Filmed over 18 days in Upper Mustang, the formerly the restricted Kingdom of Lo in the Tibetan-influenced region in northern Nepal, the following video documents professional mountain biker Gee Atherton’s exploration of high altitude riding in what he describes as “The Last Forbidden Kingdom.”
Unlike other video projects by Atherton, this remote mountain biking excursion was complicated by the thin air of the Himalayas where a slower pace and harder recovery dictated the time between high impact lines:
“Long ridgelines, loose terrain, and descents that run for hundreds of metres. Some features were built, including a 75ft canyon gap in Tange, but much of the riding wasn’t. Just natural lines straight down the fall line through gullies and chutes. A lot of the riding took place above 4,000 metres, which changed how the team approached the project.”
Absolutely incredible film project by one of the most venerated riders on the planet. This is truly a treat.
