If you're a single rider, there is a line specifically for solo riders at the Fitzimmons lift. You have to hang your bike on the side of the carrier, but it's a great way to skip a massive line as well as meet some new people or riding buddies.
I'd say that a massive hack for people that go up there for their first time is to stretch! Stretch out your forearms and hands because when you're shredding those jump trails, they seem smooth, but the braking bumps will absolutely kill if you're not used to it.
Very true. Riding park (especially a huge park like Whistler) can beat you to a pulp if you're not careful. Eating good food, stretching and pacing yourself is key if you want to ride hard for a few days in a row. Thanks man!
One of the big problems with Creekside right now is that you have to either take Dusty's DH (awful brake bumps) or BC's Trail down (fun, but reasonably hard trail and long -- challenging at the end of a long day). I was down there Saturday and you can see a couple new trails being built including a blue square flow trail, so it will get better next year. They also close Creekside gondola at 5pm so you can't download if you are exhausted... and you are riding the trails after sweep back to your car.
1. bike to the WBP from wherever you're staying, or get there early. Parking Sucks! Creekside parking lot/gondola doesn't run the entire season. 2. Often they run the lift 20 mins before stated opening time - hot laps first 45 mins before crowd forms. worth getting here early for. 3. Store your jacket/backpack under the Fitz platform. bring a water bottle. Taps available in both singles line and regular line, but Garbonzo bike n bean does not give water cups out anymore. They do have a water fountain, but bring your own bottle. Never had a problem leaving my stuff unattended under the Fitz lift line platform 3. Bring a lock to keep chained to the bike racks so you can use when going for lunch 4. Sunscreen provided in guest relations or in the singles line, but don't count on it. When the first bottle runs out, they rarely ever replace it the rest of the season. 5. A post ride float on an explorer 200 ($25 bucks at Walmart Squamish) is the best post ride activity ever, better with beers (asides from disc golf course - better yet do both!). 6. Whatever you do, don't drive after said beers. Whistler is NOTORIOUS for busting DUI's. Bike everywhere in Whistler, but bring a beer-run bike you don't mind locking up at the disc golf course 7. Double check all pertinent bolts/screws etc. before every day in the park, and re-check again mid-sesh (if not even more frequently). 8. Just cause you have lived here for a season, have a job in town, it does not make you a local. Respect the real locals and they will happily share more secrets/tips. One Love!
How in the world is it you only have 3k subs??? This was a great video with a good amount of production. Thanks for the tips, sub'd now and looking forward to more for my Whistler trip next season.
It's a pretty new channel so I'm pumped to have 3000+ awesome subscribers (seriously, you're all so nice! haha). Thanks for subscribing! There's plenty more video content on the way.
On some nights lifts are open til 8 pm with zero lines. Also Mongolie grill super great family restaurant and Blackcomb activity center for kids who are not as excited about biking as their parents.
The guy that takes your bike for you... What if someone dressed up as one of them and then steals your bike? Also I hope this video doesn't get too many views because then everyone will be using these tips and I want them all to myself.
Haha well, I went in and talked to them about the video before hitting record, so they helped make it run nice and fast. Normally you'd walk up to the desk, ask to have your bike checked in, then they give you a ticket. At that point someone from behind the desk (in this case, an awesome dude named Ivan) grabs your bike and takes it downstairs to lock it up. It's pretty secure.
now at Aava it’s not GoPro Hero 4 and 5 you get to borrow it’s now GoPro Hero 5 and 6, so it looks like when a new GoPro comes out they get the previous model for you to borrow which is pretty cool, but tbf I did end up buying the Hero 7 Black from Costco, which is actually a tip for people wanting to have their own GoPro to get footage while at the park, always be sure and buy them from Costco, they do cost the same as everywhere else but you always get extra stuff with it that you don’t get for free, I got the Selfie Stick, Head Mount, and Quick Clip in addition to the stuff you already get.
Pan Pacific had bike valet as well, probably common to most hotels there. Buy as much liqour and food as you can before heading up there because a few days in Whistler can add up quite quickly. Or bring cash and live it up because the nightlife and food is awesome:) Was also the first McDonald's I ever have been to with a doorman at nighttime and they only let a few ppl in at a time.
