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Amanda Hamilton
Registrace 26. 01. 2011
Scooting around on a mountain bike in cool places
MTB Injury Update: August 2024
A quick update and some details of my injury and how it happened. Thanks again for all of the well wishes, I can't wait to see you guys on the trail!
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Eat, Pedal, Descend, Repeat: Big Ride Day!
zhlédnutí 496Před 21 dnem
Get out the snacks and the small bike, we are gonna be spending some time on the mountain! Another training ride in the Sandias, I try to dial in my nutrition a bit more. It was a hot one out there and I definitely battled my brain on this one, I hope you enjoy following along!
BENT ROTORS and BROKEN BRAKES! Trestle Bike Park Day 2!
zhlédnutí 648Před 28 dny
We hit the immaculate trails at Trestle Bike Park once again! Saturday means crowded trails and some carnage, but we still had a great time. After miles of flow, Sam and I decided that Trestle reminds us of one of our favorite flow factories in the country... can you guess where we are thinking of?
Trestle First Hits! FLOWIEST BIKE PARK in the USA?
zhlédnutí 1,4KPřed měsícem
Sam hijacked the camera today! We ventured north to one of the flowiest bike parks in the USA, Trestle in Winter Park Colorado. This video is Sam, myself, and our friend Jacob checking out all of the trails and enjoying the smooth sailing all day.
RAW TRAIL WEDNESDAY: Day Trip
zhlédnutí 223Před měsícem
Day Trip at Trestle Bike Park! One of the newer trails on the mountain with a great combo of some tech and flow. Trailforks link here: www.trailforks.com/trails/day-trip/
Clunking through the CHUNK on New Trails!
zhlédnutí 294Před měsícem
We slow things down today and try three new trails that we have never ridden before! We always stick to the downhill trails at our local system and have ignored the more technical trail-riding style routes.. time to change that! After a big rain storm, Sam and I hit 10k, Tree Spring, and Oso Corredor to put our trail riding skills to the test. Spoiler alert, the skills are rusty!
RAW TRAIL WEDNESDAY: Armijo
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Armijo is used as both a climbing trail and descending trail, and the descent is so fantastic! Hop on board with Sam as he chases through the pines and rivers down Armijo, one of the Sandia's most popular gems. Link to Trailforks: www.trailforks.com/trails/armijo/
Enduro FLOW at Glorieta!
zhlédnutí 841Před měsícem
Sam and I take to the trails at our favorite trail center in New Mexico, Glorieta! Today is Sam's birthday, so we ride his two favorite trails: Holy Mole and Chili Dog. We focus on pedaling less and flowing more, while also checking out some new and old features on Chili Dog.
RAW TRAIL WEDNESDAY: Horse Bypass DH
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Horse Bypass DH today, a chunky, loose trail in the Sandias. It's so close to the trailhead so you can do a quick 4 mile loop on a weeknight if you are running short on time! Trailforks link here, we start the trail at the end and take it to the beginning: www.trailforks.com/trails/horse-bypass-upper/
FREERIDE PROGRESSION at Angel Fire Bike Park!
zhlédnutí 956Před měsícem
Follow along as I follow some of the steeziest riders I know at Angel Fire as we ride the easiest to the hardest freeride trails at Angel Fire! If you are wondering where to start on your jump progression at this bike park, this is the video for you. We will start on Boulderdash and make our way all the way up to Candyland. Thank you to Lukas, Nate, Trevor, Sam, and Bailyn for letting me chase ...
RAW TRAIL WEDNESDAY: Duke
zhlédnutí 344Před 2 měsíci
We are doing the sweetest blue tech linkup at Angel Fire today! Duke - Lazy Suzan - Unleaded - High Octane - Boulder Dash. This is a great link up if you want to get a taste of Angel Fire's notorious tech without braving the double black trails! Trailforks link: www.trailforks.com/trails/duke-69242/
Smooth is FAST! Downhill Practice and Analysis!
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Smooth is FAST! Downhill Practice and Analysis!
When the Lift Dies, we DRIVE! Winsor DH Lap with Molly!
