BIKE PARK MAP - Whistler Blackcomb
Transcript of BIKE PARK MAP - Whistler Blackcomb
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BIKE PARK ZONES
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1,019M
1,850M
2,182M
675M
OUT OF BOUNDS
TO BLACKCOMB
WHISTLERMOUNTAINPEAK
CREEKSIDE
GARBANZO
FITZSIMMONS
PEAK
CREEKSIDE GONDOLAFITZSIM
MONS EXPRESS
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PEAK CHAIR CONNECTOR
TOP OF THE WORLD
WHISTLER VILLAGE
CREEKSIDE VILLAGE
KNOW WHAT YOU’RE RIDINGIt’s important to learn to navigate the trails with confidence. Follow our recommended routes which are designed for progression. These routes start small and let you build your skills by linking together various terrain and features you’ll find around the Bike Park. Just reference the Trail Progression Chart to the left of the Fitzsimmons map. Or take a lesson from our Bike School and we show you all the best trails for your level.
ORIENTATION CENTRE
FIRST TIME AT WHISTLER BIKE PARK?
START HERE
• Designed for first time Bike Park riders.
• Free orientation sessions to learn bike handling skills and how to navigate trails.
• Smooth, gradual gradients for practicing bike positioning, braking and cornering.
THE SMART WAY TO STARTCrashes can happen anytime, especially on your first lap. Ride the trail multiple times to get familiar with the features and equipment you’re on so you can confidently push your limits without pushing your threshold. The best way to remember this is with the graphic below. A PRE, RE, and FREE-RIDE mentality should be used by riders of all ages and skill levels.
Wake up the brain and body. Inspect the trail at low speed.
Lap the trail a few times to get the flow of the features.
Start small and work your way up to faster speeds and larger features.
NEW RIDERS If you’re new to the Bike Park, all riders should take the Fitzsimmons Express chairlift and ride ‘EZ Does It’ back down to the village. Repeat until you feel 100� comfortable on your bike and with the trail.
DEL BOCCA VISTA
EXPERIENCED RIDERS It doesn’t matter your experience level, everyone needs a warm up lap on ‘EZ Does It’ and ‘B-Line’ to start their day.
EZ DOES IT
EZ DOES IT
CRABAPPLE TURNS
EZ DOES IT
B-LINE
EZ DOES IT
B-LINE
NINJA COUGAR
EZ DOES IT
WHAT’S NEXT: Now that you’re feeling confident, try this trail route at a slow speed. Move on when you feel 100� ready.
WHAT’S NEXT: Head to ‘B-Line’ for larger rollers and berms.
WHAT’S NEXT: Try linking ‘Funshine Rolly Drops’, ‘Smoke & Mirrors’, ‘Blueseum’ and ‘Wednesday Night Delight’ from ‘B-Line’. From there you can move on to ‘Crank It Up’, and re-ride it until you master all the features on that trail.
WHAT’S NEXT: After your warm up lap try the following route of Freeride and Technical trails to help you ease into your day.
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CRABAPPLE HITS
LOWER DIRT MERCHANT
DWAYNE JOHNSON
FADE TO BLACK
UPPER DIRT MERCHANT
A-LINE
SIDETRACK
FREIGHT TRAIN
RIPPIN’ RUTABAGA
BLUEBERRY BATHTUB
SOUTHPARK
BENGAL BEAR
C-MORE
LITTLE ALDER
INSOMNIA
ELIXIR
HEART OF DARKNESS
FAMILY CROSS
B-LINE
WORLD CUP SINGLE TRACK
CRABAPPLE TURNS
GOLDEN TRIANGLE
EZ DOES IT
BLUE VELVET
SHAKE AND BAKE
CRANK IT UP
PALM CORNERS
FITZSIMMONS
FITZSIMMONS
FITZSIMMONS
FITZSIMMONS
FITZSIMMONS
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FITZSIMMONS
FITZSIMMONS
FITZSIMMONS
GARBANZO
GARBANZO
CREEKSIDE
CREEKSIDE
CREEKSIDE
CREEKSIDE
CREEKSIDE
CREEKSIDE
GARBANZO
GARBANZO
GARBANZO
GARBANZO
FITZSIMMONS
UNA MOSS GARBANZO
EARTH CIRCUS
MIDGARD
CREEKSIDE
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These trails are listed in order of difficulty from green being the easiest to red being pro level.
