Beacon ridable????

[Kanter]

How much snow on Beacon? Temp in Spokane?

[Radarr]

Haven't been to beacon lately, but it is been cold. The other day we had a low of -3 with a high of somewhere around 20. No new snow, but there is snow/ice on the ground.

[geargrrl]

I have heard of folks riding there, but there's a good 6" or more on the ground . They did say the Ezzie trail was packed down well from snowshoers....But if you are looking for dirt you'll need to wait for the next chinook spell.

gg

[arboc!]

yeah, theres quite a bit of snow, i would wait a while until it melts to ride there.

[Kanter]

Let us know when its good to go.

[arboc!]

can do. what is your definition of rideable? because some people like to ride in a bit of snow, others want it dry.

[kinghami3]

can do. what is your definition of rideable? because some people like to ride in a bit of snow, others want it dry.
a.) when you can pedal, b.) when your ties are slipping side to side while on the single track.
I'm interested in knowing too, but I doubt I'll get back over there anytime soon.

[Kanter]

I dont mind snow. But I hate riding in the mud and goo.

Any updates on conditions? Its suppose to be warm for awhile. We were thinking of hitting up Beacon the first or second week in Jan.

[arboc!]

I dont mind snow. But I hate riding in the mud and goo.

Any updates on conditions? Its suppose to be warm for awhile. We were thinking of hitting up Beacon the first or second week in Jan.
it rained yesterday and last night, the snow is going away, but theres still like 5" or so. a few weeks without new snow, and it'll be ready to ride

[geargrrl]

It's really warm here right now, ( 41) which means that everything is melting fast. If it continues this way, it might be rideable in a week or so, but only on the South Side, by the river, where you guys most likely ride. That part, Camp Sekani, is fast draining sandy soil.

The esmerelda trail is a different kind of soil, that stays goo a lot longer. In fact the esmerelda trail got significantly widened last year when it got ridden as gooey mud.

geargrrl

[allsk8sno]

yeah the bermy trail by the golf course is pretty muddy for a while...but yeah the dh area drains fast and only hold water on the low spots, between jumps and such mostly

[arboc!]

well, its been raining alot, and all the snow is almost gone... if it stops raining soon, i would say you could ride.. like first week of january

[Radarr]

I'm going to be riding tomorrow - there around 10am. If anyone wants to go, look for me on my blue VP-Free.

[arboc!]

I'm going to be riding tomorrow - there around 10am. If anyone wants to go, look for me, i'll be the only one there
fixed it.

[Radarr]

fixed it.

Hmmm... Someone has a little cabin fever.

[Radarr]

So Beacon was awesome today - I did Rushmore, sessioned the jump over the road at the bottom for about a half hour, the new DH course (even the rock roller), as well as some random trails that looked like fun.

Oh, and there were 3 other people that I saw riding there today, too.

It was a little muddy in places, and there was some patches of snow, but for the most part, the tires hooked up good and it was a blast.

[arboc!]

yeah, almost all the snow is gone now...

[Kanter]

How about the Zipper?

[ryan/kona29]

i just moved out here from nc. were is beacon, what's it like(a mini whistler)

[geargrrl]

i just moved out here from nc. were is beacon, what's it like(a mini whistler)

It's in Spokane, are you?

mixed trails, XC, dirt jumps, rock drops, several downhill courses

info and directions here on the local club site:
http://www.fttrc.org

[Kanter]

We hope to make it over in early Jan. Keep me posted on the conditions.

[Radarr]

My parents live at the base of the hill, so I get a really good idea of what the conditions are like everyday.

I'm probably riding tomorrow again, whenever I wake up.

[Kanter]

How was it?

[Radarr]

It rained today, but it was fun. Just a little muddy, that's all. Bring a poncho and you're good to go.

[Kanter]

I just dont want to drive 5 hours to ride in the mud and rain. Let me know when it drys up a little. Thanks

[geargrrl]

rain, we have plenty of right now.

:angry:

[Radarr]

It's been pretty nice today, forecast calls for snow and rain over the next couple days, though.

