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Sprockethead · 07-20-2007, 09:25 PM

Didn't catch anything good last year, but a couple of years ago, I did pretty good at Sotcher Lake...

Dino Brown · 07-20-2007, 11:56 PM

Easy Pilgrim- Andy is an avid Fly Fisherman. Don't remind him!!!!!!!!!

With the new Tahoe, he can now bring even more fishing equipment... float tubes.... a canoe!

Woooonderful- There goes our Sunday bike ride at Lower Rock Creek!

Hanzo · 07-25-2007, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dino Brown

KAZLX- I "presume" we are riding the entire mountain. Kamikaze, Skid Marks, Flow and Velocity are on my list.

As of monday 7/23 Upper Velocity was closed but from the mid chair Lower Velocity was open and fun as always. You may want to add Shock Treatment to X Zone to the list those were pretty fun too.

denmother · 07-26-2007, 03:26 PM

Thursday Jul 26 Mountain Bike Powder Day!

[FONT=Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The weather in the high country this week is the kind that mountain bikers dream about. It has been starting out sunny in the morning and rain is falling in the afternoon, packing down the trails and giving riders excellent traction. Our recommended trail this weekend is Beach Cruiser, where you can go for a nice up-and-down cross country trek around the scenic back side of the mountain. [/FONT]

[FONT=Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Starting this weekend, take your bike up Stump Alley Express (Chair 2). The high-speed quad will run Saturdays and Sundays 10am-4pm through Labor Day. As always, a Bike Park Pass is required to board the chairlift, gondola and uphill shuttle. [/FONT]

[FONT=Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]NEW! Tickets for the Bike Park and Scenic Gondola are now available for advance purchase online at MammothMountain.com/bikepark.[/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]For updates on trail conditions, call our Summer Adventure Report at 888.SNOW.RPT or visit MammothMountain.com[/FONT]

jasonmason · 07-26-2007, 03:49 PM

I'll be up there for the beer festival saturday - would definately be interested in hooking up for some of y'all for some XC riding (don't think the Jamis XLT could take too much DHing!) on the mountain, or at the least a beer at the Clocktower just to meet more STR folks! Gonna be camping with mostly non-riding friends, but still want to get a ride in saturday morning and then most of the day sunday before bombing home that night. If any of y'all haven't been to this beer festival before I'd highly recommend it - all the fun of a normal beer festival, just set up in mammoth!
Still working on dragging some riding friend along to this. You'd think it would be easy, riding mammoth, live blues, and great beer...

tim

CC · 08-01-2007, 07:21 AM

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Dino Brown · 08-01-2007, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mechmann

you would be surprised how many people there are on walmart bikes up there. your bike would be fine! believe me!

JasonMason- I rode Mammoth last year on a XC Trek . If not for the shifter cable that I tore off AND a broken seat post.......

What I am trying to say is 75% of the mountain can be enjoyed by your average mountain bike.

CC · 08-01-2007, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Dino Brown

Jason- I rode Mammoth last year on a XC Trek . If not for the shifter cable that I tore off AND a broken seat post.......

What I am trying to say is 75% of the mountain can be enjoyed by your average mountain bike.

PS: jasonmason = Tim = Dean's son

k?

Dino Brown · 08-01-2007, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by CC

PS: jasonmason = Tim = Dean's son k?

Correct! Aaah Ha Ha!

(inside joke)

allison · 08-01-2007, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonmason

I'll be up there for the beer festival saturday - would definately be interested in hooking up for some of y'all for some XC riding (don't think the Jamis XLT could take too much DHing!) on the mountain, or at the least a beer at the Clocktower just to meet more STR folks!

How much travel does it have? I used my Stumpjumper last year (5" FS) on a variety of trails on the mountain and was okay. I'll be having a LOT more fun this year, but the Stumpy did what I needed it to do. If you get a chance, and are somewhat comfortable on DH trails at least check out Off the Top, Beach Cruiser, Downtown, and probably even Seven Bridges.

denmother · 08-01-2007, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by allison

How much travel does it have? I used my Stumpjumper last year (5" FS) on a variety of trails on the mountain and was okay. I'll be having a LOT more fun this year, but the Stumpy did what I needed it to do. If you get a chance, and are somewhat comfortable on DH trails at least check out Off the Top, Beach Cruiser, Downtown, and probably even Seven Bridges.

