Aspen Snowmass

by G. Kunkel

There's nothing like skibiking at Snowmass on a powder day!  I first experienced Snowmass in 1989 on a snowboard, gotta say this is even better.

I packed up the bike in the back of the pickup and headed west last Friday morning and arrived in Snowmass around 11:00 a.m.  They had just received 11 inches of fresh powder so the slopes were calling my name.

Skibike Snowmass

Bikes are not allowed on the Snowmass Village shuttles or the RFTA buses so I had a bit of a dilemma.   I ended up locking the bike to the railing in front of the Treehouse base area and drove back down to the Rodeo Lot free parking.  It was then a 10 minute shuttle ride back up to the ski area.

After turning in my Real Deal vouchers, they issued me a Aspen/Snowmass RFID card upon paying a $5 deposit.   I stuck it in an upper jacket pocket and I was set for three days of lift tickets.   They don't use human ticket scanners there anymore, you have to go through a gate that scans the card and it lets you in.

Plastic RFID lift ticket card

The Elk Camp area was first on my agenda.  It's always fun on a powder day.  I got in the Elk Camp Gondola line and nobody shooed me out.   The lifties loaded it inside the gondola car for me and then enjoyed a 15 minute ride to the top.  I jumped out and then loaded on the Elk Camp Lift.

At the top I headed down the slope under the lift.  Pure untracked powder bliss.  Faceshots even.   I was in pure heaven.  No people on the slope either.   Lots of cheering from the lift above.

I blew through hero moguls, jumps, and other awesomeness.   Didn't get any of those "You can only take those on green or blue runs"  questions back at the bottom of the Elk Camp Lift.

It was so much fun, I did it a few more times.  When people starting stealing my powder, I moved over to The Burn.

If you only have a short time to skibike at Snowmass, head for the Burn.  It's terrain I've been dying to try on a bike for the past two seasons.  It was everything I expected it to be.  Pure awesomeness!

Trees, deep powder, jumps, and drops can all be found up there.   It got pretty foggy up there and the snow was coming down hard so I headed down to lower slopes.

Ran into several friends there.   The NASTAR National Championships were being held.  I went and said "hello" to my racing friends, a few former U.S. Olympians (pacesetters), and Franz 'Fuxi' Fuchsburger.  Franz had his trailer stolen back in January and I was curious if he had gotten it back.

It was then time for some freestyle.  I tried out the 12 foot halfpipe and the rollers near the base area.  One kid was yelling for me to do a backflip.   I cleared the lip but that was it.  Total fun.   The rollers were just plain fun too.  Eight quick jumps in succession.

I then repeated the above for the next two days.

The skibike beta on Snowmass:

Chairlift:

Ride any lift you want.  Peggers have plenty of room in the gondola.  Use a leash on the lifts.

Vibe:

Lots of curious people.  Many asked where to rent one or get lessons.  No haters.  Numerous employees asking where to buy one.

Terrain:

Ride anything that looks fun.  I recommend Elk Camp, The Burn, and Sam's Knob.  The place is huge and I didn't get up to Hanging Valley or The Cirque.  The Lowdown Park is a great beginner park.

License:

None required.

Bike types allowed:

Not sure.  I wouldn't bring anything too ghetto.   Most of the lifties either drooled over the bike and asked questions or stood back and observed to make sure you knew how to load.

Courtesy tips:

Don't load on chairs with little kids.   You can't put the bar down and there are anxious parents.   Tell adults too - there are nervous adults that like the bar down too.

Overnight storage:

Bikes aren't allowed on any available public transport.  Unless you like paying $20/day for the parking garage you are screwed.  The garage was full for the weekend too.

The Aspen SkiCo Overnight Ski Storage Rack people + Snowmass Mall Guest Services worked out a solution.  SkiCo Snowmass Mall Pavillion Guest Services let me store the bike overnight behind the desk.  The Pavillion is totally locked up overnight.  I paid $7/night + tips.

Total pain in the kester:

The gates for the lifts are a pain.  It's hard to get the bike through before the metal bar swings around.  It can snag the bike and trap it.  You're then jammed in the gate.  The lifties will come and help you get unstuck.  Some gates are narrower than others.

