Northstar Mtn Biking

0g · 05-30-2007, 08:18 PM

anybody ride there??

I've heard they have some sick stuff, and i think the season pass is only 229 dollars. Now that I got a dually I may have to check it out.

**kidwoo** · 05-30-2007, 09:16 PM

Rocky, dusty, loose, rough.

Opens june 29.

**dfinn** · 05-30-2007, 09:33 PM

i've heard rumors that there's going to be new trails and features. any truth behind those?

**kidwoo** · 05-30-2007, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by dfinn

i've heard rumors that there's going to be new trails and features. any truth behind those?

Yup.

Check the bike section of the website and click on photo gallery.

**lph** · 05-31-2007, 10:09 AM

is it really gonna be 'irrigated'?

**Tyrone Shoelaces** · 05-31-2007, 10:11 AM

Dammit. Why can't Sierra at Tahoe have this shit in the Summer? It's so much closer to me, so therefore, they should do it .

me. me. me. me. me. me. me.

**kidwoo** · 05-31-2007, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by lph

is it really gonna be 'irrigated'?

Supposed to be on one trail only......which won't be built until after opening.

The trails/improvements built so far look pretty fun. I'm trying to make them more fun

Originally Posted by Tyrone Shoelaces

Dammit. Why can't Sierra at Tahoe have this shit in the Summer? It's so much closer to me, so therefore, they should do it .

me. me. me. me. me. me. me.

Considering the rarity of lift serviced dh anywhere in california, quit your whining

I better see you up there this summer......both of yous actually.

**lph** · 05-31-2007, 10:52 AM

I'll be there! (walking around the burly sections, avoiding stunts, and braking improperly causing stutter bumps everywhere). I can't wait!

**Tyrone Shoelaces** · 05-31-2007, 11:37 AM

oh I'm sure I'll be there too.

Look for the guy covered in dust rolling around on the ground writhing in pain.

**Dromond** · 05-31-2007, 11:51 AM

Irrigated? like a sprinkling system to keep the dust down. That half crazy and half genius. Sometimes it's so dusty mid-summer out here that you can barely ride some trails behind someone else without choking. I can't imagine how bad it must get in tahoe.

**kidwoo** · 05-31-2007, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by Tyrone Shoelaces

Look for the guy covered in dust rolling around on the ground writhing in pain.

Yeah but that's half the mountain

Originally Posted by Dromond

Irrigated? like a sprinkling system to keep the dust down. That half crazy and half genius. Sometimes it's so dusty mid-summer out here that you can barely ride some trails behind someone else without choking. I can't imagine how bad it must get in tahoe.

It's something I've written down on 'visitor comment' cards for years. I'm sure I'm not the only one. The trail they're planning on doing this to has been plotted adjacent to one of the main snowmaking pipelines. It's layout is inimately tied in to where irrigation outlets are convenient. If it works I think it will be badass. You'd never know it but the dirt here packs really well when wet.

.....and don't ever ride behind anyone at northstar

**crashnburn'd** · 06-01-2007, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by Dromond

Sometimes it's so dusty mid-summer out here that you can barely ride some trails behind someone else without choking.

It's spring and it's already like that, at least in NY/North NJ. Hopefully this rain will put a stop to it though.

Good to hear Northstar is opening back up.

**truckeelocal** · 06-01-2007, 04:51 PM

Plug for Big Wave Burritos in the N* Village. Nothing to do with them but good food and good beer choices like Fat Tire. And one of the owners drives a VW Thing - he was in the paper yesterday.

Meanwhile the 50/50 Brewery has done a soft opening. But we have a brewery in town again

It's on Brockway Road (old-267) just past the roundabout.

Oh. We're getting afternoon T-Storms which are tamping down the dust that seems to develop earlier and earlier each year

**kidwoo** · 06-01-2007, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by TruckeeLocal

the dust that seems to develop earlier and earlier each year

Uh......you were skiing this time last year.

**LegoSkier** · 06-02-2007, 10:54 AM

So stoked for June 29th (why can't they open earlier though). If I don't end up going to grad school, I will be getting a pass and spending every Saturday there (had one 3 summers ago and it was a blast and definately improved my DH skills - that I've now forgot). Aren't they also adding a whole new lift? I think it's the one that will serve the right side of the mountain so you don't have to do the long traverse to get to boondocks (of course now that will be all rutted like Karpiel).

Will also probably race the 2nd DH on the 29th of July.

**freshies** · 06-02-2007, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by TruckeeLocal

Plug for Big Wave Burritos in the N* Village. Nothing to do with them but good food and good beer choices like Fat Tire. And one of the owners drives a VW Thing - he was in the paper yesterday.

Meanwhile the 50/50 Brewery has done a soft opening. But we have a brewery in town again

It's on Brockway Road (old-267) just past the roundabout.

Oh. We're getting afternoon T-Storms which are tamping down the dust that seems to develop earlier and earlier each year

yeah, i went to the 50/50 monday night: "meh" on the pizza, but the amber ale they brewed up was mighty tasty. good to have a brewery back in truckee 4sure

**truckeelocal** · 06-02-2007, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by freshies

yeah, i went to the 50/50 monday night: "meh" on the pizza, but the amber ale they brewed up was mighty tasty. good to have a brewery back in truckee 4sure

Yeh, food was just OK and expensive for the entrees. No local brews served yet - supplied by other breweries hence the 'soft opening'. Good prices on the beer. Spoke to the owners and they're nice (and young) folks.