Northstar Bike Park to Open June 14

I’m currently caught in between finishing out the last spring touring days, and getting ready for mountain biking season. Northstar's bike park will be opening on June 14, one of the premier parks in the country.

“The Northstar Bike Park offers lift-serviced bike trails from the Big Spring Gondola, the Tahoe Zephyr Express, and Vista Express. The Bike Park operates from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 4 – 5 days a week, weather and conditions permitting,” says their website.

The lift and terrain status can be found here once they get everything up and running.

“Guests should purchase Bike Park Passes and tickets online a day in advance of their intended visit for best rates and arrive early the day of their ride. Northstar Unlimited Bike Season Pass holders will be able to load the Big Springs Gondola beginning at 9:45 a.m., ahead of the general public. Helmets are required for all riders. Full suspension mountain bikes and full-face helmets are recommended.”

They will also be offering camps and bike lessons this year to hone your skills. Choose from an intro class, a more advanced bike park skills class, private lessons, and the youth Sunday mountain bike program.

You shouldn't have trouble finding something you like here. There’s flowy mellow lines, technical areas, big jumps, single tracks, cross country, downhill, and more all summer long.

The bike haul is not included in the winter Epic Pass, but you can grab a bike park season pass for $519 and a four day pass for $315. Day tickets are starting at $90.

Remember, ski season is only a few months away, so don’t get hurt.