In all, Snowmass is a fantastic place to ride.  Do it!

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British introduction to skibobs

by G. Kunkel

A well-rounded presentation on skibob skibikes from across the pond.

It covers a bit of history and current useage in Europe.  Lifties use them for work while recreational types like to race them.  Combined with the foot skis, one can ride them really fast.

The suspension systems make the bikes really stable at high speeds.  Former ski racers find they can still get that adrenaline rush even after career ending injuries.  Powder face shots can still be enjoyed too.

They can be enjoyed by all members of the family in a group tour.



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PSIA - Rocky Mountain Division - AASI Skibike Certification

by G. Kunkel

In the USA, professional ski and snowboard instruction certification is obtained through the nine divisional offices of the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI).  If one wants to have at least a meager income from instruction, you'll need to have a certification.

PSIA-AASI currently certifies instructors in alpine skiing, telemark, cross country, snowboarding, adaptive, freestyle, and children.  None of the divisional offices currently have a certification program for skibikes.  This includes Rocky Mountain PSIA-AASI that covers Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, Nebraska, Kansas, and Oklahoma.

I stopped by the National office in Lakewood, Colorado last fall for guidance from a former supervisor who now works there.  The bottom line: this is something that will have to be approached at the divisional level not the national.  In addition, a uniform teaching system that will work for both styles of bikes (peg and skibob) is the only practice that will be accepted by the national PSIA office.

As there are now more Colorado ski resorts that allow bikes than ban them, it's something that needs to be addressed.  Especially for peggers - they require a more technical lesson.  The demand for lessons for both skibobs and pegs is increasing though.

A great way to get the sport introduced to non-adaptive instructors in the Rocky Mountain Division are through cross-over training events such as Vail Spring Fling. Members can learn a new sport and fulfill their education credit requirements.

While I was over at Steamboat on Tuesday, I decided to drop in on the divisional headquarters in Steamboat Springs.  As luck would have it, I was able to speak with Dana Forbes the Executive Director.  As it turns out, we know a mutual number of people within PSIA and the ski industry.

The current state of skibiking within Colorado and the teaching program at Winter Park were discussed.     I explained why a cross-discipline clinic at Vail Spring Fling would be a great introduction for non-adaptive instructors.  She agreed.

I then went on to address the lack of a certification program for bikes and the lack of a recognized teaching system for peggers.  Skibobs have somewhat of a system through Adaptive.  With the demand for pegger lessons increasing, perhaps this should be addressed?

Dana mentioned that skibikes were discussed two years ago.  After consulting with the National PSIA Office, they found that their insurance policy coverage did not extend to bikes.  Without insurance coverage, they could not move forward.

As an active dues paying member of Rocky Mountain PSIA-AASI  I'd like to see this sport take off in a responsible manner with a measure of respectability.  Snowboarding suffered early on before being recognized as a separate discipline altogether.

After a quick and productive discussion, there may or may not be some progress.  Dana said she would talk to National and see if the insurance issue had been worked out and then get back to me.

So, those of you wanting a Cert for bikes, insurance is the hold back.  If enough active members express interest, it may hurry up the process.  We all remember when you had to have a snowboard license to ride at ski resorts.

Want to have a voice?  Join PSIA.  Dues are $110 annually with mandatory continuing education.  You'll learn more about snowslding sports than you ever thought possible.  My snowboarding skills improved vastly after starting down the training road.

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Update to Steamboat skibike policies 2012-13 season

Great news!  There are new skibiker policies in place for Steamboat Ski Resort.

And they are friendlier.

Licenses

Licenses are no longer required at Steamboat.  Neither are checkout rides with Ski Patrol for peggers. They did a review on bikes and concluded there were no issues.  I went straight to the lift on Tuesday.

Lessons and rentals

Lessons are still available through Ski School.  Several places rent Brenters and Stalmach's right at the base area.

