Mountain Capital Partners 2024 Mountain Bike Power Pass, the most powerful mountain biking season pass, is on sale now through June 21, providing unlimited lift-served mountain biking at five resorts. The Mountain Bike Power Pass is the only ski resort collective pass that offers unlimited lift-served mountain biking at all of its bike parks, with no blackout dates. Best of all, kids 12 and under ride free all season long with the Power Kids Pass, no purchase is required or strings attached.
For just $299, the Mountain Bike Power Pass grants access to some of the finest lift-served mountain bike terrain in the Southwest, including Brian Head Resort (Utah), Lee Canyon (Nevada), Purgatory Resort (Colorado), Pajarito (New Mexico), and Spider Mountain Bike Park (Texas), while kids 12 and younger enjoy unlimited free bike uplifts at all five resorts plus free skiing during the winter. Lift-served bikes allow riders to enjoy long downhill runs without strenuous uphill climbs. The gravity-fed terrain at these resorts features both fast and flowy downhill and freeride terrain with technical sections, drops, and jumps.
Brian Head Resort
Southern Utah’s premier bike park, Brian Head Resort, features an extensive trail system with over 200 miles of trails, from beginner-friendly paths to challenging downhill routes. For those seeking the ultimate backcountry experience in Utah’s Red Rock Country, use the Giant Steps Express lift to access a large network of trails beyond the resort, including the 190 mile Aquarius Trail. Lift-served biking is available Fridays through Sundays starting on June 14 through September 29, conditions permitting. www.brianhead.com
Lee Canyon
Less than an hour from Las Vegas, Lee Canyon’s bike park debuted in 2022, making it one of the region’s newest sets of bike trails. The park provides a welcome respite, with temperatures consistently 30 degrees lower than those in the city. Catering to all skill levels, the park features trails built by Gravity Logic and a brand-new excavated jump line. Enjoy daily lift-served biking from June 10 through October, weather permitting. Whether beginner or expert, Lee Canyon provides a refreshing adventure just a short drive away from the heat of Las Vegas. www.leecanyonlv.com
Purgatory Resort
Durango offers some of Colorado’s best biking terrain. Purgatory’s bike park features podium-quality terrain for all abilities and serves as the gateway to over 400 miles of high alpine singletrack and backcountry trails in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains. Daily lift-served biking starts on June 15 and runs through August 18. The resort is then open for biking on Fridays through Sundays from August 23 through October 6. www.purgatory.ski
Pajarito Mountain
Pajarito Mountain in New Mexico has a variety of trails and features catering to experienced riders, with more than 1,400 feet of vertical and over 30 trails. The bike park offers technical trails with steep descents, tight turns, and various natural obstacles. The only volunteer-built, lift-served mountain bike park in the country, Pajarito features old-school, hand-cut trails, along with North Shore-style wooden features guaranteed to test the mettle of any rider. The lift turns on Saturdays and Sundays, starting June 1 through September. www.pajarito.ski
Spider Mountain Bike Park
Just under an hour’s drive northwest of Austin, Spider Mountain is the nation’s only year-round, lift-operated mountain bike resort. With 19 diverse trails, catering to both beginner and expert riders, Spider Mountain is located on the shores of beautiful Lake Buchanan, and promises an exceptional experience for all. The 2024 Mountain Bike Power Pass provides unlimited mountain bike uplift access at Spider Mountain through 8/27/2024. www.spidermountain.com
For more information, visit: thepowerpass.ski/mountain-bike-power-pass.
Ron is the chief cook and bottlewasher at Bike World News, doing everything from website design to bike reviews.
Websites:
Bike World News
Ron’s Bike Garage
Current Bike Quiver:
Bird Bikes Zero 29 29″ hardtail mountain bike
Commencal Absolut 26″ Dirt Jump/Pump Track bike
Commencal Tempo 29″ full suspension mountain bike
Felt ZA 700c race bike
Kona Kilauea vintage 26″ mountain bike
Niner RLT9 700c road/gravel bike
Specialized Stumpjumper vintage 26″ mountain bike
Day Job: Digital Marketing
Night Job: Digital Marketing, eCommerce Consultant, Web Consultant, Bike Shop Operator, Husband, Dad, Tenor