GMBN's Travel Guide To Whistler, Canada | A Mountain Bike Scene Check

Arguably the Mecca of mountain biking; Whistler is a place that should be near the top of every riders bucket list. Located in British Columbia on the West Coast of Canada, over 250km of lift accessed trails offer something for every rider.
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Home to Crankworx festival and the 2010 Winter Olympics, Whistler is overrun by mountain bikers from all corners of the world every summer. They can be found riding inside and outside of the park, chilling by the lake, or in one of the many bars and restaurants in Whistler Village.
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[@gmbn]

Will you be making the pilgrimage this year when the park opens on May 17th? Let us know👇

[@lepro3310]

Global Mountain Bike Network Ohhhhhh Hell No!!!!!! I'm an Aussie and my mum is a road cyclist (errrhhhh) And Canada is pretty much the other side of the planet, so that flight an cheap in the least!! Love the content!!!

[@jackbeames7643]

I’m going to Leogang in July.

[@TheLoamRanger]

Of course I’ll be there!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@markpapke517]

For Crankworx 🤙🏻🤟🏻🍻

[@sebastianknebel1438]

We are there in June this year 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 Whistler - Squamish - Vancouver DREAMS COME TRUE 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 for the content

[@antonik753]

Going to work my ass off so I can afford to stay there for 2 weeks and ride and hike on this beautiful resort.

[@TheTonicro]

i did that in 2018

[@gogovitch66]

Same here! ^_^

[@ethanhersey-kilner1676]

just finished first year apprenticeship as a pizza chef in Australia and rewarding myself with 3 weeks at whistle and during crackworx. fuck yea time to send it

[@ignatiusbh8865]

@@ethanhersey-kilner1676 good for you

[@mikeambern6349]

Yes do more mountain bike destination review/ guides. And come to the states more!! Maybe try bentonville Arkansas!!

[@TheLoamRanger]

The braapiest place on earth 😍

[@maxnordstrom3102]

Rode downhill for the first time in my life in Whistler 2006. Couldn't even open the toilet door the day after my whole body was a mess 😂 Now I have been waiting 13 years to go back but never had the resources or the opportunity yet.. Next year I have to go 😭

[@tasoskouskos1616]

Fricking Blake dude i love him

[@WorldwideCyclery]

The few times I have been to Whistler, it has been epic and I cannot wait to get back there.

[@a.alegria4533]

The two day ticket is more expensive than my bike 😐

[@emanuelrodriguez8901]

what bike do you have?

[@mail_liw]

Probably my all-time favourite video from you guys great job 👍

[@gmbn]

Thanks William! 👍🤘

[@joeocarroll1561]

I hope I get to go to whistler one day!

[@tinidavies6531]

Well I’m moving. Backcountry awesomeness all winter and biking, hiking, climbing, paddling all summer? YES PLEASE!

[@oORaveNOo]

Ahhh whistler thank you for those last 2 years i ve been living there!

[@noelius4481]

I'm loving these scene check videos. Keep em coming.

[@mikael2748]

Come to Quebec city GMBN! We have some awesome techy trails around here, such as Mount Saint-Anne and Sentiers du Moulin! Raaaad

[@renaudmarcotte8944]

Don't forget Vallée Bras-du-Nord!

Ohhh so good guide! Whistler is new on my bucketlist!

[@basketballbenson807]

Whistler looks so much fun!

[@jackalsop759]

Love this type of video, please make more like it!!

[@thomasli2261]

Do more of these they are so fun to watch!

[@harveycasey1900]

Two week road trip MTB vacation in September with my trusty Hightower LT. 1st stop Squamish then up to Whistler for a Top Of The World wild ride then Pemberton🤗

[@sargil100]

I love it here in Canada! Super pumped!

