Why is Whistler Bike Park such a big freaking deal?

In a recent poll, it seems that 78% of you have never been to a lift access bike park like Whistler, which is actually pretty unsurprising. Some of these places are not easy to get to, and some of you aren't even that interested in downhill. Nevertheless, "Whistler" pops up a lot in MTB news as well as YouTube, and most of this content presumes you have certain knowledge about the place.

Some of you may feel that you have "stupid" questions about it, but I feel that no such questions exist.

This video is meant to serve as an introduction to Whistler so that other videos are easier to understand. If this upload isn't up to normal standards, it's because I produced it on location.

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Thanks to Mike, Jordan, and Alexander for helping me with clips!

[NubeCubes]

As a Downhill mountain biker of 10+ years, I’m glad YouTube has promoted this video to bring new riders in!

[Cxhyly]

never even heard of this or watched a single mountain biking video but thank you youtube algorithm

[wesman]

Since being paralyzed from a rollover accident in 2010 there's nothing I miss more than being on two wheels (other than skiing) weather it being on my mountain bike, my dirt bike or my Harley. Ride on brother, that's awesome man, I wish I could do that! Thank you for bringing us this great video it takes me back to my days riding!

[clovislfrc]

Any city roadies here who kinda wish they had mtb trails like these anywhere near them :/

[ljaki]

This is on trending in Australia, nice work Seth.

[billbingham]

This is the video that got me back into mountain biking about 1 year ago. Complete life changer. Thank you Seth!

[jpsinger]

I have a video idea for you: how to inspect a used bike before buying it. I'm interested in buying a used MTB but I really don't know the most important inspection items to make sure it's in good working order without spending a long time with the bike or being able to ride it hard on a trail.

[dr.baldskin]

I don't know why I am watching this, I don't even have a bike...

[Meowmeowmewmeowz]

Nobody:


These comments: "I didn't even know that bikes existed but I'm interested."

[berticusmaximus]

You have to take out that bmx race bike to a track soon! That would we awesome to watch!

[rupedog]

'jumping is not my thing'... proceeds to hit massive jumps I would never attempt! All relative!
Great vid. Love to go.

[terboh]

This video popped into my feed last year for no reason and now I'm broke and have an amazing hobby.

[bradyl]

The comment section

99% random people who don’t even ride

1% actual riders

[GargaGaming]

I don't even know what a bike is, but im interested

[scripsur]

"so casing these landings USUALLY wont kill you"


well ok then...

[rorysnow]

Me: *lives in Australia*

YouTube: *here’s a mountain bike park in Canada*

[mattdeso]

I'd hit a bike park - if there were any in Florida. (Hint - Sounds like an investment opportunity!)

[peter_smyth]

As a roadie, watching these clips both amazes and terrifies me.

[repapeti]

5:39 "The landings are also massive which means casing these jumps ususally won't kill you."
Usually? These safety factors?!

[eltouni]

Youtube:

"Lets us all gather around and watch this video about biking"