Man thanks for those pro tips...We're leaving this friday and heading to WHistler which will be slammed due to Crankworx so this creekside chair lift idea is gonna be sweet.
The Loam Ranger no problem man!!! Me and allie are actually coming through banff and Calgary. If you wanna show us a trail or two in the area that would be weskme and we could do a cross over and promote each others channels.
Great video, thanks for the tips. Bummer about Raven's Nest. I t was open this time of year last year, and they had great food. We ate there on 3 times out of the 6 days we rode.
You say Gone-dola, I say Gun-dowla. :D I feel like half the people I know say it one way and the other half say it the other way...and we all correct each other constantly. It's okay though because I know, deep in my soul, that I'm right and everyone else is wrong. ;)
ok ok either ive parked in the far lots at whistler 10 times this season and not payed (and not gotten a ticket) or theyre still free... interesting...
Hey Loamie.. You mentioned about the temp in July, when would be the best time to visit for the best conditions? This is probably a one time visit, from Australia so would like to catch Whistler at its best. Thoughts??
Aava is like £2k+ for 2 weeks. Are there any other hotels people recommend for a more mid-range budget? I'm looking to go next year in July/August for 2 weeks, looking to spend no more than £2k-2.5k for flight and hotel from the UK.
Tom Riley for longer stays, getting an AirBnB is the way to go. Book one with a full kitchen and save a ton on food. Usually places give a decent discount for stays longer than a week too. It's worth private messaging the owner once you've found a decent place to see if they can move on the price. Hope that helps!
Man so much flak for the Gun-dola! I feel like half the people I know say it one way and the other half say it the way I do... so I don't even know if it's a Canadian thing or not haha
i just want to say, nothing from that hotel is free, you pay for it all in the room price. just because you can use tools ect with pay a surplus charge, doesnt mean you get it free.
rys0nic from what I saw, their prices were on par with the other decent hotels in the area, so if you're going to pay for a hotel, why not go with the one that welcomes bikers the most?
If you're a single rider, there is a line specifically for solo riders at the Fitzimmons lift. You have to hang your bike on the side of the carrier, but it's a great way to skip a massive line as well as meet some new people or riding buddies.
Thanks for that Caleb! Ya it's definitely faster.
that side carrier thing doesn’t apply for 29” Large or XL Bikes, so if you’re riding one of those bikes you can put it in the main carrier thing.
I'd say that a massive hack for people that go up there for their first time is to stretch! Stretch out your forearms and hands because when you're shredding those jump trails, they seem smooth, but the braking bumps will absolutely kill if you're not used to it.
Very true. Riding park (especially a huge park like Whistler) can beat you to a pulp if you're not careful. Eating good food, stretching and pacing yourself is key if you want to ride hard for a few days in a row. Thanks man!
Fat Tony's Pizza for lunch. Buy pizza by the slice. Close to chairlift, fast and cheap as chips!
Ya man! Good call.
Bill Dengate beef and blue cheese for life.
One of the big problems with Creekside right now is that you have to either take Dusty's DH (awful brake bumps) or BC's Trail down (fun, but reasonably hard trail and long -- challenging at the end of a long day). I was down there Saturday and you can see a couple new trails being built including a blue square flow trail, so it will get better next year.
They also close Creekside gondola at 5pm so you can't download if you are exhausted... and you are riding the trails after sweep back to your car.
Creekside is a great winter hack too! We used to skateboard in the bottom of that parking lot. I wonder if the ramps are still there. Not likely.
You deserve so many more subscribers! Can't wait to see this channel grow
Thanks Michael! Glad you're enjoying the channel. Cheers
If riding solo, take a small cable/chain bike lock to keep your bike secure whilst at lunch, bathroom, etc.
