Comfortably Numb, Whistler Trail Guide

[@mattpenney6527]

My Man, You deserve more subscribers for sure! Great Content. Cheers from Calgary

[@bkxc]

Thanks hoser, I appreciate it!

[@Whitesnake2]

The descent is sooo much fun. Great video!

[@bkxc]

It was a blast! Thanks dude

[@johnseifert6927]

Just found your channel and subscribed today. I just started mountain biking again this summer and have seriously caught the fever. It's great to just be out there alone with the trail or with a few good friends. And when you're done with the ride it's such an awesome feeling...usually a beer or two after is nice as well. Looking forward to more content and bike/gear reviews!

[@bkxc]

Welcome aboard, John! It's a fantastic sport and my obsession!

[@mesk412]

That trail looked amazing. There is some great riding here in western PA, but this is just majestic. Some day I will make it to Whistler!

[@bkxc]

Thanks man! It's a great one.

[@mattanderson3052]

Hey this is cool, I rode this a day after you (after I did the half marathon). Unbelievable views! I started at 7am, and finished at noon. Just remember having nothing left in the tank other than incredible memories.

[@bkxc]

That's awesome! What a way to follow up a long ass run!

[@trevor42699]

You are a maniac. That trails looks incredible, just like all the other trails around there. I looked at the Strava times and it's crazy that someone did that in 2 hours.

[@bkxc]

Thanks man, I take that as a high compliment!

[@trillsouthernpimp]

"it's the closest thing to Zen that I get in my life... you're working so hard that there's no energy left to focus on anything else"

[@bkxc]

:D

[@Whitesnake2]

Heard that!

[@PeterCPRail8748]

That is real north shore riding at its best. The climbs, descents, massive rock features, built wooden features, and the crazy switch backs. Glad you loved it and survived the pain. Well worth it I bet. I am itching to go back to BC for another bike trip, it's been 14 years for me since I have been there last.

[@bkxc]

Such a great trail! Dammmmn, 14 years is a lifetime! Get your ass back there!

[@PeterCPRail8748]

Oh I am planning on it in the next few years as family commitments ease up a bit. I live in Ontario so I ride all the great trails I can here, the closest I get to big mountain riding is Quebec as most of the epic rides like Mount St. Ann is 6 to 9 hours drive for me. You have to try East Coast Canada trails some real nice ones for sure.

[@PeterCPRail8748]

Oh I am planning on it in the next few years as family commitments ease up a bit. I live in Ontario so I ride all the great trails I can here, the closest I get to big mountain riding is Quebec as most of the epic rides like Mount St. Ann is 6 to 9 hours drive for me. You have to try East Coast Canada trails some real nice ones for sure.

[@JuanJuan-te8fk]

Beautiful! I'm an AM rider from Colombia. Planning a trip to Whistler, seen amazing trails over there. Stay safe!

[@TimFromWales]

That view 10 mins in! I need to get to BC/Whistler...

[@bkxc]

Pretty amazing! Definitely one of the rides I want to do again sooner than later.

[@zpirryz]

Excellent videos. Hope you grow bigger and hit more amazing trails! Keep the nice work, you've got yourself one more subscriber.

[@bkxc]

Thanks bud! I appreciate it!

[@eonicks]

Just happened upon your channel. Great videos. Nice seeing videos of many of the trails I've ridden. I'm in the east bay. Cheers

[@bkxc]

Awesome, stick around, plenty more great trails to come!

[@camodudemtbh7594]

Thanks for getting out your comfort zone on this one bro, outstanding.

[@bkxc]

Thanks!!

[@shannonessers1723]

I need to go to Whistler!!!! that looked like so much fun.

[@bkxc]

Tons of fun!

[@RichardAllen1296]

Awesome video Brian! Love watching your stuff man. I'm heading out to Whistler with three buddies this month. Can't wait. Keep up the great work.

[@bkxc]

Thanks Rich! NICE, you'll have a good time!

[@RichardAllen1296]

Quick question for you. I haven't gone through ALL of the comments on your videos but I was wondering what PSI you run in your tires. I know there are several variables but on a trail like Comfortably Numb what would you find yourself riding. I usually find myself in the mid to high 20's. It's always a hot topic of debate within our group. I'm off to Patreon to make sure we have more of your awesome videos to watch through the cold, Canadian winter.

