Getting out during the winters cold and snow can be a challenge. One fun and unique winter activity is snow mountain biking. The knobby tires on a mountain bike are great in snow. If the snow is packed down, and a few days old, it is perfect for mountain biking. YOU can bike in the snow! It isn't much different than biking on a dirt packed surface, except slightly more slippery! It is fun for everyone. We have our kids bike a little, or we pull them on a snowboard sled. The best part is we are outside and having a new adventure!
Millcreek Canyon and City Creek canyons are paved canyons that are blocked off to traffic, and have packed winter conditions.
Tips:
- Arrive a little before the warmest part of the day, so it be a little warmer while you are biking.
- Dress in layers. If it is a warmer day, you will only need two layers.
- Wear lite finger gloves, so you can use the break on your bike. (especially for kids)
If the kids can't bike it, pull them on a slick sled, like a snowboard. Regular sleds have too much drag, and it is too difficult to pull the kid on it.- This is a winter sport kids have to work up to. If they can bike on dirt, and don't have much difficulties, then they can bike on snow.
- Don't wear clip less shoes.
- Wear your snowboots
- Brink a fun snack, and hot chocolate to drink when finished.