BC’S TRAIL
LOWER RIDE DON’T SLIDE
SABERTOOTH HORSE
FATCROBAT
UPPER ANGRY PIRATE
TOO TIGHT
DUFFMAN
MISS FIRE
CAPTAIN JACK
DELAYED FUSE
ORIGINAL SIN
LINE OF CONTROL
DEVIL’S CLUB
TOP OF THE WORLD
MCKENZIE RIVER TRAIL
AFTERNOON DELIGHT
LOWER WHISTLER DH
NO DUFF
IN DEEP
CAPTAIN SAFETY
CLOWN SHOES
UPPER JOYRIDE
LOWER JOYRIDE
POLP FICTION
DETROIT ROCK CITY
GOAT’S GULLY
FRENCH CONNECTION
TECH NOIR
UPPER WHISTLER DH
SCHLEYER
MONKEY HANDS
SAMURAI PIZZA CAT
FUNSHINE ROLLY DROPS
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DELIGHT
LOWER ANGRY PIRATE
SMOKE & MIRRORS
HO CHI MIN
FANTASTIC
ROD
TODD
DEL BOCA VISTA
SHADY ACRES
CANADIAN OPEN DH
DROP IN CLINIC
CREEKSIDE
CREEKSIDE
FITZSIMMONS
FITZSIMMONS
FITZSIMMONS
FITZSIMMONS
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FITZSIMMONS
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FITZSIMMONS
FITZSIMMONS
FITZSIMMONS
PEAK
FITZSIMMONS
FITZSIMMONS
GARBANZO
GARBANZO
GARBANZO
GARBANZO
GARBANZO
CREEKSIDE
CREEKSIDE
CREEKSIDE
CREEKSIDE
GARBANZO
GARBANZO
GARBANZO
GARBANZO
CREEKSIDE
FITZSIMMONS
FITZSIMMONS
FITZSIMMONS
GARBANZO
HORNET FITZSIMMONS
BLUESEUM
KARATE MONKEY
NINJA COUGAR FITZSIMMONS
FITZSIMMONS
FITZSIMMONS
NO JOKE GARBANZO
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SThese trails are listed in order of difficulty from green being the easiest to red being pro level.
UNDERSTANDING BIKE PARK SIGNAGEAll routes within the Bike Park are designated by colour-coded trail markers at the start of each descent. Trails with an orange oval indicate Freeride trails with man-made features and require jumping skills. Work your way up to more advanced trails and features based on your progression, skill and comfort level.
Here are examples of some of the signage you might encounter.
Jump take off
More difficult jump take off
Freeride trails are machine-cut and contain man-made features. Routes are enhanced with dirt jumps, ride-on features, gaps, narrow surfaces, wallrides, berms and other natural or constructed features. All Freeride trails are identified with an orange oval.
Technical trails are designed to embrace the rugged shape and terrain of the mountain, utilizing a majority of natural terrain. Routes are typically hand-built and feature organic obstacles and stunts such as rocks, roots, logs, drops, jumps and other natural or constructed features that require technical riding skills. Technical trails are identified by their difficulty symbol. Jumping skills may be required.
FREERIDE TECHNICALBEGINNER
INTERMEDIATE
ADVANCED
EXPERT ONLY
PROLINE
JUMPING SKILLS REQUIRED
JOYRIDE JUMP PARK• Advanced jump and drop zone.
• For riders looking to progress from intermediate freeride skills to advanced freeride skills.
INTERMEDIATESKILLS CENTRE• Small drops suited for novice
and intermediate riders.
• Intermediate wooden featuresto practice man-made features.
VILLAGEGUEST SERVICESGARBANZO BIKE & BEANGARBO’S GRILLG1 RENTALS, GLCDEMO CENTREELEVATION: 675m/2,214ft
BONEYARDSLOPESTYLECOURSE• Pro-level jump and drop zone
• Highly advanced freestyle areawith mandatory gaps and airs
D1
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ORIGINAL BEAR
CUBCONNECTOR
UPPER NO JOKE
BEARCUBROAD
GOAT’SGULLY
CAPTAINSAFETY
FATCROBAT
LITTLE ALDER
DUFFMAN
NODUFF
MACKENZIERIVERTRAIL
FREIGHTTRAIN
LOWERNO JOKE
DROP INCLINIC
BLUE VELVET
EXPRESSWAY
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UNA MOSS
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CROSSROADS
UNAMOSS
MIDGARD
UPPERFREIGHTTRAIN
UPPERFREIGHTTRAIN
TOO TIGHT
UPPERANGRYPIRATE
BLUEBERRYBATHTUB
OUT OFSIGHT
UPPERNO JOKE
UNAMOSS
UNAMOSS
MISS FIRE
MORE DUFF
HELLO DARKNESS
CAPTAIN JACK
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1 inch = 190 metres
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GARBANZOSteeper, longer, rockier trails than the Fitzsimmons Zone that embrace the rugged contours of the terrain. For advanced and intermediate riders. Includes advanced Freeride and Technical trails.
