New trails and Scary trails

 When I first heard about Lupine and Castle rock trails my first thought was why. They are climbing trails that are easily serviced by existing roads. After riding them with Lucas on Sunday however I am going to have a hard time riding the road ever again. 

 The views we're  amazing and the climb wasn't really that bad.

 There is no way a camera can do justice to the 360 view up here.

Then we rode Hemlock and Juniper, hands down the scariest tech trails up here. Lucas rode way more than I did. I have to learn how to sideline that self preservation gene.  Next time I'm bringing body armor and hopefully some courage. 

Mammoth

 This weekend I had my view of Mammoth Mt. changed completely. The first time I went there with Stoker and Bobby and I thought the trails were weak and the shuttle sucked. This time I took the family and the whole place opened up for me. Every trail that I thought needed to be more aggressive became perfect for the kids. Just hard enough to be a challenge. everybody had a blast, really couldn't have been a better day riding. 

 I was worried that the top of the mountain would scare Ashton and Jeanie but they both loved every bit.

 Ashton was happy to use his DH gear that he got for his birthday, finally.

 Jeanie's Knolly was putting smiles on her face all day. This bike is amazing!

 Gage wanted to ride a black diamond trail so I took him down Seven Bridges. It was our favorite trail.

 After lunch we rode Seven Bridges again.

 This morning we got up early to squeeze one more ride in. Down town and Shotgun.

 "Were riding SHOTGUN?"

 I took Wendel out for his first trail ride. It was a bit of an eye opener but he did well and had fun, I think? We'll see if he goes out again.

If you like mountain bikes I highly recommend taking the family to Mammoth. There is a ton of stuff to do in the village if you have non riders in your group. After your ride stop by Mammoth Brewing for your after ride reward.