Ride Report DB's Canadian Adventure...
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surlygal
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J_Sims
tattooed scumbag !!!
Fired Yo Momma
Kenny Powers!!!
Dino did you meet any lady boys out in BC? Looks like fun dood
brendagilbert
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Hooray 4 Dino
I'm so glad your'e out and having fun! And your'e right, there is nothing like Vancouver- cant wait to go back really soon, maybe forever!
Now, wheres the " I love Dino button?" when I need it!!!
YOU ROCK!
I'm so glad your'e out and having fun! And your'e right, there is nothing like Vancouver- cant wait to go back really soon, maybe forever!
Now, wheres the " I love Dino button?" when I need it!!!
YOU ROCK!
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More from Whistler...
For those who have never been to Whistler, pictures simply do not do this mountain any justice. [-X
The trails of Whistler are longer... the ladders and jumps are taller, berms are better, rocks are bigger, risks are higher... One minute you are riding down the smoothest trail you have ever ridden- Next minute you are riding down the chunkiest trail you have ever ridden. It's ridiculous. Bottom-line, pictures do lie! They flatten images. They make things appear smaller than they really are.
Day 2: I was riding the chair-lift with a member of the Whistler Bike Patrol...
Let's just say he gave me a bit of trail advice: "...if you ride the top of the mountain (ADD) one level of difficulty to any trail you see. The trails are steeper and the terrain is gnarrrlier.":-k
I spent a full day riding black and double black diamond trails- How bad could it be??? :?:
I must have asked 20 locals how the trails were at the top. Their responses were all over the place: "I don't know... The trails are drying out... I might ride up there tomorrow or Friday... Should be good tomorrow...
Sweet! I would have the trails all to myself. I decided it was time.
Five minutes on the Garbanzo Express and I was at the top. Started on Freight Train (black diamond). All was well. Not sure what came next- That went well. Back-tracked a bit to "link-up" with Blue Velvet- That went well for the short time I rode it. AND THEN ALL HELL BROKE LOOSE! #-o
The next 20 minutes were quite possibly the most "F#%^#* UP" 20 minutes I have ever experienced on a mountain bike. As soon as I set eyes on a sign that read "IN DEEP", I knew I was "IN DEEP." My world went from sunny skies to shade. From warm to cold. From dry to not so dry. From perfectly clean to perfectly muddy! From perfectly happy to perfectly lost.
Under ideal conditions, "In Deep" would be a lot of fun. Trying to descend rocks and roots on super-slippery mud was just plain stupid. To make matters worse, I may have "accidentally" made my way onto Captain Safety (double black... slippery rock slabs... root filled single-track). Holy $hit! That mud was slippery. The mud and root-filled step-downs were quite challenging. On two occasions, I had no choice but to push my bike down the hill (rock) and slide down the rest of the way. As miserable as it was (at the time), I am grateful that I am now able to replay this memory- whenever I want.
Freight Train "Step-Up"
Trust me... It looks a lot bigger in person
You start at the top of a hill.... Fly down the hill (no brakes).... Cross a fire road..... Try your hardest to reach the top
In Deep
Looks like there are (2) ways to ride this section
I didn't take many pics on this trail
You have no idea how slippery it was
Riding a smooth (and dry) ladder is one thing
Riding a bumpy (and wet) ladder is entirely different
Forgot the name of this trail
DB- Just riding along...
Final thoughts... NEXT!
For those who have never been to Whistler, pictures simply do not do this mountain any justice. [-X
The trails of Whistler are longer... the ladders and jumps are taller, berms are better, rocks are bigger, risks are higher... One minute you are riding down the smoothest trail you have ever ridden- Next minute you are riding down the chunkiest trail you have ever ridden. It's ridiculous. Bottom-line, pictures do lie! They flatten images. They make things appear smaller than they really are.
Day 2: I was riding the chair-lift with a member of the Whistler Bike Patrol...
