There was so much I could have said about Snow Summit's mountain bike park, and I know I missed important things. Feel free to ask me anything or if you have any tips or tricks, it would be rad if you shared them!
Just met you at “Get the burger”. You took some time and spoke with my son and his friend. You are really good dude. I’m old but I am following you now. Have a great life!
I'll be up there in the next couple weeks for my first ever time riding park. I'm so stoked! Awesome to really see everything from parking lot to tickets, bathrooms, coffee and lifts. This is the only video that really shows everything and gets you ready for Snow Summit. GREAT JOB ALAN!
I was there last week... I was on the turtle run and like you mentioned, the soft sand on a low Berm gave out and I slammed with no warning... Thank God I was wearing a full face helmet. It saves my ass! My knees and ribs payed the price... Lesson learned... protect your self!!! If you don’t your not protecting your families income..... So far one week in bed and hard to breath because of my ribs... I can’t wait to get back at it!!!!!
Thanks man.. I'm headed up on the 29th (a Saturday.. I know), and am crazy excited about it.. At 52 years old, this is a very new world for me.. but can't wait!
I love your f’n energy Alan. Brining my son 14yo son to summit and checked your guides first, even tho he’s gonna leave me in the dust at least I feel good about going after this video. Keep doing what you’re doing!
Yes! Perfect timing for this guide to come out!! Just graduated from a hardtail to my first full suspension a few months ago. About to go up to summit this week, I'm coming from a heavy BMX background so your channel has been a huge resource for me. This was tremendously helpful and encouraging. Looking forward to getting familiar to the green and blue trails. Thanks Alan!
Right on! That BMX background will help you a lot once you're ready for Partywave and Westridge. Glad you're encouraged by this vid! Gimme a shout if you see me up there! 👊🏽
Hey Alan, really enjoying your new content/formats. It feels like you are finding your niche and doing an excellent job and having fun. See you next time buddy!
My son and I just started mountain biking this year. We're having so much fun riding our local trails and can't wait for Snow Summit bike park to open for the season. Your positive vibes and all of your videos continue to inspire us and can't wait for our next ride. Keep up the great work, your pure stoke for the sport and hope to see you on the trails one day.
Planning my first trip up to ride Snow Summit for this weekend and this video (along with many others on your channel) have been a big help/boost of confidence. Thx
I'm long time dirt biker...not much bike experience...just turned 60 but in good shape...gunna give the park a try towards later July...thank you for the overview!
I’ve ridden a hard tail down Pampas. I had to skip a couple features, but that due to a lack of courage, not my bike lacking. Go send it people. I rode gnarly trails on a BMX bike with no suspension for the majority of my life, you can do it.
I live in Houston Texas and i been riding MTB for a while but never been to a downhill bike park. im planning to check it out in a couple of week,thanks for the beginners guide video and defenitly know what to expect.
Started this hobby when snow summit opened. This video is STILL timely, not the least because I convinced my posse to join me next time, now they have a way better guide
This got me so pumped to hit it! I had no idea about Squirrel Catchers, that's handy to know. Love the etiquette advice too. Now you have me wondering how many times I didn't get out of the way for another rider cheering me on! 🤔😬 Great guide Alan, I'll definitely be checking this out again before I head up!
I was there for the 1st time on Monday June 27th and didn't know that I had to wait my turn at the beginning of the trailhead... Sorry everyone!!! I should be there on Monday July 18th. I promise I'll be more respectful. I'll be the guy who totally kicks ass on the Going Green trail 😂🤣😂🤣! Thanks Alan!
My first trip to snow summit was probably over 20 years ago. We went for my buddies birthday. We rented bikes from the part that were hard tails with a "good" front fork. I believe it also had cable V brakes. We had a great time. I need to find the picture of it. The MTB world has changed so much since then.
That. Is. Rad! My older brother took me up there in the early 90s, and he rented me a Diamondback. Gads. Do you recall what trails there even were to ride?
@@mtb_alan I feel like we rode something similar to going green in that section of the mountain. Lots of the trails were basically ski slopes labeled as black diamonds. I made it half way down one of those trails and then we went back to what was probably going green before it was going green. I want to say we also tried turtle or what is now turtle. It was an awesome day. At one point I bailed over the bars by leap frogging them and then just started running down the mountain with my bike chasing me as it tumbled down. It was epic.
