Facing Fear Ep. 3 – Unlocking the Backflip

Too Dangerous to Learn as an Adult?

That’s what people say about dirt jumps - and mountain biking in general. It’s too scary. Too risky. Too late to start.

But I’m here to challenge that.

In Episode 3 of Facing Fear, I leaned fully into this process, proving that with the right tools, guidance, and environment, we can break through mental barriers, reduce risk, and actually have a ton of fun while we’re at it.

Last week, I hit two massive personal milestones:

• Landed my first backflip on the trampoline

• Flowed through a line of larger dirt jumps that once felt completely out of reach

None of this happened in isolation. Big thanks to:

• Coaches Ryan Grim and Mike Sousa

• Facilities like River Dirt Jumps and Airhouse

• And my trusty Norco DJ

With their support, it felt like a progressive challenge, not a fear fest. Every step of the journey was built on the last. Confidence, not chaos.

Watch the full episode now: Facing Fear Ep. 3: Unlocking the Backflip

Whether your “backflip” is literal or metaphorical, maybe this episode is the nudge you need to get after it.

Next stop: Whistler Air Bag. Let’s go.