Tbh Whistler is okay but super expensive for what it is, i still prefer Les Portes du Soleil. Whistler's lines up are insane and next year it will be worse because they are changing the Fitzimons chairlift.
@@skippylegrandgourou2069 oh yeah it’s cheaper to fly from North America to France and get accommodation and transport and all that. Most people watching this video are from North America, specifically BC, as the channel name suggests
We have done the trip 5 times from NZ. Not cheap but worth it. We get a large group together and share a big house. We take turns to cook saving money. We get a private shuttle from airport. Slightly more expensive than bus but more convenient. We spend 1/2 the time in park and 1/2 outside. We don't rent a car as we have bikes. We bring our own which again saves money. Yes expensive put 10 of your mates riding Whistler, priceless.
I second the concept of a bunch of buds renting a house or a condo. Much easier to coordinate as a group, and way cheaper on food as you stay away from restaurants. One thing to note, you might be on vacation but your neighbours might not be and have to get up early to get to work. Party responsibly.
@@chrzzzzz not 100% sure at this stage. Probably Amish. We have postponed next year's trip due to the Fitz lift upgrade. Ashame but a long way to go to stand in a queue and have trails closed.
Coming from someone that lived in Whistler for all of the 2022 summer season your list of tips were right on the money. I’ll just add that there are some very good trails on the Blackcomb side of the Whistler area such as Dark Crystal that are definitely worth checking out. Also if you ever run out of groceries, the Independent in the Rainbow area of Whistler has much less of a markup on food.
Whistler is a great way to find(make) problems with your hardtail bike. After two 2 days of riding there, I found I needed a new back wheel, cassette, and crank set.
What an awesome video! We have kids and downhill ski so when we visit a resort we use a plug-in water heater to boil water for Ramen (ala college days). We also have this little egg-sandwhich maker that we got for $19 (US$) that we make breakfast sandwgiches with. The bowls of oatmeal and some fruit are super easy, barely an inconvenience, and healthy. Also, don't forget a boot dryer for rain days so your gear can dry out.
Only thing I really disagree about is the trip down the river of golden dreams in an inflatable boat. It's glacier fed so if your boat gets popped by the bushes on the sides or underneath you, you're now stuck in a freezing cold river with few good places to get out. Plus you need to know to go when it's not too low. Fun to watch as always!
Wow, you just saved my 20yo who has lived there for a year a good lashing, lol. I've visited twice, and that sounded amazing, but we did the loggers lake hard hike, and swam there, so thank you very much because shiza, that was cold
For the bike rentals i can recommend Arbutus Routes, they have yeti knolly and status for 120 to 140 per day, slightly below average price and a perfect occasion to try out some nicer boutique bikes. PS also one of the few shops that allows its enduro bikes on the lift
I ride mountain bikes to get away from people and enjoy the outdoors for only the cost of my physical labor. The bike parks are a special place in hell for people like me: absolute heaven at the cost of heavy anxiety and your savings account. Great video!
I'm the same but if you avoid the summer it's not bad. I find riding mid-week in May/June to be the best as most of the crowds are at work/school, the mountain hasn't been trashed due to Crankworx and the trails aren't dried out like they are in the summer.
There are bike parks where you won't see many more people than you would on an average ride. Silver Mountain in Idaho is awesome. Nice tech trails, and LONG runs. I've put in days there where I didn't see a single other biker other than in the base area.
@@skippylegrandgourou2069 Except when Whistler closes Creekside for the entire season but then still charges full ticket prices! But yeah I agree, Creekside is a fantastic area to ride and as Eric mentioned in his video they have free parking!
Eric, I've only been to Whistler back in the early 2000s and even then the trails outside the park were so much fun. Jump forward 20 years and I couldn't agree with you more about hitting the trails outside the park unless you are a jump junkie. Stress less ride more! Stay safe.
I love mountain biking, my dream is to start hiking. Here in Brazil there are many trails, but unfortunately bikes and accessories are extremely expensive, I'm trying to get my bike for two years, I'm still saving money, one hour the dream will come true.
As I live in the UK what I would do is sort all my stuff out before I leave so get health insurance and hire a condo before I leave then find the cheapest flight to Vancouver which will be an arm and a leg then get the bus to Whistler then spend the other arm and a leg on I nice meal and a couple of beers An early night for the next day of shredding lol
For Whistler Valley fun you can't beat Dark Crystal to Bring on the Weekend via Yummy Nummy and Land of Confusion. Pretty much an all day adventure with more rock rolls than you can shake a stick at
Don't forget to strap a spare tube to your frame not for you because you came prepared with DH or DD tires and fresh sealant but to keep your unprepared friends moving
I think you should put together a bike tour I think a lot of people would go on it thanks for all your content I’m glad you guys made it back from all your travels fairly safely I hope you Yuka heals up quickly
The best bikepark for the money is Les Portes du Soleil, it is bigger, way cheaper than Whistler, world class trails, less line ups and more variety of trails.
