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Stuminator
10-04-2008, 10:15 PM
Well, the bike park season is winding down. What are peeps general opinions of the year? Myself, I was up 5 times & may go the last weekend. Took my 11 year old son up twice with himself mostly doing CIU & B-line. Didn't get enough of the Garbo in, but improved on some other trails. I had a better time last year and felt more of a vibe.



fitchy
10-04-2008, 10:26 PM
i made it up there a few times as well. my season was full of injuries but im happy that i got some riding in. im resting for the winter here in calgary, going to university and looking forward to moving back in the spring time with they new bike.
Cooper
10-04-2008, 10:29 PM
First off, I have to say how fast it all went by! It seems like yesterday we were shovelling snow off of a-line to get the park open by the original weekend in may. I had the best season I've ever had. Last year I only got to ride until June because I got a surprise hernia and had to get surgery that prevented me from riding again until the next winter. So I definately made up for it this year! I am extremely pleased with how well this year in the park went, and Brain did an awesome job! Props once again to the WBP crew, I can only look forward to next year. I'd say the crankworx week was the highlight of my riding season of '08. Good times with everyone I don't normally see much.
Stuminator
10-04-2008, 10:43 PM
Ninja Cougar was so smooth! It was very wise to close it when wet. My main riding group only made it up once with me, which kinda sucked. I discovered Renegade this season & met alot of people from all over. We are truly lucky to have WBP & the Shore so close.
jcole
10-04-2008, 11:33 PM
How many times do you have to go to make a seasons pass worth it... Thats how many times I went.

It certainly went by quick.
waterfall99
10-04-2008, 11:54 PM
Whistler certainly was a blast this year. The trails were as fun as ever, and the boneyard layout was amazing. Can't wait for next year!
Porkchop
10-05-2008, 02:02 AM
Whistler certainly was a blast this year. The trails were as fun as ever, and the boneyard layout was amazing. Can't wait for next year!

couldn't agree more it was a great year.
fitchy
10-05-2008, 08:40 AM
it was nice too see everyone progress and get better over the season and not just in the bike park. props to justin and mitch for puttin out a great season reppin nsmb.
boardchk
10-05-2008, 10:29 AM
made it up 17 times so far....LOOOOOVE ninja coug, garbo, CIU, A line, too tight, O sin...everything. They do a wicked job there (as do patrol lol) sad next weekend is the last, I'll be there Sat and Mon.
xriest
10-05-2008, 01:26 PM
Went up 7 times, rode mostly dirt merchant - lower aline.
Hit the FT container drop for the first time. Great fun.
M@M
10-05-2008, 01:28 PM
Got 12 days in, maybe squeeze one more in next weekend. Good times all around. I really enjoyed it. Rode less and less of the jumpy trails as the season wore on.
GeoffG
10-05-2008, 01:55 PM
I rode the mountain once, even though I was there for two weeks straight. But due to bad weather and other priorities, that's all I managed to fit in.
Lady Gravity
10-05-2008, 09:38 PM
despite having my worst crash ever, i've had an absolutely amazing year at the bike park. thanksgiving weekend will make it 11 days for me (which is pretty decent considering i only have every 2nd week free). going to miss it, but winter is a time to work on trails and do other things. i'm already looking forward to next year.
Vegas Baby!
10-05-2008, 10:32 PM
Whistler season is winding up! We hit Garbo today and there was a dusting of snow across the peak only just above the top of the gondy. We rode some techy shit-in deep to little alder-fatcrobat, and it was soupy but a hell of a time. Despite Freight Train being roped off from the container jump down, we still hit the top third, then side track to rengade, too tight was sweet and of course aline crabs & DM a few times too. The tribe just got in two great weekends of back to back 20 000+ foot days and look forward to having a few more helpings before we pull the plug. Had a great end of season up here, and it ain't over til the fat lady sings!
Nobrain
10-07-2008, 01:57 PM
spend a month and that was the best ever giving a hand to Worca to build new trail riding the bike park almoste every day no big crash just fun .
This month overthere made my year i can't wait to come back

and crankworx was awesome
well now i stopped because i m over 8 000 km for the place where i want to be the deprivation will be very tough this year

I'll be back next year
the Master Plan Dan
10-07-2008, 02:32 PM
This weekend I will be there on Sat and Mon, probably hitting Pemberton on Sunday.

Great year and thanks for all those that make it possible. Some really fun times with great people.

Good times!

Dan
FlipFantasia
10-07-2008, 09:26 PM
This weekend I will be there on Sat and Mon, probably hitting Pemberton on Sunday.