LOL! Leapfroggin' the bike! That's awesome! Yeah...when we were up there, one of the trails we rode seemed like an OG version of Going Green. Good times.
Heading up for the first time next week and stoked! This video was extremely helpful in just getting an idea where everything is and having a plan in mind. Thanks Alan
Also, trails like going green and Turtle take a huge beating. Turtle on berms can make you grip if your bike isn't right and going green can get really rocky sometimes cause the breaking. It sorta causes the dirt to leave and lets the rocks reveal. I was up there on a 500 dollar hardtail and wooo it wasn't flowy. Me and my brother were going squirrely.
Been watching you for a while Alan great vid I’m in the same area as you so I alway watch your vids for an idea before I hit new trails Thx for your work/videos
Been snowboarding for 10+ years and getting into mtb. Just bought a new bike and super stoked!!! Interesting to see Miracle Mile is a black diamond. It’s a super easy green during snow season. Haha. Thanks for the overview!
My pleasure! I know, it's funny. When I first went up to snowboard, I was initially scared of Miracle Mile because of my MTB experience. 😆 And yeah, welcome the sport! 🤘🏽
@@mtb_alan I am looking to buy a helmet and can't decide between full face or half shell. I know the pros/cons of each kind, but from your experience. Is a full face helmet too hot for riding in OC area? I was looking to get a Fox Pro Frame. I don't want to buy multiple helmets.
I wish I saw this before going last weekend. my friends took me to party wave as the first trail and I ate it😂 they told me it was a blue trail the whole time until I figured it out. still such a fun time . great video
Ha! You need better friends! JK. We can forget what it was like the first time on a trail. Hope you're all right. Snow Summit is a blast! Glad you dug the vid.
Another great vid Alan! As someone who has yet to go up to Summit for MTB, this is valuable info! Wasn't sure if I'd be able to take my hardtail up there, but now I'm encouraged! Yewwwww!
Right on, Mark! There are definitely enough HT friendly trails available from the top of the lifts to make it worth it! FYI, keep an eye out for next week’s vid from The Outsider MTB. 😉
First trip to Snow Summit was quite a blast. Recently moved from the PNW and, while I miss the loam, the fast runs of the bike park challenged me. I personally prefer more techy, natural trails so I gave 10-Ply a shot. That trail was a doozy. Definitely not for the faint of heart. Makes me want to buy a DH bike, and I just might.
Welcome to SoCal! Yeah, the high speeds cam take some adjustment. And indeed, 10-Ply is a good one. A DH rig would suit it, especially if you’re gonna race. That being said, I felt pretty good on the Nomad. In any case, gimme a shout if you see me up there. 🤘🏾
Heck yeah! Glad to help. Note that Blue Steel didn’t exist when I did this video. It’s a great new blue trail. ruclips.net/video/Ylco06b-WEQ/видео.html
Thanx alan,getting ready to go there my first time,been to santa village couple times but want to try my downhill bike,always use my enduro at arrowhead,going to take a day off during the week and take it nice and easy,can't wait but i'm sure i'll have butterflies to the max,well thanx again,hope to talk again,if not then the day didn't go so well..LOL.
Hi MTB/ALAN - this is so dope video and very informative. You should’ve make more video like this. It’s like a story telling. Love it and keep ‘em coming! 🤙
Alan! Thank you for this! I hit up SkyPark regularly and am hoping to take the next step up to Snow Summit in the next week or so. Always a little intimidated by the lifts, what to do, where to go...this is a great helper! Thanks again!
Right on! It's a different energy from Skypark. But it just as fun! re: the lifts. The attendants at the lift will load your bike for you. If you want to load your own bike, I see people pickup their whole bike to set it on the tray, but the pro way to do it is to pull you handlebars up and set your front tire into the track and then grab your seat to push the bike up, letting the front tire roll up while you pick up the rear wheel. 👍🏽
Relax and have fun! Yeow! GO GREEN all the way lol. Great video Alan! My first time there was awesome, crashed on my 1st run on going green. It's a learning curve on loosey goosey trails. For beginners to have maximum fun, definitely full face, elbow/knee pads are a must because you will definitely crash from too much excitement. Thanks again for an awesome vid. 😁🤙
Another great video Alan, i really think Summit should consider playing your Etiquette portion of this video on screens along the lift lines. There have been a few times i've seen some faster riders not being patient around some of the slower riders, almost making them go down. We were warming up on Going Green and had a slower rider in our group last time out there and she had a fast group fly by her saying she shouldn't be at Summit, go back to Skypark and a few other rude comments.
