2. The ‘FAT’ Decision
Why should Ski & Summer Resorts
provide Fat Bikes access to existing
Nordic Trails?
• Fat Biking provides an excellent fit within existing
Nordic Area facilities and operations.
• Allows more people to experience the Nordic Area
• Many skiers are cyclists, which creates an excellent
cross over opportunity for the ski resort.
When we get lots of snow our guests are continuing to predominantly
ski. We are seeing a behavior change if the conditions are dry, foggy
or are wanting to take a afternoon ski break.
3.
4. Fat Bike Trails Impact
What are the impacts on Nordic trails?
It’s all about snow & trail conditions which can change daily.
We avg. 500” of annual snow fall which isn’t ideal for biking.
A fat bike will leave no more of an impression in the snow than a
skate skier.
12. Rules Of The Trail
• Bikes should yield right away at all intersections
• Snow bike lane ride too left of classic track/yield to all skiers.
Stay to right side of trail around corners and for oncoming
skiers
• Snow bike riders should let track set–up until 10:00am on
morning in which the track is groomed
• Ride Rick’s Basin and Quakie loops counterclockwise only
(This is due to it is the best direction to minimize hill climbing)
• Do not ride in soft conditions. Hard packed conditions on trails
with 2”new snow is ok. After a snow fall with freshly groomed
trails be aware that the trails can be too soft. If you leave a
rut, it’s too soft.
• Snow bike riding is only allowed on designated Nordic Trails
• Snow bikes only on trails, tires must be 3.7”or bigger
• Trail passes are mandatory
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14. Targhee Winter Info
• 500” + average annual snowfall
• 5,000 season passholders
• Award winning sustainability programs
• 150,000 winter skier visits
• Teton Valley community leader
• Marketing leader in the region
