Whistler with no time

andytheaussie · 05-10-2005, 01:59 PM

I could have placed this question in the Whistler for Virgins thread but didn't want it to get missed. I'm heading to Toronto on business in June and will have a 2 night stop off on the way home. I could stop in LA but that's boring.

I was thinking I could fly to Van. I'd fly out of TO Thursday afternoon and stay in Vancouver that night, then Friday morning hire a care, drive to Whistler and ride for the day. I then stay the night a Whistler and drive back to Van Saturday arvo to fly home.

This means I'd really only have the Friday to ride Whistler - after driving up.

So, here's my question. Is it worth doing or will it be more trouble than it's worth? I absolutely can't stay any longer than that. If I could I'd stay a week and check out Fromme but I don't have any flexibility...

any thoughts would be a huge help.

Rexthespeedster · 05-10-2005, 02:58 PM

Do it.

Also, look in to the bus lines or your Whistler hotel may run a shuttle service to/from the airport.

Rat · 05-10-2005, 04:01 PM

If your in a crunch for time Id skip the whitler trip and rent a bike at the cove and ride the piss out of the north shore for 2 days. more riding and less screwing around.

EndoKing · 05-10-2005, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rat

If your in a crunch for time Id skip the whitler trip and rent a bike at the cove and ride the piss out of the north shore for 2 days. more riding and less screwing around.

This man has a good point. That ends up being a lot of driving for ~6 hrs of riding. You could ride Fromme on the Friday & maybe even sneak in a couple shuttles on Seymour on the Saturday.

Phelonius · 05-10-2005, 05:18 PM

Make sure you buy an Insurance policy before you ride either place though dude. The carnage suffered by tourists is pretty epic each summer.

Mike_JRA · 05-10-2005, 05:23 PM

DO IT!! Both options would be worth it.

andytheaussie · 05-10-2005, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rat

If your in a crunch for time Id skip the whitler trip and rent a bike at the cove and ride the piss out of the north shore for 2 days. more riding and less screwing around.

I have been considering doing just that - to be honest, I've always wanted to ride the real shore. But, at Whistler, everything is there. I can jump on a chairlift and ride to the top then ride down again. If I ride the Shore, I may or may not be able to hook up with other riders/a shuttle etc. Might blow 2 days for a couple of runs...

EndoKing · 05-10-2005, 11:16 PM

Hm. If you really only have one day to ride, you might be better off to go to Whistler. But if you can ride Saturday, you should try to hit the shore. You could still go to Whistler on the Friday, drive back the same day & get a couple laps in on Seymour on Sat.

You'd sleep really, really well on the plane. That's for sure.

Dude · 05-10-2005, 11:18 PM

Shore you need a guide. Whistler- although far more pricey- can be conquered solo. Plus, the experience will be worth it. What's a bit or driving when you have a plane to sleep on?

andytheaussie · 05-10-2005, 11:25 PM

You both make good points. I'd love to ride both if possible. Might be tough to fit it all in, but prolly worth it. I'm not too worried about the dollars - just wanna come ride if possible.

BrettW · 05-11-2005, 12:17 AM

If you've only got a day I'd go the Whistler option. PM me if your interested in hooking up for a ride.

andytheaussie · 05-11-2005, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BrettW

If you've only got a day I'd go the Whistler option. PM me if your interested in hooking up for a ride.

hey Brett - if it comes off I'll definitely drop you a line - be good to hook up with somebody there. After a summer of riding Buller, I'm looking forward to hitting a hill with more variety.

If I go it'll be around 3rd or 4th or June. You be there?

BrettW · 05-11-2005, 12:45 AM

Just, arrive on the 1st. Hope you can make it, you wont be disappointed. (except that you cant stay longer)

.243racer · 05-11-2005, 12:48 AM

brettW, you still in sydney?

BrettW · 05-11-2005, 12:51 AM

Yep, for the next 3 weeks

05-10-2005, 01:59 PM	#1
andytheaussie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 161 Rep Power: 1049	Whistler with no time I could have placed this question in the Whistler for Virgins thread but didn't want it to get missed. I'm heading to Toronto on business in June and will have a 2 night stop off on the way home. I could stop in LA but that's boring. I was thinking I could fly to Van. I'd fly out of TO Thursday afternoon and stay in Vancouver that night, then Friday morning hire a care, drive to Whistler and ride for the day. I then stay the night a Whistler and drive back to Van Saturday arvo to fly home. This means I'd really only have the Friday to ride Whistler - after driving up. So, here's my question. Is it worth doing or will it be more trouble than it's worth? I absolutely can't stay any longer than that. If I could I'd stay a week and check out Fromme but I don't have any flexibility... any thoughts would be a huge help. __________________ I'm broken - not just cracked around the edges.

05-10-2005, 11:16 PM	#8
EndoKing Sorry... I can't do that Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Downtown VanCity Posts: 664 Rep Power: 35	Hm. If you really only have one day to ride, you might be better off to go to Whistler. But if you can ride Saturday, you should try to hit the shore. You could still go to Whistler on the Friday, drive back the same day & get a couple laps in on Seymour on Sat. You'd sleep really, really well on the plane. That's for sure. __________________ I'm quitting organized crime; from now on I'll stick to the regular kind.

05-10-2005, 11:18 PM	#9
Dude Finding my baseball Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Langley Posts: 2,488 Rep Power: 363449	Shore you need a guide. Whistler- although far more pricey- can be conquered solo. Plus, the experience will be worth it. What's a bit or driving when you have a plane to sleep on? __________________ ***Disclaimer: this post is in no way, shape, or form intended to insult anybody, anything, any animal, any lifeform, or non lifeform, or otherwise, of any kind.

05-10-2005, 11:25 PM	#10
andytheaussie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 161 Rep Power: 1049	You both make good points. I'd love to ride both if possible. Might be tough to fit it all in, but prolly worth it. I'm not too worried about the dollars - just wanna come ride if possible. __________________ I'm broken - not just cracked around the edges.

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05-10-2005, 02:58 PM	#2
Rexthespeedster Always coming up short Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Yellow Submarine Posts: 671 Rep Power: 51640	Do it. Also, look in to the bus lines or your Whistler hotel may run a shuttle service to/from the airport.

05-10-2005, 04:01 PM	#3
Rat I like the way you roll Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Cambie at 7:00PM Posts: 11,091 Rep Power: 3366845	If your in a crunch for time Id skip the whitler trip and rent a bike at the cove and ride the piss out of the north shore for 2 days. more riding and less screwing around.

05-10-2005, 05:18 PM	#5
Phelonius Human Auger Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Burnaby Mountain Posts: 299 Rep Power: 0	Make sure you buy an Insurance policy before you ride either place though dude. The carnage suffered by tourists is pretty epic each summer.

05-10-2005, 05:23 PM	#6
Mike_JRA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brackendale Posts: 415 Rep Power: 13390	DO IT!! Both options would be worth it.

05-11-2005, 12:17 AM	#11
BrettW Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Burnaby Posts: 26 Rep Power: 0	If you've only got a day I'd go the Whistler option. PM me if your interested in hooking up for a ride.

05-11-2005, 12:45 AM	#13
BrettW Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Burnaby Posts: 26 Rep Power: 0	Just, arrive on the 1st. Hope you can make it, you wont be disappointed. (except that you cant stay longer)

05-11-2005, 12:48 AM	#14
.243racer . Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 8,262 Rep Power: 11937	brettW, you still in sydney?

05-11-2005, 12:51 AM	#15
BrettW Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Burnaby Posts: 26 Rep Power: 0	Yep, for the next 3 weeks

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