Damn! That sucks to hear. Especially on a trail like Going Green. Just know that at least based on all the people I’ve ridden with at Snow Summit, everybody has been really cool when we meet a rider who’s going a bit slower. And I say that that group was being selfish and lame and doesn’t know what it’s about.
Great video! I’m just stepping into to world of mountain biking. This info helped tremendously. Look forward to checking out Snow Summit soon! Thanks for the great info!
pumped to ride there again!, now that we have 3 parks close by the competition is getting better! I think Summit needed Snow Valley and Skypark to give them some comp to build better trails! Rode Snow Valley and their black diamond trail I feel is underated it was comparable to Mammoth's gnar.
You said it, Adam! I think having the Fox US Open at Snow Summit also plays a part in their upgrades. I've also heard multiple rumors about MTB trails going in on Bear Mountain. Oh dang!
There was so much I could have said about Snow Summit's mountain bike park, and I know I missed important things. Feel free to ask me anything or if you have any tips or tricks, it would be rad if you shared them!
MTB ALAN can u do a review of SkyPark and also can u post the vid of how to do sleigh ride and never land jumpline thanks -Alex 🤟🏽🤟🏽👌🏼👌🏼🤙🏽🤙🏽
Not a bad idea. I've got it in my list of possible future vids. :)
Where is this trail at ??
Great info bud! I was going to ask if you can ride it on a hard tail, but now I know I can!
Ha! Thanks Tony.
Great tips 59 year old and ready
Great video staying on the green and blue hopefully some small jumps
Thanks!
Thanks! Get it, James!
Just met you at “Get the burger”. You took some time and spoke with my son and his friend. You are really good dude. I’m old but I am following you now. Have a great life!
No worries. Your son and his buddy were cool. 👊🏾 Thanks for the kind words.
I'll be up there in the next couple weeks for my first ever time riding park. I'm so stoked! Awesome to really see everything from parking lot to tickets, bathrooms, coffee and lifts. This is the only video that really shows everything and gets you ready for Snow Summit. GREAT JOB ALAN!
Thanks for the kind words, Miguel! I hope you have a rad time while you're up there. Gimme a shout if you see me on the mountain!
I was there last week... I was on the turtle run and like you mentioned, the soft sand on a low Berm gave out and I slammed with no warning...
Thank God I was wearing a full face helmet.
It saves my ass!
My knees and ribs payed the price...
Lesson learned... protect your self!!!
If you don’t your not protecting your families income.....
So far one week in bed and hard to breath because of my ribs...
I can’t wait to get back at it!!!!!
Dag! Sorry to hear you got broke off. And yes! Good point on taxing the fam. 😆
Heal up, bud! 👊🏽
Thanks man.. I'm headed up on the 29th (a Saturday.. I know), and am crazy excited about it.. At 52 years old, this is a very new world for me.. but can't wait!
Heck yeah!
Good points on etiquette. I realized I could've been cutting people in line that I thought were waiting for a friend to get off the lift.
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I love your f’n energy Alan. Brining my son 14yo son to summit and checked your guides first, even tho he’s gonna leave me in the dust at least I feel good about going after this video. Keep doing what you’re doing!
Thanks for the kind words! Have a rad day up there!
@@mtb_alan we had a rad day up there!
Sweet!
This should be required viewing by anyone who goes to Snow Summit for their 1st time. SUPER useful info.
Thanks! Let Snow Summit know! 😎
Even though I've been going to Summit for several years, I enjoyed the video. I recommend it for anyone new.
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Thank you. My dad used to say “ride it before you race it.”
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Yes! Perfect timing for this guide to come out!!
Just graduated from a hardtail to my first full suspension a few months ago. About to go up to summit this week, I'm coming from a heavy BMX background so your channel has been a huge resource for me. This was tremendously helpful and encouraging. Looking forward to getting familiar to the green and blue trails. Thanks Alan!
Right on! That BMX background will help you a lot once you're ready for Partywave and Westridge. Glad you're encouraged by this vid! Gimme a shout if you see me up there! 👊🏽
Which FS bike did you end up going with?
