Thursday, September 1, 2011

Summer Time Voltage

This year has been busy; we have committed to producing a full film called From the Inside Out. Recently we finally had a bit of time off so we took the time to show how we ride at home. We have a lot of variety in our trails. Riding the Scott Voltage FR allows us to go out and ride what ever we want, all on the same frame set!

Sunday, August 7, 2011

From The Inside Out - The PG Train Gap

For Kyle this has been almost a decade in the making, something that was conceived long before The Coastal Crew and 2nd BASE. We had the opourtunity to finally make it happen this year. Watch the video below and read the full article HERE.

From The Inside Out - The PG Train Gap from SecondBase Films on Vimeo.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

From the Inside Out - Stevie Smith Teaser

Filming for our first film 'Inside Out' has begun. We were stoked to have Stevie Smith clear his schedule to work with us before he headed back to the races. Curt, Dyl, Norbz and photographer Nic Teichrob packed up the gear and hit the ferries to Vancouver Island.


Sunny weather made for a few slow starts but as soon as the clouds rolled in we were able to kill it. Stevie blew our minds as he crushed every section of trail he took us to. We were nervous running the cable cam at such high speeds to keep up with him. He's an insanely powerful rider and it really came across in the shots. There was one drift corner he rode so fast that he looks like he is sliding on ice.


Working with Stevie is a dream; he is on point, prepared, efficient and works hard for the camera. He knows the processes of filming and what it takes to keep things rolling smoothly.

Looking forward to working more with Stevie in the future and best of luck to him at the rest of the World Cups this season! Also it is sick to see him back on the Blackbox racing side of the program! We wrapped up the shoot and hit the ferries home, as Stevie headed to the US open, and ended up finishing second!




‘Inside Out’ is set to be released Fall 2011 on DVD, BluRay and digital download. Keep up to date with our travels and progress throughout the season by following us on Facebook, Twitter and PinkBike. Also watch for iconic still images from the film by Nicolas Teichrob and Sterling Lorence who will be on set with us for most shoots.

‘Inside Out’ is made possible by Mountain Biking BC, Rock Shox, Sombrio, Evoc, Chromag and SCOTT Sports. Additional support for the film is provided by Contour, Devinci and Specialized. The film will be produced by 2ndBase, a new joint film company formed by the Coastal Crew and Anthill Films.

Parallels - A Short Film

Another amazing visual experience by Nicolas Teichrob & Dendrtie Studios



Parallels is a short film produced by Dendrite Studios in April of 2011. This piece was shot for the Intersection competition at the Telus ski and board fest in Whistler, BC.

Created in its entirety in just 7 days, this piece explores parallel experiences of the moments created by playing in the mountains.

Monday, May 23, 2011

From The Inside Out - Full Film

The Coastal Crew has taken one large step into the world of film making by teaming up with Anthill Films to produce our first feature mountain bike film. By meshing our unique rider perspectives with Anthill’s long-time experience and success, we are excited to present ‘from the Inside Out’

From The Inside Out - First Look from SecondBase Films on Vimeo.



‘Inside Out’ will be the first film in a new annual series that will give an inside look at the influences and people that have shaped the Coastal Crew as riders, builders and cinematographers. The film will be a candid look into our vision of freeride mountain biking and the way it has inspired us. Through the film you will be brought along on our adventures as we visit the locations that we've always wanted to ride and create the lines that express our vision of the sport. This will be a film from the riders themselves to show what true freeride mountain biking is. Everyone has a dream, and we do what it takes to live ours.


Many films, riders and locations in the past 10 years have inspired us. Fortunately it turns out that some of those locations are in our own backyards, and many of those riders are now our friends. In addition to the Coastal Crew - Curtis Robinson, Dylan Dunkerton, Kyle Norbraten - the film will feature: Brandon Semenuk, Steve Smith, Thomas Vanderham, Matt Hunter, Graham Agassiz, Mike Hopkins and Kenny Smith.

