Vermont Mountain Bike Summit

Received via email today: Registrations are now available for the 2008 Mountain Bike Summit, to be held at the Stowe Mountain Resort, Stowe – Vermont, from May 7-9, 2008. This program will include valuable workshops for stakeholders in the recreation industry, including developing sustainable, profitable mountain bike programs at ski resorts; at a state, federal and municipal level; …

Received via email today:

Registrations are now available for the 2008 Mountain Bike Summit, to be held at the Stowe Mountain Resort, Stowe – Vermont, from May 7-9, 2008. This program will include valuable workshops for stakeholders in the recreation industry, including developing sustainable, profitable mountain bike programs at ski resorts; at a state, federal and municipal level; and through health, recreation and youth advocacy agencies. Workshops will include: mountain bike trail design and construction at ski resorts; trends in the mountain bike industry; community based mountain bike trails; developing healthy lifestyle programs for children and youth; the Kona Bike Parks program, and the International Mountain Bicycling Association ‘Ride Center’ program.  Additionally, several trail design/consultancy outfits will be in attendance to discuss their services.  Various registration options are available, including meals and accommodation at the Stowe Mountain Resort.  You may also see this event advertised in Ski Area Management Magazine, and Dirt Rag Magazine, thanks to the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing.  Please register at www.vmba.org.

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