Wisp questions
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Contact the MAC people....
when does wisp open?
Wisp will open it's park Memorial day weekend. There will be a dual race on Sat. and a DH on Sun. I believe they will also be running the lift seven days a week. The hotel is offering "racer discounts" for race weekends contact them for more details. This weekend there will be a volunteer trail maintenance weekend, rewards to all that help out! Hope to see you at the Wisp!
I hear the Chateau De-Goatlove has discounted rates for the race weekend. They are close to Bumble Bee.
For people coming up to help out this weekend....(saturday) should anyone bother bringing bikes with them? Also what time and where are people meeting for the trail work on saturday?
Adam
Adam
$30 a night at a ski resort.....ya right.....$69 is a deal
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
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Care to explain what is so funny?LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
Nobody was there other than I, Hartlove (obviously) dirtygirlmagnet and some kid (both work at wisp)
Oh ok...well if Mike had emailed me back or there was more info on where to meet it I would have come to help. Maybe next time.
a few questions...
1. how many trails are there at wisp (top to bottom) for DH? i remember riding a few trails there last year during races, but i really only think there were 2-3 legitimate trails from top to bottom.
2. any chance the folks at wisp will be speeding up the lifts? i recall hearing from someone that they run the lifts MUCH slower for the sight-seeing tourists riding it up.
i would be more willing to ride there since it's only 2.5 hours from DC if there were more trails and the lift was faster.
1. how many trails are there at wisp (top to bottom) for DH? i remember riding a few trails there last year during races, but i really only think there were 2-3 legitimate trails from top to bottom.
2. any chance the folks at wisp will be speeding up the lifts? i recall hearing from someone that they run the lifts MUCH slower for the sight-seeing tourists riding it up.
i would be more willing to ride there since it's only 2.5 hours from DC if there were more trails and the lift was faster.
More trails are being cut in this week, as for the lift I think it's going to stay the same speed.
that lift is ridiculous
more trails as in the race course for this weekend? how many DH trails (top to bottom) are there? the website really lacks information. an informed consumer makes a happy consumer and i don't want to drive 2.5 hours for 3 trails with 700' of vert, i can shuttle locally and do better for free. i'm sure the DS course will be sweet if it's anything like last years though!
can we shuttle the mountain ourselves and pay a reduced fee for access? that lift really is ridiculously slooooow.
depending on what they get done this week there should be new trails that aren't being raced on, expect some jumps and drops ranging from 4-10 feet.
There is a public road that leads up to the top, I don't know how to get there but im sure it's an easy find. if you to shuttle yourself go ahead but do it at your own risk if you don't pay anything. I'm not sure about getting a discount for it though.
There is a public road that leads up to the top, I don't know how to get there but im sure it's an easy find. if you to shuttle yourself go ahead but do it at your own risk if you don't pay anything. I'm not sure about getting a discount for it though.
Just curious, but is there a reason the lift is as slow as it is? Is it due to age? Model? etc...?
I believe it's mostly the type of lift. A non-detachable lift like Massanutten or Wintergreens has to be run slower in the summer to allow loading of bikes and passengers. A detachable or high speed lift like Snowshoes Western or Ballhooter removes the chairs from the cable and slows them down for loading/unloading then drops them back on the cable for a quicker ride up.
Wintergreen's is not as bad as WISP though...It would seem WISP's is 50% slower...Its not a gripe, but more of an educational inquiry. The question of cost and maintenance has been raised insofar as other resorts.
I realize this is a bike forum, but I thought some of you guys might want to know. Wisp is having an on snow rail jam this weekend. Apparently they made a big pile of snow and now have enough to spread for a several feature park run. So, while you guys are up riding (which I will be watching) I get to pull the snowboard out in June.....hell yea.
Trails/lift will open Friday at 10am. Lift and trails will be open Saturday - Sunday unitl June 21st. June 22 - Labor Day, open seven days a week. Weekdays 10am - 4pm, Weekends 10am - 5pm. Special season pass lifts/trails/park deal $125 when you mention the Monkey
This weekend race info:
Saturday - Dual Race 1pm, Finials 7pm (practice starts 10am)
Sunday - Downhill 11am (practice starts 9am)
Fees: Dual $25, Downhill $35 Both events $50
Entry fees include trail and lift pass for the weekend
Special hotel deal: $69 a night - ask for the Racer Special
Trails are looking good, hope to see you this weekend
This weekend race info:
Saturday - Dual Race 1pm, Finials 7pm (practice starts 10am)
Sunday - Downhill 11am (practice starts 9am)
Fees: Dual $25, Downhill $35 Both events $50
Entry fees include trail and lift pass for the weekend
Special hotel deal: $69 a night - ask for the Racer Special
Trails are looking good, hope to see you this weekend
My buddy shawn is competing in it this weekend, hell of a ripper...
look for a kid that is 6'4 with long hair from Colorado...he might win.
Course is prepper, groomed, whatever...I was told it's like "butta'"
BE there.
BE there.
Can someone post an update as to the new trails or conditions at wisp? How does it compare to the other gravity resorts in the east? I am headed down there this weekend and want to be 'in the know'
_Bill
_Bill
There getting better every week. The Mountain Coaster has interupted quite a few existing trails but they should all be back on-line by mid summer. In the mean time, we'll be adding new trails. Hope to see you there.
As for the Lift, the state of Maryland decides how fast it can be run - nothing to do with age or condition. Sorry. At least there's a nice view
irate2:
Yeah, saw Hartlove down there working on a new trail full of table tops. It is looking really good so far.
I rode the new trail this weekend, they had just literally stopped piling the dirt with the front loader and began shaping. I can tell you that the new jump like is going to BE INSANE FUN, looks better than parts of dominion at diablo.
In the same area they plan to build a freeride area with lots of drops/woodwork...There are a bunch of rocks to drop up there as well (from what they told me)...
Cant wait for this one.
Seems like Wisp is really trying to kick it up a few notches. It will be nice to have another place to ride.
Wisp AND Racer's Edge, Inc.
OH, OK, Tell MIKE to speed up the lift! LOLOLOL!!!!!!!!!
Yeah, I know the Racers Edge crew has been integral with the shaping of Wisp. This was more kudos to the resort for allowing it to happen.
So am I to understand correctly that if you enter the dual slalom, you get lift passes for the whole mountain for the entire weekend with the entry fee? If that is the case, sweet. I really only wanted to race the dual but would I like to check out the rest of the trails while I'm there if I can. Regardless, see you next weekend! I can't wait.
I made reservations at Swallow Falls State Park. Anybody else planning on camping out?
I made reservations at Swallow Falls State Park. Anybody else planning on camping out?
is there a schedule for the upcoming Capital Cup DS/DH? since NORBA dropped their gear requirement, i'll be there with my singlespeed!
Corey, Here's a slightly better schedule with the time whole break down
http://www.racersedgeonline.com/schedule/07CapCupSchedule.doc
dual qual Saturday at 12:30, race at 7 pm.
I was debating riding a 24" cruiser. Ha ha (not seriously though, I don't have enough time on it to feel comfortable.)
http://www.racersedgeonline.com/schedule/07CapCupSchedule.doc
dual qual Saturday at 12:30, race at 7 pm.
I was debating riding a 24" cruiser. Ha ha (not seriously though, I don't have enough time on it to feel comfortable.)
there's no online registration for this event, right? i want to race the dual, but dunno if i can make it up there by 11am on saturday.