[How]

whoa... beacon is rideable? I've been on xmas break for a month so I haven't checked the scene yet, guess i'll start heading up there too, look for a haggard looking red banshee with gold shiver.

[geargrrl]

How about you NOT build some jumps? Not unless you check with the property owners of the location where you'd like to to build. Most of the DH runs are on City Park property, and the city parks dept has made it clear to the new bike club that dirt jump digging is one of the few aspects of mountain biking up there that they have issues with. Why? Any number of reasons: sandy soils that erode when holes are dug into hillside, craters left next to the jumps, redundant trails. As for the other property owners, they too don't mind the riders, but again, it's the digging and building without asking first that some of them have issues with.

The local mountain bike club will be laying out and starting to build the stunt/ladder trail at Camp Sekani ( the official name of the city park property where the DH trails are) this spring. We truly welcome you input and help. Here's the club website not much going on right now (winter) but I post workdays, meetings etc.
http://www.fttrc.org

geargrrl

/puts soap box away, carry on...

[How]

"The local mountain bike club will be laying out and starting to build the stunt/ladder trail at Camp Sekani"

Do you know these dudes well? While skill camps are fun to ride because they usually have some challenging ladders, usually none of the stuff is very advanced.

do you know if we can build some more really big jumps? 20 feet is about the minimum gap for video worthy stuff these days :thumb:

[geargrrl]

LOL, I'm the president, I'll say I know these dudes well. ( one of them is the guy that built the zipper and brain damage) I've seen the plans, and I've sat in more than a few meetings with the city parks folks. We are using what's been done at Post Canyon & the city of Hood River as our guide, along with the Whistler building manual. . What the city of Sp. does want is all ability stuff - there's plenty of advance lines there, room for more, plus lower level stuff that's not intimidating for beginners. They are very supportive of developing the are for more DH/FR mountain biking use. This concept goes nicely with a lot of the regional outdoors development going on ( Silver, Great Gorge park etc) I've done walk thoughs of the property with the recreation directors, and we ( the club building committee) know pretty much what's ok or not. In addition, some of the local pro DH racers are working with us on our plans. Anything that the club builds will be legal up there.

Examples... the ramp jump that's right above the old archery pit, we call it Bridge to Nowhere... basically the size ramp and the gap is ok, what's not ok is that it's built out of total crap wood, not for longevity and the landing was just gouged into the hill with shovels, no thought given to erosion. They think that the Rushmore drop is cool, no issue with things of that size or the road gap near the bottom. Craters left from digging dirt jumps is decidedly not cool.


I don't know if I posted this link:
http://www.specialtyoutdoors.com/misc/sekani.ppt
this is the presentation that the bike club gave to the Park Board this summer. We were invited to talk about what we had in mind. I was for sure convinced there'd be a lot of hard questions about liablilty and risk but nope, all they wanted to know was where did we get our training in how to build/maintain trails.

tell you want, anyone want to be part of it, PM me with your email, I'll get you on the list serve which will keep you up to date on planning, work dates and so on.

sorry, I do go on...

[Kanter]

I know where the Zipper is but where is Brain Damage?

Are there any other trails like the Zipper and Brain Damage in that area?

[Radarr]

How about you NOT build some jumps? Not unless you check with the property owners of the location where you'd like to to build.

Thank you!

See, I'm pretty sure that the Zipper crosses my parent's property, and I'm really tempted to go up there and rip out stunts (the man-made ones on their land) just to keep them in the clear as far as liability, along with posting No Tresspassing signs every 6".

Its a great trail, but it will take one ass-clown to really **** things up.

[Kanter]

Thank you!

See, I'm pretty sure that the Zipper crosses my parent's property, and I'm really tempted to go up there and rip out stunts (the man-made ones on their land) just to keep them in the clear as far as liability, along with posting No Tresspassing signs every 6".

Its a great trail, but it will take one ass-clown to really **** things up.


Please dont. As I recall, there really aren't any man made stunts, most are natural with a little help from man. That is one sweet trail. We drove 150 or so miles, one way, to ride the Zipper.

[Radarr]

Trust me, the trial is in my back yard. I love it a lot more than most people out there. But it is those "little help from man" parts that opens up lawsuits that deal with attractive nuisances.

