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SEA TO SKY

DEtails:

2023 DATES: Private Trips Only

Duration: 7 Nights, 8 Days

Joining In: Vancouver, Canada

Land Cost: $2595 USD/person | Currency Conversion

Single room supplement: $425 USD

Activity Level: Intermediate+ | more info »

If you’re going to mountain bike Canada, this is the trip! First stop: bike-crazy Whistler with it’s vibrant village, picturesque lakes, endless singletrack and so much more. Next up is seaside Squamish with artfully built trails beneath a rainforest canopy and a riding culture that's reached cult-like status. Then we ride drier Pemberton, home to a small community of farmers, First Nations, quirky locals and legendary enduro-style terrain. Next up, we head further north to the crown-jewel of the Sea to Sky, the South Chilcotins Park based out of Bralorne for an unforgettable backcountry ride. Come ride and the experience the best of the best of our amazing back yard! Custom dates & itineraries available, contact us.

Photo: Leslie Kehmeier.

HIGHLIGHTS

Trip Highlights:

  1. Strolling through vibrant Whistler Village after dinner on a warm summer evening.
  2. Ending your Whistler ride with a dive off the dock on Alta Lake.
  3. Conquering Pemberton’s amazing singletrack climbing trail, Nimby, and then diving back down to the valley.
  4. Conquering a loop in the spectacular South Chilcotins, a pristine wilderness experience.
  5. Exploring the vast Squamish trail network and feeling your riding level improve as you challenge yourself.
 
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ITINERARY
WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

  • Expert local leadership.
  • Return airport transfers Vancouver Airport-Whistler-Vancouver Airport on scheduled days only.
  • All ride day transportation.
  • Four nights Whistler Village hotel accommodation, three nights private lodge.
  • Four dinners, three breakfasts, two lunches.
  • Detailed pre-departure information and trip extension assistance.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?

  • Four breakfasts, five lunches, three dinners. Extras like drinks and snacks.
  • International airfare; personal travel & medical insurance.
  • Optional tipping to leaders and local staff.
  • Airport taxes and excess baggage charges (if any).
  • Your bike and related equipment needed to ride (high-performance rentals available).
  • Optional tipping to leaders and local staff.
  • We recommend $50 CAD per day for lunches and extras.
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EQUIPMENT

Bike and equipment

High-performance rental bikes and eMTB’s are available on this trip. As it is on most of our trips it is recommended that riders bring their own bikes. A current full-suspension enduro bike with 150-160mm travel that’s capable up & down with a penchant for descending through rough terrain is suggested on this trip. Tires should be tubeless, 2.30” or above, aggressive tread designed for rocky terrain, one to two-ply casing for durability, puncture resistance and added control. Eye protection and knee pads that you can comfortably pedal in are highly recommended. Helmets are mandatory when on your bike. A 16L backpack is recommended.

Suggested Bike

Trek Remedy

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Suggested pack

EVOC Trail Pro 16

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WHAT TO EXPECT

ACTIVITY LEVEL

The minimum technical ability required for Canada is Intermediate+ (sometimes just Intermediate). This trip is suitable if you have been riding for three-four years and are confident on most types of singletrack and conditions. This trip is a Level 3/6 for fitness, riders can always choose to ride longer on any day. The accumulation of multiple long days of riding will add up, as it is on all of our trips the fitter you are, the more fun you’ll have.

THE RIDING

Expect purpose-built singletrack in forests with the gamut of features such as roots, rocks, steeps, berms, small bridges and rock slab sections. Surfaces can be compact dirt that can be soft or muddy in wet weather, and some dry and loose sections. There are graduated trails from intermediate to expert and riders can extend rides on all days.

LODGING & CUISINE

In Whistler we stay in a three-star hotel in the heart of Whistler Village. In the South Chilcotins we'll overnight for three nights at a private cabin. Please notify us if you have any special dietary needs.

CLIMATE

We will be visiting several distinctly different climactic zones: from rainforest to high mountains. In big mountains, weather can change quickly and drastically, it could be 30 degrees celcius one day and then nearly freezing on a mountain top the next day. This region can also receive considerable rain, be prepared. Generally though, the weather during the summer is hot and sunny.

YOUR SAFETY

Our trips take place in remote regions with limited evacuation options available. Our guides have basic first aid training, if a serious injury is suspected they will call helicopter search and rescue at the cost of the participant. Personal medical travel insurance is mandatory for all riders. If you choose to participate in our trips it is up to you to ride well within your limits, to ride conservatively, to walk sections if needed and to be safe as mountain biking is a dangerous sport. There are always risks and hazards on all trails that we ride. It is your responsibility to inspect your bike or rental bike daily and keep it in excellent condition. Helmets are mandatory and alcohol and drugs are not permitted while riding your bike.

THE NEXT STEPS

Please read and understand our Terms and Conditions and our Waiver. Then, email or call us to make sure that your desired departure is confirmed and there’s still space available. We’ll then send you a short Rider Questionnaire to learn about your riding experience and ensure that you are suitable for the trip. The last step is to complete our secure online Registration Form and pay your 25% deposit, and we’ll send you detailed Trip Preparation Guide that includes steps on preparing for your adventure.

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TRAVEL PROTECTION

A Travel Protection Plan protects your travel investment, your belongings, and most importantly, you. We strongly advise travelers to enroll in a Travel Protection Plan in case an unexpected event causes you to cancel or leave your trip. Please review Big Mountain Bike Adventures’ Cancellation Policy:

 

A Travel Protection Plan should be purchased once a deposit or any payment is made for a trip. Insurance must provide coverage for personal accident, death, emergency remote evacuation including helicopter evacuation, medical expenses and emergency repatriation. We advise travellers to confirm that it covers trip cancellation, curtailment, personal liability and loss of luggage and personal effects. You will be asked for proof of insurance in lead up to your trip; you will not be able to join the trip without it. If you choose to travel without adequate insurance coverage, Big Mountain will not be liable for any losses howsoever arising, in respect to insurance coverage that would have otherwise have been available.


The mountain bike culture here is like nothing I’ve ever experienced. The locals were so friendly and the riding was super fun. Thanks!
— Kevin P.
 
 
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