Lord of the Squirrels is a Stunningly Beautiful Lap

[@MAEBikr]

Drives me nuts when people do not get off the trail when they stop!

[@HankBizzle]

Ignorant ass holes. Not one of them even had the decency to apologise or anything.

[@supergreg72]

I had the privilege of riding this trail in august and the memory will stay with me for a long time. Perfect day, perfect bike, perfect weather, 2100m vertical climb. Pure joy all the way down!

[@DaleStone]

Super rad, same story as my first time up there!

[@pacasad7373]

Title sums it up nicely, stunningly beautiful surrioundings, absolutely amazing

[@Hornish]

Awesome, It was such a great day. You passed by me just before the big group up there, I was pretty sure it was you when you said thank you, such a fan of your videos. Was my first time there, but definitely not my last. My legs was so sore the day after that!!

[@DaleStone]

Haha no way! That's awesome. That day was absolutely amazing up there, no crowds to speak of!

[@therisinghope]

The landscape perfectly matches the name of the lap.! No doubt about that!

[@SwolePapi15]

This video pretty much sealed the deal that my next bike is going to be a sight. Seems like the perfect do it all bike, climbs decently and looks like itd be just as at home in the bikepark

[@LaughingSaint66]

but only if the Sight comes with Dale as a riding instructor then it would seal the Deal!!!🤣

[@knordberg]

What an amazing trail. The scenery on the top was stunning. Thanks for sharing it.

[@StonedMTB422]

i worked in whistler for a season in the winter i loved it im currently working to get back to the town full time and cant wait to explore more, hopyfully ill be back in whistler for a vacation in july ive never been there in the summer time cant wait to ride bikes in the mountains

[@jackpittens796]

Need to add that to my bucket list. Thanks Dale.

[@DaleStone]

Absolutely!! August and September are relatively safe bets for when it's open.

[@michaelsummerell8618]

What an absolutely epic trail - both in the length of it, but also the stunning scenery you're taking in as you fly by... I would so love to just sell up and go move to Canada... you guys are so spoilt with such stunning natural beauty.

[@SimonSaysMTB]

I did this over the weekend! Insane and amazing climb and even more amazing descent.

[@Americkslander]

"8/10 pucker' had me floored XD

[@Biggummysmile]

Oh man what a beautiful trail and great video Dale thanks 🙏

[@motojaymo6653]

Epic! Thanks for posting! Hoping to get to Whistler some day but never heard of this one and for good reason I guess. Trail Forks says 5000 ft climb just to drop in. I'd probably have to camp on the way up. Lol. Looks way worth the suffering though!

[@waynekibbler2710]

Damn Dale that is a beauty! I thought you mean the lake at the top but the views and variety of terrain, man that is special.

[@DaleStone]

Definitely my favourite adventure-style ride in the world so far!

[@glpf5]

Such a beautiful trail. I live in VT and we've got some fantastic singletrack but nothing that compares to that. Your quads must be toast, as well as your brakes, by the time you get to the bottom! Thanks Dale.

[@DaleStone]

Ring fingers were absolutely toast and the brakes had failed significantly. Surprisingly not much else to report!

[@dank3823]

Fantastic riding! Sure enjoy seeing you passing people and enjoy the longer vids.

[@DaleStone]

This trail was EMPTY this day. Absolutely blown away to have most things more or less to myself.

[@MTBZenMaster]

What a fantastic trail. Will put this on my wishlist. Thanks for sharing 😎🤙🏾

[@harryls1283]

I know this was 2 years ago, but, what a beautiful trail. Never know Whistler had this hidden gem. 🤙

[@DaleStone]

Ha! I just rode this this afternoon, hilarious timing.

[@lynxg4641]

Man, thank you for this great trail preview of what has to be the absolutely, most amazing trail I have ever seen, definitely to the top of the bucket list of to ride trails around the world.

[@DaleStone]

Cheers, come get it!

