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Mountain Operations
2019 NSAA DOWNHILL BIKE PARK SUMMIT

Agenda Covers Full Scope of Bike Park Operations

BY EARL SALINE, NSAA DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAMMING

PLAN NOW TO COME to the 2019 NSAA Downhill Bike • Bike School—Programs that Keep ’Em Coming Back
Park Summit at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Penn., • Master Planning for Bike Parks
June 10–12. • From Attractions to Activities—Your Summer Risk
This highly interactive event brings together the best in Management Plan
the business sharing their best practices and experiences with • Bike Park Marketing
developing and growing bike parks across the world. Join
fellow park builders, park managers, risk managers, resort And, it wouldn’t be a Bike Park Summit without the chance
leaders, and other experts as we discuss ways to improve to ride and play. Seven Springs will be open and ready with
operations and grow biking at areas. trails and activities for all to enjoy. Now is your chance to see
The Summit’s mix of indoor and on-hill education why Seven Springs Bike Park earned its first top-five ranking
sessions will address the trends and issues facing new and exist- in the 2017 MTBparks.com Riders’ Choice Best Bike Parks
ing bike parks with sessions focusing on the following areas: Awards for the Mid-Atlantic Region.
• Trail Design Considerations The Bike Park Summit is the place to learn, network,
• Summer Incident Investigation—Indoor and on-hill and grow your bike park knowledge. No matter if you have
practical sessions a park, are developing a park, are looking for new ideas, or
• Rental Fleet Maintenance, including E-Bikes want to share your challenges, you are sure to make lasting
• E-Bikes—Embracing and building for this growing segment connections and leave with great ideas you can use for your
• Park Manager Roundtable areas. See you in June!

Seven Springs Mountain Resort

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