by G. Kunkel
Crested Butte ski area has allowed skibikes for the past few seasons. Unfortunately, they seemed to not really understand their capabilities. Bikers were restricted to green and blue runs. How boring.
This season they've loosened their restrictions somewhat. Skibikes and skibobs are now permitted on all green, blue, and black runs. Restricted terrain is now double black diamond runs and extreme terrain. No access to terrain parks either.
Never-evers will need to take a two hour lesson and earn a Crested Butte snowbike license. Those holding a license from another resort will need to review skibike procedures, chairlift loading, and permitted terrain with one of their instructors. One will then be issued a Crested Butte license.
Type 1 and Type 2 skibikes are permitted at the resort. There is no mention if homebuilt bikes are permitted. Leashes are not required on the lift.
Skibob rentals and lessons are available at Crested Butte.
I can live with these policies. I know some people will be disappointed that the higher level expert terrain is off-limits. You'll just have to travel on to Telluride and Silverton. You know who you are. Remember, Silverton is currently 'by invitation only'. Telluride will let one ride anywhere you want to.
Get current Crested Butte skibike policies here.
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Thursday, December 12, 2013
Crested Butte is now skibike friendly - sort of
by G. Kunkel
Peg skibikes and skibobs are now welcome to ride the slopes at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. The ropes came down in April 2013.
While both types are allowed, skibikes are limited to specific terrain. Bikes are not permitted on any black trail, double-black trail, or in the terrain park. In addition riders must use a lanyard leash while on the chair lift and while skibiking on-slope.
Type I (skibobs) and Type II (peg) style skibikes must have a license to ride at Crested Butte. First timers must take a lesson to educate themselves on proper chair lift loading and unloading procedures. The lesson lasts two hours and includes full day snowbike rental.
After the lesson, skibikers are issued a non-expiring, non-transferable license at the season pass office. Rentals are available for $45/day for licensed holders.
Permitted areas and area skibike regulations are listed at http://www.skicb.com/lessons-rentals/ski-ride-school/snow-bike
Hopefully the terrain restrictions will end sooner rather than later. Especially the black rated terrain. Many resorts mistakenly believe skibikers cannot handle it properly.
Experienced freestyle skibikers have no problem riding blacks, moguls, and even the halfpipe. Just talk to the guys at Silverton Mountain - they are still in awe of Cliff Pinto's helicopter drop on his bike last season. He has permission to ride their mountain anytime.
I'll try to check it out this season but gotta say the totally unrestricted terrain at Vail, Telluride and Snowmass keep me drooling.
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Peg skibikes and skibobs are now welcome to ride the slopes at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. The ropes came down in April 2013.
While both types are allowed, skibikes are limited to specific terrain. Bikes are not permitted on any black trail, double-black trail, or in the terrain park. In addition riders must use a lanyard leash while on the chair lift and while skibiking on-slope.
Type I (skibobs) and Type II (peg) style skibikes must have a license to ride at Crested Butte. First timers must take a lesson to educate themselves on proper chair lift loading and unloading procedures. The lesson lasts two hours and includes full day snowbike rental.
After the lesson, skibikers are issued a non-expiring, non-transferable license at the season pass office. Rentals are available for $45/day for licensed holders.
Permitted areas and area skibike regulations are listed at http://www.skicb.com/lessons-rentals/ski-ride-school/snow-bike
Hopefully the terrain restrictions will end sooner rather than later. Especially the black rated terrain. Many resorts mistakenly believe skibikers cannot handle it properly.
Experienced freestyle skibikers have no problem riding blacks, moguls, and even the halfpipe. Just talk to the guys at Silverton Mountain - they are still in awe of Cliff Pinto's helicopter drop on his bike last season. He has permission to ride their mountain anytime.
I'll try to check it out this season but gotta say the totally unrestricted terrain at Vail, Telluride and Snowmass keep me drooling.
© 2013 G. Kunkel and A Colorado Skibiker Goes Skibiking. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to G. Kunkel and A Colorado Skibiker Goes Skibiking with appropriate and specific direction to the original content. Google
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