Riding My Local Trails in Vermont | Cochrans ski Area

[@MrMrMayday]

I wish Hailey had her own videos when she rides with you. I would love to see a complete ride from her perspective.

[@neadventures3293]

I agree Hailey should definitely post some new videos on her channel

[@grega-bite3247]

Who else wanted to see Phil do the pump track???

[@petrplasek]

yeah :D

[@venaseph6314]

Me, the fish eye perspective is so weird though

[@petrplasek]

I like it

[@BIKEITSN]

I feel like a baby kangaroo watching this xD

[@lukemitchum7172]

Haha I took me a while to get this

[@sonnyodare9338]

Literally pissed myself reading this

[@joncross8775]

Hahaha 😂

[@Aditya-wg3lp]

Sonny O’Dare considered seeing a doctor?

[@FicekoooSkiJumpBike]

Dobrze powiedziane 😉😉 siemanko

[@yong7137]

The field of view is tripping me out, you have the longest arms in the world!

[@jackwillard3879]

Love these trails! Buddy from my old school masterminded a lot of them. Don’t get to ride them as much as I would like anymore

[@r0ket_335]

YES NEW POV got tired of watching your whistler serie over and over lol

[@noahtiessen7968]

Dude.... same here😂😂

[@gerrygadget]

I like POV but the FOV was a little too wide angle, hard to watch.

[@CarterHerasymiuk95]

John The Dwayn Rockson I don’t really like the new camera angle

[@Obviously_Steve]

Damn Phil... You got mad skillzzzzzz... flying down the trails!!!!

[@Jack_Sin_Schlussel]

It’s alway weird seeing a place you’ve skied when there’s no snow.

[@tisforturbo.3774]

Thank you so much for the vid I love watching you.

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Thanks my dude!

[@KestrelYI]

Love the silent Onyx hubs, Phil! Good call!

[@mrsmartypants_1]

I love the sound of I-9 Hydras lol. Killer bees with light oil or an authoritative quiet buzz with light grease. Both are great hubs. But there’s great joy in killer bee mode gaining steadily on someone below and ahead of you :)

[@jamble7k]

@@mrsmartypants_1 bees chasing you makes you ride faster for sure

[@davidthebiker2955]

YEAH PHIL HAS A NEW VIDEO!! I have been watching your whistler vids over and over and over the past few months lol.

[@misaelhallett9213]

This is exactly what I have been doing lol

[@rzrback3]

This is the first of your videos I've seen from this camera angle, and it's actually really helpful for those of us wanting to get a sense of what you're doing with the bike, vs. just seeing what you see.

[@gordonkohl9083]

The tubing in the video is for the maple sugaring operation that the Cochran’s run.

[@Candesce]

Thank you! I was literally scrolling through the comments to see if anyone's asked the question.

[@timotheyszczepanski6644]

@@Candesce lmao me too

[@0nurbis]

@@Candesce Same here lol. Thanks !

[@tjlovin247]

I just learned something new Thanks

[@THEholmeat873]

Me: thats an impossible rock roll Phil: Watch me do this in 3 tries

[@rpiian]

It's amazing to see Skully's evolution. Went from muddy loam with ruts & flat corners (2017) into a superhighway (2021). It's super fun now with how fast it is, but I'm glad I rode it before to appreciate the work that went into it!

[@jakebeaudrie]

I didn't like this angle at first but then realized that it does a pretty good job at countering the go pro effect as well as allowing you to see way down the trail. Good stuff, Phil.

[@howejohn1]

I just got back riding my local trails and felt like I was flying. How does he double my speed! Phil is definitely my mountain bike idol.

[@justinwbohner]

Love these Onyx hubs. thank you for spec'ing that; your videos are much more pleasant.

[@gr637]

Great to watch again a traditional Skills with Phil riding video. They are the best 👍

[@nostr8ghtlinzs596]

To your comment of more kids riding.. yeah I think mtb and skiing/sbn are great family sports. I really enjoy watching my daughter progress. She has a passion for it. It is great family time and good outdoor time. Watching you go through those trees, like watching a video game! Great stuff keep it up please

[@superspecky4eyes]

You must really know those trails, the way you fly off little blind jumps and round corners gives me the willys!

[@PieterJanDelbecke]

Hi mate, I bought a mountain bike (Giant Trance 3 2020) after watching your Whistler videos. Absolutely loving it!!! (living on Sydney's Northern Beaches). Keep up posting awesome videos. Cheers

[@maxmaz3640]

Phil is AMAZING

[@calebjohnson7264]

Absolutely rippin!

[@julianrime8544]

Its kinda refreshing to see the northeast as it looks very different from BC

[@akiraung]

Me: trying to do hw and zoom Phil: Uploads a video Me: This can wait I need to watch the new vid

[@ethancorey6105]

Ur top comment again

[@mattsonclement4198]

So true

[@blakejamieson389]

Why couldn't they use discord instead of zoom

[@akiraung]

@@blakejamieson389 all the gamer would troll on discord lol. i agree

[@603.F0Z]

You guys still have school? F to pay respects.

