After the race dust had settled, disco music was turned off, and their wounds started to heal, the Smith team took off south heading into the unknown hoping to discover more wild trails, breathtaking views and experience much more of the welcoming Chilean culture. To their surprise, they were welcomed by bamboo forests, volcanic rich soil, and some unbelievable trails in Chillan…

A bit of a warning, part two of this three part series gets a little graphic as the Smith team pushes through the final stages of the Andes Pacifico Enduro race. A blind course makes it an even playing field, but also a game of question on how hard to push yourself around every turn. “When you’re in the gate, you have to have a clear mind or you’ll be the next one to go down…”