[@eddarell9474]

Wow! breathtaking views, thanks again.👍

[@bkxc]

I'm so glad the camera was able to capture a little bit of how awesome those views were! Thanks for watching, man.

[@SinnfullDuck]

Man this looks fun. I gotta get out to one of these sometime. They host Innerbike where I live but its invite only. Thanks for sharing the experience.

[@bkxc]

+SinnfullDuck It was a damn good time!

[@mariosoares5739]

Keep the nice work ! I started to see your videos I'm impressed, beautiful rails !

[@bkxc]

Thanks!! I loved this trail

[@Cartsp70]

It's kinda cool after a long climb it feels good to go downhill dude ! Pain n pleasure , great video I love the views of that place !

[@bkxc]

Yeah man, this was such a great ride

[@peterderuiter2937]

Your vids are pretty addictive, love em

[@bkxc]

Thanks dude! Glad you're enjoying them! This is an old one but I loved this ride.

[@christinesimpson1579]

I'm so inspired and impressed with your skills. I'm 61 and did a fair bit of MTB biking in my 30 and 40's all old school hard tails 26's. I thought I was fairly good but could have never in my prime took on that trail. I'm now back into it again and upgraded to a 27.5 hard tail and love it compared to my old 26's. Now I'm wanting to go full supension but still researching and the wife thinks I'm insane to spend that kind of money and my best days are behind me. I've seen how much the tech helps but you still have to have the skills. I'm now only riding 6 to 10 miles rides here in north GA which is nice and rolling hills to the foothills of the north GA Mts. I just recently went clippless too. It helps but I still get kind of nervous on the more tech stuff. May I ask which clippless you use? I went crank brothers with a platform. I love the way you talk while riding even if I could ride that I would be breathing so hard no way I could talk.

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much, I love hearing stories like this! I use Shimano XT SPD pedals. They do me right and keep me "one with the bike".

[@jacobjanuary3850]

I got pretty lost in those whistler trails. I eventually found my way back to the village but that app would of helped a lot.

[@bkxc]

Haha it's a must!

[@chameleonpogono]

Another fun trail. I enjoy going back and watching your older stuff. I know how you feel about riding and clearing your had. I'm the same way. I'd ride longer and/or more, if I could. My wife would kill me, though.

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much!!

[@Illogic69]

Would love for you to revisit this trail. One of my favorite videos you've done.

[@bkxc]

Yeah man, that would be an awesome throwback! This was one of the original POV vids.

[@chrisl6263]

if I knew you wanted a shuttle I'd have come up from Seattle to do that! just so I could chat and gain pointers on camera tricks haha. awesome vid! makes me want to come out and see that trail!

[@bkxc]

Hahaha thanks man! It's one of my all-time favorites.

[@chrisl6263]

+BK-XC yea it looks awesome. makes me want to go out there and do that too. I don't know about hot days though lol. I would love to meet people doing this too. I do need a gimbal though :/

[@bkxc]

Don't need a gimbal to have fun, and that's what matters most!

[@chrisl6263]

+BK-XC true, but the videos come out shaky. while I can stabilize some of it I can't seem to get rid of it all. how is your gimbal? I was looking at something similar to that and another brand.

[@bkxc]

The gimbal has been pretty great over the past 4 months I've been using it. I couldn't have done this channel without it, so I love it.

[@irmaalcantarabautista9204]

What a great trail and the forest looks fantastic. Here in México, we don't have that parks. I think you're pay for the trip and also where is that park? Thank you.

[@bkxc]

This was in Whistler, Canada!

[@MTBIKEXC]

Man - I wanna go there... great video, nice riding! Thanks.

[@bkxc]

Do it! Such a great ride

[@mickdundee4638]

Nice riding, steady footage👍

[@bkxc]

Thanks man! Lots more riding videos on my channel!

[@angelalvarez5149]

Their are a lot of trails named after amazing song from the 79's songs I cant recall many but I know theirs Stairway to Heaven, and Comfortably Numb, and more

[@bkxc]

Definitely a popular choice!

