ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO WHISTLER BIKE PARK // By The Loam Ranger

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5 жыл бұрын

The iconic Whistler Mountain Bike Park. Whether you're going to Crankworx or just showing up on a random Tuesday, Whistler can be a bit overwhelming at first. With this essential guide to Whistler Bike Park, I show you everything you need to know to have a great time on, and off the bike. This channel is powered by YOU! Get T-Shirts, extended cuts and other rad stuff: www.patreon.com/theloamranger
Shortcuts:
1. 0:48 How To Get There
2. 1:56 Where To Stay
3. 2:28 Where To Park If You're Day Tripping
4. 2:54 The Zones
5. 7:45 Which Bike?
6. 10:34 What To Do When You're Not Riding
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@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the vid! Plenty more from Whistler here (playlist): tinyurl.com/y7fjdgfe

@drs140t 5 жыл бұрын

This is so good! I'm leaving for Whistler this Saturday and this guide was perfect. Can't wait to hit Creekside and Whistler Brewing! Thanks for the info!!!

@KitMcLean 5 жыл бұрын

Dusty's at Creekside has awesome ribs and beer and has the best vibe of any of the bars, I reckon. Just don't ride black tech trails on the way home after too many beers...🙄

@minicomposer3271 4 жыл бұрын

U Have The BEST Mountain Biking Channel In The Whole World . I Love U Guys SOOO MUCH :)

@filipesilverio7194 2 жыл бұрын

Where is the "part 2" of this video?

@davidoneill2983 5 жыл бұрын

please make a part 2!! include more about the other activities within 30min-1hr drive of whistler. more on the food and beer. different trails around? squamish? what to expect with crowds etc maybe show a map and discuss how to get around :D I'm from Australia and I've ridden heaps in southern hemisphere but i'm a clueless noob when it comes to Canada. I'll defs be going there asap!

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestions! Yup, you gotta get yourself to Canada.

@AltitudeAerials 5 жыл бұрын

Yes Squamish/Fromme guide please Mr Loam! I used your previous Whistler guide just last week and it worked like a charm, many thanks for that. Gonna hit either Squamish or Fromme in September so could use a guide, and if there are actual guided rides you could suggest as well, that would be great!

@TrailFeatures 5 жыл бұрын

Fan-*TASTIC* idea for a video that was executed perfectly! 👌 This is going to be an awesome guide for a lot of people!

@raysway2000 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I'm only an interested spectator to this kind of riding and found this video incredible.

@czspeed9209 5 жыл бұрын

I was at Whistler about a month and when you said it's a "mountain bikers heaven", I can totally agree!!

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Love it there.

@Mububban23 5 жыл бұрын

It's a long way from Australia but it's on the bucket list! Great video, thanks heaps.

@IImperviious 2 жыл бұрын

Coming back to this video after crossing Whistler Bike Park off the bucket list last summer! Phenomenal video, Whistler really did live up to all the expectations and was the "happiest place on earth".

@samslichter3566 5 жыл бұрын

I ride the park every week but I still found this entertaining. Great vid!

@neadventures3293 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah let's see a Part 2!!!👍👍🤘

@golferguy251 5 жыл бұрын

Probably one of my favorite videos in the past year! Love the work you're putting out!

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Nice! Thanks for the feedback Russell!

@WorldwideCyclery 5 жыл бұрын

I love Whistler! Best riding. Period.

@davidoneill2983 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid!!!! Just what we've all been waiting for. So helpful! Thanks very much

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Good to hear! Thanks man.

@ridingwiththereids 5 жыл бұрын

And yet again, another awesome video man! I dream of going to Whistler, and one day I will make that dream come true. @6:40 that trail looks amazing. I absolutely love the smooth flowie trails like that, with some nice jumps! Thanks for the Whistler "how to" man. I'll have to keep this video in mind for when I make it there. Cheers brotha!

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes those new flow trails are crazy good. Whistler is worth the trip!

@otoman392 5 жыл бұрын

I visited Whistler last week. It has been great and totally agree with your reviews on this video. Also we did heli drop thanks to your information. Maybe next year I will visit again.

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Nice! Glad you could get out for the heli drop.

@rc2884 5 жыл бұрын

Wow this was super detailed and in-depth! Can't wait for a part 2! Would also love to see a series like this for Revelstoke as that place is truly a hidden gem.

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Good idea! I'll be headed there for the first time in a few weeks. Can't wait!

@povoljan13 5 жыл бұрын

We lived in Edmonton for a year but we had to move to USA because of work and I regret not going to Whistler Bike Park. I'll definitely go there someday once we moved back to Canada. Thank you so much for this very informative video!