I'm not going to erase the trail completely, I just want to make sure that everything is CYA, and only on the private property. Everything else will be left alone. Worst case scenario: There'll be one short section that's a little less exciting, and will have more signs posted.

[Kanter]

Are you guys getting this rain, too? The trails must be like peanut butter.

[arboc!]

yeah, its been raining a ton lately. its not raining today though.

[Radarr]

The trails today were about as good as they get - there was only one or two really small standing puddles, other than that, it was all really tacky and nice. Everyone's tires were hooking up great, and I think I even got a little bit of a sunburn on my cheeks.

[Hack]

Is there going to be any races at Beacon this year?

[arboc!]

no organized ones planned for this year... a few bike shops have talked about doing non-official races, but its real hush hush right now.

[ftlrider]

I was up there this weekend and ran into you guys. Have you done anything to the Zipper? We'll let you know when work begins on the stunt park since any help is appreciated.

[Radarr]

I was up there this weekend and ran into you guys. Have you done anything to the Zipper? We'll let you know when work begins on the stunt park since any help is appreciated.

Awesome. You were one of the guys that Rob (Cannondale), Eric (hardtail), and I (SC) ran into. Nothing has been done to the Zipper, I'm back in Pullman at school.

And for sure, just post here when you get that build stuff going. It'll get at least a couple more people out to help build.

[Kanter]

Any snow on Beacon? How are the trails?

[arboc!]

ummm, doubtful. sadly, its snowing right now... we'll see how it plays out tommorrow

[Kanter]

Let me know. We are going to plan a trip in the next 2-3 weeks.

[arboc!]

its been fairly warm and sunny the past few days... its still probably a little wet.

[Kanter]

We will be heading over to Beacon on the 17th and 18th. My first real ride on my new bike.

[arboc!]

dang, i would go, but sadly, me and a few friends are making a trip to mt. hood that weekend... at least you should have some nice weather, if things keep up the way they have been.

[Radarr]

Bad timing... I'm going to be climbing down at Red Rocks that weekend.

[arboc!]

Bad timing... I'm going to be climbing down at Red Rocks that weekend.
oooo, that should be cool. have fun

[Radarr]

oooo, that should be cool. have fun

You a climber?

[arboc!]

i used to climb alot, now its not as high on my list of things to do... but every once and awhile i climb at minnehaha or wildwalls.

[downhillracer]

what is the current report?
i'm planning on being there saturday, but depends on weather

[Radarr]

It was wet today, but it's supposed to be clearing up all week. Cold, though.

[WSU DH'er]

was just at beacon on sunday(yesterday) it was good in the morning because the ground was still frozen, but as it thawed it got pretty goopey and sloppy. It was fun none the less... hopefully this snow stops before the weekend (snowed most of the day today)

[downhillracer]

thanks for the info
its supposed to be nice for a while so I'll be there saturday to ride:thumb:

[WSU DH'er]

thanks for the info
its supposed to be nice for a while so I'll be there saturday to ride:thumb:

when are you planning on riding, i wouldn't mind riding with a monkey or two... usually end up at beacon anyway...

[Radarr]

when are you planning on riding, i wouldn't mind riding with a monkey or two... usually end up at beacon anyway...

Should I let my parents know you're going to be up there?

[downhillracer]

yeah
what time you wanna meet there?

[Kanter]

Our plan is to be at Beacon early to ride when the ground is still froze on Sat. We have a Montana crew that will be there if the weather is good.

[WSU DH'er]

kanter when did you guys plan on getting there? I've been going at like 9:00 on sundays so sat at 9 would work as well... but if i must i can get up earlier.... FYI it looks like its gonna be a cold weekend... fri lows around 6 deg sat i think i saw lows of 0 deg

[Kanter]

If its going to be that cold we might try another weekend. I dont want to drive 4 hours to ride in 0 degree weather. I heard record lows for Sat so it might be a week or two. Damn winter.

[geargrrl]

it's nineteen right now this morning ( 7:30)

here's your local weather link.
http://tinyurl.com/bwpzm
the prediction ri is 5 friday night, 23 saturday. I haven't been over there, but there's a layer of frozen/snow ice just about every where right now.

geargrrl.