Great year and thanks for all those that make it possible. Some really fun times with great people.

Good times!

Dan

if ya wanna shred some goods in pemby on sunday.....I have an idea......
Vegas Baby!
10-07-2008, 10:44 PM
Its POURING up here right now...and there's snow nearly to mid mtn! Last weekend is gonna be a wet and wild ride!
xriest
10-07-2008, 11:42 PM
suppose to be nice and sunny this friday through sunday.
I am heading up on saturday, if anybody want to take a few rips down DM-aline let me know.
Riding alone sucks
Lady Gravity
10-07-2008, 11:45 PM
Its POURING up here right now...and there's snow nearly to mid mtn! Last weekend is gonna be a wet and wild ride!

sick! hopefully the village has a laundromat :P
FlipFantasia
10-08-2008, 08:42 AM
dusting below c-side gondy this morning....much whiter above that....
Sharon
10-08-2008, 08:55 AM
dusting below c-side gondy this morning....much whiter above that....

good timing!

Guess its time to get the ski gear organized!
Cooper
10-08-2008, 09:51 AM
I'm sure once the snow really starts to fall, I'll get hyped up for snowboarding, but for now I'm interested in a longer summer!! I hope I can get up top one last time this weekend.
Sharon
10-08-2008, 10:24 AM
I'm sure once the snow really starts to fall, I'll get hyped up for snowboarding, but for now I'm interested in a longer summer!! I hope I can get up top one last time this weekend.

Check out the webcams! Wear your wool socks if you're planning on Garbo this week!
Sparkplug
10-08-2008, 10:26 AM
Any thoughts on how wet the open runs will be on Friday (assuming it clears up for Fri)? Full on rain gear for the mud fest or will DM, Aline etc dry out pretty quickly? I haven't been up in a couple weeks so I'm not sure how saturated everything is these days although I'm guessing its very wet.
Cooper
10-08-2008, 10:44 AM
Check out the webcams! Wear your wool socks if you're planning on Garbo this week!

yeah I know, long underwear underneath my pants!
will make for some great filming

Any thoughts on how wet the open runs will be on Friday (assuming it clears up for Fri)? Full on rain gear for the mud fest or will DM, Aline etc dry out pretty quickly? I haven't been up in a couple weeks so I'm not sure how saturated everything is these days although I'm guessing its very wet.

IF it clears up, lower mountain drys evry fast and DM/Aline will be mint and good to go. rain gear shouldn't really be all that needed unless heading up higher. But that all depends on how much rain we get in the next couple days...
newgirl
10-08-2008, 06:31 PM
If the weather is ok I think I am going to go for my first ride of the year after having a baby four weeks ago!! I am stoked! gotta keep it mellow though as the last ride I went on was December 15th 2007!!
the Master Plan Dan
10-09-2008, 04:50 PM
SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEET!

Oh and I am stoked that Tippie is going to be there too! (See I haven'y forgotten ya buddy! ;))

Dan
Vegas Baby!
10-10-2008, 12:52 AM
Check out the webcams! Wear your wool socks if you're planning on Garbo this week!

I'm gonna wear my wool racing singlet
Lady Gravity
10-10-2008, 10:25 AM
just the singlet?
Sharon
10-10-2008, 10:28 AM
I think he should wear just a nipple chafing wool racing Bib Short.
Vegas Baby!
10-10-2008, 08:33 PM
I think he should wear just a nipple chafing wool racing Bib Short.

A little dirty talk goes a looooong way with you firey dirt girls!
Sparkplug
10-10-2008, 08:47 PM
Well, the park was excellent today - drying up as the day progressed! Dress warm for the mornings - 2 deg in the village in the morning and heavy frost on the trails! Have a good weekend everyone... (and be sure to check out the deals as Summit - if anything is left - my carbon fibre Troy Lee for 225 - tires half price - dakine luggage 1/2 price... what a day - great riding and great deals!)
Lady Gravity
10-10-2008, 11:07 PM
A little dirty talk goes a looooong way with you firey dirt girls!

honestly, it doesn't take much
newgirl
10-14-2008, 03:22 PM
well I had two days of riding in Whis this year. Had my baby girl 4 weeks ago and it was great to get up there, as I wasn't sure it was going to happen. Was pretty funny to be all armoured up and splitting my time getting some air, and breastfeeding! Summit lent me a Flatline and I had SUCH a great weekend!!!!! Many thanks to Nina and Dan for looking after Jess so that Tippie and I could get a couple of runs in together.