INITIATION: Growing Up in the Wasatch Mountains

Freedom is a tangible thing for most kids when they get out of school for summer, and there’s no better place to feel free than the mountains. After putting away his books for the year, 11-year-old Weston Lloyd and his dad Steve planned a five-day bike packing trip to explore their backyard in Utah's Wasatch mountains and immerse themselves in some serious father and son time. By sharing his knowledge of the mountains he loves, Steve opened up doors for Weston to explore new places and grow into a strong young man. This kind of Initiation might be heavy for most kids this age, but Westons' determination to carry his own weight and become his own man is truly inspiring. A film by Steve Lloyd.

[lestergarabito]

This was awesome! As a father this was inspiring, great bond between father and son.

[jwiser]

Gorgeous places and well done video. Impressed with Weston's skill level too.

[shlongstar]

That kid was such a sweet young teen. Great father son relationship right there.

[brentwilson]

I love this video. Weston is a shredder. I’ve got a son his age. Thanks for the inspiration.

[stevee.]

Great video! Very beautiful footage and storyline. Excellent job guys!

[mt.sportgrunt]

Awesome ! I was fortunate enough to spend time in the mountains with my son, and no doubt it helped shape the man he is today, and now he still goes back to the mountains!

[MarkRDKing]

Beautiful photography..best part of MTB..nature.

[TheArsenalGoonship]

My favorite video of the year. What a great way to make lasting memories!

[jackadler]

The kid can ride. Good job dad‼️🤟🏽👍🏼👌🏻

[danielwackerman]

Absolutely time well spent! Nice work Gentlemen. Beautiful.

[rstrakovsky]

My son is two and I can't wait to take him camping and biking. I hope he grows up to shred as hard as Weston.

[PeakRefuel]

Well done, Steve! Weston, you're a BOSS!!!

[jasonnell]

An awesome video an so great to see the love of a father and son, and the desire to connect and spend quality time together.

[bertv]

As always, the best content on the web... And on the page. Cheers y'all!!

[nordicweiss]

Nice work Steve. As a father of a 7 year old, I've been inspired by watching you raise your kids. And this video is giving me some ideas for a video of my own. Really enjoyed it.

[intensecycleboy]

As a Mountain Biker: nice work! As a Father: Hell Yeah! This is an amazing piece of story telling, and I hope to embark on the same trips and experiences with my children. Thank you for making this video.

[christopherleone]

From one father to another, beautiful video, man. Just beautiful. The cinematography was alright too!

[matthewwarner]

Great video. Thanks for sharing the trip. Definitely inspired to do something like that with my family some day.

[NunoMartins-]

If someday I'll have one or both of my little children loving mountain biking as I do, I will surely go in adventure like this. Very inspiring, thanks man! (by the way your boy rides like a pro :))

[harvdog]

Such an epic adventure! You guys are rad!!