Is a mountain biking getaway on your family’s bucket list this summer? As more and more mountain resorts extend their activities into the warm summer months, Liftopia.com, the largest online and mobile marketplace for lift tickets and mountain activities, has begun offering lift tickets and packages for mountain biking in North American ski resorts for the first time. hour.
As lift mountain biking is already a fast growing activity, Liftopia is working with many of the best mountain resorts including Mountain Creek (NJ), Mammoth Mountain (CA), Schweitzer Mountain (ID), Grand Targhee (WY ), Plattekill Mountain (NY), Greek Peak (NY), Oak Mountain (NY), Sunday River (ME), Waterville Valley (NH), Crystal Mountain (MI) and Beech Mountain Resort (NC).
How Lift Mountain Biking Works
The lift bike is just what it sounds like – ride a chairlift to the top of the mountain and down trails back to base. It is a similar experience to skiing as it allows the whole family to enjoy time together on the trails.
The only difference between this and regular mountain biking is using the chairlift to get to the top of the mountain. The chair lifts are equipped with various hooks and racks that hold your bike. If you’re just starting out, just ask the elevator attendant for help.
Like skiing, the mountain is presented with a classification system for slopes with slopes of varying difficulty. A green circle is the easiest and is likely to be handled by children. The blue square marks the middle trails and often incorporates features like hopping. The black diamond tracks are for downhill mountain bikers, who can ride trails designed with twists, turns, and natural features for a fun, fast, and exciting ride.
At resorts that serve children, the minimum age is generally 5 or 6 years old. Some resorts may require children under the age of 14 to be accompanied by an adult.
You can bring or rent a front suspension mountain bike. Trails at resorts are likely to be more downhill than trails you could ride at home, and the bikes available for rent at resorts are specially designed for this.
If you are new to the sport, consider a lesson. Many resorts offer a beginner’s special, which will include bike and equipment rental, lift ticket, and a lesson. A beginner pack can be an affordable option for the cost-conscious newbie.
What to bring on a mountain bike
Wear comfortable clothing that you can move in, along with athletic shoes and closed socks. Long pants and a long-sleeved shirt can help in the event of a spill. In addition, you must also bring or rent the following equipment:
- helmet (CSA certified)
- gloves (full finger bike gloves or contractor gloves from a hardware store)
- elbow pads, knee pads and shin pads
- safety glasses
- backpack and water bottle
Mountain activities throughout the year
In winter, Liftopia is a market for ski and snowboard lift tickets. Buying lift tickets online and in advance has always been a smart move, but unless you invested in a season pass, you needed to know your dates before making your purchase. Liftopia’s triple tier pricing is different because it allows you to get discounts even before you have signed your ski trip plans. If you’ve written down final dates, you can save significantly more.
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