Crankworx

The Cranworx freeride mountain biking festival took over Whistler during the last 10 days. There were different events each day, leading up the major event, the Red Bull Joyride, on Saturday. The event bought thousands to the village, so it was a busy, festive week for all.

James Bigby was visiting Vancouver Island and spontaneously decided to come visit. We did some mountain sightseeing, took him riding to the few nearby lakes, watched some biking and enjoyed catching up over a couple of pints.

Biking film and photography competitions

James and Andy at the base of Whistler

Mountain Sightseeing

Pump Track

Alta Lake

Red Bull Joyride Event

The Cheese Rolling Festival

So what is Cheese Rolling?!

Its an annual festival held on Blackcomb mountain, where an 11-pound wheel of cheese is rolled down a hill and crazy people chase after it.  The first contestant to cross the line wins the cheese and other prizes. Yes, its may be a stupid race, but it's hilarious to watch everyone trip and tumble down the hill...

A year older

Friday 10th August was yet another memorable day in Whistler, as Meg turned a year older.

We aptly celebrated this occasion by rafting down the Green River, followed by sunset beverages up Whistler Mountain,  an open-air concert (marking the beginning of a Downhill Bike Festival, Crankworx), and a few drinks at a local pub.

These pics will attempt to do it justice.

All suited up and ready to go

Cruising

Top of Whistler Mountain

An Olympic Legacy, the Inukshuk

Mountain Golf

Last week Meg played her first round of golf ever! She is working at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club, so gets free access to this beautiful facility set in mountains.  It was another glorious day in Whistler!

Village river at dusk

A view of the village from the Blackcomb slopes

Enjoying the outdoor Olympic screening in the lunchtime sun

The Train Wreck

A few decades ago a train derailed near Function Junction, just south of Whistler.  The cost to clean up the wreck was too high, so the 7 train cars were left scattered long the glacier fed Cheakamus River.  The locals have transformed the area into a work of art, bike park and hiking area.  

Bungee video

Check out Chris and Toms Bungee video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCPaSJlf5pA&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Summer has come!

Beautiful cross country trails

Blackcomb Mountain melting

Nothing better - 'Ruckus Deluxe' at Dubb linn Gate

Cherries at the Farmers Market

Canada Day celebrations in the village

Tom and Chris conquer Whistler Bungeeeeee!

View of the bungee bridge

Roomies

Hackie at the lake