Hey Alan, really enjoying your new content/formats. It feels like you are finding your niche and doing an excellent job and having fun. See you next time buddy!
Thanks Justin! It's a constant process of exploration. See ya!
My son and I just started mountain biking this year. We're having so much fun riding our local trails and can't wait for Snow Summit bike park to open for the season. Your positive vibes and all of your videos continue to inspire us and can't wait for our next ride. Keep up the great work, your pure stoke for the sport and hope to see you on the trails one day.
Heck yeah! Local trails, bike park, wherever...bikes are fun!
Gimme a shout if you see me on the trail. 🤘🏾
My dude....Just thanks...I'll be ridding summit next week and was feeling a little lost... so much good info and respect we need more of this!!!!!
Glad to help! 👊🏾
You covered all the topics, thank you.
My pleasure.
Thanks for helping me hit the rainbow rock roll I took your advice and I hit it right away now I’m hitting it every time
Heck yeah! Congrats. Now I gotta follow my own advice and start hitting that again. 😁
MTB ALAN It’s pretty smooth this year
Excellent! Heading there soon.
Heck yeah!
Because you told me where the bathroom was you get a "LIKE"!
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Going for the first time tomorrow thanks for the video very helpful.👍
Sweet! But…you know the park doesn’t open until June right?
@@mtb_alan yup just in big bear for the weekend hitting some trails and wanted to see where it was located. Excited to come back when it’s open.
👍🏾 Fall Line is a blast.
Planning my first trip up to ride Snow Summit for this weekend and this video (along with many others on your channel) have been a big help/boost of confidence.
Thx
Heck yeah, Jeff. Hope you have a rad time.
I'm long time dirt biker...not much bike experience...just turned 60 but in good shape...gunna give the park a try towards later July...thank you for the overview!
Heck yeah, Bob! Your dirt bike experience will definitely help you out. Rad to see you staying in the game. 👊🏽
Perfect video planning on going there soon!! Thank you bud 🤙🏻
My pleasure! Get it!
I’ve ridden a hard tail down Pampas. I had to skip a couple features, but that due to a lack of courage, not my bike lacking. Go send it people. I rode gnarly trails on a BMX bike with no suspension for the majority of my life, you can do it.
Great video! I sent this to a large newer group going in two weeks and they all said "Thank you!"
That is awesome, Joshua! Thanks for sharing this, and tell everyone hi and to gimme a shout if they see me up there! 👋🏽
Really good general guidelines for any park
Thanks Mike! That was my secret mission. 😆
I live in Houston Texas and i been riding MTB for a while but never been to a downhill bike park. im planning to check it out in a couple of week,thanks for the beginners guide video and defenitly know what to expect.
Right on! Hope you have fun. 🤘🏽
good video man. postponed out trip from nov 2020 to nov 2021. can't wait
Heck yeah!
that day was the first time @ Snow Summit for my boy and I. In fact, we are in this vid. It was the one of the best time on wheels I've had.
Heck yeah, Jeff!
Started this hobby when snow summit opened. This video is STILL timely, not the least because I convinced my posse to join me next time, now they have a way better guide
Oh dang, John. You been in it a looooong time! Thanks for the kind words. Hope you can get your buddies up there! 🤘🏽
@@mtb_alan ...like opened for the season haha!!! So new its ridiculous, but what can I say your vids got me hyped
Wow...good information MTB/ALAN..good to know as a beginner rider like myself and crew...much appreciated!!
Right on, David. Hope the info helps!
This got me so pumped to hit it! I had no idea about Squirrel Catchers, that's handy to know. Love the etiquette advice too. Now you have me wondering how many times I didn't get out of the way for another rider cheering me on! 🤔😬 Great guide Alan, I'll definitely be checking this out again before I head up!
Ha ha! I was actually thinking about you some while making this vid. Get yer booty up der, Adam!
@@mtb_alan Ha! It must have been the etiquette part! Always learning! Might be up there or Skypark on Friday if schedule allows. ✌🏼🤟🏼
Ha! Oh no...didn't mean it that way. I was just wondering when Mock was gonna make it to Summit.
Keep’em coming brudda! 🤙🏽Just getting into MTB. Going up Wed for the first time. Your vids are helpful and encouraging. Thanks
Will do!
Heck yeah, Steven! Let me know if this vid helps you out at all! You're in for a rad day!
