Mountain Biking with a CHAINSAW! Clearing out the WOW trail after a crazy windstorm.

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  • čas přidán 19. 09. 2020
  • Tons of trees were blown over in a recent storm, so we rode the WOW trail in Utah with my Stihl chainsaw to cut them out and clear the singletrack!
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Komentáře • 441

  • @SethsBikeHacks
    @SethsBikeHacks Před 3 lety +505

    I’m not sure how many more awesome things you can cram into one video, Eric!

  • @Ryulin18
    @Ryulin18 Před 3 lety +54

    You complimented your kids more times in this one video than my parents did in my whole life. 10/10 parenting!

  • @MrSkipturner
    @MrSkipturner Před 3 lety +43

    In Tennessee, I pick up trash thrown on my farm all the time. When we took a trip out west, I not only didn’t see one piece of trash, I ran into a guy on a motorcycle with a chainsaw clearing a public trail for others. Love that mentality!

    • @shreddingwithsean5452
      @shreddingwithsean5452 Před 3 lety

      Not to put people down from the western part of the US but at my local jump spot I’ve probably brought 5 garbage bags in the last half a year and filled all of them with stuff people leave out there

    • @MrSkipturner
      @MrSkipturner Před 3 lety +1

      Shredding With Sean There will always be those that don’t respect nature, at least you are doing your part.

    • @PorterMTB
      @PorterMTB  Před 3 lety +4

      I know what you're talking about, I grew up in Kentucky. It would be nice if everyone could pick up after themselves! Haha

  • @oldshovel
    @oldshovel Před 3 lety +44

    Eric, you rock. I spent a few days cleaning up trees after the storm also, not on trails though.

    • @PorterMTB
      @PorterMTB  Před 3 lety +7

      Yeah that was a crazy storm wasn't it?? Hope you didn't have any property damage.

  • @jimmymarsden9455
    @jimmymarsden9455 Před 3 lety +30

    Totally awesome!! I like that you’re teaching your boys to take care of their trails!!!!

    • @PorterMTB
      @PorterMTB  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks! Yeah I'm trying to let them know they can't take trails for granted, we have to all help!

  • @The_RC_Dude
    @The_RC_Dude Před 3 lety +13

    I applaud you Eric, this guy is biking with a 50 pound chainsaw on his birthday to help clear fallen trees, happy birthday!!

  • @Kevin-ex2yb
    @Kevin-ex2yb Před 3 lety

    Another awesome video being a great dad and showing your kids how great it is to help the community out. Happy birthday!!

  • @ezralevy8364
    @ezralevy8364 Před 3 lety +50

    “It actually matches my bike that’s pretty sick” Eric porter 2020 happy birthday man! It matches so I guess it his kinda handy dandy to just keep a chainsaw on you. Soon enough someone is gonna invent a pocket chainsaw for u!

    • @nickrusso5058
      @nickrusso5058 Před 3 lety

      that is a thing, its a chain saw blade seth has on his channel

    • @somerandomguywastaken
      @somerandomguywastaken Před 3 lety

      @@nickrusso5058 it's shit mate

    • @PorterMTB
      @PorterMTB  Před 3 lety +2

      I would love to check out a small battery operated saw, this was a huge job though and needed the big dog!

  • @davishansen
    @davishansen Před 3 lety

    Thank you for helping maintain the trails! I LOVE the WOW trail and can't wait to ride it again.

  • @rwogmtb-ridingwitholdguy
    @rwogmtb-ridingwitholdguy Před 3 lety +5

    Another great video, love how yours have family, and mtb combined.

  • @boydcrowder4436
    @boydcrowder4436 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks Eric, you're an awesome trail ambassador .

    • @PorterMTB
      @PorterMTB  Před 2 lety

      Thanks! I hope to inspire more people to help with trails!

  • @shaunbeakley348
    @shaunbeakley348 Před 3 lety +8

    Happy Birthday, it's amazing to see you doing good stuff for your local community

    • @PorterMTB
      @PorterMTB  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks! We all have to work together to make rad stuff happen!