[@lynxg4641]

Definitely once the world returns to a little bit of a more "normal". This gives me a good reason to want to join the Whistler trip next time, guys were seriously bummed this year got cancelled, but gives me the chance to further continue rehab on my broken knee to get ready for next time. Any chance you can give stats for this entire loop; climbing distance and feet, descending? Have looked at the WORCA PDF and some other resources and it looks like a lot of climbing over not too far a distance, so would be a big one it seems.

[@DaleStone]

@@lynxg4641 40km, 1500m. To and from Function Junction ("Whistler Interpretive Forest" parking), including Rush Hour, Happy Hour and Last Call.

[@lynxg4641]

@@DaleStone thanks for the info, much appreciated, can now understand why no one wanted to do it with my friend on their last trip :-D So, definitely put it down as that's what you're doing for the day with the mileage, climbing and all those fantastic views to take in.

[@Oper8or]

I keep coming back and watching this ride. Its such a gorgeous place. I really wish the national park here would open some of the trails up and let us ride areas like this.

[@RiderDon]

Very smooth and high quality video..awesome 👍🏼 been there a couple of times too. I may go again before the summer ends 😬

[@zmolls]

Great video thanks! Riding this next week and you've got me extra stoked!

[@DaleStone]

🤘🤘

[@kevinmcarthur3614]

I caught a left pedal on that rock at 12:21 and got bucked last year but was fine. This trail is so Flow Jank, its amazing.

[@erikgriffioen6230]

Will have to ride this next year. Was still closed when I was in Whistler at the end of July. You must be pushing it hard on the downhills as your heart rate is up there. Don't think my heart rate reaches anywhere close to what it would be on the uphills. Great video as always

[@DaleStone]

I can pretty comfortably sit around 190 on the climbs, so this is relatively taking it easy on the descents haha. Cheers!

[@cogetoergo]

Great ride. Did it last season. will again this season. I didn't have brake fade issues, but then I stop to smell flowers from time to time. Pull my bike off the trail... before I do, however.

[@DaleStone]

Excellent choices all around haha.

[@bgiunta2773]

dang.. that was a cathartic experience

[@fivetool]

Beautiful trail.

[@mtbc-trailsmihajlovic8909]

Great ride buddy I was there last year but have to go soon before snow fall on alpine :)

[@DaleStone]

Get it before the end of September!

[@viperrules24]

4:10 You have a whole field on either side of you, yet you decide to plop down and have a picnic in the middle of the trail 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@DaleStone]

It's always a party on the trails brother! 🥳🍻 Just not usually that kind of party...

[@viperrules24]

@yo yo actually that's a good point. Good to stay off the sensitive plants

[@cogetoergo]

There's the problem with group rides right there, then. It's not just two bikes... it's ten. Travel light. Leave eight of your friends at home.

[@MTBMcPhee]

Epic video, that trail is bucket list material! I had planned on visiting Canada to ride next year but it's not looking like that will be possible with the state of things

[@DaleStone]

Hopefully the planet has been saved but I too am not crossing my fingers...

[@Qinhaocheng]

Looks even more fun than top of the world + no joke! The climb to summit is intimidating though.

[@DaleStone]

I actually haven't done TotW, you have me there haha. I'll show you this one next time you're out!

[@hobmarg]

Way better than TOTW. Honestly only the first section of TOTW is interesting/fun (I know they are working on rebuilding stuff after it).

[@Milkdudsandpancakes]

Man what I’d give to ride something like this...looks killer 👍

[@Chubacca838]

Just... wow.

[@alexandrucovaliov8989]

4:08 Oh... look, there is a market on the trail... I never knew there are so many mountain bikers that don't know to now stay on the trail... You were a very good gentleman not to slap with some comments to them for their behavior.