[MinorThreat]

Anyone know if there's good riding down in, say, Lewiston? :)

[downhillracer]

i don't mind riding mud, but ice sucks
is it icey at beacon right now?:help:
cuz if its mud by the afternoon thats fine
i'm from western washington, all i ride is mud

[WSU DH'er]

it all depends on the weather... zip here is 99202 (one of them at least) keep you eye on the weather as to if the ground will be frozen or not

[geargrrl]

Thurs am weather report:) Looking out my window - light snow, high overcast, 24 degrees.

[Kanter]

Too cold. Maybe in a few weekends.

[WSU DH'er]

well... guess we'll see you in a few weeks then

[nweurosport]

Anyone know if there's good riding down in, say, Lewiston? :)
Hell's Gate was rideable last Sunday. Going down there again this Sunday @ 11:00. Meet at parking lot right inside of UI entrance on Sweet Ave. and carpool.

[Kanter]

Let us know how the trails are.

[Radarr]

I'll be there on Saturday and Sunday morning. I might even bring my bike.

[Kanter]

How are the trails? Its been warm here.

[Radarr]

The hill just looked damp this morning when I left my parent's place. It is supposed to be nice this weekend, too.

[geargrrl]

I hiked the property yesterday (weds) as we started the mapping project.
While some of the soil areas are a little wet, the DH trails look to be in pretty good shape.

gg

[Kanter]

How is Beacon?

[Radarr]

I'm going to be there on Sunday, probably shuttling all day. The trails are damp, which means they're super tacky. There's a couple puddles here and there, but nothing major. If the rain stays away for the next two days, it'll be really nice up there.

[stacy1]

A fewof us are planning on heading over tomorrow to ride Saturday and sunday, can't wait

[Kanter]

I gotta wait 2 more weekends

[Kanter]

Anyone gonna be at Beacon this weekend? We are planning on Sat. How has the weather been?

[arboc!]

its been really nice latly, and the trails havent turned to sand yet. ill probably be out there on saturday. we're building a few sick lines on the ridges above the picnic area (where the big wood kicker used to be.) you should check some of it out, theres a drop, a hip, a table top, and a big ol' step up, that are all new. ill be riding my new transition t.o.p., its white.

[Radarr]

its been really nice latly, and the trails havent turned to sand yet. ill probably be out there on saturday. we're building a few sick lines on the ridges above the picnic area (where the big wood kicker used to be.) you should check some of it out, theres a drop, a hip, a table top, and a big ol' step up, that are all new. ill be riding my new transition t.o.p., its white.

I'll be up there with a few of the Pullman guys on Saturday.

[Kanter]

Where is a good place to eat close to Beacon? Not too spendy but good food.

[arboc!]

its depends on what you want to eat. there's davids pizza, and petes pizza which are both sort of close, and really good. theres some other stuff to, what were you looking to eat?

[Radarr]

There's a little Mexican place that's got awesome food about 2 miles from the parking spot. Kay's is a little bit further away, but has got the best teryaki that I've ever had.

[Kanter]

Mexican food or Pizza for sure!!!

I hear its been raining. Whats up?

[Radarr]

It has been a little wet, but nothing more than a ground-wetting.

[arboc!]

i went up today and it was perfect, not too dry, 60 degrees and sunny

[Kanter]

70% rain on Sat, DARN. I just dont want to drive 3-4 hours (oneway) to ride in the rain.

[riverside73]

70% rain on Sat, DARN. I just dont want to drive 3-4 hours (oneway) to ride in the rain.

Just started raining here (Spokane, Northside) about an hour ago...and coming down pretty good. Unless it stops anytime soon, everything will be real wet. Sorry for the "rain on your parade!":nopity:

[sad panda]

I just got the free built up and will be there rain or shine on both sat and sun mornings (maybe afternoon pending hangover).

[geargrrl]

we'll be doing some trail work up there on sunday morning, on the XC course above the old archery pit. We'd love you have you join us, or just stop by and say "hi". Mostly, we'll try and have the zone marked so there aren't any surprises when you come around the corners....