@MarkRDKing 5 жыл бұрын

Woohooo!! perfect timing..flying out Saturday!!! Thanks Ryan!!

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Nice! Me too actually. See you there!

@MarkRDKing 5 жыл бұрын

Nice!!! hope to see you !!!

@joshuaross4226 5 жыл бұрын

Trail Fails I’m going out a week from Sunday and riding Bellingham!

@MarkRDKing 5 жыл бұрын

@@joshuaross4226 sweet!!!!have a blast!!!

@drs140t 5 жыл бұрын

Word up! I'll be there with my friends as well. We should link up and do some Loam Ranger appreciation runs for posting this excellent guide to the Whistler Bike Park!

@Allen-qn4sf 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect! First time going to whistler in about a month from now! Thanks for the video!

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Enjoy it man!

@deathmetaldownhiller7874 2 жыл бұрын

Very lucky to have family in the village to stay with. Doing my first trip this weekend, fired up to ride real rocks finally

@harveycasey1900 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing. I'm setting here filling out my passport application to get into Canada to ride around Whistler & Squmish for a few weeks in September & this video pops up. I'm saving it for a reference guide cause there is such good advice on it that I can use👍👍

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Haha that's awesome. You won't be disappointed!

@reload270 4 жыл бұрын

My son and I are heading to Whistler in August. Will be our first trip there, your video was very helpful! Thanks!

@victorrosario4109 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I never in my wildest dreams thought I would get a chance to go to whistler but I am now. so watching this video was awesome. Lets see how it goes. Thank you.

@HeiligerHeuler 5 жыл бұрын

And that's one trip in planning as soon as time allows it :D

@karolinar8030 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video - very informative and interesting! Thanks!

@willburden1597 5 жыл бұрын

dude, vids like these are what make you my favourite mtb youtuber

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! Thanks 🤘🏼

@RealMJSr 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for helping out the rest of us.

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

You bet man! Hope to see you out there at some point.

@RealMJSr 5 жыл бұрын

It's on the list!

@justincarlson2548 5 жыл бұрын

I know some guys who went to crankworx they said it was chaotic for the people who didn't know what they were doing but this guide will help

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Totally. It's a madhouse during Crankworx!

@vihrenkostadino 5 жыл бұрын

the OGs of the channel will know you did this video a while back :D! But surely not as extensive as this updated one!

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Haha yup I did a "Whistler Hacks" video this time last year. It was time for an update!

@Descenter1976 5 жыл бұрын

Do more, just do more plz! I'm from Denmark and to some day go to Whistler would be a dream!

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! As I always say... make a plan and make it happen. You'll get out to Whistler sooner than you think, I'm sure!

@calebdavenport1231 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t live anywhere near Whistler. Heck, I’m not an adult yet to go there, but I love watching this for the future because it’s my dream to go there!

@chriswood9223 5 жыл бұрын

You do a really great job in these videos. Thank you.

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris!

@fromxctoletssee 5 жыл бұрын

SO super cool man. the more i watch your and BKXC vids of BC canada the more i itch to go. thanks for the vid.

@aridersview9584 5 жыл бұрын

Mate, another insightful vid. Can’t wait to get there... someday!

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

You will! Cheers.

@m2shaves 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Would love to see a part 2

@MTBFlowRider 5 жыл бұрын

Really good dude! If your fork can except a vorsprung luftkappe install one now! Best upgrade I have ever done to my bike.

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Ya that's what I hear about the Luftkappe.

@grantfeddema5332 5 жыл бұрын

Good idea Ryan, like the video a lot!

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Grant! Hopefully it’ll be helpful for people.

@enduroshredders6122 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👏👊💥💯👍🤘😄🎉💥💥 great upload, thanks Loam Ranger

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Cheers

@CaptainBugey 5 жыл бұрын

Watching this on my lunch break, I've to say that this beer is making me thisrty . Good job

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Haha then I’ve done my job. 🍻

@callummorris8730 5 жыл бұрын

just came back from a trip there and on my last day i did over 9000 meters decent in one day. great video keep it up.

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Yowza!

@richiklassen9642 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid! Love it!

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Good to hear man!

@G-MAN73 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant vidz you should defo do some more

@AdolfoLopez-vg3vo 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video very helpful!

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@tamserenity 5 жыл бұрын

Top of the world looks sweet!

@carlcooper1788 5 жыл бұрын

Great video... hopefully next year I'll make it to Whistler!

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Do it! Thanks Carl.

@davidpowell6800 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid! Thanks Loamy

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers David!

@BlindstuffMTB 5 жыл бұрын

Super complete, wish I had seen this before my first time at Whistler!

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! There's always more to add but I'm glad this was useful for ya. Now get back to Whis!

@192BMX 5 жыл бұрын

This was really great!!

