Watch: Taking Chances on the Deadly Portal Trail

Kyle Mears rides Moab's notorious Portal Trail, where one wrong move on the exposed slickrock could be fatal. Respect the consequences.
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“Riding the exposed section of Portal in Moab Utah with Kyle Mears. This trail has claimed lives. This trail must be respected, please be careful. One slip to the left and its all over…” -Nate Hills

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