Summer gear on Sale for Fathers Day and Summer Fun

Summer is breaking out everywhere and Father's Day is next weekend. There is still time to get that perfect gift for the outdoors Dad and to plan an outdoor adventure.

One idea are custom insoles or foot beds. Hiking, skiing, snowboarding and most activities are enhanced by a good foot bed and custom insoles. Be sure to check out EZ Fit Foot Insoles.

and Zapz Custom Foots beds for best fit, comfort and performance summer and winter.

More and more mountain resorts are opening new summer activities and festivals. Make sure to get back to the mountains this summer. Check out 2 for 1/BOGO discounts for rafting, lift served mountain biking and adventure activities for summer 2015.

Zip lines, bike parks and more open for summer this weekend

As summer kicks into high gear in the mountains we see new activities at many mountain resorts.

Next weekend on June 20, we see Wildcat in NH opens for the summer season. The gondola rides and NH only Zip Rider will start operations for summer 2015.

This weekend further north we see Mont St Anne in Quebec will begin gondola operations serving lift served mountain biking for summer 2015.

In Colorado, Crested Butte Mountain Resort summer season opens this Saturday the 13th. Numerous activities and festivals abound at Crested Butte this summer season. Enjoy savings with BOGO Lift tickets for mountain biking and adventure packages all summer. Save daily.

Just outside of metro New York we see Plattekill Bike Park is open and celebrating 20 years of lift served mountain biking. Mountain Sports Club premium members enjoy big savings daily with BOGO lift tickets. Limited offer add a mountain bike free day to your membership and save even more.

Lift served Mountain Biking at Ski and Snowboard Resorts Summer 2015

Lift served Mountain Biking at Ski and Snowboard Resorts Summer 2015 and more....

More and more mountain bike and cycling enthusiasts are discovering the pleasures of lift served mountain biking at ski and snowboard resorts throughout North America. The mountain resorts continue to expand summer activities with lift served mountain biking, festivals, zip lines, climbing walls, canopy tours and more. 

Be sure to visit these resorts and make sure you let them know you found them at the Mountain Sports Club. Check back often as we add more detail on services, shops, prices, discounts, resorts, lodges and supporting merchants.

Alaska

• Alyeska: 2015 schedule June 19 to September 7; Friday - Sunday from 12 noon to 6 pm

Colorado

• Beaver Creek: opened for summer Mountain Biking and hiking – June 13. Great lodging discounts now available.
• Copper Mountain: opened for summer Mountain Biking and hiking. Lodging discounts now available.
• Crested Butte Mountain Resort: Summer Mountain Biking and hiking season starts June 13 for 2015. BOGO Mountain Bike tickets and adventure pass discounts available with great lodging discounts now available. Save up to $41 daily
• Steamboat Springs: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015. Great lodging discounts around town for Mountain Sports Club members
• Winter Park: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015

California

• Kirkwood: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015
• Mt Baldy:Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015
• Mammoth Mountain: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015
• Northstar at Tahoe: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015

Idaho

• Brundage: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015
• Lookout Mountain: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015, be sure to check out the Hiawatha Trail
• Schweitzer: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015
• Sun Valley: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015

Maine

• Sunday River: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015

Massachusetts

• Berkshire East - Lift serviced mountain biking coming July 2015. Currently canopy tours, zip lines, mountain coaster and rafting trips are available for summer 2015.
• Jiminy Peak: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015

Michigan

• Marquette: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015

Minnesota

• Lutsen: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015

Montana

• Big Sky: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015
• Whitefish Mountain Resort: currently open for mountain biking

New Hampshire

• Attitash: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015
• Bretton Woods: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015
• Highland Mountain Bike Park:Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015
• Pats Peak - 8th Annual Pats Peak Mountain Bike Festival July 11 and 12. 3 events - 1 weekend
• Waterville Valley: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015

New Mexico

• Angel Fire: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015
• Pajarito: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015
• Sandia Peak: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015

New York:

• Catamount Ski Area: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015
• Hunter Mountain: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015
• Plattekill Mountain Bike Park: Currently open for mountain biking with lift service and celebrating 20 years with many events, competitions and great BOGO discounts.  Save up to $45 daily. Limited Free day mountain bike lift ticket with premium plus MSC membership.
  
