Whistler Bike Park Blue Trails - Complete Beginner's Guide

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After my guide to Whistler Green Trails last year, I wanted to make a video that took you on your first trip to Whistler Bike Park and a guide on how you should tackle the Blue Trails on your first day - and here it is!
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[@PaulThePunter]

Man, just can’t get enough of some blue trails! Wonder if I’ll get a chance to do a double black guide....

[@PaulThePunter]

MTB kid I sure did, and I’ve been taped up for 6 weeks. Recovered just in time for the bc bike race!

[@SoGoMTB]

Thank you Paul, saves me a lot of work for my first ever Whistler Bike Park

[@LAZERMAC87]

What is the minimum suspension you would reccomend for bike park blue trails? I really like flow and light tech trails.

[@katieb8144]

@@LAZERMAC87 About 140 mm at minimum, you will have alot more fun on 150 or 160 above though.

[@ericstenglein4661]

One of your better videos. You were relaxed and in your element. Thanks for showcasing the blue runs for us older or more mellow riders. Not all of us want to do whips and no handlers off of massive doubles.

[@PaulThePunter]

No probs Eric 👌

[@MloVisual]

damn... "Dollar Shave" hitting up every mtb youtube channel on earth!

[@PaulThePunter]

Doing the rounds :) pick up a pack!

[@chuckfinley3152]

Even the ones with beards lol

[@tuckera1879]

Well ya, awesome company has to sponsor an awesome sport!

[@chuckfinley3152]

Tucker Anderson im a chronic blade abuser and they do last a long time

[@andrewnorris5415]

SIngletrack sampler would be a coup ;)

[@thebritishbiker8197]

Full sus recommended? Pah My hardtail will be fineeeee im sure, *its even a 29er with a steel frame, same as a full sus, promise*

[@charless3816]

*ikr No full sus Needed, i just use 26 er Trinx Hardtail bike, No difference at All*

[@Erafune]

Walmart Squad unite!! Rise up against the squishy rear tyranny!

[@heji2743]

¿Is this a joke?

[@ludoms100]

Erafune bike shop fs gang unite! Rise up against the Walmart time bombs that are gonna break on their first drop

[@buzzthecob]

ludoms100 yes i dont want someone hurting themself so if you really wanna try mountain biking rent or go to an actual bike shoo

[@Mububban23]

I love and appreciate these videos of the blue and green trails. My young son and I find them really informative, we've got several years and half a globe to cover before we get to Whistler but videos like this really help with the planning for us foreigners :-)

[@ruud1234]

Next time single blacks? I haven't seen a video about al the whistler single blacks so that might be a good video idea? Love the vids!

[@PaulThePunter]

Prob give it a go!

[@rickymeng2644]

@@PaulThePunter Which single black jump trail would you say is easiest; which one is the next hardest after c-more?

[@ryancorra3995]

Ricky Meng a line is the easiest. Then freight train then side track

[@v2nohanation365]

Ryan Corra really. Excuse me if I’m wrong because I don’t really know because I’m basing this off whistlers website and the fact that the only black diamond jump trail I’ve done is A line. but from easiest to hardest doesn’t it go sidetrack, rippin rutabaga, freight train then A line ?

[@ryancorra3995]

V2Noha Nation that’s what it says but based off my opinion a line is the easiest becasue freight train get very wind affected and it’s higher up in the mountain and can become very sketchy and hard with wind. Side track is harder becasue it has some technical jank and rocks that are harder than anything on a line and rippin rutabaga is easy but very hard to clear the jumps making it hard at the same time

[@FS71999]

Just had my first day at the Whistler bike park yesterday and rode all these trails! Thanks for the video. Super helpful for a beginner that just started last November 👍

[@stevem3308]

Congratulations on some new sponsors! It's your hard work and our reward to see more of your content on a regular basis. Punter Power in action!

[@PaulThePunter]

Thanks Steve, appreciate the kind words!

[@brucemacneil]

Great video - the vids really shine when you include a solid explanation and hints for newer people.

[@PaulThePunter]

Thanks Bruce! Always try my best 😊

[@elemon2004]

Never watched the video, and somehow, my first trip to Whostler, I did these trails in the order of this video, great vid btw Paul

[@grantfeddema5332]

Great video in the fact that I’m now aware that whistler has blue trails for those of us that don’t “ride park” a lot. Thanks for posting

[@chriscameron7174]

This is awesome! Hitting Whistler in 3 weeks and these are the perfect trails for my first trip to the bike park.