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick!

@TheMountainBikingChannel 5 жыл бұрын

awsome video going to whistler next year!

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You're gonna love it.

@gap1967uk 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for great guide

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@danmai8433 5 жыл бұрын

this is so helpful this is awesome

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Great to hear Dan!

@moandhannahtravel 5 жыл бұрын

Great tips dude! Stoked to be heading out there in a few weeks! Living out of the van and being a bike bum just like 85% of people in whistler hahaha!

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Haha you'll be right there with BCPOV. Enjoy Whis!

@d_weazel 5 жыл бұрын

This vid is my new bible :) aiming for the first Whistler trip in 2020

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Haha nice. 2020 here we come!

@GoOutdoorsFrance 5 жыл бұрын

Thx for this vid dude ! I hope going to Whistler

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Make it happen!

@greendogggggg 5 жыл бұрын

This is Original Content. Good Job

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@raynersutherland1679 2 жыл бұрын

Loved it

@ethanromer8675 5 жыл бұрын

please do a part two....planning a trip to Whistler want to get it dialed

@Chrissisong 5 жыл бұрын

OoOooo such a cool video!!!! hahah kate just made me watch it!

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Haha nice! I’m on the shuttle to Whis right now actually 😀👌🏼

@Chrissisong 5 жыл бұрын

I might have watched all your other videos too 😳😳😳 hahaha welcome to whistler!!!!! 🤙🏼🤙🏼💪🏼💪🏼

@JasonChambersPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Fab video Loam Ranger

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@incredibing 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome that Claire Buchar and Laska made an appearance in your video. I'm a little bit jealous!

@cvmii 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is really helpful, I usually ski at Whistler but I’m getting a part time job soon to save up for a trip to Whistler in the summer (my parents don’t like me going skiing and mountain biking so they refuse to pay for me hehe)

@Clarksacchi 5 жыл бұрын

Best video !

@bentanner2343 5 жыл бұрын

looks awesome

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

It is!

@bentanner2343 5 жыл бұрын

I want to ride there so bad

@sj_leee4995 5 жыл бұрын

if i could only ride 1 zone, i would ride fitzimmons

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

I think I'd have to agree with you.

@Julia-ko5le 5 жыл бұрын

Cool Video and nice Rider 🙃

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks!

@KurtisPape 5 жыл бұрын

Too late, I just went there and had to learn the hard way :) Anyway good to watch

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Haha well, even learning the hard way is a lot of fun in Whistler :D

@jmeadows1839 5 жыл бұрын

I want to go there so bad!

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Make a plan and make it happen!

@RemeLeHane 5 жыл бұрын

Would love to hit whistler one day, gonna bookmark this for then, may still be of use :D

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

I hope so!

@Nagasaki068 5 жыл бұрын

when it comes to video quality-production ,story line ,music,etc..... you are right up there,just below seth, you have surpassed already youtubers who came before you and have more subs,but you have more entertaining videos ;-)

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!

@AdamSandaver 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid mate. Funny when you said sorry about the audio i thought you were referring to his Aussie accent....lol, being Australian i have heard shit like that before. I know you meant the trucks etc now though.

@Brummieinthesun 5 жыл бұрын

That was a great video, i watch all your vids but I'm headed to Whistler in 2020, so that was on point for me. I noticed in the TLD shop you mentioned "Snowboard stuff" and kept walking... did you realise that was Shaun Palmers snowboard you walked by? I know its a snowboard but he's a MTB Godfather dude!! Thanks for the vid man.

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Ha really? I used to have Shaun Palmer posters on my wall! Never followed his snowboarding side of things though.

@Brummieinthesun 5 жыл бұрын

yeah man, i only realised because of the large moto numbers on the board, his trademark "555", and the fact he has always been a Troy Lee ambassador since the early days.Keep up the good work dude.

@rokbukejlovic 5 жыл бұрын

cool video ;)

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Fuzzman109 5 жыл бұрын

Man I wish it wasnt so expensive to get there from Perth Australia. Would so love to give those trails a shot

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Make it happen! I think half of Whistlers population is Australian, so it must be doable haha

@sj_leee4995 5 жыл бұрын

after 10 runs in my first day at whistler, it felt like all my fingers were broken and had totally swollen wrists, i'd reccomend gloves with some padding

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Haha yup.

@hobmarg 5 жыл бұрын

Gloves don't help with sore hands... in order of importance: 1) Tire pressure 2) Suspension (esp. fork) setup 3) Grips 4) Alignment of your brake/shifters on the bar so wrists are in a good position 5) Relax your hands, don't deathgrip.

@josuemartinez6526 5 жыл бұрын

I’m debating wether to get the hero 4 or 5, I’m also interested in mountain biking. PLEASE HELP!!!!