[@jcklondon91]

"Here I come, here I go." - Ludacris

[@paulgiles7456]

Traffic jam on the trail. 🚦😂

[@DaleStone]

Prime bicycle fixing location, apparently. 🧐

[@alexr6ag]

amazing trail 🤙🏻

[@RthereNEusernames]

Lmfao, "uhhh excuse me", you're just as flabbergasted as I am at how oblivious those people fixing their bikes in the middle of the damn trail were at the 4:20ish mark, smh... What GoPro are you using Dale? Great quality as usual man. Thanks to you I've got a plethora of places I need to check out when I head out west lol.

[@DaleStone]

🤷‍♂️ Everything on the yellow bike has been filmed with a Hero 8 Black. Seems to work pretty well! And yes that list always gets longer...even living here...

[@RthereNEusernames]

@@DaleStone Awesome! Would it be possible to ride my FS2 in parts of BC? Or would you recommend renting something?

[@DaleStone]

I think you could make it work for most places out here. Definitely wouldn't want to take it to any lift access bike parks or send any massive hucks, but anything pedally should be just fine!

[@hobmarg]

It's stupid, but at the same time there are signs and general etiquette in the alpine is not to wander around off trail because you could damage sensitive plants (dunno how relevant that is in Sproatt, I think the only concern is the water supply for Whistler up there).

[@raulgarafulic3313]

awesome video quality

[@darrinkulyk9560]

AMAZING Vid SO DOING That Definitely This Summer 😎

[@DaleStone]

Likely not open by then!

[@darrinkulyk9560]

Yes Was thinking That End Of July I guess 🙃 Will Definitely Be Epic . Will End Up doing It Once a Yr Thinking 😎

[@99MrJ99]

Nice, you should go do an out and back adventure on rainbows end, then do full jaws and surfs up. Super killer run. no helis right now so hardly anyone is on the trail :)

[@DaleStone]

That's a very interesting idea! Not sold on the huge hike a bike but the lack of crowds sounds pretty great...

[@99MrJ99]

@@DaleStone The hike up wasn't too bad actually. Once your into the meadows its quite nice. Went up from ricks roost then flank and up the other day and a couple other riders. 3-4hrs up from parking lot.

[@DaleStone]

Not crazy at all! Appreciate the directions, will add it to my ever growing list!

[@TinusTheFlyingV]

This was looking like "The Never Ending Trail". But unfortunate, it did :-( Riding in paradise for sure it was :-D

[@phreadi]

Any loop advice? I’ll be there next week and want to ride this. Apologies if it’s already in comments I’m on my phone and can’t figure out how to search comments.

[@DaleStone]

It is a harder ride than numbers alone suggest, good luck!

[@phreadi]

@@DaleStone could I squeeze it in around three hours or would it be much I get ride time than that?

[@DaleStone]

Not a clue how fit you are, you know yourself best.

[@Ffaitt]

Silky riding, silky voice, trail of dreams.

[@DaleStone]

😂

[@DuttyDuppy]

Jj....0

[@nicks3337]

THAT is the kind of trail I was fantasizing about before taking up mountain biking this year. Glad I found your channel... you are opening up a new world to me. Not sure my skills are quite there yet, but maybe by September 2021 I’ll be ready to give this epic route a go. Keep up the great riding! BTW, in one of your replies I saw you reference bike types for parks. I’m still learning, but am eager to hit Whistler Park next Spring. I’ve got a Giant Trance X 2. If you’re familiar with the bike, yay or nay for the park? I wouldn’t be doing anything too big... heck, drops and jumps on the blues still tend to be ride arounds a for me.

[@DaleStone]

Stoked to hear that, I'll see you up there in 2021 then! I personally wouldn't take a Trance level bike to the bike park. I suspect the bigger issue won't be features, but the relentless of the braking bumps that persist throughout the year. You'd be able to get by for sure, but it'll wear you down quicker!

[@nicks3337]

I’d love to see you blow by me on your yellow bike next September! About suitability for bike parks, just a clarification - I have the newly reintroduced for 2021 “X” variant of the Trance. It’s got more front and rear travel (150mm/f and 135mm/r) than the regular Trance, but not as much as the Reign. You may have known this, or if not, these specs may not be enough to change your answer, but I thought I’d point it out. If still nay, I have no problem renting.