[@BlueLineRider]

just in time. I just received my ETA today woop

[@ahmedfayaz10101]

Blue Line Rider first like in under min

[@BlueLineRider]

@@ahmedfayaz10101 haha

[@alexkerrison411]

Moved from UK to Canada in 2017. Mountain bike is awesome here! and the nature is stunning. Canada = Biking heaven

[@PixelBanger]

Just booked 7 days for the 1st week after opening. Whistler has so many awesome trails and other things to do (as Blake described). This will be my 7th year in a row. Make the trek if you can! I feel very fortunate that it is only a 5 hour drive for me...

[@Darryl1982]

Whistler is like Centre Parcs, on speed. I'd love to go there someday!

[@Weedwhackers25]

Canada is massive ladies and gents .I’m on the other side of Canada. Whistler is 4335 km or 2694 miles from where I live. Yes whistler is know as the best. But if you can’t get to Whistler there are a ton of places just as beautiful and Gnarly in The true North Strong and Free!!!! Hey at the end of the day it doesn’t matter where you ride your bike as long as you ride your bike!!

[@lilnoogied.n1120]

Awesome video. This was helpful cause in june im going to the whistler bike camp for a week!

[@MarkRDKing]

Love Whistler, was there at the 2018 Crankworx, everybody is sooo chill...Athletes are awesome, so easy to talk with. Want to go again this year.

[@toooldfortwowheels2048]

More vids, more places, all of the content.

[@PL-fh8cz]

Great overview of Whistler guys... 2 more options -- you didn't mention the trails on the other side of the valley, and you drove past a ton of great riding around Squamish on your way to Whistler. Keep on driving, leave the Squamish trails to the locals. Even though it's expensive, it's one of a handful of 4 seasons that's just as good in summer as it is in winter. 👍👍👍

[@samslichter3566]

Here’s some advice from someone who lives there: 1. Expect repairs. I ride the park on a purpose built 40lb DH bike, and I’ve destroyed rims, a chainguide, a derailleur, among other things. Keep some extra money just in case. 2. Don’t just experience Whistler. On the way up to Whistler, you pass by Mt. Seymour, Mt.Fromme, Cypress Mountain, and Squamish. Definitely consider riding the shore. 3. DONT come at Crankworx, if you want to enjoy riding, at least. Crankworx is at the peak of the summer here. The trails have enormous braking bumps and certain trails are virtually beaches. Another big factor is the smoke. For the last few years we’ve gotten forest fires near the whistler valley that brings tons of smoke and can hurt your lungs. If you want to avoid it, go early July or early September.

[@derman3658]

Thanks dude. Lash up more tips please if you think if any

[@adriankozlowski2116]

Will be there for Canada Day long weekend. Yearly trip. Followed by Silverstar. For those who don't know Silverstar in Vernon is also a great MTB resort. Lots of trails in and around Vernon and Kelowna (Canada).

[@the_spanner_ch7mp]

Love Whistler ,stayed there once with my Dad when we were Zip Trekking one day the next Whitewater Rafting and the night life love it . I said when we go back to visit my Dad in Vancouver i'm having a day in Whistler riding . Great stuff #GMBN

[@bkmontgomery]

Saw a bit of axe throwing there Blake. Nicely done.

[@tomgoldsmith5447]

Good vid Blake, keep em coming

[@gmbn]

Thanks Tom 🤘

[@FlamingWolf-dn7gr]

Love you guys keep up the good effort

[@gmbn]

🤘👊

[@howedy]

Very lucky to live here! I have to say, the trails outside the park kick ass.

[@rideallegretto1933]

It would be so cool to go to whistler👍🏻

[@Azazel518]

Guys, this guide couldn't have come at a better time. I'm off end of June for 2 weeks to Whistler, all those tips were great.only thing was it would have been good if you included Squamish in the Guide as I'm planning of a few days there. Maybe next review??? :-)

[@marcinwilusz]

yeah Whistler 2020 on my list! Thanks Mr. Blake!

