Overview
IMPORTANT: Discover Pass required for the upper parking lot.
Do you love Tiger but worry about being too slow? Or have you been wanting to check it out? Then this is the ride for you! Join your friendly, local asthmatic on this slow-climb, social-paced, intermediate COED ride at Tiger! We'll have a long, leisurely climb to the summit--it usually takes me about an hour and 15 minutes of ride time (not counting breaks). We'll take several short breaks to breathe, followed by some light, techy downhill (East Tiger Summit), then a flowy blue trail (the famous Side Hustle!J)
This is not a clinic, but we can stop and session any tricky spots you want. Just ask me! Recognizing that different people have different comfort levels with speed (both going up and down), we'll stop and regroup at trail intersections and fireroads. We'll also stop to breathe, chat, and eat snacks. I'll eat a quick lunch either at the summit or right before Power Link, the last bit of the climb to the summit.
Crank Sisters has a no-drop policy.
Ride Details
- Route: Masterlink, Quick Link, Power Link, East Tiger Summit, Side Hustle, Iverson.
- Skill Level: Intermediate to strong intermediate for a long climb and long descent.
- Ride Style: Trail riding. East Tiger Summit has some small, rollable root drops. Side Hustle is a flow trail with rollable jumps.
- Pace: Social. Breaks may be frequent but short.
- Climbing: Expect to climb 1,791 feet in elevation (according to TrailForks).
- Distance: 9 miles (according to Trailforks).
Location & Parking
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Trailhead: Tiger Mountain Upper Parking Lot
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Parking Pass: Discover Pass required
- Meet: at the trailhead in the back of the parking lot
Gear Checklist
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Helmet: Half-shell OK; full-face recommended if you enjoy the thrill of downhill speed.
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Pads: Knee pads strongly encouraged.
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Bike: XC, Trail, or All-mountain in good working condition.
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Water & Snacks: Bring hydration and snacks. Electrolytes and lunch strongly recommended.
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Clothing: Dress for variable weather, including a light rain jacket; you'll probably get hot going up and cold coming down. Avoid cotton. Tech clothes or merino wool are your friend.
Weather & Cancellation
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Ride in light rain or drizzle.
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Canceled/rescheduled only for heavy rain, high winds, or unsafe conditions.
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Updates are posted the evening before the ride if the weather is uncertain.
Sign Our Waiver
Before you RSVP for this ride, please sign the waiver (new waiver each calendar year) at https//.www.evergreenmtb.org/my/waiver: Right-click and click "open in new window." When you click the link, it will tell you whether you have signed this year. If not, it will give you a link to sign it. Please RSVP at least 4 hours before the ride.
Participation
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Riders should be 18+ or riding with a parent/guardian
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Cancel at least 2 hours before the ride. Last-minute cancellations, text Emily (253) 363-6182