It's too bad this place is on the other side of the world from me! Part of the allure of Whistler is that it is geographically close to the USA. I can't imagine travelling so far just to ride a bike park.
Thank you so much for this video. I know how to get to Vancouver, thanks for the information for getting to Whistler and all your other pointers. Whistler is on my bucket list and being 45 I should get going soon LOL. I don't think I would but I guess taking my Giant Anthem XC bike is a bad idea? lol
Agree September is best but trails can be blown out a bit by that time of year. Get a condo or suite hotel and dine in. Have a few beers then do limited drinks and eats out.
I went to Whistler for two weeks in September this year, and although the weather was nice, you are right! All of the trails from A-Line, Crank It Up, even Dirt Merchant were caked top-to-bottom with braking bumps and potholes in the corners. I've been to Whistler twice, both in September, but I'm thinking of going earlier next year. I'd really like to try the trails in Squamish and in the North Shore of Vancouver. I'm not sure how I'm going to do that without a car, though!
@@Patrico-tl3md I think that's what I'll do next year, because I reaaaally want to visit the trails outside of Whistler. Last year, I rented a car just outside Vancouver for $180 for a whole week. This year, I couldn't find a rental for less than $500 per week! Rental prices have absolutely skyrocketed! Another option is to drive, but I live in Alaska, so it would be a long drive down.
If you group is big enough, the private airport shuttle is the way to go, can save money and dam it is easier. But then you have no way to easily get down to say Squamish. I will say rental cars were much cheaper this September, than the prior one.
Excellent video. If you are a mountain biker a trip to Whistler (at least) once in your life should be a requirement. Squamish is awesome on the weekends.
I wanna go to Whistler bike park but it just snowed today in Alberta. Going to Vancouver island for Christmas though so I think I’ll be able to ski in Whistler for a day or two
that meant is not worth it, I'll stick to my Texas trails and spider mountain , I can't probably go 20 times to spider mountain or Bentonville for one trip to whistler, thanks for opening my eyes.
Just beware that September in Whistler can be wet. This year was dry but it rained a lot in September, 2021. The trails themselves are fine to ride rain and shine but not everyone like riding in the rain and deal with all the mud afterwards.
Whistler one day. I’m lucky to have Sun Peaks a quick skip away. Next year I have another dream: Revelstoke! Either the big long pedal up that I will need to get into shape for, or a heli-drop ride. Maybe their park too, but that wasn’t the bigger draw for me
I went summer snowboarding on the Whistler glacier in 1994 for 2 months. Lift tickets were $60 per day even back then. I can’t imagine now. I looked at real estate prices in Whistler village recently. The cheapest condo is 500k. All houses basically start at 800k upwards. It’s insanity.
We use to go to Whistler back in those good old days & we could rent a house on the mountain..huge house, for around $75/person for 4 or 5 nights with about 10 people. Beautiful homes with everything but I don't remember how much lift tix were, probably only about $60
I think I'll drive from the mid west USA with a small camper with my own bikes and tools, and stocked with food and drink. then we can split the gas and food 4 ways.
everything youve said in this video is spot on i was there just at the end of august for the first time and had my nukeproof mega which is 170mm travel and was an amazing experince deffo need to work your way up by the end of the 4 days of riding i was able to actuly hit some of a line with speed and was clearing c more easily would of loved longer there will deffo be back if i get that chance
My dreams are very expensive.
Bruh😂😂😂Yes
Money buys happiness
@@copify733 damn right
Tbh Whistler is okay but super expensive for what it is, i still prefer Les Portes du Soleil. Whistler's lines up are insane and next year it will be worse because they are changing the Fitzimons chairlift.
@@skippylegrandgourou2069 oh yeah it’s cheaper to fly from North America to France and get accommodation and transport and all that. Most people watching this video are from North America, specifically BC, as the channel name suggests
We have done the trip 5 times from NZ. Not cheap but worth it. We get a large group together and share a big house. We take turns to cook saving money. We get a private shuttle from airport. Slightly more expensive than bus but more convenient. We spend 1/2 the time in park and 1/2 outside. We don't rent a car as we have bikes. We bring our own which again saves money. Yes expensive put 10 of your mates riding Whistler, priceless.
Those ebikes are going to be expensive excess baggage on trip #6. Or will you go Amish?