  • @grantnewell
    @grantnewell Před 3 lety +8

    Well happy birthday and great work on those trails

  • @calebmtb1370
    @calebmtb1370 Před 3 lety +1

    The world needs more people like you

  • @gravityalwayswins1434
    @gravityalwayswins1434 Před rokem +1

    Just found this while looking for chainsaw trail clearing vids. Nicely done Dad. I've cleared trail with chainsaw too. It's a great feeling knowing you likely saved someone from getting hurt. Thanks for vid.

    • @PorterMTB
      @PorterMTB  Před rokem

      Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! I love using my chainsaw as much as possible haha! Still get a great feeling of accomplishment every time I ride that trail!

  • @james-xq4ke
    @james-xq4ke Před 3 lety +19

    When I saw the title I thought you had lost your mind 😂

  • @chadallen978
    @chadallen978 Před 3 lety

    Thanks Eric. Much appreciation for all that hard work. Your family is rad too. Such great attitudes. That storm was insane!

  • @lishkathedegenerate9066
    @lishkathedegenerate9066 Před 3 lety +6

    At least no one is forgetting their name when they're riding with Eric. :)

  • @LovetheIPAs
    @LovetheIPAs Před 3 lety

    The vibe of your videos is awesome!! Everything is chill, fun, there's stuff to learn, and the scenery is super. I think I'd love this any time but in 2020, it heals my soul. Have fun, Porters!

  • @StevenBagley
    @StevenBagley Před 3 lety

    I love seeing you teach your kids to maintain trails! Where I live, there are very few people volunteering to help and most of them are older guys. Great seeing that there will be younger ones to keep it going.

  • @helloitsdawn
    @helloitsdawn Před 3 lety

    Happy Belated Birthday! I am glad everyone is safe. Keep up the great work on and off the trail.

  • @BobHanson
    @BobHanson Před 3 lety

    Thanks for taking the time to say hello to my son and I yesterday. That’s one thing I like about your videos. You include your kids. Keep up the good work!

    • @PorterMTB
      @PorterMTB  Před 3 lety

      Great to meet you guys! It's been really fun including my kids in these videos, they are loving it!

  • @jsgurss
    @jsgurss Před 3 lety

    Thanks for doing that clean-up! We tried to stay behind you, but those trees kept you from being ahead of us! It was a lot of "hike a bike." Heading out again tomorrow to admire your handiwork!

  • @drewziraldo5407
    @drewziraldo5407 Před 3 lety

    Awesome video! Thanks for helping maintain trails.

  • @ashlonsmith2808
    @ashlonsmith2808 Před 3 lety

    Eric my boys and I love watching your videos. They look forward to them every week. Thanks for the great example as a dad and trail steward.

  • @jeffgiles4330
    @jeffgiles4330 Před 3 lety

    Awesome. The Wow trail is one of the best in the Wasatch! Thank you for doing some good and showing an awesome example!

  • @kainpwnsu
    @kainpwnsu Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for your service! That's hard work and a heavy load. My kids IMMEDIATELY wanted to ride the Wow trail. We happen to be in Midway later this week and plan to ride it on Thursday, to check out your handiwork. :)

    • @PorterMTB
      @PorterMTB  Před 3 lety +1

      That's awesome, have a great ride!

  • @arne.munther
    @arne.munther Před 3 lety +1

    Been watching your videos for a while.
    I really like how great a dad your are ! ! ! ! ! Rock on!

    • @PorterMTB
      @PorterMTB  Před 3 lety

      That’s awesome, glad you’re enjoying them!! Have a great day!

  • @Sam-fy2xm
    @Sam-fy2xm Před 3 lety

    wow!! it was really fun and inspiring to watch you guys....!! thanks Eric for sharing this man....!

  • @Hasuku
    @Hasuku Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for your hard work. Your kids are very well mannered, you're raising them well! I rode this trail for the first time a few days ago and love it! It's too bad the fallen trees couldn't be used for optional skinnys/logrides but I understand that's not what WOW is for.

    • @PorterMTB
      @PorterMTB  Před 2 lety +1

      That's awesome! It's a really fun trail, I would love to make features out of that wood too! More fun trails coming in that zone in the future, check out wasatchtrails.org to stay up to date and support if you can!

  • @Ride4lifeR1_4life
    @Ride4lifeR1_4life Před rokem +1

    I hope lots of people see this and use it as examples of how to be a responsible rider and dad you are a great example safety first!

