Whistler Whistler Whistler *dancing in circles*

[DesuL]

So friday night I will be jumping in my buddys land rover and sleeping while he drives us up to to whistler (ahh yah im spoiled i know). Its my friends Bday and he decided what better way to spend it then riding bikes in canadia. I am a Whistler virgin and this week is going to be HELL...

Kinda like the week leading up to your Bday when your dad tells you he got you a stripper cause your turning 16. :rofl: :rofl:

So I have seen a few videos or Aline and other trails, But really im going up there blind. I have people to show me around who will be there. And I know im going to come back a changed rider. I am sooo excited. Went to Seatac today to make sure I still knew how to catch some air (i do).

Is anyone going to be up there this coming weekend besides Ash (netguy)??

[3D.]

Is Whistler fully melted-out yet? We're still boarding at Squaw with like a 10' base in spots.

[BuddhaRoadkill]

His B-Day and he's driving? Your an asshole. ;)

If your up there for a week, hit Squamish as well. Short trip down the road, local shop for map, scare yourself silly. Hmmm, it's shuttle though. Might have to make friends while your at whistler to grab another rider.

[GmotoT]

I may be heading up this weekend as well for a friends bday.. wierd. Wont ride though.. since I tore part of my rotator cuff at Whistler last weekend (my first time there). :mumble:

[ffonsok]

im def up there this weekend... riding for a couple hours late saturday, then all day sunday and monday
i'll be on a silver iron horse dh pro, no graphics on it
boxxer race on the front- red helmet+ prob will have a helmet cam

we should ride

[ffonsok]

wait and 18 is usually the stripper bday.... i dunno what fam you grew up in but i didnt get something that good when i turned 16 ;)

[vibiker]

Is Whistler fully melted-out yet?
The trail crew has been clearing it (most) all away. There are a few piles of the white stuff as well as some patches here and there. But, aside from some mud, the trails are in great shape.:love:

[cordlikesbikes]

yeah it was prime up there over the weekend. unfortunately its supposed to rain all week so bring all your armor and a change of panties:love: ill be there friday morning untill sunday night with a friend of mine for his birthday (same guy Moto is talking about) we'll both be on demo 8's, one black with a 66rc and the other silver with a black travis and white wheels. see you there!

[360]

i'll be there (because i live there:) ) hopefully i'll have recovered by then and my finger hopefully isn't broken. If so, big guy on a DHR with a 40, say hello!

[HenryTheHammer]

Got the long weekend hooked up too! Silver Demo9/888/Gold swing arm. Probably be flying solo so I'd love to hook up with some peeps. Think I'll be staying at the CG...or in the parking lot.

[fuzzycatnuts]

Gtmoto how did you hurt your sholder? That sucks, few years ago I rebroke my colar bone 1st day, we were going to be there for the whole week to :(.

[vibiker]

.... black travis and white wheels.
So does that mean that you didn't kill your rim?

[bikerpunk98199]

So friday night I will be jumping in my buddys land rover and sleeping while he drives us up to to whistler (ahh yah im spoiled i know). Its my friends Bday and he decided what better way to spend it then riding bikes in canadia. I am a Whistler virgin and this week is going to be HELL...

Kinda like the week leading up to your Bday when your dad tells you he got you a stripper cause your turning 16. :rofl: :rofl:

So I have seen a few videos or Aline and other trails, But really im going up there blind. I have people to show me around who will be there. And I know im going to come back a changed rider. I am sooo excited. Went to Seatac today to make sure I still knew how to catch some air (i do).

Is anyone going to be up there this coming weekend besides Ash (netguy)??

ill be there ill be leaving friday morning. if you wana ride just let me know ill be up for it.

[Netguy]

So far, the rain is holding off. Some showers last night, and then a couple of small sprinkles today. I rode the park yesterday. Aline and DM are still muddy in places, however trails like LowerJoyride, Clownshoes and Detroit RC are mint right now.

[scbiker06]

ill be there memorial day weekend.. if that what ur talking about

[bikingisbetter]

im trying to decide if i shld go memorial weekend, its my friends birthday and she wants me home....
plus its sopposed to be all wet and crap there, the 5 hr drive from seattle may not be worth it...
on the other hand, its whistler

[HenryTheHammer]

Anyday at whistler > All

[downhillracer]

wait and 18 is usually the stripper bday.... i dunno what fam you grew up in but i didnt get something that good when i turned 16 ;)

hahaha yeah for real
anyways..........
i'll be up there this weekend too!!!
can't wait, first time of the season!!!:) :) :)

[ryan/kona29]

it gona be weeeeeettt!