[@PaulThePunter]

Niceeee! 👌

[@lamarrussell1732]

Thanks! I have no idea when I’ll go to whistler, probably in many years but when I do, I’ll make sure to rewatch this video.

[@PaulThePunter]

You are in control of when you go, just remember that :)

[@cathrinesandberg4731]

This video is just so awesome - we’re hoping to go to Whistler next year and this has just taken all the work out of what to try first - thanks!!!

[@PaulThePunter]

No probs, glad I could help 👌

[@Aggressive_Splooge]

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!! I'm heading to Whistler Next Summer.

[@PaulThePunter]

Sweet! You’ll have a great time.

[@ToogyHowser]

super awesome looking trails! Was hoping I was going to make it to whistler this year, but probably not going to happen, but when it does I'll be hitting these trails!

[@PaulThePunter]

There ya go!

[@maxsteinbeezly7904]

Had to do it. I love your vids man!

[@PaulThePunter]

Well, well done to you

[@hizzity]

This is awesome! I’m heading to whistler for the first time at the end of July, can’t wait!

[@PaulThePunter]

There ya go! You’ll have a great time.

[@andrewblain5660]

You did say “right meow” correct? If so brilliant sir!

[@PaulThePunter]

😎

[@patrickmoran8583]

Thanks for showing some of the other trails that Whistler has to offer! Nice to see something besides A-Line, Schlayer, and Detroit Rocks City.

[@PaulThePunter]

Haha yeah I’ve already done those 😂

[@jerryrig8648]

I was riding Northstar, CA bike park in the 90's with a hard tail the trails were very rough and loose had lodes of fun.

[@UrbFoxFact]

perfectly timed video and very informative. i'll be in squamish and whistler in a couple of weeks.

[@PaulThePunter]

Sweet! You’re going to have a great time :)

[@UrbFoxFact]

@@PaulThePunter i'm editing a video i made yesterday with aaron from MTBing Adventures. we rode the oat mine trail at calistoga and bumped into others. i mentioned you.....and got some hilarious reaction on camera. i'll email you when i've uploaded to my channel.

[@mattholden3053]

Coming on tuesday for my first time from scotland 🙌🏼

[@mattholden3053]

This was rlly useful

[@zachduncan7119]

Paul you should do a vid like this on some of the black runs

[@MrTonka]

Dude, i'm totally doing this the first day there!

[@PaulThePunter]

Mr Tonka maybe I’ll show you round!

[@niczoom]

Looks great!

[@jackcostelloe7121]

Would love to see an update with the progress on the Scott voltage yz. Also love the vids keep it up 👌🏻

[@Paul-tu8fg]

Good vid, Paul, and a good concept idea. I just got into park after years of xc. I’m solid on the tech, but need work on the jumps, and the jumps on these trails look like the kind I need to build confidence and hone air skills.

[@PaulThePunter]

Yup for sure! They are really well made.

[@chris7605]

Great vid ! Never been there but it's my dream some day. A complete o erview for beginner would be great like also how to get the pass, where to stay, recommendations for food, party, ... thats missing. Blue trails def. is a good start. Thank you Paul

[@PaulThePunter]

Maybe one day! For me I just prefer to focus on the riding really :)

[@TrailBikerTerryTBT]

Nice vid as usual Paul

[@chrismichael3916]

Great video man🤘

[@PaulThePunter]

Cheers Chris!

[@LECMTB]

Great video :D. I hope to ride Whistler one day. So will take this information and store it :D

[@PaulThePunter]

Get it done!

[@anthonycongiano8890]

Excellent!

[@darrinkulyk9560]

Excellent Vid Thanks 😎 Will Be First Time Up There This Summer 😄

[@darrinkulyk9560]

LOVED IT SO Much I Bought a CF Demo8 For Whismas 24😎

[@BlueLineRider]

super thanks boss.. like SUPER THANKS! this means so much for myself

[@PaulThePunter]

👌

[@willbennett7107]

Great video Paul

[@PaulThePunter]

Thanks John!

