by Eugene Buchanan via Steamboat Today STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — "Hold the pepperoni!" That's the thought going through my mind as I lay body-pizza'd in the snow next to the boardwalk bridge on Emerald Mountain's Blair Witch trail. I'm fat biking for the first time, and in a brief moment of spasticness ("Hey, this is
As a town that prides itself on our multitude of biking trails and cycling adventure opportunities, we admit that there’s much more depth to our community than just what’s found on two wheels. Our vibrant downtown and scenic surroundings lend well to creating a memorable overall experience beyond just the bike. Here are six
Maximizing Your Fun on NPR There aren’t many one-directional trails on Emerald Mountain but the one everyone’s been talking about is NPR. Short for “No Pedaling Required,” this downhill-only track includes sweetly banked turns, gentle tabletop jumps and a lot of thrilling undulations as you wind your way down. But as with any type of
If you’ve ever been on MTBProject.com you’re probably well aware that there are user generated “rides” in addition to just trail guides. Rides consist of a grouping of trails that bikers submit, and I’ve found them extremely helpful when visiting a new area. But here in Steamboat, one of my all-time favorite rides is
For those that have ridden Emerald Mountain, it’s common knowledge that there are several very scenic spots amongst the system of trails you can explore there. Some are better known than others and everyone has their favorites. Of course we welcome your individual input and suggestions on the topic, but allow me to offer
Posted on August 18, 2017 By Bill Plock via 303 Cycling You know how sometimes something like a smell, a taste, a texture or even an experience, will remind you of an event, a time, or a place for the rest of your life? For me it was ferns smacking me and light bouncing
by KELLY BASTONE//JULY 31, 2017 via REI Co-op Journal Photo A rider climbs Stairway to Heaven on Emerald Mountain. Photo: Leslie Kehmeier (via REI) “The ‘boat” is riding an epic wave of singletrack spurred by the perfect storm of trail development. Steamboat Springs looks and feels like no other Colorado mountain town. For starters, the
There are certain road cycling routes in Steamboat Springs I would consider “classic” and others I believe to be EPIC! The Tour de Steamboat 116 mile loop over three scenic passes just happens to be one I’ll classify as the latter. Now in its 14th year, the Tour de Steamboat event is an incredible production
Riding with a Selfie Stick I’ve honestly never been one to clamor for the spotlight, but there’s something about photos with people in them (myself included) that just look better. The same holds true for the images I capture on the trail. So the question remains; is riding with a selfie stick in one’s
There’s just something about the taste of a cold brew after a day on the bike that makes all right with the world. In an effort to help our readers not only explore some of our incredible biking trails, but best enjoy the post-ride libations, I offer up the following beer and trail pairings. Passionate Pedal
