Winter Millcreek Biking

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)
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  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
• The first trip may be a challenge, because the balance is a little different than on dirt.
• Brink a fun snack, and hot chocolate to drink when finished.