Ramble On - Hardest "Beginner" Trail I've Ridden - Powderhorn, CO//NEW Trail!

Today we're riding at Powderhorn Mountain Resort - and some friends are showing me one of the new trails, Ramble On...
it's rated as a Green Beginner trail... but is REALLY HARD...for ME, at least... lol
Powderhorn's lift takes you up to just over 9100 feet (2773m) and descends around 1500 feet (457m) -
a little bit of elevation...and WELL-utilized elevation loss :)
*yes... i messed up. When filming the ride with HornsHighMTB, my gopro was in slo-mo setting... so i got a cropped field of view and 120fps..... not really useable footage... dangit! sorry!
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[@TheCrashingDad]

Am I being too critical of Powderhorn's trail ratings? 😬 In talking to several other riders, the general consensus is that Ramble-On definitely takes a "blue square" effort 🤷🏼‍♂️😂 Sorry P-Horn!

[@chumpmtb2554]

Looks like "cyan" to me.. I'd say the thought process behind rating it "green" is more like "bike park beginner". Meaning, it's designed to get a rider used to the speed of park DH, more so than, a trail designed to take an inexperienced family on. 🤷‍♂️

[@TheCrashingDad]

Chump MTB - I can see that.... and I would probably give that to them, if it weren't for the other green trail, Mutton Buster, which has the same rating and rides like a true beginner trail.... lol don't hate me!

[@dazholi]

I don’t like watching you ride 🙈

[@chameleonpogono]

I don't think the Mrs likes watching me ride either.

[@dazholi]

Staying Active R A Warrior you get it then! He says it looks faster on camera ... should I believe him?

[@chameleonpogono]

@@dazholi Actually, it does look faster on camera. I will look at some of my rides, and say, "Wow, this makes it look like I was racing down this trail!"

[@RidingMyBestLife]

That looks like a blast .. ima gonna have to hit that . My kind of trail .. green is the new blue .🤘

[@TheCrashingDad]

Blue is the new Black 😂🤘🏼

[@Azazel518]

and black and blue is the colour after going OTB 🤓

[@offtrackfilms1]

@@Azazel518 🤣🤘

[@ridingdeep8530]

Fun video man, Powderhorn isn't too far from Cedar City, I'll have to check it out. That looks like a heck of a fun beginner trail, it does seem a bit high speed for a green - you guys were hauling. Your video looks great, what FPS are you normally filming in?

[@TheCrashingDad]

Thanks dude! yeah... if i was willing to drive 3-5 hours in colorado, there are the main bike parks... but Powderhorn is so close! so..... i accidentally filmed a little bit (mostly riding with HornsHigh) in 120fps........ completely cropped in the angle. Then the rest I usually film in 4k 24fps Superview. I like the 24fps because it gives a natural motion blur.... and makes it kinda like how you'd see it if the viewer was the one seeing it on the trail. Cheers!

[@Wizler71]

Yeah that looks like a blue trail. I haven't been to Powderhorn yet but Trestle was fun today!

[@TheCrashingDad]

I would hit up trestle more often if it wasn't 4.5 hours away 😂🤷🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️ Although, i have no excuse for not having been there yet 😬

[@TrailBikeBebop]

I like that new trail. It definitely takes a blue effort to ride that one.

[@TheCrashingDad]

That's a GREAT way to put it 🤘🏼

[@noahlara13]

I've ridden that trail and other Powderhorn "green" trails. Definitely not green. Some small sections that drop quite steeply and quick, I would call single black that are on the green trails. And calling it loose is an understatement. Some areas are flat out sand. Definitely fun trails though.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Lol...seriously 😂 Yeah... A bunch of dust and loose spots on the new trail, but the past two weekends haven't been sandy beaches so far 🤷🏼‍♂️ Mutton Buster, the other green trail DEFINITELY has some Sandy Beach areas on it 😂🤘🏼

[@CaliradoKid]

Man. I miss all the aspen trees out in Colorado. I've hit Keystone before and had a blast. But there's so much I haven't explored out there!

[@TheCrashingDad]

I haven't tried keystone yet...I hear it's crazy technical! 🤘🏼

[@CaliradoKid]

@@TheCrashingDad I wasn't super skilled at the time when I rode it. I mean. Not that I am NOW. But I remember having an absolute BLAST. Will be curious to try it again now that I'm the mountain biking Phenom I was always meant to be. 😎

[@TheCrashingDad]

@@CaliradoKid - TOTES. : |

[@lonh8554]

If they could just a few longish tables to that trail it would be great! Beginners can still ride up and over, or learn to jump without committing to a gap. 👍

[@TheCrashingDad]

Agreed! 🤘🏼

[@markschnell6260]

So glad you are dropping again some footage, always kept checking your channel in past few month for something new. Gratings from Germany!

