TECH TRAIL PARADISE // Big White Bike Park

[@ThunderStruckMTB]

"Oh, hey Tom!" LOL!!!

[@Ebman_]

I live at this resort and where he said that it’s steeper then it looks. It really is, that is one of the steeper loft lines on the mountain called the ridge rocket and snow ghost and I would say that’s a black diamond steep run. Also if you are thinking that those tech runs look hard but not impossible I would not ride them the are so steep that you would not enjoy your ride

[@krishawryluik8405]

Just watched this again for the 100th time. You gotta come back and see what we have been up to. Probably doubled the trail network since you were here last. 4 new freeride/flow and some great tech too. Bring the whole family this time.

[@TheLoamRanger]

We’re hoping to get out there in 2020!

[@krishawryluik8405]

@@TheLoamRanger Fantastic. Make sure you look me up when you're around. Lots of new and exciting things to ride.

[@DurAngEdMonKey115]

I’ve never been mountain biking, nor have I ever said anything or thought about it. However, after KZbin recommended one of your videos to me last night, I’m hooked. I’ve been binge watching a lot of your videos and it makes me want to get out there and do it myself. Thanks for putting these out, they’re really awesome videos!

[@dalejones1977]

So awesome that you ride with your son!! Every parent should do that!

[@TheEldenFreak]

just came across this video Kelowna is my city and I am going to big white in two s days for the first time with my mountain biking group and I know you will not see this but its so cool that you have been to my city's biking trails but if you ever come back you should ride some of the non lift mountains like Knox mountain or smith creek or our skills park in Rutland.

[@BIKINGWITHBOBO]

lol, "pick your destiny" ... not what you want to hear before dropping in

[@compasteedee]

Man, the Thompson Okanagan has some of the most amazing riding, and this only makes it better. I can't wait to ride this park!

[@letsgoridebikes]

Sadly, I never made it up there this season... That clearly needs to change! I've ridden most of the other tech trails in the Okanagan Valley though... there are a lot!

[@ToogyHowser]

The camera never does anything justice! You can always tell how steep it is by listening to the brakes locking up and skidding :)

[@TheLoamRanger]

Haha yup and my terrified voice 😂

[@RobyRuss]

Yeah Catapult Ranch is pretty gnarly. I rode the trail with Luc at the end of last season (it was muddy out) and I went right over the bars. Totally wrecked my visor and mouth guard. Granted it was after all the hard stuff, we were like pretty much done the trail lol. But yeah gnarly stuff, indeed.

[@huntstyle]

Portal Trail in Moab is probably the gnarliest I've ridden/walked. The exposure is a big part of that!

[@VanCan]

I miss bike park season 😢

[@TheSDavies93]

I would love to see Big White extend their trails going East. They have some amazing terrain going that way. But then they need to equip their other chairs to operate

[@shlokdesai186]

That looks like alot of fun

[@CanadianVlogs]

You guys are killing me, that's a freaking awesome ride ! You guys are great in riding mountain bike in such a dangerous trail.

[@TheLoamRanger]

Thanks!

[@dereklangerud446]

Rad video, man! Need those to keep the stoke up through winter!

[@TheLoamRanger]

Thanks! Haha yup I’m in the same boat!

[@grantfeddema5332]

Looks like a great place to ride

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Another sweet video!

[@RideWithGravity]

So much fresh gnar, and you got to ride it the first day it was opened?! Best day ever!! 🤘🤘

[@EpicRev1]

Ryan - Killer trailer/footage. One suggestion to add to any type of trail footage is to provide us with a 2/3 views coming towards the camera, especially on a couple of the cool rock feature. This gives us, the viewer, the "gnarly" factor view. The one back view you gave without riding just shows how steep the feature looked. You add a couple of riding views the pucker factor goes up!! As you indicated, chest mounted/GoPro footage is always flatten out, on any trail ride. Another option, which most viewers, love is the camera view from behind, one of my favorites. Multiple camera shoots, while it might double the work, doubles the quality of the product. Behind Seth, you have become the best narrator in this crowded field. Keep up the good work, love the videos!! Just a suggestion...

[@TheLoamRanger]

Thanks Will! Totally agree. Unfortunately most times when I’m riding/filming like this, I’m on a super short timeline. In this case I had two hours total...including the time to get up the lift over and over again! You’ll be seeing some more 3rd person coverage on the channel soon though 👌🏼

[@jaredgulaga8367]

Rock hammer was my favourite trail, the first roll was pretty gnarly lol!

[@norcaltrailrides5550]

“Oh hey Tom...how’s it goin’?” My favorite part.

[@LuisGonzalez-nx2pn]

Hey very nice park video, it was kind of a POV Park review. I liked the gnar video and the gnar real-life view comparison comment ... LOL!

[@thim8009]

Nice job definitely start turning around and show how steep things are.

[@TheLoamRanger]

I’m planning on doing more of that in the future, for sure. The timeline was too tight that day though!

[@Krageesh]

yes, new episode! right in time for my break!

[@thomaspaul1028]

Should come over to nz and go to Queenstown and check the trails out here

[@hobmarg]

Damn, Big White looks awesome with the new additions. Hadn't gone up yet because it didn't seem like they had enough to justify a trip from Vancouver but now they do, and I want to ride it while it's still fresh!

[@TheLoamRanger]

Yup definitely worth adding into the itinerary. Next year will be even better?