Great video bud 🤙🏽
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I was there for the 1st time on Monday June 27th and didn't know that I had to wait my turn at the beginning of the trailhead... Sorry everyone!!! I should be there on Monday July 18th. I promise I'll be more respectful. I'll be the guy who totally kicks ass on the Going Green trail 😂🤣😂🤣! Thanks Alan!
Ha! As long as you had fun, you were doing it right. 😆🤘🏾
True! Bike park beats up bike fast, snapped my rear axel last week. 🤕 Nice video.
Oh dang! Sorry to hear that. Glad you dug the episode!
Broke a spoke on Going green warm-up run last weekend, then got a flat on my second run...
@@MTBMOR DAg.
My first trip to snow summit was probably over 20 years ago. We went for my buddies birthday. We rented bikes from the part that were hard tails with a "good" front fork. I believe it also had cable V brakes. We had a great time. I need to find the picture of it. The MTB world has changed so much since then.
That. Is. Rad! My older brother took me up there in the early 90s, and he rented me a Diamondback. Gads. Do you recall what trails there even were to ride?
@@mtb_alan I feel like we rode something similar to going green in that section of the mountain. Lots of the trails were basically ski slopes labeled as black diamonds. I made it half way down one of those trails and then we went back to what was probably going green before it was going green. I want to say we also tried turtle or what is now turtle. It was an awesome day. At one point I bailed over the bars by leap frogging them and then just started running down the mountain with my bike chasing me as it tumbled down. It was epic.
LOL! Leapfroggin' the bike! That's awesome! Yeah...when we were up there, one of the trails we rode seemed like an OG version of Going Green.
Good times.
Very nice. Thanks Alan!
No problem.
Thanks for taking the time to make this video Alan. Very informative
Glad you dug it! 🤘🏽
Great job!!!👍👍
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Awesome THANKS!
No problem!
Great video thank you
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Nicely done. Thanks...
No problem!
@@mtb_alan Coming home to Cali next month. Gonna try the beginner Trail going green…
@@derrickclemons2862 Awesome. Great trail!
great video..never been to a lift-mtb park but first visit coming in two days. thanks for the intro. cant wait to roll....
Heck yeah! Hope you have a blast. 🤘🏽
you were right about miracle mile; I dipped and went to turtle trail at the split
Good call.
you had me at "epic mustache"
thanks for making the vid, i'll be heading up from PHX in a few weeks. good info!
Haha! Nice. Gimme a shout if you see me on the trail. 🤘🏾
Great vid Alan. I haven't been to Snow Summit yet and this was beyond helpful.
Thanks Timothy! Hope it helps you have a rad time when you head up!
Outstanding video 🚴🏾♂️💪🏾🤙🏾🤘🏾
Thanks! 🤘🏽
Alan, thanks for this info. I am going up for my first time this next week. A little nervous but you showed me the beginning ropes.
My pleasure! Hope you have a rad time.
Heading up for the first time next week and stoked! This video was extremely helpful in just getting an idea where everything is and having a plan in mind. Thanks Alan
Heck yeah! Glad to help.
Gimme a shout if you see me up there. 👋🏾
Great video!!! Super helpful for a first time rider!!!
Hope it’s helpful!
Thanks Alan it was alot of help I'm going this weekend for the first time I'm so excited man.
Heck yeah, Armando! You're in for a rad weekend!
Just went up Saturday for my first time haha. I’m just a little late but I’ll use this for next time 🤙🤙
Right on! Hope you had a rad time!
i ride 450 mx ..long elbow pads are the greatest protection you need
Also, trails like going green and Turtle take a huge beating. Turtle on berms can make you grip if your bike isn't right and going green can get really rocky sometimes cause the breaking. It sorta causes the dirt to leave and lets the rocks reveal. I was up there on a 500 dollar hardtail and wooo it wasn't flowy. Me and my brother were going squirrely.
Ha! That's funny! My first season at Snow Summit, I was on a 500 dollar hardtail doing laps on Going Green. Good times!
Been watching you for a while Alan great vid I’m in the same area as you so I alway watch your vids for an idea before I hit new trails
Thx for your work/videos
Thanks for the kind words. Stoked my vids help. Gimme a shout if you ever see me on the trail! 👊🏾
Been snowboarding for 10+ years and getting into mtb. Just bought a new bike and super stoked!!! Interesting to see Miracle Mile is a black diamond. It’s a super easy green during snow season. Haha. Thanks for the overview!