I second the concept of a bunch of buds renting a house or a condo. Much easier to coordinate as a group, and way cheaper on food as you stay away from restaurants.
One thing to note, you might be on vacation but your neighbours might not be and have to get up early to get to work. Party responsibly.
@@chrzzzzz not 100% sure at this stage. Probably Amish. We have postponed next year's trip due to the Fitz lift upgrade. Ashame but a long way to go to stand in a queue and have trails closed.
@@bestdayevermtb2 How much would you say average per person? looking at going from welly
@@WilliamCronin I would say $5000 to $6000 for 2 weeks. Could be more with inflation especially if you did heli ride or ate out alot and drank alot.
Great video! What I find most annoying about Whistler is when they close some of the lifts but still charge full price for the tickets!
Still cheaper (and better) than anything DISNEY.
Yes! totally agree
totally agree
Tbf though just 20 years ago and more Disney parks were awesome now it’s men dressed like princesss
I've been to Whistler over the years to snowboard but oh man the bike park has become a major bucket list visit for me. Thank you for those tips!
Coming from someone that lived in Whistler for all of the 2022 summer season your list of tips were right on the money. I’ll just add that there are some very good trails on the Blackcomb side of the Whistler area such as Dark Crystal that are definitely worth checking out. Also if you ever run out of groceries, the Independent in the Rainbow area of Whistler has much less of a markup on food.
Posting this video the same morning we’ve got 3” of fresh snow outside was just mean, Eric. Just mean. 😵💫
It actually snowed a bit in Whistler!
Whistler is a great way to find(make) problems with your hardtail bike. After two 2 days of riding there, I found I needed a new back wheel, cassette, and crank set.
What an awesome video! We have kids and downhill ski so when we visit a resort we use a plug-in water heater to boil water for Ramen (ala college days). We also have this little egg-sandwhich maker that we got for $19 (US$) that we make breakfast sandwgiches with. The bowls of oatmeal and some fruit are super easy, barely an inconvenience, and healthy. Also, don't forget a boot dryer for rain days so your gear can dry out.
I have been to whistler twice and havent ridden the park at all. So many great trails in whistler and within a 30min drive.
Only thing I really disagree about is the trip down the river of golden dreams in an inflatable boat. It's glacier fed so if your boat gets popped by the bushes on the sides or underneath you, you're now stuck in a freezing cold river with few good places to get out. Plus you need to know to go when it's not too low. Fun to watch as always!
Wow, you just saved my 20yo who has lived there for a year a good lashing, lol. I've visited twice, and that sounded amazing, but we did the loggers lake hard hike, and swam there, so thank you very much because shiza, that was cold
For the bike rentals i can recommend Arbutus Routes, they have yeti knolly and status for 120 to 140 per day, slightly below average price and a perfect occasion to try out some nicer boutique bikes. PS also one of the few shops that allows its enduro bikes on the lift
They seem like a good company. I've ordered stuff from them online. They also sent me some coasters that I use :)
Great and different video about Whistler! “The key here is to have fun and avoid the hospital” 😂😂😂😂 sooo true!
I ride mountain bikes to get away from people and enjoy the outdoors for only the cost of my physical labor. The bike parks are a special place in hell for people like me: absolute heaven at the cost of heavy anxiety and your savings account. Great video!
I'm the same but if you avoid the summer it's not bad. I find riding mid-week in May/June to be the best as most of the crowds are at work/school, the mountain hasn't been trashed due to Crankworx and the trails aren't dried out like they are in the summer.
There are bike parks where you won't see many more people than you would on an average ride. Silver Mountain in Idaho is awesome. Nice tech trails, and LONG runs. I've put in days there where I didn't see a single other biker other than in the base area.
It is better to go there in June and ride creekside, way less ppl than the main village.
@@skippylegrandgourou2069 Except when Whistler closes Creekside for the entire season but then still charges full ticket prices! But yeah I agree, Creekside is a fantastic area to ride and as Eric mentioned in his video they have free parking!
you are me lol
Eric, I've only been to Whistler back in the early 2000s and even then the trails outside the park were so much fun. Jump forward 20 years and I couldn't agree with you more about hitting the trails outside the park unless you are a jump junkie.
Stress less ride more! Stay safe.
I love mountain biking, my dream is to start hiking. Here in Brazil there are many trails, but unfortunately bikes and accessories are extremely expensive, I'm trying to get my bike for two years, I'm still saving money, one hour the dream will come true.
September 2023 it is then. Cheers from Alberta!