Brenter C4 and Stalmach Rocky Berg's are available through ski school.  Only skibobs are available commercially for rent.  Josh in Steamboat does have 7 Lenz Sport Brawlers that he rents.

Chairlifts

Bikes are allowed in the gondola.  They'll even load it inside for you.  Plenty of room for a pegger to fit inside.

Unknown

Still don't know if homemade or conversion kit bikes are allowed.  Probably not.  They aren't allowed at Winter Park and both resorts are operated by Intrawest.

I rode around the Wally World area on Tuesday.  Lots of curious people and no negative comments.  Downhill mountain bikers and instructors seemed the most interested.

I've skied and snowboarded at Steamboat since the late 1980's.  I had blast on the bike there.  It's a whole new mountain.

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U.S. Forest Service Policy attacks adaptive skibikers

Very bad news.  The U.S. Forest Service adopted a new anti-skibike policy in the fall of 2012.

I had a very brief conversation with Beth Fox the Operations Manager of the National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD) on Sunday.  During the discussion, she mentioned that the U.S. Forest Service instituted a new policy.

Those who are adaptive skibikers could have issues in the future.

It seems that the new USFS policy is that ski areas no longer have to recognize skibikes as an adaptive device.  This is a giant leap backwards for all skibikers.

This means that ski areas no longer have to permit bikers under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).   Adaptive uses of bikes has long been the foot in the door for everyone.

NSCD has used skibobs in their programs for many years.  They've allowed those with disabilities to safely enjoy the ski slopes.

I don't think Winter Park will change their policies anytime soon due to the current COO's three decades of volunteering with NSCD.

What's driving this change?  I can only speculate.  I think it is being driven by the insurance companies that underwrite policies for the ski resorts.

I really think it's terrible that the Forest Service wants to discriminate against a portion of the American disabled community.

Those with diseases and injuries do not always need to use a sit-ski.   Many battle-injured American service members and veterans can enjoy the slopes due to skibikes.

It's really just a terrible new policy.  Read the USDA - USFS Accessibility Guidebook for Ski Areas Operating on Public Lands revised October 2012 at  http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/accessibility/accessibility_guidebook_ski_areas_2012.pdf.

If you agree, contact your Senators and Members of Congress.  Don't let the U.S. Forest Service discriminate against the disabled.

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Colorado ski bike regulations

Panoramic Express at Winter Park Resort

Unfortunately, there are no uniform rules or policies for skibikes at Colorado ski resorts.  The U.S. Forest Service lets the individual areas determine their policies.

There are known areas with policy and safety regulation variability.

Permitted

Not every Colorado ski area allows skibiking.  All destination and large Colorado ski resorts permit them.  Copper Mountain is the only large ski area that prohibits them (peggers).

Leash

Not every ski area requires them.  When they are required, it can vary from lift only to wearing one at all times.  Colorado law does require everyone to 'use a device to help prevent runaway equipment'.  Since most ski bike designs don't runaway without a rider, it's a gray area.

Skibike license

Not every area requires one to ride.  All areas require riders to follow the Responsibility Code which states 'Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid others'.  Some Colorado ski areas require a license be shown when boarding any chairlift.   Most areas only require them when renting a skibike.

Terrain parks

Some ski areas in Colorado prohibit skibikes in terrain parks due to risk assessment reviews.  Vail Resorts (Keystone, Breckenridge, Vail, Beaver Creek), Snowmass, Durango Mountain Resort, A-Basin, and Telluride allow them in their terrain parks.

Chairlifts

Ski areas may prohibit the use of certain lifts.  These tend to be fixed-grip lifts which can be tricky to exit for peg bikers.  Peggers are regarded as 'foot traffic' by the Colorado Tramway Board.  If one uses foot skis on the lift, one may be able to use these lifts.

Terrain

Terrain may be prohibited due to access problems.  Not all resorts can accommodate skibikes on their equipment.  For example, Highlands Bowl in Aspen is prohibited as they don't have a way to carry the bikes out of there.  If one is uncertain, ask someone.  Montezuma Bowl at A-Basin is off-limits for some mysterious reason.