My pleasure! I know, it's funny. When I first went up to snowboard, I was initially scared of Miracle Mile because of my MTB experience. 😆 And yeah, welcome the sport! 🤘🏽
@@mtb_alan I am looking to buy a helmet and can't decide between full face or half shell. I know the pros/cons of each kind, but from your experience. Is a full face helmet too hot for riding in OC area? I was looking to get a Fox Pro Frame. I don't want to buy multiple helmets.
Great video Alan. Thanks for the great tips and being so positive
Thanks Curt! My pleasure.
I wish I saw this before going last weekend. my friends took me to party wave as the first trail and I ate it😂 they told me it was a blue trail the whole time until I figured it out. still such a fun time . great video
Ha! You need better friends! JK. We can forget what it was like the first time on a trail. Hope you're all right. Snow Summit is a blast! Glad you dug the vid.
Don't come up on a Saturday......
The lines on Saturday were over 30 minutes...ouch
Ha! Yeah...the lines can get a bit long.
Sundays tend to be a bit slower than Saturdays. Hope you’re stoke will last until next season when they trails are open again. 😬
thank god i’m coming up on friday
Great video Alan , now definitely need to hit snow summit really soon 🤙🏽
Thanks! Do it. 👊🏾
Another great vid Alan! As someone who has yet to go up to Summit for MTB, this is valuable info! Wasn't sure if I'd be able to take my hardtail up there, but now I'm encouraged! Yewwwww!
Right on, Mark! There are definitely enough HT friendly trails available from the top of the lifts to make it worth it! FYI, keep an eye out for next week’s vid from The Outsider MTB. 😉
Also, Kelly and Katy both rode HTs at Snow Summit and had a blast.
@@mtb_alan awesome! Thanks Alan! Keep rockin!
First trip to Snow Summit was quite a blast. Recently moved from the PNW and, while I miss the loam, the fast runs of the bike park challenged me. I personally prefer more techy, natural trails so I gave 10-Ply a shot. That trail was a doozy. Definitely not for the faint of heart. Makes me want to buy a DH bike, and I just might.
Welcome to SoCal! Yeah, the high speeds cam take some adjustment. And indeed, 10-Ply is a good one. A DH rig would suit it, especially if you’re gonna race. That being said, I felt pretty good on the Nomad. In any case, gimme a shout if you see me up there. 🤘🏾
great video Alan thanks for the info, I look forward to getting out there!!
Heck yeah! Glad to help. Note that Blue Steel didn’t exist when I did this video. It’s a great new blue trail. ruclips.net/video/Ylco06b-WEQ/видео.html
@@mtb_alan coo yea I watched blue steel last night too looks awesome, im looking forward to getting out there tomorrow...cheers!!
Thanks for making such a great guide video. It looks like it’s a blast up there and now I feel like when I go one day I won’t feel lost. 🤘🏻
My pleasure, Robert! And yeah...get up there and have a blast!
Awesome job of explaining everything! subbed.
Thanks! And Thanks for the sub!
I am currently riding a 29er xc hard tail.
Nice.
Great video for beginners! Cant wait to go next month.
Heck yeah! Thanks. Maybe I'll see you up there.
Thanx alan,getting ready to go there my first time,been to santa village couple times but want to try my downhill bike,always use my enduro at arrowhead,going to take a day off during the week and take it nice and easy,can't wait but i'm sure i'll have butterflies to the max,well thanx again,hope to talk again,if not then the day didn't go so well..LOL.
Heck yeah! Hope you have a rad day!
Hi MTB/ALAN - this is so dope video and very informative. You should’ve make more video like this. It’s like a story telling. Love it and keep ‘em coming! 🤙
Glad you dug it! More to come. 🤘🏽
Man your videos are so good. The audio quality is primo. Nice work man
Thanks yo!
Thanks for this Alan! Cant wait to experience a bike park. Very detailed and informative.
My pleasure! I hope it helps. 👊🏽
Alan! Thank you for this! I hit up SkyPark regularly and am hoping to take the next step up to Snow Summit in the next week or so. Always a little intimidated by the lifts, what to do, where to go...this is a great helper! Thanks again!
Right on! It's a different energy from Skypark. But it just as fun!
re: the lifts. The attendants at the lift will load your bike for you.