[@edenhill422]

Nice work. Your subs should be in the tens of thousands, with the content you put out - quality stuff. Epic trail to add to the wish list, although, I don't think my anthem sx -or me, for that matter- would be up to the challenge.

[@bkxc]

+Eden Hill Thanks man, I really appreciate it. Tell a couple friends and I'll get there! Definitely a ride that you can work towards for the bucket list.

[@irmaalcantarabautista9204]

Thank you for you're time and i ask you that park. How mucho cost the ticket of the trailers.

[@quincenye5605]

Those mountains are pretty!

[@bkxc]

They were amazing!

[@yaronmtb8848]

Great ride! And also the best song ever 😉

[@bkxc]

+Yaron Amir Hahah, nice. Thanks

[@Kittysuit]

I find it an outrage you didn't get off your bike to pet the dog. I guess the 8 thumbs down agree with me.

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, that dang dog was too busy running amok!

[@ehercules6407]

Watching this older video and for some reason this video seems more authentic than your current videos.. I know you perfected the gimbal, but I sorta miss the old bumping around of the camera..

[@bkxc]

Interesting!

[@instinct022]

What gear are you using? Full Face Helmet? Any body protection. I know you are not going that fast, but there are some gnarly rocks and little falls. Especially when you are riding alone..What are you riding 29er FS or HTail?

[@bkxc]

8:23, spandex and a normal helmet. Definitely a calculated risk, you have a good point. I think my biggest enemy that day was the heat, and being armored up would have made it tougher. That said, I try to ride in control at all times and rarely push myself out of my comfort zone, which also hurts my riding as I'm not progressing and getting as good as I should be. Lots of different pieces to balance.

[@adamc3382]

I was wondering with your experience would Bronson handle it. Btw. Awesome videos.

[@bkxc]

+adam c Ah! Sorry I wasn't sure if that's what you meant. But YES! The Bronson would handle it. I think the Thunderbolt would handle it better because it's built for this stuff, but the Bronson would take it on just fine. Thanks for watching!

[@kevin2671]

You gotta come back to ride Lord of the squirrels, new trail that takes the cake from comfortably numb as whistler's #1 epic!

[@bkxc]

That sounds awesome! I'll definitely be back in Whistler this summer.

[@swizzy475]

What is the animal that runs in the background right after 4:00?

[@bkxc]

Haha, that was the dog from earlier in the video!

[@jackb2374]

Man, I tried to record with the hyperlapse app on my iphone se on my chestie mount over the weekend, and it was an EPIC fail! App froze multiple times, light saturation issues, and overall too bumpy to upload on youtube. I think the stabilization on the app is fine for quick videos while walking, but not good enough for mountain biking. A gopro and gimbal are on my christmas list this year though, can't wait to share the trails of Richmond VA!

[@bkxc]

+jackb2374 Dang! Good effort, though. Santa will come through!

[@kaatinthehaat]

How did you like the RM T-bolt? My bike is a carbon RM Altitude. I considered buying the T-bolt but decided I wanted more travel so I went with the Altitude. FANTASTIC bike.

[@bkxc]

I really enjoyed that bike! Did a whole other video talking about it too!

[@Cartsp70]

I'm a total novice , I just wanted to know if I can fit 27.5 wheels on a 29er . and because it kind of feels a bit gangly bit big for me but it's a great bike but I just wonder if I could make a bit smaller! It was a present so no way I'm gonna change it ,😃

[@bkxc]

There are some bikes that you can switch, like the Santa Cruz Hightower, but I'm not sure if other bikes can do it

[@Cartsp70]

Nice one thanks man , I been watching your videos man awesome and I just thought "I need to get a bike and get the hell outta here" went to Haldon forest here in uk , the best time ever , dropped my water about 2 km into the trail but I made it back to the car Super stoked , thanks for the inspiration, keep up the great work 👍🏽👍🏽✌🏽🇬🇧

[@cameronkeogh4177]

You ever ski? I skied whistler just in March of this year!

[@bkxc]

Yes! I dig skiing

[@scottroznos]

Is it as hard to fallow the trail as it looks? Fun to watch vid....

[@bkxc]

Not too hard! There were a couple spots where it's a little confusing but you just stop and look around and I found it every time.

