COLORADO: Which mtns still have MTB lift service?

[rushbikes]

Flying into Denver next week and plan on renting a bike and riding some resorts. Which mountains still have lifts open servicing mountain bikes?

[BFD]

I don't know about Colorado. Angel fire is still open weekends. Leaves should be peaking next week.

[The SnowShow]

None

[Wes Mantooth]

I think a lot closed last weekend and it's looking like we'll get some snow up high this weekend and early next week, at least here in the Elks. But the trail riding is all time right now if you're okay with pedaling

[Name Redacted]

Pretty sure they are all closed.

You could probably rent an EBike and lap some resort trails with it. You'd be all alone.

I'm still shocked that no-one has figured out how to throw a lift up on the FR somewhere and build some trails that could be open most of the year. DH MTB is kind of a struggling industry out west where everyone pedals uphill.

[Shredhead]

You can shuttle Snowmass very easily.



I shuttle my dog. He’s old, but still loves the flow.

[smmokan]

Pretty sure they are all closed.

You could probably rent an EBike and lap some resort trails with it. You'd be all alone.

I'm still shocked that no-one has figured out how to throw a lift up on the FR somewhere and build some trails that could be open most of the year. DH MTB is kind of a struggling industry out west where everyone pedals uphill.

You'd likely need private land to do that.... no way is one of the county open space (JeffCo, Boulder or Larimer) properties going to allow that, nor will the Forest Service districts.

[Tailwind]

There is a bike park being build in Conifer.

As for OP’s question : nothing open. Maybe try to shuttle stuff? You
might be able to find a company still doing Monarch Creast (foose and greens have minimal pedaling) or… just pedal it’s a beautiful time of year to ride.

[Name Redacted]

You'd likely need private land to do that.... no way is one of the county open space (JeffCo, Boulder or Larimer) properties going to allow that, nor will the Forest Service districts.

Somebody has got to buy Heritage Square right?

[Shredhead]

It's currently legal to ride an Ebike up Aspen Mountain, via the Summer Road, which is actually a county road.
But the Skico doesn't currently allow them on any trails.
I'd like to see them allow them on Scotties/Power of 4 and Conga Line on Highlands.
Nobody rides these trails, because they're just too hard to get too.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/e-bikes

[Dee Hubbs]

Pretty sure they are all closed.
You could probably rent an EBike and lap some resort trails with it. You'd be all alone.

You'd likely need private land to do that.... no way is one of the county open space (JeffCo, Boulder or Larimer) properties going to allow that, nor will the Forest Service districts.

I know in Eagle County you can ride Vail Mountain and Beaver Creek Mountain, who both allow Class 1 E-Bikes. Also the trails on Arrowhead are on private land allowing access for E-Bikes.

[Name Redacted]

We've pedaled non-bikes up Keystone a bunch over the years, while they were opened and while they were closed. Never caught any flak for it. Kinda surprised more people don't do it actually. It's comparable to some of the more popular big rides in the area like Lenawee and Westridge, but with way more options and fun, purpose built trails and with a capable E-bike, it would be a blast.

[BFD]

south boundary shuttle still running. Have not ridden Foose or Greens but thought SBT was more fun than Silver or Starvation. couple of days at Angel Fire and SBT would be 3 good days or riding.

[adrenalated]

There is a bike park being build in Conifer.

Correction: there's a group trying to build a bike park in Conifer. They do not have approval and there's a lot of local opposition so I'm not optimistic that it will get done.

[The SnowShow]

Pretty sure they are all closed.

You could probably rent an EBike and lap some resort trails with it. You'd be all alone.

I'm still shocked that no-one has figured out how to throw a lift up on the FR somewhere and build some trails that could be open most of the year. DH MTB is kind of a struggling industry out west where everyone pedals uphill.

Agree. That would be so sick to have nearby.
Maybe add a lift to Maryland Mountain and continue to develop the trails there?

[simple]

Bike specific chair lifts aren't gonna happen.

[rushbikes]

My east coast legs thank you all in advance for the impending suffer fest.

[ASmileyFace]

double post some how??

[ASmileyFace]

The gondola at Telluride will be running till the 17th or so. Not exactly what you're talking about but you can ride lots of fun trails off the gondy.

edit: It's also free. But you should go to Angel Fire, Angel fire is sick

[adrenalated]

My east coast legs thank you all in advance for the impending suffer fest.

Your legs will be fine. Your lungs are fucked.

[fastfred]

Somebody has got to buy Heritage Square right?

yeah martin marrietta did using a shell business to expand the gravel pit
can wait for the golden yuppies to absolutely loose their mind when they apply for a permit it should be so much fun to watch

[rideit]

When people loose their mind, is it hard to tighten?

[adrenalated]

Only if they go left instead of right. Unless they are left handed, of course.

[The SnowShow]

yeah martin marrietta did using a shell business to expand the gravel pit
can wait for the golden yuppies to absolutely loose their mind when they apply for a permit it should be so much fun to watch

That sucks. I know it would be unpopular, but lift service into an expanded Apex could be pretty great....cut more trails in Enchanted Forest, and up towards to top. Fuck it, cut trails all the way to Chimney Gulch, and make it a year round downhiller’s dream.

[rideit]

Only if they go left instead of right. Unless they are left handed, of course.

Quit being lose with the truth.