[@robnestor3371]

It’s so awesome to see how my old stomping grounds have grown, As I went to private school in Williston, when I was there Cochrans was just a one rope tow and two runs, it looks like it has gotten way bigger. I also enjoy seeing that Bolton ski area put in bike trails, also seeing snowboard footage from the winter brought me back! How has catamount family recreation area grown? you should do a video there as well.

[@mcgratheh5592]

Phils heart was pumpin at the prayer flags. lol

[@vtforester1382]

Thanks for helping to put Vermont on the map! We’ve got the goods 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@mindovrmatter33]

Awesome rolling, guys! On the DL for a few more weeks, but your content helps with the stoke! Thanks for sharing!

[@sheashredz5501]

This vid makes Monday a a lot better

[@justinasmiknevicius2488]

Thank you Phill for this video! Couldn't ride for two weeks and still can't, brings me joy watching this great POV action, cheers!

[@xZzirrSicK]

I like the versatility in the camera perspectives!

[@harveyneath2406]

Phil has some of the best pov footage out there.

[@yukonpeteneff]

ok ... that was insane riding ... those trails are steep and gnarly and you made it look easy !!!

[@Majarky]

Used to ski race at this hill, great family and a awesome little race hill!

[@stickboyjp]

I like the camera view. It gives a good perspective on how much you are leaning

[@mybadvideos]

Cochran's is getting better all the time!

[@Vizbiz]

the wind noise sounds much quieter. Great video Phil. I just started a MTB channel of my own, and I hope to be like you one day!

[@pierrebroccoli.9396]

Nice to see you and your bike dancing down the trails Phil. btw, got my AbsoluteBlack Oval chainring in the right size this time - so nice. The first one was a bit large for my bike but worked under sag, anyway, got a 32 tooth to replace it but in the meantime went back to my original round chainring - now 2 rides later though chunder tech - my legs are so much happier and climbs not such a drag. Really have to develop the trails round here - not a heap of elevation but some great tech forest trails following the forest harvester tracks.

[@bradbarnhart9780]

I can't tell if your line is by choice, instinct, or maybe some luck, but wow lots of skill and fun to watch.

[@crushedcanofcoke1966]

I'll have to bring my bike up to Vermont next time I'm visiting my family, thanks for the great content.

[@madmaxsingletrack848]

Looks awesome! I'm definitely going to go check this place out!

[@maxrez74]

Cochrans is pretty fun. I've only been there once last fall with my brother who goes to UVM. It looks like they added some stuff. Cool.

[@oldguyrips535]

I have to say. Even though I ride BMX (street f/s) I love watching your videos. They have a totally different kind of adrenaline rush to them. I've thought about giving MTB a shot (more than just rolling through the woods near my house, but I'd eat it so bad on a mountain it wouldn't even be funny. Keep up the videos, I love watching them when they pop up!

[@freerangemtb]

The extra wide angle is both cool and weird. It gives a really warped view of your arms, but at the same time we're also seeing just how much bodywork is going in to your riding. Hello Haley!

[@erikbergstrom4638]

I’ve been thinking about taking a trip over to Cochran’s for a while now. I’ve not ridden their before and it looks super fun! If you haven’t gone in a while I would highly suggest Cafu Hill! Thanks for the great video!

[@frankdoingthings8511]

mad how much speed you get out of the little hunps you pump on. the sound your tire makes when you pump into them burms haha

[@blameitonben]

Skills with Phil gopro footage. How I feel while riding. Also how my gopro footage looks speed up 2X.

[@jfnurod]

Beautiful trails! Wish I lived in Vermont

[@richdvc3612]

I love how you never really use the bars to steer, but use your feet and hips and it looks sooo smooth.

[@jackedwards5985]

big fan Phil keep up the good work!

[@ericsharp5079]

WoW! How I have missed videos of Phil fucking flying through the woods! I’d say he like the 29 inch wheels are still pretty agile! Great riding ! Love the video!

[@user-rc6dw5go7p]

Awesome flown and pace! ✊ Inspiring 🤜🤛🙂

[@518Nick]

Awesome video ... dude you have zero fear 👀😆🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@bludog4657]

One heck of a trail. I'm here in New Mexico, so very dry. Cheers!

[@frankramirez4818]

Been watching your videos for 2 weeks straight. Went to sky park in Santa's Village in So Cal. yesterday. It was pretty sick hit my first double black diamond and black diamond run. It was the only place open Snow Summit and all of the National Forest from Mammoth to TJ is closed because of Fire.

[@workhorsemtb7075]

Those trails are rad!

[@trewright1482]

The quiet Hub really makes a difference

[@melwalshmtb9121]

Phil is back and we are stoked🤘

[@NorCalRide]

That frame color is really growing on me. 🤩

[@MTBMA]

Oh man these trails look awesome!

[@ИльнурБеркутов]

Phil - you best! Greetings from Russia)

[@williamdrummey8927]

Hey Phil, I saw you went to Mt. Snow 6 years ago. You should come again and see the changes they have made!

