“Fast, flowy, and fun” are the best words to describe the Deepest Darkest black diamond trail. This trail is a straight shot south coming off of the Sweetwater Gondola. It dives into wide 15-foot-high berms and chutes that weave in and out of the trees like a bobsled run. It is not as technical as some of the other new trails (see Dirty Harry), however, it is a fast, flowy ride through some big old-growth forest, hence the darkness namesake. Check out the “Deepest Darkest,” film by Teton Gravity Research and JHMR, which highlights the new trail through the lens of female riders, including pros Hannah Bergemann and Sophie Gregory.
This machine-built trail offers excellent flow and works equally well for both adaptive and non-adaptive mountain bikers. The film “Digging For Answers” highlights Joe Stone, Director of Mission at Teton Adaptive, and Rayon D’arge, JHMR’s, Mountain Design Manager, and their approach to creating a universal trail that works for both adaptive and non-adaptive riders.
-David Young