MAX ELEVATION: 1850M/6069FT
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MISS FIRE
MIDGARD
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FREIGHT TRAIN
LINE OF CONTROL
PLAYGROUND
DELAYEDFUSE
SABERTOOTHHORSE
UPPERNO JOKE
BC’STRAIL
MIDGARD
MISS FIRE
EXPRESSWAY
TOP OF THE WORLD
INSOMNIA
CROSSROADS(CONNECTOR TO CREEKSIDE)
KADENWOODCONNECTOR
SOUTHPARK
UN
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BLUE VEL
VET
SHAKEAND
BAKE
CAPTAINJACK
ELIXIR
UNA MOSS
UNA MOSS
EARTH CIRCUSBENGAL BEAR
CIRQUE DU SOIL
LOWER RIDE DON’T SLIDE
PALM CORNERS
HELLODARKNESS
NO RETURN TO CREEKSIDE
FITZ
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EXPRES
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PEAK EXPRESS
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UNA MOSS
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MISS FIRE
MIDGARD
FREIGHT TRAINW
HISTLER VILLAGE GON
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CREEKSIDE GONDOLAELEVATION: 1,300m/4,264ft
GMC MEETING PLACE
ROUNDHOUSE LODGEELEVATION: 1,850m/6,069ftUmbrella Bar & Viewing Deck
WHISTLER PEAKCloudraker SkybridgeELEVATION: 2,182m/7,160ft
First Aid Station
CREEKSIDE VILLAGEGuest Services, Garbanzo Bike Creekside, Dusty’s Bar & Grill
1 inch = 365 metres
1 inch = 375 metres
CA CB
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PEAKWhistler’s iconic alpine zone features a 5,000-vertical-foot descent to the Valley floor. For advanced riders only. Includes Technical Trails.
MAX ELEVATION: 2182M/7160FT
CREEKSIDEThe Bike Park’s freshest and purest singletrack area. Recommended for intermediate to expert riders looking to ride alongside cascading creeks through lush, green forests.
MAX ELEVATION: 1442M/4730FT
TBDTBD
OUT OFSIGHT
FREIGHT TRAIN SIDETRACK
IN DEEP
FAMILYCROSS
MONKEYHANDS
LOWER
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HEART OF DARKNESS
DEVIL’SCLUB
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HO CHI MIN
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LO
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JOY
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DETROITROCKCITY
CLOWNSHOES
TECHNOIR
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BLUESEUM
UPPERB-LINE
WORLD CUPSINGLE TRACK
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BLUE VELVET FR
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TOP O
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HORNET
TOK
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OLD OLY
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UPPER DIRT MERCHANT
UPPERB-LINE
LOWERCRANK IT UP
LOWERCRANK IT UP
NO DUFF
ROD
TODD
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LOWEREZ DOES IT
POLPFICTION
SMO
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LOWERCANADIANOPEN DH
DUFFMAN
MORE DUFF
RIPPIN'RUTABAGA
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FIRST AID STATION
WHISTLER VILLAGE
GARBANZO1,686M/5,528FT
STARTHERE
GONDOLAMID-STATIONELEVATION: 1,300m/4,264ft
ROUNDHOUSE LODGEELEVATION: 1,850m/6,069ft
SKILLS CENTRE• For the beginner to intermediate rider.• Small berms to practice cornering.• Small wooden features to practice bridges and other
man-made features found on blue Technical trails.• Progression rollers and jumps to practice features
found on blue Freeride trails.
JOYRIDE JUMP PARK• Advanced jump and drop zone.• For riders looking to progress
from intermediate freeride skills to advanced freeride skills.
ORIENTATION CENTRE
GATORADE SKILLS PARK• For intermediate to advanced riders.• Medium size jump and drop features.• Progress on technical features.
FITZSIMMONSThe original Bike Park zone with the largest variety of trails and features for every skill level. Includes Technical, Freeride, and beginner trails for all abilities.
MAX ELEVATION: 1019M/3346FT
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OUT OFSIGHT
FREIGHT TRAIN SIDETRACK
IN DEEP
FAMILYCROSS
MONKEYHANDS
LOWER
A-LIN
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LOW
ER EZ DOES IT
HEART OF DARKNESS
DEVIL’SCLUB
C-MO
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LOWERB-LINE
LOW
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DWAYNE JOHNSON
CANADIANOPEN DH
LO
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JOY
RIDE
DETROITROCKCITY
CLOWNSHOES
TECHNOIR
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BLUESEUM
UPPERB-LINE
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PIR
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EXPRESSWAY
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F REIGH
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TOP O
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B-LINE CONNEC TOR
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BEA
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HORNET
TOK
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OLD OLY
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UPPER DIRT MERCHANT
UPPERB-LINE
LOWERCRANK IT UP
LOWERCRANK IT UP
NO DUFF
ROD
TODD
GOLDENTRIANGLE
LOWEREZ DOES IT
POLPFICTION
SMO
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IRR
OR
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LOWERCANADIANOPEN DH
DUFFMAN
MORE DUFF
RIPPIN'RUTABAGA
CRABAPPLETURNS
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FIRST AID STATION
WHISTLER VILLAGE
GARBANZO1,686M/5,528FT
STARTHERE
GONDOLAMID-STATIONELEVATION: 1,300m/4,264ft
ROUNDHOUSE LODGEELEVATION: 1,850m/6,069ft
INTERMEDIATE SKILLS CENTRE• Small drops suited for novice
and intermediate riders.• Intermediate wooden features
to practice man-made features.
