BIG BEAR:Last Call Sunday: Oct. 28

everything from fireroad to loose, steep and chunky ST with drops and logs. xc or dh. a lil of everything

 

Blake.. Ryan wants to ride with you Sunday.. let's kill it.. Kill Bill, World Cup, Sweepers, ETC.. Jim

 

FROM THE SNOW SUMMIT WEBSITE:

We request that you try adhering to the majority of the following specs:

1. Bikes must be less than 38 pounds.
2. Designated tire size must be less than 2.5.
3. Front shock must have less than 7.5 inches of travel.
4. Bikes must have at least two chain rings unless they are single speed.

So my 40 pound M9 strikes out on all 4 "requests" but I'm definitely interested. What are the chances I drive all the way up there and get denied at the lift? Although the word "try" gives me some hope I could plead ignorance and slip by?

Sounds fun though, unfortunately it seems like they are alienating a lot of business keeping DH bikes of the lifts. Maybe one of their exec's should take a quick trip to Mammoth or Tahoe and see how enjoyable (an profitable) a properly run MTB park can be that includes all classes of bikes.

 

I'm thinking of going, if I don't get mangled on the saturday night Race.

 

When we rode a few weeks back I saw at least a dozen bikes fitting the "no lift" rules riding the lift. If you have another bike that qualifies just bring that just in case.

And anyone who is coming up tomorrow its fing COLD here right now. I'm talking 30 degrees when I got up at 8

 

everytime i go there all i see are 40lb m9's

To tell you the truth that bike is overkill for big bear imo

 

this topic has been hashed, re-hashed, and hashed again. search dozens of threads that discuss what you just wrote.

 

the execs just met with the peeps who built whistler. they are fully aware

 

Oh I'm sure they are, it's just a bit frustrating that it's taking this long. My understanding from talking to folks at Mt Baldy is obtaining the Forest Service permits is the challenging part. But I thought they were allowing bikes on the the actual ski runs at one time not too many years ago? I did read a bit on current talks with some park people so that's encouraging. I'm trying to clear my Sunday up so would love to meet up with ya folks up there if I can swing it by chance.

 

hmmmm i may head up, never been.

 

And someone crashed, got hurt and sued SS, they fought it and won. So that might be why it has taken so long.

 

If you are on the fence about going to bigbear and have never been jump down from there and get your butt out there. The whole experience is awesome

 

Had a great time for the last lift serviced session of the season.. enjoyed meeting a few STR members for the 1st time (riiz, mtbkrazy, zerogravity) and I know a couple of others I can't recall (if you see this my apologies ).. here are a few pics from some of the video footage.. nothing too exciting footage wise, but it captured the spirit of the day.. I'm bummed Big Bear is done for the season.. I was getting used to the drive every weekend..


The crew getting ready for the first run..

Ryan can't get enough of this place..

Let's hit it already..

Vincent and Ryan leading the charge on 2N10 heading to Dog Trail
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Tom getting a little sideways trying to show the kids his skillz..

Ryan washed out and went down as Vincent just manages to avoid running him down.. it was very loose and very dusty..

Ryan and Vincent rippin it up!



Me going OTB.. 2 nice crashes in the the first 2 runs.. guess it was my time..


Cool shot of Ryan heading toward a Dickies run..


Ryan and Tom hitting the sketchy log ride off Dickies..


Grego and Tom performing some quick trailside derailleur hanger surgery

 

May not be the last. 888-SUMMIT-1 says the lifts are open one more weekend. Cool pics Jim. Good times.

 

No kidding? I can't tell Ryan that or he'll be really bummed out.. my wife and I are in Vegas this coming weekend..

 

looks like one more weekend. but after that just the lifts are done. big bear isnt done!

 

Big bear is so addicting! I went on sat with my brother and it was amazing! Might just have to go back again this weekend! :bang: Great pics btw love the one where your hands are digging in to the powder haha

 

Here's a video from yesterday, 11/29/12, at dusk exploring a new trail to me along with a new camera mount/angle.
[video=vimeo;52433425]http://vimeo.com/52433425[/video]

 

Cool video, we know that little line very well..

 

Yeah it's a great time up there.. the hands in the dust did come out kinda classic.. pretty funny!