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When the Lift Dies, we DRIVE! Winsor DH Lap with Molly!
Getting High at the Local Trails! VERT TRAINING RIDE!
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Getting High at the Local Trails! VERT TRAINING RIDE!
These Ladies are INSANE! Freeride Shenanigans in Arkansas
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These Ladies are INSANE! Freeride Shenanigans in Arkansas
Ripping Slaughter Pen During a RAINY Bikefest 2024!
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Ripping Slaughter Pen During a RAINY Bikefest 2024!
HERO DIRT at Angel Fire Bike Park Opening Weekend 2024!
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HERO DIRT at Angel Fire Bike Park Opening Weekend 2024!
A FAMILY AFFAIR: The Hamilton's SICK Edit!
zhlédnutí 304Před 3 měsíci
A FAMILY AFFAIR: The Hamilton's SICK Edit!
RIPPING NEW MEXICO'S BEST BLUE DOWNHILL TRAILS
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RIPPING NEW MEXICO'S BEST BLUE DOWNHILL TRAILS
Rake and Ride Part 2! This Did NOT End How We Expected!
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Rake and Ride Part 2! This Did NOT End How We Expected!
STEEP LOOSE TRAILS! RAKE AND RIDE NEW MEXICO'S TOUGHEST DESERT DESCENT
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STEEP LOOSE TRAILS! RAKE AND RIDE NEW MEXICO'S TOUGHEST DESERT DESCENT
The Best Trails in Placitas you Haven't Ridden!
zhlédnutí 647Před 6 měsíci
The Best Trails in Placitas you Haven't Ridden!
Placitas Mountain Biking - New Mexico’s Desert Gem!
zhlédnutí 306Před 6 měsíci
Placitas Mountain Biking - New Mexico’s Desert Gem!
Freeride and Fall Colors at Angel Fire Bike Park
zhlédnutí 159Před 10 měsíci
Freeride and Fall Colors at Angel Fire Bike Park
Black Diamond Trails at Deer Valley Bike Park
zhlédnutí 284Před rokem
Black Diamond Trails at Deer Valley Bike Park
Holy Mole - Glorieta, New Mexico Mountain Biking
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Holy Mole - Glorieta, New Mexico Mountain Biking
Challenge Trail - Sandia Crest Downhill
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Challenge Trail - Sandia Crest Downhill
Love that ride!
@@travelthenarrowtrail8660 such a classic route! 😍
Thanks for the the update. Glad you didn’t need surgery but hope you are doing okay physically and mentally girl!
Sorry to hear this. Take the time to heal up properly. If you remember we met at Bentonville at the Castle. My friend Matt that was with me just had a knee replacement surgery and he is out till Jan. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
You all were sending !!!!
holy shit that is insane.. Sorry YO!!
Get well soon
Wishing you the best on your recovery. Last summer I wrecked on a super easy turn...front tire slid and buckled on itself. I fell to the side. Landed wrong and ended up with a level 3 AC joint separation (Clavicle / shoulder blade). I completely tore 3 tendons. As with you, they said surgery would not help anything heal any faster than leaving it alone. It took 10 months for me to be able to start riding again. But I am old and healing is slow. Hope your recovery is a little faster.
🔥🔥
Looks like you are flying🙏
Oh man I hope you feel better soon. I know you will be back soon🙏🙏
Wishing you a speedy recovery. I'm so sorry that happened. Thinking of you 🖤💜🖤
Also, isn't it crazy that crashes happen in those low key/non descrip areas!?
@@bikesbrewsbasecamp dude for real! But on a positive note, I’m not scared of the trail I wrecked on. Like if I died on some crazy feature I think I would be, so I’m excited to get on that trail again!
I feel your pain. Just recovered from shoulder surgery and started riding again after 9 months off the bike. Six weeks into riding pulled a lower back muscle because I was to proud to ask for help lifting something heavy. Don't be like me 😊. A good PT person will have you back to 100% in no time. Your videos inspire me to ride! Looking forward to seeing more.
