Stevens Pass
LOCATION: Skykomish, WA. U.S.A.
2011 will mark the first year that Stevens Pass will operate in the summer. The focus of that operation, lift serviced mountain biking, will be the culmination of many years of planning and working closely with the Forest Service.
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Winter Master PlanThe intent of the Master Development Plan (MDP) is to recognize and protect fundamental strengths of Stevens Pass: its day use character, exciting and unique ski experience, and intimate relationship with the National Forest. Ski Area PlanningBHA undertook a detailed site inventory and analysis identifying infill expansion opportunities for ski facility development that will improve the current offering. The proposed mountain plan includes adding three ski lifts, an expansion of trails and gladed skiing and development of terrain to provide a backcountry oriented experience within the Permit Area Boundary. |
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Summer Master PlanCurrently there are no formal summer operations at Stevens Pass. However, in a recent review of opportunities, the management of Stevens Pass identified lift serviced mountain biking, sightseeing, and hiking as activities that warrant serious consideration. Building on the physical realities of the site, complemented with the apparent synergies with the established skier marketplace and the untapped volume of vehicles passing the area, BHA believes there is significant opportunity to introduce a summer operation at Stevens Pass. By creating a balanced and diverse mix of summer business, Stevens Pass should improve their economic viability on a year round basis. The intent will be to build the summer facilities and operations slowly, starting first with lift serviced mountain biking on Hogsback. Methodically and based on expected success, the area would subsequently expand their operations to include the Skyline lift and other summer attractions (lift serviced sightseeing, hiking, etc). Ultimately, it is anticipated that additional opportunities will become apparent as the development unfolds. |
Mountain Bike ParkThe growth of mountain biking as a sport has been explosive over the past decade. Similar to skiing and snowboarding, equipment has evolved, riding focus and desire has changed and as a result, so has the sport itself. A recent industry trend has been the development of lift accessed mountain bike terrain, utilizing a similar footprint as a ski area, only on a more limited scale. Mountain bike trail design was incorporated into the Master Development Plan to satisfy the growing demand for managed summer recreational activities at Stevens Pass. BHA identified terrain conducive to lift serviced mountain biking. From this we developed a preliminary layout and capacity analysis. In conjunction with Gravity Logic, a trail network and bike park plan was designed to cater to a full spectrum of users. The mountain biking facility would diversify the economic viability of the resort and help establish Stevens Pass as a regionally competitive, day use summer recreation attraction. 
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Cross-country Single Track Trail NetworkSingle track mountain bike trails will be constructed in the Grace Lakes area. Access will be provided from the top of the Skyline chairlift as well as by trail access from the base area. Trails will be developed on a phase by phase basis to match the market distribution (i.e. each phase will develop a balance of beginner, intermediate and advanced trails) as demand for mountain biking at Stevens grows. |
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