Homemade or Conversion kit

Due to liability insurance issues, homebuilt or conversion kit ski bikes are banned from most Colorado ski areas.  Those built using manufactured conversion kits are welcome at a few small ski areas.

Rentals and lessons

If you want to rent a skibike, most Colorado ski areas limit their risk by requiring lessons before one can rent.  There are enough out-of-control skiers and snowboarders already on the hill.  Too bad they don't require a ski license or snowboard license to rent or own that equipment.

If one plans to bike in Colorado, contact the resort before visiting to get their regulations.  It limits disappointment.

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What is the difference between a Type 1 and Type 2 ski bike?

Everything has to have a label to work in a computer system.  So five season ago Winter Park Resort picked a naming system for the two types of skibikes used at the ski resort.

Type 1 skibikes are skibobs that are typically used with foot skis.  One wears ski boots to attach the skis  to.   The rider sits down on a seat.  They have a lower center of gravity and four points of contact with the snow.

Type 1 skibike aka skibob

Type 2 are peg style skibikes - no foot skis are used.  Riders wear snowboard boots and stand on pegs attached to the bike frame.  They have a higher center of gravity and only two points of contact with the  snow.

Type 2 skibike aka peg

Skibobs are easy to learn.  Pegs typically take more time to learn and require more balance.

Want a short learning curve and almost guaranteed success learning to ride?  Choose a skibob.

Have balance issues, un-athletic, or find a downhill mountain bike style more appealing - choose a pegger.

There's different strokes for different folks.  Choose your style of skibiking.

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Highlights from the 2013 Vail Winter Mountain Games

And skibikes were representing in the dual slalom bike course.  Just a demo event though.

Lenz Sport rider Jamis Stiber competed in the official Men's Dual Slalom Course event and took second place.  Petr Hanak from Winter Park, Colorado took first place.

Some official video's from the events.

Recap of all the events:


Recap of the snowbike dual slalom race:


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Winter Park Resort TV Commercial

What's playing on the local cable TV channel.



There are also some independent reviews out there of people's skibike lesson experiences at Winter Park.

One's that I could find:

Skibiking at Winter Park Is More Than Just Biking On Skis

Something New: Skibiking at Winter Park

Lessons are the way to go with any new activity.  Judge for yourself.  Come take a skibike lesson at Winter Park.

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Skibob video from 1956

Just found this old skibob video with footage from Bavaria in Germany.  It's pretty funny.

Equipment has come a long way since then.  Much better suspension systems and design.  No need for Superman muscles anymore.

These guys are the original peggers too!



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Skibike Powder Day at Vail

The video doesn't lie.  Colorado has gotten the snow goods lately.  And it's been fantastic!

Todd Harper rode a skibike around Vail mountain and took footage of his adventures.  He then edited together this video.

I'm jealous.


Powder Day at Vail on Lenz Sport from T Harper on Vimeo.


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Ski bike and skibob riding terrain

by G. Kunkel

Skibikes can be ridden on almost any type of slope skiers or snowboarders use.  Don't laugh.  I'm often approached by unknowledgeable people on the slopes or in the lift line and told "those can only be ridden on green and blue runs, right?".

There are shocked looks and comments when I say some of my favorite terrain are the bumps or trees.  It never even crossed their mind that bikes could be ridden on difficult or black terrain.

To use more advanced terrain, one does need the proper equipment and riding techniques.  Determine if the bike construction is built to withstand the stresses of the desired terrain and if one has the proper riding skills for the terrain.

Having a bike with a full-suspension system is going to give the smoothest ride.  Having a manufactured bike with vetted construction and welds is going to be the safest.  You don't want the bike to explode on impact off a jump.

Having advanced riding skills will be necessary for black slopes and freestyle riding.  Bumps require short radius dynamic turns and a low edge angle.  Terrain park riding tricks are best practiced with foam pits before trying them on-snow.

Skibike lessons from PSIA-AASI trained instructors are another source of knowledge.  Certified instructors spend hundreds of hours training and thousands of dollars out of their own pocket to get their certifications.  While there is currently no PSIA "skibike" certification, the movement analysis and teaching techniques are the same as for skiing and snowboarding.

