Whistler’s $345 million three-phase plan has local and international mountain bikers excited.
The “Renaissance” project which includes additional tourist amenities, base area renovations and new townhomes also features an expansion to Whistler Mountain Bike Park.
Today @whistlerblckcmb announced @WB_Renaissance incl. plans to double the size of @whistlerbikeprk https://t.co/40awsMzfqA
— Whistler Bike Park (@WhistlerBikePrk) April 6, 2016
The infamous bike park will nearly double in size after construction of 50km of new downhill mountain biking trails. Last summer the Dusty Downhill Mountain Bike Trail opened and the Creekside gondola was made accessible to mountain bikers. The majority of the 50km of new trail expansion will be in the same area as designed for all skill levels.
.@GoWhistler announces plans for 50km of new downhill trails: https://t.co/lqHKTEWEiA via @pinkbike #exploreBC #mtb pic.twitter.com/jHDgxdLm1J
— Destination BC (@HelloBC) April 8, 2016
The trails are included in the new mountain adventure experiences slated for Phase 1 ($90-100 million) of the project over the next 4-5 years pending approvals. Phase 1 also includes:
- 163,000 square foot Watershed with waterslides on Blackcomb’s upper base
- New high-speed lift to replace the Magic Chair
- A year-round mountain coaster, a tree-top ropes course, and ATV and snowmobile activities for kids
- New snow school learning zones, a night skiing zone, and enhanced snowmaking on Blackcomb Mountain
- Major improvements to Whistler Blackcomb’s existing sightseeing, hiking and mountain biking experiences
Whistler Mountain Bike Park opens for the season on May 20th.
Written by Amar Mirchandani @amarmirch
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