Creative use of GoPro by professional mountain biker Kilian Bron who fashioned a homemade helmet mounted pole assembly to film this steep descent in Farwell Canyon, British Columbia.
The rock formations that Kilian is cruising through are called hoodoos which are rock spires formed from erosion. The type of erosion that creates hoodoos is fascinating and usually involves two weathering processes that continuously work together in eroding the edges of a plateau.
Chances are Kilian wasn’t thinking of the millions of years of erosion that created these magnificent geologic features as tried to stay upright while whipping down the steeply loose dirt between them to the valley floor but they are incredible if you have a moment to consider them.
Breathtaking views, cool geology and an aggressive pitch. This line has it all:
Farwell Canyon in Riske Creek, British Columbia, Canada is an easy-access exceptional sightseeing destination in the Central Cariboo-Chilcotin Region. The canyon is a good stop on any trip when seeking hoodoo canyon views, wildlife viewing opportunities and a taste of the region’s history.
Farwell Canyon is best known for the Chilcotin River, hoodoos and sightseeing Big Horn Sheep. The scenery is best viewed from the lookout ridge fronting the canyon. From the ridge, looking down into the canyon, one can see the aqua-grey coloured Chilcotin River carving a path along the canyon floor.
For those who wish to walk down to the banks of the river, there is a walking path. Watch for cactus. On the river’s edge are a pair of decaying pioneer cabins. It was not long ago the First Nation people lived in the canyon valley as well. Pictographs can still be located on some of the rock walls in the canyon depicting the stories of the early First Nation people.