Steamboat's bike network has gained an internationally known reputation. National, Olympic, World and Tour de France champions have all challenged themselves against the technical aspects, elevation and mountain environment of Mt. Werner. More than 50-miles of trails at the Steamboat ski area, routes across town and hundreds more across Routt County await riders of all ability levels and ages.

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A new era in mountain biking has started to take shape at the Steamboat Ski Resort as the much anticipated Steamboat Bike Park comes to life this summer. The Steamboat Bike Park, featuring downhill, freeriding bike terrain brings new high intensity biking adventure to the mix of cross country mountain fun. The Park is totally new and different from what riders have seen or experienced at Steamboat.

Gravity Logic, the world leader in the design of progressive mountain bike trails, assisted the Steamboat crew in developing its freeride trails. The team at Gravity Logic is behind the best mountain biking parks in the world, including Whistler/Blackcomb and Winter Park.

Currently, the Steamboat Bike Park features five downhill trails including Tenderfoot, Sitz, Wrangler Gulch, E-Z Rider and Buckin' Bronc. An additional downhill trail, Rustler's Ridge, is currently under construction and slated for completion in July 2012.

The expert trails contains step down rollers, wooden berm/wall ride, large dirt berm, ten-foot wooden ladder step down, step up, rollers and a line of nine table-top dirt jumps in rapid succession. The green trails feature dirt berms, banked turns and wooden slat and ladder bridges.

A Bike Access ticket is required to access the Steamboat Bike Park downhill trails, open during gondola operations, as well as utilize the Gondola for bike uplift. The resort will rent top of the line Kona Freeride bikes, as well as freeriding armor and apparel.

Purchase Mountain Bike access tickets at the Steamboat Main Ticket Office. Mountain Bike access tickets are required to ride the Scenic Gondola with a bike and on all downhill-only trails. The access tickets are valid all day, weather permitting.

All tickets can be purchased from the Steamboat Ticket Office.

* These are 2013 Summer rates. All mountain bikers must have Bike Access ticket.

** You must present your Season Pass in-person at the ticket office to get the Passholder discounted rate.

Mountain Bike and Equipment Rentals

About

Mountain Bike rentals are available at Steamboat Bike Shop in the Sheraton Hotel, on the edge of the Promenade. Our fleet includes Kona and Specialized Downhill mountain bikes with the latest in high performance suspension technology, and non-suspension children’s bicycles. Helmets are required and included for all mountain bike rentals. All riders of any rental must sign a liability release form.

Children under 19 years of age must have parent’s signature on the liability release form. Rental pricing includes bike rental, bike access, helmet and sales tax.

All rentals require a credit card deposit.

*Includes bike rental, bike access, full face helmet, knee/shin and elbow pads, gloves and sales tax.

**These are 2013 summer rate. Damage insurance for the bike is optional and available for $15/day. Full cost of damages will be the responsiblity of the guest if insurance is declined.

A La Carte Mountain Bike and Equipment Rentals

In addition to our mountain bike rental packages, Steamboat Bike Shop also offers equipment rental a la carte. So if you need a helmet, gloves, or any protective gear, it's available without having to rent an entire package.

*Includes bike rental, full face helmet and taxes.

**These are 2013 summer rates. Full cost of damages will be the responsibility if insurance is declined. Youth rental is from 8 years to 12 years old.

Base Area/Town (Cruiser) Bikes

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Steamboat Bike Shop also offers Cruiser Bikes perfect for cruising around town and on the bike path. They are not intended for use on the Gondola. Prices include bike rental, helmet rental and tax.

* These are 2013 summer rates. Rental pricing includes bike rental, helmet, and taxes.

About

Our Guides are available to show you the Steamboat Bike Park and give you tips on how to best ride them! Offered daily from 10:00 a.m. to Noon, this group program is great for families & friends, or meet new friends along the away! All skill levels welcomed.

