“Utah locals know that as the excitement of the winter winds down, the anticipation of summer activities heats up. Wasatch Brewery ambassador Emily West knows this better than anyone. A Utah native, Emily recently started mountain biking in the summer of 2021 when the COVID-19 pandemic changed how we were able to spend time with friends. That summer Emily discovered that mountain biking gives her the same excitement and accessibility to flow state that she got with snowboarding, and most importantly, the same social connection over a post-ride beer that she has experienced with the après scene at Utah’s legendary ski resorts.

Emily reminisced on one of her favorite days biking at Sundance Mountain Resort during which she had ventured off of the Novice Trail onto some of the more technical sections. She pushed the envelope of her skill level, crashed a few times, and always hopped back onto her bike for another attempt. She reports that the flow state, feeling bike-body separation, and cornering were incredibly reminiscent of sensations she felt snowboarding. She remembers this particular day fondly. After riding she cracked open a Wasatch Brewery “Last One Down” with her friends to celebrate her accomplishments as a newer rider improving her skill set with every fall. “There is a spectrum there,” Emily shares that pushing your boundaries while biking not only leaves you feeling proud of your accomplishments but also makes the crisp lager taste notably satisfying.”

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