Thomas Vanderham & Veronique Sandler Build and Ride a New Alpine Trail in 'Born from the Backcountry'
 | British Columbia’s Kootenay mountains contain some of the world’s most unforgiving—and beautiful—terrain. The peaks, ridges and valleys of the region are remote, extensive and rugged, creating the opportunity for a backcountry experience like no other. Less than four miles as the crow flies from Retallack Lodge lies Antoine Basin, a heavily mined, yet seemingly untapped valley, especially when it comes to trailbuilding. Born from the Backcountry, a new film from Freehub Magazine, follows Thomas Vanderham, Veronique Sandler and the Retallack build crew as they spend a week camping and creating in this place of endless potential. |
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16 Comments
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scblurlt
(Jun 25, 2020 at 9:28)
such smooth riding from both , Veronica looks so at home on that terrain , is rampage calling
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skimtb1
FL (Jun 25, 2020 at 9:08)
Looks sweet! Can't wait to go poach it!
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partswhore
(Jun 25, 2020 at 11:45)
It's not poaching. It's crown land. Get on it!
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tiredsoul
(Jun 25, 2020 at 13:05)
Hit me up. ATV access...
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lightningskull
(Jun 25, 2020 at 21:36)
it's so easy, so many clutch camping spots around there too
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partswhore
(Jun 25, 2020 at 11:45)
Gotta be the best foreign tourist trails in BC.
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liv2mountainbike2
(Jun 25, 2020 at 16:29)
Who needs an e-bike when you can just use a helicopter!
- 1 0
Zuman
(Jun 25, 2020 at 18:18)
When is Veronique signature bike coming? Wonder what kind of bike she prefers more.
- 1 0
coryzzz
(Jun 25, 2020 at 16:14)
I was there last year.. sweet zone
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j-p-i
(Jun 25, 2020 at 17:01)
So what's the trail name then?
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esstinkay
(Jun 26, 2020 at 23:17)
that was such a pleasure to watch.
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deeker
(Jun 25, 2020 at 13:18)
Kootenays rock
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lord-01
FL (Jun 25, 2020 at 10:13)
Was that Tahnée old Transition?
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