Winner Announced: Travel Tuesday - Enter to Win a Trip to Snowshoe, West Virginia by pinkbikeaudience

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RevedOut (Jul 5, 2022 at 9:26)

Snowshoe is such an amazing raw place to ride but it’s missing a full on jump line. Big Ash is great but short and a pain in the a$$ to get to. Hopefully someone at Snowshoe will read the comments!

Will anyone second my motion?

NebulousNate (Jul 5, 2022 at 9:42)

Totally agree. Another issue I have is the fact that its been pretty much untouched in the past couple of years that I can tell. Last trip I made up there we didn't even ride it. In my opinion Beech has a more substantial jump line which says something. The rest of that place is awesome though and that wouldn't deter me from going in the slightest.

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Struggleteam (Jul 5, 2022 at 9:45)

i was just there riding this weekend with the build crew. They are extending the big ash jump line up the mountain and making the existing hits bigger. They started work on it today! your wish is granted and it will be later this season.

WildboiBen (Jul 5, 2022 at 10:16)

@Struggleteam: can't wait to ride it when it's done!

Grrtyclt (Jul 5, 2022 at 10:49)

@Struggleteam: does this mean big ash is closed? I'm heading up this weekend.

Struggleteam (Jul 5, 2022 at 11:03)

@Grrtyclt: Very likely yes, it will be closed. they are starting on the high end clearing so existing big ash may still be open though. Trails were running awesome. Crazy stuff getting built now for world cup and they "groomed" lower hareball

Grrtyclt (Jul 5, 2022 at 11:09)

@Struggleteam: good to know! Thanks. Hopefully the OG stuff will be open to hit but if not there's still lots to do.

txcx166 (Jul 5, 2022 at 12:01)

@Struggleteam: never been there. How does it compare to Trestle or Anglefire? Also been to Whistler, but probably not applicable.

yoimaninja (Jul 5, 2022 at 12:34)

@Struggleteam: Not sure how I feel about that. Flow/jump trails are fun but so is chunky gnar. Something I think Snowshoe excels at. I'm all for adding new jump trails in addition to, but they better not be ruining or grooming existing tech trails for it.

Struggleteam (Jul 5, 2022 at 12:56)

@txcx166: Well I’ve been to Tressel and to Angel fire. Snowshoe is an older bike park. The original trails there are gnarly technical downhill tracks. The lettered trails on the basin side can be downright terrifying if your not ready for them. Plenty of middle ground tech trails as well. They have some flow trails but they aren’t known for that. It’s is also always wet there which is polar opposite from nm and co parks. Loads less washboard braking bumps.! There are also really good backcountry single track and enduro trails

The village is on top of the mountain which is really cool. They also have the most laid back vibe imaginable. I don’t know where you traveling from but I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. I have buddies fly in from out west and fall in love.

Struggleteam (Jul 5, 2022 at 13:06)

@yoimaninja: they had the layout flagged. It will be all virgin trail and no existing gnar will be harmed in the making.

txcx166 (Jul 5, 2022 at 13:47)

@Struggleteam: coming from Tulsa. We’ll have to check it out sometime. Thanks man.

itslightoutandawaywego (Jul 5, 2022 at 16:40)

@NebulousNate: Beech has a jump line?

RevedOut (Jul 5, 2022 at 20:02)

@Struggleteam: That’s great news! I think it will keep riders around who love the tech and gnar but want to send it in the air. Currently I make the drive to Bryce, Mountain Creek and Thunder for my big air fix.

On a side note, PLEASE let us ride the lines you cut in for the World Cup when the race is over.

yoimaninja (Jul 6, 2022 at 4:14)

@Struggleteam: good to know headed down in a few weeks so maybe I'll get a glimpse. Been craving some DH at the shoe.

NebulousNate (Jul 6, 2022 at 5:23)

@itslightoutandawaywego: lol sort of. Cane break is longer than big ash with more hits. Although, that trail has its own set of issues. If you rode all of the other stuff snowshoe has to offer and then went "let's hit the jump line" I think it's a little underwhelming. Good to hear they're working on it currently though.

mrbobsaget (Jul 6, 2022 at 10:55)

Anything can be a jump trail if you are brave enough

Mtn-Goat-13 (Jul 12, 2022 at 9:55)

...and @Nebulous. Agreed - this is confusing to me - Ash is good and maybe a top-to-bottom full tilt line would be too much but tables / jumps are only scattered about otherwise. Hell, even Kanuga has a better jumpline (if not the best in the entire southeast that I've seen, its longer than Beech - Beech good though too) and now that Kanuga has that new lower jumpline, plus Tortuga in the middle, the whole setup is unreal for only 500 ft total elevation drop. Allows ebikes too (I don't have one) but for ebikers who want a jumpline, Kanuga is great.

Mtn-Goat-13 (Jul 12, 2022 at 9:56)

@Struggleteam: Oh damn! Didn't know this - any expected finish date you know of?

Mtn-Goat-13 (Jul 12, 2022 at 9:57)

@yoimaninja: You're not gonna have to worry about that - there are 10's of original singletrack / chunk / gnar trails that even w/ a DH bike will have your teeth rattling. The jump stuff is already on built trails so even w/ extending Ash (which I just learned of) it doesn't affect any singletrack

NebulousNate (Jul 12, 2022 at 11:58)

@Mtn-Goat-13: totally agree about Kanuga. Snowshoe doesn't have a set of jumps on the entire mountain that are anywhere close to southeast style. Such a fun line.

martymiller35 (Jul 12, 2022 at 22:22)

So skyline is not their jump line? I know the hits aren’t huge but it’s still fast and filled with tons of jumps, mostly friendly and fast. Let the flame and tear down of skyline begin. I know, all the pink bike commenters do massive sends and 30-40’ gaps.

Struggleteam (Jul 13, 2022 at 3:50)

@Mtn-Goat-13: They are trying to open it this season. That's all i know. Weather is such a variable out there!

Struggleteam (Jul 13, 2022 at 3:52)

@martymiller35: Skyline is a great blue jump trail. What everybody wants is a longer black jump trail which they don't have. It's all about progression.

Aem221 (Jul 13, 2022 at 5:00)

Snowshoe is the best, we usually go a few times a year from NC but with travel being so expesive and Sugar Mountain stepping up their trails we wont be up until the world cup and then for memorial day to ride. I agree if they had a dedicated jump line it would be awesome and I dont even like jumps all that much but something Skyline style but with tables between Skyline sized and a bit smaller than Big Ash would be awesome. Skyline is a tame blue jump line but its still really fun to fly down with your buddies after a beer or two at lunch or at the end of the day you can really go fast on that trail if your hands can handle it.

Mtn-Goat-13 (Jul 13, 2022 at 6:36)

@Struggleteam: Heard on that. At SS and Windrock theres a special type of (sedimentary) mud that just blows to clean off and thats a hi-elevation area literally above the cloud-line so even when not dumping, its often wet. Thx for the intel -

Mtn-Goat-13 (Jul 13, 2022 at 7:01)

@Aem221: I think u mean a Pain in the Ash? But really - is it so bad to ride down to it? AW COME ON REV !!!??? But… i hear ya. There could be a good jumpline near the top too… dunno why thats not a thing there yet

Mtn-Goat-13 (Jul 13, 2022 at 7:03)

@itslightoutandawaywego: Btw just pull up Beech Mtn Canebrake on youtube, several good bids there. Its a solid 2 minute jump-run, realy well done actually

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twonsarelli (Jul 5, 2022 at 9:20)

that $500 gift card should be good for at least half a tank of gas to get there

noapathy (Jul 5, 2022 at 9:35)

Until they try and pre-authorize your card for $1000.

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carters75 (Jul 5, 2022 at 10:36) (Below Threshold)

Not if President Brandon has his way.

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MikeGruhler (Jul 5, 2022 at 13:05) (Below Threshold)

@carters75: He already had his way...how's everyone's a*shole feeling? Lol

danielfloyd (Jul 5, 2022 at 14:11)

@MikeGruhler: broke as that joke.

kokofosho (Jul 6, 2022 at 15:03)

@MikeGruhler: @MikeGruhler: mine is fine. But if you are having problems consult with your doctor. Maybe you too can barely pass a cognitive impairment test lol

suspended-flesh (Jul 12, 2022 at 16:57)

@MikeGruhler: Found my mans from AK and FL.

suspended-flesh (Jul 12, 2022 at 17:00)

AR not AK. Sorry to my Kodiak Brothers.

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weebleswobbles (Jul 5, 2022 at 20:16)

Attn: West Virgina sucks. No sense in coming here and clogging up my trails. You will not like this place and should probably go somewhere else like the self proclaimed mountain bike Capitol in Bentonville Arkansas. Yes you should go to Bentonville Arkansas. These west Virginia trails are not the trails you are looking for

zman123 (Jul 6, 2022 at 7:02)

Bentonville blah blah yes, self-proclamied

suspended-flesh (Jul 12, 2022 at 17:01)

But it's Home; where I Belong. Will you be my Mountain Mama?

weebleswobbles (Jul 13, 2022 at 0:14)

@suspended-flesh: country roads take me home to the place I belong west Virginia

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Stromjon (Jul 5, 2022 at 11:16)

Snowshoe Bike Park is a blast, but don't miss out on the trails outside the park. For guidance, the Snowshoe Enduro and Slatyfork Enduro track lists are a good jumping off point. Get some WV Jank in your life.

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Explodo (Jul 5, 2022 at 9:12)

It looks like someone photoshopped a smile onto that dude.

Roost66 (Jul 5, 2022 at 9:14)

I think he was photoshopped there.

noapathy (Jul 5, 2022 at 9:34)

Mud on the tires and not a spot on him. Seems legit.

zarban (Jul 13, 2022 at 7:24)

It looks like all the photos are photoshopped.

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sunringlerider (Jul 5, 2022 at 9:55)

Does anyone actually win these?

suspended-flesh (Jul 12, 2022 at 16:58)

It's basically an email address buy. But someone, somewhere will probably 'win'.

mattmetropolis (Aug 22, 2022 at 11:22)

@suspended-flesh: I won, now the real ? is ...will they actually let me have the trip... I gave Pinkbike ervything they asked for weeks ago.. and still haven't heard a peep out of Snowshoe

suspended-flesh (Aug 22, 2022 at 15:04)

@mattmetropolis: Awesome! I have no idea what happens next because life always tells me "Sorry - Not A Winner"

Nimasterj (Jul 6, 2022 at 11:15)

Snowshoe is a pretty great resort that people from surrounding states travel too. Obviously, it has been host to the world cup, and it's not inexpensive to stay there. Just because something is in WV doesn't mean it should be cheap. Also, WV outdoor recreation is pretty amazing in its own right.

hamncheez (Jul 12, 2022 at 10:48)

I went to Snowshoe last year for the double header, and my wife and i had a blast. My back was broken at the time so I didn't even do any riding and still loved it. Before/after the event we just drove around and hung out in WV. Even if you don't bike its an amazing place. So much fun. Wish I could go again this year.

weaverlandbikepark360 (Jul 5, 2022 at 13:38)

Wast Virginia jank and hero loam are some of the best in the East.

WTF-IDK (Jul 6, 2022 at 6:17)

No one else wants this.
So just give it to me now, I guess I’ll take it.

mattmetropolis (Aug 22, 2022 at 5:42)

Thanks Guys, this will be an awesome trip if SNOWSHOE ever contacts me to set it up.. rules state must be used this season ... I WON and know nothing more than any of you do!

ZanderShredsMtb (Jul 5, 2022 at 14:51)

Does anyone actually win these?

Roost66 (Jul 5, 2022 at 9:13)

If Sessions are for rent, I am in.

casualcyclist (Jul 12, 2022 at 17:48)

"Contest is open to residents of the United States"

Now I am sad

chenglor24 (Jul 23, 2022 at 9:05)

Soon, where do they announce who won??

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kokofosho (Jul 6, 2022 at 8:54)

How tf does a WV trip cost 2444 when its the third poorest state in the US? This trip is like a Push 11.6 on a strider bike.

Nimasterj (Jul 6, 2022 at 11:11)

kokofosho (Jul 6, 2022 at 14:55)

@Nimasterj: ya I know it has hosted a world cup but that is not a great metric for enjoyment, just how much money they are willing to pay the UCI. No world cups in Whistler but the riding is undoubtedly better. I think it should be cheap because it is in WV far from everywhere and definitely not paying premium wages so wtf are you actually paying for? I am sure the outdoor recreation is fine but that is mostly free so I dont get what that has to do with the resort riding.

Nimasterj (Jul 6, 2022 at 15:44)

@kokofosho: It's not really far from everywhere though. It's only a few hours from D.C., Pittsburgh, Maryland, and Northern VA. You are paying for a resort (that is actually super nice) and a bike park that hosts the world cup. That is why it is so expensive. There are a ton of expensive resorts that aren't Whistler. Jackson hole resort is in the middle of nowhere, but it's still awesome and expensive.

Austinowens720 (Jul 7, 2022 at 7:09)

Snowshoe lodging and food is extremely expensive. They get away with it because there are virtually no other options for hotels besides what is on the mountain. Most visitors are people with money from DC, MD, VA. Riding there is still worth the lift ticket cost, I usually just camp when I go

MutleyAdams (Jul 5, 2022 at 9:51)

Psh, a$$holz!