Wasatch Crest - the BEST ride in Salt Lake City, Utah?

[@TheCrashingDad]

yes.. it's another POV vid on the yewtoobz! blaaaaaaaah blaaaaaaah! BUT - if only a couple people find this helpful for prepping for their own Wasatch Crest ride.. then awesome!

[@aaronpowell9913]

Sick ride dude!!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Thanks 🤘🏼 I certainly enjoyed it 🤷‍♂️

[@jerrycatania7159]

Great flick mate! nice riding.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Thanks Jerry! 🤘🏼😆🤘🏼

[@heromtb5452]

Crest is beatiful I love this trail.

[@TheCrashingDad]

i need to go back and try more!

[@carlgoodfellow8324]

The best way to ride Wasatch crest. Is to park at Park city Mountain resort. Ride up Spiro connect with mid mountain ride South towards the crest, make the big climb leading up to puke hill. Then, right across the crest down into the canyons resort, take a right at the at the mid mountain Trail, and ride it back to Park city resort.

[@Hollywood8714]

You’re just pooping out videos now! 😁. This place looked rad man. The lower section looks a lot like the lower part of what I rode in Steamboat, green, lush, trees. Hikers, have a good day now!! 😂🤣

[@TheCrashingDad]

💩💩💩 More poop to come! Lol.... I keep telling myself that I don't do POV vids...but oh well 🤷‍♂️😂🤦‍♂️

[@Hollywood8714]

The Crashing Dad it don’t matter. Make what you want/can. It’s like what you say about long videos, if they are entertaining it doesn’t matter how long they are.

[@TheJofrica]

I like your gloves!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Thanks! These are HandUp 🤘🏼

[@TheJofrica]

@@TheCrashingDad Welcome! Oh of course btw awesome video, thanks for sharing it. Those trails and scenery are awesome. Much different outlay from the desert-esque look out here in SoCal sometimes (which is also cool). So many trees!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Thanks! Yeah... I live in Grand junction, CO...and rude alot in Moab, UT.... I'm definitely NOT used to trees 😂

[@TheJofrica]

@@TheCrashingDad Cool...you probably got some great trails out there too 👍

[@jacoboreilly3601]

If you like red dirt, you should check out Cuyuna

[@TheCrashingDad]

Thanks Jake! 🤘🏼

[@BikeSleepRepeat]

Awesome video! Love this trail. Didn’t realize you grew up in Utah! What part?

[@TheCrashingDad]

Thanks! I grew up almost right downtown (sugar House)... 21st south and 300 east 🤘🏼 801!

[@BikeSleepRepeat]

The Crashing Dad nice! That’s a cool area. Lot different riding than what you do now haha. I’m now in St . George so my riding is probably more like grand junction. 🤘

[@TheCrashingDad]

@@BikeSleepRepeat I'm itching to try at George 🤘🏼

[@BikeSleepRepeat]

The Crashing Dad let me know when you make it this way! I’ll take you on any ride! 🤙

[@mandatorymountainbiking6868]

So sick bro!

[@TheCrashingDad]

So sick 🤘🏼🤮🤘🏼

[@jameswest8280]

1:52 manhole in the middle of nowhere. LOL

[@Jabz1325]

One of the better blah blah videos out there. Nice work on puke hill.

[@TheCrashingDad]

More Blah blah coming! 😆 Puke Hill is a total "sit and spin" type of deal... 🤷‍♂️🤘🏼

[@Jabz1325]

Bring on the blah blah! I always find goobers that leave those comments pretty weird individuals...he may have thought they were blah blah but they had to have been watching in the first place

[@TheCrashingDad]

@@Jabz1325 lol ... I guess views are views 🤷‍♂️ I guess I would just challenge anyone to make KZbin videos too.... See how much work they are 😂

[@fromxctoletssee]

hey thats an awesome trail looks really sick. i would do that a few time to get in the extra whaoooo. thanks for the adventure!!

[@TheCrashingDad]

You definitely could do it 2 or 3 times in a day if you had a shuttle 🤘🏼 It's be fun to explore some of the other ways down 🤔

[@fromxctoletssee]

@@TheCrashingDad ever try doing that trail with an E-bike?

[@TheCrashingDad]

@@fromxctoletssee I would LOVE to ebike everything!!! But I don't think they're allowed on this one 😢

[@BrianVaughn]

Nice riding! That trail is definitely on the list.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Such a good shuttle! You could actually fit in two in a day...if you have the shuttles....

[@davidbahr8599]

Thanks for the info! We we are going to stop in SLC on the way to Moab this fall and ride this trail if the weather permits.

