Mountain Biking - Today's Hike and Bike

Today's hike and bike was so much fun (plus I haven't been posting many ride pictures lately) that I figured it should get it's own thread.

Went out for the ride with a couple of buddies...gained about 2500 feet during a 2 mile push to the top. Went through dry conditions, mud, ice, a bit of snow and deep snow. Great weather and an amazing day for riding and sessioning certain section...here are the pics (I forgot my camera but Chris brought his...yay)...

Me and Chris near the start of the push:
http://members.shaw.ca/ehartman/images/rides/Prairie%20Mountain/n630180780_1008409_4794.jpeg

A little higher up...more snow...
http://members.shaw.ca/ehartman/images/rides/Prairie%20Mountain/n630180780_1008412_5615.jpeg

http://members.shaw.ca/ehartman/images/rides/Prairie%20Mountain/n630180780_1008413_5931.jpeg

Further up and I'm getting warmer
http://members.shaw.ca/ehartman/images/rides/Prairie%20Mountain/n630180780_1008414_6212.jpeg

Anyone who says that pushing a bike up a snow covered mountain isn't a real workout can PISS OFF! ;)
http://members.shaw.ca/ehartman/images/rides/Prairie%20Mountain/n630180780_1008415_6497.jpeg

Daggett brought sweet and sour chicken and sushi
http://members.shaw.ca/ehartman/images/rides/Prairie%20Mountain/n630180780_1008417_7114.jpeg

Monster will make Chris ride like Sam Hill
http://members.shaw.ca/ehartman/images/rides/Prairie%20Mountain/n630180780_1008424_9087.jpeg

Pinner!
http://members.shaw.ca/ehartman/images/rides/Prairie%20Mountain/n630180780_1008426_9680.jpeg

http://members.shaw.ca/ehartman/images/rides/Prairie%20Mountain/n630180780_1008427_9977.jpeg

cont'd...

I got new wider bars...can you tell?
http://members.shaw.ca/ehartman/images/rides/Prairie%20Mountain/n630180780_1008431_1506.jpeg

Can't complain about the views
http://members.shaw.ca/ehartman/images/rides/Prairie%20Mountain/n630180780_1008432_1829.jpeg

I think I was the only one who could take the pictures at the right time...everything of me was either late or early!
http://members.shaw.ca/ehartman/images/rides/Prairie%20Mountain/n630180780_1008435_2756.jpeg

http://members.shaw.ca/ehartman/images/rides/Prairie%20Mountain/n630180780_1008440_4424.jpeg

http://members.shaw.ca/ehartman/images/rides/Prairie%20Mountain/n630180780_1008441_4746.jpeg

I think this corner made for the best pics of the day...
http://members.shaw.ca/ehartman/images/rides/Prairie%20Mountain/n630180780_1008442_5131.jpeg

http://members.shaw.ca/ehartman/images/rides/Prairie%20Mountain/n630180780_1008450_7936.jpeg

And I looked the best drifting around the corner! ;)
http://members.shaw.ca/ehartman/images/rides/Prairie%20Mountain/n630180780_1008444_5776.jpeg

Flexing with a sweater on is pointless...
http://members.shaw.ca/ehartman/images/rides/Prairie%20Mountain/n630180780_1008448_7243.jpeg

cont'd

I want that Morewood.

Fast + loose + steep = fun!
http://members.shaw.ca/ehartman/images/rides/Prairie%20Mountain/n630180780_1008461_2014.jpeg

http://members.shaw.ca/ehartman/images/rides/Prairie%20Mountain/n630180780_1008456_121.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/ehartman/images/rides/Prairie%20Mountain/n630180780_1008462_2398.jpeg

I haven't ridden my big bike in a couple months. Way to make me even more sad.

Nice pics by the way! :D

What bike is the red one?

MattP...and I bet you have better riding weather/conditions than we do!

What bike is the red one?

It's a VP-Free...and Chris (the owner) is very conscious of colour-coordination...can you tell? ;)

Sweet pics. That looks like a blast. You really should post more pics.

I want that Morewood.

I don't think he'll give it up.

Sweet pics. That looks like a blast. You really should post more pics.

When are you coming out to ride this stuff?

We've been hitting the skatepark (http://www.spectrum-sk8.com/parks/alberta/millenium.html) a lot lately (never take the camera) but the main shuttle road was open today so we should be hitting those soon. Plus we'll have a guy taking pictures of the snow-cross race next Sunday. So more pics should be upcoming.

MattP...and I bet you have better riding weather/conditions than we do!

I don't know what you're talking about, it's been sunny and high 60s all week :D

We've been 50s and sunny for the last while so I can't complain...things are thawing fast!

That looks like a heck of a lot of fun. No mountains that big near me =]

Flexing with a sweater on is pointless...
http://members.shaw.ca/ehartman/images/rides/Prairie%20Mountain/n630180780_1008448_7243.jpeg


Flexing? Where are the rest of the Village People :)

Nice pics though. Looks like you guys had a blast.

Nice photos. You have a downright disgusting lack/thinness of snow there.

Nice photos. You have a downright disgusting lack/thinness of snow there.


Then you would be sickened by disgust by the total lack of snow in NJ.

In fact saw my first 12 robins of the season today.

You're right; I am disgusted. You guys must have gotten missed by the late stuff that walloped NY?

In town where I work it's finally going away; but head anywhere out of town and there is still a foot+ and being stubborn.

We got hit by the system, all we got was rain though which has been the story of this winter.

Nice photos. You have a downright disgusting lack/thinness of snow there.


I know...it's great!

Nice pics. That last set of pics looks awesome.

I bet afterwards those guys went out for gnargaritas.

I bet afterwards those guys went out for gnargaritas.

Those would be "on the rocks" I assume..

It's a VP-Free...and Chris (the owner) is very conscious of colour-coordination...can you tell? ;)


An OCP VPFree.


I strongly approve.

I bet afterwards those guys went out for gnargaritas.

Nah, but my wife made us some burgers...mmmm, yummy.

An OCP VPFree.


I strongly approve.

Very OCP! And you should see the Ibis Mojo SL he's building...colour coordinated down to the last detail.

What the heck are you doing up still never? You're on Mountain Time!

Got back from the Flames game a bit ago and had to get some eBay sales finalized. Plus I never go to bed at a reasonable hour!

How'd they do? My mind's in B-ball mode now.

I just finished a grant proposal for our local IMBA chapter.

It was 7-3 over St. Louis...it's great they won but closer games are more enjoyable to watch.

Got back from the Flames game a bit ago and had to get some eBay sales finalized. Plus I never go to bed at a reasonable hour!

You buying or selling on eBay?

Last night I was finalizing stuff I was selling...maybe I'll be a Power Seller soon and I can post my certificate!!!!

Last night I was finalizing stuff I was selling...maybe I'll be a Power Seller soon and I can post my certificate!!!!

PM me your user ID. Curious to see what you're up to.

Funny enough, I recently got Power Seller status but no certificate arrived in the mail. :(

I actually haven't sold anything for a long time...generally only just buy sporadically. Just in the last week, I sold off a bunch of miscellaneous parts that were collecting dust in the garage.

I don't know what Power Seller requirements are but I can guarantee I'm nowhere close!

great thread, thanks for taking the time to share!