellent work!

[@trailselektor3115]

Love the different camera angles

[@PaulThePunter]

Thanks!

[@neil8288]

Great video...I know exactly what you are saying...sometimes my son will go come on old man you can do it! but it's hard to overcome the fear on some of those north shore or Vancouver island island technical trails. But each time it does get easier!!

[@PaulThePunter]

Oh yeah for sure! You just need the right encouragement 🙂

[@kylesmith853]

Wow, thats a sick rock roll!!! Love the stoke after it!!!

[@PaulThePunter]

Yeahhhhh 🤘

[@1pho3nixmatt]

Nice one! Good riding! Love all the sessioning.

[@PaulThePunter]

Thanks Matt!

[@derekjarman1638]

Good job Paul! I have only cleaned about half of that trail.

[@PaulThePunter]

Yeah it’s so hard! As I said it would be a bit easier if you were just riding and not constantly stopping haha

[@youseffau]

Very watchable Paul, thank you. Why not come to Chiang Mai, Thailand and do a video with us?

[@alannorman1773]

OMG puts into context the stuff that freaks me. Good job guys

[@GetOutadventure]

Wow! First time watching your channel, that is definitely the toughest system I have seen. Great skills. I'm a subscriber now!

[@PaulThePunter]

Thanks so much Cletus! Can’t wait to see you again in here 🤙

[@paperaxes4192]

I used to ride the most technical trail in my State every other day, with no helmet, jean shorts, and a no-suspension Giant tube bike. It wasn't as fancy as this trail (we didn't have any of those beautiful wood ladderpaths, those are like some sort of Robin Hood tree villa stuff!) but I hit it with my best friend day in and day out and at first we tried to get through without stopping to rest, then without falling, and eventually for speed, blasting past guys with thousand-plus-dollar bikes and race shirts etc. This point of me telling you this isn't to brag, because I'm not bragging - it's to tell you that one of the reasons why we were able to be so damn good at this is because we had absolutely no idea that what we were doing was really hard, or that we totally should have had helmets on (this was when they were just getting popular), or so many other things that I've learned since then. But we had no real fear of the obstacles because we knew how to ride and could either put our bikes in between ourselves and an obstacle or we knew how to jump clear and roll if we absolutely sh*t the bed. Most of the obstacles on the trail you showed looked like they'd be WAY easier if you stopped worrying and just went for them - the hardest bits I saw were the short landings and sharp turns after. Otherwise, just shotgun everything and woo-hooooo all the way down. YOU CAN DO IT, PAUL!

[@88888888Rocket1]

Bravo .... so nice to see real humans (mortals) share their experiences. Cheers

[@TProStudioCreate]

That is one gnarly looking tech trail!

[@MichaelAshleyJPN]

Good on ya for riding within your abilities

[@brouhahamtb4819]

I like when you're looking at the first serious feature you are looking UP like quite a bit haha. Ya it's pretty high.

[@shawnbrocke5957]

Nice stuff. Pretty brave. Newby rider here, but old.😜 Thanks for the tour of possibilities of feature! 😄

[@WilliamTruett]

Lots of that trail looked more #fullpucker than #fullpunter, good job on it!

[@PaulThePunter]

Apt, extremely apt Bill haha

[@kzinty]

That was awesome. A gopro run would have killed it. We never get to see how steep these trails are. It really showes your insanity. MORE PLEASE.

[@PaulThePunter]

Thanks so much Todd - I'm working on it!

[@hobmarg]

Love this style of video, shows how rowdy some of those features are. You should do one on Pleasure Trail :)

[@PaulThePunter]

Oooooo that’s on the list don’t worry

[@spunts144]

I love that noise his breaks are making at 2:33

[@PaulThePunter]

Lol shows they are working :)

[@robertask9027]

It is such a sick super dope video!!! DUDE!!! THANKS FOR THAT!!!

[@PaulThePunter]

🙏

[@TaggalongMTB247]

Wow!! It looks like i need some Canadian soil in my life.... Sick episode, impressive as hell!

[@PaulThePunter]

GET HERE IMMEDIATELY. Although not really because I haven't ridden for 2 weeks and I'm still out of action haha.

[@Geordo1960]

Paul your helmet looks like it is so good fitting and comfortable! I’m jealous!

[@Geordo1960]

But your bike was crying out for a wash and a good lube. Like it wanted to be dipped in hot oil when it was done just like the tin man! Hope you rewarded that bike with what she needed when you were done riding! Lol.

[@davesoo5282]

Whoa!!! 😲 Well done Paul!

[@PaulThePunter]

Dave Soo thanks Dave!

[@petekennedy9379]

Woohoo Paul and Eric....nice job boys🙌 Paul I really hope that you got the pooh and wee thing all cleaned up🤣🤣🤣🙌

[@sigridw.8822]

Good job! Looks incredibly steep and terrifying!

[@PaulThePunter]

Definitely that!

[@TheCrashingDad]

At 6:24 I was craving a slo-mo replay, with Celine Dion singing "YOU-RE HERE! THERE'S NOOOOTHING I FEAR!..and I know that my heart will go on...oooooon" 🎶

[@PaulThePunter]

Hahaha. You can hit the 'half speed' option on youtube and hit spotify to achieve this.

[@ATBRides]

That is some challenging stuff! When it looks this hard on camera it must be really hard in real.

[@PaulThePunter]

Thanks a bunch 🤙

[@asselinpower]

Good job man! Looks like an intimidating trail!

[@PaulThePunter]

It really is! Haha. Thanks for the compliment.

