SAVE THE DATE ~ May 17-19, 2013 SUMMIT OVERVIEWJoin your mountain biking friends and fellow riders at the IMBA Great Lakes Mountain Bike Summit May 17th through the 19th in Nashville, Indiana. This year’s event will provide opportunities for advocates from across the region to witness valuable presentations, network with other groups, have fun, and of course, enjoy the quality riding at the IMBA-Epic Brown County State Park!
The main event will be held at the Seasons Lodge near the heart of Nashville. Friday will be focused on a land manager seminar followed by evening festivities including a chance to visit the Taste of Brown County, providing fun and entertainment for the entire family. Saturday will be chock full of educational presentations, strategic planning sessions, the “Schooner Shakedown” brought to you by Sub-9 Productions, the Summit Co-host, and a fun night full of entertainment and socializing. Following a full day of fun attendees will have the option to attend some hands on advanced trail building workshops, mtb skills clinics or just ride on Sunday.
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https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesmtbsummit#!/events/241443035983428/ SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
FRIDAY MAY 17TH –
Land Manager Symposium and Summit Kick Off
Throughout the day land managers and staff will be able to participate in a trail building seminar. Be sure to invite your local partners! ~ 6:00 p.m. - General Registration check-in begins at Seasons Lodge in Nashville ~ 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Welcome Remarks and Summit Kickoff ~ 8:30 p.m. - Experience the Taste of Brown County SATURDAY MAY 18TH -
MAIN EVENT & SCHOONER SHAKEDOWN
Registration opens again at 7:30 a.m. with the days festivities beginning at 8:30 a.m. Numerous sessions will take place throughout the day ending with the Sub-9 Schooner Shakedown and open ride time at the IMBA-Epic Brown County State Park. Join us for the Shakedown after party kicking off at 7 pm. at the Brown County State Park Rally Campground with food, beer, live music and other exciting events. Paid attendees of the summit get a free Schooner Shakedown registration! SUNDAY MAY 19TH -
FIELD SESSIONS
We are working hard to finalize the schedule for Sunday. Focus will be on advanced trail building techniques and skills clinics. Chapter leaders will be invited to attend the Great Lakes Leadership Meeting. SUMMIT LOCATION
Seasons lodge – Main Event and Presentations
560 St. Rd. 46 E
Nashville, In
Brown County State Park – Field Sessions, Schooner Shakedown
1801 St. Rd. 46 E
Nashville, In
LODGING
Seasons Lodge
-Room Rates $99 for any occupancy, plus tax (mentioned GL MTB Summit for the rate)
-call toll free 1-800-365-7327
-visit
www.seasonslodge.com for more info on the rooms
-overflow rooms available at
www.browncountyinn.com Camping at Brown County State Park
-We have reserved the Rally Camp. The Cost is $10 per night per person.
- Campsite Map-
http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/files/brownco_buffalo_ridge.pdf Other lodging options can be found here
AREA ATTRACTIONS
• Visit
http://www.browncounty.com/things-to-do for more info on the other great things to do in the area
• Check out the trails
http://www.browncountymountainbiking.com/ • Taste of Brown County Friday and Saturday
http://www.browncounty.com/taste REGISTRATION INFO COMING SOON!
