Whistler's Best Trails are NOT in the Bike Park

[@masonbonnell]

update: after commenting how your vids made me want to get into mountain biking 2 weeks ago, i just picked up a trek marlin 6 and rode it around the neighborhood then took it on a flat trail in the Washington gorge yesterday. It was so much fun! Looking forward to getting the rest of my gear soon and building my endurance because man I AM OUT OF SHAPE haha. Again appreciate you, your vids helped me find my new hobby :)

[@DaleStone]

Yes, that's so awesome!!

[@mattchenard591]

The more gear you wear, the less a guy thinks of his age and healing time lol ill be parking my camper "somewhere legal" and just have my own lil bike-in, bike-out accommodations. got my 2006 evil imperial w/fox van r 36 fork and 24" wheels...maybe work at the hill to get the free lift pass...maybe bring joints for the lift operators...generally works the same, like carnival ride operators lol have a great season next year

[@ShutUpSceneKid69]

Just got a marlin 6 for my lady and I got a nice roscoe and we are finally going to start riding local trails here as well! I am indiana/michigan state line area so theres a few cool places nearby

[@masonbonnell]

@@ShutUpSceneKid69 yeah i dont know too much about bikes yet but marlin series seemed like a good introductory bike to test the waters. Hope you guys enjoy it!

[@ShutUpSceneKid69]

@@masonbonnell thanks! Marlins are great starter bikes if you’re not going too hard or techy. Itll have everything you need! Only thing you may want to do is get a better saddle to cushion the cheeks a bit and invest in some riding gear besides a helmet. Definitely recommend some cushiony shorts if anything as well. You enjoy as well. Dont send it too hard :)

[@galiahakvoort9349]

Hi Dale, again an amazing video. Watching it, you make it look so smooth and easy just like it's a piece of cake. At some points you look down and than say "Oh, that's ok". Oh my, I look and think....if I would have to do it, I would need a serious tranquilizer, pampers an someone to give me a push. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us, keep on enjoying and stay safe.

[@BenderRodriguezBender]

The sound and video quality is extraordinary again.

[@aim102]

i would add to the comment(s) of quality in your vids that the cam angle and stability is always on point! Thanks for taking us on another great ride!!

[@dank3823]

You make blind riding gnarly trails look so easy. 🤙

[@cameronmartin719]

This trail is way above my pay grade. Thanks so much for your amazing content!

[@seanm5058]

dang man this looks so fun. I've been slowly getting into mountain biking over the last 3-4 years and I just got a new bike last week! (2016 GT sensor expert) and i strive to do this one day. thanks for a solid 15 minutes of entertainment I'll definitely be subbing. Edit: I also found it hilarious whenever you went up to a drop and looked down and said "not a line" and turned right the hell around 😂

[@AaronDav-nq8hk]

The raw sound in your videos is just awesome, the best on youtube!

[@chrisgravel7157]

Great riding and footage Dale! Majority of the time I visit Whistler I go Westside trails off flank. Soo many great options but for anyone visiting the thing with Whistler is all but a very few climbs and approaches are very steep and unrelenting. They will test your fitness on the up and and as you can see from Dales video your skill and finess on way down. Always plan for a bit more time, water and food. Besides you'l likely wanna do a 2nd lap or connect a bunch of valley trails or lost lake into the warm up or cool down.

[@whistlerbikeparkpov4830]

Ac/dc is still my favourite trail in the valley. The rolls are so smooth and picturesque!

[@CaliradoKid]

Whoa! That trail looks crazy fun!

[@DaleStone]

Super duper fun! And a healthy amount of scary. 🙂

[@Xgecko66]

Thanks, that was an incredible adventure into what a mountain biker can see and do with mother nature’s playground

[@chickenjoe6528]

If your ever in the boston area check out Needham town forest and vietnam in Milford

[@BCmtb]

Love the look of this footage. Even with the splotchy light it still looks good

[@richardroskell3452]

Great riding on new terrain Dale!