[@TheCrashingDad]

YOU, David, are the sole reason I put this video out 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼 Hope it helps and gives you an idea of what to expect 😆

[@chameleonpogono]

Usually get snow up there by the end of September. Hopefully, you will luck out, though.

[@TheCrashingDad]

@@chameleonpogono thanks for the local beta ! 🤘🏼

[@chameleonpogono]

@@TheCrashingDad No problem! I would hate for someone to make a drive out here in October, or something, with expectations of riding that trail. As you saw, pretty high up in elevation. So, snow comes early. Been years with a couple feet of snow by the end of September and other years, nothing.

[@50mtb44]

Sheyn, nice climbing on Puke Hill. Great job on The Spine. Beautiful with all the Aspen forrest. Funny catching bug in mouth. Did that yesterday. New bike looks great.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Thanks! 🤘🏼 Yeah.... I'm always out for extra protein...🦟

[@oliviermaes4837]

Looks like a really nice ride. It looks nothing like the trails I ride all the time. All we have are steep fireroad climbs and super steep anti-flow descents with roots and rocks everywhere.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Do up find yourself out of sorts when you ride anything different ?

[@oliviermaes4837]

@@TheCrashingDad at first I do but I feel like I can adapt to most things fairly quickly. I'm a bit stupid in a way since I never really get scared of anything and I've found that it's better to be a bit overconfident and carry a bit too much speed over a feature than being too slow and losing all your confidence when you fall due to not feeling 100% confident. I think the key is to believe in yourself and your abilities.

[@TheCrashingDad]

@@oliviermaes4837 I think you have that in common with Jowsh 😂🤘🏼 But yeah... I 100% agree.... I crash WORSE if I slow down and question myself......

[@toanmaxdark7]

Should have brought the hardtail

[@TheCrashingDad]

A hardtail would be GREAT on that trail! 🤘🏼 Foster certainly got the hardtail experience 😂

[@toanmaxdark7]

Haha and a super low BB height 😂 oh and by the way, I need you to come to the Prescott MTB festival in Arizona this October 12th. I sold my truck with your sticker I got in Sedona. Thanks. You're the best.

[@TheCrashingDad]

@@toanmaxdark7 lol 😂 I might not be able to make it... But DM me your mailing address on Instagram, and I'll get you a replacement 🤘🏼😂🤘🏼

[@toanmaxdark7]

Don't you like live in Arizona LOL now you have no excuse. I'll message you but I don't expect you to pay for that! I'll pay for it!

[@TheCrashingDad]

@@toanmaxdark7 lol 😂 I spent some good time there for work... But Grand Junction has my heart (and house, family....etc) 😂

[@jonfortytwo]

some how I crashed right about 5:35 and broke my hand on Thursday. the next 10 miles in the rain down to millcreek were really fun. 10 out of 10 will ride it again.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Crazy! 😬 Just slide out and lose a wheel? Sorry to hear that! 😢

[@bass-player.22]

That looks like an awsome ride it is on my bucket list to do

[@TheCrashingDad]

Definitely worth a shuttle ! 🤘🏼

[@BengLang84]

Great video Sheyn! Love the trails you guys have there in Utah 😊

[@TheCrashingDad]

I guess I should visit my hometown more often 🤷‍♂️😂 Thanks Alvin! 👍🏼

[@BengLang84]

@@TheCrashingDad you're welcome =)

[@MTBTrailMagic]

We've got an access trail up to the hills (not high altitude though) that's a killer, called Rapaki Track. I hate Rapaki Track. I love those handlebars, however. It makes me think you're riding a kids tricycle for some reason. 10:48 exploded tree.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Lol 😂 I hate it too 😉 Hahaha and yeah... The bike is definitely set up a bit weird 😂

[@huntstyle]

This trail is definitely on my list, and I will definitely walk Puke Hill!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Lol... Just granny gear it and spin! 😂

[@huntstyle]

@@TheCrashingDad maybe on an e-bike! Hahaha!

[@EdWilsonPhoto]

same here grew up in slc, never heard of these trails. Of course, there was no such thing as a Mtn bike when I was in high school.