[Kanter]

We decide not to go. Let me know how the weather is on SAT.

[Kanter]

How was Beacon today?? I heard it rained from NOON on.

[Radarr]

It was more like 2, and it was on and off. Basically, it was an awesome day. You should have been there...

[arboc!]

i didnt go up, because it was raining and i had to work at 5. i did do a little riding by my house tho...

[Kanter]

Easter weekend is the next plan

[arboc!]

today was a super nice day. you should have come

[Gex]

sat was fun beacon rocked my hangover and 3 hours of sleep didnt...

[bent^biker]

somebody put up some pics...you're all such teases telling us how great beacon is this year yet no pics. come on now

[Kanter]

Rumor has it that a lot of stuff will be torn down this week. Is this true?

[Radarr]

Where are these rumors coming from? If "stuff" is going to get torn down, it'll be the new ladder drop.

[Kanter]

My buddy HOW lives in Spokane and said he heard they were tearing some things down this week. He rides with Mike Metzger and Paul B.

[Radarr]

Ahh. It wouldn't surprise me one bit. Metzger and a couple other guys built a lot of the stuff up there without permission, and there's all kinds of drama about building legally up there right now.

You going to be up there for the race?

[Kanter]

Not sure, I havent had much time on the new bike yet. But it just happened that I have a vacation that week. We might have to take a pit stop on our way to Canada.

[bent^biker]

Has anybody ridden beacon on a hardtail. I'm thinking about entering the blowout but I don't now if my hardtail will cut it.

[Radarr]

Has anybody ridden beacon on a hardtail. I'm thinking about entering the blowout but I don't now if my hardtail will cut it.

Your hardtail will do fine. I'm pretty sure that you can do everything up there on a hardtail. I'm also pretty sure that everything up there has been done on a hardtail. I was thinking about bring both my big bike and my hardtail up there next time I ride (not this weekend, but the next).

Beacon + hardtail = good times.

[arboc!]

Your hardtail will do fine. I'm pretty sure that you can do everything up there on a hardtail. I'm also pretty sure that everything up there has been done on a hardtail. I was thinking about bring both my big bike and my hardtail up there next time I ride (not this weekend, but the next).

Beacon + hardtail = good times.
:stupid: beacon is pretty smooth, so a hardtail isnt tat bad, plus its easier to push to the top.:rofl:

[sad panda]

Beacon is great for hardtails. I've had a blast on mine up there, and there are usually several running around every time I've been there.

[bent^biker]

thanks...ill be over there 4 sure

[Kanter]

Are you guys getting the rain like we are? We got almost 2" in one day. It was some record.

How are the trails? Ours are 2-3" of mud and water.

[Radarr]

I don't know about Spokane, but Pullman got rained on yesterday, but today it is just partly cloudy. FYI, the dirt up at Beacon is mostly gravel. It won't hold water for more than a day or so.

We're going up there on Saturday again next weekend. I'll probably hang out there on Sunday and do some climbing at Minnie, weather depending. Maybe ride a bit, I dunna know.

[kinghami3]

I don't know about Spokane, but Pullman got rained on yesterday, but today it is just partly cloudy. FYI, the dirt up at Beacon is mostly gravel. It won't hold water for more than a day or so.

We're going up there on Saturday again next weekend. I'll probably hang out there on Sunday and do some climbing at Minnie, weather depending. Maybe ride a bit, I dunna know.
Ha, that reminds me of the good old days when I used to bike to Beacon, hit the XC trails, then boulder at Minnie. One of the very few things I miss about Spokane :(

[arboc!]

Are you guys getting the rain like we are? We got almost 2" in one day. It was some record.

How are the trails? Ours are 2-3" of mud and water.
i road today, and it was a bit damp from rain yesterday and dizzling this morning. it was really nice tho, and nothing was torn down :)

[Kanter]

i road today, and it was a bit damp from rain yesterday and dizzling this morning. it was really nice tho, and nothing was torn down :)


I talked with my buddy and it was only a walk through. They are making the decision on what to tear down now.

[geargrrl]

if you guys are referring to the three hour walk though with #1 parks guy, I was there, what do you want to know?