CRABAPPLE HITSHome of the Official Whip-Off World Championships.
VILLAGEGuest Services Garbanzo Bike & Bean Bike School Garbanzo Bike Valet Garbanzo Rentals Garbo’s Grill GLC, Demo CenterElevation: 675m/2,214ft
ORIENTATION CENTRE
1 inch = 110 metres
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FITZSIMMONS
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Due to the sensitivity of the trail, the number of riders accessing the Peak Zone is limited per day and requires an additional $23 Top of the World lift ticket. Advanced purchase is strongly encouraged.
See Guest Services for more details.
RIDING IN THE ALPINE IS A PRIVILEGE THAT NEEDS TO BE RESPECTED. IT IS A DELICATE ENVIRONMENT THAT
REQUIRES EVERY VISITOR TO BE RESPONSIBLE ABOUT PRESERVING ITS NATURAL STATE.
1. Bikes are not permitted in Garibaldi Provincial Park. Lift privileges revoked for violation.
2. Mountain weather changes quickly. Be prepared with appropriate clothing and footwear.
3. Stay on marked trails. Do not cut corners.
4. Always ride in control.
5. Be aware of unmarked obstacles and trail changes.
6. Ride with a partner.
7. Body armour and a full-face helmet are recommended.
PEAK ZONE LIMITED ACCESS
As with many adventure sports, riding in the Whistler Bike Park involves the risk of injury, including serious injury, head injury, paralysis or death. The risk of injury increases with the degree of difficulty of the trail and the speed of descent. Although the risk of injury can never be eliminated, the rider can manage the risk through controlling speed and choosing terrain appropriate for the rider’s skill and experience. Orientation sessions, lessons, clinics and coaching offered through the Whistler Bike Park will also assist the rider in managing the risk of injury.
The use of the Whistler Bike Park is subject to the Bike Park release of liability, waiver of claims and assumption of risk agreement.
For further details, please contact Guest Services.
NOTICE TO ALL WHISTLER BIKE PARK RIDERSSAFETY - INHERENT RISK - EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY
EMERGENCIES & FIRST AIDYou might not be able to anticipate an accident, but you can at least be prepared for one. For first aid assistance in the Bike Park, call patrol for help and let them know your location. If possible, move to the side of the trail and out of the way.
SAFETY FIRST We make every effort to ensure our Bike Park is built for fun and safety, but all riders have the responsibility to come prepared for whatever the trails bring. Before you ride, take note of your bike equipment, new trail conditions and how you’re feeling throughout the day. It’s important to stay hydrated, eat a snack or take a break, especially in the summer. Don’t push it if you aren’t feeling it. Mountain biking is a sport with inherent risks and serious injury can occur.
FUEL YOUR RIDE Kickstart your ride with a coffee or breakfast on the go at Garbanzo Bike & Bean inside the Carleton Lodge, where you can load up on official Whistler Mountain Bike Park gear while you wait for a snack. For a longer midday break, head to the legendary GLC or Dusty’s to get your fill of food and drink with prime views of the Bike Park.
GET ORIENTED New to the Bike Park or unsure of where to begin? Start at the Orientation Centre located at the top of the Fitzsimmons Express, where instructors will help you get comfortable on your bike and learn how to navigate the Bike Park. Afterwards, progress your skills at the Fitzsimmons Skills Centre, where you can practice riding on small features, cornering, jumping and balancing.
GEAR UP A helmet is mandatory for every rider, but we strongly recommend padding up with additional protective gear, carrying basic tools to fix a flat tire and hydrating throughout the day. Equipment, including spare parts, extra tubes, clothing and tools, is available at Garbanzo Bike & Bean at the Carleton Lodge. Test ride the industry’s latest bikes from the Demo Centre, featuring a range of bikes from Santa Cruz, GT, Norco, Scott and Devinci. Hourly, single and multi-day rentals available.
BIKE PARKORIENTATION GUIDE
New to downhilling or the Whistler Mountain Bike Park?
Pick up a copy of our Orientation Guide, packed with tips and pointers
for new riders to the Bike Park.