I love how he’s wearing a berm peak jacket
As I live in the UK what I would do is sort all my stuff out before I leave so get health insurance and hire a condo before I leave then find the cheapest flight to Vancouver which will be an arm and a leg then get the bus to Whistler then spend the other arm and a leg on I nice meal and a couple of beers An early night for the next day of shredding lol
This is the video i’ve been waiting for. Money saving tips on how to make the bucket list destination closer to reality.
For Whistler Valley fun you can't beat Dark Crystal to Bring on the Weekend via Yummy Nummy and Land of Confusion. Pretty much an all day adventure with more rock rolls than you can shake a stick at
3:23 Cameo with Jordan Boostmaster and Skills With Phil!
don’t forget Van Cam at 0:22
I’m Swiss and I can’t believe them prices 😂
I'm from the UK and think those prices are ridiculous too!
Great video 👍🏽
I'm considering racing at the EWS Whistler this upcoming year, thanks for the tips!
You may have to qualify for the 100, not sure about the 80
Great video. I just went for first time at end of September. Rented a Santa Cruz V10 from evolution.
Don't forget to strap a spare tube to your frame not for you because you came prepared with DH or DD tires and fresh sealant but to keep your unprepared friends moving
My friend and i did a day trip from seattle to whistler and back! crazy fun day, got about 4-5 hours of riding in.
I could only dream of going here
Me too!! I'm banned from Canada
A video that I didn't realize Desperately needed to be made! Thanks!
Man one day Ill have the time to get to Whistler during the summer! Looks awesome guys
Im going to whistler with my friend this summer this is perfect timing thx😁
Good stuff! I’ll definitely re-watch this when I finally head that way.
I will bring my hard tail with a Cush core in the rear wheel
Great video. Great!
Thanks for this video. Dreaming about going there since i was 10y 🤤👌
The Worecester Bike Park!
I think you should put together a bike tour I think a lot of people would go on it thanks for all your content I’m glad you guys made it back from all your travels fairly safely I hope you Yuka heals up quickly
I'd love that too. A Route66 style crossing America utilising Free Trails.
Great video! I’ll definitely rewatch it if I someday get my wish of a Canadian MTB holiday.🤞🏼
Thanks for this sir. As a foreigner looking to visit soon this is super useful.
Very well explained, I am from Madrid and here We have La Pinilla bike park which is great for me.👍
The best bikepark for the money is Les Portes du Soleil, it is bigger, way cheaper than Whistler, world class trails, less line ups and more variety of trails.
It's too bad this place is on the other side of the world from me! Part of the allure of Whistler is that it is geographically close to the USA. I can't imagine travelling so far just to ride a bike park.
Thanks for the tip! I might be in Nice, France this coming summer. Are there any other great riding regions near Nice?
I inspired to you and the Van girl Yuka.
More bike rides and videos to come
One fine day...all the way from Malaysia.
Nice video!
Holy moly, $80 just for walking around, man i feel my Sphincter tightening already
I literely can't wait for you to upload your videos. Im a huge fan♥️
Amazing! And great tips! Was that Yuka that I heard?
It's way to expensive for me. But here in europe we have some sick mountains to. 🤙
Here for Yuka
Good stuff Eric! Heading out from PA next year ... This will definitely save me some money!
Thank you so much for this video. I know how to get to Vancouver, thanks for the information for getting to Whistler and all your other pointers. Whistler is on my bucket list and being 45 I should get going soon LOL. I don't think I would but I guess taking my Giant Anthem XC bike is a bad idea? lol
If you are planning to ride either the jump trails or anything steep then its best to have a better bike!
Awesome video BCpov, lots of great tips, and that's coming from someone that lives here. You gave away the Day Olds secret though?? 😜😂🤟
Haha! That day old plate is always loaded!
@@BCpov totally, though that depends on how badly they overestimated the late bar crowd and baked too many the night before.😂😂
Amazing tips! Can't wait to use them.
Luckily I'll never be good enough to ride whistler so I don't have to worry
I can't even ride at all. Maybe 10+ yrs ago I could have but still wouldn't have been able to make the trip.
Great video. Been waiting for this one !!
Great video and great bike park but I'm not even planning to visit north America in my lifetime 🤣🤣🤣
Agree September is best but trails can be blown out a bit by that time of year. Get a condo or suite hotel and dine in. Have a few beers then do limited drinks and eats out.
Imo June is the best, trails are still mint and way less ppl. This year the trails were so dry and destroyed.
I went to Whistler for two weeks in September this year, and although the weather was nice, you are right! All of the trails from A-Line, Crank It Up, even Dirt Merchant were caked top-to-bottom with braking bumps and potholes in the corners. I've been to Whistler twice, both in September, but I'm thinking of going earlier next year. I'd really like to try the trails in Squamish and in the North Shore of Vancouver. I'm not sure how I'm going to do that without a car, though!