[@TheCrashingDad]

yeah... life has taken over... and the USA hasn't taken the coronavirus seriously.... but I'm trying to get back into the swing of things. I love it! thanks Mark!!!

[@luckyduckymtb9218]

I broke my wrist and arm and this trail love your stuff tho keep up the great work crashing dad

[@TheCrashingDad]

Ah NOOO! Sorry to hear about your arm Talen! 😬 that sucks… I appreciate the positivity tho 🤘🏽 thanks!

[@singletracktrucker]

Did they ever improve or even open that trail they cut for revolution Enduro Last year?

[@TheCrashingDad]

in talking with my buddy there, that is one of the next trails in development. I think they're working on opening another blue trail that cuts off of Blue Ribbon in a month or two... And then they're working on sorting out that fresh-cut trail for next season... logistics of the best way to get over there without making people walk their bikes too much.... lol it's awesome to see that they have new trails... kinda sucked when they only had 3 trails...

[@Getoutside2day]

That BP looks rad! On my list! Thanks again bro for the video stoke! Cheers bro!!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Thanks dude! I love powderhorn, don't get me wrong... but if Crested Butte, and Trestle weren't forever away.. I'd probably be there more...lol but I'm SO stoked that Powderhorn is making new trails! last year they only had 3

[@Getoutside2day]

@@TheCrashingDad shoot I'm excited for more videos; so let powerhorn to hurry the heck up and build more DH runs! #stokedforTCD 🤙🏼

[@dragaknee]

So happy to see notifications for you again. Love your videos

[@TheCrashingDad]

Ah thank you so much Dragaknee 🤘🏼amazing name btw ..

[@stevencruz4937]

Hit a bike park with my little one, similar story. everyone was riding, but no brakes needed. you actually needed no breaks! good for building her confidence. it is really growing.

[@TheCrashingDad]

that's more like what I expect out of a true green beginner trail... something I could put my 7 year old on, and be a little bit challenged on, but not in fear for her life - lol

[@stevencruz4937]

@@TheCrashingDad mine is 8. I am happy another little girl is ripping. My daughter always asks if we will see another little girl. I just can't get her out enough.

[@OutdoorGold]

Its good to see Powderhorn got its first blue trail!

[@TheCrashingDad]

😆 you know it!

[@mtb_alan]

1. Just stoked to see a vid from The Dad of Crashing! Missed your face. 2. This park looks fun! 3. Vitamin D. I'm stealing it. 😆

[@TheCrashingDad]

we like to steal from each other.... like bros and clothes

[@mtb_alan]

@@TheCrashingDad Hee hee! Lurv it.

[@kpbassist]

Hey Sheyne, nice to see some new posts. Much fun at "The P"!!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Hey Kirk! yeah... life has been a bit crazy lately... but It's fun to get back into posting vids...even if they're not anything huge. lol Great to see you here on the "Y"!

[@_CrankZilla]

" Who likes to climb any way?" . Nobody, except for BKXC. :-)

[@TheCrashingDad]

lol... i can get down with a technical challenging climb that keeps me engaged.....but just a couple hours of fire road...nah! lol

[@FishstixTv]

I couldn’t imagine trying to crawl down a mtn with a broken hip 😷

[@TheCrashingDad]

Lol... I think he limped his way out of that one 😬

[@offtrackfilms1]

🤣🤣🤣

[@adamdavis354]

Flow trails are so cool! I suppose for most of them you can make it as hard or as easy as you want! Fun for everyone! Great video!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Agreed.... Although, I still feel like this one is rather steep and naturally fast 😂🤘🏼

[@feldybikes]

This video was begging for a Crashing Dad punk cover of the Zeppllin song of the same name. Opportunity missed ☹️ (because that wouldn’t’ve taken any time at all)

[@TheCrashingDad]

Lol.... I seriously thought about making my own music.... But yeah... With all the heaps of extra time I have, I'm just too lazy 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@lonh8554]

It's a dark green..