[@BlakeSamson8]

Marcin Wilusz your welcome Mr Marcin

[@heyuitsmewallace]

This was great, honestly never knew whistler had more than just biking and hiking

[@RESolberg]

Another home run!👍

[@sitonka303]

This has got to be a year or so ago? Love how you guys can sit on a vid and then release it just as I'm thinking how much I want to go ride my bike in Canada! Expensive to watch? Yep...

[@jakebraun6376]

At Blake, you should hit up the Coast Gravity Park some weekend. It's on the sunshine coast, one short ferry ride away from whistler. Some say it's one of the best parks in the world 🤔 I'll let you decide 😁

[@Pushmar]

Need to take a ferry over to Vancouver Island next time GMBN

[@70HeavyChevy]

Vacation next year!

[@dimkanaki]

Good job

[@jasonvanderwarf3963]

Bucket List for sure!!!!

[@jimsam2]

love your videos, great content and i use it for entertainment

[@gmbn]

Thanks JimSam2 😀

[@loamtrailer805]

Whistler is on my list of parks to visit fore sure, as a Californian, I make it a point to ride Angel Fire bike park in New Mexico, it tickles my fancy as the premier bike park for the region of the Southwest of the USA, if not the whole USA, and it can hold it's own against any park to ride! I highly recommend that place!

[@josephplunkett3337]

Yo Blake! Maybe you could do some videos about how you Train for general riding and stuff like that, and back health and posture, flexibility etc Also, rad video as per!

[@Aggressive_Splooge]

Canada is such a beautiful country! 🇨🇦

[@tru35pineditions]

Lived in Whistler for 3 years and heading back out for a week this summer. The bike park and trails are a must but the Whistler disc golf course is also a must do i think, it's free (need your own discs.), fun and as always great views.

[@Orib_Adventures]

Thanks guys, good stuff!

[@verdonrocksphotography3510]

very nice job, love the episodes like is this one, well done

[@bradcomis1066]

Too bad about the smoke. The views in Whis are some of the best when everything is clear. Tons of great pedal up trails- Check Lord of the Squirrels it is amazing!

[@nyleshintz69]

:) from B.C. local lower mainland, Whistler/Blackcomb does wonders for the soul.

[@chrisjong8412]

More like this please

[@alexherdz4508]

El paraíso del ciclismo de montaña ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@matosch6277]

2:59 girl in the background got some moves hahah

[@makumongo]

Feel lucky to live close by. Don’t get to go as much as I would like though. It’s a true gem.

[@MtbTrailHub]

If you visit 2/3/4 weeks after crankworks they Slash the season pass by 50%!! You can save $$$s and it's usually quieter on the trails and cooler( It gets friggin hot peak summer!)

[@andygrigsby6663]

low key showing off the Ill bike stash , luv it

[@justanotherbro9794]

You must have been preparing for this video for so long!

[@alexanderslavicek6654]

Awesome video!

[@gmbn]

Thanks! 👊

[@moton410]

Its like youre Nostradamus predicting the one place I want to go visit this year and need information on.😮

[@skyla-idiot]

For other under 18 peeps out there: there are some awesome whistler bike camps where you can go with your friends and stay there for a week and go riding EVERYDAY. I personally haven't done this before but will try this summer.

[@mallillinrjkaylec.6413]

I hope I get to a point that I have a great bike and a ticket to whistler You're lucky at gmbn that you can experience all of this but I know you guys deserve it!

[@gmbn]

We hope you get to experience at some point! Thanks 🤘👊

[@schnick2596]

Gonna work as a trailbuilder in the Whistler Bike Park this season, i'm fucking stoked 🤙

[@charliekurath8900]

i want to go so badly

[@gmbn]

It's sooooooooooooo sick!

[@AlexvonderHoff]

Wow! Blake's hair grows fast!

