Two weeks ago, I headed up to Mammoth Lakes, CA to ride the big mountain. I had so much fun that I was jonesing to go back. On my last Ride Report, I mentioned that I was going back (this past weekend)… didn’t happen 
Like most impromptu decisions things can quickly change. Several of the guys backed out last minute due to obligations which was totally understandable.
Fortunately for me one of my friends, Neil Adams (single speed stud) invited me to go to Big Bear. Big Bear is our local mountain getaway, approximately 1.5 hours away. Back in the day when DH racing was on the rise, many races were held in Snow Summit (one of the two main resorts in Big Bear Lakes). This was no Mammoth, but it’s a lift assisted ride and it sure beats local riding.
Truck packed and ready to go!!!
Several friends met at Neil’s house and off we went at about 6:00am. At Snow Summit, we met other friends from the bike industry such as 661 and Ellsworth. Big group riding…
Our group on Saturday 8.21.10
Below is a video from one of our runs. Unfortunately on most of the video I shot, the mouthpiece of my camelbak was infront of the camera obstructing the view, therefore many of the footage was not usable. Overall, it was a great trip. I was with great company and at a good place to ride.
still limited to 6″ brakes and travel???
R1D3R – I think that’s the rule but they’re not enforcing it. No one is measuring, I was using a 7” bike. My friend’s son brought a dual crown fork several weeks ago & because he was w/the family they let him take it up the lift. Just depends I guess…
I actually have the pamphlet right here so I thought I’d share.
No Downhill specific bikes..any one of these factors may disqualify a bike from being transported on the lift.
1. bike must be less than 35 lbs
2. tire size must be less than 2.5
3. Front shocks must be less than 6.5 inches travel
4. Bikes must have at least two chainrings unless they are single speed.
and nobody called me!! im mr. bigbear local!
sweet thanks, I am chasing you guys around cali. We were in Mammoth last weekend, snow at the summit on Saturday and 32. Think we are gonna give Summit a try on Sunday.
R1D3R – gonna try and go back on the 11th.