Ride Report What Happens in Mammoth goes on STR!!
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Sprockethead
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Don't you guys work? 5 pages already!
Alright, I'll pull up the rear and post my RR. Lot's of fun, the pumice was almost nil on the trails with the snow packed in. This was definitely the best riding conditions I've ever experienced at Mammoth. Sure it was a bit chilly at the top, yeah my front brake froze coming down Skid Marks on Sunday, but dang, was it fun and well worth the trip. The weather was cold on top and Sunny midway down most of the time.
Of course, without the STR crew it wouldn't have been as entertaining, Thanks All! Hey Jeff, thanks for showing me DC-10, you and Scott were great guides making sure I knew what was coming up. Onto the photos:
Skid Marks
Ann on Skid Marks
Jeff said "Take a photo of me, who cares about them waiting at the bottom freezing their a$$es off"
Dem freezing their a$$es off by Chair 9 (new 6 pack Cloud 9!)
More Skid Marks
Sunday AM on the top
Who's idea was this again?
Ann and Duc decending off the top
Saturday AM
Brrrhh, Winston's thinking Can we go now?
Ann
Winston
Tattooed Scumbag
Brad hitting the Flow Drop
Alright, I'll pull up the rear and post my RR. Lot's of fun, the pumice was almost nil on the trails with the snow packed in. This was definitely the best riding conditions I've ever experienced at Mammoth. Sure it was a bit chilly at the top, yeah my front brake froze coming down Skid Marks on Sunday, but dang, was it fun and well worth the trip. The weather was cold on top and Sunny midway down most of the time.
Of course, without the STR crew it wouldn't have been as entertaining, Thanks All! Hey Jeff, thanks for showing me DC-10, you and Scott were great guides making sure I knew what was coming up. Onto the photos:
Skid Marks
Ann on Skid Marks
Jeff said "Take a photo of me, who cares about them waiting at the bottom freezing their a$$es off"
Dem freezing their a$$es off by Chair 9 (new 6 pack Cloud 9!)
More Skid Marks
Sunday AM on the top
Who's idea was this again?
Ann and Duc decending off the top
Saturday AM
Brrrhh, Winston's thinking Can we go now?
Ann
Winston
Tattooed Scumbag
Brad hitting the Flow Drop
dirtmistress
AKA Roadiemistress
Great photo's and ride reports! Awesome to look at. Wish I wouldve been there!
Sprockethead
S.T.U.P.I.D.A.S.S. Member
More Photos and Videos
Jeff
Allison
Nam on DC-10
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Allison on DC-10
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Lee with style on DC-10
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Justin cleaning the Bullet rockgarden
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Jeff cleaning da Bullet rockgarden
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Jeff
Allison
Nam on DC-10
[youtube]UGJfe3ntiog[/youtube]
Allison on DC-10
[youtube]SQy7MWn9Rg4[/youtube]
Lee with style on DC-10
[youtube]3_RB0KVeHlM[/youtube]
Justin cleaning the Bullet rockgarden
[youtube]NjJVhmgDvFU[/youtube]
Jeff cleaning da Bullet rockgarden
[youtube]MfWt5u0UReo[/youtube]
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foofighter
Ride More Talk Less
the snow and the riding what a surreal combo...i love it!
grandpa
swollen member
Great job guys! The Flow Drop and Container Drops look like a blast. All these great pics are like the next best thing to being there.
Pain Freak
Dead or Alive
Chaos
Active Member
What a great way to spend the weekend! Those pictures say it all! Thanks to Allison, Winston, Andy, J_Sims, and Nancy for all the excellent photo coverage. It was great to finally ride and meet with some new peeps… Sprockethead, XXXspokes, CC, Edog, XXX_youth, FoesNasty, DenMother, Phat Tire and Dino Brown [there were a few others my apologies for not remembering your names] and of course riding once again with the super Manns, TKblazer, Winston, Dean, STJunkie, sheclimbs and franky. As always STR showed some great camaraderie all weekend, it seemed like this group has been riding together for years. So thanks to all that made this weekend a memorable one:bang:
I’ve been to Mammoth a few times snowboarding, but this was the first time on the bike and I must admit I was overwhelmed with mixed emotions both good and bad. If you’ve never been to the mountain to ride… it certainly is a must do, even if you’re opposed to lift assisted riding. Like others have said there is a trail/links of trails that will satisfy every whim. For me it was the downhill that was the big draw… initially all the snow/rain/wind of Saturday had me truly terrified[is that ok to admit? :lol:] as I’ve never ridden in conditions like those. But a couple runs on my own before catching up with the big group and most of my fears where gone.
Some things I learned this weekend riding in full on armor. It takes getting used to. It takes getting used to wearing the chest/back/shoulder protection. And it certainly takes getting used to a limited field of vision in a full faced helmet and goggles. By the end of my runs on Sunday I was somewhat comfortable but not nearly as much as I liked. This certainly affected my ability and confidence in attacking some of these trails. I cannot wait for next season… so until then I gotta find a place to practice.
