Official 2007 Wasatch Trail Conditions Thread

**SkiingBear** · 05-11-2007, 06:13 PM

Anybody know what Mid-Mountain looks like right now? I'd like to take Sweeney's up to Mid-Mountain and head towards Deer Valley...connecting to other things there.

Anyone?

**schindlerpiste** · 05-11-2007, 08:34 PM

I don't think that it will be ready for a couple of weeks. Two days ago, I rode Molly's uphill to Molly's downhill. It was getting wet at about 7500 feet. Still patchy snow on the ground. Today, I was discussing this with the folk at White Pine Touring. They anticipate that it will be passable soon...but not yet.

**maniloff** · 05-13-2007, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by SkiingBear

Anybody know what Mid-Mountain looks like right now? I'd like to take Sweeney's up to Mid-Mountain and head towards Deer Valley...connecting to other things there.

Anyone?

One of my buddies did Spiro -> MMT -> Johns -> Sweeney's this afternoon. He said it's pretty good; there are a few patches of snow where it crosses ski runs.

However, I think the first part going from Thaynes Canyon to The Canyons takes a bit longer, not sure abot the sections from PCMR to DV and such.

**truberski** · 05-13-2007, 09:41 PM

Great new trail off of the 24/7 trail (about half way between the Jeremy Golf course end and the first/only road crossing. They put it in late last year and it is starting to come into form. It basicially climbs to the top of the ridge and gets into a rolling/slight climb flow on the backside. Once you drop in from the ridge it reminds me of mid-mountain with a real wilderness feel (and killer views). More like riding in the PNW versus the front side desolation of 24/7 and Glenwild. You can really piece together a long ride by combining this with Cobblestone, other Glenwild trails and the downhill trails.

**SkiingBear** · 05-13-2007, 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by maniloff

One of my buddies did Spiro -> MMT -> Johns -> Sweeney's this afternoon. He said it's pretty good; there are a few patches of snow where it crosses ski runs.

However, I think the first part going from Thaynes Canyon to The Canyons takes a bit longer, not sure abot the sections from PCMR to DV and such.

We (me, Altagirl, JoshP, tradygirl) rode up Sweeney's on Saturday afternoon and it's still rather wet up there. We opted to ride down John's to Gravedigger, which are both in stellar condition.

Maybe 1-2 more weeks before MMT from the town-lift to Deer Valley clears out would be my guess. I'm going to try to get up there for a few after work rides this week, so if I'll try to report on anything new I see.

**skiguide** · 05-13-2007, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by SkiingBear

We (me, Altagirl, JoshP, tradygirl) rode up Sweeney's on Saturday afternoon....

what am I, chopped liver?

**SkiingBear** · 05-13-2007, 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by skiguide

what am I, chopped liver?

Yeah, skiguide was there too...but then anyone that knows us, knows that I don't go anywhere without her (or her permission)

It doesn't work the other way though...she went and rode DH with AG and Mr AG this morning without me

**criscam** · 05-14-2007, 07:03 AM

for the n. ut riders...
hit up the east fork/middle fork trails from the art nord trailhead. conditions are pretty ugly. it looks like they had the kentucky derby there during the last rainstorm

. about 90% dry but hardly any smooth sections. i don't know what it's gonna take to get it back to decent riding conditions.
anyone have any beta on the basin trails? GT?

**phatfreeheeler** · 05-14-2007, 07:30 AM

Originally Posted by SkiingBear

she went and rode DH with AG and Mr AG this morning without me

So what DH trail is good to go?

**bagtagley** · 05-14-2007, 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by phatfreeheeler

So what DH trail is good to go?

Bountiful has been delivering for a while.

criscam, it'll take another rain storm and people having the patience to wait a day to ride. The Shoreline in SLC is in a similar state.

**Mr. Altagirl** · 05-14-2007, 07:58 AM

Bruce and the DH course (Buckland, Wakeup call, tight trees) were AWESOME yesterday. Anyone want to shuttle this week after work, Tuesday maybe? I have to replace my rear tire on the big bike (blew off two turns into 2nd run on Bruce yesterday) but will go back soon if possible.

**JoshP** · 05-14-2007, 08:48 AM

Mr.AG-If you don't mind showing me around (never been up there) I'd dig some shuttling tomorrow night. Have truck, will shuttle.

**phatfreeheeler** · 05-14-2007, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by JoshP

Mr.AG-If you don't mind showing me around (never been up there) I'd dig some shuttling tomorrow night. Have truck, will shuttle.