[@DaleStone]

Of course there is a spectrum from "absolutely do not attempt" and "too much bike". I would say that FOR ME, 150mm is the threshold for having an enjoyable time, and 180mm would be for frequent use. The worst case is your day is a little shorter than expected, so try it and see what you think! A familiar bike is also the best bike.

[@nicks3337]

Good to know you like 180. When researching bikes before buying I wasn’t really sure what was appropriate and how much downhill I’d be doing. Well, I’m doing (and loving it) more than I expected. Will file your thoughts away and see where the next 6 months of progression bring me and maybe whether a new bike might is a consideration. Now to watch that drop of yours!

[@DaleStone]

For what it's worth here, when I moved to BC I got a 170mm bike as "it'll handle everything!" I've gone down to a 150mm and had more fun overall, as I'm not a bike park guy and the overwhelming majority of my rides are better off because of it.

[@akammer1000]

Great video! Looks amazing up there. This is on my bucket list for sure! How long did the loop take you?

[@DaleStone]

Took me 4.5 hours at a decent clip with Rush Hour, Happy Hour and Last Call, and LOTS (ha) of photos.

[@DavidW73]

"8 out of 10 puckered!" around 5:10 - classic. Great riding Dale. Thanks for bringing these beautiful trails to us. What is your typical speed when riding on the flats? This ride looked fast.

[@DaleStone]

I don't really know "speeds" all that well. I remember it was a pretty solid segment time!

[@eigerultra6478]

Very nice

[@DeluxeChipmunk]

What a trail. As someone who’s brand new to biking, what’s the best way/path to get to the start of this trail?

[@DaleStone]

If you're talking physical path, park at Function Junction, climb the roads to Sirloin and Darwin's, then head up Into the Mystic into the alpine. If you're talking skills progression, if you're comfortable on most North Shore blacks and can put out a 1500m day when necessary, you're ready!

[@DeluxeChipmunk]

Dale Stone thanks! Definitely added to my bucket list as my skills improve, hopefully next year!

[@TheHidben]

I thought the trail was closed for this 2020 season! cant wait to ride the trail...Do you know until what date is open? Thanks and awesome videos man!

[@DaleStone]

Opened up days before the long weekend, and will remain open as long as the snow stays away! Best guess is that September is a relatively safe bet...

[@TheHidben]

@@DaleStone Thanks Dale !

[@BermUnit]

09:45 - magical lol

[@austinnoll2869]

Wow, yet another amazing trail! You just don't get tired do you, lol. I have to ask, what kind of tires do you run?

[@DaleStone]

I belieeeeve this was with DHF front and Rekon rear! A good, exciting summer combo haha.

[@austinnoll2869]

@@DaleStone that's exactly what I had on my kona Honzo hardtail I just sold. Love the rekon! Thx for the reply man

[@ericcartmansstrengthandpow5960]

"Hey." - Dale Stone

[@DaleStone]

why many word when few do

[@Puddinghead]

Why would you block the trail like that? You would think one of the group would of had some common sense.

[@HoryzonPlaysTM]

is it ideal to go on a trail in large groups like u encounter?

[@DaleStone]

Ideally not solo.

[@Sadokist]

7 on chin running wide? Or super wide?

[@DaleStone]

8 black on chin running superview!

[@jk2302]

Awesome video dude. Question about helmet choice...How do you feel about climbing with your full face on? Do you climb with it off and put it on at the top or just leave it on?

[@DaleStone]

Great question! All of my friends think I'm super weird because I always climb with it on. Hot helmets (or clothing in general) just don't really bother me?

[@jk2302]

Dale Stone good to know, considering getting a full face, ideally lightest one I can find but I run HOT! So I’m worried I’ll be sweat through by the first pedal stroke...maybe the new “mainline”? If it really does breathe as well as they say.