@curtisnewkirk6112 5 жыл бұрын

How are you liking the Pole Evolink after having it for a while now? I am really interested in purchasing that bike for myself, and curious on how it has been as your go to bike.

@exter1182 5 жыл бұрын

I recommend using Vrbo because y’all can get some crazy deals on nice accommodations

@peakedmtb 5 жыл бұрын

pls part 2

@Karma-vs3fc 5 жыл бұрын

🔥

@room2three7 5 жыл бұрын

I bumped the likes to 1K. Yay me! lol

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

You win a high five! ✋🏼✨

@ToogyHowser 5 жыл бұрын

Like I said on Patreon, planning late September trip to BC, this vid will be epic! Does anyone know if the park is open weekdays in September, first week of October? There site wasn't 100% clear on that.

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

I've ridden mid-week in October before, so you should be good to go!

@Mububban23 4 жыл бұрын

If I was to plan a "bucket list" trip to Whistler, what's the best time of the year to book for safe weather? I know nothing is guaranteed, but I'd hate to fly halfway around the globe for terrible weather!!! I'm also torn about avoiding Crankworx, or experiencing it. Don't want to be stuck in hour long lift lines and ride chewed up trails and have no hotel rooms available etc....

@traceyodonnell1969 2 жыл бұрын

While this video is pretty old but my question is timeless. What's the best time of year to ride Whistler? In relation to trail conditions.. ty

@MumonkanVII 5 жыл бұрын

ridebooker/whistelr shuttle/whistler connect is legit. protip: get a seat on the left side of the van!

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Totally! Gotta get those Sea To Sky views

@raivkka4313 5 жыл бұрын

If you prefer natural tech and don't like flow, is the park worth it or should you just head out to Whistler Valley (I think it's called)/north and west of town?

@JamesHunt-yd8je 4 жыл бұрын

I’m going to whistler soon and I have a trail bike with 120mm of travel, don’t have the money to rent, so is there a way to get the absolute most out of my travel and save my hands some serious pain😂

@thegriff9425 5 жыл бұрын

Hey - when is the series on your training for Peru coming?

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

We ran out of time to film what I wanted to with that series, unfortunately. I do plan on doing some kind of follow up this fall though.

@kalasajko336 5 жыл бұрын

Pacific coach is another company which offers airport pickup and has a toilet on the bus, carries bikes as well

@gallachermatt 5 жыл бұрын

What wold you be replacing after a couple days of riding....?

@lukewilson9828 3 жыл бұрын

Do you get to keep the gopros??

@johnnyrc9304 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent info, thank you! Question, if you DO need to get replacement parts, which bike shop options are there? Is it worth a drive to go somewhere because it’s much cheaper than the resort? Thanks.

@hobmarg 5 жыл бұрын

Prices are the same roughly at most shops in the village and down to Squamish. You can call around and see if something is on sale but generally it's pretty hard to save money other than ordering online. Even in Vancouver prices are roughly the same. I would call Fanatykco, Arbutus Routes, Coastal Culture, Evolution Sports for part prices in Whistler before going to the GBB owned by the resort for example.

@johnnyrc9304 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent info, thanks!

@JrMinnimastr1 Жыл бұрын

what month would you recommend for a trip? me and a couple of friends want to make a trip from germany and are unsure when to go ^^

@TheLoamRanger Жыл бұрын

I’d say go when all zones are open to get the most out of the mountain, including the Peak Zone for the Top Of The World Trail. So late July to early September would be ideal, IMO.

@itsttsi3858 5 жыл бұрын

Could I ride a hardtail down Whistler?

@naoyukisasanami 5 жыл бұрын

I'm also a ski/snowboading guy. Around bike park closing day can i enjoy both bike and ski?

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Not sure about closing day, but I know on opening day for the bike park, the upper mountain is still open for skiers!

@podcastclips..251 5 жыл бұрын

how much are the bike rentals approx

@themoderateleftist1772 5 жыл бұрын

Any chance you're edmontonian? If so and you're looking for someone to spot you on gnarly rides I'd love to ride with you sometime.

@ericcontreras8863 5 жыл бұрын

Can you buy a ticket from the creekside Gondola side?

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

You can, yup!

@viciadosemadrenalina9290 4 жыл бұрын

How much does a rent dh bike costs on whistler?

@ColterBarnett 5 жыл бұрын

What kinds of things break or need replaced after riding whistler?

@TheLoamRanger 5 жыл бұрын

Brake pads, tires (and tubes, if you use them), wheels, derailleurs, frame bearings etc are all pretty common parts to get thrashed after a few days in the park.

@ColterBarnett 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!