Mountain biking really burst onto the Whistler scene in the early eighties. Over the years, this off-road haven has attracted an eager and loyal fat tire following. The number of vehicles equipped with bikes and decked out riders traveling the highway each summer is proof. Anchored by the paved Valley Trail that connects to the Whistler Village, the area offers world-class mountain biking in a resort atmosphere. Once you enter the municipal limits, there is no need to use your car again until you leave.
Single track is scattered throughout the village and surrounding mountains.
The Whistler Valley Trail offers great access, and is a quick and easy route to the rest of the prime riding areas. As with most communities, there are inherent concerns with respect to land use and, to help avoid conflict, the organization keeps an open dialogue going with landowners and the municipality. A long-time Whistler resident and avid rider, Wight has watched the sport blossom. From beginner routes such as the Valley Trail, a paved trail that winds its way through the valley, to full-on gruels, there is something for all levels, he says. Both mountains offer guided mountain descents and Whistler has an unguided Mountain Bike Park as well.