[T-Pro]

Check it out guys...

Dual course is approaching completion and looking sweet. We plan on having it completed by the weekend so for those who may be making a trip in it should open to ride. Dirt Jumps are now dialed in and super fun. A Hip/Table has been built into the backside of the first berm of the Dual.

The Crew has also been working super hard on the DH course for the first race. It is unanimously decided that this course will beat any and all courses previous here at Snowshoe. One section we are really excited about is the new finish that will be used for this first course. There still is some work to be done, I will be sure to post some pic's as it develops. I can't even begin to explain how stoked the guy's are about this new section...

More details with the events schedule and weekend itinerary will be updated on our site. Keep posted to: www.ride.snowshoemtn.com

Hope everyone is ready for an incredible start to the Powerade Race Series of 2006!

-Trail Crew-

 

[T-Pro]

more pics

 

[whale]

will the course be open for the rest of the season for people to ride on non-race weekends?

 

[T-Pro]

Both Dual and DH will be open all season to ride.

 

[Superdeft]

What will be open to ride during race weekends?

Edit: I may want to ride and race the same weekend.

Keep up the good work!

 

[BigHitComp04]

I want to see the finish of the DH course!!

Could you possibly explain what its going to be?

Im hoping super fast or super big jumps

 

[SK6]

Two courses again?

I'm completely stoked. I had such a blast last year it should have been illegal....or maybe it was....


No no, it was, all legal!

 

[Konabumm]

I can't wait to get up there and try this stuff out

 

[denjen]

superdeft- If they run this like the past mayhem races then everything on the moutain will be open to ride on race weekends. Makes it nice if the race course gets crowded you can hit something else.

SK6- I think they are just running the one course for everybody. There are good ride arounds at the drops.

They had most of the course laid out when I was there last weekend had a blast on it, cant wait for the race.

 

[VT Mtbkr]

So what trails does the course include? What are the tough areas that I'll be walking?

 

[denjen]

It is basicly the pro course from last year with some cool little changes thown in. Not sure about the finish line

 

[profro]

Okay that's it. I'm racing the dual after seeing the start to that course. I can't wait. See you guys there.

 

[SK6]

I was hoping its the pro course, that drop to tranny right on the slope looks like a frickin blast!!!!!

Sweet!!!!!!

 

[dairy_dude]

Holy crap those jumps and that course look so awsome I pee'd myself with excitment...now I have to got to snowshoe sometime.

 

[RepoDemoRider]

Hey T-Pro,the lifts will be running on Fridays race weekends according
to the website.True!?

 

[John M]

Hey T-Pro,the lifts will be running on Fridays race weekends according
to the website.True!?

That Is a great question. I will be there to ride on Friday before the race. So is the lift running on that day????- JM

 

[denjen]

Hey T-Pro,the lifts will be running on Fridays race weekends according
to the website.True!?

Dont count on it. They also have the memorial day weekend dates listed as May 26-28 and the western lift only ran on Sat and Sun

 

[SK6]

So...T-Pro, when are you going to give DenJen a Job?

 

[RATM]

The courses look sweet, hopefully I can make it out there soon.

 

[SK6]

I'm absolutely stoked! Gonna be fun. We're gonna do the grillin thing like we did at Mass....

Brats and burgers! (Of course, beer will flow a plenty! )

 

[denjen]

I'm absolutely stoked! Gonna be fun. We're gonna do the grillin thing like we did at Mass....

Brats and burgers! (Of course, beer will flow a plenty! )

I think the parking lot where you are staying overlooks the DS course. We can cook out listen to the band and watch the DS race, sounds like fun.

 

[Tattooo]

Can you camp at Snowshoe?

 

[SK6]

Oh hell yeah!!

OK, so, whose bringing what?

 

[denjen]

Had a request for directions from Richmond. Takes about 3 ½ from the western part of Richmond going this way.

1- Take 64 west to 81 north.
2- Take exit 225 off of 81. Take left at stop sign.
3- Go until you get to the next stop sign and take a right onto 250 west.
4- Stay on 250 west until you get into Monterey.
5- Turn left at flashing light onto 220 south.
6- Go 4 miles and take a right onto 84.
7- Stay on 84 into West Virginia until you get to the next stop sign.
8- Take a right onto 92 at stop sign.
9- Look for signs for Cass and follow them into Cass. Cass is on 66 off of 92, it will be a left turn. Continue through Cass up the mountain to Snowshoe.

Hope this helps
Dennis

 

[SK6]

Dude, thats dope!

Thanks.

 

[T-Pro]

That Is a great question. I will be there to ride on Friday before the race. So is the lift running on that day????- JM

Sorry but that is a discrepency on our site. The shuttle will be running friday from 9-5:30pm leaving every half hour. Lift will operate Saturday and Sunday.

Camping options are primarily at Silver Creek. General campsites are free and don't require any prior reservations. If you are needing power hookup you will need to get ahold of our Check-in Center.

I should have some pics of the new DH finish posted tonight.

 

[metalMTB]

do the campsites at silver creek have running water or shower facilities?

 

[T-Pro]

Here is a few pic's from the DH course. The lower section is pretty wide open. Using huge amounts of terrain, natural rolls, banks, and drops. Very little breaking needs to be used allowing huge amounts of flow and speed for those who can maintain it. We had a full day of machine work on it today and really put it to use. Finishline booter is a monster for those who have it in them to pin it. Low consequence jump if you come up short but the transition is a little over a 30' distance out. We had a few test pilots today and everything was dialed in pretty well.

MetalMTB- the closest public showers are located at Split Rock pools in the village. A central location of the event.

 

[T-Pro]

more pics

 

[SK6]

You are the only man to ever post pics on the Internet that gave me a boner....

I cannot wait till next Saturday!!!


How is the landing on the last one?

 

[metalMTB]

sickness......i'll be up there on tuesday for the camp then i'll be racing

 

[T-Pro]

long and very gradual... 30' to the start of the Transition and 60' to the flat bottom.

definitley a speed and distance jump

 

[denjen]

You are the only man to ever post pics on the Internet that gave me a boner....

Jesus f*cking christ thanks for burning that image into my head.

 

[SK6]

Jesus f*cking christ thanks for burning that image into my head.

Dont MAKE me post some of the MASS pics! :mumble:

 

[metalMTB]

thats ****in gross...hahah


maybe i'll get a chance to break in my boxxer world cup

 

[Dartman]

Dont MAKE me post some of the MASS pics! :mumble:

Like this one...

neaky:

 

[SK6]

Oh no......Dennis knows which one(s) I'm referring too!

 

[denjen]

Oh no......Dennis knows which one(s) I'm referring too!

Uh no I dont and Im not sure I want a reminder. Are you refering to the pics of wayne on the way home? Now that was f*cked up

 

[SK6]

Not that one, but yeah, that was fvcked up...he left cheek imprints on the back seat...

I guess he doesn't like Black Label Society....

 

[Mattoid]

Speaking of updates to snowshoe, the trails this season have been riding great! Mostly due to some great maintenance and and a few tweaks here and there. Good work trail crew!