[@ch3ckm4te480]

Sweet channel man I love it! excellent footage gnarly trail for sure

[@bkxc]

Glad you found me! Plenty more to come!

[@ch3ckm4te480]

+BK-XC This channel is exactly what the doctor ordered lol both of my bikes are in the shop right now and it's killing me watching your awesome footage is like therapy man! Haha

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, fantastic!

[@stumpe3942]

Hello! Thanks for cool videos. No boring shiet, just nice trails. What would you say about 27.5 or 29? I know its personal preference, but since u tested many bikes id like to ask. :) greetings from Finland!

[@bkxc]

Hey Tuomas, welcome! I haven't ridden enough 29ers to really make a determination, but if you watch my S-Works Enduro 29er video I had an absolute BLAST on that bike!

[@beau4307]

Which biking gloves do you prefer to use? This trail looks like a total ball buster man.

[@bkxc]

I really like the HandupGloves bkxc.bike/wearing

[@bullseye0112]

You are really good with tech rock sections. just started riding that stuff and it's harder then it looks. do you stay completely off the front brake?

[@bkxc]

Thanks man. Hmm, I think I've always got a little brake going.

[@bullseye0112]

BKXC me too, but OTB is inevitable occasionally haha

[@jbhann]

That looked like some massive drop offs over the rocks. How do you prevent from going over the bars?

[@bkxc]

They're scary but everything is meant to be ridden. Once you do a few they get easier and less crazy.

[@neilgooders6758]

Do you ever run into wildlife out on the tracks?

[@bkxc]

Very rarely!

[@ChillyWilly72]

blisters? sounds like you need some new grips....cut to the grip shootout....I'm partial to odi rogues....great job, that was a long ride....I'll get there one day

[@bkxc]

Haha, it was a demo bike, but I guess I could bring my own grips and put them on! Thanks man, it was a great ride.

[@ChillyWilly72]

+BK-XC 😊 joking aside it was really just another channel idea, if your gonna make the channel your bread and butter your gonna have to up the content, get the ads going, increase....blah, blah, blah...more words....blah, blah...im sure u know....you got this...👍

[@bkxc]

Hahah yup! Always open to new ideas!

[@naghma5932]

Nice ridding

[@karstenhannes9628]

Awesome trail! Which bike do you ride? SC 5010? I am looking for a trail bike that is still a good climber and need some inspiration ;)

[@bkxc]

Thanks man! I ride a Bronson, but the 5010 is REALLY good! Get a test ride and you'll be able to tell if you like it.

[@garymccormack1654]

My first time riding CN I broke my Marzocchi 55s(double stanchion failure) 12 km in on the uphill step section. Thankfully it was an uphill section otherwise I would've been sponsored by a cosmetic surgeon. Unfortunately I had to hike the other 13km with my front wheel and fork remains zip tied to my Camelback. A rude introduction to a great trail. After some new forks it became my favourite trail in Whistler. Outerbike is now Thinbike and run by true dirt lovers. Big shout out to Grant Lamont at Whistler Bike Guides.

[@bkxc]

Holy moly! Such a bad place to have a catastrophic failure! It's a great trail, though

[@mtbing666]

Looks like your enjoying the Gimbal

[@bkxc]

Definitely! Can't ever go back.

[@ombra306]

U carry bear spray or wisthle?

[@bkxc]

Nope!

[@HeretiCflow]

My exact thought. I'd be a bit terrified riding through these forests all by myself.

[@mattanderson3052]

I DID carry bear spray while riding this. Never know who's around the corner...

[@trailjunkie7302]

Almost hit a bear at Copper Harbor this past summer near the top of Flow.

[@Burner-Adventure-Chronicles]

who was more scared? :)

[@Cartsp70]

Hey Bri which did you prefer OC or the loop ? Both looked cool 😎

[@bkxc]

I like this Comfortably Numb ride a ton!

[@Cartsp70]

Yeah looks awesome too ! I tried a size L 5010 today as I thought mmm my size M Hightower is too small , ...... god dang it man the 5010 size L is NO BIGGER THAN MINE WTF ,,, !, 😂 the dude in the shop was like " Er yeah it's LONGER NOT TALLER hahah 😂😂😂, ,!

