Long lines today (Saturday June 23)

[walrus]

Dear Mr. Whistler Bike Park

What was with those long line ups today? Why didn't you open the Gondola? Paid a lot of good money to stand around most of the day.

[Rosscofat]

yup it sucked... did 2 runs.. and then whent home.. pretty much SUCKED :(

[Straw]

I thought the gondy was still under construction?

Anyway, a busy day in Whistler is better than a sunny day in Ontario.

At least you guys have mountains!

[TrailNinja]

I got in 7-10 runs. and the Gondala will be open on the 30, when the upgrades and shit is done

[SkunkworkS]

lol

[funkendrenchman]

Dear Mr. Whistler Bike Park

What was with those long line ups today? Why didn't you open the Gondola? Paid a lot of good money to stand around most of the day.

Did you try to ride after 5 PM?

[Jaysin]

come on up to silverstar, 11 pure epic runs!

[KenN]

You realize that the gondola was being repaired/rebuilt? Did you notice on the whiteboard at the lift that the gondola and Garbanzo will be open next weekend?

Kn.

[bcbud]

I said it before I'll say it again, try and get here during the week, no lines to be seen....

[doktor dan]

You realize that the gondola was being repaired/rebuilt? Did you notice on the whiteboard at the lift that the gondola and Garbanzo will be open next weekend?

Kn.

saw that aswell. Can anybody confirm this?

I don't know what was going on yesterday. Until 4pm or so I sometimes had to wait up to 20 min. But after the rain left evrybody left aswell and there were no more lines.

[DUDEONABIKE]

Did you notice on the whiteboard at the lift that the gondola and Garbanzo will be open next weekend?

Kn.


Yay, I can't wait for both!

[bcbud]

saw that aswell. Can anybody confirm this?

I don't know what was going on yesterday. Until 4pm or so I sometimes had to wait up to 20 min. But after the rain left evrybody left aswell and there were no more lines.

its on the board at the bottom of the lift, how much more confirmation do you need. The gondy has always been scheduled to open the 30th, no if ands or buts......no matter how busy the bike park got.....the gondy ain't running til Saturday....

[Cooper]

garbo open saturday aswell? pft I dont believe it.
Its looking snow-less from what I can see.
Cant wait for gondy. Shoukd really even out the crowd.
Or just ride later in the day, which helps.

[cove_boy]

u think this is bad wait till crankworx wow thats why im bring my hardtail

[motorp]

We have been honest with everyone at the start of the season:
1. Gondy has to be repaired
2. We warned everyone that it will get busy
3. We asked everyone to plan their riding accordingly - ride early, ride late or ride during the week if you can.
4. Gondy will be back in action June 30th, this Saturday.

We don't like the fact that some of you had to stand in long lines, but there is nothing we can do about it. Sorry.

On a happier note - Garbo WILL open on June 29th, this Friday.

[M@M]

wahooo. Hooray for full whistler action!

[GeoffG]

On a happier note - Garbo WILL open on June 29th, this Friday.

Oh my fuck. That's just going to be a huge mess. You can still see snow on the lower parts and I bet it's still covered at the top.
ps. I didn't even bother riding Saturday. The lines were too long. Thank god I live here and have nothing to do all week during the day:lol::???:

[bcbud]

I bet lower Garbo will be prime, Sidetracked, lower Freight Train, Too Tight mmm should be good after the mud at the top.....

[JasonM...]

oh lucky me, it opens the day after i leave for vacation

[The Janitor]

OOOhhhhaaa, can't wait for the top 2/3rd's
Triple hump in the wet.....kick it up!

[GeoffG]

i like skis

[Cooper]

I am so incredibly stoked for garb!
I didnt even ride for the past 5 days, its been messy.
I will be up tomorrow though!

[seand]

We have been honest with everyone at the start of the season:
1. Gondy has to be repaired
2. We warned everyone that it will get busy
3. We asked everyone to plan their riding accordingly - ride early, ride late or ride during the week if you can.
4. Gondy will be back in action June 30th, this Saturday.

We don't like the fact that some of you had to stand in long lines, but there is nothing we can do about it. Sorry.

On a happier note - Garbo WILL open on June 29th, this Friday.


This Saturday was the longest I have seen the lines get so far, and even then, if you get creative with your riding (maybe rally trails you don't normally take) you can maximize your time on the mountain. Plus, the singles line moved quickly all day Saturday. It got empty later in the day...and for those around on Sunday, there was nobody riding...felt like a sunny midweek day :)

You guys have done a great job with everything...thanks!

[gooch]

2+many+tourists

[the Master Plan Dan]

come on up to silverstar, 11 pure epic runs!

In deed... was killer fun both days... by Sunday afternoon... we got to do continual runs...

The trails up there are mint, RedBull stuff is crazy smooth!

Congrats to the winning team and open the closed one please.

Silver Star has created a bench mark...

Super RAD trails... and no line ups... killer vibe and great riding!

Roakstar, World Cup... mmmm.... Double Dog...

Killer!

Oh but I also love Whistler and will be stoked when the upper is open.

Keep up the good work guys... the Trails in Whistler were sick last Sunday!

