Jack Ryger explains the lure and and excitement of mountain biking, especially as an alternative to skiing when the weather is warm.

1. M O U N TA I N B I K I N G AT S K I R E S O RT S
C R E A T E D B Y J A C K RY G E R

2. • As the snow melts and
the sun stays out longer,
many ski resorts from all
of the nation open trails
dedicated to summer
mountain biking and
hiking.

3. • Either taking a
summer vacation to
one of your favorite
ski resorts or
checking out a local
ski resort that has
hiking and mountain
biking trails is a great
way to spend some
quality time in nature
this summer.

4. • Mountain biking in
particular is a very popular
summer activity that ski
resorts have increasingly
been accommodating
towards.

5. • Many ski resorts have
been building and
maintaining certain lift-
accessed mountain
biking trails throughout
the summer, which is
great news for skiers
who crave the feeling of
skiing all year long.

6. • Although there may not
be any snow and you
probably don’t have
your skis strapped in,
being outside and on
the mountain is very
satisfying.

7. • In fact, downhill mountain biking is very
similar to skiing.

8. • Not only do you get to start
your day in a base area trying on
different equipment that is best
for your body type and skill
level, but you also get to: hop
on a chairlift or gondola, adjust
your helmet and gloves, warm-
up on a blue trail, experience
nature through trees, meadows,
and wildflowers, feel a cool
mountain breeze against your
cheeks, enjoy beautiful
mountain views, and end your
day back in the base area village
with a satisfied smile stretched
across your face. Sounds a lot
like skiing, doesn’t it?

9. • If you’re not sure
where to find a
mountain bike park,
make sure you look
online at various ski
resort websites,
especially if you’re
fond of a particular
resort.

10. • But, if you’re in the Northeast, Killington Mountain Bike Park in
Vermont is a great New England resort to check out this
summer.

11. • Not only is it surrounded
by lush mountains, but the
Park hosts several
professional-level downhill
races and provides lessons
up until October.

12. • If you’re out west, California’s Northstar Bike Park offers cross-
country bikers and downhill mountain biking in Lake Tahoe.

13. • Mt. Bachelor in Oregon is another mountain to think about
visiting if you want to head west, equipped with a breath-taking
bike park featuring both smooth turns and fun features.

14. • Plus, they just ordered a new shipment of Norco all-
mountain and downhill rental bikes for you to enjoy.

15. • For more information about
mountain biking at ski resorts, and a
more detailed list of resorts to visit
this summer, check out Ski.com’s
article here.