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Adamski79 · 06-02-2006, 07:02 AM

Hey all.

I was wondering if people ever go to Big Bear/ Summit for the downhill/ Norba courses during the summer months? I'd like to check them out & maybe get a season pass.

Where do you get the passes & would anyone be up for carpooling on weekends from Burbank/ Hollywood general area?

Thanks

Von-Diggity · 06-02-2006, 07:09 AM

Snow Summit is closed to downhill bikes. You may or may not be able to get a freerideish bike up on the lifts depending on whomever is working the lift at the moment. I would not bother with snow summit. Some people are working on getting Mt. Baldy open to downhill bikes, but it looks like that won't be happening until next year.

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Originally Posted by Adamski79

Hey all.

I was wondering if people ever go to Big Bear/ Summit for the downhill/ Norba courses during the summer months? I'd like to check them out & maybe get a season pass.

Where do you get the passes & would anyone be up for carpooling on weekends from Burbank/ Hollywood general area?

Thanks

Adamski79 · 06-02-2006, 07:37 AM

I have a Giant Reign 1 which has 6" of travel front & rear. I use it for XC & AM ridiing. It weighs around 31lbs, so I I guess it should be OK for the chair lifts.

kevinator · 06-02-2006, 12:54 PM

The weight limit is 35lbs. I went for a day (8 runs) and was over it by that time. Fun way to spend the day, but not a weekend.

Dookie · 06-02-2006, 02:07 PM

It is my understanding that all trails on Snow Summit property are closed. They don't even hold downhill events there anymore.

ka0t1c07 · 06-02-2006, 08:06 PM

Dookie you are right. The trails on the summit slopes are closed to bikes. You have to ride outside of the snow trails. As for the bikes, nothing over 35lbs and no more than 6 inches of travel. Gay...

I think Baldy be open by this summer.

dhshuttlemonkey · 06-02-2006, 11:29 PM

I wouldn't give SS one damn penny of my money!

If you must venture up there, there are XC type trails on the other side of the lake near Fawnskin.

Mammoth will be open once all the snow melts.

Adamski79 · 06-05-2006, 01:16 PM

Anyone go to Mamouth then in July/ August? I'd be up for a carpool thing as it's a good 5 or 5 hour drive from LA.

royta · 06-05-2006, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Adamski79

Anyone go to Mamouth then in July/ August? I'd be up for a carpool thing as it's a good 5 or 5 hour drive from LA.

Well, which is it? 5 hours or 5 hours?

Wrecker · 06-07-2006, 05:09 PM

I'm in for Mammoth, I loved the trails last year. Question is, when will the snow melt? The Nationals have already been moved from there....

Last year, I went in August and there were still patches of snow at the top (though dirty and melty). But, does make for some nice weather, especially compared to hot stuff down here (and I'm not talking guys in lycra).

dirttorpeedo · 06-07-2006, 08:43 PM

mmmmmmnnn......derty melty snow.......

Pain Freak · 06-08-2006, 05:33 AM

My nephew who owns a condo up there is telling me they don't expect the snow to be gone till mid August. Lower portions are good to go though.

06-02-2006, 07:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Adamski79 Member	Big Bear/ Summit this summer... Hey all. I was wondering if people ever go to Big Bear/ Summit for the downhill/ Norba courses during the summer months? I'd like to check them out & maybe get a season pass. Where do you get the passes & would anyone be up for carpooling on weekends from Burbank/ Hollywood general area? Thanks

06-02-2006, 12:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
kevinator Senior Member	The weight limit is 35lbs. I went for a day (8 runs) and was over it by that time. Fun way to spend the day, but not a weekend. __________________ When I die I want to go peacefully like my grandfather; not yelling and screaming like the passengers in his car....

06-02-2006, 08:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
ka0t1c07 Full Travel	Dookie you are right. The trails on the summit slopes are closed to bikes. You have to ride outside of the snow trails. As for the bikes, nothing over 35lbs and no more than 6 inches of travel. Gay... I think Baldy be open by this summer. Last edited by ka0t1c07; 06-02-2006 at 08:07 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

06-02-2006, 11:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
dhshuttlemonkey STR Lurker	I wouldn't give SS one damn penny of my money! If you must venture up there, there are XC type trails on the other side of the lake near Fawnskin. Mammoth will be open once all the snow melts. __________________ WWW.INCYCLE.COM http://sponsorhouse.loopd.com/Members/fquiroz/Home.aspx

06-07-2006, 05:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
Wrecker THE Penultimate Mtb'er	I'm in for Mammoth, I loved the trails last year. Question is, when will the snow melt? The Nationals have already been moved from there.... Last year, I went in August and there were still patches of snow at the top (though dirty and melty). But, does make for some nice weather, especially compared to hot stuff down here (and I'm not talking guys in lycra). __________________ "There are too many factors you have to take into account that you have no control over...The most important factor you can keep in your own hands is yourself. I always placed the greatest emphasis on that." Eddy Merckx

06-02-2006, 07:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
Adamski79 Member	I have a Giant Reign 1 which has 6" of travel front & rear. I use it for XC & AM ridiing. It weighs around 31lbs, so I I guess it should be OK for the chair lifts.

06-02-2006, 02:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dookie Junior Member	It is my understanding that all trails on Snow Summit property are closed. They don't even hold downhill events there anymore.

06-05-2006, 01:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
Adamski79 Member	Anyone go to Mamouth then in July/ August? I'd be up for a carpool thing as it's a good 5 or 5 hour drive from LA.

06-07-2006, 08:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
dirttorpeedo drive monkey, drive!	mmmmmmnnn......derty melty snow....... __________________ professionally speaking of course!

06-08-2006, 05:33 AM	#12 (permalink)
Pain Freak Directionally Challenged	My nephew who owns a condo up there is telling me they don't expect the snow to be gone till mid August. Lower portions are good to go though. __________________ "The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew—and live through it." — Doug Bradbury "When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me." — Emo Philips

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