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First-Ever Dedicated Lift-Accessed Mountain Bike Park in Western US to be Built in Colorado’s Front Range

There are over 6,000 mountain bike trails in Colorado. Most of them are multi-use, meaning they must be shared with hikers, trail runners, and sometimes horses. None of the trails are served by a dedicated lift-accessed bike park. Two cyclists want to change that. Phil Bouchard and Jason Evans are the cofounders of Shadow Mountain Bike Park. They have been […]

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Brent Thomas | September 6, 2022

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[VIDEO] Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, BC, Bike Park Opened Yesterday – With a Powder Day

Summer began at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, BC, yesterday as the resort opened its bike park for the season. But it wasn’t quite the opening day they’d had in mind… Due to snow accumulation in the alpine, the gondola was closed to mountain biking, although it was still accessible from the Catamount Chair. Related: 10 of the Best Bike Parks in […]

SnowBrains | June 24, 2022

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Gear-up For Summer Action At Grand Targhee Resort, WY

Brought to you by Grand Targhee Resort There’s a healthy heap o’reasons to get stoked about spring and summer at Grand Targhee Resort in the famed Tetons Mountains. With traditionally deep snowpack and relatively few skiers, Targhee already sets the bar high as a winter destination. But while the POW might draw the dreamers in, it’s the year-round atmosphere that […]

12 Years in the Making, Truckee, CA, Bike Park Nears Completion

Since 2010, there has been a dream of bringing a progressive trail system to the town of Truckee, CA. Now, 12 years later, the Truckee Bike Park is entering its final stage of completion and is expected to be finished in June of this year. The park first opened in July of 2011 and has been growing ever since. It […]

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Brent Thomas | May 23, 2022

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How Whistler’s Bike Park is Able to Open So Early

Whistler is truly a year-round destination resort. Besides being one of the most famous ski resorts in the world, the summertime and all the activities it has to offer have become just as popular. Even the shoulder seasons of fall and spring can be a great time to visit. This year, the mountain bike park will open on May 13th. […]

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Brent Thomas | April 28, 2022

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Photos: Opening Day at Mammoth Mountain Bike Park, CA

Exactly a month after ski season came to an end, as of Friday, June 25th, 2021, Mammoth Bike Park’s gondola is open to the 11,053’ summit with access to the trails Off the Top, Skid Marks, and The Eliminator (formerly Kamikaze). Related: 10 of the Best Bike Parks in North America: With some of the most radical terrain in the […]

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