Safety Information

AGE POLICY FOR BIKE PARK 2010


  • Children under 5 yrs are not permitted in the Bike Park.
  • Children 5-12 must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian (18yrs or older) or registered in a Bike program.
The parent or guardian must sign the Bike Park waiver for the Child. Refer to the Ability Level Guide.


BIKE PARK INFORMATION FOR PARENTS


The Whistler Mountain Bike Park is a significantly different experience from cross country riding. The trails require constant physical and mental effort in order for all riders to maintain control.

Clothing: Protective clothing and equipment is mandatory for young riders. The best protection from abrasion requires a properly fitted full-faced helmet, gloves, long pants, long sleeves, leg armour, arm armour and solid running shoes.

Equipment: The Bike Park trails are specifically designed for full suspension mountain bikes. The trails are rocky, bumpy and become much more difficult without high quality suspension. Without full suspension, fatigue becomes a factor much sooner. The steep grades necessitate disc brakes for adequate stopping power. Cantilever brakes will increase the fatigue factor as more effort will be required to maintain control. All Bike Park participants should ride a properly sized bike and should be able to stand over the seat with their feet flat on the ground. A bike that is too large or with a high seat post increases the risk of injury.

Trails: The level of risk increases with the level of difficulty. Black trails often have significant drops and jumps that require skill and experience to navigate. Many difficult trails have a "filter" feature at the top designed to keep riders with insufficient skills off trails that will be beyond their ability, do not ride around these features. Young riders become a hazard to other riders if they are unable to ride a trail or move out of the way. Children should be accompanied by an adult at all times and should be monitored for fatigue regularly.

Lifts: Bikes are permitted on the Village Gondola, Fitzsimmons Chair and Garbanzo Chair. Boarding the lift requires significant strength when loading a bike and children may require assistance. The Garbanzo Chair is NOT recommended for children as the level of difficulty and length of the trails is considerably more difficult than the lower park.

Questions: If you have any questions, please let us know and we will put you in contact with either one of our Bike Park Patrol or Bike park Guides.


MOUNTAIN BIKE CHECKLIST


The trails of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park are rough and demanding on both the bike and body. Before riding always inspect your equipment or have it checked by a qualified bike mechanic. Helmets are mandatory in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park.

MOUNTAIN BIKERS RESPONSIBILITY CODE


Always know the Responsibly Code
Be safety conscious, it's your responsibility.