[@DaleStone]

I've been more than happy with my weight of my IXS Trigger FF , even with the GoPro on it. If you can find a good deal and climb with it off it's probably worth some research!

[@viperrules24]

@@jk2302 If it helps, i have the same helmet as Dale does and I do try to climb in it as much as i can. Its surprising not that far off in terms of a half shell but I do take it off on hotter days (27 degrees+). It does get sweaty but not that much more than other helmets. Otherwise no problems at all! It does help that the helmet is super light at around 600g.

[@picard120]

how did you get to the top of trail? did you hike up there?

[@DaleStone]

Climb trail.

[@williamkerr8836]

What bikes are you rocking on this trail. Do you think a Transition spur would be massively under-biked?

[@DaleStone]

I rode my Norco Sight, but anything full suspension will be more than enough to have fun on LotS. The real fun begins after LotS on the way to where you parked... Bigger bike territory depending on your selection.

[@williamkerr8836]

@@DaleStone Thanks. I have a Ripmo AF now, but it feels like too much of a tank sometimes. I'm debating moving to a spur and this is the exact type of trails I want to ride.

[@DaleStone]

Give it a try on your Ripmo and see what you think you could get away with!

[@williamkerr8836]

@@DaleStone Once the border opens I may try that, not sure if it will be Ripmo or Spur

[@williamkerr8836]

@@DaleStone Last question... what tire combo are you running?

[@mauort6870]

Do you have your strava link for this ride?

[@DaleStone]

I keep my Strava pretty private, but it's easy to find on Trailforks.

[@mauort6870]

@@DaleStone what was elevation gain for this ride?

[@DaleStone]

~1500m including Rush Hour, Last Call and Happy Hour.

[@mauort6870]

@@DaleStone pedaling from where? I went last year to do this ride, but weather had other plans

[@DaleStone]

I usually park at Function Junction: "Whistler Interpretive Forest Lot". Pedal up the roads to Sirloin and Darwin's.

[@BenderRodriguezBender]

Reminder: Dont touch the rotor.

[@DaleStone]

Never touch the rotor... ☠️

[@BenderRodriguezBender]

@@DaleStone I do it once on my motorcycle. Bad idea :)

[@nicholasazak5653]

Party foul, no parking on the trail

[@acolour]

Looks as if you use one of the few dropper posts with virtually zero play.....I just recently got a fuel ex 8 lx and there was play in the saddle which was driving me crazy until I realized it was in the post and a mm or two is standard tolerance.

[@DaleStone]

Zero play in any of my 9point8 posts! Some other brands on the other hand...

[@TheWillberry]

“Yeah........so I won’t be coming in tomorrow”

[@DaleStone]

Considering burning some vacation days on this very trail...haha

[@TheWillberry]

Dale Stone I wasn’t kidding. Did it today. Nowhere near as fast as this but what a spectacular trail. Thanks for opening my eyes.

[@DaleStone]

@@TheWillberry that's super awesome, love hearing things like this!

[@sylviakratzsch2837]

Great video, doing it this weekend and can't wait, did you access via stonebridge or is there an easier route to get up?

[@DaleStone]

@@sylviakratzsch2837 I've always gone up the Stonebridge way. Adds a touch of distance but apparently it's much more pleasant!

[@snat6299]

Thanks for your videos, why does it pixelate every 15-20 seconds in most of your videos? Your rides are amazing just wish the pixelation would go away.

[@DaleStone]

Because you need fiber. 😉

[@dwade2006]

How u block the wind noise?

[@DaleStone]

Windslayer.

[@dwade2006]

@@DaleStone thanks

[@BirdMusicChannel]

Nice

[@roryennis96943]

Brake fade happpens easier to us bigger beasties

[@LaughingSaint66]

how many mtb does it take to change a tire!!! 🤣 and lets change it in middle of a trail must be Americans 🤪

[@claudiosbn6987]

God loves you repent for your sin and acept Jesús like your Lord and saviour if you want Jesús pay for your sins He wants to save you