[@TheCrashingDad]

It’s crazy how things have changed… mountain bikes technically “existed” when I was in high school… but they were SO far out of reach financially…. And not even that great

[@TrailBikeBebop]

This really helps me for my salt lake trip, especially after seeing how easy that spine is😜🤘

[@TheCrashingDad]

It SHOULD be easy with that sb150 of yours! 😂

[@TrailBikeBebop]

Lol🤷‍♂️ That’s iffy

[@TheCrashingDad]

@@TrailBikeBebop lol... Seriously tho... Just walk the line first... There's a weird gap, and you'll want to drop down to the right early (like I did)... Dropping down too late doesn't set you up to be able to get on the next feature 🤷‍♂️🤘🏼

[@workhorsemtb7075]

WooHoo!

[@TheCrashingDad]

🤘🏼😆🤘🏼

[@feldybikes]

Rode that a few years ago and don’t really remember the spine. Is that cause I’m so awesome it wasn’t a big deal or cause I went around and then it wasn’t a big deal? The world may never know.

[@TheCrashingDad]

I'm sure you just slayed it and thought..."was that a small rocky patch?"🤔 🤘🏼😂🤘🏼

[@feldybikes]

Guess I’ll just have to go back to find out!

[@capamerica8453]

You need to come back on an even day and do the Millcreek option

[@TheCrashingDad]

I'm SO curious about the Millcreek drop-in 🤘🏼

[@capamerica8453]

@@TheCrashingDad It's amazing! The section you rode is good too. You got lucky with the dirt quality. I rode a couple of weeks ago and it was equally good then, but I've ridden it when it was super dusty.

[@L4J20]

JOEY of the week 🤣💩

[@TheCrashingDad]

Lol 😂 poor Foster ..

[@joshyjosh00]

Jealous! Great Vid. Keep em comin

[@TheCrashingDad]

More blah blah vids on the way! 🤘🏼😂🤘🏼

[@jjr1314]

Total Joey move! Lol. Kinda cool that those that tuned into the Joey pod cast got the scoop on that! Uhgg. That climb though....worth it.. I enjoy the POV rides. Your still telling a story about your experience and sharing it. Don't stop doing things your way!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Thanks man! And yeah ... I wish I got good footage of Mr expensive-bike talking the talk, then eating it OtB 😂🤣😂

[@UnprofessionalKyle]

I relate to this so much, as I left NorCal to move to Colorado and start mountain biking lol can't wait to eventually ride Downieville! Disappointed I didn't get into mtb sooner

[@TheCrashingDad]

Seriously.... You have the same issue with trees as I do? They freak me out...and throw me off... Downieville looks freakin' AMAZING 🤯

[@UnprofessionalKyle]

@@TheCrashingDad I don't think I've even ridden in enough trees to know how I feel about them lol

[@havenoutdoors584]

That's a fun one for sure. I thought your bro in law's seat was just super low at the first of the vid when you passed him going up puke hill but he was at like 99% sag. Rough. haha.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Lol😂 he's in desperate need of a whole new bike! 🤣

[@mattdeso1672]

Duuude, that spine looks gnarly, despite the gopro effect!

[@TheCrashingDad]

It's crazy! So much better in person.... And yeah .. I'm glad I got that shot from down below with that other dude standing on top of it...

[@shredntread9600]

nice video. We are headed there in October. Do you think a longer travel bike is better vs a 130/120 down country bike?

[@TheCrashingDad]

Depends on the rider 😅 I think for this ride, a “down country” bike is probably best… you could even get away with a short travel XC bike, BUT you won’t hate it on a long travel bike 🤷🏽🤘🏽

[@mountaintime4276]

Great ride/review! You’re looking a little like Damone from Fast Times at Ridgemont High! 😃

[@TheCrashingDad]

Lol 😂 the ultimate goal is the ponytail!!! 🤘🏼🐎

[@SingletracksWhiskey]

Conditions looked perfect! Bummed I missed out.

[@TheCrashingDad]

But you got a great new car out of it!!! 🤘🏼

[@eysikal]

Where'd you end up having to park now that parking at the top isn't allowed?

[@TheCrashingDad]

Everyone was parking on the road before the construction.... But we went past it to find a lot about a mile down the road 🤷‍♂️

[@eysikal]

Hey thanks. Pretty impressed with your tackling of the spine, by the way. I’ve ridden that trail probably 15 times and I’ve never felt brave enough to ride entire ridge of it.

[@TheCrashingDad]

@@eysikal it's SCARY 😬 I'm glad SOMEONE here gets the magnitude 😂 I felt the pressure to conquer it though 😆🤦‍♂️ It really helped to walk the line first... Thanks!

[@boogalice]

Haha, we tried to get Reece Wallace to jump through that tree at 1:26 for a video shoot. It proved to be more challenging than it looks.

