Hi new to DH ... live in Southern California and winter spots are lift served in big bear but when lifts close, always wanting to look for options near and far. Without riding uphill, what are the lift and or shuttle options for downhill across the country? i’ve figured out fairly quickly I mostly like speed , berms jumps and flow. Where should I go for a fun trip? windrock? Bailey? Spider mountain? Interested in the opinions and ideas of the group, thanks!
Winter DH options
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isn't there ample shuttle opportunities around So Cal?
The winter shuttle options aren't for particularly bike parky type trials, they have speed, but no berms/jumps/flow. Well, maybe some jumps, but no flow.
Skypark isn't a shuttle, but is a bike park.
Southridge Winter Series, has a shuttle, but it's racing
Mt Wilson isn't bike parky, but the shuttle runs all year IIRC
There's a bunch more, and chances are good we won't get shit for snow, so everything except Summit and Snow Valley should be open to ride all year, and/or on fire.
Bootleg is a lot of fun, if I lived in SoCal that would be an annual thing for me.
That place is probably the best park I've been to. Once they open the new chair I don't think I'd bother going elsewhere.
Heh, I live in norcal and still make it a winter thing if the snow sucks. Little easier from my starting point I guess.
I'll hit you up if I head down there this winter. Split up the driving so you're not doing all of it.
Yeah I wish it were closer to get to for us as we had a blast, but three flights is a lot.
windrock fo shizzle. bailey's a bit smaller but still has some decent stuff.
I'm just a tourist but I think some of the socal shuttle spots are pretty damn good in the winter.
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It's a good trail ride, but it's absolutely not "Winter DH"
Not interested in DH in general, more tuned to endurance rides.It's a good trail ride, but it's absolutely not "Winter DH"
People come to Socal to ride during the Winter, not the other way around.
Save your money for En Zed.
where in Socal are you?
Save your money for En Zed.
where in Socal are you?
Technically I did two DH races in the last 12 months so I can pretend to still be relevant. Even if they were done on a single crown bike....