@@johnnyvivic8730 Rent one man..or better yet just drive yours there!! Bring whatever you want & put a bed in back
@@Patrico-tl3md I think that's what I'll do next year, because I reaaaally want to visit the trails outside of Whistler. Last year, I rented a car just outside Vancouver for $180 for a whole week. This year, I couldn't find a rental for less than $500 per week! Rental prices have absolutely skyrocketed! Another option is to drive, but I live in Alaska, so it would be a long drive down.
Welp, better take up hiking.
Thanks for a really insightful video.
dang, so you're saying the best time to go was last month. perfect lol
Would love to visit whistler for a week but it’s so expensive from the uk, anyone want to start a group and spread the cost a bit 😂
Good info Eric. 👍
If you group is big enough, the private airport shuttle is the way to go, can save money and dam it is easier. But then you have no way to easily get down to say Squamish. I will say rental cars were much cheaper this September, than the prior one.
Excellent video. If you are a mountain biker a trip to Whistler (at least) once in your life should be a requirement. Squamish is awesome on the weekends.
I live in Washington so the drive up and camp are pretty cheap. I spend most the trip outside the park but a couple of lift tickets aren’t to bad
Super informative video. Would love to see more from other places you've travelled.
Also if you have a car, Pemberton is often good when Whistler is too crowded or too wet
...good vid ...FYI don't do the River of Golden Dreams if the water is too high ...u may get stuck in the tunnel
I wanna go to Whistler bike park but it just snowed today in Alberta. Going to Vancouver island for Christmas though so I think I’ll be able to ski in Whistler for a day or two
Thanks for the great tips.
Love you vids dude 🤙
I need to get saving 😂
that meant is not worth it, I'll stick to my Texas trails and spider mountain , I can't probably go 20 times to spider mountain or Bentonville for one trip to whistler, thanks for opening my eyes.
Spider mountain huh? That's in Texas?
Open in the winter?
@@Patrico-tl3md yes is open as long as the weather permits, check out their website and is also lots of videos on TH-cam
Just beware that September in Whistler can be wet. This year was dry but it rained a lot in September, 2021. The trails themselves are fine to ride rain and shine but not everyone like riding in the rain and deal with all the mud afterwards.
Whistler one day. I’m lucky to have Sun Peaks a quick skip away. Next year I have another dream: Revelstoke! Either the big long pedal up that I will need to get into shape for, or a heli-drop ride. Maybe their park too, but that wasn’t the bigger draw for me
I’m also trying to get out to revel stoke. They probably don’t have the same lift lines as in whistler
Excellent info, thanks 😊
I went summer snowboarding on the Whistler glacier in 1994 for 2 months. Lift tickets were $60 per day even back then. I can’t imagine now.
I looked at real estate prices in Whistler village recently. The cheapest condo is 500k. All houses basically start at 800k upwards. It’s insanity.
We use to go to Whistler back in those good old days & we could rent a house on the mountain..huge house, for around $75/person for 4 or 5 nights with about 10 people. Beautiful homes with everything but I don't remember how much lift tix were, probably only about $60
Those are some quality tips👌👌
I've done a couple hostel trips in winter, can get down to about $90 a day excluding seasons pass
Great video 👊🏼
Whistler making a fortune 🤣
This was a super valuable vid
September it is.
Which of the beginner lines would you say are the most fun out of just the beginner lines
Well done!
I live in Whistler
my country has very small mountains (highest 312m)
so no mtb parks :(
YO sweet video, anyone know how late can you push it in September? We talking early to mid September?
dreamland 😉
Very interesting 👌
reality pricing ... excellent
I gotta say the ticket prices are cheap for how good the bike park is compared to California.
Parking no longer free in off season folks.
I think I'll drive from the mid west USA with a small camper with my own bikes and tools, and stocked with food and drink. then we can split the gas and food 4 ways.
yeah even renting an camper van or something similar looks a good idea
just stealth camp dude, it costs only you tent and is an experience in itself. Steve wallis knows all
Food is the same price in Ontario. Well. The milk you showed is. 😂
whistler during the winter is pretty expensive
Great !!!!!!
everything youve said in this video is spot on i was there just at the end of august for the first time and had my nukeproof mega which is 170mm travel and was an amazing experince deffo need to work your way up by the end of the 4 days of riding i was able to actuly hit some of a line with speed and was clearing c more easily would of loved longer there will deffo be back if i get that chance
The only problem when going to Whistler in September is that the gondola is closed and some trails aren’t available