  
  
• West Mountain:Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015
• Whiteface: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015

North Carolina:

• Sugar Mountain: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015

Pennsylvania:

• Whitetail: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015

Oregon:

• Mt Hood Ski Bowl: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015
• Williamette Pass: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015

South Dakota:

• Terry Peak: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015

Utah:

• Alta:Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015
• Brain Head:Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015
• The Canyons Resort: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015
• Deer Valley: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015
• Park City Mountain Resort:Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015
• Solitude: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015
• Sundance: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015

Vermont:

• Killington: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015
• Mt Snow: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015
• Sugarbush Resort: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015
• Q Burke Mountain Resort: Bike park now open for summer 2015. 

Wisconsin:

• Nordic Mountain: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015

West Virginia:

• Snowshoe: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015

Wyoming:

• Grand Targhee Resort: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015
• White Pine Resort: Located in Pinedale,WY, Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015

Canada:

• Fernie Mountain Resort: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015
• Mont St Anne: Gondola opens weekend of June 13 for lift serviced mountain biking.
• Panorama: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015
• Sir Sams Ski Area: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015
• Whistler/Blackcomb: Check mountain biking schedule rates and operations for 2015. Be sure to check out the Kokanee Crankwrx event.

The Mountain Sports Club is dedicated to providing you useful online resources and tools to get the information you want and need for your next mountain adventure. Members receive special savings on purchases, lift tickets, activities, lodging, travel, dining and more.

Offering lift served mountain biking, or have a business - restaurant, shop, activity/service or lodge in the mountains? Send your information, event or mountain updates to info@mountainsportsclub.com. Offer discounts and coupons and receive even more business and exposure. Contact us at 303.554.6555 or email us at sales@mountainsportsclub.com.

Looking to save money on lift tickets, gear, travel, dining, lodging and more? Save up to 70% with a premium Mountain Sports Club membership. Summer membership sale now on. Use promo code summer15 and upgrade for only $19.95 a year, register now. Use it once, it's paid for. Use it often, save hundreds....

Plattekill Mountain Bike Park BOGO/2 for 1 Lift tickets Summer 2015

Plattekill Mountain Bike Park opened last weekend to start their 20th summer of offering up lift serviced mountain biking. Once again Mountain Sports Club premium members will enjoy BOGO/ 2 for 1 lift tickets during the 2015 mountain bike season at Plattekill Mountain. There are 2 discount coupons offers for all day lift serviced trail and lift access pass at a value of $35 a day and for the Rise and Shine Morning Adventure Package at a value of $49. 

 

The coupons are valid once per day, per member so join now and save while you enjoy the great riding at Plattekill Mountain in the Catskill Mountains of New York.

There are many events and competitions this 2015 bike season, see more below.

May 23-24 - Plattekill GRAVITY OPEN Downhill Mtn Bike Race - Eastern States Cup open to all ages and abilities

June 6 -  Plattekill ‘Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre’, 6pm – Dinner, drinks and entertainment included in package.  Tickets $55 by reservation.  Call (607) 326-3500

June 20-21 -  Plattekill Downhill Mtn Bike Race  - Eastern States Cup USAC State Championship open to all ages and abilities

July 18 -  Plattekill “Music on the Mountain”  Mini Concert Series #1 + clam bake

August 15  -  Plattekill “Music on the Mountain”  Mini Concert Series #2 + pig roast

September 5 - Plattekill “Music on the Mountain”  Mini Concert Series #3 + Labor Day BBQ

October 10 -  6^th Annual Plattekill “PLATTEPALOOZA” Family Fall Festival – pumpkin painting, craft vendors, BBQ, entertainment, ski sale and more!

October 10-11 -   Plattekill Downhill Mtn Bike Race – Eastern States Cup New England and Atlantic USAC Regional Championship Finals  - open to all ages and abilities.

Make plans to get to Plattekill Mountain this summer.

Liquid Mechanics Brewing Company Newest Craft Brewery Offering Discounts

We are pleased to start adding micro and craft breweries as vendors offering discounts to Mountain Sports Club members. The first new craft brewery is located in the Colorado Front Range in Lafayette. Liquid Mechanics Brewing Company now offers a 10% off your bill when stopping by to enjoy their unique beers and seasonal selections.

Liquid Mechanics Brewing Company beers, available year round, include the Kolsch, Altbier, Imperial Porter, Saison, and IPA. We also have seasonal beers such as the Dry Irish Stout, Hefeweizen, Belgian Double IPA, Red Ale, and we dabble in experimental beers such as Bourbon and Tequila aged beer and small batches like our Chipotle Lime Kolsch and Orange Wit beer.

