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Full suspension bikes are great, but they’re heavier, more expensive, and more maintenance intensive than a bike without rear suspension. Salsa’s Timberjack is a trail bike for riders who prefer the simplicity and durability of a hardtail. With a 130mm fork, dropper post, and 67-degree head angle, the Timberjack is stable and capable,—this bike is ready to get rowdy. It’s also very versatile, with swinger dropouts (420–437mm chainstay length) that let you tune the Timberjack’s handling, or set it up as a singlespeed. It also has clearance plus-size tires up to 3 inches wide (up to 2.6 in 29er) if you prefer traction and float. And if you want to get away, it has mounts for three bottles and a rear rack.

Total climb going from the arch back to Cliff Hanger is approximately 500 ft. This trail connects the Jackson Trail and the pot Hole Arch trail. Start the trail where it intersects the Jackson Trail. Ride is mostly sandstone with a couple of steep climbs before reaching Pot Hole Arch trail.

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It goes through a saddle that is about ft of climb in either direction. This trail wanders along the dirt and slickrock between EKG and the Copper Ridge Road. It was designed for lower intermediate riders, but beginners and experts will also enjoy this mellow giant ROAD BIKES ride. The elevation difference between the highest and lowest point is only about 140 feet, but either direction will require climbing a total of about 500 feet; sort of like a kiddie roller-coaster. The “UFO” has landed in the valley between the passes.

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The carbon XO build comes with Fox’s 49 Factory fork, with a DHX2 Factory SLS coil shock, Maxxis Assegai 29×2.5-inch tires, and a 7-speed SRAM X01 DH drivetrain. It’s long, low, and with those big wheels and refined suspension, pretty damn unstoppable. The new Pivot Switchblade—142mm rear, 160mm front—is longer and slacker than its previous generation, but it’s also a bit taller and steeper than much of its competition.

Ride side by side with your friends at the GMC Dual Slalom! New to Whistler Park this summer, the GMC Dual Slalom is an intermediate course located in the Fitzsimmons zone. Join us for friendly races and tips from a pro on Saturdays and Sundays starting July 10th. While we do our best to anticipate weather events to minimize impacts to our guests, it is very important to have face coverings for each member of your party easily accessible.

From the Klondike trailhead out and back is 14.9 miles. Rock and dirt; pinyon and juniper; ramps to climb ledges. Descends into a valley then climbs up to a ridge where it connects to 7-Up.

The trail starts on a very dangerous cliff which has been the site of several fatalities. The trail then dives down a wide ledge of Kayenta Formation. The trail is very steep and rough, with an average grade of about about 23%. Use the Poison Spider option if you are uncertain about your skill level. Intermediate plus to advanced riders; physically challenging. From the Portal Trail start to SR-279 you will descend more than 1000 feet, but still climb about 550 feet over numerous hills & ridges.

In recent years, developments in mountain bike technology have led to increased safety and comfort across all price points — from frame design and shock absorption to tubeless wheels and “dropper posts” . Most of our trail network is well-suited for a current enduro (5″+ of travel) full suspension mountain bike. However, some of our Expert and Pro-Line trails require a full DH (8″ of travel) mountain bike. We are opening the bike park in line with the COVID-19 health recommendations from Vancouver Coastal Health, the Province of BC, and Provincial Health Authority. The resort will continue providing a world-class riding environment, prioritizing health and safety.