September 19, 2011
Plain and simple; our passion requires dedication, tenacity, sticktoitiveness, the ability to endure pain, and the heart of a champion. This applies to almost any discipline of riding. Downhilling, well that also requires balls. And yeah, I want a chick with balls. Why? Cause the world will run over anyone without em. This past weekend, I gained a level of respect for my girl that cannot be measured outside of MTB. After going on maybe two XC rides, ever, she went downhilling. And I’m not talking about some baby mountain. She rode Highland Mountain Bike Park. And for those that don’t know, Highland is LIVE. There’s some big shit on them-there slopes. My girl nailed it and came out a stronger rider more stoked on the sport than ever. Amanda, big congrats. You’re a rider now and you made us all proud.
I’ve established a pattern when exploring a new park;
Seems this strategy keeps me focused without going overboard. On this trip, however, I started bugging about about skipping certain things here and there. Beat myself up on it for a day or so. Good with it now. Why? Cause I hit bigger shit than I ever hit before. Didn’t follow anyone into it either. For a guy who just started (formally) downhilling last year, I’m in good shape. So what you’re getting below is a mini overview of the park. The action shots will come next year. (pssst – I have some Go-Pro footage from this trip in my back pocket. Stay tuned for another post.)
The lift line on Saturday. A good crowd.
Like I said, MTB chicks rule. So do good friends.
Estimated 15 foot drop. Hit this. Cleaned it. Baller.
G.Lessner and the Commencals. He was on fire this trip.
Intermediate lines under the lift.
View from behind going up.
Hard to tell, but possibly a 20 foot drop. Cleaned it. Super baller.
Wall ride. Royally botched this.
Big table / Pass-through tunnel.
Highland was an awesome time & MTB Chicks do rock!
Amanda Rocked it! Super excited for the next trip!
right on Tess. thanks for the comment. you guys were great! thanks so much for helping amanda along.