If you want to load your own bike, I see people pickup their whole bike to set it on the tray, but the pro way to do it is to pull you handlebars up and set your front tire into the track and then grab your seat to push the bike up, letting the front tire roll up while you pick up the rear wheel. 👍🏽
Sweet! Thanks again! I was wondering how that worked.
Relax and have fun! Yeow! GO GREEN all the way lol. Great video Alan! My first time there was awesome, crashed on my 1st run on going green. It's a learning curve on loosey goosey trails. For beginners to have maximum fun, definitely full face, elbow/knee pads are a must because you will definitely crash from too much excitement. Thanks again for an awesome vid. 😁🤙
Sounds like you had an authentic Snow Summit experience! 😆 Glad you had an awesome time! Yew!
Great vid, this is exactly the info I need to start riding @bike park
Sweet! Hope you have fun!
I go snowboarding at snow summit and I want to go for mtb on my dh bike I’m gonna go soon 👌🏽
Heck yeah!
Just found your channel and love the content!! I look forward to seeing more of your vids!
Glad you dig it! 👊🏾
Another great video Alan, i really think Summit should consider playing your Etiquette portion of this video on screens along the lift lines. There have been a few times i've seen some faster riders not being patient around some of the slower riders, almost making them go down. We were warming up on Going Green and had a slower rider in our group last time out there and she had a fast group fly by her saying she shouldn't be at Summit, go back to Skypark and a few other rude comments.
Damn! That sucks to hear. Especially on a trail like Going Green. Just know that at least based on all the people I’ve ridden with at Snow Summit, everybody has been really cool when we meet a rider who’s going a bit slower. And I say that that group was being selfish and lame and doesn’t know what it’s about.
Great video! I’m just stepping into to world of mountain biking. This info helped tremendously. Look forward to checking out Snow Summit soon! Thanks for the great info!
Thanks! My pleasure.
Awsome video!! Thank you for this!
My pleasure!
Totally awesome! Long time rider. Love your approach, leadership, and guidance! Thank you! Keep it up! "subscribed" Cheers!
Thanks John! And thanks for subscribing! 🙏🏽
Exact video I was looking for :) Can't wait til august heheh thanks Alan from another Alan!
Glad to help! Let me know how much this helps you once you're up there. Have fun!
Great stuff! Going for the second time on Wednesday.
Heck yeah!
Super helpful! Thank you!
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Very Helpful Video! Thanks man!
My pleasure!
Thanks for the snow summit guide man! I came up there last week and it was awesome! Coming back this week again hahah
Yew! Rad. My pleasure.
Great video, Alan! Hope to see you up there sometime soon 🤙🏼
Thanks! Gimme a shout if you see me up there. 👋🏽
Another awesome video
Thanks!
Northstar opens this weekend. First time at a park, I'm stoked
Sweet! I've heard good things about Northstar. Hopefully some of the general tips in here will help!
Alan, well done sir. We are heading up Friday. Can’t wait, it’s our first time to SS. Thanks for the tour 👍🏻
Thanks! Hope you have a rad time! I might be up there too!
How funny, you are right behind me. You got a crowd of people hanging out with you on chair two
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That place is a blast. See you around man 🍻
Great stuff as always! Super informative. #morekatie 🤜🏽💥
Thanks!
Great vid as ever Alan, wish I’d had this a couple of years ago when I first went. Keep’em coming 😀
Thanks! Will do.
Great Video Alan!
Thanks Rob!
Another great video! You give me hope that I too can get good at jumping!
Thanks! It's definitely an ongoing process.
@@mtb_alan Its been great watching you progress, you bounced back so quick from your crash too!
Thank you! Great information! 👍✌️
My pleasure!
E x e m p l a r y ! Thank you!
My pleasure!
Awesome video, Super informative, excited to hit Snow Summit..🤙🏼
Glad it was helpful! Snow Summit is such a good time!
Keep up the videos man!
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pumped to ride there again!, now that we have 3 parks close by the competition is getting better! I think Summit needed Snow Valley and Skypark to give them some comp to build better trails! Rode Snow Valley and their black diamond trail I feel is underated it was comparable to Mammoth's gnar.
You said it, Adam! I think having the Fox US Open at Snow Summit also plays a part in their upgrades. I've also heard multiple rumors about MTB trails going in on Bear Mountain. Oh dang!