Here are some of my favs:

Skid Marks to Paper Route to Juniper
Skid Marks to Lincoln Express to Brake Through
Skid Marks to Paper Route to Big Ring
Get off mid station and do Gravy Train to Bearing Straights to Beach Cruiser

allison · 08-01-2007, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by denmother

Here are some of my favs:

Skid Marks to Paper Route to Juniper
Skid Marks to Lincoln Express to Brake Through
Skid Marks to Paper Route to Big Ring
Get off mid station and do Gravy Train to Bearing Straights to Beach Cruiser

Good recommendations... Skidmarks I think is rated more difficult than Off the Top (it is a bit), but for the most part is doable.

Skidmarks -

denmother · 08-02-2007, 12:38 PM

Leaving tomorrow morning at 3am!!! See you there.

[SIZE=3]Mammoth Trail Report - Last Updated: Jul 25, 2007 12:21 PM[/SIZE]

The Mammoth Mountain Bike Park expects to be 100% open by Friday July 27, including the section of Upper Velocity that was closed last week. Enjoy 90 miles of single track trails that are in excellent shape, especially after it rained on Tuesday. The trail crew has been hard at work enhancing some trails (including Velocity and DC-10) with new wooden features. The intermediate Kamikaze Park is now open, with log rides, dirt rollers and the mini Bike Dragon.

Starting this weekend, take your bike up Stump Alley Express (Chair 2). The high-speed quad located near Main Lodge will run Saturdays and Sundays 10am-4pm through Labor Day. As always, a Bike Park Pass is required to board the chairlift, gondola and uphill shuttle.

Look for four new trails to be added to the map by summer's end! The trail crew has broken ground on Techno Rock, moving dirt and building giant drops. Techno Rock's drops will range from 1 to 20 feet.
2-hour bike lessons are offered at 10am and 2pm daily. Call 800.MAMMOTH to reserve a spot.

NEW! Tickets for the Bike Park and Scenic Gondola are now available for advance puchase online at MammothMountain.com/bikepark.

If you haven't checked out the Top of the Sierra Interpretive Center & Cafe yet, now is a good time - the nice weather makes the sundeck a great place to enjoy a tasty smoothie, sandwich or a cold beer.
Happy Trails!

Von-Skipp · 08-02-2007, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by allison

Good recommendations... Skidmarks I think is rated more difficult than Off the Top (it is a bit), but for the most part is doable.

Skidmarks -

SKID MARKS is completely doable. Its a bit rocky and somewhat loose but there no stunts or jumps on SKID MARKS. This is the first season I've ridden Skid Marks where there is no snow to ride through. Usually on that part of the mountain there is glacier that rarely melts. No snow this season.

BTW check out your first picture and then my avatar

allison · 08-02-2007, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Von-Skipp

BTW check out your first picture and then my avatar

Yeah, I know. COPIER!!

CC · 08-03-2007, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by allison

Yeah, I know. COPIER!!

That's cool!!!

foofighter · 08-03-2007, 07:44 AM

my father-n-law left on thursday for a few days of mtn biking fun for his 50th bday say hi to Frank for me!

Endo Verendo · 08-03-2007, 10:46 AM

I so wanted to go this weekend but I'm injured. Poor me.

I hope everyone makes it to the beer fest and has a few for me. Altitude+beer= woo!

denmother · 08-03-2007, 10:47 PM

Let the fun begin. Did some trail riding this afternoon. Photos coming soon!

JustBike · 08-06-2007, 06:01 PM

I can't wait for the photos.. I'm going in 2 weeks

07-26-2007, 03:49 PM	#25 (permalink)
jasonmason hell plays xmas music	I'll be up there for the beer festival saturday - would definately be interested in hooking up for some of y'all for some XC riding (don't think the Jamis XLT could take too much DHing!) on the mountain, or at the least a beer at the Clocktower just to meet more STR folks! Gonna be camping with mostly non-riding friends, but still want to get a ride in saturday morning and then most of the day sunday before bombing home that night. If any of y'all haven't been to this beer festival before I'd highly recommend it - all the fun of a normal beer festival, just set up in mammoth! Still working on dragging some riding friend along to this. You'd think it would be easy, riding mammoth, live blues, and great beer... tim __________________ Son of steppie. "Because I know there is consequence, it keeps me honest, it keeps me scared. Because I know I can't get away with slacking off, that the thing which happens after mediocrity is the ground. It's a game. It's a test. It is the way I live my life." Mark Twight

08-01-2007, 07:21 AM	#26 (permalink)
CC V.P. Kickstand Inspection	Andy, there's a problem with Private Messaging. Send info to cyclecc@yahoo.com __________________ "To travel by bicycle is a humble, nonagressive way to get close to people. It is a way of saying we are passing through with no thought of invasion or conquest, only the simple will to share a part of the road...Claude Herve, cycled around the world

08-03-2007, 07:44 AM	#37 (permalink)
foofighter On the Mend	my father-n-law left on thursday for a few days of mtn biking fun for his 50th bday say hi to Frank for me! __________________ Pho'd Up: " Heart Rate Monitor + Road miles = fast. Chasing Neil, and Chris (Sar Boats) = Faster." www.coverageispersonal.com http://news.singletrackminded.com/

08-03-2007, 10:46 AM	#38 (permalink)
Endo Verendo sure	Pissed off at the world I so wanted to go this weekend but I'm injured. Poor me. I hope everyone makes it to the beer fest and has a few for me. Altitude+beer= woo! __________________ Where are we eating?

07-20-2007, 09:25 PM	#21 (permalink)
Sprockethead Just another slacker.	Didn't catch anything good last year, but a couple of years ago, I did pretty good at Sotcher Lake...

07-20-2007, 11:56 PM	#22 (permalink)
Dino Brown Sir Smack-Alot	Easy Pilgrim- Andy is an avid Fly Fisherman. Don't remind him!!!!!!!!! With the new Tahoe, he can now bring even more fishing equipment... float tubes.... a canoe! Woooonderful- There goes our Sunday bike ride at Lower Rock Creek!

07-26-2007, 03:26 PM	#24 (permalink)
denmother	8 days and counting..... Thursday Jul 26 Mountain Bike Powder Day! [FONT=Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The weather in the high country this week is the kind that mountain bikers dream about. It has been starting out sunny in the morning and rain is falling in the afternoon, packing down the trails and giving riders excellent traction. Our recommended trail this weekend is Beach Cruiser, where you can go for a nice up-and-down cross country trek around the scenic back side of the mountain. [/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Starting this weekend, take your bike up Stump Alley Express (Chair 2). The high-speed quad will run Saturdays and Sundays 10am-4pm through Labor Day. As always, a Bike Park Pass is required to board the chairlift, gondola and uphill shuttle. [/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]NEW! Tickets for the Bike Park and Scenic Gondola are now available for advance purchase online at MammothMountain.com/bikepark.[/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]For updates on trail conditions, call our Summer Adventure Report at 888.SNOW.RPT or visit MammothMountain.com[/FONT] __________________ My Blog/My Sponsorhouse profile ~Weekends are like recess for adults so play hard until the bell rings Gene Hamilton: Happy, friendly people that may not be the best athletes are more fun than arrogant "experts".

08-02-2007, 12:38 PM	#33 (permalink)
denmother	Leaving tomorrow morning at 3am!!! See you there. [SIZE=3]Mammoth Trail Report - Last Updated: Jul 25, 2007 12:21 PM[/SIZE] The Mammoth Mountain Bike Park expects to be 100% open by Friday July 27, including the section of Upper Velocity that was closed last week. Enjoy 90 miles of single track trails that are in excellent shape, especially after it rained on Tuesday. The trail crew has been hard at work enhancing some trails (including Velocity and DC-10) with new wooden features. The intermediate Kamikaze Park is now open, with log rides, dirt rollers and the mini Bike Dragon. Starting this weekend, take your bike up Stump Alley Express (Chair 2). The high-speed quad located near Main Lodge will run Saturdays and Sundays 10am-4pm through Labor Day. As always, a Bike Park Pass is required to board the chairlift, gondola and uphill shuttle. Look for four new trails to be added to the map by summer's end! The trail crew has broken ground on Techno Rock, moving dirt and building giant drops. Techno Rock's drops will range from 1 to 20 feet. 2-hour bike lessons are offered at 10am and 2pm daily. Call 800.MAMMOTH to reserve a spot. NEW! Tickets for the Bike Park and Scenic Gondola are now available for advance puchase online at MammothMountain.com/bikepark. If you haven't checked out the Top of the Sierra Interpretive Center & Cafe yet, now is a good time - the nice weather makes the sundeck a great place to enjoy a tasty smoothie, sandwich or a cold beer. Happy Trails! __________________ My Blog/My Sponsorhouse profile ~Weekends are like recess for adults so play hard until the bell rings Gene Hamilton: Happy, friendly people that may not be the best athletes are more fun than arrogant "experts".

08-03-2007, 10:47 PM	#39 (permalink)
denmother	Mammoth Day 1 Let the fun begin. Did some trail riding this afternoon. Photos coming soon! __________________ My Blog/My Sponsorhouse profile ~Weekends are like recess for adults so play hard until the bell rings Gene Hamilton: Happy, friendly people that may not be the best athletes are more fun than arrogant "experts".

08-06-2007, 06:01 PM	#40 (permalink)
JustBike Member	I can't wait for the photos.. I'm going in 2 weeks

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