Let's just say he gave me a bit of trail advice: "...if you ride the top of the mountain (ADD) one level of difficulty to any trail you see. The trails are steeper and the terrain is gnarrrlier.":-k
I spent a full day riding black and double black diamond trails- How bad could it be??? :?:
I must have asked 20 locals how the trails were at the top. Their responses were all over the place: "I don't know... The trails are drying out... I might ride up there tomorrow or Friday... Should be good tomorrow...
Sweet! I would have the trails all to myself. I decided it was time.
Five minutes on the Garbanzo Express and I was at the top. Started on Freight Train (black diamond). All was well. Not sure what came next- That went well. Back-tracked a bit to "link-up" with Blue Velvet- That went well for the short time I rode it. AND THEN ALL HELL BROKE LOOSE! #-o
The next 20 minutes were quite possibly the most "F#%^#* UP" 20 minutes I have ever experienced on a mountain bike. As soon as I set eyes on a sign that read "IN DEEP", I knew I was "IN DEEP." My world went from sunny skies to shade. From warm to cold. From dry to not so dry. From perfectly clean to perfectly muddy! From perfectly happy to perfectly lost.
Under ideal conditions, "In Deep" would be a lot of fun. Trying to descend rocks and roots on super-slippery mud was just plain stupid. To make matters worse, I may have "accidentally" made my way onto Captain Safety (double black... slippery rock slabs... root filled single-track). Holy $hit! That mud was slippery. The mud and root-filled step-downs were quite challenging. On two occasions, I had no choice but to push my bike down the hill (rock) and slide down the rest of the way. As miserable as it was (at the time), I am grateful that I am now able to replay this memory- whenever I want.
Freight Train "Step-Up"
Trust me... It looks a lot bigger in person
You start at the top of a hill.... Fly down the hill (no brakes).... Cross a fire road..... Try your hardest to reach the top
In Deep
Looks like there are (2) ways to ride this section
I didn't take many pics on this trail
You have no idea how slippery it was
Riding a smooth (and dry) ladder is one thing
Riding a bumpy (and wet) ladder is entirely different
Forgot the name of this trail
DB- Just riding along...
Final thoughts... NEXT!
mfoga
Intense Whore
Was the ladder in the bottom half or top half. It kinda looks like Devils Club (It was right by the entry to lower part of A-Line.) Yeah i ended up on that trail by accident. #-o
I guess thats one way to get over that fear.
I have to say props for hitting the top half, but now I have all these new trails to look forward to NEXT YEAR.
PS Between the constant emails I get from Whistler now and the pics makes me want to go back NOW
I guess thats one way to get over that fear.
I have to say props for hitting the top half, but now I have all these new trails to look forward to NEXT YEAR.
PS Between the constant emails I get from Whistler now and the pics makes me want to go back NOW
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The ladder trail may indeed be Devil's Club.:-k I am sure someone will chime-in...
It was towards the bottom. Lots of fun. Tricky in sections (i.e. drops followed by quick turns).
mfoga
Intense Whore
If its had some drops into rooted sections with turns and was near the bottom it really sounds like Devils Club. I know it was a low to the ground ladder run.
I just watched a video and yeah thats got to be Devils Club. I remember that trail as that was part of my last run. I was thinking the whole time why did I turn down here. My legs were dead tired and I was not feeling comfortable at all on the ladders in the beginning.
Not my video Devils Club starts just overa minute in.
[youtube]4_-XkyJWfTc[/youtube]
I just watched a video and yeah thats got to be Devils Club. I remember that trail as that was part of my last run. I was thinking the whole time why did I turn down here. My legs were dead tired and I was not feeling comfortable at all on the ladders in the beginning.
Not my video Devils Club starts just overa minute in.
[youtube]4_-XkyJWfTc[/youtube]
Dan, Joe Simpson, and Curtis all rode down the rock that the dude on the right is standing on. Made me pretty nervous to watch but they hit it smoothly. I took the other line. Had to stop at the top of it, put my foot on my pedal and go. I was soooo scared! It was smooth, though, but I thought, "if I crash here I'm done".
In Deep was definitely one the hardest trails I tried on the upper mountain (though I heard Capt. Safety was gnarly as hell!!)
