| July has been dry with less than 2mm of rain. As a result the trails are dusty and loose but holding up well thanks to our good friends in the snowmaking world. That’s right, snowmaking! Just like Santa’s elves, the snowmakers don't take the summer off; they are around making sure we have fire suppression if we need it and water for bike washing, trail maintenance and sprinklers. |
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Park Report
With our snowmaker water supply and new mobile watering rig the trails are in really good shape for this time of the year. Come on up and beat the heat at 5000ft in Garbanzo and see what's new. Latest from the Bike Park |
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Kokanee Crankworx 2010
Kokanee Crankworx returns to Whistler August 7 for nine days of raging mountain bike action. Come check out world-class gravity racing and slopestyle contests in THE proving ground of the sport. |
Crankworx - What you need to know
* Runs August 7 -15. Check out the schedule for all events.
* Registration is open. Register now to secure your spot.
* With a break in the World Cup calendar, once again we’re stoked to welcome a number of top-ranked World Cup racers to compete.
* Monster Energy Slopestyle Course and Giant Slalom course will be tweaked, buffed and ready to go for the event.
* Check out the latest downhill and cross-country bikes at the biggest demo zone EVER, in Lot 2.
* If you can't make it to Whistler for Kokanee Crankworx, check out live webcasts of every event here |
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DERAYLOR MUSIC FESTIVAL
Once again the Deraylor Music Festival will rock Whistler on August 11 - 13. A $40 wristband grants access to three nights of live music from over 40 bands; including DJ Nu Mark, Mike Relm, BCDC and Said the Whale. More info |
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Saint Deep Summer Photo Challenge
An impressive roster of 6 photographers team up with athletes of their choice to be unleashed on the Whistler Mountain Bike Park. They’ll have 3 days to shoot, edit and compile a slide show to impress the judges, and all of us, at the Fairmont Chateau on August 11. More info |
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Red Bull 5000 - September 12, 2010
It’s Back! For a second year, Red Bull 5000 Down hits Whistler Blackcomb with a mass start downhill mountain bike race. Categories are open to both men and women, 17-years and over. Find out more or register here |
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BUY A 2010 Mountain BIKE at GBB
- GET A $100 REWARD CARD BACK*
Buy a 2010 Bike from Garbanzo Bike & Bean and while quantities last, get a $100 value American Express® - Branded Reward Card towards your next purchase at GBB. *Terms and conditions apply. Minimum purchase $800. |
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Air Dome
The Air Dome continues to be open daily throughout Crankworx. Come by and if you're lucky, show some of the Crankworx Slopestyle athletes your steez. More info |
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Tech Tip - Removing & Installing
your Headset
This month's Tech Tip in association with our friends at Pinkbike, demonstrates how to remove and install your headset. Watch the vid |
Parking Reminder
On June 28 Day Lots 1-3 moved to a user-pay system. Day Lots 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 remain free (6, 7 & 8 are located at Base II), along with the Creekside Parkade. Find our more parking details here. |