[@TheShotgun67]

Great ride, thanks for upload.

[@bkxc]

Thanks for watching, man! Plenty of other ride videos on my channel if you want to see more.

[@tonyarvanitakis6457]

Absolutely amazing !

[@bkxc]

+Tony Arvanitakis Thanks! It's a great one!

[@irmaalcantarabautista9204]

Thank you for you're time and also. How much you hace yo pay for triple.

[@jidoe]

Just rode this trail a couple weeks ago. Tough but worth it. Amazingly smooth video! You using a gimbal?

[@bkxc]

+jidoe Yeah, using the Feiyu Tech Wearable Gimbal, it's great. Use it in all my videos!

[@joshcooper4337]

Grate vid!! What bar width do you have?

[@bkxc]

Thanks dude! I guess this bike had 800mm but I don't remember

[@joshcooper4337]

ok thanks!!!

[@xcmatt9284]

Hey Man, I'm just starting out, Got some gnarley footage today. Time to edit it, what do you use to edit?

[@bkxc]

Nice! I used Final Cut Pro, but iMovie is awesome as well.

[@xcmatt9284]

Hey thanks man, mind if I ask what you use to get that sick BK-XC white logo in the beginning?

[@PixelBanger]

I clicked thinking you were gonna be shredding the bike park with a gimbal, but gladly watched your shredding of that epic XC trail. Looks awesome with the gimbal mount...and pretty damn tech! Did you even ride the bike park while there?

[@bkxc]

+PixelBanger Nice! Glad you enjoyed it. I did ride the park, check out my Norco Range test ride video, that was in the park. Really enjoyed the technical park stuff, Top of the World wasn't open yet, next time!

[@PixelBanger]

BK-XC Awesome, great videos. I rode Top of the World last year and it was a blast, highly recommended! Taking another trip there next week!

[@bkxc]

Thanks for the love! Just checked out your channel real quick and glad you survived being shot at, YIKES. Have a blast up in Whistler!

[@SlicedProduction]

Amazing video! How do you record the audio so well and what gimbal do you use? Is it annoying to wear during the ride?

[@bkxc]

Thanks man! The GoPro is naked so the regular microphone picks up great sound. Yes, it's annoying.

[@jfkusa123]

You should switch to flats for a month and do a video comparing flats vs clipless. I know it's kind of beating a dead horse, but I love hearing other people's experience with both pedals.

[@bkxc]

+jfkusa123 That's a pretty good idea. I rode flats for a while when I first started and my shins got so damn beaten up I'm scared to go back. Pretty happy with clipless, but I like testing and comparing!

[@Cartsp70]

Hey I'm a new subscriber ,great videos , I just got me a SANTA CRUZ lc10 29" live in U.K. So just saying hi 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽🇬🇧

[@bkxc]

Welcome aboard!!

[@christopher.j.m]

would you recommend riding that trail N to S, or S to N?

[@bkxc]

I've only done North to South, but I think it would also be enjoyable South to North. I'd like to try it S to N next time.

[@ryanwevans]

rad video mate. thanks for uploading.

[@bkxc]

Glad you liked it!

[@ianhenderson3491]

this is an amazing trail

[@bkxc]

One of the best!

[@MrGreyLeaf]

Great video bro , aloha from Hawaii on my stationary bike

[@bkxc]

Thanks Sean! Nice way to watch, pedaling along!

[@the-Fern]

what is the name of the village u stayed at?

[@bkxc]

I stayed at the Carleton Lodge when I was in Whistler.

[@the-Fern]

thanks.

[@jdoe3006]

thats dedication right there

[@bkxc]

Lots of fun too!

[@P4P5]

Nice video! Great song too ;)

[@bkxc]

Thanks dude!

[@bradyessary5668]

Brian, what editing software do you use?

[@bkxc]

Final Cut Pro. iMovie works just as well, but has a few things that are limited.

[@bradyessary5668]

BKXC ...I appreciate it

[@smsd777]

What camera/ microphone? Sorry if mentioned elsewhere btw

[@Doccplayz]

You ride clipped in? or Flats?

[@bkxc]

Clipped in!

[@1josefat]

what app were you using to track your ride?

