Show your support for the Timberline Mtn Bike Park

forrest · Since 21 Jun 2005 4329 Posts Hood River Hick **CGKA Member**

Hey Everyone,

Please take some time to send an email to comments-pacificnorthwest-mthood-zigzag@fs.fed.us showing some support for this mountain bike park. We don't have anything like it in that area and it would be an amazing asset for everyone.

-Forrest

Windance Crew · Since 18 Apr 2008 473 Posts Hood River Kite Shop Obsessed

Yes yes yes
Bring it on. I sent in a letter already. This could be the best this to happen for biking in the NW ever.

tjgulizia · Since 06 Feb 2007 123 Posts Hood River Stoked

Sent mine too!

dangler · Since 26 Feb 2006 1744 Posts WINDY SPOTS XTreme Poster

After doing a search of the opponents position, I find they have a few valid points. The Moon dust soil problem, environmental impact to the mtn, loss of habitat (one expert claimed it would drive away summer elk populations in particular)are a few of the problems.

You state we have nothing like this in the area, incorrectly. Ski Bowl has such a facility now. Also over 250 miles of mountain bike trail exists on Mt Hood.

These issues raised by the Frinds of Mt Hood and others are not so easily dismissed as some people who don't like Mountain bikers.

Destroying habitat, wasting resources, negatively impacting old growth forest doesn't seem like such a great idea to me so that RLK can have another revenue stream.

I love bombing downhill on my mountain bike, but I always earn the ride first (by pedaling, not driving or riding lifts.)

My two cents. Marc

forrest · Mon Mar 07, 11 11:01 am

No, skibowl is not like what Timberline is trying to do. That's nice you like to earn it, good for you.

genek · Since 21 Jul 2006 2165 Posts East Po KGB

Here's something you can email to the Forest Service or write something of your own.

I support the Timberline Mountain Bike Park Project for the following reasons:

1. The trail system design is consistent with best trail building practices for sustainability, drainage and user enjoyment. The park was designed by Whistler Gravity Research - the most respected bike park design group in the industry.

2. The needs for this type of riding are growing and the opportunities for LEGAL mountain bike DH use are stagnant or shrinking. This Park will service a growing sector of the sport by meeting an increasingly large public need.

3. The area being proposed for development has already been impacted by several ski runs and a high-speed chair which services Timberline Lodge itself. It is hardly "pristine wilderness" as the opposition claims.

4. The nearby Mt. Hood Wilderness areas are already closed to bicycle use and those groups that oppose this project are actually seeking MORE Wilderness on Mt. Hood. The trails being proposed for the Timberline Mountain Bike Park will be designated and signed for downhill bicycle traffic only. The opposition's statement that this trail system will increase user conflicts with equestrians and hikers is patently absurd. It will REDUCE conflicts.

5. Lastly, as the population of mountain bikers grows, so does the need for a wider range of opportunities for them. The Timberline Bike Park proposal not only meets a growing need but it will also reduce the instance of illegally-built trails on public lands. In short, please support this project!

pdxmonkeyboy · Mon Mar 07, 11 1:27 pm

Well said Gene.

I'm posting this on every damn downhill forum I can tonight. Where can I find information about the opposition?

pdxmonkeyboy · Mon Mar 07, 11 1:31 pm

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Timberline-Bike-Park-Supporters/112688038768212?v=wall

windpig · Since 28 Aug 2008 261 Posts Obsessed

Done. Having worked at Northstar in Tahoe, among others, I have seen the impacts first hand. I have to say that pretty much all ski resorts are environmental nightmares. The few Mt bikers that are going to ride the hill are far less detrimental to the landscape than giant grooming machines (winter) and trucks (summer). Cruise around the lift towers in the summer and I guarantee you will find enough beer cans to feed a homeless guy for a year. I am for the DH park, it lets fat guys like me feel like a rock star... from Mars...

genek · Since 21 Jul 2006 2165 Posts East Po KGB

genek · Since 21 Jul 2006 2165 Posts East Po KGB

FYI, there's an open house at the Zigzag Ranger Station on Thursday March 17th from 4-7pm in the Evergreen conference room behind the main office building (South side of highway, follow signs). You can come at any time to talk about the project since no formal presentation will be made. If anyone at all can make it and support the bike park then please do so.

Thanks!