CORONET PEAK MOUNTAIN BIKING

Mountain Biking
Events
Lift Passes and Prices
Trails
Sightseeing
Rentals
Skill Training Sessions - Hosted by Scarlett Hagen
Safety Information

MOUNTAIN BIKING 2009

Season	7 January - 1 March
Hours of Operation	11:30 am - 7:30 pm daily*
	Closed Monday

* Tuesday - Sunday: subject to weather conditions.

Get yourself to Coronet Peak’s Bike Park for a rewarding and exhilarating summer alpine experience that’s great value and fun for the whole family - just 20 minutes drive from downtown Queenstown!

Whether you enjoy cruising along or blazing downhill, The Peak has lift served trails to suit both novice and seasoned mountain bike enthusiasts alike.

Mountain biking junkies can push themselves to the limit and ride uphill, or take the chair and then navigate the best way down the varied trails, from tricky & technical to smooth & flowing.

Families can ride the Coronet Express chairlift to the top of the mountain to sightsee and explore NZ’s native sub-alpine flora or indulge in the vast scenery and some of the best views in The Southern Lakes whilst taking in all the downhill action.

EVENTS

Non-stop mountain biking action is promised throughout the 2009 season as it hosts the following first class events which are expected to attract riders from around the world.

Tracks will be closed to the riding public throughout the duration of major events but lift served spectator access will be available and on course excitement is expected to be high.

For up-to-date information on conditions and trails, along with general information keep an eye on this site as we'll keep it regularly updated.

EVENT	DATES
NZONE Ultimate Jump Brake Burner (6 hr Endurance)	7th February
NZ National MTB series Practise Day	13 February
NZ National MTB series Downhill	14 February
NZ National MTB series Crosscountry	15 February
Vertigo Chainless Downhill	21 February

NZONE Ultimate Jump Brake Burner

When: February 7th 2009
Where: Coronet Peak, Queenstown

Now in its 3rd year and following the huge success of the Brake Burner Race at Coronet Peak, Queenstown, in February 2008, Greg McIntyre of Fat Tyre Adventures is pleased to announce the next Brake Burner Racewill be held on 7 Feb, 2009.

The Brake Burner is a super-D (a combination of downhill and cross-country) endurance mountain bike race for recreational riders where individuals or teams race against the clock to see how many laps they can do in six hours.

More information on the race is available at www.brakeburner.co.nz

Entries are filling fast so please ensure you get yours in ASAP. Entry forms are available online at http://www.brakeburner.co.nz/enter.html

For further information please contact Greg McIntyre on 0272 262 822 or e-mail greg@fat-tyre.co.nz

Vertigo Chainless Downhill

When: 21 February 2009
Where: Coronet Peak, Queenstown
Pre-registration: @ Vertigo Bikes, 4 Brecon St, Queenstown. Ph 03 442 8378
Email info@vertigobikes.co.nz
Day of race: Registration @ Coronet Peak from 8:15am

The Lowdown: This is a cool social event!
Chainless MTB races are a great equalizer, suitable for first time competitors right through to hardened racers. Free wheeling races are big at MTB resorts around the world ‘cause fitness is no excuse and not required!!

This year the race will consist of a run on the downhill and the cross country tracks, with a combined time total score.

Come along for a laugh and a good time. Prizes up for grabs, Junior and Senior categories.

LIFT PASSES AND PRICES

Daily, single and multi ride lift ticket options are available or there is also a Mountain Bike Season Pass available for the more dedicated!

For full information and pricing click here.

For full terms and conditions click here.

TRAILS

2009 Trail Map

2009 Coronet Peak Mountain Bike Trail Map - PDF

NEW FOR 2009!

Easy Cross-Country Novice/Intermediate trail opening plus 2-way access to our lookout point/picnic spot.

Fall Line - Downhill Trail

Starting from the top of the quad lift, we zig and zag down a large natural half pipe over natural rock features on a benched trail, before passing over some 'real rocks' and boosting up onto the main piste. Cross the open field of the piste and into a steeper section that eases back to high speed single track with some mellow air with a few off camber pieces, couple of jumps/drops, short rock garden, then gather speed as you weave down through natural bowls and rollers under the chair. Large user friendly terrain park type features including berms, hips, doubles and all those shapes we like, as we weave down the front face to finish just out front of the base building deck. A track that could be cruised or raged. The same track we race down could be ridden by intermediate riders at half the pace. A proper benched and formed trail including chicken shoots and intelligent flow, with plenty of room for expression. Dry, schist, crumbly, rocky, loose alpine soil, unless of course nature intervenes.

Rocky Gully - Downhill Cross Country Trail

At last, a trail that everyone can play on. A chairlift accessed, recreational trail, built with the medium travel, every day biker in mind. Cross country bikes or recreational bikes, it doesn't matter. As one of our mates always says, its not about the bike... this trail is all about fun and flow. Scenically stunning, this 7km trail starts at the top of the high speed quad chair and meanders and rolls its way on a fully benched and well formed shelf way out to the eastern reaches of Coronet Peak and back. Past stunning rock features, lush alpine vegetation and delicious vistas. Switch backs, berms, gentle roll overs and some optional mellow jumps for those wanting to try some small bite size aerial manoeuvres, yet cleverly designed to entertain the experienced rider too. More of a scenic, enduro kind of trail that will be great fun to ride with a group of friends, or safe enough to play around on your own. Even the good rider should take three times as long to descend this trail compared to the true down hill track that was hugely popular (tho' a little too challenging for some!) last year.

