Even better than Crested Butte? I was there last summer and really liked it.
I haven't been to Snowmass in years (at least for MTB, skiing is awesome there). Probably since the Mountain States Cup series. Not even for the EWS. I know, I suck.
I haven't been to Snowmass in years (at least for MTB, skiing is awesome there). Probably since the Mountain States Cup series. Not even for the EWS. I know, I suck.
It was terrible when I last attempted it in either 2015 or 2016, have they built lots since then?
the motor helps, a lot 
Yes, lots. I think the only trail I rode this weekend that was around back then is Valhalla, but they improved the jumps.
Our group decided Crested Butte comes closest to challenging Snowmass but not quite as good.
It's a shame the mtbparkspass went bust and stole money. That was good for us getting to a bunch of resorts. We've just done trestle season passes the last couple of years since then.
Pic from Saturday's final round of the local Enduro series. Managed to snag 2nd in age group on the day (27.5 still got it!!) as well as 2nd in the overall for the year. The semi slick Rock Razor was a good call for the one super pedally stage I think. Got a puncture at one point but it didn't affect the stage and it plugged easy and held for the rest of the day.
I should start a separate thread on training for these things. My legs were wrecked, not from the liasons but from the sprinting. Missed the top spot by 13 seconds after 8 stages.
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Your face look less racing focused and more "the intern fucked up on Friday 5PM again"
Also jesus. Pedaling when you don't have to? Yuck. (probably explains my race results nearly as much as my interest in the local soil)
Yeah the race organiser put in few new sections for the final round and they were freshly cut and very soft. Overnight rain made the first four stages a complete slog to get done, but it dried out remarkably well for the last four (sunny side of the hill and not freshly cut). I was wrecked by the end of the day. The first beer didn't even touch the sides.
I can relate. I'm in a spot where the lift only goes every 30 mins and it's super expensive and has short operating hours so I decided to use the local uphill road for training. Regretting that. I mean the new bike climbs amazingly but f me. I hate stairs now.
I have a friend who literally gets hulk angry when he sees too many stairs while hiking.
No wheelies were involved...but wheelies tends to become my go to for rides when the trails are crap, like right now. Gotta put in more work with the manuals though.
Shit angles but doesn't bother me we sent the top pic all the way to the bottom and overshot next step down. I had a blast so dont care about angles felt good to go rip
But did you mention broken stuff? Not bike related...
Lmao...I have no idea what you’re talking about. I’m smooth af
Buddy sent me this still he ripped from a vid he shot a year or two ago.
So - I got another shitty out of focus pic.
Not sure what is up with the slightly odd body position.
Hell I don't even remember this being filmed.
So - I got another shitty out of focus pic.
Not sure what is up with the slightly odd body position.
Hell I don't even remember this being filmed.
Less speed, less pull up??
Why?
I was just noting that it was a very nice crash, why fuck it up?As opposed to the normal "more speed, pull up" mantra
I’ll try and remember that for next time.
The sound is a fun part too… lost in gif-ery
Coming off 7 days straight of riding and drinking beer in Tasmania marshalling for the Trans Tas Enduro, flew back to QLD and raced the next day might not have been the best prep, but came away with a 4th place and some points for our local Enduro series. Had a cracking day out with the crew talking crap in between the stages and had some beers to cool off afterwards.
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