[@GoodTrails]

Looks legit! Can't wait till we can travel!

[@bananasstuff3344]

I really like the new view, thanks for spicing it up!

[@rickswanracing3139]

Guess I know where we are headed this weekend! lived here all my life and sorry to say never been to cochrans :( Given Saxon Hill plenty of my life so time for something new!

[@Matt-oz1hw]

Keep the work up Phil

[@bradymtb]

those trails look sick! might visit and use your video for direction

[@matthewharvey3919]

Love the angle

[@sam32555]

this track loook pretty fun to run!!

[@dryzalmynelli9600]

I think this summer is gonna be a season of exploring parks without lift access due to limit capacities... This looks sweeeeet

[@NathanSmoller]

This is sick I live in Montpelier I gotta hit these up. Used to Nordic ski up Cochran's for a race every year

[@MTBChuckQC]

Will have to check Vermont trails one day, just realized I live 2h away from your spot (living in Quebec!)

[@da3driccax327]

Yay new Phil bike content! I don't even care that you weren't at Highland haha. (this is just my opinion but I like the chin mount view better (although you probably weren't wearing a full face so it's all good))

[@endurogod5230]

He's got such a wide camera angle that when I'm rollin it feels like I'm being caressed by phil😂😂

[@Colin_Squire]

Clicked on this so fast

[@Pilph1966]

Love your videos. Wish there was a way for you to do a speedometer overlay in them just so we can see the speeds you hit on the trails. Think it would be cool.

[@blakejamieson389]

Hey phil thanks to you I am getting back into biking and I'm making my next bike the polygon siskiu n9 with 27.5 size wheels and size medium so I can flick it around thank you for posting

[@bananasstuff3344]

Good choice!

[@pandugofast]

The windscreen is doing quite a good job, but I would recommend turning off the Automatic Gain Control if the camera has an option. If you listen @7:55 or so you can hear the audio levels quite noticeably decrease as soon as you get rolling. That's basically just your camera automatically reducing the volume when the incoming sound gets large. It kind of sounds "muddy" or muffled when the AGC kicks in and I think your wind screen is doing a good enough job that you could do without it.

[@fruitcentral3292]

This field of view is so sick. You can see everything. Plus I’m so used to your GT enduro that this bike just look so much different.

[@mikedialogue1976]

Love the riding, as always, Phil! Gotta say though, not sure how I feel about the new setup. Almost made it hard to watch for me. With that said, thanks for all the hard work! We appreciate it! 👍👊

[@romeovashishth4460]

Yeah I like the normal Better

[@ianfergerson2884]

I got to ride Bolton Valley on Saturday. it is some of the gnarliest terrain I have ever seen. Can you do a bolton video? It would be pretty sick.

[@SkillsWithPhil]

It's one of the few old school riding places around.

[@edhooper8082]

The way he controls his bike like it’s an extra body part is insane 😂

[@YBMTB]

Vermont looks so fun ! :D

[@ianfergerson2884]

yes it is

[@DinnerForkTongue]

It's hard to get over how _green_ it is there.

[@stevencasale1589]

Phill: "Alright, I'm in fun mode." Hailey: "Crack mode." Me: "😂😂😂"

[@roostcaboose]

I wish my local trails were this rad.

[@jwg802]

My home trails! Been sidelined with a broken leg and surgery since Feb, so getting in the woods isn't possible. I'm a VMBA/ Richmond Riders Club member and love seeing these trails so much. I hope you checkout Chamberlain! ..... and I wish you picked Visceral ;-)

[@SkillsWithPhil]

I've done a ton of trail work on chamberlain, it's a great spot.

[@kittellmusic]

Wtf man you’re from Burlington?? Sick, a really great not-well-known trail system to check out is in Morrisville VT (my home town) called Cady’s falls trails. It’s separate from Cady hill in Stowe, kinda confusing but it has an insane sidewinder type feature that if you haven’t visited you’ve gotta check out!

[@LukeP1]

when phil says a gaps big you know its massive.

[@cimas6]

12:51-12:53 and that's skills with phil baby

[@cLab2022]

Found your channel while looking up Thunder Mountain. You look familiar. Have you been to Killington Bike Park recently?

[@mrexon]

So does smugglers notch have a lift park for bikes yet??? That place I remember from 20 years back thinking it would be epic to roll on a bike

[@jamesonjam]

I miss the empty parking lot. (But man is it fun)

[@michaelashley819]

Oddly enough it seems like even when it is busy, I barely run into people there. It seems like the traffic is able to get really spread out since it is such a big area. Only place I really see people is up by the flags.

[@LardyMongusHunnter]

Beautiful bike

[@foldedgaming1381]

Highland mtb park is open btw phil

[@BikeLifewithRob]

Where is that camera mounted?? Crazy cool perspective

[@ww8wv1]

I know it’s the camera effect but I kept thinking that you were about to take out a maple line or two lol.

[@justsomerandompolarbearfan5841]

What a legend