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Components of Adventure: Scotland with Vanderham + Hunter

Components of Adventure: Scotland with Vanderham + Hunter

Earlier this spring, we set out on an epic mission across the rugged Scottish Highlands with Thomas Vanderham and Matt Hunter. Nothing could have prepared us for what the vast backcountry of Scotland would throw at us, but what’s an adventure without a few hurdles?

PHOTO EPIC + VIDEO: unReal Dirt Blizzard

PHOTO EPIC + VIDEO: unReal Dirt Blizzard

The trails of the Whistler Bike Park have seen their fair share of screen time over the years, from segments in our past films to your next-door-neighbour's POV edit. So, when it came time to filming the bike park segment for unReal, we knew we had to do something different.

VIDEO: Dirt Blizzard - Official Segment from unReal

VIDEO: Dirt Blizzard - Official Segment from unReal

Every so often, an event happens in nature that is so profound, it belies the very foundation of reality. This is the stuff of legends and lore, a rare phenomenon that may only happen once in a lifetime. In order to witness such an event, we must suspend our judgement of what we think we know. We must let go, look to the sky, and believe.

unReal Now Available on iTunes!

unReal Now Available on iTunes!

You can purchase unReal on iTunes for $14.99, or you can download it from one of the following platforms: Amazon, Google Play, Xbox, PlayStation, MGo (4k), and Vimeo on Demand. unReal is also available on demand on Comcast Cable VOD, DirecTV On Demand, and Dish On Demand.

Mind the Gap Ep. 7: Enter into the unReal

Mind the Gap Ep. 7: Enter into the unReal

On June 18th, 2015, Teton Gravity Research and Anthill Films unveiled their long-awaited mountain bike film, unReal, to 1600 people in Vancouver, BC. Since then, the film has premiered in over 55 cities and is set to premiere in dozens more over the summer. Be sure to check out tetongravity.com/films/unreal/tour for tour dates and to buy tickets!

MUST WATCH: unReal Official Trailer

MUST WATCH: unReal Official Trailer

On June 18th, 2015, the unReal world tour kicks off in Vancouver, BC. Tickets for the tour are ON SALE NOW! To purchase tickets, head on over to www.tetongravity.com/films/unreal/tour. You don't want to miss this!

The Components of Adventure - Chile

The Components of Adventure - Chile

In the early 80’s, mountain biking emerged from a core group of friends using their bikes to find new adventures. The technology has evolved a lot since then, but the reasons why we ride will always remain.

Thomas Vanderham & Matt Hunter: Big Kids

Thomas Vanderham & Matt Hunter: Big Kids

In episode seven of the Sony ActionCam #DreamCapture series, Riley and David step into the shoes and onto the bikes of Thomas Vanderham and Matt Hunter. Just two big kids at heart, having fun on their bikes. Does it really get any better than that? Stay tuned for the full video release on July 30th to see the rest of the story. Subscribe to the official Sony ActionCam YouTube channel to be the first to see the full video as soon as it's released!

Vanderham Takes Flight

Vanderham Takes Flight

Earlier this year, Shimano gave us the opportunity to shoot with Thomas Vanderham for the launch of their new Saint Series. Thomas wanted to change things up a bit and create something that would highlight just how much freeride mountain biking has progressed since the launch of the first Saint in 2003. Here's Thomas' own words on his motivations behind the video...

Strength in Numbers: Behind the Scenes - Green River

Strength in Numbers: Behind the Scenes - Green River

Routine is the last thing you expect to encounter on a mountain bike film trip. But we know the routine so well in Green River after a few days we already have the breakfast menu memorized as Carlos verbally reads it to us each morning. Eventually he stops reading it aloud and some of us are simply having the usual. Time seems to slip away in the desert.

Anthill Films Announces Riders for Strength in Numbers

Anthill Films Announces Riders for Strength in Numbers

Anthill Films is excited to follow up the announcement of their upcoming mountain bike film, Strength in Numbers, with the confirmed rider list for the film. Strength in Numbers will feature a diverse selection of riders with some of the biggest names in the sport, including: Andrew Shandro, Brandon Semenuk, Cam McCaul, Danny Macaskill, Gee Atherton, Graham Aggasiz, Matt Hunter, Rene Wildhaber and Thomas Vanderham.

Catching up with Vanderham

Catching up with Vanderham

Thomas Vanderham has a big presence in ‘Follow Me’ the 2010 feature film by Anthill.  Thomas joined Matt Hunter for a rip in the bike park at Sun Peaks resort near Kamloops, he hosted Sam Hill for a DH tour on the classic North Shore trails and he wowed us with a progressive look at lines within a line in the Whistler Bike Park riding with Brendan Fairclough. 

Whistler Q & A

Whistler Q & A

We were sitting around the creative table back in early spring 2009 during pre production planning asking ourselves, ‘What are we going to do next in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park?