1. bike to the WBP from wherever you're staying, or get there early. Parking Sucks! Creekside parking lot/gondola doesn't run the entire season. 2. Often they run the lift 20 mins before stated opening time - hot laps first 45 mins before crowd forms. worth getting here early for. 3. Store your jacket/backpack under the Fitz platform. bring a water bottle. Taps available in both singles line and regular line, but Garbonzo bike n bean does not give water cups out anymore. They do have a water fountain, but bring your own bottle. Never had a problem leaving my stuff unattended under the Fitz lift line platform 3. Bring a lock to keep chained to the bike racks so you can use when going for lunch 4. Sunscreen provided in guest relations or in the singles line, but don't count on it. When the first bottle runs out, they rarely ever replace it the rest of the season. 5. A post ride float on an explorer 200 ($25 bucks at Walmart Squamish) is the best post ride activity ever, better with beers (asides from disc golf course - better yet do both!). 6. Whatever you do, don't drive after said beers. Whistler is NOTORIOUS for busting DUI's. Bike everywhere in Whistler, but bring a beer-run bike you don't mind locking up at the disc golf course 7. Double check all pertinent bolts/screws etc. before every day in the park, and re-check again mid-sesh (if not even more frequently). 8. Just cause you have lived here for a season, have a job in town, it does not make you a local. Respect the real locals and they will happily share more secrets/tips. One Love!
How in the world is it you only have 3k subs??? This was a great video with a good amount of production. Thanks for the tips, sub'd now and looking forward to more for my Whistler trip next season.
It's a pretty new channel so I'm pumped to have 3000+ awesome subscribers (seriously, you're all so nice! haha). Thanks for subscribing! There's plenty more video content on the way.
The Loam Ranger looks like you have gained 3k subs in one week
and a year later its 80000 :p
I am literally watching this less than 3 hours when the lifts open today #Stoked. Thanks for the tips using the Whistler gondola
Calvin Lee T minus 4 minutes until first chair! Enjoy the park man!
On some nights lifts are open til 8 pm with zero lines. Also Mongolie grill super great family restaurant and Blackcomb activity center for kids who are not as excited about biking as their parents.
Good tips! Thanks Daniel
Thanks for the great vids! Really enjoy.
The guy that takes your bike for you...
What if someone dressed up as one of them and then steals your bike?
Also I hope this video doesn't get too many views because then everyone will be using these tips and I want them all to myself.
Haha well, I went in and talked to them about the video before hitting record, so they helped make it run nice and fast. Normally you'd walk up to the desk, ask to have your bike checked in, then they give you a ticket. At that point someone from behind the desk (in this case, an awesome dude named Ivan) grabs your bike and takes it downstairs to lock it up. It's pretty secure.
I'm heading to whistler in September so not sure if it will be so busy but love the heads up this vid gives😎
Oh it still gets busy in September. Weekdays aren't too bad though. I'll be there later on in September as well actually. Hope to see you there!
The Loam Ranger, sweet im there from 17th might see you there!!
now at Aava it’s not GoPro Hero 4 and 5 you get to borrow it’s now GoPro Hero 5 and 6, so it looks like when a new GoPro comes out they get the previous model for you to borrow which is pretty cool, but tbf I did end up buying the Hero 7 Black from Costco, which is actually a tip for people wanting to have their own GoPro to get footage while at the park, always be sure and buy them from Costco, they do cost the same as everywhere else but you always get extra stuff with it that you don’t get for free, I got the Selfie Stick, Head Mount, and Quick Clip in addition to the stuff you already get.
That’s good to hear! Cheers for the tips
The Loam Ranger np, I can’t wait to go back again :) hope to see you there.
Pan Pacific had bike valet as well, probably common to most hotels there. Buy as much liqour and food as you can before heading up there because a few days in Whistler can add up quite quickly. Or bring cash and live it up because the nightlife and food is awesome:) Was also the first McDonald's I ever have been to with a doorman at nighttime and they only let a few ppl in at a time.
Man thanks for those pro tips...We're leaving this friday and heading to WHistler which will be slammed due to Crankworx so this creekside chair lift idea is gonna be sweet.
El Furniture Warehouse is also great for having dinner after the ride! Its pretty busy but the food is good and its only 5$ per meal!
Thanks buddy I'll give it a try this summer
Sounds good! Enjoy the park man.
