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Mountain Biking Whistler, British Columbia

A dirt path leading into a mountainous area, flanked by tall trees. On the left, a warning sign about new features is visible, while on the right, a sign indicates a bike trail labeled "A-Line Zone 1," noting that jumping skills are required and protective gear is recommended. In the background, mountains and a building are visible under a partly cloudy sky.

The Inside Story Behind Iconic Whistler MTB Trail Names

Tom Prochazka shares how some of Whistler’s most iconic mountain bike trails got their names.

How the Whistler Bike Park Opens Earlier Than Most Each Season

The Whistler Bike Park in British Columbia typically opens in mid-May each year thanks to preparation, the hard work of the trail crew, and a bit of help from nature.

A lush forest scene with tall trees, moss-covered ground, and a winding dirt path. Sunlight filters through the canopy, illuminating the greenery and adding depth to the tranquil outdoor setting.

Mountain Bike Trails

A Morning on the Microclimate Mountain Bike Trail in Whistler

Matt escapes from the Whistler Bike Park for a ride down the esteemed Microclimate mountain bike trail.

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Ride Top of the World in Whistler Bike Park, Where You Can Choose Your own Epic

The Top of the World trail above the Whistler Bike Park offers a completely different scene than what lies below.

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Dropping Into Whistler's Dark Crystal [Trail Report]

Magical, beautiful, and a little scary, the Dark Crystal mountain bike trail in Whistler is a gem.

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Whistler's Alpine Masterpiece: Lord of the Squirrels Trail

In the alpine high above Whistler (photo: Aaron Chamberlain) I'm crouched off the side of the Flank trail in Whistler, carefully moving individual sticks and leaves…

59 Trails in Whistler, British Columbia

Trail Name	Length (mi)	City
Zappa Trails	20	Whistler
Working Class (Westside trails)	1.0	Whistler
Whistler Valley Trail	40.0	Whistler
Whistler North trails	40.0	Whistler
Whistler Mountain Bike Park	40	Whistler
Whistler Bike Park Peak Zone	3.0	Whistler
Whistler Bike Park Garbanzo Zone (Whistler Mountain Bike Park)	2	Whistler
Whistler Bike Park Fitzsimmons Zone (Whistler Mountain Bike Park)	3	Whistler
Whistler Bike Park Creekside	5.0	Whistler
Whistler Air Zone (Whistler Mountain Bike Park)	1.0	Whistler
Whip me Snip me (Westside trails)	3.0	Whistler
Westside trails	50.0	Whistler
Sea To Sky Trail	112.0	Whistler
Riverside Trail (Cheakamus Lake Trails)	3.0	Whistler
Rainbow-Sproat Flank	10.0	Whistler
PhD	5.0	Whistler
One Mile Lake	6.0	Pemberton
Nairn Falls Provincial Park	0.0	Pemberton
Mosquito Lake	20	Pemberton
Moosejaw (Mosquito Lake)	0.49	Pemberton
Molly Hogan Trail (Zappa Trails)	1.01	Whistler
Mission Impossible 2 and 3 (Mosquito Lake)	0.34	Pemberton
Miss Pinky (Zappa Trails)	0.13	Whistler
Miller Creek Trail	1.0	Whistler
Microclimate (Blackcomb Trails)	1.0	Whistler
Lower Howler (Westside trails)	1.34	Whistler
Lost Lake Doubletrack (Zappa Trails)	1.71	Whistler
Lord of the Squirrels	4.0	Whistler
Kill Me Thrill Me (Whistler North trails)	10.0	Whistler
Jellyroll Gumdrop (Zappa Trails)	0.28	Whistler
Into the Mystic	4.82	Whistler
Industrial Disease (Westside trails)	3.0	Whistler
Hydro Hill (Zappa Trails)	0.15	Whistler
Hooktender (Zappa Trails)	0.46	Whistler
Hey Bud (Blackcomb Trails)	1.0	Whistler
Grand Wazoo (Zappa Trails)	0.59	Whistler
Gipsy Drum (Zappa Trails)	0.34	Whistler
Gee I Like Your Pants (Zappa Trails)	0.15	Whistler
Fountain of Love (Zappa Trails)	0.3	Whistler
Flank Trail - Function Junction to Rainbow (Westside trails)	15.0	Whistler
Farside trail (Cheakamus Lake Trails)	2.0	Whistler
Emerald forest (Westside trails)	5.0	Whistler
Elephant Bridge (Zappa Trails)	0.1	Whistler
Dwarf Nebula (Zappa Trails)	0.1	Whistler
Donkey Puncher (Zappa Trails)	0.7	Whistler
Disco Boy (Zappa Trails)	0.1	Whistler
Dinah Moe Humm (Whistler Mountain Bike Park)	0.2	Whistler
Dark Crystal (Blackcomb Trails)	2.1	Whistler
Danimal North (Westside trails)	2.0	Whistler
Cut Yer Bars	2.0	Whistler

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Latest Whistler, British Columbia Mountain Bike News

A mountain biker in red gear jumps over a rocky section of a forested trail, kicking up dust as they navigate through the trees. Another individual observes from the side of the trail, which is marked with tape for a biking event.

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New study shows a 'staggering' number of 'devastating' spinal cord injuries in mountain bikers

A study from the University of British Columbia has revealed that 58 BC mountain bikers suffered spinal cord injuries from 2008 to 2022, which is radically higher than other high-impact sports.

A mountain biker wearing a blue jacket and helmet navigates a winding trail through lush green hills and trees under a cloudy sky. The landscape features rolling hills and dense forests in the background.

Mountain Bike Trails

The Best Mountain Bike Destinations Around the World

These are the best mountain bike destinations around the world according to Singletracks staff and readers.

British Columbia

How the Whistler Bike Park Opens Earlier Than Most Each Season

The Whistler Bike Park in British Columbia typically opens in mid-May each year thanks to preparation, the hard work of the trail crew, and a bit of help from nature.