[@BlakeSamson8]

Alex von.der.Hoff! Hahaha the magic of editing

[@ThomasSig]

Whistler is a absolute dream place to mountain bike, but you forgot to the mention the absolutely best off bike activity in Whistler - you have to go on one of the Zip line tours it’s fantastic 👍😃

[@wesleydaemen]

Damn now i want to go there even more

[@samu3818]

Nice vid i really want to go

[@rsd_mtnbiker6422]

GREAT info! We’re actually planning trip up there for Crankworx. Prices are pretty $$$$ but we’ll figure something out. Cheers👊

[@Jimmyhickey90]

I would love to see reviews on different places to stay in whistler.

[@robertlauber9021]

Blake is low-key awesome at golf and tomahawk throwing haha

[@PeterCPRail8748]

Not just Whistler but BC is the MTB mecha of the world

[@mattcucci5490]

I've been going to Whistler every summer since 2014. The bike park is my happy place! Your riding will progress more in 3 days then at home. Some things I've learned: If you have a DUI in the states Canada does not want you in their country. Theft is a big problem. Keep an eye on your gear and bike at all times. Injury's are real. US health insurance does not work in Canada. Buy Canadian health insurance before your trip. Do not stay at an air BNB that does not have air conditioning. Do not drive thru Vancouver city during rush hour. Drive up during the night to whistler. Staying at a resort is expensive but I feel its better value if you want to feel like your bike is secure and you are comfortable. ( IE hot shower/ clean beds).

[@derman3658]

Thanks for this info. Share more if ya got it dude. Considering going soon

[@mattcucci5490]

I also recommend riding a DH bike at the park. I've ridden my trail bike there and just feel beat up the next day.

[@jesusfreakcircus8597]

Yeew!

[@jacobg130productions]

I need videos of Blake on those trails, that’ll be fun to watch.

[@JustYourAvarageJoe]

iv only snowboarded there and that's wild i really want to check out the bike park

[@imajoey6594]

Absolutely AMAZING keep it up

[@gmbn]

Thanks Jackson! 🤟

[@imajoey6594]

@@gmbn I should be thanking you guys I don't want to imagine how much money and time these videos take

[@trenton8846]

I’m at whistler too lol I wish I brought my mtb

[@adrenalineguernsey5523]

looks awesome. Really want to be you guys right now

[@TrailPOV]

The riding is sick! but the prices are starting to push the local towards other trails in the area. Last time I checked peak season in winter your looking at $150+ for a day and summer your now over $75 it seems. I remember when $90 got you three days in the park.

[@ahmedfayaz10101]

Damn You people luckyyyyyy

[@laudytrap6524]

First and loving it🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@dylaneagleton3090]

The most beautiful place on earth

[@ericneumann3197]

Squamish got some nice trails too, the clouds were there because of the large forest fires around BC and Alberta. I love riding A Line and Slayer. Hope you guys checked out Garfs and Earls. Garbanzo is a nice chair, worked there tho

[@ronaldtartaglia4459]

Blake, you forgot to say "What's up beautiful people?" That's your thing.

[@derman3658]

Was getting a little tired of it liked the comment all the same

[@ronaldtartaglia4459]

Blake makes me happy

[@Misterdred3]

I‘ll be there this year from august to season end😏

[@gmbn]

🤘

[@karlotezak129]

Love the vid But when you are doing these guides you should maybe say some popural trails or some of yours reccomendations.

[@driftprism7249]

Youre awesome

[@lukerlaforest4039]

Another great one!! Whistler is the shite! Blake..glad you're not a pro golfer, that swing. Lol!

[@kaiabrahamson9327]

I’m going to be there on the long weekend

[@dillydean]

No free overnight parking anywhere near though. We had to park ages away when we did it. It was free though 🤙

[@anonymoush2947]

Hi love you guys

[@gmbn]

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[@Marine-gi8yq]

Funny. I was just thinking this very thing 2 days or so ago

[@user-xz1fj8mt4n]

it is my dream going to whistler