@@PitDaddy aw wow nine months off! But you are proving it just takes time to get back at it. Definitely nervous to build my confidence back up but I’m excited to stick with the process of healing.
What a bummer! Hang in there and wish you the best for a speedy recovery!
out here tearing ligaments i never even heard of
@@TheLeesto bro my literal thought 😂 my surgeon was running through the list and I’m like “ok but wtf is that even”
Bummer!
Best wishes for a full recovery! I am dealing with a similar situation now. I can say it is worth taking the time you need to recover and that PT is definitely worth it. It’s hard being off the bike but it’s worth the comeback being even stronger than before.
@@JamesLG4 thanks for the encouragement! The time down will be good for overall healing, I’ve had a really busy season! And happy to hear that about PT, really want to lean into that and find a great one!
Awww Camanda that crash description.... Ooof. So sorry honey. Wishing you full healing and recovery along with mental clarity and emotional well being. Love you lots. 💜
@@mtbsheenqueen love you mami
😢 sorry about the news Amanda. It could be worse for sure, glad you got some clarity & can work on your recovery. We'll miss your videos! But more importantly, take care of your health & yourself. 👊🤘🙏
@@2Philthy you’re a real OG, thanks man!
@amandaham1294 of course! I'll be giving you thumbs up on your Strava to cheer you on. At least you can spin in some sort of way. I'm Phil Ortiz on Strava BTW. Cheers yo!
Heal up. Do all the PT.
@@lars_atx yo know it, that’s gonna be my main focus these next months!
So sorry to hear about your accident. Get well soon.
@@garyharmon5386 thanks Gary!
🙏🏽🦴🦴🙏🏽
Heal quickly Amanda!
@@JDMc2.0 thanks man, appreciate that!
If you are judging Bentonville and Trestle JUST by the trails (which is an injustice to B-ville) then yeah I can kind of agree with you. I just rode Trestle for the 1st time last week and have been to B-ville a couple dozen times. Will say this, in B-ville it's easy to session a jump or section that is just beyond your reach, has oxygen and is cheap/free. Trestle has uninterrupted elevation, low humidity and epic views.
@@onlysendsmtb ok that’s so true, Bville has really unmatched vibes and the integration of trails throughout the town is so unique! Yeah I was thinking just of the really well taken care of flow trails and how they are similar in that regard!
Nice ridin! Hope to see you all up there sometime!
Can't get enough of Challenge!
@@luiscuadros2 we are so lucky to have it so close to home!
Sick ride Amanda!! I love doing big climbs and longer rides these days. I just turned 40 and want to remain in good shape and health. Obviously descending & just being outdoors in nature is the fun part, but I've been getting more out of longer rides. I try and do one shorter ride a week about 10-12, then one between 13-18 and one over 20. I honestly don't really train for anything. It just feels good to be in good shape & getting outside away from the city & people is good medicine for my head. I've thought about doing races but can never bring myself to do it, I just like to ride. I dont enjoy climbing the road much I like being in the trees so I climb up from Sulphur Canyon area and theres a couple different trails I take up depending on how much I wana suffer. lol. I gotta figure out a calorie/carb mix like you. I ditched buying liquid IVs & ELMNT because of price and started doing my own SeaSalt with Crystal light for flavor which has been doing the trick, but eating too much or certain things to get carbs makes my stomache feel crappy when riding, so I gotta figure something else out instead of GU which I feel helps me a lot. Anyways great videos, nice to see someone local sharing videos of our awesome local trails, theres really not many if anyone around here that does. I love the Sandias so much, they are underrated. Sorry for my super long comment, I'm bored off my ass trying to stay entertained until all these symptoms go away & can get out to the trails. Have a good rest of your weekend and heal up so we get more videos! Phil Ortiz
@@2Philthy oh no I’m sad to hear you are sick! I’m also stuck at home with a busted up leg, so I appreciate your long comment LOL. Yeah I can’t believe how complicated the fueling part of long rides can be, especially when it’s hot out! I’m really bummed I had to take a hard stop with training this summer, but I know I’ll come back stronger and continue to learn. I think I’m going to make a video making my carb mix just to share for anyone who is curious! I went that way to save money and I’m pretty happy with its performance, my stomach issues in this video was interesting but they ended up being minor, luckily.