    • @PorterMTB
      @PorterMTB  Před rokem +1

      I hope so too, more people need to hear that message!

  • @kynan.bonnice
    @kynan.bonnice Před 3 lety

    This is the best family on CZcams u guys are the most happy people

  • @christopherzeiger5369
    @christopherzeiger5369 Před 3 lety +4

    Happy birthday Eric. Hope you have a nice day with your family 🤙🍰🎂

    • @PorterMTB
      @PorterMTB  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks! Have a great day as well!

  • @uwebehrend9734
    @uwebehrend9734 Před 3 lety +1

    Very cool that you help clearing up the trails!

  • @MTBTrailSherpa
    @MTBTrailSherpa Před 3 lety

    So great to see you teaching your kids how to give back and spend quality time with them also. don't know why there are haters on the channel but keep up the great work in riding and raising boys! I have 2 grown up of my own that I get to still ride with.

  • @lunathecatahoulaleoparddog5241

    You got me in to biking and I got 14 place in my state on my first race. Thank you.

    • @PorterMTB
      @PorterMTB  Před 3 lety

      That's awesome, congrats! Keep it up!

  • @gettin-sendy
    @gettin-sendy Před 3 lety

    This is like the ultimate birthday, just to finish the day with a beer. 👌

  • @lachlanneumann812
    @lachlanneumann812 Před 3 lety

    Excellent video Eric very thoughtful for you to repair trails on your birthday happy birthday and thank you

  • @johnschlaefflin2100
    @johnschlaefflin2100 Před 3 lety

    Happy birthday Eric! I rode the Wow last week and did what I could, but it wasn’t much without a chainsaw. Thanks for all your work on the trail, and the fun videos. Hope the rain yesterday helped the trails. John

    • @PorterMTB
      @PorterMTB  Před 3 lety

      Thanks! We already need more rain, can't believe how dry it's been this year. The trail could use some dirt work in spots, but it's useless without water.

  • @arf138
    @arf138 Před 3 lety +12

    oh.. those locals were stoked when they saw the chain saw sticking out of your pack.. rad.

    • @PorterMTB
      @PorterMTB  Před 3 lety +1

      Haha yeah they were, they ended up passing us pretty early on though so they did a lot hiking over trees!

  • @reillys7981
    @reillys7981 Před 3 lety

    Another sick video once again eric! Good to see your exposing your kids to trail-building and the outdoors nice and early on!

  • @joshcanada3786
    @joshcanada3786 Před 3 lety

    Thanks so much! The WoW trail is awesome, I hadnt ridden it since the windstorm so I had no idea there were so many trees down.

  • @RTBR_BTTL
    @RTBR_BTTL Před 3 lety +1

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY and thx for clearing up the trails nice bit of community work 🤩🤩

  • @rupedog
    @rupedog Před 3 lety

    Skills. ..trail maintenance and tree clearing is hard work. Kudos.

  • @terrydavis7389
    @terrydavis7389 Před 3 lety

    another great video, great work getting out and helping clear all the trails with the family.

  • @robertcreak910
    @robertcreak910 Před 3 lety

    This video was nice to everyone helping each other out 👍

  • @cb6866
    @cb6866 Před 3 lety

    Thank you......and happy birthday. Be safe man.

  • @bentyler5704
    @bentyler5704 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the chain saw run down. Used my electric one for months not know bar oil existed, it’s helpful stuff.

  • @jack_themac2917
    @jack_themac2917 Před 3 lety +1

    Love your videos I wish my dad was like you thank you for uploading great content

  • @johnnelson1907
    @johnnelson1907 Před 3 lety

    Road this trail today. Thanks for all your work!

  • @oligc9440
    @oligc9440 Před 3 lety +1

    Hey dude!
    I’m sorry I’m a bit late to say happy birthday but hopefully u had a great one! I’ve been loving your videos and your the one who inspired me to build and ride dirt jumps. One day I wish I could come see u but I’m in Australia :( but that doesn’t stop me from loving ur videos. I hope your kids grow up to be like you and I hope ur jumps are staying up great.
    Big fan- oli

  • @TanmayaKumarNayak
    @TanmayaKumarNayak Před 3 lety

    Love the way u give back to your community, have fun stay safe 👍

  • @larsswenson5046
    @larsswenson5046 Před 3 lety

    Wow is one of my favorite trails in Utah. Thanks for cleaning it up!

