I think the upper part of the park might be closed in some sections that early in the season - still lots of snow/mud up there then?- seb said:June 10th to July 1st!
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: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
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: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:
http://ww1.whistlerblackcomb.com/bike/garbanzo/
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: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:
http://ww1.whistlerblackcomb.com/bike/garbanzo/
The mildest winter in recent history I think (at least for Alaska it was)DamienC said:Last year British Columbia and Washington had very little snowfall (and a lousy ski season) from what I remember.
Acadian said: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..
I might go the first (or second) week of July this year. I also want to go back in Aug.
Same here. I'm going first week of August this year.Acadian said: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.
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: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..
I might go the first (or second) week of July this year. I also want to go back in Aug.
Acadian said: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..
I might go the first (or second) week of July this year. I also want to go back in Aug.
for sure...you BETTER come and say hi this time!!! And better yet...do a run with me/us.ThePriceSeliger said: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.
sampo said:Im coming over from the UK and staying from the 1st July to 2nd September with Ticket2rideBC , cannot wait! End of gap year thing. Hoping to try as much as possible out there, will be based in Whistler but obviously want to ride the shore etc.
Roll on summer...
- seb said:Yip, just booked my flights - 3 weeks from June 10th to July 1st! Can't freaking wait!!!!
only 130-odd days to go :'(
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: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.
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:Get a fullface and wear it more when you ride and you will get use to it. You can get almost a whole summer of vertical in a week to 10 days at Whistler. Lots can happen.
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: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
untitledsince89 said: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