[@worldstallestmidget]

May favorite blue was blue velvet!

[@ivanjones1534]

You should do a black Whistler trails guide

[@PaulThePunter]

I guess that’s the next one!

[@loganzelent]

Looks so sick!

[@PaulThePunter]

Sure is Logan

[@fadingcells8175]

Hey Paul I’m going to whistler in a couple weeks and I was hoping to ride blue velvet, is it always open or is it sometimes shut due to snow because I hear it was in the Garbo zone and I wasn’t sure if that was always open!

[@chuckfinley3152]

It looks like you could spend days having a blast on greens and blues there, you better cherish that place

[@PaulThePunter]

Yup! It’s pretty cool :)

[@danielnegru]

Great guide 👍

[@PaulThePunter]

Cheers Daniel

[@ruffdeezy]

Crank it more is now known as C-More Butts! Think I will give dollar shave a try!

[@PaulThePunter]

👌

[@raineamory388]

This vid was super fun to watch! I know I can't say for sure but those trails look a little less chunky and maybe a slight bit easier that the blues we have on the east coast. Cheers!

[@PaulThePunter]

Hmmmm who knows! I guess you’ll have to come check it out 🙃

[@raineamory388]

@@PaulThePunter Well hey, a dream is a dream!

[@eugealoi7878]

I rode the Bike park last Friday with the rain.... it was sloppy but really funny.... yes even on my custom Hardtail.....

[@PaulThePunter]

Great job! It does ride pretty well in the rain :)

[@nath5440]

yep some mods are needed to the stuntman chest harness, the noise the noise!! no really the noise!! haha but on a serious note THAT NOISE!!

[@PaulThePunter]

Well this has only started happening just recently. I’ve been using it for well over a year now...guess things just wear out!

[@nath5440]

@@PaulThePunter yep good old forced consumerism or should I say planned obsolescence may not always be as good as some economists would have us believe hey. Things just arent built to last and they like it ! bastards!! lol

[@hc90256]

Hey Paul, when the bike park opens up again, i'm thinking of going. I really like jumps but the biggest one I've hit is only 20 feet. I have a bad experience with tabletops, as they trick my body into thinking that it is OK to case, and therefore I always case (It might also be that the BMX jumps are the only jumps in our area and the landings are really short so you have to be spot on!). I have a 120 mm trail bike (dualie) and I was wondering if I could take it down a-line and clear all the jumps. What would be the average length of a tabletop there? Also, this may be a long-shot, but how hard is it to do Dwayne Johnson? I am so much better with doubles, so I was wondering if that was possible as well... I would really appreciate it if you could reply, this video was so helpful!

[@azdirtlife4280]

Whistler is magical! I rode my enduro bike there but next time I want to use a DH bike 🤘🤘🤘🤘. I love that place 👍👍

[@PaulThePunter]

AZDirtLife yeah a dh bike is so much fun, but that Ransom feels pretty close to one on all honest.

[@azdirtlife4280]

@@PaulThePunter got my dsc stuff through the link BTW

[@PaulThePunter]

Nice!

[@jlgjavier]

GREAT informative video! Any recommendation or links to bike rental places? Also, do they rent out helmets, goggles and shin guards?

[@syphos2101]

great video really want to wistler but live in hull/england so it will be pretty costly conisider im 16

[@thebritishbiker8197]

Syphos uk has some places that are just as good and a lot less traffic so the trails are in better condition

[@willwaters9309]

"Own the brown pow with new Dollar Shave Club Butt Wipes"

[@PaulThePunter]

Haha dammit, missed that joke!

[@MadJDMTurboBoost]

Dollar Shit Club

[@adrianangus9700]

Great video

[@PaulThePunter]

Thanks Adrian!

[@brucemacneil]

Curious - when you make your videos, do you give consideration to the light?? For example - try and shoot in the waning light or waxing light or blue hour or golden hour or with diffuse hazy light? Or, do you shoot in the drizzle because everything is nicer with misted glow??

[@tomek6481]

Nice instruction 👍🏻

[@PaulThePunter]

👌

[@syntrax-og]

Are you ever going to do the same for black and double black trails?

