When I first arrived in Sedona in 2023, I had no intentions to ride the big 3 H's: High on The Hogs, HiLine, and Hangover.
I set out on my first ride down Slim Shady to Templeton and was absolutely stoked at the quality of trail. Instantly, it made sense why so many people raved about the Sedona MTB scene.
The Rock was grippy, and the geology made for clean rolling g lines between layers of rock. If you've heard of hero dirt, we'll then you might get it when I say this was hero Rock.
That year, I was able to check off The Hogs and HiLine. Both felt like real accomplishment, and I was proud of myself for riding each.
Still, I couldn't help but wonder if I was capable of riding Hangover. I had heard all kinds of stories and watched plenty of videos. But the GoPro effect is real.
I needed to see for myself. But, it would take me a year before I could build up the courage to hit it. A summer of riding in Squamish helped me gain confidence on steep rock faces, and I thought I had this in the bag.
My first attempt, however, was rather unsuccessful. My nerves got the best of me, and I bumbled my way down.
I needed redemption and found it on this ride despite the terrifying conditions.
00:00 Intro
00:16 A warning about the wind
00:33 Meeting Harry
00:55: Starting Hangover MTB Trail
02:00 The First Tough DH Move
03:09 That One Move No One Talks About
05:01 The Rock Slab/Rock Roll Intro
06:28 The Bench Is The Hardest Part (For Me)
08:11 The Thumbnail Spot
10:45 Back to the Exposure/ Downhill
12:05 Hangover's Famous Stair Step Slab
13:43 One Last Tricky Move
14:19 Harry's Amazing Save
15:45 Munds Wagon Conclusion
7 июл 2024