The riders from ‘Inside Out’ are going to bring you into the locations that fire them up to ride! We will explore the diverse, natural terrain of British Columbia to take on new zones that reek of high potential and to revisit iconic locations from the past. There are many lines that have been scouted over the past few years but have remained untapped until the time was right… and now that time has come. We will be sure to cover all bases, including: the Sunshine Coast, Powell River, Whistler, Shuswap, Fernie, Rossland, Squamish, Vancouver Island and Kamloops.



‘Inside Out’ is set to be released Fall 2011 on DVD, BluRay and digital download. Keep up to date with our travels and progress throughout the season by following us on Facebook, Twitter and PinkBike. Also watch for iconic still images from the film by Nicolas Teichrob and Sterling Lorence who will be on set with us for most shoots.

‘Inside Out’ is made possible by Mountain Biking BC, Rock Shox, Sombrio, Evoc, Chromag and SCOTT Sports. Additional support for the film is provided by Contour and Devinci. The film will be produced by 2ndBase, a new joint film company formed by the Coastal Crew and Anthill Films.

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Smells Like Fresh Paint!

Curtis, Kyle & I are stoked! Just picked up our new Troy Lee lids from Paint House Customs. Very happy with how these things turned out. Check it.

Monday, April 4, 2011

Truvativ & The Coastal Crew

Have a look into our history and the family that surround us. This is the story of what shaped us into who we are today. Video by Taylor Sage of SRAM

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Nicolas Teichrob's Endless Creative Mind

Our good friend and photographer Nicolas Teichrob of Dendrite Studios has spent the last moth of his life going full speed producing what I believe to be his best work yet. Nic put this piece together for the Kootenay Mountain Culture / Arc'teryx Coldsmoke Powder Fest Multimedia Comp , and its no suprise that he took home the gold. Congrats Tek-Tonic!



ZERO DEGREES explores winter in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia, and our relationship with the freezing level. Every winter it rains and snows at all elevations from sea level to mountain top peaks. People living on the coast learn to appreciate what the rains bring and make the most out of all conditions. We love it here.

Produced in its entirety in 26 days during February of 2011

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Its that time of the season...

Where everyone reveals their fresh sponsors for the year. Below are a few recent projects I had a chance to work on.



Thursday, December 23, 2010

The Rampage DVD

Early this year we as The Coastal Crew were presented with an opportunity to be part of the 2010 Red Bull Rampage. I was asked by Freeride Entertainment to help document our Rampage experience for the event DVD. We are all very stoked that we were able to be a part of this unreal event. Check out the teaser below.

2010 Red Bull Rampage on iTunes - More Mountain Bike Videos

Sunday, November 21, 2010

2010 Year End Slide

This season has taken us to many places, produced many shoots and opened our eyes to what this world holds for us as mountain bikers. This slide show it composed of all the images collected through out the year during our travels.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Out of the Shadows - On Sale Now!!

Our good friend and photographer Nicolas Teichrob of Dendrite Studios recently produced a ski film called Out of the Shadows, and is now available on DVD, HD Download & Mobile SD download. This is a film done with no budget, just fueled by a strong vision and passion for the sport. Help support the guys making it happen, order a DVD or download the film in HD for $1.99.

Check out the teaser below.



Proudly shot in the mountains of British Columbia, Out of the Shadows features the finest athletes who have been in the shadows for too long. This is their shot and their opportunity to break out on film. They bring their lives with them and shred the mountains with un-inhibited passion on a daily basis. We bring you their stories.

Featuring the return of PY Leblanc, the forgotten legend Chris Turpin, World Champion Brett Crabtree, Swedish sensation Jon Larsson, and a giant swarm of new comers including Maxim Arsenault, Eliel Hindert, Christian Boucher, Dave Treadway, Mathieu Gagnon Theriault, Ian Cheddar Watson, Dave Gheriani, Adam Topshee, Alex Blais, Athan Merrick, Jake Cohn and Matt Elliott.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Semenuk In Utah

Pretty stoked to see Brandon back on his bike in full force!

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Friday, October 8, 2010

Mason Mashon Photography

Check out Mason's 2010 photo slide show. I have never been so fired up by a slide show before. Get out and ride!