[@bkxc]

I used my Garmin Edge 500 to track my ride and then upload to Strava. But to check the trail map as I rode I used Trailforks.

[@1josefat]

I see, trail forks. thanks.

[@bkxc]

It's great, I wasn't a believer at first but now I ALWAYS use it.

[@dirtkid5584]

what bars and stem are those?

[@bkxc]

Copy/pasted from the Thunderbolt page: STEM: RMB CNC 35MM 6° X 50-70MM HANDLEBAR: RACE FACE NEXT 1/2 RISE 35MM X 760MM X 9° SWEEP

[@adamc3382]

would you ride this trail on Bronson?

[@bkxc]

+adam c I would love to but I'm not planning on heading to Whistler again this summer.

[@JoaoFerreira-nw4yh]

hi, do you feel safe ridding alone?

[@bkxc]

Yep!

[@ryand121984]

Yup! riding my road and mtn bike is my YOGA. #PainandPleasure

[@bkxc]

Haha, sweet hashtag!

[@dirragon1]

Sick trail.

[@bkxc]

One of the best!

[@dskordo]

great vid. thanks for posting.

[@bkxc]

Thanks man! Appreciate it.

[@JasonRothman]

Nice vid. Looks like fun

[@bkxc]

Thanks! Tons of fun!

[@JasonRothman]

+BK-XC what should I get a 2013 trek remedy 9 or a 2011 trek session 88

[@bkxc]

Sorry bro, I haven't ridden those bikes!

[@topoluc12]

Your gimball stabilizer thingy turns a little slow in my opinion

[@bkxc]

Yeah it definitely has some lag.

[@knysna83]

They all do that mate.

[@topoluc12]

bataleon Nah not that much

[@dennisjones3413]

nice vid & tough trail

[@bkxc]

Thanks man! It was a good one.

[@thomasdrayton7879]

No need for a water purifier; I grew up in BC and drank the water from streams all the time without any problem.

[@louju68]

Nice vidéo man ! :)

[@bkxc]

Thanks! I really enjoyed this one.

[@grega4450]

great video

[@bkxc]

Thanks!

[@grega4450]

I live on Vancouver island. We have some amazing trails here. Stevie Smith trained in Duncan (RIP).

[@bkxc]

Awesome, I need to put it on my list.

[@grega4450]

Victoria - Hartland and Partridge/ Duncan - Mount Tzouhalemtranslate and Prevost (DH) 150 trails aprox on the 4 mountains. Videos on Trailforks. Worth the drive. :)

[@bkxc]

Fantastic, I love specific suggestions.

[@margaritasavko7126]

Duuude you on lycra?

[@bkxc]

Hell yes

[@jexpo6703]

So cool!

[@bkxc]

Thanks man!

[@sHaDyBcRaZy]

Nice!

[@bkxc]

😬👍

[@jimborghini2761]

those views!!!

[@bkxc]

It's a great one!

[@k2rider1964]

I rode this solo in 2018 after a bunch of reported bear sightings and I was sure that every sound I heard in the forest was going to be my last.

[@ClaysOnYoutube]

Why am i watching this while my bike is broken and i cant ride? Why must i torture myself?

[@bkxc]

Gotta have that motivation to get back to where you were!

[@thedeath1839]

Nice vid

[@bkxc]

Thanks!

[@ragiwarmbear]

I know you love your sugary sugar bombs while riding. Have you ever tried a low carb high fat way to eat? I have been fat fueled for years and though I am not as fit or hardcore a rider as you I can do 4 or 5 hour rides without having to eat all the time. If I am going to be going hard in bursts I add in some carbs but mostly out I am running under 70% of max effort I run on fat and save the blood glucose for the hard bits. I wonder if other riders are doing this.

[@bkxc]

Yep, most of my normal diet is low carb, with more protein and fat. It's when I hit the trail I kind of reach for the goody snacks. Always looking to tweak things!

[@herlinastevens9474]

did pink Floyd build that trail

[@bkxc]

Yes he did.

[@mtbbuddys2545]

thats the way i like the trials .....

[@bkxc]

Me too! Lots of technical stuff and HARD riding.

[@keenanbartlome8153]

Opportunity to play comfortably numb missed