Frequently Asked Questions

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• A ski bike is a bike frame with skis on it, whether it's a modified traditional bike frame or a purpose-built frame for snow. Ski Bikes are bicycle-like devices engineered with skis instead of wheels to use the force of gravity to descend the slopes.
• Type 1
  : The original look and design from the European originators of the sport. Also known in the 60s and 70s as a Skibob, this type of SkiBike has a low center of gravity and is designed to be ridden sitting down. It is generally used with foot skis for additional balance & edging.
• Type 2
  : Freestyle SkiBikes are a newer style that has emerged from the North American market that resembles Mountain Bikes. They are most often ridden without foot skis, with a downhill Mountain Bike inspired riding technique. Like Mountain Bikes, Freestyle bikes can be ridden either standing up or sitting down and have footpegs, pedals, or footrests. Many models have fully adjustable front and rear suspensions.
• Type 3
  : 3-Ski SkiBikes is a trike design that has recently emerged in popularity. They use three skis in their design. One ski is forward connected to the steering handlebars while the rider stands on the rear two skis. They are ridden standing up and usually have front suspension.

There are many reasons people get into ski biking whether it's a previous injury, curiosity about the sport, or the urge to try something new. Ski biking is a great way to get out on the slopes with the lowest impact on your body.

• Yes and No. At first, when learning how to ride a Type 2 ski bike the basic progressions are very different from mountain biking like body position, weight transfer slowing and stopping, and the way you contact the ground (edges vs. tires)
• Once you have learned the basic progressions of how to slow down and stop by using your edges you can start to apply mountain bike riding style and look at the mountain more like a bike trail when riding.

• Type 2 Ski Biking is relatively easy to learn, on average most people are riding safely and confidently in 2-4 runs on Green (beginner) and Blue (intermediate) runs.
• Basic knowledge of edge control on snow and how you use that to slow and stop yourself is done with 3 easy progressions: Skidded Traverse, Garland Turns, and a 1 Turn Stop. Once you've mastered those you're riding a ski bike!

• Check out "WHERE TO RIDE" in the menu
• KNOW THE RESPONSIBILITY CODE : Know The Code of each Resort posted on their website. 
• Most places count the bikes as an additional person on the chair, for example on a 4 chair you would count as 2 and could load 2 other people with you.
• Most places require a leash which is a tether device to attach to either yourself or the chairlift while on the chairlift.
• Some places do not allow ski bikes in the Terrain Park we recommend checking with the mountain you're visiting
• You are able to ride Groomers, Moguls, Trees, Powder, Steeps, Bowls, and any other terrain you choose within your ability level.
• ** RULES VARY AT EACH RESORT/S WE RECOMMEND CHECKING WITH THE RESORT YOU PLAN TO ATTEND AS TO WHAT THEY DO AND DON'T REQUIRE**
• Detailed info at: https://americanskibike.com/ride-1