The Riding
Whistler is a mountain bikers MECCA!
There is clear definition between the trails and facilities available for the different disciplines of riders and hopefully this section of our web site goes someway towards helping you understand what is available to your kind of riding.
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Cross Country
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The cross country 'XC' mountain biking in Whistler Valley is simply unparalleled.250kms of World class riding over 60+ maintained trails.
There are trails for all ability, fitness and confidence levels.Whistler's XC trail network is graded and well mapped, however why not use our guiding service to ensure you get the most from your time on the bike.
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DownHill
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Since it began, Whistler's bike park has been the leading Gravity assisted riding facility in the World.55+ marked and graded trails providing over 200kms of lift serviced downhill mountain bike riding!
From easy green 'beginner' trails to silly 'pro-riders only' there is something for everyone even if you've never ridden DH before or just want to push your riding to the next level.
The bike park offers unbeatable rider progression!
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Freeride
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For a long time, Whistler has had a been pushing the boundaries of Freeride. Crankworx is a great showcase of what there is on the bike park, but we shouldn't forget the steadily growing natural freeride lines that litter the valley's trail network.
Pemberton and Squamish have incredible and accessible riding, but don't overlook what Whistler has tucked away.
Many of the XC trails contain elements that have evolved from the freeride movement.
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Heli Biking
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Heli Biking over recent years has made a big impact in the media.Magazines, whilst still drawn to the bike park for its obviuos virtues, have been looking to feature even newer and more exciting riding trips in the Whistler area - Enter Heli Biking!
An 8 minute scenic flight in an A-star speeds you to the top of an incredible 1200m descent!
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Whistlers Riding
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Behind something great, there's always something greater.
Behind Whistlers XC riding is the Whistler Off Road Cycling Association (WORCA) which brings community focus to the incredible trail network that we have throughout the Whistler Valley.Behind Whistlers DH riding is Whistler Blackcomb and their world renowned Bike Park.
Without WORCA and Whistler Blackcomb, perhaps Whistler would be 'just another town' but as it is, its the greatest single resort riding destination I've ever come across.
Couple that fact with the superb Sea-to-Sky corridoor communities both North and South of Whistler (Pemberton, Squamish and North Vancouver) and in within 100miles, there are 4 riding communities that will all blow your mind!