In Deep was definitely one the hardest trails I tried on the upper mountain (though I heard Capt. Safety was gnarly as hell!!)
Looks like there are (2) ways to ride this section
DownHillPhil
Team Rider
That looks like a good 6-7' step up... nice!!
BFloFoxRider.
Active Member
You Suck Dino. thanks for the invite. 
Next year i wanna go to whistler, so we can go together hopefully
Next year i wanna go to whistler, so we can go together hopefully
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With regard to pictures: I have been kicking myself for the amazing pictures I did *NOT* take. I rode most of the "Double Black" trails by myself. With regard to the times I was fortunate enough to tag-along with someone: I was too embarrassed to ask riders (that looked pro) to stop and take pics of me?
I also thought to myself, "if this dude takes off with my camera, there is NO WAY I am going to catch him." #-o :lol:
mfoga
Intense Whore
Dino is so talented that he took his own pictures riding:?::lol::lol:
[-X Do not mess with the Denmo!!!!!
Bryguy17
A little Shaggy
I can never get too many whistler trail shots. In Deep looks fun as hell :bang: In that pic with 2 lines, the higher line actually looks better. that fall line is steep, and looks slick. if you take the lower line, you've got a turn mid-chute. the other one, while taller, is a straight shot = faster AND safer.
I think, and this should be seriously considered, that STR should just go invade the mountain sometime. Mammoth style, just have like 50 of us descend upon whistler and tear it all up for a week. That would be SOOOO MAD MAX! plus, we'd have trusted photogs to document the shenanigans :drunk: (I might still ride off with your camera though dino, just to see how fast I can get you moving to get it back)
I think, and this should be seriously considered, that STR should just go invade the mountain sometime. Mammoth style, just have like 50 of us descend upon whistler and tear it all up for a week. That would be SOOOO MAD MAX! plus, we'd have trusted photogs to document the shenanigans :drunk: (I might still ride off with your camera though dino, just to see how fast I can get you moving to get it back
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Really good stuff Dino, That rock drop looked like it could inflict some serious pain.
Whistler is on the schedule for next Summer :bang:
Whistler is on the schedule for next Summer :bang:
Tmac
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Looks like a great time, makes me want to plan a road trip.
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Final Thoughts...
I have been most fortunate to have done my fair share of traveling.
I can honestly say, my Canadian Adventure ranks in the top 5 trips I have taken in my entire life.:clap:
Why? 1) Vancouver has been the "ONE" city I have most wanted to visit 2) I love Canadian's 3) Clean water, fresh air, trees, mountains, nice people, cool weather 4) The unexpected pleasures (and sights) along the way 5) Whistler 6) I learned a lot (about a lot of things). I'd better stop or this list will reach 100! #-o
My thoughts and opinions:
1) Whistler is.... Pretty amazing!
2) Pictures do lie! Pictures do flatten images. Pictures do make things look smaller.
3) If you make the trip with 4 or 5 buddies, Whistler (while not cheap) is definitely not expensive. Being nickled and dimed by various taxes and overpriced meals-that gets expensive.
4) I won't go as far as saying that my time in Whistler "made me a better rider." What I will say is: The trails of Whistler gave me the "opportunity" to experiment (with my technique). They gave me the "opportunity" to push beyond my comfort zone. They gave me the "opportunity" to expand my horizons. They taught me to focus. They taught me to trust. The trails taught me to adjust. In the end, the mountain taught me plenty.
5) Vancouver/Squamish/Whistler (or anywhere in Canada for that matter) would make an ideal setting for a fun (and activity) filled "family vacation."
6) Planning a trip next year? Research. Read-up on your destination BEFORE you visit. Start a thread seeking the guidance of those who have already made the journey. Decide on the non-biking related activities that may interest you BEFORE you arrive. Plan. Make reservations for certain activities. Make the most of your time. Don't waste time.