[@jasondarbyshire_photography]

Awesome video I would definitely of just done a thousand run ins on every feature and completed none Well done 👏

[@HW-MTB]

Hi Paul. New sub here. At 5:40 in, I'm all to familiar with that feeling but after doing it, WHAT A RUSH! Looking forward to exploring your channel. Mahalo!

[@PaulThePunter]

Thanks Howard! Stoked to have you around 👊

[@HW-MTB]

@@PaulThePunter Indeed🤙

[@hitmanmb]

At least Paul lives up to his name, "punter". It's a lot better than "Paul the twat". lol Good job Paul. You've got bigger stones than me.

[@PaulThePunter]

Haha a lot of people would still give me that other name - myself included! 😂

[@jacobfarrugia9866]

also a little advice Paul don't hesitate doing a obstacle because the more you hesitate the harder it will be to overcome your fears

[@PaulThePunter]

Ok cool

[@Nikica358]

hey Paul not long ago i discovered your channel and its awesome!

[@PaulThePunter]

Thanks Nicky! Super appreciate you stopping by and commenting 🙂

[@tkdbboy]

Sweet vid! ... consider grabbing a fullface or even something like the bell super DH for trails like this to kill some of that fear. Also elbow pads because those rocks can hurt! Might seem like overkill in the short term but your long term gains will be better

[@PaulThePunter]

I have a fox proframe and while I love it, the full face doesn't help with the fear! Fear is just fear. Hard trails are just hard. Life is life. Deep comment replies are deep. 🙏

[@tkdbboy]

That's fair enough, keep at it :)

[@letsgoridebikes]

It's hard to ride stuff like that when you stop and look. Just gotta find the flow and SEND IT.

[@PaulThePunter]

Yah.....but the camera guy has to do the job! 😂 Thanks Evan!

[@letsgoridebikes]

Totally understand. The few times I've gone out to work on a film project I've found it hard to get into the groove. I crash more and take more stupid risks.

[@LifeOfBman576]

Keeping it real - love it! I have my own personal “freak out spots.” Some I’ve overcome but many still intimidate me. Way to go!

[@PaulThePunter]

Thanks Mike!

[@felixrauch7634]

Haha that's me and my buddys at 11:00. Such a fun trail

[@PaulThePunter]

No way! You were killing it 👌

[@felixrauch7634]

@@PaulThePunter Thanks dude

[@endurogod5230]

Bkxc knows what's good coming in with the dad cookies

[@AdamGreen1]

Well played Mr. Haysom!

[@PaulThePunter]

Thanks Adam!!

[@Quicksilver_Cookie]

Oh dear, this place is frightening. Frighteningly awesome :) Got sweaty palms just from watching it, and video never translates well just how steep something is. Wonder if people try this on a hardtail. I'd love to see that :)

[@brian5460]

Hey Paul, don't sweat the wood skinnies, keep practicing and it'll come. Totally mind over matter.

[@PaulThePunter]

Cheers Brian - you’re right!

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Nice and steep! Nice job, cool video!

[@PaulThePunter]

Cheers crew!!!!

[@awesometuscaloosa7203]

Subscribed on notifications on, that trail on bucket list, ON!

[@PaulThePunter]

Yooooo! Thanks a bunch ✌️

[@bikedibley]

Absolutely loved this one. I was clapping and everything.

[@leonshanahan2189]

Nice work guys, Eric would you recomend the Tallboy 3 for most of Squamish riding? Funny video and kudos to Paul the punter for all that courage!

[@PaulThePunter]

Hey Leon, Eric actually has a Nomad here! I know, complete loser for not having a 29er. If you unsub from his channel, he'll understand. Hopefully one day he comes back to the 'normal' world. Weird.

[@mtadams2009]

Take it for whats its worth but I highly suggest a full face helmet and some form of spine protection. You may be very surprised high easly your back can fracture. Yes I learned the hard way. Great video, have fun, be safe. Remember you can never have to much PP.

[@florihupf]

Love this one Paul.

[@Slipperygecko390]

Seriously, being comfortable on flats will do your confidence a world of good for that kind of riding.

[@Slipperygecko390]

And I just noticed your other new video in "up next" Good call!

[@PaulThePunter]

Haha it's not about flat pedals! Sometimes trails are just hard and intimidating, nothing to do with the gear you are using.

[@Slipperygecko390]

+Paul The Punter yeah for sure, but being able to just step on/off your bike in a sketchy spot makes a huge difference.

[@ash20930]

Great work dude, thanks for this, reminds me of myself getting scared but on much easier stuff than this!

[@PaulThePunter]

Thanks Ash! Keep at it, it will all start falling in to place

[@GoodTrails]

I enjoyed the handheld shots and the commeradery. Good vibes!

[@PaulThePunter]

Thanks! This is definitely the style I want to do more of

[@southpawlibranine3511]

I did not enjoy your spelling

[@GoodTrails]

@@southpawlibranine3511 Dear southpawlibra nine, In my haste, I may have spelled some things incorrectly. At the time, I did not realize that people's feelings could be hurt by my grotesque online behaviour. I now understand that my actions have consequences. I want you to know that I hear you southpaw (Can I call you southpaw?). Your feelings are justified and you have a right to feel what you are feeling. My deepest apologies Southpaw. I really do care.

[@samingersoll6441]

If you don’t like wood Squamish is probably not your kind of riding, but you rode it anyway! Good job.

[@Ruxxnation]

To be it seems surprising they aren't using any protection pads. You're knees and elbows can take one hell of a hit when covered in protection