Lift served mountain biking

[gmcunni]

i'm not much of a biker but my son has been after me to take him north (VT,NH, ??) to a ski resort that offers mountain biking during the summer. What he's looking for is a place that takes you up on the lift and you ride down one of the ski trails.

What I am looking for is a place that won't kill us. Looking for a leisurely ride, not some extreme mountain bike challenge!!

I see Killington and Sugarbush appear to offer this but having never ridden there i have no idea how "safe" they are. I'm looking for a "beginner" trail. Would prefer a place that has other non-biking attractions too as wife and daughter won't bike but might like to shop or do other things.

Any suggestions?

[mlctvt]

Mount Snow offers some good choices and the runs aren't too steep. You can come down wide ski trails or go into trails in the trees that are a bit more technical. They run the two high speed quads with bike racks attached. The summit access usually starts sometimes in June.
link to their website http://www.mountsnow.com/mountainbik...?season=summer

[I [Hart] Skiing]

Killington is very good. Sugarbush was awful last year. I haven't ridden Mt. Snow yet, but really want to. will be heading up to Kingdom Trail (Burke) in two weeks to check that out.

[tjf67]

Mt Snow has some tame trails from the lifts all thing considered. They ahve been at it a while so the network good. Good trails right around the base to if you get tired of riding down hill.
The only other hill I have ridden is whiteface. They do have a bus that will bring you to a small section that is great for people that dont have a grasp on it yet. Once you get to the Ghondi there is no real easy way down. Crazy lines though. I am always amazed what you can ride over on a bike

[MR. evil]

Do you and your son have full suspension bikes (front & rear shocks)? While it is not required, it will make doing anysort of down hill riding easier on the body.

[gmcunni]

Originally Posted by MR. evil

Do you and your son have full suspension bikes (front & rear shocks)? While it is not required, it will make doing anysort of down hill riding easier on the body.

my bike is a 15 year old schwinn. I added a gel-pack seat cover a few years ago but that is about it in terms comfort !

[gmcunni]

Originally Posted by mlctvt

Mount Snow offers some good choices and the runs aren't too steep. You can come down wide ski trails or go into trails in the trees that are a bit more technical. They run the two high speed quads with bike racks attached. The summit access usually starts sometimes in June.

Originally Posted by tjf67

Mt Snow has some tame trails from the lifts all thing considered. They ahve been at it a while so the network good. Good trails right around the base to if you get tired of riding down hill.

I checked the MT SNOW web site and noticed this warning
"ATTENTION: LIFT-ACCESSED TRAILS ARE FOR ADVANCED RIDERS ONLY!"

are they just trying to protect themselves or are the lift served trails tough?

most of my riding is on the "rails to trails" area in my hometown.

[bvibert]

Originally Posted by gmcunni

my bike is a 15 year old schwinn. I added a gel-pack seat cover a few years ago but that is about it in terms comfort !

Maybe you want to consider renting a bike while you're there...

http://www.mountsnow.com/mountainbik...summer#rentals

[bvibert]

Is there any sort of MTB trail map showing what they have to offer??

[MR. evil]

Originally Posted by gmcunni

I checked the MT SNOW web site and noticed this warning
"ATTENTION: LIFT-ACCESSED TRAILS ARE FOR ADVANCED RIDERS ONLY!"

are they just trying to protect themselves or are the lift served trails tough?

most of my riding is on the "rails to trails" area in my hometown.

They are trying to cover their ass. Ussually Down hill trails are marked just like ski trails (green, blue, Black). While the green trails are eaier than the rest, they are still not smooth (smaller rocks & roots) and you can pick up quite a bit of speed. I don;t think I would attemp and down hill riding on a 15 year old bike. I would guess you have V brakes and maybe 3" of front suspension. Good luck!