Trail Stats

	Fall Line	Rocky Gully	Meadows
Length	1.6kms	7kms	4.7kms
Gain / Lap	430m	430m	114m
Max Altitude	1620m	1620m	1304m
Min Altitude	1190m	1190m	1190m
% Technical	100%	20%
% Singletrack	100%	100%	60%
% Dirt Track	100%	100%	60%
% Tarseal
% Grass			40%
% Gravel
Start	Top Coronet Express Quad Chairlift		Base Greengates Express Lift
Finish	Bottom of Big Easy-Coronet Express Quad Chairlift		Base Greengates Express Lift
Pick-Up Point	Bottom Coronet Express Chairlift

NOTE: % Technical refers to the amount of the track that you really need concentrate on.

SIGHTSEEING

You don't have to be a mountain bike adventurer to enjoy The Peak during summer. Try a return sightseeing trip on the Coronet Express, climb to an elevation of 1649m then walk up to the lookout for some of the best views in The Southern Lakes.

You can grab a sightseeing footpass from the Coronet Peak Cafe. Costs for 1 round trip:

Adults	$15
Youth	$10

RENTALS

Outside Sports will be the on mountain rental provider of all mountain biking equipment and essentials including:

Bikes - dual suspension or downhill
Kids Bikes (24" wheel only)
Helmets - Helmet, spares kit, and pump supplied with all rentals.
Body Protection Armour

Outside Sports	36-38 (Middle of) Shotover Street, Queenstown
Phone	+64 3 441 0074
Email	drbike@outsidesports.co.nz
Fax	+64 3 450 2111
Operation Hours	9.00am - 8.00pm, 7 days
Online Rental Booking form	www.outsidesports.co.nz

BIKE RENTAL RATES

Outside Sports Bike Rental Information & Pricing - PDF

For any questions or assistance with information about these products on offer or to book your rentals you can simply email drbike@outsidesports.co.nz , see them in store or on the mountain or visit www.outsidesports.co.nz

MOUNTAIN BIKING SKILL TRAINING SESSIONS

Hosted By Scarlett Hagen

Scarlett Hagen 2004 Junior Downhill Mountain Bike World Champion and 2007 New Zealand National Champion will be exclusively holding skills sessions from the 15th of January at Coronet Peak.

These 3 hour skill training sessions provide an incredible opportunity for aspiring and advanced mountain bikers to learn from one of the world's best.

Dates	12 January – 1 March 2009
Time	12am - 2pm (Beginner) 3pm - 5pm (Intermediate & Advanced)
Meet	Main Base Building Coronet Peak
Age	All ages
Ability Level	Riding training level will be Beginner to Advanced
Equipment	Participants must have their own bikes and all necessary safety equipment features on bike, including own protective wear. Full info provided upon registration.
Cost	$50 per 2 hour group session + Lift Pass Attendees entitled to $5 discount on MTB Day lift pass.
Register via	www.scarletthagen.com
or Email	info@mtbperformance.com
or Phone	021 1557 151
Individual sessions	Private sessions are also available. $50 per 1 hour session.

Positions are limited so be sure to register now!

SAFETY INFORMATION

Bikers must ride on designated trails only and obey all posted signs and warnings.

Adequate Clothing

Helmets are compulsory and sturdy shoes with good tread or specific biking shoes are recommended at all times. Slick soled shoes or sandals are not permitted on rental bikes.

All loose clothing and packs should be firmly secured so that they do not interfere with the bicycles moving parts.

Bicycles

Bicycles with child carriers and tow behind bikes are not permitted on the chairlifts and are not recommended on trails.

Bikes must have two working hand brakes (no pedal brakes).

Sun Protection

The New Zealand sun can be brutal and at 1600 meters the sun has 30% greater intensity than it does at sea level. Coronet Peak has limited tree shelter for shade so mountain users are advised to protect themselves with a high SPF sunscreen and sunglasses with a good UV filter lenses.

Drink Adequate Water

When hiking or biking always carry adequate water. Water is available from the Cafe during operating hours.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed on the mountain due to the combustible nature of the dry tussock grasses on the mountain and the associated fire risk.

Smoking will be allowed at the base building only and cigarette butts must be disposed in the bins provided.

The NZ National Series Events on 13 - 15 Feb will be a non-smoking event and therefore smoking will be prohibited on the entire mountain on these 3 days.

Trash

Coronet Peak is a national reserve and whilst we are priviledged to use the site we need to ensure we preserve it the way we found it. Please hang onto your rubbish and dispose of it correctly in the bins provided at the top of the chairlifts and at the base building.

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CORONET PEAK MOUNTAIN BIKING

MOUNTAIN BIKING 2009

Season

7 January - 1 March

Hours of Operation

11:30 am - 7:30 pm daily*

Closed Monday