“He has the racer mentality of ‘I know what it’s going to take to get there,’ but he has the freestyle mentality of ‘I know where I want to go.'” – Travis Pastrana
How far do you push it before you push it too far? Good question, but not sure what asking that to Cam Zink will get you… he hasn’t really reached the point of knowing yet. And that is what scares his family and friends — Zink seems hellbent on finding out. Imagine what that must be like for his mother.
Anyway, Ryan Cleek was determined to lure the inner beast out of Zink’s mind to get a raw glimpse at the ruckus withing: “Freeride mountain biking is synonymous with danger, reward, adrenaline, and pushing the known boundaries of the sport. Cam Zink sits atop the Freeride world having won the sport’s most coveted titles, the Red Bull Rampage, Crankworx Slopestyle, and the Freeride World Tour, yet those accolades have not come without a physical price. He has transcended cycling media, and his super-human feats have become broadcast television and Internet sensations. ‘Reach For The Sky’ features unique behind the scenes looks at Zink’s dramatic 2013 and 2014 Red Bull Rampage campaigns in Virgin, Utah; plus a one-of-a-kind portrayal of his record-breaking 100-foot backflip attempt at Mammoth Mountain — showcasing 100% never-before-seen footage. The movie explores the fascinating life story of one of the sport’s most beloved and diverse athletes, but also delves into the multi-layered psychological elements regarding physical punishment, fame, and self-doubt, to uncover why Zink perseveres through the adversity — even when no one is watching.”
The best insight we have to Zink’s mind from the trailer? “I just think he likes winnin’, ’cause winnin’s bitchin’.”
Rest assured, the dude’s definitely winning, we’re just not entirely sure at what.
