Going to Mammoth this Labor Day weekend. A friend gave me a map of the place with last years trails, but unfortunately it doesn't say where you have to climb....
I'll be doing most of my riding with my wife...and while she is better than she thinks she is, I want to help build her confidence, not scare her. I can say this; she hates to climb! And to be honest I can't blame here because I don't care for it either.
Can anyone suggest a few easy/moderate runs that have very little climbing yet something here and there to keep me interested (I like mellow freeride/DH and aggressive trails). We can build up to more difficult trails as she feels comfortable (like I said, she's better than she thinks she is).
Looking at the map, It looks like "off the top" to "Beach Cruiser" might be a good first run. After that, I was thinking about taking "Brake Through" and maybe hitting it again and adding in the "Seven Bridges" to the mix. I figure that once we get a feel for the place, we can "spice it up" on our second day...
On the trails that I mentioned:
Is there much climbing (excuse me...pushing)? I figure the place has chairlifts and I want to use 'em.
Not too boring, but not too tough...
Something to keep both of us entertained....
If it helps to give an idea, I ride a Giant AC1 and she rides a Specialized Hardrock hardtail (I forget which one, but one of the better ones)
Thanks for any and all help!!
jeb4
I'll be doing most of my riding with my wife...and while she is better than she thinks she is, I want to help build her confidence, not scare her. I can say this; she hates to climb! And to be honest I can't blame here because I don't care for it either.
Can anyone suggest a few easy/moderate runs that have very little climbing yet something here and there to keep me interested (I like mellow freeride/DH and aggressive trails). We can build up to more difficult trails as she feels comfortable (like I said, she's better than she thinks she is).
Looking at the map, It looks like "off the top" to "Beach Cruiser" might be a good first run. After that, I was thinking about taking "Brake Through" and maybe hitting it again and adding in the "Seven Bridges" to the mix. I figure that once we get a feel for the place, we can "spice it up" on our second day...
On the trails that I mentioned:
Is there much climbing (excuse me...pushing)? I figure the place has chairlifts and I want to use 'em.
Not too boring, but not too tough...
Something to keep both of us entertained....
If it helps to give an idea, I ride a Giant AC1 and she rides a Specialized Hardrock hardtail (I forget which one, but one of the better ones)
Thanks for any and all help!!
jeb4