[@westsidemtb3210]

Gnar level 8 and you handled it like a champ. Rally nice riding as always. Also, what bike does Tom ride?

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Looks like a solid park - come on down to SoCal for a winter trip. It's bike season down here. ;)

[@marldayniellesilvestre3372]

Loved this! Always a great video, always up for new ones. Keep shreddin' ma man!🙌

[@shillongnatureasmr3602]

It's a beautiful place

[@flemming_j_]

DAMN thats gnarly!. And Luke Can riiiiiide!!. We dont have anything even near that in Denmark 😩

[@insanityofgravity]

Nice trails! Here in europe it always looks a bit different. If you ass is hitting your rear wheel the wheel is too big. I use 27,5+ rear in my Evolink 158. Little more space now. With your size maybe 26" rear and 29" front would be great but therefore we need a new designed frame :D. Regards from Lake Constance.

[@DIRTLINEWILD]

Looks amazing

[@TheLoamRanger]

It was! Looking forward to next year 🤘🏼

[@davidhughes7856]

when your helmet is in the shot for most of the trail that is usually a sign that its pretty steep, gopro effect is real on this one

[@jeandaniel1306]

hi i have watched you specialized enduro review and the rocky mountain altitudee one and finally the evolink 140. i have currently an enduro comp 29 and i am not happy, would you think the evolink is more polivalent and better for all mountain and longer days in the saddle than the enduro, and the rocky compare to the enduro as well..?? thanks from spain, congrats for your chanel

[@onnie1968]

wow bro those tracks look fast, another great vid bro.

[@onawave]

is a lot of the trails new at big white?

[@djnsblue5554]

are there any channels like this, but with skiing?

[@oliverrobinson359]

You are the best mountun biker big HEART

[@TheLoamRanger]

Gee thanks!

[@PavoMTB]

Sick trails mate🤙👍

[@shane2340]

Just a quick question, what is the best website for me to buy a mountain biking helmet

[@justincarlson2548]

Nice man

[@jelloslurp-8384]

Where is this at

[@PHXBIKING]

Good video👍

[@dizz1827]

Amazing! as always :d

[@alexnadon6999]

Sorry. What kind of bike were you riding that day

[@hunterklassen4857]

Nest time you go to big white do bermslang.

[@cwbikes46]

Great video 💯🔥

[@RobbisTV]

Why does the season ever have to end :(

[@TheLoamRanger]

Tell me about it... 😭

[@azdirtlife4280]

Do you have advice on how to get a more realistic perspective on the steepness? Are we stuck getting 3rd person for a more realistic view of how steep things are?

[@JW23551]

I usually watch the trees, the perspective is still a little goofy with the wide angle lens on the GoPro though. I try to pay attention to angle, and how tall they are compared to the other rider.

[@TheLoamRanger]

What Jonathan said is very accurate. Angle of trees is the best indicator. Other than 3rd person footage, the only other way to convey steepness would be overlaid data on the screen, which I might try in the future.

[@azdirtlife4280]

@@TheLoamRanger well I am SOL when in comes to trees on my local trails. Looks like I may be trying to overlay data or splicing in 3rd person.

[@johnscarce792]

Anyone know any good trails in California preferably in the Sierra Nevada or just Northern California it would help a lot thanks

[@chrism7973]

oh i see 😂

[@tamserenity]

Did you have to pay the guy that was towing you in??

[@edithyassohararodahernande6564]

Cool❤👌

[@TimFromWales]

Have I only just noticed or have you always introduced your videos with a "late night call in radio show" voice?

[@TheLoamRanger]

Haha! Well, I did record the voice intro at like 6am the other day, so that might explain it 😂

[@fridayhc]

ahhh so long not see your video man......it look like u r doing much more great arent cha.....btw still like your video😂

[@JW23551]

“A little off trail”...LOL, what trail?

[@joeymulholland4742]

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[@jaredgulaga8367]

I rode there this summer, not even comparable to Silverstar! There were either boring green trails that get old very fast, or bloody insane tech, I did successfully ride every tech trail and even compared to whistler which I rode shortly after big white was much more difficult. They really need more options, Trails like Hot Tub and Black Mamba are great but don't last much more than a minute. Big White is more of a half day bike park, once you get tired of tech, well, guess you gotta drive to another mountain lol. Silverstar is almost the exact same distance from Kelowna and is so so so so much better! Very comparable to whistler! They offer insane flow, wood, and tech trails! Totally recommend. I also ended up racing there for Canada cup DH and the course was insane!

[@hobmarg]

Really? The stuff at Big White is harder than Whistler double blacks or the DH track at Silverstar? It looks fun but not super gnarly on this vid. I want to check it out.

[@jaredgulaga8367]

hobmarg different type of riding that I personally find more difficult. The DH track at silver star was very comparable.

[@hobmarg]

@@jaredgulaga8367 That's cool, I actually really really enjoy the tech stuff at Silverstar I find it has a bit more fall line/steeps to it than Whistler which is rough but mostly flat/bench cut. Will check out Big White next summer!

[@jaredgulaga8367]

It’s a different type of riding that I didn’t really enjoy. The 2 trails shown in this video are the easiest of the hard trail range in the mountain. Knockout was really hard!!

[@hobmarg]

@@jaredgulaga8367 Gotcha. I repsect that, if you have ridden the track at Silverstar and Whistler tech stuff and found it challenging then I believe ya!!!

[@joeymulholland4742]

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[@isaacsmith330]

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