Whistler

[kssnow987]

Headed to Whistler with about 16 guys. Never been. Any advise on riding areas, what to do and what not to do. And most important.....Night life. Not leaving until the 6th of Feb.
Thanks

 

[x-guy]

well you got the pemberton ice fields, you can go in from brandywhine or rutherford, and both areas you will have endless riding, you can go for 100's of kms of endless snow, but I would suggest a guide for up there since your above the tree line, its easy to get lost, as well as crevices and avy danger, as well you have brohm ridge, nice area but kinda small.

For nightlife, your in Whistler, you will find it without problems, great party town. If you take a trip to Vancouver, I would suggest going up grouse mountain on a nice clear day, beautiful view of the city. If your staying in Whistler, I would suggest you try out Quattros restaurant, really great food, but not cheap, but nothing is up there.

 

[kssnow987]

well you got the pemberton ice fields, you can go in from brandywhine or rutherford, and both areas you will have endless riding, you can go for 100's of kms of endless snow, but I would suggest a guide for up there since your above the tree line, its easy to get lost, as well as crevices and avy danger, as well you have brohm ridge, nice area but kinda small.

For nightlife, your in Whistler, you will find it without problems, great party town. If you take a trip to Vancouver, I would suggest going up grouse mountain on a nice clear day, beautiful view of the city. If your staying in Whistler, I would suggest you try out Quattros restaurant, really great food, but not cheap, but nothing is up there.

If we ride up around pemberton, what would be a good elavation to use for sled set-up, in feet

 

[x-guy]

Well, I am not really sure, you might wanna wait for someone who rides up there alot, I only make a half dozen or so trips up there a year, and don't carry a GPS to monitor elevations, but I would guess 5000-8000 feet, it varies alot up there

 

[Climbmax]

From the Rutherford yesterday. 2' on the Cap......we went towards Helisledder and spun around on the main sheet. Notice the chunks in the backround? Super fun with a groomed 10k and then decent trail the remainder.
RS

 

[kssnow987]

Thanks for all the info guys...

 

[Summitseeker]

Riding areas from south to north, Brohm Ridge, Tricouni, Brandywine, Sproatt, Rainbow, Rutherford,.....lots more north of there but it is travel time.

If you need a guide for the Pemberton/Bralorne/Goldbridge areas call Ray Mason (RGM) on here. He comes highly recommended.

Pubs and Clubs: Start at the Longhorn at 3:00 after ski traffic, then move to the Dubh Linn Gate Pub for the live "Irish" band, then hit Buffalo Bills before 9:00 PM to avoid the line up. Always lots of stagettes at Buffalo's and there are all ages there. Lots of others depending on what you want: Tommy Africa's if you want young girls and dance music. Savage Beagle or Garfinkles are also both half decent places. Lots of other small pubs as well.

 

[RGM]

16 guys ? Feb 6th? Don't you you know it brokeback week in whistler then. Better not take any chances and stay in Pemberton

 

[lingzing]

3 of us will be in town Feb 6,7,8. Drop a PM if looking for someone to ride with.

 

[jgp54]

Going riding on thw 6th with a guide so when you get there we can bgo riding.

 

[foxtail-offroad]

16 guys ? Feb 6th? Don't you you know it brokeback week in whistler then. Better not take any chances and stay in Pemberton

Maybe thats why they're going then...

 

[kssnow987]

What have the temps been???

 

[IceCap]

Rode brandywine on friday, waist deep snow all untouched. Visibility for most of the day was good. No one made it up onto the icecap.

 

[jusgivner]

Ice cap Feb 3

Yeah, it was all right, if you like that sort of thing.....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/whistlersnowmobile/sets/72157603849165844/show/with/2242621820/

cheers,
steve

www.whistlersnowmobile.com

 

[kssnow987]

Maybe thats why they're going then...

Sorry to disappoint you foxtail, we are all either married or have girlfriends, ours is a heterosexual snowmobile group, you guys are making me nervous though.......... lol

 

[jusgivner]

Homobiling?

I dunno, seems to be alot of requests for doubling this week, and I don't do FONDUES!
Seriously though, unless you're really homophobic, great week for riding - lots of snow on the way, waaay less crowded, good vibe in the village, and less competition in the bars for the straight guys.

Cheers,
steve
www.whistlersnowmobile.com

 

[kssnow987]

Yeah, it was all right, if you like that sort of thing.....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/whistlersnowmobile/sets/72157603849165844/show/with/2242621820/

cheers,
steve

www.whistlersnowmobile.com

I'll be very happy if we find powder like in your pics.

 

[chrispy]

I think 2 of use are gonna make our way down from Williams Lake on thursday to ride friday and saturday this weekend and staying in Pemberton. How's the snow?

 

[kssnow987]

I heard it is supposed to rain this weekend. Any weather forcasters out there?????

 

[chrispy]

Whistler is still suposed to get snow all weekend and not about 0c, but the forcast for Pemby is for rain in town and +1-+2c. I'm hoping it's still gonna be good in the mountains...