  • @forrestnelson7351
    @forrestnelson7351 Před 3 lety

    Great to see riders doing their part, great video!

  • @ChrisL-iw6zp
    @ChrisL-iw6zp Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the hard work🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @eli.braun9894
    @eli.braun9894 Před 3 lety

    Glad to see your kids riding a hardtail. I think it’s best to grow up on a hardtail until late high school because it makes you a better rider and forces you to pick better lines

    • @PorterMTB
      @PorterMTB  Před 3 lety +1

      I totally agree, hardtails are the best way to learn!

  • @sbinnala14
    @sbinnala14 Před 3 lety

    Man. Eric is such a great guy.

  • @Jackson-nm3of
    @Jackson-nm3of Před 10 měsíci +2

    Milo has got a go pro on his helmet. Finally! 🎉

    • @PorterMTB
      @PorterMTB  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Yeah we've got great gopro footage from him on the Whistler trip, coming out soon!

  • @patrickjohnson8264
    @patrickjohnson8264 Před 3 lety

    Happy birthday! Love to see you put working on the trails

  • @devinhowells1727
    @devinhowells1727 Před 3 lety

    dude! thanks for clearing the trails!

  • @loganhadfield2531
    @loganhadfield2531 Před 3 lety +1

    Hey Eric love your vids I reckon your one of the best youtubers out ther you deserve way more have a good day anyway!

  • @abrahamblinkin475
    @abrahamblinkin475 Před 3 lety

    Happy birthday Eric! Love you Seth and Alex’s channels

  • @speedster2
    @speedster2 Před 3 lety

    Your kids have a GREAT attitude.

  • @jamesheymans8215
    @jamesheymans8215 Před 3 lety +1

    Lets try to get Eric to 100K before 2021. his content is amazing

    • @PorterMTB
      @PorterMTB  Před 3 lety

      Let's do it!!!! Tell your friends, and thanks for the support!

  • @minimtb3154
    @minimtb3154 Před 3 lety

    Yay! 100 thousand subs! Congrats! 🎉 Love the channel. You’ve inspired me to make my channel!

  • @ultimatebiking5283
    @ultimatebiking5283 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for clearing out that trail Eric! That is so cool. Also happy b day

  • @johnschlaefflin2100
    @johnschlaefflin2100 Před 3 lety

    Some parts of the trail are pretty beat up with brake check bumps, and I think you’re right, not much we can do till we get more rain. But right now with the colors going off and your work, still I think the best trail we have in the area. I loved all the pine needles on the trail, it felt like some sort of Christmas ride. Take care, John

  • @mtbrwannabe5484
    @mtbrwannabe5484 Před 3 lety +1

    Happy birthday from Australia mate . Strength to you and your amazing family 🤘.

  • @knolysjohnson7244
    @knolysjohnson7244 Před 3 lety +2

    Really cool that trail has a lot of variety!!

    • @PorterMTB
      @PorterMTB  Před 3 lety

      Yeah it's crazy how different the trail is from top to bottom!

  • @rupedog
    @rupedog Před 3 lety

    Ur birthday, but ur giving the trail users a present...clear trail. 🤘👏👏👏👏👏
    Happy birthday!

  • @mckayflake1590
    @mckayflake1590 Před 3 lety +1

    Going to ride this trail today thanks a ton your a legend

  • @masonr6815
    @masonr6815 Před 2 lety +1

    I love it how u don’t care how big the tree is and I love all your amazing videos on the back yard jumps and my favourite one is the water slide it would mean the world to me if u gave me a shout out in one of your back yard trail vid because I love kickers and cruising threw pump track thx so much for the content and keep it up

    • @PorterMTB
      @PorterMTB  Před 2 lety

      Hey what's up! I love using the chainsaw, it's a great tool. The waterslides are really fun too, can't wait till the snow melts so we can ride them again!

  • @TylerOstergaard
    @TylerOstergaard Před 3 lety

    ah man love the wow trail will for sure have to check out your work on it

  • @RandysRides
    @RandysRides Před 3 lety +1

    Pretty cool, man. Showing the kids that their efforts benefit everyone. Some side line jumps would be a fun addition to that trail. :) The same for some features. Something progressive to learn on.

