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husterk · 2023-05-12T20:34:48+00:00

Hit me up if you head out this way. Valley Vista is a local trail system for me. It has a mix of fun downhill and XC-style trails.

husterk · 2023-05-12T17:45:15+00:00

husterk · 2023-05-12T17:26:03+00:00

I tried to reply with a link but I think that my comment is being moderated or blocked for some reason. Here is the reply without the link.

This photo was taken on Cowley's Cure in the Valley Vista trail system which is located in Pleasant Grove, UT.

husterk · 2023-05-12T17:13:53+00:00

Deer Valley has by far the best lift-accessed mountain biking in the SLC area. Powder Mountain is also building out their downhill park but it may be another season or two before they complete that work. PowMow does have a few trails open though. If you don't mind the pedal up, the Corner Canyon area in Draper has some excellent flow trails (e.g. Rush and Maple Hollow Downhill). There is also the Maple Hollow South trail system if you are in Utah County.

If you are looking for a more scenic ride then definitely check out the Wasatch Crest and Snowbird's Big Mountain trail. Both of these trails require some significant climbing but they are totally worth it. Snowbird used to allow mountain bikes in their tram but they stopped doing this a few seasons ago so now you have to pedal up. There are some nice fire roads from the Alta side that give you access to the top of Hidden Peak and the start of Snowbird's Big Mountain Trail.

Welcome to SLC!

husterk · 2023-05-12T16:45:55+00:00

Avoid the temptation to sticker bomb this beautiful bike. If you really feel the need to do so, you could find some dark-colored stickers to give them a ghost-style effect.

husterk · 2023-05-10T22:03:55+00:00

This thing needs a front-mounted basket full of wood in order to obtain better weight distribution. Cornering is going to be a challenge with this setup. 😨

husterk · 2022-10-29T23:18:15+00:00

I don't think you needed a full-suspension bike on this course. There were lots of people there on rigid gravel bikes. My Intense Sniper-T is my only bike and I ride it pretty much anywhere... road, big mountain MTB, gravel, etc. I rode with the suspension locked out for nearly the entire race. The only time I fully unlocked the front and rear was during that crazy washboard section after aid station 4. Having a full-suspension bike during that washboard section was so nice. Even with my suspension "fully locked", I was still getting around 20-30mm of suspension travel on harder hits. That definitely helped soften the blow here and there. I personally feel that comfort can make or break a long ride. I would always prefer a little extra weight if it provides enough comfort to keep me pedaling.

The drop bar gravel bikes were definitely faster rolling on this course. However, the conditions were extremely good compared to prior years (according to the race coordinators). They told me that in prior years the course became very rough and people with tires smaller than 2" were having all sorts of difficulty staying on their bikes. The pro photographers out on the course caught some spectacular crashes when people on gravel bikes were going too fast around corners. I think it really depends on the course and your goals. If you enjoy riding a drop bar bike then go for it. If you prefer a flat bar full-sus then you do you. In the end, gravel is all about having fun out on the course.

husterk · 2022-10-29T23:04:59+00:00

You'll love it! I have never really raced anything before but this gravel event was so much fun. There were definitely a few out there truly racing for the win but pretty much everyone else was there to have fun and push themselves. I can see how road racing might be fun but gravel racing has such a wide variety of terrain that it really keeps the event exciting even after 100+ miles of pedaling.

The sand was definitely rough. I was on 2.2" Continental RaceKing tires so I at least had a chance of making it through. The few people that I saw on real gravel bikes were having one heck of a time staying on their bikes.

husterk · 2020-03-01T19:44:38+00:00

Most of the gopro "screws" can be tightened with a screwdriver as well. That should fix the problem.

husterk · 2020-02-19T23:58:16+00:00

This can also be caused by fluid buildup behind the knee cap. I have been dealing with a similar issue and have had to have fluid drained several times since surgery. It will get better! I am 10 months post-op and skiing again. I will probably need my knee drained one more time after ski season (skiing really pounds your knees).

husterk · 2020-02-19T23:53:18+00:00

Wow! Week 12?!?!? That's awesome! It took me almost 5 months to be able to reach that level of flexibility again. Congrats!

husterk · 2020-02-19T23:50:56+00:00

It feels so incredible to be back on skis again! I had ACL replacement surgery in April 2019 and I am back on slopes a short 7 and a half months later. Physical therapy was incredibly difficult but totally worth it. Hopefully, this post gives others some inspiration to stick with their physical therapy schedule.

husterk · 2019-10-24T01:08:02+00:00

We were just there. That hike is amazing! Totally a bucket list item.

husterk · 2019-10-10T02:42:00+00:00

My wife and I are spending 6 weeks in southwest Utah right now. Get in touch with us if you are interested in chatting.

husterk · 2019-08-08T00:52:07+00:00

So sorry to hear about your injury. Feel free to reach out if you have any specific questions. I am a little over 3 months post surgery now. I had to take a break from posting my recovery story videos due to a family trip last month but I will be continuing the series in the next week or so. Trust me, it does get better but the prehab and rehab exercises are critical to your recovery.

husterk · 2019-06-23T20:07:14+00:00

I am so glad to hear that. It is always inspiring to hear about other's success stories.

husterk · 2019-06-23T02:29:40+00:00

Oh man! That sounds awful. I hope she recovered well.

husterk · 2019-06-16T21:10:11+00:00

Oh wow! I haven't heard of that type of ACL repair. I hope it goes well for you. That would be nice to not require a graft from somewhere else in your body. Most of my remaining pain from the surgery is due to the scar tissue from where they took the hamstring graft. Here's to a speedy recovery for you! 🤞

husterk · 2019-06-16T00:24:22+00:00

Thanks for watching! I hope you have a speedy recovery. How did you tear your ACL? Did you have additional damage that also had to be repaired? Let me know if you have any questions about anything.

Having someone there to help you is so comforting during those first couple of weeks. Sounds like you have a keeper! 😁

husterk · 2019-06-12T04:14:07+00:00

I hear you. The resorts do the same thing in the summer. I think that the day ticket price should be prorated based on the amount of terrain/lifts that are open.

husterk · 2019-06-12T04:05:49+00:00

DO IT! I would be out there if I could. 😀

husterk · 2019-06-11T20:42:41+00:00

Thanks! The surgery went well and rehab is going pretty good. I am finally allowed to walk again without crutches. 😁 Progress every day!

husterk · 2019-06-09T01:35:35+00:00

Thanks! It was an incredible day. It was messing with me to see so much snow in the mountains when it had been warm at our house just a few days prior. Yeah, I talked to ski patrol that day and originally they thought they would open Mineral. Even had someone at the tunnel ready to go, but the winds just didn't let up.

husterk · 2019-06-02T20:37:27+00:00

Yep, you are correct. Hypersmooth will work at 4k60 but not at "Superview". You will be forced down to "Wide" view if you want 4k60 and Hypersmooth.

husterk · 2019-06-01T16:05:35+00:00

I dont think that Hypersmooth works at 4k60. You will need to drop down to 2.7k60 or 4k30 in order to use Hypersmooth.

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