Ideal timing is to hit the spine just a few minutes before the sun sets. Perfect twilight the whole way down with no shadows. Usually few if any hikers, especially on a Sunday or weeknight.
Do people actually clear the deadfall out of Bear Trap now? I used to trail run it with some regularity, and there was always quite a bit of deadfall. Easily hurdled on foot, but on the bike it would have required dismounting 5-10+ times which would be a major drag.
Yup, they do. I think it's been getting a little more use the past few years too.
Last edited by meter-man; 05-25-2017 at 11:49 AM. Reason: TRAIL BETA POLICE
I would never ride trails that are not designated for bikes.Been riding the area since 1987, still not tired of it, learned a long time ago not to discuss specific routes or trails in public forums. Also, please do not use Strava on the mountain, it is evil and will come back to bite everyone. Politics in the area are basically a bare knuckle fight at this point.
Met up with a friend from Bozeman for a nice little lunch ride. The sky unloaded a 30-second graupelfest on us right as we started down. Yee haw.
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"We're in the eye of a shiticane here Julian, and Ricky's a low shit system!" - Jim Lahey, RIP
Former Managing Editor @ TGR, forever mag.
Took a quick lunchtime ride up to the radio towers in NSL. It was purdy and green.
Oh, hey there Aspen, ski you real soon
And the littles getting into some 'singletrack'
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formerly an ambassador for a few others, but the ski industry is... interesting.
Fukt: a very small amount of snow.
Love getting high before heading into work
Love the ridge st springs...
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www.dpsskis.com
www.point6.com
formerly an ambassador for a few others, but the ski industry is... interesting.
Fukt: a very small amount of snow.
Finally some sun in VT! Stowe trails riding awesome right now. And just got the go ahead for a Stowe High Mountain Bike team. So many kids riding in the middle school and high school these days [emoji106]
Colorado Trail above Waterton Canyon
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Problem is most riders do not manage their data well. Rumors were this spring that MMWD installed a cameras on one or more of the trails based on heat map data from Strava. Rumor is they also post rangers (some with radar guns) based on the data as well. Just enjoy the ride, you do not need it every time. There is a listserve email that posts the locations of rangers on the mtn that is somewhat real time based on rider participation. How about an app.
The more you ride the mtn, the more you figure out ways to ride it so you avoid the man and conflict with other users. I have gotten two tickets in last 30 years and none in last 15, so I guess it is just the price to play. knock on wood!!!
How do I get added to that listserve? PM if needed. Thx
Evening jaunt.![]()
Mellow singletrack with the kids...
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Short afternoon ride a few days ago
longer one yesterday
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