Whistler! Best thing since anodized bar-ends! OK, it appears the shuttle ride is here to stay. And if you're looking for the easy way to get your 40+ lbs of mountain bike repeatedly up a mountain, then the Whistler Bike Park is a great way to go! More and more downhill resorts in B.C. are opening up their slopes in the summer for free-riding.
Whistler Village is like Disney Land for outdoor enthusiasts - a perfectly designed, outdoor environment that manages to blend nicely with the rugged surroundings. The village feels like it has been plucked from some Swiss mountain valley (well, OK, it's not 800 years old, but the closest Canada might come to a Swiss Mountain Village). And when they build a ski hill, they build one of the world's best. Voted #1 in North America consistently. And they apply that same commitment to the skateboard park, the BMX stunt park, and to the downhill terrain park.
Terrain park creator Dave Kelly has crafted a fantastic blend of speed, air and technical sections, spread over 4800 ft of vertical descent. All skill levels are accommodated too, and beginners can start with B-Line, or Fanatic, while more advanced riders can push themselves as hard as they want on the A-Line, or test their technical riding skills on the "Shore-like" Joyride.
We spent nearly all of our time on A-line. The type of riding offered on this run just can't be found anywhere on the local North Shore trails, so we couldn't resist riding this one over and over and over.
A-line starts with a fast descent, a flowing berm, then a beautiful tabletop. Then it continues like this for the whole run, sometimes offering 5 or 6 six jumps in a row. This is the place to practice jumping. You can approach all of these jumps at your own speed, and as you get comfortable, start letting go of the brakes. By the end of my first day I was getting 3 feet of air.
At different elevations along the runs, you will find skills development areas, that are much fun. Something for everyone!
ByPosted By: Carrot-Top
- Sat Aug 22 23:27:45 EDT 2009
UpsideEverything
DownsideNot hardtail friendly
CommentIf you don't have a full suspension bike, rent one, it will be worth the money
ByPosted By: TheRob
- Wed Mar 07 12:16:55 EST 2007
Not Rated
UpsideFun fun fun.
DownsideZero
CommentWho's the idiot who crashed on the Crank It Up box?????
ByPosted By: DownHill
- Mon May 02 23:33:01 EDT 2005
UpsideFun breaking legs...
Downside"Weeeeee" *flys down A-Line on hardtail* Ahhhhh *Falls Hits tree..* "ow my leg" *Gets broken leg...* =p NEVR RIDE A LINE ON HARDTAIL!!! @#$%
Comment*Pokes broken legs..* "ow.."
It was GREAT!
ByPosted By: kona_freerider8
- Mon Nov 08 21:40:16 EST 2004
UpsideEverything. Especially Crack addict and A-Line. Garbanzo expansion is great
DownsideCrack addict on a hardtail
CommentSweet best thing ever nothing is better than this
ByPosted By: mitch
- Sat Feb 14 12:20:14 EST 2004
UpsideEverything and more they are supposed to be opening the top half of the mountain for everyone this summer!!!!!!!! this means short lift lines and more ride time :)!!!!!!!!!!!
whistler kiks ass. i reccoment Schleyer, Joy Ride, A-line and Dirt Merchant.
Downsidenone
Commentthis bike park is probably the home of the worlds best mtn biking. next to north vancouver (where im from) this is probably the most fun i have ever had. if you have a bike that is made for Dh then this is the place to be. go there and check it out and GO HUCK YOUSELF
ByPosted By: Nathan
- Fri Aug 22 19:05:17 EDT 2003
UpsideAwesome ride, nothing went wrong, dope jumps, ladder etc... you don't know what Mountain Biking is until you've been to Whistler!
DownsideNothing really
CommentCome see for urself!
ByPosted By: Matthew
- Sun Nov 24 18:57:27 EST 2002
Upsidethere's no downside best trails i have ever ridden i could ride these forever
ByPosted By: Ben Heaps
- Thu Jul 25 15:40:13 EDT 2002
Not Rated
Upsidecrack addict and whistler downhill were awesome trails, similar to shore typre riding
Commentits great taking a break from riding up the hill, make sure you have an extra tube or repair kit, or else it takes a long time to get down, and can ruin your day up there
ByPosted By: AmyDoll
- Fri Jul 05 12:08:38 EDT 2002
UpsideIt's ALL upside! Whistler is awesome, A-line is SO sweet, I found the best ride A-line, Rippen' Rudebega, A-line (or Hornet) Sweet trails, the fun never ends, even as you spill into the parking lot at the end of your day, lots of bikers hanging out, swapping stories and sharing a beer. If you want to get the hang of dirt jumping THIS is the place to go
Posted By: Carrot-Top
Posted By: TheRob