[@MagnusThornberg]

I love the tech trails with all the jank. Just my cup of tea 👍👍I'm not interested in bike park like A-line. That's why I like you and Dave videos👌

[@danwebber9494]

Me too, I’d rather (and have) ridden schleyer and rock city on my XC bike than A-line on a full squish.

[@claritean]

enjoyed this one very much with that talk too!

[@cardiB225]

Cant wait to go next year

[@thebeardedman-drenaline5546]

I know the trail is called cheap thrills but I would spare no expense to be able to ride this trail😍

[@tomasbraga5854]

Lovely video as always! Cheers from Portugal!

[@DaleStone]

🇵🇹🍻🇨🇦

[@stevenallmanguitar]

Ding ding? Also just got a Trek Fuel EX 5 and this is my first full sus so I’m super excited to get out on the trails

[@mahennaiker5072]

Wow nice solo ride well done!💥👌💥

[@creepycrawler43]

Wowww cheap thrills looks amazing !

[@divac5410]

Nice wild trails 👍 Cheers from France

[@DaleStone]

🇫🇷🍻🇨🇦

[@divac5410]

🇨🇵🇷🇸 🍻 🇨🇦

[@VercorsPassion]

Magnifique cette ligne👏

[@Pozitivi]

Woahh! Cool trails! Noice 🤘👏

[@nicks2716]

On this beautiful Vancouver weekend (after way too much rain), I was getting stoked for my first ride in 2 weeks… and then you throw in that crash! 😬 Kidding(ish)! Nice mix of trails on Sproatt… was this filmed at the time of grizzly activity in the area?

[@DaleStone]

Yep! The first sightings on LotS came in the week I filmed this I believe...

[@jkramer5512]

Damnit Dale stop putting your hands out when you fall....shoulder injury...tuck and roll man tuck and roll! Thanks for the great video, I love riding "natural" (not machine made) singletrack. Parks aren't my thing as I actually like to get out into nature and see wildlife, etc. If I wanted to spend as much time with as many people as you do at a BP I'd just rid through town...but if you love BP that's great for you but I think it's a bit of a tragedy that many people get to a place like Whistler and never leave the park.

[@DaleStone]

10 points to anyone that could have escaped that crash with a tuck and roll. Reaction times of an F1 champion!

[@nicks2716]

@@DaleStone yup, you went down fast on that one.

[@MSgtSerious]

First time seeing your video and it looks great. Can you share your camera settings? I’m struggling to get that kinda quality. Running GoPro with max lens at 2.7k and 30 fps

[@DaleStone]

The magic happens in post, not straight from camera. Practice practice!

[@MSgtSerious]

Ooh ya left me hangin lol.

[@NE_RAW_MTB]

Amazing trail

[@SecretSpots]

Damn that looks fun! My favorite type of terrain. I have miniature versions of similar terrain to ride here in the northeast but that's on a whole other level! .. By the way, your footage even at 1080p is amazingly clear and smooth! You mind sharing what version GoPro you're using and what settings you're running? I need to step up my game, I love your videos! 🤙

[@DaleStone]

Hero 8, don't really know my settings!

[@kendrickcarroll680]

Are there any tricks to riding rock slabs? There are a few in my area that I'd like to ride, but I really don't know what to expect. I feel like there would be a lack of traction for braking, I've ridden some steep stuff that's really loamy and I'm fairly comfortable with that, but feel like a slab is a whole different creature

[@DaleStone]

If the rock is white, it's trustworthy. Green, grey or otherwise and you're definitely in for a slide. Practice, practice!

[@buusama750]

Hi there! Lovely video as always, can you please share your gopro settings? thank you for the attention! Have a nice one

[@DaleStone]

Check out the loam ranger's video!