Do you live in whistler? I'm here til Friday, we should collaborate if you're around
With all the Whistler vids you'd think so haha, but I'm based in Alberta. Next time at Whistler won't be until the fall most likely. Have fun!
The Loam Ranger no problem man!!! Me and allie are actually coming through banff and Calgary. If you wanna show us a trail or two in the area that would be weskme and we could do a cross over and promote each others channels.
The Loam Ranger Yo! I live in Alberta as well! We’re about?
Awesome tips and so timely as we begin planning for our first trip to whistler in 2018. Great channel!
Perfect! You're gonna love it.
Great video, thanks for the tips. Bummer about Raven's Nest. I t was open this time of year last year, and they had great food. We ate there on 3 times out of the 6 days we rode.
Ossum man. As I heading to whis from Scotland this is rad.
Great video, keep it up!
Thanks! Lot's more coming.
Great info! Hopefully the Raven's Nest will be revived when they open the new Creekside trails in 2018.
Ya that's a good point. Hopefully that'll be the case!
How much does it cost to stay at ava?
Ravens Nest was open last summer, vegetarian/vegan menu... not enough traffic to keep it open this summer I guess.
Ya unfortunately. One of the best "meatball" sandwiches I've had was from there, funny enough! haha
Love it! Cheers!
Thanks! Hope it's helpful.
You pronounce gondola wrong
it bugged me but the video was still good
Jacob Newman came here to say that. Thank you.
You say Gone-dola, I say Gun-dowla. :D I feel like half the people I know say it one way and the other half say it the other way...and we all correct each other constantly. It's okay though because I know, deep in my soul, that I'm right and everyone else is wrong. ;)
I just say Gondola, because I'm British :D
Hurtin Albetan man. Also talks about riding the Gundowla with tourists as if he isnt one
How much is one night in the village
any recommended back trails in Whistler? Like where locals go.. (i shldn't have posted this... LoL)
Sweet!
favourite lunch place is splitz
ok ok either ive parked in the far lots at whistler 10 times this season and not payed (and not gotten a ticket) or theyre still free... interesting...
Hey Loamie..
You mentioned about the temp in July, when would be the best time to visit for the best conditions? This is probably a one time visit, from Australia so would like to catch Whistler at its best. Thoughts??
how u guys doing let my know when your coming to the coast. crazy that there's a totally unoccupied lift in whistler.
Gray Lewis yup, just crazy. I'm hoping to put together a Coastal Escape Part 2 this fall, so if it happens I'll definitely let you know!
The Loam Ranger sounds good
Now all I need is money for an 11,000 km trip to whistler
Aava is like £2k+ for 2 weeks. Are there any other hotels people recommend for a more mid-range budget? I'm looking to go next year in July/August for 2 weeks, looking to spend no more than £2k-2.5k for flight and hotel from the UK.
Tom Riley for longer stays, getting an AirBnB is the way to go. Book one with a full kitchen and save a ton on food. Usually places give a decent discount for stays longer than a week too. It's worth private messaging the owner once you've found a decent place to see if they can move on the price. Hope that helps!
Was Creekside still a good side to park on for 2019?
It was!
Creekside is dope, why does no one take advantage of it
What's a gun-dola? Not sure if I'm spelling it right... are you trying to pronounce gondola?
Man so much flak for the Gun-dola! I feel like half the people I know say it one way and the other half say it the way I do... so I don't even know if it's a Canadian thing or not haha
I think it's just a non-american way.
Douglas it doesn't matter where you live, i live in Vancouver and say gone-dola
Creekside is lonely ;-;
It was a little depressing haha
Ravens nest is never busy because it's all vegan. And the veggies taste like they've been soaked in bitters.
❤I'm fall in love with you😘😘😘😘😘😘😘
i just want to say, nothing from that hotel is free, you pay for it all in the room price. just because you can use tools ect with pay a surplus charge, doesnt mean you get it free.
rys0nic from what I saw, their prices were on par with the other decent hotels in the area, so if you're going to pay for a hotel, why not go with the one that welcomes bikers the most?