    • @PorterMTB
      @PorterMTB  Před 3 lety +1

      I would love more side hits! Haha just need to find time to build them!

  • @blahkaymtb5127
    @blahkaymtb5127 Před 3 lety

    Awesome video and happy birthday!!!!

  • @atraildog
    @atraildog Před 3 lety

    We hit this trail on a 2020 West trip from PA y'all's so blessed to have so many epic trails in UTAH

  • @planeandsimple431
    @planeandsimple431 Před 3 lety

    You're the best, dude. Happy Birthday!
    Your sons are going to be such good fathers.

    • @PorterMTB
      @PorterMTB  Před 3 lety

      Thanks!! I'm doing my best, that's all we can do!

  • @benstanbrookmtb
    @benstanbrookmtb Před 5 měsíci +2

    Eric on his birthday: what should I do today - I know i'll go biking with a 50lbs chainsaw, that will be fun! Great video eric!

    • @PorterMTB
      @PorterMTB  Před 4 měsíci

      Haha exactly, someone had to do it! I love working on trails too! Thanks!

    • @benstanbrookmtb
      @benstanbrookmtb Před 4 měsíci

      Same here. Digging is nearly as fun as riding

  • @thebarofclay6100
    @thebarofclay6100 Před 3 lety

    Fantastic work there keeping trails open... Think that bar tho has seen better days 😉

    • @PorterMTB
      @PorterMTB  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks! Yeah the bar and saw are 12 years old or so, but they have plenty of life left!

  • @deangoding2127
    @deangoding2127 Před 3 lety

    Great video awesome to see you guys give back to the community and your love for the sport mate keep up the great work. 👍🇦🇺🤓

  • @marysvillellsponsor9784

    Awesome video and happy birthday whenever you filmed it!

  • @BenKickert
    @BenKickert Před 3 lety

    Awesome! I will occasional throw a dewalt recip saw in my trail pack if I think there may be some stuff that needs cutting out, but I have yet to work all the way up to the full chainsaw. Well done!

  • @artboytidwell
    @artboytidwell Před 3 lety

    Awesome dude of the year award winner for sure!

  • @tnationmusic9197
    @tnationmusic9197 Před 3 lety

    Nice I hope you enjoyed the ride

  • @x9hyped29
    @x9hyped29 Před 2 lety

    Milo and owen cam are the best

  • @charliemtbaustralia5308

    Awesome riding

  • @venicealmeda5416
    @venicealmeda5416 Před 3 lety

    This youtube channel deserves more views and subsciber

  • @LeeErnstGroup
    @LeeErnstGroup Před 2 lety +1

    Good work men!

  • @isaacgoeltl3132
    @isaacgoeltl3132 Před 3 lety

    Happy Birthday Eric!!!

  • @damonbassett6843
    @damonbassett6843 Před 3 lety

    Best episode yet!

  • @thelegendnoah9089
    @thelegendnoah9089 Před 3 lety +1

    What an inspiration

  • @allenkitpalen4626
    @allenkitpalen4626 Před 3 lety

    That was awesome man mountain biking is my favorite too😁✌✌😍😍😍

  • @keiran9679
    @keiran9679 Před 3 lety

    Happy birthday Eric Have a good one!

  • @Mtbwitheddie
    @Mtbwitheddie Před 3 měsíci

    Wow I’m jealous hope that can be soon and ride with my boy. Awesome vid

  • @charliewallace1803
    @charliewallace1803 Před 3 lety +2

    Keep up the good work dude

  • @calinfloyd
    @calinfloyd Před 3 lety

    That storm was crazy!

  • @K2Rclan2
    @K2Rclan2 Před 3 lety +1

    Impressive how many trails are out there!

    • @PorterMTB
      @PorterMTB  Před 3 lety +1

      I know, we didn't even have time to ride very many trails, I'll have to go back for more!

  • @arvenjay
    @arvenjay Před 3 lety

    Love this family

  • @Hunter-to1bu
    @Hunter-to1bu Před 3 lety +1

    Yay a another video

  • @JenkinsB
    @JenkinsB Před 3 lety

    good stuff Porters!