Not to invite myself, but I also would be psyched for an inspection lap of a new to me trail. Depending on the trail T might be up for it too. Had a pretty sweet time in Moab this weekend and would like to keep the flow going. Lots of fun air time. I know it's small but I finally cleaned one line into Jackass and am finally starting to feel good having my tires 4' in the air. It was a sweet weekend of riding other than a friend getting knocked out of commission for a while. Slow progression and extra padding is the name of the game for me. I was starting to think that I should just ride the big bike everywhere, it was feeling that good

I'll also be up for some XC action this week, but I will say I am really jazzed about more technical riding. The Ells didn't get touched all weekend

T & I are riding something after work tonight if I'm not needed on a conference call.

**skiguide** · 05-14-2007, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by phatfreeheeler

Depending on the trail T might be up for it too.

I'll tell her all about it...my guess is that it's not something she'd totally love -definitely different than DV or sundance for example. though it's something she could ride on the ML, but i probably wouldn't want to...and i'm just guessing it's more fun on a bigger bike

its not really all that technical, except for the super tight trees/steep skinny singletrack/tight turn sections...at slower speeds though it's no big deal.

there's two places I know she'd probably not like... pinchflat alley... long section of baby heads/looseness - lower leg armor required

(not to mention upper body protection is a good idea)
and there's a short, but steep super loose/sandy gravel section.

**yentna** · 05-14-2007, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. Altagirl

Bruce and the DH course (Buckland, Wakeup call, tight trees) were AWESOME yesterday. Anyone want to shuttle this week after work, Tuesday maybe?

After work = what time ish?

Coming from work in Coalville, not sure what time I'd arrive, but would LOVE to come....hint hint.

**skiguide** · 05-14-2007, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by yentna

After work = what time ish?

Coming from work in Coalville, not sure what time I'd arrive, but would LOVE to come....hint hint.

i'd assume you can get there when you get there.. and just wait for the shuttle to get back down, and take a turn up...

Edit: and damnit... now i'm thinking i'm going to go again if there's a plan formulating... may as well make yesterday's bruises bigger so they look super cool.

just will make one or two changes to the bike first.. and see if that makes a difference.

**tradygirl** · 05-14-2007, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by phatfreeheeler

I'll also be up for some XC action this week, but I will say I am really jazzed about more technical riding. The Ells didn't get touched all weekend

T & I are riding something after work tonight if I'm not needed on a conference call.

I have my bike and was planning on riding after work. I'm up for whatever, but I was thinking about hitting Draper again. After my recon last week, I have a new loop in mind. Start up Oak Hollow, east on the BST to Corner Canyon, maybe a CC climb to Traverse Ridge (Clark's Trail?), back the BST and down Spring Hollow to the car. I would assume around an hour and a half for the ride, adding or substracting loops as necessary. Interested?

**slippy** · 05-14-2007, 11:13 AM

I'd be psyched to do some DH runs tomorrow, but if the crew is too big I'll wait for a better time. I can go anytime all this week.

**skiguide** · 05-14-2007, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by slippy

I'd be psyched to do some DH runs tomorrow, but if the crew is too big I'll wait for a better time. I can go anytime all this week.

i'm kind of thinking, if the crew is that big.. we can run two shuttles.. (i have 4 slots on my rack) though the road is rough... it will be pretty bouncy on the bikes.

and maybe try to break it into the crew who plans on racing the DH there in 2 weeks...

and those of us who are not as core... and will do it slower anyway.

**JoshP** · 05-14-2007, 01:04 PM

^What about those of us that are slow as shit, but are going to race it

**skiguide** · 05-14-2007, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by JoshP

^What about those of us that are slow as shit, but are going to race it

learn by following blindly/trying to keep up.

SUCKA!
it's your turn now.. had mine yesterday.

(do you have pads and a FF btw?)

**JoshP** · 05-14-2007, 01:32 PM

Going to Go Ride tonight for pads (arm and leg), and working on borrowing a full face. No pressure suit or any craziness, but hopefully I'll have a few basic things by tomorrow night at least.

To contrast, I just spent my lunch break at the Riverdale park dirt jumps; my gear there consisted of some 5 dollar shin guards from Wally world and a pair of BD telemark knee pads.

You know damn right they were hiding under a pair of jeans, no chance in hell I was going to be flaunting that ghetto setup, but it did save a couple cheese grater shin incidents from occuring, so hell yeah for Wal-Mart soccer gear

**Particle** · 05-14-2007, 01:42 PM

If there's room I'd love to come. I do not have a shuttle vehicle though.

**skiguide** · 05-14-2007, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by Particle

If there's room I'd love to come. I do not have a shuttle vehicle though.

yah, right... you'll just stand me up like you did in OHIO! (just kidding, no big deal - but we had a huge open bar and not enough people drinking- i was counting on you to help out

).

i can leave anytime from SLC after 3pm...maybe a few of us can get up there early, get rides in.. then i don't mind just being a driver..

JoshP - then you can borry my FF, it's a SM giro remedy though- will that work?