THE CHASE With Claire Buchar

As an early pioneer of Womens Freeride and with a successful background in DH Racing, Claire has a solid set of skills on the bike. But these days, what fuels her fire is inspiring and mentoring the next generation of riders through her various roles in the bike industry and heading out into the wild to explore new routes, passes and valleys, with her likeminded adventure pals or just on her own. As shes moved away from any official competition, Claire considers herself more of a soul rider, really connecting with her surroundings in the moment and embracing the mental and physical challenges of a big day on the bike. These are the things that make her feel rewarded and alive. Either way, when its late fall in the Sea to Sky, it always feels like the changing season is chasing away that last bit of warmth, dirt and lightbefore its time to fully embrace the winter. The Chase.