[Radarr]

if you guys are referring to the three hour walk though with #1 parks guy, I was there, what do you want to know?

What's staying and what's leaving up there?

[geargrrl]

short answer - He didn't say anything was coming down ( to us) but.....there are a few buts. There were are whole lot of "yesses" too, it was a very positive meeting.

[thom9719]

^^ that is definatly positive sounding. if the city wants to tear anything down, ask them if there are ways we can fix it and make it up to code first. A lot of the riders worked really hard to build that stuff and would like to keep it there.

Kyle,

[Radarr]

^^ that is definatly positive sounding. if the city wants to tear anything down, ask them if there are ways we can fix it and make it up to code first. A lot of the riders worked really hard to build that stuff and would like to keep it there.

Kyle,

The only problem is that it is mostly illegal to build up there.

That being said, when are we going to finish that huge road gap?

[thom9719]

^^ hopefully soon.

Kyle,

[pewprdude]

when are they putting in the chairlift?

[arboc!]

when are they putting in the chairlift?
:rofl:

[Kanter]

Rain rain go away.........

[MountainSin888]

is beacon going to be good to ride on easter

[Radarr]

It rained for about an hour, then was an awesome for the rest of the day. You've got to just bite the bullet and come over here one weekend. We shuttled to the top and rode the Zipper and about a half-dozen other trails about about 12 times. And that was after riding the DH courses until about 2...

[Radarr]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f32/tonyzammit/altered_eric.jpg

This is after riding for 5 hours today. Note the sweatshirt is dry.

edit - this isn't me, it's Eric (sessions a couple posts down).

[bent^biker]

sweet pic, any more of the trails? trying to decide if I should take the time to go over there.

[sessions]

That is a pretty sweet picture. Thanks for taking the pictures Tony. To all those that thought it was going to be a bad day at beacon really missed out because it really turned out to be a great day.

[Kanter]

Ya you never know. I hate to drive 3.5 hours oneway to ride in the rain though. We road a little XC trail in Missoula on Fri about 11 miles. It has some nice DH though. It poured rain on Sat and Sat night here in Missoula. Back to Kalispell today

The weather is suppose to get nice this week.


Are there many trials like the Zipper by the Zipper?

[allsk8sno]

i miss that place...get a new fork eric?
ever get your scream back together?

[arboc!]

Ya you never know. I hate to drive 3.5 hours oneway to ride in the rain though. We road a little XC trail in Missoula on Fri about 11 miles. It has some nice DH though. It poured rain on Sat and Sat night here in Missoula. Back to Kalispell today

The weather is suppose to get nice this week.


Are there many trials like the Zipper by the Zipper?
this week is supposed to be all sun, and no rain, you should come out

[sessions]

hey Pete the scream is almost complete the picture is actually my scream I was borrowing a fork until my 888 gets hear. You should come out to beacon with us sometime and maybe we can make a trip to post canyon sometime and we definitely need to hit whistler this summer.

[thom9719]

sweet pic, any more of the trails? trying to decide if I should take the time to go over there.

made a video a few weekends back of some of the DH trails. (and some jumps)

http://broadbandsports.com/node/683

Kyle,

[arboc!]

made a video a few weekends back of some of the DH trails. (and some jumps)

http://broadbandsports.com/node/683

Kyle,
when are you going to journey back to civilization for some riding?

[Radarr]

when are you going to journey back to civilization and away from the thousands of beautiful college girls for some riding?

I fixed it for you.

Hmmm... :think::D:love:

[Radarr]

...Back to Kalispell today...

...Are there many trials like the Zipper by the Zipper?

Doesn't Kalispell have some nice stuff?

There's lots of stuff around if you just look for it. There's also lots of bushwacking that you can do and make some really awesome stuff up. Now's the best time to do it because a couple bikes going down the hill makes a trail. There's also Baldy, the hill just north of Beacon, that has a bunch of trails on it. Nobody really rides it, though.

[Radarr]

sweet pic, any more of the trails? trying to decide if I should take the time to go over there.

I don't have really any more of the individual trails, but there's lots of fun stuff to ride up there. I mostly have pics of the step-up after the upper road gap (like the pic I posted).

