The Official "Blue Mountain 2021" Thread

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flag nothingsshocking
Posted: Mar 22, 2010 at 15:22 Quote
2014 updated info to come



Mountain bike season pass

Bike Show Special $169
Offer expires March 3, 2013 at 6pm

Early Bird $189
March 4 - April 1, 2013

Spring Special $229
April 2 - April 30, 2013

Regular Rate $289
Starting May 1, 2013



Single Day Trail Pass

Cross-Country
Trail Pass Only $6
Trail Pass and one lift access $12

Downhill Pass
Day Pass –includes unlimited lift access $35



2013 Operating Hours

Spring
May 24 -June 16 Fri-Sun 10am-5pm

Summer
June 21 -Sept 2 Mon-Sun 10am-8pm

Fall
Sept 6 -Oct 14 Fri-Sun 10am-5pm

* All lift and operation times are weather dependent and subject to change.


Trail Enhancements

We’re excited to team up with Gravity Logic, the builders and designers of the Whistler Bike Park, to add two new trails, rebuild an old favourite and re-introduce a variety of features around the Blue Mountain Bike Park.

•Trail #1 - A new machine-built trail with a green difficulty rating providing an excellent playground for beginners.
•Trail #2 - An intermediate off-shoot with an introduction to low wood features.
•Haole - Will receive a facelift with alignment changes and a series of new natural and man-made features.


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Bike Park Pass mandatory for all Downhill Riders
Riders under 18 are required to complete a waiver, skill assessment and view an orientation video prior to picking up their Season Pass. All riders are required to complete a waiver and a secondary freeride skill assessment to access Haole. The waiver process can be completed online or on-site at one of our Kiosks. Riders 17 and under MUST complete the Waiver Process with a parent or legal guardian. Upon completion, riders will be issued a photo ID Bike Park Pass which will be required for all subsequent lift ticket or rental purchases. A one-time $10 + tax administration fee will be charged to the rider to complete the process.


Please note waiver process must be completed by all riders and renters.



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Age Requirements
Valid ID will be required for proof of age. Riders 17 and under who did not complete the Waiver Process with a parent or legal guardian will not be permitted to purchase a trail pass or rentals.

Riders under the age of 10 years:
• Cross-country trail pass or lift access only while accompanied by a parent or guardian.


Riders age 10 to 12 years:
•For cross country trails, must ride with an adult 25 years or older or with a guide.
•For downhill trails, must complete the rider assessment.
•For downhill trails, must ride with an adult 25 years or older or with a guide.


Riders age 13 to 17 years:
•Must complete the Rider Assessment.

All downhill riders 17 and under are required to wear a full face helmet and full armour (arms, legs, chest and back protection).
We strongly recommend all riders to wear a full face helmet and full armour.



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Rider Assessment

Riders under 18 are required to complete a waiver, skill assessment and view an orientation video prior to picking up their Season Pass or Lift Ticket. All riders are required to complete a waiver and a secondary freeride skill assessment to access Haole (a controlled access trail).


Skill Assessment
Ages: All riders 17 years of age and under
Cost: Free
Length: Less than 60 minutes
Assessment: Basic braking, cornering and decision-making skills on blue terrain.


Secondary Freeride Skill Assessment
Ages: All riders wishing to ride Haole
Cost: Free
Length: Less than 60 minutes
Assessment: Advanced braking, cornering, body positioning, decision-making skills and air awareness on Haole.

NOTE: We strongly recommend that all new downhill riders participate in a lesson.


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Blue Mountain Bike Park Trail Conditions Update

The unique biological make-up and high clay content of the Niagara Escarpment makes Blue Mountain Bike trails quite vulnerable to rain and weather conditions.

Safety of our riders is our number one priority, as is protecting the sustainability of our trails and the ecological balance of the surrounding environment. Standard operating procedures exist for the opening and closing of our mountain bike trails and ensure these factors are considered.

Directly following a weather event involving rain the trails are inspected by either the Blue Mountain Trail Crew or Bike Patrol. The decision to delay opening due to unfavourable conditions may be made after this inspection.

