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 R Y G E R

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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?

• 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.

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

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

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

• 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.

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

• 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.