IMBA World Summit 2008

Wednesday, June 18 -- Opening Ceremonies: Celebrating 20 Years of IMBA

4:30pm-8:30pm
Registration
Utah Olympic Park
3419 Olympic Parkway
Park City, UT 84098-0337
Phone: (435) 658-4200

6:00pm-10:00pm
Opening Ceremonies: Celebrating 20 Years of IMBA
Utah Olympic Park
Headline Sponsor: Summit County Restaurant Tax Committee
Kick off the Summit with a splash at the site of the 2002 Olympic Games. We'll start off the night with appetizers, beverages, and Park City Mayor Dana William's own Motherlode Canyon Band, followed by welcoming remarks from a number of IMBA and Utah luminaries, including Governor Jon Huntsman. At 7:30 pm we'll enjoy a Western dinner buffet. The night will conclude with the spectacular Flying Aces Aerial performance - featuring Olympians, World Champions, and other top athletes in an amazing choreographed aerial show.

Transportation: Shuttle buses and vans will run continuously between the Park City Marriott and the Utah Olympic Park beginning at 4:30pm with final shuttles running after the event's conclusion. We encourage you to arrive early to register and explore the spectacular Utah Olympic Park and their Olympic and Ski Museums. Admission is free.

Thursday, June 19 -- Celebrate Singletrack Film Festival

7:00pm-10:30pm
Celebrate Singletrack Film Festival
Park City Library's Jim Santy Auditorium
1255 Park Avenue (downtown Park City)
Sponsored by GT Bicycles and Feedthehabit.com
The Celebrate Singletrack Film Festival will kick off with short films and documentaries, followed by the "Seasons" premier at 8:30 pm. Doors open at 7:00 pm, with film screenings beginning at 7:30 pm. The event is free to all IMBA World Summit Delegates and open to the public for a small donation. The bulk of the seating will be reserved for summit delegates until 8:00 pm, at which time remaining tickets will be made available to the public. The night will also include a raffle for tons of swag, and one lucky raffle ticket holder will walk away with a new GT mountain bike. This event is a fundraiser for the Mountain Trails Foundation.

Transportation: We encourage you to ride your bike, walk, or take Park City's free buses to the Park City Library - parking is limited.

Friday, June 20 - Savor the Summit Taste of Park City

Open Evening
A free evening to enjoy Park City your way - ride, relax, catch up with friends, or be a part of Park City's "Savor the Summit" festival. Join Park City's longest dinner party by dining al fresco at The Grande Table, set right down the middle of Main Street. Reservations are going fast, so visit http://www.savorthesummit.com for a list of participating restaurants and contact information. Also enjoy live music performances throughout the night, a street dance, toast to the town, drum circle and more!

Saturday, June 21 - IMBA Epic Ride and Closing Party

8:00am-9:00am
Pre-Epic Breakfast
Glenwild / Spring Creek Trailhead
Hosted by IMBA's Trail Care Crews, Mountain Trails Foundation and Basin Recreation.
Start your Epic ride off right with coffee, bagels, breakfast burritos, fruit and juice at the trailhead.

Transportation: We encourage you to ride out to the trailhead. However, if you prefer to hitch a ride, shuttle vans and trailers will depart from the Marriott beginning at 7:30 am.

9:00am-noon
Kona/IMBA Epic Ride
Glenwild /Spring Creek Trailhead
Aid stations sponsored by Kona
You've got two great options to get out and ride:

Option 1: Glenwild Loop Trail
Glenwild Loop is an 8-mile intermediate singletrack loop that gives users a taste of the varied terrain. Riders flow through red rock and sage terrain, along with experiencing fun descents through thick scrub oak and expansive meadows. Killer views of the greater Park City area, as well as the Uintah mountains can be taken in from many vistas. Glenwild Loop trail is a quick favorite among locals!

Option 2: Flying Dog Trail
Flying Dog Trail offers roughly 20 miles of intermediate/advanced singletrack that starts in the desert sage and eventually climbs through thick aspen groves, providing spectacular views of the jagged peaks located along the Wasatch Front, as well as the stellar scenery of the greater Park City area. After taking in views at the top, riders are treated to a high speed descent into mountain meadows. The DOG represents a true Epic Ride!

Transportation: For those who choose not to ride the Epic - shuttles will be available to take you out to the closing party, departing the Marriott at 11:30am.

Noon-3:00pm
Closing Party
The Preserve at Park City
The perfect way to celebrate the end of the summit - barbeque and beers in a spectacular setting in the midst of the Wasatch and Uinta Mountains.

Shuttles with trailers will be available to take you back to the Marriott.