We recognize that this delay in information can be an inconvenience to our guests; therefore we thank you in advance for your patience.

If the decision has been made to open the trails during a later period of the day, this information will be communicated through the following channel: http://www.bluemountain.ca/conditions_bike_report.htm.
flag nothingsshocking
Posted: Mar 22, 2010 at 15:30 Quote
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flag motrvatd
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Posted: Mar 22, 2010 at 16:25 Quote
so it says certain ages have to take a rider assessment. And there is only a small definition but does say it'll take like 30 mins as i remember. What do they just watch you ride or put you through like a skills course, and how long does it usually take?
flag rokor
Posted: Mar 22, 2010 at 16:28 Quote
If you are under 18 they take a run down with you.
flag motrvatd
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Posted: Mar 22, 2010 at 16:33 Quote
rokor wrote:
If you are under 18 they take a run down with you.
ok so sayin it'll take 30 mins or so is an exagurration then eh
flag nothingsshocking
Posted: Mar 22, 2010 at 16:50 Quote
no ..it will take at least 30 mins...usually they take you to the pump track and then down a trail and you have to figure in waiting in line,lift time
flag Canadmos
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Posted: Mar 22, 2010 at 17:03 Quote
There is a pump track?
flag more45
Posted: Mar 22, 2010 at 17:06 Quote
yes there is 2 of them. one with varying rollers and 1 with baseline same sized rollers
flag Thepureface
Posted: Mar 22, 2010 at 17:18 Quote
ok two questions does anyone else find it Really tiring riding your downhill bikes on the pump track? and will blue have any man made jumps drops or anything other then that wooden s-turn and a few skinnies?
flag Canadmos
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Posted: Mar 22, 2010 at 17:20 Quote
sammo wrote:
yes there is 2 of them. one with varying rollers and 1 with baseline same sized rollers

Now I think I remember seeing one. It is on the way to Embryo right? Are they both in that little grassy area? It looked all overgrown when I went last year, didn't even think twice about trying it out.
flag more45
Posted: Mar 22, 2010 at 17:24 Quote
all pump tracks make you tired. they also get you in shape quick.
the point of the pump track is a little more based to the beginner riders who need to learn balance controls and how to position there body in diff situations. the track is also great for people who ride smaller bikes and HT's... SUPER fun on a smaller bike then a full on dh bike.

they already have some little jumps back in back. nothing to serious like before but im sure you will see more added on top of last years additions.

there directions seems to have changed a little in how they use the terrain i think. and prob for the better.
the double blacks are a little wider and give the experienced riders a chance to get loose and get there wheels off the ground sometimes. pretty much all about picking the right line and linking a good run all together (weather that means slow or fast thats up to you)

edit: Canadmos - you must of been there early season because the track got a revamp and the WHOLE area is dirt now
flag Thepureface
Posted: Mar 22, 2010 at 17:28 Quote
Cool sammo thanks for the info i thought pump tracks were for dj and bmx bikes. Blue mountain is fun I went for the first time last summer its alot of fun! can't wait to go back
flag vano
Posted: Mar 23, 2010 at 6:38 Quote
Thank god for this new thread.

Please, keep this one clean and on topic.
flag talkingspoon
Posted: Mar 23, 2010 at 12:06 Quote
once you sign the waiver form once, is that the only tim eyou have to sign it or everytime i go?
flag chrispaulcx
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Posted: Mar 23, 2010 at 12:25 Quote
william4269 wrote:
once you sign the waiver form once, is that the only tim eyou have to sign it or everytime i go?

Bike Park Pass mandatory for all Riders
All riders will be required to complete a waiver and view an orientation/educational video prior to picking up a Season Pass, or first lift ticket or rentals of the season. This process can be completed online or on-site at one of our Kiosks. Riders 17 and under MUST complete the Waiver Process with a parent or legal guardian. Upon completion, riders will be issued a photo ID Bike Park Pass which will be required for all subsequent lift ticket or rental purchases. A one-time $10 + taxes administration fee will be charged to the rider to complete the process
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