...and why is it the bears at Whistler always look so haggard? They look like they just got off a Meth binge or something...
Because they are eating human food.Congrats man!
...damn - I need to start figuring out my travel budget...
...and why is it the bears at Whistler always look so haggard? They look like they just got off a Meth binge or something...
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...and why is it the bears at Whistler always look so haggard? They look like they just got off a Meth binge or something...
...and why is it the bears at Whistler always look so haggard? They look like they just got off a Meth binge or something...
best bet is to fly into Vancouver and take a bus up, there's a number of routes each day. Otherwise you could fly into Seattle and rent a car, but chances are the money you save on your flight you'll spend on the rental car. You don't need a car in Whistler, so I'd bag that option. Also, check out vrbo.com for lodging, there's usually good stuff there.Damn good head start. You mentioned customs.....I've never crossed into Canada eh. And we're coming from NC. Fly to somewhere, and drive? Danks mang.
You probably should know that Perimeter which was the bus service direct to whistler from the airport went tits up recently so you may not be able to go direct in a bus from the airport.best bet is to fly into Vancouver and take a bus up, there's a number of routes each day. Otherwise you could fly into Seattle and rent a car, but chances are the money you save on your flight you'll spend on the rental car. You don't need a car in Whistler, so I'd bag that option. Also, check out vrbo.com for lodging, there's usually good stuff there.
Usually the Fitz fires up the third or fourth week of May. Garbanzo won't open up till July (depending on snow pack... maybe a little later)When do the lifts open this year? We're looking into booking our flights at the moment.
could be a lot sooner this year with the low snowpack we've gotten this winter. There's a good thread on NSMB about the snow depth in the Garbo zone, someone said you can see some dirt in the trees. I would guess garbo will be open in June this year, but I wouldn't base booking flights/hotels on it.Usually the Fitz fires up the third or fourth week of May. Garbanzo won't open up till July (depending on snow pack... maybe a little later)
you back this year duder?!I lived and worked their last summer. it was the best summer of my life! You'll have tons of fun, whistler is great!
Kyle,
I'm holding out hope for a huge stormy, snowy march, it's been balls so far, f'in Ullr......but yeah, it's thin....years like this tend to get super snowy in march/april though, so who knows what might happen, apparently some systems rolling in on monday, here's hoping, we've had like 40cm of snow since beginning of january, weak.....Usually the Fitz fires up the third or fourth week of May. Garbanzo won't open up till July (depending on snow pack... maybe a little later)
Molson XXX will make Dtufino drunkBring 12 beers per person. No more, as the border isn't cool with that, no less, as your wallet won't be cool with that. Canadian beer isn't cheap, doesn't pack the slam that a Dog Fish Head 120 will after a day riding.
bears are a fact of life in this town, but they're just black bears and pretty used to people....I wouldn't stress to much....if you're gonna be doing some of the bigger xc rides outside of whistler up past pemby, there are definitely Griz around and spray/bangers wouldn't be a bad call....i keep hearing these stories of bears being all over like crazy, running into them on the trails and suprising them and what not, seeing multiple bears everyday.... is it that much of a problem? would it be wise to carry some bear mace in the pack or do they usually just get spooked and run away... basically whats the deal with them.... i dont want to be living there and then get mauled by some asshole grizzly my first week there
could be a lot sooner this year with the low snowpack we've gotten this winter. There's a good thread on NSMB about the snow depth in the Garbo zone, someone said you can see some dirt in the trees. I would guess garbo will be open in June this year, but I wouldn't base booking flights/hotels on it.
Mmmmmm....good thing I'm only 4 hours away by car...Check Friday night, bail Saturday morning, ride 2 days, return to work completely spent. Learn it, live it, love it.I'm holding out hope for a huge stormy, snowy march, it's been balls so far, f'in Ullr......but yeah, it's thin....years like this tend to get super snowy in march/april though, so who knows what might happen, apparently some systems rolling in on monday, here's hoping, we've had like 40cm of snow since beginning of january, weak.....
Past few years, trail condition-wise the 2 weeks leading up to crankworx were pretty prime. (I didn't make it last year...)Planning a trip to Whisler this year too.
What is the best time to go. Ie condition of trials and amount of riders?