[@michaelwillis4528]

Hi Paul, I remember golden triangle being a blue when I was there and while at first I thought it was pretty disappointing I realised that the bottom section of duffman that came out there was a really good way to step up towards the black trails. Is it still a thing? Cheers I love seeing the updates to the park, been 8 years since I was there now 😭

[@PaulThePunter]

You probably wouldn’t go and ride golden triangle on the bottom of the mountain, for sure if you were coming down from Garbo yeah but not in the form zone.

[@patrickrobbins9858]

I know this video is a couple years old, but hoping for a reply. I’m just curious as to why people say you can’t ride a hardtail at Whistler? I’m an average rider who rides a hardtail. I’ve upgraded my bike to make it better on the trails where I live. I live in the Seattle area and have many bike parks to hit up that are close to me. Duthie hill, Swan Creek, 360 trails, and Black diamond open space. Of course we don’t have the same amount of trails we do have some tough trails with some big stuff. While I’m not a huge jumper, I do hit drops and wood features at my local parks. I will be headed up to whistler for my first time this coming summer 2022. I’ve been contemplating upgrading to a full suspension, but I love my hardtail. Any on-site you can give would be great. I enjoy your videos by the way!

[@parraphrase]

Hey Paul... How do you suppose one would go on the blue trails with a mid travel trail bike w/ 140mm travel?

[@abadatha]

Going to my first DH park this year (Snowshoe in West Virginia) and I'm going with the one person I know that'll go with me, my 55 year old dad. We're both going with hardtails. He's got a lot more skill, but my bike's a 2019 Diamondback to his 1998 Trek. Should be fun for us to pound through blue trails.

[@PaulThePunter]

Sweet!

[@abadatha]

@@PaulThePunter It's because of people like you and @Steadyspin that I've decided to give a DH park a shot.

[@hrvojepratezina3583]

Getting major Return of the Jedi speeder bike chase vibes.

[@texasrangerwalker8945]

Are hard tails oo for green and blue or at least green or do i need full suspension for whole park? Please and thank you

[@singletrackmatt3791]

This video has me more keen than ever to hit up Whistler... just need to find like $5,000 for flights from Australia, transfers, accommodation... see you there 2023?

[@driftyvr67]

would a huffy rock creek 24 mountain bike work for the trails

[@MountainThrillsBC]

You should do one on black trails

[@slicershanks1919]

There needs to be a bike park tycoon game

[@DTN504]

Damn did all y'all just accept a dollar shave club deal. Holy shit! Good video btw

[@PaulThePunter]

Sure did! Pick up a lot today :)

[@aacbmcp]

I have a 130mm hardtail and I think people under rate hardtails. I personly like knowing whats going on in the back on technicle trails and I live in nelson bc

[@nathanwang5880]

What if you rode whistler on a full suspension trail bike?

[@GrizDrummer25]

Now these trails are more my style, lol :)

[@ThaStonedGardner]

Is it that we won't have a good time on a hard tail or that you wouldn't have a good time on a hardtail because you're not used to riding one? From what I can see, these blue lines look just fine for my hardtail. Am I missing something? Is the ground super jagged with rocks and roots everywhere? Don't need a full suspension to jump. If that were the case, wouldn't be such a thing as bmx or dirt jump bikes.

[@maffy715]

Any ideas why Devil's Club isn't still a black? It's an intense trail.

[@TheLoneBoar]

Nice guide video. How much does the bike rental costs? Thanks

[@PaulThePunter]

Ahh good point - I don’t know! All the shops are different, maybe just shop around a bit :).

[@connerball0841]

Would it be fun with a stock atroz 3

[@workhorsemtb7075]

Nice work Paul, solid. What the heck is that clicking sound?

[@PaulThePunter]

It’s the stuntman chest harness, looks like the plastic is coming to the end of its life.

[@bedetorrance5437]

Thats a scott.

[@jacob_lindstrom]

The blue trail bandit hahahaaaa👌🏼

[@Puggy124]

Paul, how fast would you say your going when you did the 1st blue trail?

[@PaulThePunter]

Uhhh no idea. Pretty much rolling down as I recall!

[@plussizeriderlifeshardbike9318]

Where are you mounting your camera

[@stephancobb13]

Ok u mentioned that u can bring a hardtail bike but probably wont have much fun on it. Why is that? I have a hardtail. A marlin 7 by Trek. And how much does it cost to Rent a bike at Whistler?