I’ve been to Mammoth a few times snowboarding, but this was the first time on the bike and I must admit I was overwhelmed with mixed emotions both good and bad. If you’ve never been to the mountain to ride… it certainly is a must do, even if you’re opposed to lift assisted riding. Like others have said there is a trail/links of trails that will satisfy every whim. For me it was the downhill that was the big draw… initially all the snow/rain/wind of Saturday had me truly terrified[is that ok to admit? :lol:] as I’ve never ridden in conditions like those. But a couple runs on my own before catching up with the big group and most of my fears where gone.
Some things I learned this weekend riding in full on armor. It takes getting used to. It takes getting used to wearing the chest/back/shoulder protection. And it certainly takes getting used to a limited field of vision in a full faced helmet and goggles. By the end of my runs on Sunday I was somewhat comfortable but not nearly as much as I liked. This certainly affected my ability and confidence in attacking some of these trails. I cannot wait for next season… so until then I gotta find a place to practice.
Jordansrealm
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I wish I had the time and money to ride with you guys!
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This weekend was the first time I have ever worn an armor jacket. Mine was immediately comfortable and I didn't notice it when riding.
Rockgardn Flak Jacket:
I removed the elbow/forearm protection. (Easier to get the jacket off and on.) I used my Race Face elbow/forearm guards instead.
The only issue I had was getting the jersey over the backplate by myself. But hey, what are friends for? :drunk:
I hear you on the full face helmet. I used to feel the same way, but you get used to it after a couple of rides. This weekend I appreciated the full face up top. (Staying warm.) I also discovered that a Nikon D-80 DSLR just does fit through the full face opening for picture taking. :lol:
Good seeing you out there this weekend Chaos!
Rockgardn Flak Jacket:
I removed the elbow/forearm protection. (Easier to get the jacket off and on.) I used my Race Face elbow/forearm guards instead.
The only issue I had was getting the jersey over the backplate by myself. But hey, what are friends for? :drunk:
I hear you on the full face helmet. I used to feel the same way, but you get used to it after a couple of rides. This weekend I appreciated the full face up top. (Staying warm.) I also discovered that a Nikon D-80 DSLR just does fit through the full face opening for picture taking. :lol:
Good seeing you out there this weekend Chaos!
I'm thinking canteen boy....Sorry Steppie - Am I the only one that thinks this looks like uncle Pervy making his move?
Fantastic thread! Thanks for sharing.
Pato
Stop stealing my thunder!
I'm guessing CupLess was wishing that he was sportin one on this sequence. :lol:
Footage courtesy of Allison and Winston. :clap:
Duc
Footage courtesy of Allison and Winston. :clap:
Duc
Sprockethead
S.T.U.P.I.D.A.S.S. Member
That was a scarry fall. When I saw him dead sailor it, I knew it wasn't going to be pretty. I pretty much held my breath until he got up.
Den Mother's RR: Day 1
Sorry for the delay in posting, I was having too much fun reading everyone elses posts and looking at the pretty pictures
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What can I say, good times, good friends and awesome riding. I think this is my favorite trip to Mammoth so far (and we have been going there since it opened in the 80's).
Allison and Justin, thanks for putting it all together!!! Bacon_spokes, thanks for the great grub. And to all of you STR folks, new and old, thanks for the great times.
Friday - We met Winston and Jeff at Jack's for breakfast then headed to the bike park. Got dressed, and did 2 runs down Velocity and then 1 down Follow Me (no one liked the trail but me). Oh and a side trip on the top of Bullit so Jeff could show us his STUFF!!!
Then it was off to shuttle Rock Creek with the rest of the early crowd.
The Motley Crew
CC
Im_the_JR_Member_so_pick_on_me_Youth
Allison fights with the tree (guess who won?)
Winston pretending that he likes to peddle
Cyclocross??
Justin and his dinosaur hairdoo
Hoosier_Fanny
Sorry for the delay in posting, I was having too much fun reading everyone elses posts and looking at the pretty pictures
.What can I say, good times, good friends and awesome riding. I think this is my favorite trip to Mammoth so far (and we have been going there since it opened in the 80's).
Allison and Justin, thanks for putting it all together!!! Bacon_spokes, thanks for the great grub. And to all of you STR folks, new and old, thanks for the great times.
Friday - We met Winston and Jeff at Jack's for breakfast then headed to the bike park. Got dressed, and did 2 runs down Velocity and then 1 down Follow Me (no one liked the trail but me). Oh and a side trip on the top of Bullit so Jeff could show us his STUFF!!!
Then it was off to shuttle Rock Creek with the rest of the early crowd.
The Motley Crew
CC
Im_the_JR_Member_so_pick_on_me_Youth
Allison fights with the tree (guess who won?)
Winston pretending that he likes to peddle
Cyclocross??
Justin and his dinosaur hairdoo
Hoosier_Fanny
cow
Resident bovine
Oh holy crap guys, way to make me sad I missed this trip!! Looked like some AWESOME riding!
Thanks for the pics.
-Mike
Thanks for the pics.
-Mike
Pato
Stop stealing my thunder!
Hoosier_Fanny
Now was this really necessary? That's more of him than I cared to see.
Now was this really necessary? That's more of him than I cared to see.
J_Sims
tattooed scumbag !!!
Almost forgot the Rock
The DC-10 Rock Huck
The DC-10 Rock Huck
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