It’s been a long winter for British Columbia-based freerider and trailbuilder Mark Matthews. And even though Spring has arrived, the trails still need a little help waking up before they’re ready to rip. Watch the video below to see how both rider and terrain come back to life after a long winter’s nap.

While it can be enticing to get first tracks on the trails, it’s important that we all take part in keeping the places we play sustainably managed so that future generations can continue to ride as the sport continues to grow. Found out where and how to get involved in your area.