[@TheCrashingDad]

Lol 😂 that's PERFECT 😆

[@jasoncapecod]

In NJ we have Mt Creek..A green trails there would be black at other places..Black tech would be a pro line at most...What green trail has wall rides and 3' drops followed by steep lipped tables? Mt Creek

[@TheCrashingDad]

Lol... Those are the best "green" trails 🤘🏼😂🤘🏼

[@ianlujan7244]

I absolutely love when the crashing dad posts. Between the Joey podcast and the main channel the production quality is always amazing and it’s great to see his videos on my feed again

[@TheCrashingDad]

Ah... Thanks so much Mr. Lujan 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@dbryant650]

Come for the fart sound effects, stay for the mountain biking footage and narration

[@TheCrashingDad]

🐘💨🚵‍♂️

[@MichaelRei99]

The Crashing Dad 💩

[@mrvwbug4423]

Seems like a Green/Blue, seems like rolling the features (like a new rider would) would keep it a green. Putting big berms on a green is actually a good idea. When I went to Trestle I did end up having to go down Green World on one lap due to a temporary trail closure and my thought was, I can see why they have problems with newbies crashing and getting hurt on it, none of the corners are well bermed, there are few features, and it is easy to get going way too fast, causing a new rider to panic and grab a handful of brakes.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Yeah...pretty funny that a lot of greens don't have bermed corners 😂 I would almost agree with you on the rolling... But it's pretty steep and could get out of hand real quick (especially for a 7 year old on a bike that doesn't have XT 4 piston brakes 🤷🏼‍♂️😆)

[@offtrackfilms1]

Did well after a broken hip.!!! nice flow trail.🤟

[@TheCrashingDad]

I suppose he's had a year to heal up.... I'M the one that needs the extra speed XD lol

[@offtrackfilms1]

@@TheCrashingDad you're doing well mate... In the next 12 hours I'll have a new film on... OFF TRACK FILMS called cliffhanger it was a pretty hard edit our first 4K film... hope you get to see it.!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Great job on it 🤘🏼 I've given up on 4k... Overloads my computer, KZbin downgrades it too much, and most people watch on their phone or small laptop screens 🤷🏼‍♂️😂 But if you're patient enough, and people watch on their big computers and TV's..then it can pay off 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@offtrackfilms1]

@@TheCrashingDad it actually is a pain in the backside but I think it's worth it especially if you have got the big tele... love your films keep it up.! Jim

[@dbo1111]

Yew🤙

[@TheCrashingDad]

Blooooblah! 🚵‍♂️💨

[@ChenzosWorld]

Hey man awesome ride. I’m wondering if you’re using a gimbal or is this hyper smooth with boost. I’m filming my first park ride soon and would really appreciate the info. Keep up the awesome work!

[@TheCrashingDad]

I think most of this is just the GoPro hero 8, 4k Superview Hyper smooth (not boost), 24fps. I down res it to 1080... Because it seems like KZbin struggles with processing 4k

[@ChenzosWorld]

The Crashing Dad thanks for the info. I appreciate the help! Keep shreddin man!

[@andrewrivera4029]

Wow when you said “cheap seasons pass” put together with Colorado I couldn’t believe it! Gotta check it out! Thanks!

[@TheCrashingDad]

lol.... well... "relatively" cheap.. I think it was like $140. To me, with the possibility of paying for a lift ticket and then having lightning shut it down....it was worth it. Cheers!

[@Getoutside2day]

@@TheCrashingDad $140 for a season pass? Very nice. .... so what's the TCD discount code? ;)

[@TheCrashingDad]

Lol.... Powderhorn doesn't even know who I am! 😂🤷🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

[@Azazel518]

looks like his hip is all "Tickety Boo"🧐

[@TheCrashingDad]

Lololol 😂

[@s14tat]

That green trail was mad long esp at the speed that you were going, it still took a while to finish.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Seriously.... Unedited, it took me like 16 minutes to get to the bottom 🤷🏼‍♂️ Don't know if the trail is long...or if I'm just slooooow 😂

[@s14tat]

@@TheCrashingDad you look fast, what is the elevation of this bike park?

[@TheCrashingDad]

@@s14tat lift takes you to about 9100' and elevation drops just over 1500' a run 👍🏼

[@s14tat]

@@TheCrashingDad that is a massive mountains holy crap!

[@robsnow2099]

Def a blue trail...and looks like a ton of fun. Also which gopro is that?