Operates same dates as Gondola. 24 hour advanced reservations required - call 970-871-5252.

Where to Meet

Riders will check in at at the Steamboat Bike Shop in the Sheraton Steamboat Resort Hotel, on the edge of the Promenade at the ski base area, a few minutes prior to meeting time.

* These are 2013 Summer Rates.

Steamboat Bike Park

When entering Steamboat Resort at any time, with or without a ticket, user agrees to assume and accept any and all risks of injury or death. Bike Park access tickets are available for purchase at the base of Steamboat Resort and are required for all Steamboat Bike Park trails (these trails are designated with the Steamboat Bike Park brand). Bike Park trails are CLOSED before or after lift operating hours.

Hours are: Mon - Sat. 10am - 4pm, Sunday 9:30 - 4pm.

Dates are : June 15 - June 17, Daily June 21 - Aug. 19, Weekends Aug. 24 - Sept. 30 (these hours and dates are subject to change).

• Read and obey all signage
• Expect vehicles at any time
• No Smoking - Extreme fire danger
• Helmets are required while mountain bike riding at the Steamboat Resort and Bike Park

Mountain Trails

All Trails are designated either DOWNHILL, MULTI-USE, UPHILL, or HIKING. Designations are subject to change, so when in doubt check with Resort personnel.

Downhill trails are for downhill biking only, no uphill traffic or hiking permitted. Please respect temporary closures. Lift tickets are required to ride the Bike Park trails. These trails include features designed specifically for downhill bikes. It is suggested that you lower your bike seat if you go on any features. Cross-country type mountain bike equipment is not appropriate for use on downhill trals and is strongly discouraged.

Muli-Use trails are for hiking, biking, and horseback riding in either direction. Please be aware that designated multi-use trails may have this mixed use traffic. Use of downhill bikes is strongly discouraged on multiuse trails.

Uphill trails are for Mountain Bike riding uphill and two-way hiking and horseback riding. Uphill Mountain Bike trails are also two-way for vehicles and equipment, so expect downhill traffic at any time. No Downhill Mountain Biking permitted.

Hiking trails are for hiking only, no bikes permitted.

Vehicles

Unauthorized vehicles not permitted. Authorized vehicles must have and display a permit obtained at Slope Maintenance. Mountain speed limit is 20mph.

Features Exist on All Trails

• Inspect each feature before using. Features and trails vary in difficulty and change constantly
• Be aware of other users and be sure that landing and features are clear
• Use of jumps, features and airborne maneuvers can cause equipment failure and substantially increase risk of injury or death
• Wooden features become slippery when wet
• No emergency services outside of operating hours - CALL 911
• The nature of this activity is high-risk and hazardous. Do not attempt these features unless you have the sufficient ability and experience to do so safely. Steamboat Resort is not responsible for the safety of those using the facility.

Mountain Bike Warning

Mountain bike riding involves risk of serious injury/death/damage to your equipment. You are entering a mountain environment that requires your alertness, common sense and caution. Read and obey all signs. You must ride in control and within your own ability. Helmets are required while mountain bike riding at Steamboat Resort. Wear appropriate protective gear. Be sure your physical condition permits you to mountain bike. Be aware that the high elevation can accentuate existing problems. You are using these premises at your own risk, and assume all risks in this activity. Changing weather conditions, variations in trail conditions including steepness of terrain, rocks, downed timber, falling trees and limbs, debris, loose gravel and stumps, natural and man-made obstacles, features, vehicles or equipment on the mountain and other dangers or conditions that may be encountered are inherent risks that are part of mountain biking. Trail and feature conditions may change at any time due to maintenance, use or weather conditions. Stay on marked trails. If you become lost outside the ski area boundary you may be held responsible for the cost of search and rescue. No tandems, kids transports, kid carriers, kid backpacks or trailer bikes allowed. Equipment allowed on mountain bike trails limited to mountain bikes and adaptive equipment unless approved by senior management.