Great riding by you and Sam. Great video. Looks like a fun trail. Pedal safe
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Blue diamonds on the tree might signify a blue XC ski trail not a blue MTB trail.
Yep you are totally correct! They are really high up on the tree, definitely meant for XC skiing :D While I was riding I was just being snarky and confused lol
I am so glad I found your channel. You have wonderful content. I have to say as a Coloradoan - youre absolutely right. Trestle is definitely Bentonville of the West. :)
@@nuclearfroststudios thank you for the kind words! And I’m so happy you agree! I had so much fun at trestle and could just ride all day, it’s awesome to have those super fun, well cared for parks for everyone to enjoy!
That girl is shredding it❗️👍
about the olympia lift elevation: Winter Park has something like 25 lifts and only 3 run in the summer. Panoramic only runs during winter and takes you up to 12,060 feet and the bowl. I've been dreaming of a trail descending from Pano for years.
but yea welcome to the beach, sandy as fuck out here
@@TheLeesto omg great point! Maybe that’s why I was surprised bc I felt like I was way higher in the winter 😂 wow could you imagine a “Top of the World” type descent at Trestle? It’s already such a sweet park but that would be special.
@@amandaham1294there’s a road that goes to the top of pano if your up for a climb
Love your video style and you are sick on a bike. Headed to AF wendsday from Texas and my goal is to clear all hippo and candy this year. Stay making sick content
@@Waylon151 yo good luck on the trails!! They JUST cleaned up the last two berms and big table on Hippo and they are running so minty right now 😍 have fun and safe travels this week!
I’ve only been to Bentonville once and Trestle once but I can see your analogy of the two places. The big thing that both share is that you can stay on the trails all day. You can take the gondola up at Trestle and stay up on the mountain all day if you wanted to. I would take the gondola up at opening and ride till lunch then take the gondola back up and ride until closing. Basically only coming back down to the Trestle village once the whole day. You can do the same at Bentonville on the trail system. My favorite park is Angel Fire but it is an up and down affair all day.
@@JamesLG4 yes that’s a great way to put it! We rode over 40 miles the first day and were so surprised at how great we felt. Everything was so smooth and built so well, it was hard to get tired!
Great video, I'm surprised that you don't have more subs, keep it up :D
@@Mr_Meow64 thanks for watching!
Going to AF for 1 week in September. I've never been to big mountain riding. I'm stoked to experience it!
@@justsayin3600 woooo I hope you have an amazing trip!
I rode Oso corridor back in 2016 so it’s been around for awhile. It’s great 👍🏼
@@gaberomero1740 oh amazing! I definitely thought that was a new alternate down - I did like it a little more than tree spring, I can’t wait to get on it again!
Been riding Oso Corredor and Tree Spring since about 2006/7ish back in my XC days on a HT. Crashed a few times on Tree Spring going up and down; also gotta watch out for hikers as it is a super popular trail with them. Oso use to be a solid blue trail, don't know about now. Also the trail was named due to many bear sightings before it was built. The bike/chairlift symbol on the sign was for the ski area before they took down lift #1 when they rebuilt the restaurant Ten 3; the lift was too close to the construction area and they never put it back up when it was finished.
Awesome riding by you guys and awesome video. Beautiful scenery. I think I heard your husband mention spicy chicken and Nashville. My daughter lives there and she has mentioned Hattie B’s Hot Chicken. Pedal safe
@@garyharmon5386 thanks Gary and thanks for watching!
Wow , You were really puffin !
Yes🙏🙌
Sick
Lovin that Kona!
@@DandyHippo wooo I love that bike so much!
The blue diamonds are "blazes" to mark cross country ski trails in the winter. That's why they are placed high up in the tree trees.
@@luiscuadros2 ahhhh that makes a lot of sense! Also that’s really cool - I might bust out some snowshoes this winter and explore that again!