[bryce mcl]

Go to Sun Peaks. Its full of super fun single track and there are no line ups at all. You bike right onto the lift. The only time I have ever seen a line up was on opening day and thats because it only costs $2. Soooo many fast single track trails!!!!

[newgirl]

super long lines saturday but later in the day not too shabby.

MPD you still on next weekend in K-Town?!

[synchro]

i was there sat and while standing in the line some hot blonde chic just walked up to me and gave me a big kiss! what an awesome weekend.

[Lady Gravity]

i was there sat and while standing in the line some hot blonde chic just walked up to me and gave me a big kiss! what an awesome weekend.

she must have thought you were someone else

[synchro]

she must have thought you were someone else

no, in fact she even said "hey! you're that sandwhich guy from nsmb!"

[seand]

she must have thought you were someone else

I saw that! And nah, "she" had the right dude. I saw "her" using a urinal in the men's room at the irish pub later that night. Suddenly it made sense!

[the Master Plan Dan]

I saw that! And nah, "she" had the right dude. I saw "her" using a urinal in the men's room at the irish pub later that night. Suddenly it made sense!

My thoughts exactly!

blAHAHAHHAHAHA!

[Cooper]

lines got a little lengthy today. Was pretty good.

[synchro]

I saw that! And nah, "she" had the right dude. I saw "her" using a urinal in the men's room at the irish pub later that night. Suddenly it made sense!

shhhhh :shhh:

master plan dan doesn't want that made public

[Stuminator]

Made 3 runs with my son & then another 4 by myself. That's right about the single line-it went fast. One tough trail was Devil's club. Not usually tough, but with the greasy ladders it was pretty hard not to let the back tire slide off.

[Cooper]

Made 3 runs with my son & then another 4 by myself. That's right about the single line-it went fast. One tough trail was Devil's club. Not usually tough, but with the greasy ladders it was pretty hard not to let the back tire slide off.

Yeah, that trail always takes a while to dry. Wasnt too bad in parts though.

[xriest]

i was going to head up but i checked the web cams and said screw it....the lines were backed up all the way to the end of the metal fencing/dividers
how long was the wait in line approximately today?

[Cooper]

i was going to head up but i checked the web cams and said screw it....the lines were backed up all the way to the end of the metal fencing/dividers
how long was the wait in line approximately today?

like 7 minutes. Wasnt that bad and it was smaller then bigger every run.Singles was fast though. Jut did longer tech runs instead of a rip down a-line right back to the lift line.

[synchro]

i was thinking that life must be hard when it's too difficult to stand around chattin with yer buds for 10-15 minutes while you wait for a 7 min ride up to access 1000ft of vert of some of the funnest trails around.

[Cooper]

i was thinking that life must be hard when it's too difficult to stand around chattin with yer buds for 10-15 minutes while you wait for a 7 min ride up to access 1000ft of vert of some of the funnest trails around.

exactly, I totally agree

[newgirl]

i was thinking that life must be hard when it's too difficult to stand around chattin with yer buds for 10-15 minutes while you wait for a 7 min ride up to access 1000ft of vert of some of the funnest trails around.

totally. It was really difficult standing there taking in all the eye candy....




meaning Transitions, Glory's, Santa Cruz V10s, sigh.

oh ok and Synchro too.

[Rosscofat]

I saw you syncro :) hahaha

it sucked but i was already bummed for other reasons

[Geologyboy]

Go to Sun Peaks. Its full of super fun single track and there are no line ups at all. You bike right onto the lift. The only time I have ever seen a line up was on opening day and thats because it only costs $2. Soooo many fast single track trails!!!!

You gotta be kidding. Sun Peaks needs to figure out what they are doing. Only every fifth chair was set up for Bikes and we spent 35 minutes in line covered in misquitos at ~3:30pm (The hill closed at 5pm). We did one run then said screw it. It is one thing to be waiting in long lines, but it is another to wait while four empty chairs pass by. (plus the quad was only set up for three bikes with no singles line).

That said, my ticket was 2 bucks, so can't really complain, but after riding whistler all week monday to friday, that Saturday was a shock.

[Lady Gravity]

You gotta be kidding. Sun Peaks needs to figure out what they are doing. Only every fifth chair was set up for Bikes and we spent 35 minutes in line covered in misquitos at ~3:30pm (The hill closed at 5pm). We did one run then said screw it. It is one thing to be waiting in long lines, but it is another to wait while four empty chairs pass by. (plus the quad was only set up for three bikes with no singles line).

That said, my ticket was 2 bucks, so can't really complain, but after riding whistler all week monday to friday, that Saturday was a shock.

that's too bad. they used to load the bikes onto the chairs (one hanging, one laying on the seat) but i guess they're not doing that anymore.

[xriest]

that's too bad. they used to load the bikes onto the chairs (one hanging, one laying on the seat) but i guess they're not doing that anymore.
laying on the seat??!?
no thanks

[Mr.Peanut]

fuck DH on weekend, whistler DJ's own the clit! When i move up full time im just gunna dirt jump on weekends and dh on weekdays. your stupid unless you think like me.