Need help getting legit lift assisted DH back to so cal. Please send e-mails stating your support.
http://mtbparks.com/Mountain-Bike-Park-News-Events/News-Events/California/Big-Bear/Proposed-Bike-Park-at-Snow-Summit-in-the-Works-Your-Support-is-Needed.html
"Big Bear, CA There's still much speculation (and debate) about why Snow Summit abruptly ended their relationship with the downhill biking community back in 2005. Whether it was a lawsuit initiated by an injured rider, the devastating loss of Women's Pro Downhiller Haruko Fujinaka during a 2004 pre-race practice run, or numerous insurance, liability, cost and/or forest service hurdles, it has taken quite some time for Big Bear Lake and Snow Summit Mountain Resort to reconsider returning mountain bike riding to the inbounds resort area.
Over the past few years, Snow Summit has slowly been shifting their strict regulation of excatly what kind of mountain bike is allowed on their lift, and allowing lift access for freeriders & downhillers to reach forest service trails (outside the park boundaries). This year, however, it appears that momentum is really starting to move in the right direction for the resort and riders, as plans for the "re-authorization of mountain bike trails on the Snow Summit property is now in the scoping period." We have yet to confirm whether Snow Summit will ultimately develop downhill specific trails, but this certainly is a giant step in the right direction.
If you're reading this article, we're pretty sure you think that this needs to happen. Only a week remains to comment on this proposed action. Take a minute and shoot a quick email to the contact listed below and share your support!
http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41212
Snow Summit Summer Use Permits #41212
Commenting on This Project
The Forest Service values public input. Comments received, including respondents names and addresses, will become part of the public record for this proposed action. Comments submitted anonymously will be accepted and considered; however, anonymous comments will not provide the agency with the ability to provide you with project updates. The Forest Service wishes to provide you with as many opportunities as possible to learn about our activities.
Submitting Comments
If you wish to submit a comment, please send it to:
David Kotlarski
Big Bear Ranger District
P.O. Box 290, 41397 North Shore Dr. Hwy 38, Fawnskin, CA, 92333
dkotlarski@fs.fed.us "
http://mtbparks.com/Mountain-Bike-Park-News-Events/News-Events/California/Big-Bear/Proposed-Bike-Park-at-Snow-Summit-in-the-Works-Your-Support-is-Needed.html
"Big Bear, CA There's still much speculation (and debate) about why Snow Summit abruptly ended their relationship with the downhill biking community back in 2005. Whether it was a lawsuit initiated by an injured rider, the devastating loss of Women's Pro Downhiller Haruko Fujinaka during a 2004 pre-race practice run, or numerous insurance, liability, cost and/or forest service hurdles, it has taken quite some time for Big Bear Lake and Snow Summit Mountain Resort to reconsider returning mountain bike riding to the inbounds resort area.
Over the past few years, Snow Summit has slowly been shifting their strict regulation of excatly what kind of mountain bike is allowed on their lift, and allowing lift access for freeriders & downhillers to reach forest service trails (outside the park boundaries). This year, however, it appears that momentum is really starting to move in the right direction for the resort and riders, as plans for the "re-authorization of mountain bike trails on the Snow Summit property is now in the scoping period." We have yet to confirm whether Snow Summit will ultimately develop downhill specific trails, but this certainly is a giant step in the right direction.
If you're reading this article, we're pretty sure you think that this needs to happen. Only a week remains to comment on this proposed action. Take a minute and shoot a quick email to the contact listed below and share your support!
http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41212
Snow Summit Summer Use Permits #41212
Commenting on This Project
The Forest Service values public input. Comments received, including respondents names and addresses, will become part of the public record for this proposed action. Comments submitted anonymously will be accepted and considered; however, anonymous comments will not provide the agency with the ability to provide you with project updates. The Forest Service wishes to provide you with as many opportunities as possible to learn about our activities.
Submitting Comments
If you wish to submit a comment, please send it to:
David Kotlarski
Big Bear Ranger District
P.O. Box 290, 41397 North Shore Dr. Hwy 38, Fawnskin, CA, 92333
dkotlarski@fs.fed.us "