7) While riding the bike park-DRINK WATER! Luckily, water fountains are located at the chairlift AND mid-mountain. Trust me on this one! #-o
8) Before my visit to Whistler, I told myself I would ride 2,3,4,10 days in a row-and not get tired! Upon returning, I came to the realization: Those black diamond and double black trails can beat the hell out a person (i.e., your grip, hands, knuckles, knees, joints, neck, shoulders, back.... You name it! Throw in the inevitable crash-You are gonna' be sore! Relax... Enjoy yourself. See the sites. There are 1,000 (non-Bike Park related) things to do. Take a day off and experience a few of them. [-o-]
A few things to do....
Trapeze- Pub Crawls- Via Ferrata- Fishing- Luge- Glacier Hike- Golf- Frisbee Golf- Wilderness Tours- Kayaking- Farmer's Markets- Music Festivals- Horseback Riding- Ziplining (I did it)- Jet Boating.- Tennis- Day Spa's- Movie Theater- Skate Parks- Bear Watching.- Helicopter Tours- River Rafting...
Dirt Jump Park
Dan "The Man" at The Foam Pit
(photo by sdyeti)
Skating
Glacier-fed streams are indeed as cold as they look
Children's Adventure Area
Still not convinced?
My two favorite pics (one last time)
Until next year... :wave:
I have been most fortunate to have done my fair share of traveling.
I can honestly say, my Canadian Adventure ranks in the top 5 trips I have taken in my entire life.:clap:
Why? 1) Vancouver has been the "ONE" city I have most wanted to visit 2) I love Canadian's 3) Clean water, fresh air, trees, mountains, nice people, cool weather 4) The unexpected pleasures (and sights) along the way 5) Whistler 6) I learned a lot (about a lot of things). I'd better stop or this list will reach 100! #-o
My thoughts and opinions:
1) Whistler is.... Pretty amazing!
2) Pictures do lie! Pictures do flatten images. Pictures do make things look smaller.
3) If you make the trip with 4 or 5 buddies, Whistler (while not cheap) is definitely not expensive. Being nickled and dimed by various taxes and overpriced meals-that gets expensive.
4) I won't go as far as saying that my time in Whistler "made me a better rider." What I will say is: The trails of Whistler gave me the "opportunity" to experiment (with my technique). They gave me the "opportunity" to push beyond my comfort zone. They gave me the "opportunity" to expand my horizons. They taught me to focus. They taught me to trust. The trails taught me to adjust. In the end, the mountain taught me plenty.
5) Vancouver/Squamish/Whistler (or anywhere in Canada for that matter) would make an ideal setting for a fun (and activity) filled "family vacation."
6) Planning a trip next year? Research. Read-up on your destination BEFORE you visit. Start a thread seeking the guidance of those who have already made the journey. Decide on the non-biking related activities that may interest you BEFORE you arrive. Plan. Make reservations for certain activities. Make the most of your time. Don't waste time.
7) While riding the bike park-DRINK WATER! Luckily, water fountains are located at the chairlift AND mid-mountain. Trust me on this one! #-o
8) Before my visit to Whistler, I told myself I would ride 2,3,4,10 days in a row-and not get tired! Upon returning, I came to the realization: Those black diamond and double black trails can beat the hell out a person (i.e., your grip, hands, knuckles, knees, joints, neck, shoulders, back.... You name it! Throw in the inevitable crash-You are gonna' be sore! Relax... Enjoy yourself. See the sites. There are 1,000 (non-Bike Park related) things to do. Take a day off and experience a few of them. [-o-]
A few things to do....
Trapeze- Pub Crawls- Via Ferrata- Fishing- Luge- Glacier Hike- Golf- Frisbee Golf- Wilderness Tours- Kayaking- Farmer's Markets- Music Festivals- Horseback Riding- Ziplining (I did it)- Jet Boating.- Tennis- Day Spa's- Movie Theater- Skate Parks- Bear Watching.- Helicopter Tours- River Rafting...
Dirt Jump Park
Dan "The Man" at The Foam Pit
(photo by sdyeti)
Skating
Glacier-fed streams are indeed as cold as they look
Children's Adventure Area
Still not convinced?
My two favorite pics (one last time)
Until next year... :wave:
