2011 Mountain Bike Shuttle Updates

Wasatch Crest Shuttle is proud to announce our eighth season providing mountain bike shuttle service from 3900 South Wasatch Boulevard to Guardsman Pass atop Big Cottonwood Canyon. The details of this year’s mountain bike shuttles includes no fare increases with more season pass options, increased capacity per shuttle with two vans on weekends and holidays, adjustments to scheduled shuttles, and unscheduled shuttle alerts through Twitter (www.twitter.com/mtbshuttle). All of these changes have been made to increase the accessibility to the Wasatch Crest Trail and upper Park City trails by way of Guardsman Pass.

The first change for 2011 is adding another van on weekends and holidays to accommodate up to 10 riders with gear for each shuttle time. The past two seasons we have used a van and Suburban. Since the Suburban was limited to six riders, many people were turned away for those times. That problem has been resolved and more people will have the option of leaving their cars out of Big Cottonwood Canyon to ride the Wasatch Crest TrailIn spite of increased fuel costs that have risen over 50% from 2010, Wasatch Crest Shuttle is not raising the fare for our 2011 mountain bike shuttles. Individual shuttles are $15 per person for scheduled shuttles, no minimum; two rider minimum for unscheduled shuttles. Individual season passes will be the same price as last year too, $75, and are available now. Adding to the individual season pass, we are now offering a Gold Pass for $150 that is transferable in addition to other benefits.

This year’s scheduled mountain bike shuttles will be as follows:

• Weekdays – 7 am and 5:30 pm.

• Weekends and holidays – 7 am, 7:45, 8:30, 9:15, 10:00, 10:45, 11:30, & 12:15 pm.

The weekday evening shuttle has been moved back 30 minutes in order for people to catch the shuttle after work without rushing. Unscheduled shuttles during the week still require a two rider minimum. The weekend and holiday schedule was reduced by three shuttles due to a lack of demand for those times over the past eight years. Weekend and holiday shuttles after 12:15 pm on weekends and holidays require a reservation and two rider minimum.

Wondering how to find out if someone has made an unscheduled shuttle reservation? Follow Wasatch Crest Shuttle on Twitter (www.twitter.com/mtbshuttle) to receive unscheduled shuttle alerts. When someone makes a reservation for an unscheduled time, an alert will be sent out, or tweet, indicating the day, time, and number of seats available. Text follow mtbshuttle to 40404 to receive these alerts on your phone as a text message. Soon, you will be able to reply to the alert, or tweet, to reserve your seat(s) on the shuttle that has just been reserved (a Twitter account is required – register at http://twitter.com/; other restrictions apply).

No fare increases, two season pass options, more capacity per shuttle on weekends and holidays, schedule adjustments, and unscheduled shuttle alerts via Twitter are all changes made to increase your transportation options in Big Cottonwood Canyon for 2011. Save time, money, stress, and the environment by riding with Wasatch Crest Shuttle this summer!

2011 Season Passes

Do you like to mountain bike a lot? Do you ride by yourself and find it difficult to access the many riding options in the Wasatch? Or, do you have clients and employees that like to ride? If so, then a 2011 mountain bike shuttle season pass is just what you’re looking for! Due to the success of the season pass program last year, Wasatch Crest Shuttle is offering the 2011 Individual Season Pass once again and introducing our new Gold Pass.

Just like last year, the 2011 Individual Season Pass is good for unlimited scheduled mountain bike shuttles from 3900 South Wasatch Boulevard to Guardsman Pass for the low price of $75. Unscheduled shuttles require a two rider minimum before pass validates. That means, if someone makes a reservation for an unscheduled time and meets the minimum rider requirement, then your pass is valid and you won’t be charged. Or, the pass holder makes a reservation for three riders, one pass holder and two paying riders, then the pass validates and the pass holder is not charged. The 2011 Individual Season Pass is not transferrable and can only be used by the person named on the pass. For a full list of season pass terms and conditions, please click here.

New for 2011, we are introducing the Gold Pass for $150. Like the individual pass, the Gold Pass is good for unlimited scheduled shuttles from 3900 South Wasatch Boulevard to Guardsman Pass. Unlike the individual pass, the Gold Pass is transferrable and only requires one rider minimum for unscheduled shuttles. For a full list of Gold Season Pass terms and conditions, please click here. The Gold Pass is ideal for an employee benefit or a client activity similar to Ski Utah’s Silver and Gold Passes.

Get your 2011 Individual or Gold Season Pass now at www.mountainbikeshuttle.com. All season passes are good from July 2 through October 30. Buy a season pass and reserve your seat(s) for the 4^th of July weekend – scheduled shuttles on both July 2 and 4.

Utah Avalanche Center Annual Fundraiser

October 4, 2010

Salt Lake City, Utah

Black Diamond and others raised over $50,000 for the Utah Avalanche Center by hosting the 17th Annual Friends of UAC Fundraiser.

The UAC event is a pleasure to host as it provides valuable funding for the Avalanche Center in a fun atmosphere bringing together friends to share experiences and stoke for the coming season.” explains Peter Metcalf, Black Diamond CEO

The 17th Annual Utah Avalanche Center fundraiser has become a tradition of the autumnal season in Salt Lake City, robustly supported by the Byrne Family, Uinta Brewing Company, Redwood Creek Wines with food from Rico Mexican Market, and live tunes from Herban Empire.

“The community's role in raising $50,000 for the UAC is invaluable and the people that gather in support of the UAC and our forecasts is inspiring” comments Bruce Tremper, UAC Director.

5 Days Of Scheduled Mountain Bike Shuttles Remaining

There are only 5 days of scheduled mountain bike shuttles left in the 2010 season. After October 2 all mountain bike shuttles will be require a reservation and two rider minimum. Season passes will also expire on Saturday the second. Storms on Wednesday canceled a lot of riding plans so don’t lose another day. Get out tomorrow to start the weekend off with an epic Wasatch Crest ride.

If you missed out yesterday, reserve your Friday mountain bike shuttle. The 7 am is open with 8 seats vacant. An unscheduled shuttle for 9 am has sold out, but the rest of Friday is free and Sunday is filling up fast.

The combined fall foliage (pix), sunny skies, and temperatures in the 60’s and low 70’s at 9000 ft. this weekend, it’s easy to understand why Sunday’s schedule is so full already. Sunday morning has limited availability but becomes more available. Time and seats are limited, so make your reservation before the 2010 mountain bike shuttle season is done.

October 2 -- Last Day Of Scheduled Mountain Bike Shuttles

A shortened schedule will be in operation on the 2^nd from 7 am till 12:15 pm, every 45 minutes. No reservations will be accepted after the 12:15 pm mountain bike shuttle. Until conditions change to winter, mountain bike shuttles beyond October 2 will require a reservation and two rider minimum. 2010 Season passes will no longer be honored and all mountain bike shuttles will be charged. Don’t miss out on the final days of Wasatch Crest Shuttle’s 2010 mountain bike shuttle season and reserve while there is still time.