[@twright1211]

odd question...do you or anyone ever get off the lift and once you set your feet down it feels like you're stepping on a bed of nails? I've only been to one bike park but I had to keep my legs up each time or i'd get this shooting pain in my feet after they dangled down the whole time. Am I dying?

[@leoridesabike7945]

Is my 150 / 140 enough?

[@SamWilsonTube]

I ripped my hard tail down polp fiction and it was sick

[@Sweetchilliheat18]

So where's the vid of the upper blues

[@coastalzapper4840]

Have you ridden those trails on a 140 travel bike? if so how was it?

[@PaulThePunter]

You could do it for sure! Just be aware that the bike park ground is very hard so it’ll probably get rattled around a fair bit.

[@wii_music_intensifies9023]

B line is equivalent to a green trail in New Zealand

[@PaulThePunter]

Yeah, actually true.

[@julesowen-jones9815]

These trails all look doable for someone who's got no jumping experience and whose only DH experience is in the French alps with lots of rocky tech and flowing berms.

[@bradywharram125]

can I rip a 140 travel bike there?

[@wii_music_intensifies9023]

Hey paul, do u reckon my down country scott spark (130mm front, 120mm back) good enough for whistler? Edit: if you think I copied your build, don't worry. I have a 2018 scott spark 740. Aluminium frame and rockshox suspension configuration. It's very similar, but not as cool as yours

[@shortchainstays8762]

Hanz's Dog absolutely

[@PaulThePunter]

Yeah you could do it for sure, but the bike would get completely rattled around and it would be very rough! If you’ve never been before I’d recommend renting a dh bike!

[@wii_music_intensifies9023]

@@PaulThePunter ok, thanks man

[@peptobisman45]

ok but why don’t people use the bar? I snowboard at whistler and it’s almost like an unspoken law that you always put the bar down

[@willlucas1032]

1:19 don't tighten your brake levers that much it can damage your levers or frame in a crash in an impact or if the bars spin

[@Erafune]

Has that ever happnened to anyone? I feel like the brake turning into a higher or lower position on impact is a much more realistic problem...

[@anon1488_]

Is this bike park in America

[@281287]

the ransom has some serious rattle issues?!

[@Tyler-zl2hd]

I’m an intermediate ride blues and blacks and I go riding on AU $400 dollar hardtail a non full face helmet no knee or elbow pads but I ride with gloves trust me you don’t need much gear

[@raymondjarvis2419]

As long as you know your skill level and you pay attention yea, im with you A crappy hardtail isnt the place to take chances

[@TrailFeatures]

Sounds more like something is tapping the chest harness. We're you wearing a pack? Also check all the screws on the harness.

[@ben_pedelty]

you said in a previous video that brig rode the bikepark for years, yet you said this was his first time?

[@PaulThePunter]

Oh probably meant his first lap. Or maybe I said this is what some people do on there first lap.... Either way he was an idiot for loading it like that 😂

[@Kyle-jb3hr]

Did he say hard tails wouldn't be fun ? I can't afford to spend 2k on a full suspension bike 🥲

[@iorathbennett6625]

What's the ranking in Canada? In the UK green is basically going for a stroll, blue is beginner, red is advanced, black is expert? But you guys don't have red but do have double black diamond?

[@PaulThePunter]

It goes green - blue - black - double black - pro line. No red over here, but black is probably a red...maybe somewhere in between .

[@iorathbennett6625]

@@PaulThePunter guess you're probably right, cheers!

[@dookie3453]

We have Pro lines aswell that’s orange

[@justinoroldan11]

4

[@corybilyeu4490]

that bike a 29er?

[@paulkelly4961]

I didn’t realize he was still alive after the crash in bcpov’s video

[@PaulThePunter]

Barely

[@nicocovello8503]

This video is great, but I have to disagree with the fact that you should have 170 mil of travel to ride some blue trails. I ride Highland mountain bike park on a mid travel trail bike (140 mil) It does just fine. I think that 170 is a bit overkill.

[@videogaminbiker889]

You technically missed lower angry pirate since its blue, unlike angry pirate which i never understood 😂

[@PaulThePunter]

videogaminbiker889 yeah it is a bit weird! But how would you get to it? 🤔 the only way would be doing ez does it...which would be dumb haha