[@TheCrashingDad]

Lol... Everyone that's ridden it agrees 🤘🏼😆🤘🏼 It's the hero 8 👍🏼

[@deandelaney8133]

0:54 "less talk more ride " its supposed to be less yapping more brapping

[@TheCrashingDad]

Oh man 😂 I'm gonna have to steal that! 🤘🏼

[@estimateparagon]

I was there the 1st of July and agree it’s barely a green trail. They should get rid of some of those rollers and just let it be a blue.

[@TheCrashingDad]

lol... i feel like I've started a thread to cal them out XD hahaha but yeah.. i 100% agree!

[@lukerutherford]

Nice video! Good editing and I like all the greenery.

[@TheCrashingDad]

lol... "green"ery ;) i see what you did there!

[@chameleonpogono]

That looks like a fun one.👍 Those long flow trails can be really fun. The green flow trail at Deer Valley is like that. Happy to see you with a new video. I thought that ale sounded really gross 😝😁, but the Mrs wants to try it.

[@TheCrashingDad]

man.... if I'm ever in Utah with my bike, it sounds like I really need to try deer valley! _ and yes... the Ale is different... but it's a SOUR.. if your wife like's sours... lol Cheers!

[@chameleonpogono]

@@TheCrashingDad I have some videos of when I was there. Just did all the blue trails. She likes trying different beers/ales.

[@TheCrashingDad]

@@chameleonpogono - my friend in SLC gave it to me... so you should be able to easily access stuff from Shades brewing just off 2100 south... the Thai coconut soup one was probably the best beer i've ever had!

[@chameleonpogono]

@@TheCrashingDad Thai coconut? Hmmm, the Mrs loves coconut, so she may like that one. Thanks for letting me know where it is at.

[@BikeLifewithRob]

may need a trip to powderhorn!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Heck yes 🤘🏼

[@MichaelRei99]

Yo C D you matched the music to the trail perfectly! I enjoyed riding along with you. Don’t feel too bad , life happens I’ve only been able to get out twice so far this year.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Thanks Mike! Oh no! Only TWICE!? 😱

[@MichaelRei99]

The Crashing Dad my job is very intrusive on my free time.😞

[@TheCrashingDad]

Dislike 😕

[@lenfrandsen7315]

i forget what bike your are riding now?

[@TheCrashingDad]

Rocky Mountain Instinct BC 2020 🤘🏼

[@danestrada6593]

I am inspired to ride more than you. 🤪

[@TheCrashingDad]

My job is done 🤘🏼👽🤘🏼

[@bonham4994sts9]

Man you were flying!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Like a 🐧 🤘🏼😂🤘🏼

[@colindixon9543]

Nice video , looks like a fun place.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Thanks Colin 🤘🏼 it is!

[@lenfrandsen7315]

great video!!

[@TheCrashingDad]

THANKS Len!

[@propwash66]

I get to ride once a week also

[@TheCrashingDad]

i feel your pain.... (i guess i'm just being redundant now... let's agree that we both feel each other's pain...lol)

[@Hollywood8714]

Nice vid! I like to climb!! I really need to get my butt up there!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Thanks dude 🤘🏼 you've been there before though... Right?

[@Hollywood8714]

The Crashing Dad I haven’t been there ever on a MTB!

[@TheCrashingDad]

We can change that....

[@Hollywood8714]

The Crashing Dad yes we can! 😁

[@beyekedoc4987]

Always enjoy your videos! Bummed I won't make it out to the Abajo Enduro this year. Hope you have a good time!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Thanks Jason 🤘🏼 Yeah... It'll definitely be different with the Covid adaptations they've had to make..but I'm glad they're doing it 🤷🏼‍♂️ See you there in 2021 🤜🏼💥🤛🏼

[@beyekedoc4987]

The Crashing Dad you should look into doing Fears Tears and Beers in Ely, NV. It would be a bit of a drive for you but it is super fun.

[@TheCrashingDad]

I'll file it into my "possible races" brain space 🤘🏼 it's always good to have options 👍🏼 Being the "oldest Enduro in America" is pretty rad ..and looking at the options, I was like "beginner class looks easy" 🤔 but then it looks like it gets exponentially harder 🤯 especially since all those miles are in one day 🤘🏼

[@beyekedoc4987]

The Crashing Dad do the sport. Just make sure you get there to pre ride so you can do whore house hill. It’s pretty epic, as long as your bikes work REALLY good. 😂

[@TheCrashingDad]

When you say "bikes"..... Makes me think I need to bring my back up bike 😅