[@StonedMTB422]

trip is booked for whistler in july! i want to ride tails while im there, would you recommend bike park or just rent a bike and ride stuff outside the bike park

[@DaleStone]

Depends who you ask haha, why not both? ;)

[@StonedMTB422]

@Dale Stone yeah that was a plan also, how accessible are the trails from whistler village would I find stuff by myself with trail forks

[@JimRunarHansen]

What is the name of the bell that you have? I need to get one as I need a replacement and I wasn't able to find a Disney Princess one.

[@DaleStone]

Spurcycle Compact, but Disney is cooler.

[@JimRunarHansen]

@@DaleStone Obviously, too bad I can't find one, but yours has got a nice ring to it! :D

[@liamlinstid1802]

Hey Dale, what tyre pressure do you run front and back?

[@DaleStone]

Depends on the conditions, a blanket answer would be unfair!

[@joshward4712]

That jank looks very delicious. I don’t have a car and my full license because I’m only 16 but in 5 months I turn 17 and first thing I’m doing is getting that N and buying a car so I can ride these trail, same with a rockwork orange, korova milk bar, and wizard burial ground.

[@DaleStone]

Heck yeah Josh, good times to come!

[@paalbog]

Rock n roll. Trail suits its name. Haha.

[@robertobravi5426]

Your videos are amazing and the places near Whistler are very beautiful! As an Italian, is it possible to buy a house in Whistler or do I need citizenship?

[@DaleStone]

Haha, stop driving up our housing prices! 😉

[@robertobravi5426]

@@DaleStone same problem here in South Tyrol lol. I'm a poor guy just searching for a little apartment 😜

[@robertdemare6140]

5:50 imagine if the trailbuilders see this and actually make that a line with a wooden landing. wouldnt that be awesome? nevermind the fact that the trailbuilders noticed your vid, it would just be an awesome line i'd imagine

[@JimRunarHansen]

Dale's "mmmmmm"s are neat ;)

[@Roxay05]

Where do you buy your gloves?!

[@DaleStone]

Through work!

[@Roxay05]

@@DaleStone okay lol where can I buy some?

[@DaleStone]

Most shops probably have them, like IMBY! 😉

[@TMaddison]

Hey, theres that crash you were talking about lol

[@MountainBikingTrips]

looks like very difficult trail

[@kylegoplin]

how wide are your bars?

[@DaleStone]

760 I believe.

[@onawave]

do you run dh casings? you must flog your tires.

[@DaleStone]

EXO lasts about 3 weeks per tire. EXO+ is my sweet spot.

[@aliikane]

Yep, I prefer good technical more natural singletrack better than machine built bike park trails.

[@kendrickcarroll680]

I wanna see someone ride that skinny on ac/dc!

[@JUICEK1NG]

hell ya

[@TeamCykelhold]

So you rode all that with no kneepads, as we saw on the very last clip?? wtf?

[@DaleStone]

Gotta save weight somehow.

[@lynnstone8958]

exactly!

[@lynnstone8958]

Exactly about the knee pads ;)

[@MrTylerHaines]

No more Onyx hub?

[@DaleStone]

Warrantying

[@MrTylerHaines]

I love mine but I struggle to get the preload right. If I take up all the slop the freehub binds against the hub shell. So I run with a micro amount of slop in the wheel as a result. :(

[@DaleStone]

There's definitely a careful balance. Mine evolved into a fixie hub, which was no bueno!

[@Tequila628]

Super entertaining video! Though I gotta say, use knee pads plz!

[@MangySquirrel]

Digg it

[@spencerimre]

compression artifacts everywhere

[@DaleStone]

Upgrade to a cucumber from your potato. 📈

[@mattchenard591]

janky? idk... from my 2D perspective it looks fine, hurry up lol jk

[@gweflj]

The flank is great. You missed the best trails though.

[@DaleStone]

Anything in particular?

[@whistlerbikeparkpov4830]

You should definitely try chipmunk rebellion ( idk if you have already, but it’s a great trail

[@DaleStone]

I was going to ride that after LotS, but that never happened with the closure this year. 😥

[@gweflj]

@@DaleStone I like 'WorkingClass'. It a trail you can totally rip so may not be your kind of thing.