I'm a goin to Whistlah!!!!
- Thread starter - seb
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should be great, i've got a couple races up there, have you ever been? it is one of the most amazing places to ride in the world. crab apple hits is the best trail
greaaaat...
Thats awesome man. Such an amazing place to ride. I felt like a much better rider after only 3 days there...
Yeah, I went for two weeks in August 2004 - loved it. Was going to return last year but had a lot else going on and it never happened. Favourite trails were Joyride, Crack Addict, A-line, Hornet and Whistler DH, IIRC... No Joke etc were good too, but they were pretty new so a bit sluggish!
What new stuff is happening for 06? I've looked at the 05 trailmap on whistlerblackcomb.com so can see lots of trails that weren't there in 04, but I bet there's going to be a whole raft of new stuff this summer?
What new stuff is happening for 06? I've looked at the 05 trailmap on whistlerblackcomb.com so can see lots of trails that weren't there in 04, but I bet there's going to be a whole raft of new stuff this summer?
I went last summer the second week of July and they had just opened Garbanzo for riding right before we got there. I think sydasti is probably right about it beiong closed
is it easy to get along with the people there?? if i go there,im going there alone .. dang ..
Actually I've just read that last year they opened Garbanzon on 11th June, two weeks ahead of schedule because of good weather, but for the weekends only:auntesther said:
http://ww1.whistlerblackcomb.com/bike/garbanzo/
Kidwoo and I were there the first week of July last year and barely got to ride Garbanzo because of all the rain. Lost of trails get closed when the weather is shaits..- seb said:
I might go the first (or second) week of July this year. I also want to go back in Aug.
Last year British Columbia and Washington had very little snowfall (and a lousy ski season) from what I remember. I think that's what allowed the bike park to open earlier in the season than usual. This year it's a different story though from what I've heard.- seb said:
my old friends el niño y la niña say this year will be dry up there in canuckistan.
Acadian said:
Yeah I have done that the last three years in a row but this year I am determined to wait a little longer, thinking more like August. Either that or go twice...there is still plenty of great riding but you can miss out on some great stuff and your bikes get even more thrashed than usual in the slop.
Same here. I'm going first week of August this year.Acadian said:
Ok, your best bet is to go towards the middle/end of July. The weather is usually much better during that time of the year. Besides, you can catch Crankworks as well which usually runs in early August. Whistler had ****load of snow in the last few weeks so if the weather pattern continues (we had about 35 days of measurable rain in the last 40 days), I kinda doubt that the snow would clear by early June (unless we have a sudden change in weather pattern).
If you chage your flight, I will be there from July 8th-16th. Garbanzo is open during July normally. It was when I was there 2 years ago. Last year, early July, was closed because of a giant amount of rain.
Luc, I remember seeing you last year during all the rain and meeting Kidwoo. I'bbe there early-middle July so maybe I'll get to meet you this time instead of just starring at your Sunday.Acadian said:
Don't forget to hit me up when you're up here this time. We do have other trails other than the bike park.
Acadian said:
for sure...you BETTER come and say hi this time!!! And better yet...do a run with me/us.ThePriceSeliger said:
I'll probably end up going the second week of July and then later in the year. I want to hit Whistler more than once this year.
Anthony: I'll contact you when I'm up there next
Wait till Garbonzo is open-IMO
Yeah, that's probably the best time to visit BC since the weather is good 90% of the time. Just hope we have a good balance of rain and sun (2 years ago trails were closed in August because of fire hazzard). Just try hit other spots other than whistler because they are different. Within 4 hours of Vancouver, you have two other bike parks that offer different riding experience (Sun Peaks & Silver Star).
sampo said:
Wow! That is still some time away, just don't do anything stupid like break a bone or get maimed 6 weeks before you leave. However, if you make it there in one piece, have a great time and know that I will be here full of envy :angry:
I really want to bring my HT and my fully to ride Whistles this summer. All those dirt jumps are a little tough to do with lots of squish.
Price - July is looking like it will happed for me. Apparently I'll need a stupid diversity credit to graduate this year with a chem degree
, which means I have to take a class over the summer. In other words: I get one more summer vacation!
Price - July is looking like it will happed for me. Apparently I'll need a stupid diversity credit to graduate this year with a chem degree
, which means I have to take a class over the summer. In other words: I get one more summer vacation!
- seb said:
lucky you....
im so jelous i was planning on heading up there this summer but i tore my acl and i wont be able to ride until like september so any riding this season is out of the question:mumble:
hope you have fun anyways
hope you have fun anyways
ok planning on heading to Whistler this summer, I abosolutely hate full face helments. I'd probably end up whereing one, but what are suggestions from those that have been up ther before. I never where my full face unless I'm doing pure DH cource stuff, Which is a big part at whistler.
definately wear a full face, its all DH you can really easily loose your concentration especially towards the end of the day when youre reallyuntitledsince89 said:
tired, you can bearly hold on to the handle bars and you can see that your making small mistakes which then lead to injuries
i saw quite a few ppl have nasty crashes even on easy obstacles last year, its definately a full face riding area
yea thats what I figured on. The only problem is that when I use my full face I can never fully concentrate on riding. Idk hopefully a new helmet will solve that
This man speaks the truth. Just get used to it. How can't you focus with it on? Whistler isn't really pure DH, but the roots and slick rock and do a number on you if you fall.Kanter said:
I like not having to concentrate or worry about smashing my teeth into my brain on all the rocks.....but hey, that's just me.......untitledsince89 said:
untitledsince89 said:
once you get used to wearing a fullface, anytime after when you wear a normal helmet you'll feel unprotected because your whole face will be exposed
trust me when you do 10000m vertical in one day you need a fullface