Burke Mountain,VT
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They are supposed to have a bunch of new stuff this year. I did a shuttle run there a few years ago and there was basically 1 trail that was gnar as hell. I vote you go check it out and report back.
Yeah, I'd bring a big bike and full-on DH gear.
If worse comes to worse, go to Montreal and hire a stripper.
Well, I may be heading up there next weekend...if I get a chance I will try to check it out, but I am pretty certain it's going to be an XC only kind of trip.
I guess you never been to Burke right?
So-so riding
On the 2007 map there is 2 trails starting from the summit, one double diamond, and the other is tripple diamond, yes yes, triple!
Bromont as no trail that ressemble the type of obstacle you might encounter on the Freeride trail. From what I gathered (never riden it myself) by speaking to locals, its the kind off trail where you have to commit from top to bottom or it will be a long hike-a-bike down.
Many people are asking about these trails and you can't seem to find anyone that have actually ridden them... go figure!
Perhaps all that have attempted have died trying.I guess you never been to Burke right?
So-so riding
On the 2007 map there is 2 trails starting from the summit, one double diamond, and the other is tripple diamond, yes yes, triple!
Bromont as no trail that ressemble the type of obstacle you might encounter on the Freeride trail. From what I gathered (never riden it myself) by speaking to locals, its the kind off trail where you have to commit from top to bottom or it will be a long hike-a-bike down.
Many people are asking about these trails and you can't seem to find anyone that have actually ridden them... go figure!
I walked most of it. It was awesome. The top is very steep and the vegatation prevents you from seeing the rocks. I needed a new helmet anyways... Other then that it is pretty spectacular......
These two sentances just don't go together. How was it spectacular to walk most of it?
I rode it on a Ellsworth Truth the first time I rode the trail from the top. No pads or protection other then a helmet. Even then I was able to ride most of it. The second and third time I rode there I came prepared :biggrin: A couple of the drops are over my head, quite literally.
Hmm... So with a DH/big travel FR bike, full armor, etc... it would be worth the trip?
2 trails only? I guess I only ride about two of the trails I have available at Bromont anyway...
Are there ride-arounds for the drops? I like to warm up to that kind of stuff...
2 trails only? I guess I only ride about two of the trails I have available at Bromont anyway...
Are there ride-arounds for the drops? I like to warm up to that kind of stuff...
Burke is sick lots of good flowy trails. The freeride trail can be a bit much if your expecting xc riding. I believe they shuttle with a dump/work truck up the paved access road.
you dont really need a dh bike kinda overkill but any 5 and 5 bike or hardtail would be alot of fun
Talk to Knight Ide or the guys that work in the shop in burke.
those trails are alot of fun
you dont really need a dh bike kinda overkill but any 5 and 5 bike or hardtail would be alot of fun
Talk to Knight Ide or the guys that work in the shop in burke.
those trails are alot of fun
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
JUNE 6, 2007
Contact: Richard Morin 877-9BOLTON x1014
BOLTON VALLEY DOWNHILL/FREERIDE WEEKENDS
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BOLTON VALLEY, VT Bolton Valleys legendary trail crew has been at work on building new features, dialing old faithfuls and getting ready for another gnarly season of some of the best downhilling and freerding in the east. Bolton will have lift-serviced mountain biking weekends July 7-8, August 4-5, September 1,2,3 (Labor Day Weekend) and October 6-7. (Races and slopestyle competitions are in the works so stay tuned for details.) Ticket prices are $30 a day; $55 for 2 days; $180 for a seasons pass.
Just outside of Burlington, Vermont, Bolton Valley is home to our legendary 20-ft drop, numerous
ladder bridges, log rides, our slopestyle park, 4X course and, of course, miles of technical descents
that will leave your lungs, legs and you screaming for more. (Its dope as the kidz say.) Surrounded
by 5,000 acres of pristine wilderness and home to our little laid-back resort with heart, Bolton is
the perfect place to drop in.
In addition to slopeside hotel and condo accommodations, on-site tent camping will be available.
Specialized® Big Hit 2s will be for rent and a full-line of helmets, bikes, body armor and gear
will be on site for sale, to rent and demo, including the necessary post-ride wood-grilled pizza
and local brews.
So mark your calendars, pack up the gear and head to Bolton to find out what all the hub-bub
is about. We promise your adrenaline glands wont be sorry.
For further information, trail maps and pics of folks ripping some of our features,
please visit www.boltonvalley.com.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
JUNE 6, 2007
Contact: Richard Morin 877-9BOLTON x1014
BOLTON VALLEY DOWNHILL/FREERIDE WEEKENDS
RETURN FOR 07
BOLTON VALLEY, VT Bolton Valleys legendary trail crew has been at work on building new features, dialing old faithfuls and getting ready for another gnarly season of some of the best downhilling and freerding in the east. Bolton will have lift-serviced mountain biking weekends July 7-8, August 4-5, September 1,2,3 (Labor Day Weekend) and October 6-7. (Races and slopestyle competitions are in the works so stay tuned for details.) Ticket prices are $30 a day; $55 for 2 days; $180 for a seasons pass.
Just outside of Burlington, Vermont, Bolton Valley is home to our legendary 20-ft drop, numerous
ladder bridges, log rides, our slopestyle park, 4X course and, of course, miles of technical descents
that will leave your lungs, legs and you screaming for more. (Its dope as the kidz say.) Surrounded
by 5,000 acres of pristine wilderness and home to our little laid-back resort with heart, Bolton is
the perfect place to drop in.
In addition to slopeside hotel and condo accommodations, on-site tent camping will be available.
Specialized® Big Hit 2s will be for rent and a full-line of helmets, bikes, body armor and gear
will be on site for sale, to rent and demo, including the necessary post-ride wood-grilled pizza
and local brews.
So mark your calendars, pack up the gear and head to Bolton to find out what all the hub-bub
is about. We promise your adrenaline glands wont be sorry.
For further information, trail maps and pics of folks ripping some of our features,
please visit www.boltonvalley.com.