As soon as I graduate, I get my graduation announcement money. Then I get my camera. :monkey:

[sad panda]

It was mostly a pretty killer day. Eric and Will were both riding super cute, so here are a couple more pics.

[Radarr]

It was mostly a pretty killer day. Eric and Will were both riding super cute, so here are a couple more pics.

So cute, in fact, that they had numerous tickle fights on the way down the hill.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f32/tonyzammit/small.jpg

edit: had to get one shot of me riding in there...

[Kanter]

Doesn't Kalispell have some nice stuff?

There's lots of stuff around if you just look for it. There's also lots of bushwacking that you can do and make some really awesome stuff up. Now's the best time to do it because a couple bikes going down the hill makes a trail. There's also Baldy, the hill just north of Beacon, that has a bunch of trails on it. Nobody really rides it, though.


Kalispell has some sick stuff but we still have snow. After this week though, we might be able to ride. The snow is melting fast.

[Radarr]

Kalispell has some sick stuff but we still have snow. After this week though, we might be able to ride. The snow is melting fast.

I'm probably going to be going into Montana in the next few weeks to visit my grandparents. Maybe I'll drag along the bikes.

[sessions]

who’s going to beacon this weekend?

[nmjb]

I was thinking of heading over there on Saturday (from Missoula) if someone wants to meet up.

[allsk8sno]

eric i definately want to head over there again but i don't have much open for a long trip there and back. i am possibly going to be over there for U of I graduation weekend and thinking of trying to hit up the sentinal...but i doubt we'll have time for a trip to beacon...
post canyon is in the works for sometime this summer, my brother wants to hit that place up too!

[thom9719]

gimme a holler when you come out here pete. we have been working on the sentinel all week and it is sick.

Kyle,

[allsk8sno]

i should have just ridden the first 2 drops on my scab this fall...oh well i'll make it out there!

[thom9719]

yeah they are so much fun. we were up there today hitting the trail and it is sick. everything is looking nice. we arre having a throw down tommorrow (sunday) and I will probally have soem pics and video when I am done.

Kyle,

[thom9719]

this is for you pete.

the O.S.A.D.I.A. Drop

http://myspace-377.vo.llnwd.net/00673/77/39/673789377_l.jpg

some style off the double step downs.

http://myspace-599.vo.llnwd.net/00682/99/58/682078599_l.jpg

excuse me for the thread jack :D

Kyle,

[thom9719]

a few more.

http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/9241/pict00364oc.jpg

http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/3122/pict00379mx.jpg

we build purdy burms. ;)

Kyle,

[arboc!]

kyle that looks sweet, i cant wait until im better to go ride it

[sessions]

I remember help building that part of the trail I really need to get up there with you guys and hit that trial.

[thom9719]

^^ who are you?

Kyle,

[sessions]

Eric I’m Tonys roommate and I came up last year with Pete to help build for a day.

[thom9719]

ahhh. yeah you definatly need to come up here. the trail is sick and super fun.

Kyle,

[freeridenchk]

hey guys! i'm from bozeman & me and some buddies are comin for the beacon bomber & definitely want to do some serious riding...what is the sentinel? is it close to beacon? I've never been but heard it's all sweet. so where's the good stuff? would all day sat and most day sunday be enough time to get in all the sickness?

[Radarr]

hey guys! i'm from bozeman & me and some buddies are comin for the beacon bomber & definitely want to do some serious riding...what is the sentinel? is it close to beacon? I've never been but heard it's all sweet. so where's the good stuff? would all day sat and most day sunday be enough time to get in all the sickness?

The Sentinel is on Moscow Mt. - about 80 miles south of Spokane. 2 days is enough to ride a lot of what's up there once or twice.

[allsk8sno]

this is for you pete.

the O.S.A.D.I.A. Drop

http://myspace-377.vo.llnwd.net/00673/77/39/673789377_l.jpg

some style off the double step downs.

http://myspace-599.vo.llnwd.net/00682/99/58/682078599_l.jpg

excuse me for the thread jack :D

Kyle,
looks good, depending on the landing! i am definately coming down there U of I weekend!