[@TheCrashingDad]

It DOES look sketchy AF 😬 Maybe some 600mm bars are in order? 😂

[@dgassert]

This is a great ride. I was definitely over my head and the elevation killed me coming from not far off of sea level. Thanks for the memories.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Glad you enjoyed it! It definitely was a pretty good time of year to do it.... I'm curious what it's like in the fall... And yeah... The air was THIN 😬

[@capamerica8453]

Somebody doesn't check their shock pressure much.

[@TheCrashingDad]

He's the type of rider who maybe rides once or twice a month...and doesn't fuss about settings or anything. He doesn't notice every little thing that we do 😂 He rode like a champ though...

[@michaelcunninghamthe5th157]

haha, "what are these big things with green on them" Love that! You should come out to western PA, and ride some trails that, I swear, are just made of roots! It sure makes the climbs THAT more "interesting" :)

[@TheCrashingDad]

What are these "RO-OTS" you speak of? 🤔 Lol... I love the new channel name 😂

[@michaelcunninghamthe5th157]

@@TheCrashingDad Glad you like the name, you started it :) Ro-Ots are little bastards, that are there just to make riding worse then riding on ice :)

[@rynoman03]

Going to SLC in August for a work trip. How long do you think the decent alone took?

[@TheCrashingDad]

Hmmm... Ours was pretty quick, because we ended it in th canyon to go back to the campsite. If we didn't stop, it probably would've been 30-45 minutes of descending... But the views, the spine... lunch... All adds stopped time 🤷🏼‍♂️😂

[@wasatchadventurer7227]

Just 1 of many the best trails in Utah. Looks like most the snow melted from when I went 4 weeks ago. Best to do that during the week or very early on a weekend.

[@TheCrashingDad]

I agree! Dang...those hikers 😂 I know there are many more trails in Utah I need to explore! Fortunately Moab is only 90 minutes from me (Grand junction, co) 😉

[@JamesStoup]

Yo where's my invite?

[@TheCrashingDad]

You would've loved camping with Mormon in-laws for pioneer day ... 😂🤦‍♂️

[@JamesStoup]

@@TheCrashingDad I would have loved it!! It's my favorite past time activity.

[@chameleonpogono]

Hey James, you would like the trails in the Wasatch area. Tons of trails with different varieties.

[@JamesStoup]

@@chameleonpogono I so want to ride it. And would have but I didn't get an invite... I guess it'll have to wait until another year.

[@chameleonpogono]

@@JamesStoup Not sure if I saw it on one of your videos, but do you have a camping trailer?

[@azdirtlife4280]

When I traveled to Utah for work back in the early 90s I would ride up there. Great place and nice video 👍👍. I need to ride up there again in those short periods I am not broken 🥺

[@TheCrashingDad]

Yeah... You need to STOP breaking yo-self!😬

[@lonewolf30531]

Thanks for the content . What is the length of your handle bars? 780mm?

[@TheCrashingDad]

🤘🏼 They are WAY too wide at 800mm 😂🤦‍♂️ Haven't cut them since I bought them....

[@lonewolf30531]

I’m curious to know if it’s uncomfortable ?

[@TheCrashingDad]

@@lonewolf30531 hmmmm... I LIKE the rise... But I've got old man back...and it's nicer to be more upright... But it definitely unweights the front a bit...so I have to really think about weighting the front end while turning and descending.. And climbing isn't the best with it... Kinda makes the front end wander (probably a combination of the high rise bars and my angle set headset...and 140 fork when it should be a 130 😂)

[@lonewolf30531]

The Crashing Dad , thanks .

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

I've actually done that ride several times. Scariest part: Mooses! Great stuff Sheyn!

[@TheCrashingDad]

No way! That would've been FAMAZING!🤯

[@steve230870]

Its definately weird seeing so much green in one of your videos, next there will be rain in one :) Nice one on puke hill. Keep going with the videos, they're great.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Thanks Steve! 🤘🏼😆🤘🏼 Yeah... Maybe I'll eventually get some wood features in there too 🤷‍♂️😂

[@TheMediocreMountainBiker]

Wow, how the heck were his pedals not hitting everything with his shock like that. Looks like it could have been the classic stuck-down scenario - I had that happen on my Rockshox Monarch.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Lol.... He managed to ride 🤷‍♂️😂 He's the kinda guy who goes MTBing once or twice a month and doesn't notice every little thing that we do 😂 Ignorance is bliss, right!? 😆

[@crjmoto]

I've got to figure out a way to do a year (or more) MTB road-trip...

[@TheCrashingDad]

Seriously.... Win the lotto? 🤔😂