So get out and enjoy the laid back atmosphere they have created for us at there location on RT 287 in Lafayette.

Summer Fun and Savings at Crested Butte Mountain Resort for 2015

As season's change the mountain resort towns that are now closed for the ski and snowboard season are now in preparation for summer fun activities and events.Crested Butte Mountain Resort continues to expand summer activities and events for summer. In addition to lift serviced mountain biking, zip line tours, climbing walls and more are now part of the summer mix at the mountain.

Now for summer 2015 Mountain Sports Club premium members will enjoy BOGO/2 for 1 lift ticket discounts. The coupon is valid on one day single ride ($20 value) or one day All Day Adventure ($41 value) lift tickets from June 13 - September 13, 2015. Limit one per Mountain Sports Club member. This is a new summer offer and another great reason to visit Crested Butte this summer.

Here is a sample of what the coupons look like when printing and redeeming at the resort. They have your name embedded on the coupon/voucher to be redeemed at the ticket window.

Plan a vacation and take advantage of several great discounts on lodging this spring, summer and fall. Save 20% on lodging with bonus extras.

Check out the savings on lodging and packages with the following specials - Spring Fling, Early Book Summer Savings and the September Splendor at Crested Butte Mountain Resort.

As the Wildflower capitol blossoms with summer colors make plans to escape to Crested Butte and enjoy the many summer activities, concerts, festivals and events.

Warm Temp & Snow Melt Preps Rivers for Rafting Season next In the Rockies

With warm temperatures driving the snow melt high in the Rockies the rafting companies are gearing up for the 2015 raft season. Parts of the mountains are looking carefully at snow pack and its impact on the coming season.

The rafting season is about to get rolling as the rivers fill with high mountain runoff to drive white water adventures in the coming months.

We are pleased to great our friends from the following rafting operators back for the 2015 season offering great discounts and deals on a variety of trips in Colorado and Utah.

Members Save 25% off full day raft trips at these 3 Rafting operators.

River Runners Riverside Rafting Resort in Buena Vista, CO -  . Enjoy half day and 1 - 3 day raft trips. Newly opened Brown's Canyon Riverside Grill for local craft beers and Baja style dining. 

River Runners Royal Gorge rafting Center in Canon City - One of Colorado's finest raft trips is the Royal Gorge raft trip. Options include Bighorn Sheep Canyon. 

Adrift Adventures in Jensen, Utah - Explore Dinosaur National Monument by raft. Adrift Adventures offers 1 -5 day all inclusive, family friendly rafting trips on the Green and Yampa Rivers in Dinosaur National Monument.

Get out and enjoy the great rivers and parks this spring summer and fall.

Free Ski Day at Purgatory This Sunday

The new ownership group at Purgatory Resort in Durango,CO, has announced Free lift tickets this Sunday, April 12, 2015 as a thank you to the locals. Just last week it was announced the resort ownership group would be replacing the old Chair 8 with a new detachable quad this summer.

The regular daily operations of the resort ended last weekend but it was announced one last weekend the area would open with special lift ticket promotions. Specials include 2 lift tickets for $50 on Saturday and the free ticket promotion. All Purgatory season passes, including midweek passes are valid this bonus weekend.

Eldora Ski Area Gets Expansion Go Ahead

Our local area Eldora Ski Area, a short ride from our hometown of Boulder, recently received the thumbs up for their proposed and much needed expansion and lift upgrades from the Forest Service. The process is not done as there are 2 more waiting periods for objections. As expected there are those who are not happy with the go forward plan but we are confident that at the end of the day the area will get the go ahead.

One item we were pleased to see was the added parking spots as currently busy weekends and holidays has the area turning away guests for lack of parking places. Closely located to Boulder and the North Denver Metro Area the resort continues to be a popular destination for many who wish to avoid the congested I-70 corridor. The area does need an upgrade as the population grows along the North Denver to Wyoming corridor as more and more locals want ski and snowboard options without going through I 70. Eldora offers the best alternative and has the physical plant to expand these options. The planned chair replacements, new trails, expanded dining options as well as more parking are needed to better serve the local market.

Stay tuned for more details and how the final decision looks then there is the timing. I am sure the Eldora Ski Area management is eager to get going to upgrade the facilities and services.

I found it interesting to see there season pass giveaway promotion as well to build out the database.