Why is it that the rest of Colorado and the rest of the country can make things happen with the USFS in regards to downhill mountain biking but Steamboat ski area can not? It is my opinion that the USFS is not the real hold up here. Come on Steamboat it is 2010 NOT 1993. I also agree that 2 DH trails will not rival anything in the US....they won't even rival Buff pass. But it is a step in the right direction...if it ever happens.
"multi use" trails that deliver downhill mountain bikers via a lift (or gondola in Steamboat's case) are dangerous to everyone involved. It would be easy and way safer to restrict at least 1 trail for DH only ASAP! I just left town in part due to the pathetic state of the downhill biking on the mountain...Currently my tourist money, YES I am a tourist, as I live in LA, is going to Winter Park.
I can't believe that Steamboat is so behind the times when it comes to Downhill mountain biking... GET A CLUE!!!! My money is going to Winter Park and Summit County resorts when it comes to DH.
It is about time. Steamboat skateboarders have been working toward this for over 10 years. I know that a good concrete skatepark would open Steamboat to more summer visitors and bring more business to town. The new facility will be a positive addition to Steamboats all ready active lifestyle. Hopefully the city of Steamboat Springs follows through finally and the skaters respect their new home.
Steamboat bikers eye summer 2011 for new downhill trails
Why is it that the rest of Colorado and the rest of the country can make things happen with the USFS in regards to downhill mountain biking but Steamboat ski area can not? It is my opinion that the USFS is not the real hold up here. Come on Steamboat it is 2010 NOT 1993. I also agree that 2 DH trails will not rival anything in the US....they won't even rival Buff pass. But it is a step in the right direction...if it ever happens.
August 6, 2010 at 11 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Steamboat bikers eye summer 2011 for new downhill trails
"multi use" trails that deliver downhill mountain bikers via a lift (or gondola in Steamboat's case) are dangerous to everyone involved. It would be easy and way safer to restrict at least 1 trail for DH only ASAP! I just left town in part due to the pathetic state of the downhill biking on the mountain...Currently my tourist money, YES I am a tourist, as I live in LA, is going to Winter Park.
August 5, 2010 at 2:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Steamboat bikers eye summer 2011 for new downhill trails
I can't believe that Steamboat is so behind the times when it comes to Downhill mountain biking... GET A CLUE!!!! My money is going to Winter Park and Summit County resorts when it comes to DH.
August 5, 2010 at 1:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Skating toward construction
It is about time.
Steamboat skateboarders have been working toward this for over 10 years.
I know that a good concrete skatepark would open Steamboat to more summer visitors and bring more business to town. The new facility will be a positive addition to Steamboats all ready active lifestyle.
Hopefully the city of Steamboat Springs follows through finally and the skaters respect their new home.
May 7, 2008 at 1:55 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )