Stevens Pass Bike Park Open To The Public This Weekend: October 1 - 2 by realityloop

71 Comments

philaaay (Sep 28, 2011 at 9:49)

Sooo stoked! This is why I love Seattle! We got Duthie Hill, I-5 Colonnade, close access to local trails and Whistler, and now, Stevens Bike Park!

collin7 (Sep 28, 2011 at 11:52)

Duthie is SO sick! I had never heard of it until I went out west and met some local guys who took me there. Not saying its any sort of secret, but there aren't many videos from Duthie and it's not talked about like Colonnade or Whistler. If you're reading this, and going to be near Seattle... go to Duthie Hill... that place is AMAZING!

philaaay (Sep 28, 2011 at 13:21)

Ditto! My friends and I live out in the Northgate/Seattle area, but every week, we make a trek out there and spend about 3 hours shredding. Wish it was closer, but definitely worth the drive!

jlfern (Sep 28, 2011 at 13:56)

eh.. duthie is alright... way to crowded. and it rains in seattle all the time. I hear the riding is better in california...

KURTSUCKS (Sep 28, 2011 at 13:57)

So where exactly on earth is this place?

philaaay (Sep 28, 2011 at 14:11)

Yeah, Duthie does get crowded at time, especially on the weekends and can get frustrating, especially the times I was going on Ryan's Eternal and during the middle of the run, I lost all my speed because a father was riding through really slow following his 5-7 year olds on their small bikes... *sigh* Duthie's over on the Eastside in Issaquah, WA - so far, the best place to ride I think, but I'm definitely looking forward to the progression of Stevens Pass! =)

Waldon83 (Sep 28, 2011 at 14:49)

Dear Sir/Maddam riding with the blue and black flame combo shirt

I'm not sure what you were thinking this morning when you woke up, but flaming shirts and pants or shorts that look like you belong in the 80's . . . .

Then again, probably a lady killer !

c25porter (Sep 28, 2011 at 10:37)

To answer a few questions. It is a black single track line, far better and more difficult than Ryan's No pedaling required, a few jumps here and there but just a good old downhill trail similar to what you would find in Port ANgeles or Tokul. The intermediate line is wide and groomed, roll 'em or jump 'em it is your choice.

Slingshot Wookie (singletrack) is pretty much complete and is about a 3 minute ride depending on your skill level.

Rock Crusher (intermediate flow) is or rather was much shorter and involves a bit of fire road to make it to the lift again. They did have alot more trail that was blocked, so if they get a crucial bridge built, this trail will be more than twice as long as it was last weekend. So last weekend it was about a 90 second ride, with the potential for a 3 minute ride this coming weekend, again depending on your skill.

Takes about 90 minutes to get there from Lynnwood.

That's me on the right in the first picture. Good Times! Thanks SPBP!

hucksauce (Sep 28, 2011 at 19:14)

Congrats to all the WA. riders! I was bummed when Snoqualmie closed back in the day. Lift access has been long overdue for WA. Down Hillers!!!

paddi (Sep 28, 2011 at 10:03)

can't watch the 2nd video because i live in germany -.- what the hell

Pininator (Sep 30, 2011 at 10:32)

Must be because of the music track. I know a few of my Youtube videos are blocked in ONLY Germany for that reason. Somewhat odd, I'd say.

iJowge (Sep 29, 2011 at 21:36)

Can't wait for this to open! A little behind schedual, but it's going to be an awesome birthday present, gf bought a hotel for the weekend as part of my birthday present... TIME TO SESH, then have a "few" beers after before day two!

Stevenspass (Oct 3, 2011 at 15:34)

It was so good this weekend and so much fun we are going to do it again this weekend Oct 8&9. 10-4pm $20bucks.

Thanks to everyone who came up this weekend. We had almost 900 riders over the two days. Shows great support for MTB in the PNW.

See you this weekend.

Joel

RONDAL (Sep 28, 2011 at 13:09)

best part is leavenworth isn't far from the pass. great post-ride chill place

Stevenspass (Sep 29, 2011 at 6:43)

Can't wait to get open and make some laps with everyone. Long time coming and things are looking good for the future. Joel

bikepizza (Sep 28, 2011 at 19:53)

Soooo this is killing me because I go to UW and have all my gear ready but no car. Anybody looking for a riding buddy on the first or second!?!?!

iJowge (Sep 29, 2011 at 21:29)

hit me up on facebook "George Bonilla" Depending on what vehicle we take we might have an extra spot for you. Me and a buddy are going up both days

rangemaster (Oct 1, 2011 at 1:34)

Hey I'm looking for riding buddy too. Also dont have car but can get to Duthie. Sad to miss the opening but def will gO as frequently as possible in the spring.

jetpilot (Sep 28, 2011 at 22:29)

This is a ski hill in the winter......and there's no snow there in Oct??? Wow

ebxtreme (Sep 29, 2011 at 9:33)

Whistler is still open through the 10th. So, what's your point??

jetpilot (Sep 29, 2011 at 11:23)

Must be a short ski season (which is good for the bike season) .....and there's snow at Whistler

ebxtreme (Sep 30, 2011 at 11:02)

Yes, and it's at about the elevation of the roundhouse right now. The entire Garbo zone is still open though.

bunnyman (Sep 28, 2011 at 11:43)

Sounds like a great time but Josh is putting on an All Gravity @ Silver Mt…. got go with timed runs…good luck Stevens

iceage (Sep 28, 2011 at 9:15)

How much vertical relief, miles of trail, green, blue black trail available? Looks nicely groomed boys nice work.

realityloop (Sep 28, 2011 at 9:43)

Good question! Hopefully someone from Stevens can give us the full low down. Looks like they green and blue at least open now but I'm not 100% sure about that

rangemaster (Sep 28, 2011 at 10:18)

Ive only heard of blue and black trails that they built. The black looked like ryans flow from a helmet cam I saw. Meaning it looks like a blue trail right now. I'm so dummed that I'll miss it.

rangemaster (Sep 28, 2011 at 9:55)

I'm so stoked it hurts

bullcrew (Sep 28, 2011 at 11:03)

Glad to see Stevens pass jump on board looking forward to seeing the progression. Way to go to those involved great work.

esstinkay (Sep 28, 2011 at 12:19)

very exciting! I'll probably spend lots of time there next season

COFreeride (Sep 28, 2011 at 13:51)

Looks like a great future of DH / Freeriding st Stevens Pass. Prop's to you guy's for a great job!

cuban-b (Sep 28, 2011 at 18:37)

Snow Summit in Big Bear really need to get their hands on those 4-bike lift carriers!

qwiksand99 (Sep 28, 2011 at 21:19)

Snow Summt needs to get their act together and build some real trails lol, there's sooo much potential for that mountain but the owner is an idiot.....someday

gombo8 (Sep 28, 2011 at 19:09)

im so going to this. just got my bike fixed up from whistler and soooo stoked to go. gonna be up there the 1st for sure.

Bjammin (Sep 29, 2011 at 11:04)

Looks like it could be another Sun Peaks, SWEET!

cory3335 (Sep 28, 2011 at 9:35)

What city is this closest to

realityloop (Sep 28, 2011 at 9:42)

It's between Skykomish and Leavenworth

nwguerilla425 (Sep 28, 2011 at 9:45)

I will be going....bringing camera as well

fooox (Sep 28, 2011 at 12:58)

Probably would have made more sense to open this at the start of summer rather than autumn lol... looks sweet though

realityloop (Sep 28, 2011 at 13:14)

Construction just started this spring...

Stevenspass (Sep 29, 2011 at 6:41)

This Fall is just the soft opening. We just started building this summer and trying to get open for a few days to let people ride becasue they have been waiting so long. Joel

nouser (Sep 28, 2011 at 14:58)

STOKED TO SHRED THIS WEEKEND

clyons85 (Sep 29, 2011 at 13:24)

making powder turns up there eh?

dh0023 (Sep 27, 2011 at 20:25)

How long will they stay open this year?

realityloop (Sep 27, 2011 at 21:08)

They will be open Oct. 1st and 2nd and possibly the following weekend too. Check their site for all the details... www.stevensbikepark.com

dirteveryday (Sep 27, 2011 at 22:18)

Justin, you goin man??

realityloop (Sep 27, 2011 at 22:27)

yep sat. and sun. come up!!!

dirteveryday (Sep 27, 2011 at 22:29)

You mean "down" and now I'm gonna have to! Bud and I were talking about it, might push it a bit more now... That would be cool! They said minimal food services...that mean beers or no beers? We gonna have to have a beer!

dirteveryday (Sep 27, 2011 at 22:31)

Hey, that's weird...just got a message from you on the Face!

realityloop (Sep 27, 2011 at 22:39)

I'll be packing a cooler with some of the northwest finest! Yes come down in latitude but up in elevation!

Stevenspass (Sep 29, 2011 at 6:42)

May stay ope the next weekend as well? We will have limited food and BEER this weekend. Not limited beer just limited options but there will be beer.

Joel

dirteveryday (Sep 29, 2011 at 20:02)

Ah man! Well I'm not sure what's up yet, I can't afford to get there by myself and Sunday would be the only day I could go... everyone is saving their darn nickles for the closing weekend at Whistler. Whistler's friggin beat, don't really wanna go any more this year.
Joel, that's also something to keep in mind, should you happen to have a less than phenomenal turn-out... sounds like a LOT of people are also saving for a last Whistler trip. If you can get the chance to open it for another weekend after Whistler shuts down, i think you might have even better luck? I dunno...,
But if I DONT find a way to make it, GOOD LUCK! Can't wait to get there!

northwestdhdad (Sep 27, 2011 at 22:01)

Pumped like a crit tire!

realityloop (Sep 27, 2011 at 22:27)

you going mike?

northwestdhdad (Sep 27, 2011 at 22:39)

I'm hoping and begging my wife. She will let me- hopefully.

realityloop (Sep 27, 2011 at 22:48)

Let me know if you do so we can film for a edit for PB!

dirtworks911 (Sep 28, 2011 at 10:11)

0:48, 1:01, and 2:07... HAHAHAHAH

dadsbudz (Sep 28, 2011 at 9:52)

Is this on hwy 2, east of Everett WA? If so count me in! $20 bucks,nice!

realityloop (Sep 28, 2011 at 9:53)

Yep you got it!

dadsbudz (Sep 28, 2011 at 10:14)

Thanks, see you there!

propel409 (Sep 28, 2011 at 11:12)

Any one know the price of a lift ticket?

realityloop (Sep 28, 2011 at 11:19)

$20

klink (Sep 28, 2011 at 13:29)

that loooks sooo rad!!!!!!

ianz2 (Sep 28, 2011 at 19:15)

Perfect pre-birthday gift!

iJowge (Sep 29, 2011 at 21:31)

perfect post birthday! mine was last week haha

nouser (Sep 30, 2011 at 11:28)

SO STOKED FINALLY 2 YEARS AND ITS HERE!!!!!!

madbike329 (Sep 28, 2011 at 13:24)

looks gd

benj1234 (Sep 29, 2011 at 13:54)

are you fkn noob?

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benj1234 (Sep 28, 2011 at 18:40)

this mountain is fkn shit!!!

Bjammin (Sep 29, 2011 at 11:01)

relax i bet whistler wasn't world class before it even opened. It may not be that awesome looking yet, but give it some time!

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benj1234 (Sep 29, 2011 at 13:56) (Below Threshold)

suck one day, suck everyday

etmccue (Sep 29, 2011 at 21:29)

What do you know? A quick glance at your profile shows that not only does your English, grammer, and all around ability to communicate with the human population suck; the only thing you don't suck at is selling your bikes. Keep your negative attitude out of here, we don't need it. Positive thinking got this idea off the ground, and it will only push it further. Let these people enjoy the hard work put in so far, there's plenty more on the way. Keep digging guys, looks great!