[downhillracer]

you going for sure ryan?

[ryan/kona29]

50/50%

[GmotoT]

Gtmoto how did you hurt your sholder? That sucks, few years ago I rebroke my colar bone 1st day, we were going to be there for the whole week to :(.

Lets just say, I didnt brake check before the rock drop on A-line.. flat landed.. got bucked off... etc, etc...

It's feeling alot better... if I dont got to whistler this weekend, I may head to SST and do some "physical therapy" :)

[scbiker06]

i'm going for sure... so many people are goin... it's gonna be soaked... so i dont know if i'll ride. i have a pass and a sprained foot. so yea. but i'll look for people.

[fuzzycatnuts]

Gtmoto you still able to ride then? My buddy did that and he was in serios pain and out for awhile. might see you out at sst!

[richcreek]

i'll be there (because i live there:) ) hopefully i'll have recovered by then and my finger hopefully isn't broken. If so, big guy on a DHR with a 40, say hello!

you lucky bastard! :redhot: :redhot: :redhot:

[GrapeApe79]

Just got back. Its really a great time to be up there. Even though its kinda rainy, its keeping dust off the trails and the cool temps are nice when you've got the full-faced. The snow is pretty much melted on the lower mountain (at least they've done a great job clearing the trails), but the upper mountain probably won't be open for quite a while. Have fun!! I'll be up again in 2 weeks!!

[GmotoT]

Gtmoto you still able to ride then? My buddy did that and he was in serios pain and out for awhile. might see you out at sst!

havent ridden since.. and ya.. its painful. I'll take my bike with me to SST if I go this weekend and see how it feels. If I can lift my bike to put it on top of my car, i'll ride.. :rolleyes: I'll probably pass on Whistler this weeked, i'd be tempted to ride. Maybe i'll come out and take pics at SST.

Josh

[bikerpunk98199]

50/50%

are you going this weekend ryan?

[DesuL]

wait and 18 is usually the stripper bday.... i dunno what fam you grew up in but i didnt get something that good when i turned 16 ;)

Well i got nothing good from the parents on either... But my point is... if your getting one at 16 then your gunna be ****ing STOKED!!!

Ill be on a black Giant STP hardtail with Junior t fork and Gold answer bars. Black fullface and so far blue goggles. Will be with someone with a Bullet and yadda yadda...

I dunno if sprint will let me use my phone too much up there withough bending me over, but I could/can try to send people IM's or maybe we could meet up somewhere during the day to catch some runs?

[elRey]

Someone better post pics. Soon.

[Secret Squirrel]

I'm headed up Friday afternoon!!! Be there riding Sat. & Sun.!!! w00t!! Look for the guy with a Brand Spankin' NEW Orange Rotec with an Avy and trip 8. :love: :love: Oh....and I'm big. Wife's comin' along too...I'll see if I can persuade her to participate in her inaugural lift serviced bike ride....:rolleyes: We'll see how that goes...she might be the one firmly planted in the medical building just waiting for me to be carted in...:dead:

Oh yeah...this will be my first time up there...so if anyone sees me looking lost...or ass-over-tea kettle somewhere, just smack the back of the helmet. I'll know...:help:

L8r,
Squirrel

[ryan/kona29]

well i just got the word today, i can't go.:mumble: . my rims/new wheel build will be here friday(the day i would leave) and i can pretty much tell ya that the bike shops won't have a full on tune up and new shifter instalation done by that night(friday). so sorry guys(cord) i can't show:redhot: . but.........as soon as school gets out(2-3weeks?) i will be up there that next weekend for sho!!!!!!

P.S. happy trails!

[bent^biker]

ya...we'll be up there around the same time...word to school being over

[jimbo_the_biker]

I'm planning on making a few trips as well. I've got two weeks off in the middle of july, I'll probably make two 3-or-4 day trips with a break in between, as well as a few 2-3 day trips from now until seasons end... hopefully!

-james.

[ryan/kona29]

better stick to b-line jimbo! na just kiding, hope to see ya up there some time!!!

[cordlikesbikes]

bummer ryan! we'll see you up there soon though for sure.

[ryan/kona29]

man this is the best day of my life!!! i came home from school today only to be greated by a huge box on my front porch........my new rim set is here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! doubletracks with blue hadley hubs front/rear and blue nipples:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: ! so i'm not sure but i might be there???

[HTnickS]

there is a possibility I might be up there sunday day tripin. We will see though...

[TtotheJ]

I'm definitely going to be up there on Monday. I can't wait, its so bad the past couple of nights I've had dreams about it.
I'll be riding a silver Demo8 w/ Fox40 and complete Sram X.0 components.