Once you have the advanced riding skills, help the sport out by demonstrating good riding technique in visible areas.  Skillfully riding in a pack of bikers down a bump run underneath a chairlift generates respect and knowledge to the general public.  It also generates lessons and rentals which grows the sport.

On that note, I'd never noticed skibobbers using terrain park features other than jumps.  Seems bobbers like the adventure too.

Here's a video by Front Range Snowbiking showing skibobs using terrain park features.



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Basic skibob instructional video featuring Stalmach Group bikes

I ran into Patrick Neelan on Sunday at Winter Park.  I took him up on his offer to demo some of the skibobs that Snow Fun Bikes had brought over from Steamboat Springs.  More on that in future posts.

While on the chairlift, Patrick mentioned he had edited his instructional video he filmed at Sipapu Ski Area in New Mexico, USA.

In the video, Patrick demonstates how to put on the foot skis, skate, load and unload from the chairlift, and basic riding techique on the slopes.

The video also features four time World Champion Austrian skibobber/Stalmach Group Founder Jacek Stalmach riding the bumps and groomers at Aspen/Snowmass.  Jacek flew over last spring on a USA-wide business trip promoting skibobbing to resorts and PSIA.  Vail Resorts, Inc. ski areas are now open to skibikers due in part to his efforts.

One can spot several models of Stalmach Group skibobs being ridden throughout the video.

It was shot on location at Sipapu, and Aspen/Snowmass in Colorado.



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Where to buy Brenter Snowbike parts in the USA

by G. Kunkel

If one owns a Brenter skibob, sooner or later you'll need to purchase replacement parts for it.  Finding new and used parts from a supplier can be rather difficult in the United States.

One doesn't have to order them from Europe anymore.   Snow Fun Bikes in Steamboat Springs, Colorado is an authorized Brenter Snowbike Distributor in North America.

I ran into Ricky and Kay Brooks, the owners of SnowFunBikes.com, at their demo booth at Winter Park Resort on Sunday.  I had a chance to find out more information about their skibike business.

They keep OEM Brenter replacement parts in stock at their warehouse.  There are no long waits from drop shipping direct from the manufacturer.  They ship parts the same day they get the order.

They'll ship parts to anywhere in the USA and Canada.  They'll even ship the used skibobs they have in stock to anywhere in the world.

Ricky and Kay are incredibly friendly and great people persons.  If you have any questions or need help with your skibob needs, they are happy to help.

If you are looking to buy a skibob, Snow Fun Bikes has new and used Brenter and Stalmach skibobs for sale.  They are also the authorized Stalmach Distributor in North America.  If you haven't ridden a Stalmach before, you're in for a real treat.

Need a skibike rental to ride on the slopes of Steamboat?  Ricky and Kay can help you there too.  Call them and find out what they currently have available.

Website:  http://www.snowfunbikes.com/index.php

Phone:  970-736-8366

Update: If you need replacement footski leashes, ski covers, or carrying bag repair, head on over to the EpicSkibike.com website.  They offer those and other skbike parts.  Broken zipper? Get that fixed too.

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Where to rent a ski bike in Telluride Colorado

Lenz Sport skibike at Telluride

Telluride Ski Resort is a skibike friendly place in southwest Colorado.  Bikes are permitted on all its slopes, including the terrain park.

Ones does need to have a ski bike license to ride their lifts.   The lifties don't seen to check for them though.  They're usually more interested in checking out your ride.

Brenter snowbikes are available for rent at Eco Adventures in Mountain Village.  Lessons are available as well.  License required for rental.  No peggers available.

Lessons are $85 and include a 2 hour lesson, skibike rental for the day, and a certification card.  Skibob rental is available to licensed skibikers for $45/day.  Lift tickets are not included.

They are located in the Franz Klammer Breezeway adjacent to the Conference Center.

They are open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Phone 970.728.7300.  Email ecoadventures@tellurideskiresort.com

More information at http://tellurideskiresort.com/TellSki/info/eco-snowshoeing.aspx

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