Whistler Mountain Biking


Book Description

The definitive guide to mountain biking in the Whistler area, one of the world's finest mountain biking destinations. The area offers many types of riding opportunities for all skill levels. The book includes valley trails, mountain biking trails, overgrown logging roads, world-famous downhill trails from the tops of the chairlifts and gondolas, cross country adventure trails, loop trails, and trails with incredible views of Whistler Village and many mountains, including Whistler, Blackcomb, and Wedge Mountains. Whistler is in western Canada, near Vancouver. Vancouver/Whistler have been selected as the location for the 2010 Olympics.




Ski and Snowboard Guide to Whistler Blackcomb


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This is a guidebook for advanced and expert skiers and snowboarders to maximize their experience at Whistler Blackcombski and snowboard resort. The book presents detailed information about the many ski areas on the mountains, including 120 runs not published on the resort's trail map. It includes 85 colour aerial photographs, providing unobstructed views of the countless opportunities available for advanced and expert skiers and snowboarders to test their skills. Whistler Blackcomb is a premier ski and snowboard resort located in Canada's Coast Mountain Range. The resort is a two hours drive from Vancouver, British Columbia, and was one of the event sites of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.




The Little Gift Book of Whistler


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A photographic tour of one of North America's preeminent resort destinations. The beautiful resort community of Whistler is located within the dramatic ranges of British Columbia's Coast Mountains. Over two million visitors flock to Whistler every year to enjoy the town's beautiful surroundings and engage in a wealth of recreational activities.Along with the activities on offer -- skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, golfing, mountain biking, fishing -- Whistler provides ample opportunities for relaxation. Visitors can luxuriate in world-class spas and restaurants amid some of Canada's most stunning scenery. In The Little Gift Book of Whistler, some of the nation's best photographers capture the sights that draw so many people to Whistler, including: The snowy caps of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains The crystal waters of Alta Lake and Lost Lake Picturesque Whistler Village The aptly named River of Golden Dreams. The breathtaking scenes in The Little Gift Book of Whistler show why Whistler is so often considered North America's number one resort town.




Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance


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Lennard Zinn's expert advice makes quick work of mountain bike repair. Newcomers and experienced mechanics alike will benefit from the hundreds of illustrations, the exploded views of how components go together, and Zinn's practical, time-saving tips.




Joy of Bears


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A collection of breathtaking images and thought-provoking words sure to bring joy to your heart and enrich your spirit. Take an inspiring journey into the world of the great bear and discover the true and often unseen nature of black bears, grizzlies and polar bears. Celebrate all that is wild! (Proceeds from the sale of this book support Get Bear Smart Society's work helping people to understand and live with our neigh-bears.)




Mastering Mountain Bike Skills


Book Description

If you want to ride like a pro, you should learn from a pro! In Mastering Mountain Bike Skills, Third Edition, world-champion racer Brian Lopes and renowned riding coach Lee McCormack share their elite perspectives, real-life race stories, and their own successful techniques to help riders of all styles and levels build confidence and experience the full exhiliration of the sport. Mastering Mountain Bike Skills is the best-selling guide for all mountain biking disciplines, including enduro, pump track racing, dual slalom, downhill, cross-country, fatbiking, and 24-hour races. It absolutely captures the sport and offers everything you need to maximize performance and excitement on the trail. Learn how to select the proper bike and customize it for your unique riding style. Develop a solid skills base so you can execute techniques with more power and precision. Master the essential techniques to help you carve every corner, nail every jump, and conquer every obstacle in your path. Last, but not least, prepare yourself to handle every type of weather and trail condition that the mountain biking world throws at you. Whether you’re a recreational rider looking to rock the trails with friends, are a seasoned enthusiast, or are aspiring to be a top pro, Mastering Mountain Bike Skills will improve your ride and dust the competition. Don't just survive the trail—own the trail, and enjoy the thrill of doing it.




Whistler Hiking Guide


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Whistler Mountain is the main site of the 2010 Vancouver/Whistler Winter Olympic Games. This book is a guide to the best hiking trails in the Whistler/Pemberton area and the Squamish Chief in Squamish and the Joffre Lakes trail on the Duffy Lake Road. The trails range from strolls through Whistler Village to full-day journeys in the Whistler alpine. The book includes colour photographs of wildflowers in the Whistler area and information on Whistler area geology by a geology professor. It includes 250 colour photographs, 50 maps, and 37 elevation profiles.







Classic New Zealand Mountain Bike Rides


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This edition of Classic New Zealand Mountain Bike Rides is fully revised and includes new maps, photos, elevation charts and flip cartoons, as well as 50 new tracks. It's an indispensable guide for mountain bike riders of all abilities. Features: 404 tracks around the country; all new mountains bike parts; detailed route information, including length of ride and difficulty; and information on ride preparation and equipment.




Epic Bike Rides of the Americas


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Get ready to explore America's most thrilling gravel, road and trail bike routes. This definitive companion for cycling enthusiasts showcases 200 of North, Central and South America's best and most celebrated routes, from epic adventures off the beaten path to shorter urban rides. Go bikepacking in Baja, road riding in Colombia, mountain biking in Canada and gravel riding in Pennsylvania. Each ride is accompanied by stunning photos and a map and toolkit of practical details - where to start and finish, how to get there, where to stay and more - to help you plan the perfect trip. Suggestions for similar rides around the world are also included. Rides in Canada include: The Cabot Trail (Nova Scotia) Whistler Bike Park (British Columbia) The Whitehorse Trails (Yukon) Banff to Whitefish (Alberta) Rides in the USA include: Mountain Biking in Moab (Utah) Great Allegheny Passage Colorado Beer Ride Glacier National Park Loop (Montana) The Covered Bridges of Vermont Rides in Central America & Caribbean The Baja Divide (Mexico) Oaxaca to Zipolite (Mexico) Cuba's Southern Rollercoaster (Cuba) Rides in South America include: The Trans Ecuador Mountain Bike Route (Ecuador) Mendoza Wine Ride (Argentina) The Lagunas Route (Bolivia) To the Tip of Patagonia (Argentina) The Peru Divide About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.