[Big B]

Netguy,
Can you give another trail report?

I'm going to be up there Saturday and Sunday. It's supposed to rain a little, which is a bummer cause I've been looking forward to riding the trails with ladders. Seems like they're always closed or super sketchy when I go up there. I guess the rain follows me...

[Netguy]

It rained fairly hard on Wednesday, a couple of sprinkles on Thursday and it looks like the same for today also. Right now it looks like it wants to rain, so at most there will be couple of showers.

I rode the park yesterday and there are still puddles here and there, however besides that, everything is tacky. I rode both LowerJoyride and Clownshoes yesterday afternoon, and the ladders, were a tad damp, however not to greasy, so it was ok. Even if there is a little rain here and there, I think they will be in good shape for the weekend. Aline and DM are still muddy in places, however besides that, super sticky. Forcast calls for more sun than rain, so I think you will be in good shape.

If it starts bucketing down rain today, I will post.

[Roasted]

Wednesday was awesome. great riding in the rain. Today is on and off...heading out for a bit now. I am almost hoping it does rain again haha

[360]

The wall has gone!

they ripped it out today and jammed the C-wall in its place, im gonna miss that thing.

fair bit of rain this afternoon, lots of slippy roots.

oh, lower angry pirate opened today, arrrh!

[DesuL]

HOLY SH_TCOW wow.... what a blast...

Rode A line a fewtimes today and had a blast even with sketchy landings. (rider error) Went off the GLH drop and had a ton of speed, hit a rock and pinch flatted and ended up running into the aluminum barrier because brakes were not so functional:rofl:

Took a while fixing my flat since some rad ass female who lives up here was sitting on the logs. Just got back from drinks with her and her partner and lemme tell you. Canadian girls that ride downhill, kick ass and take names are good friends to have around.

Plus MoeJoes had a Wet Tshirt contest lastnight... I think the girls were confused because they didnt have shirts on :) :) I love this place.. Well time to go crash my ass out. Its been a long day and damn was it fun....

[GrapeApe79]

Sounds like you are having the time of your life DesuL! I know--Whistler is my favorite place in the world. Sorry about your crash, but sounds like you are medicating it well with the beverages!

[wildcard]

Whistler's a blast. It's not all that scary. I think the bears 20ft off the trails scared me the most. My bro looked back at me while I was riding past a momma bear and her 2 cubs, he said I was bug eyed and white as a ghost!! LOL. I was pedaling my ass off for sure!

Have fun!

[bikegrrl]

Whistler's a blast. It's not all that scary. I think the bears 20ft off the trails scared me the most. My bro looked back at me while I was riding past a momma bear and her 2 cubs, he said I was bug eyed and white as a ghost!! LOL. I was pedaling my ass off for sure!

Have fun!

Fortunately some people have the sense to know why Whistler rocks - check out this thread (especially the first post) on the DH forum!

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=184229

[DBR X6 RIDER]

Old threads don't die, they just wish they could die - yet they don't. They just get resurrected. I don't know where I'm going with this and I'm not flaming on anybody. Just thought I'd share some random thought of mine with the rest of you.

Carry on.:D

[jumping_jesus]

Old threads don't die, they just wish they could die - yet they don't. They just get resurrected. I don't know where I'm going with this and I'm not flaming on anybody. Just thought I'd share some random thought of mine with the rest of you.

Carry on.:D

FLAMER :monkeydance: You safe yet????:busted: :busted: :busted:

[DBR X6 RIDER]

FLAMER :monkeydance: You safe yet????:busted: :busted: :busted:


Am I?!? Damn well bet I am!!! But that's not the point...it's complex.

BTW - does anybody know which cave Dave (the thread starter) crawled into?

[muddy beast]

...I was riding past a momma bear and her 2 cubs...

A friend told me about an experience just like this couple weeks ago.

[tadrscin]

Apparently they have more bears than normal this year. I think we saw at least 8 different bears this past weekend. 2 or 3 were spotted walking across Devil's Club and we saw 2 on Crack Addict. Unfortunately I couldn't get my camera out in time for them. We saw one rider walking his bike past 2 bears at the bottom of Schleyer.

This is from the building at the middle of B-line and Schleyer.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q63/tadrscin/Whistler/bears.jpg

This is from just above where you catch Garbonzo.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q63/tadrscin/Whistler/bears2.jpg

[seand]

I was talking with one of the people who watch over and care for the bears and they were silly excited about how many bears they had this year; more than any other year if they all (or most) live!