Please review our Safety and Risk Awareness page for further information.

All participants must sign a waiver at check-in and prior to any commencement of activity.

View our Waiver here

• Advanced to Expert Level (This is NOT for beginners)

• Due to the length of the trail, riders are encouraged to be able to ride a Black Diamond Downhill/Enduro Trail on a regular basis. This trail is rated as “Dark Blue” as there are sections that can be more challenging than a traditional blue.

• Be aware that bike trail ratings in Whistler are typically more challenging than a comparable rating back home. A Blue here = Black elsewhere.

• There are NO mandatory drops, bridges, or gap jumps. There are some mandatory rock rolls, berms, and steep sections.

• A rider should be able to ride a Black Diamond trail in the Whistler Bike Park (eg. Original Sin & Angry Pirate)

Please dress the same way you would for riding the Whistler Bike Park.

· Helmets are mandatory.

· Extra clothing and food & water

· Personal protection equipment highly recommended (Knee pads, Elbow pads, gloves, chest protector, mountain bike specific footwear)

· Goggles or sunglasses recommended.

· Sunscreen.

· Personal pack with: tire repair, first aid kit, cell phone, and space to carry a radio.

· Nothing may be left in the helicopter. Come ready to ride.

· Cameras may NOT be used while loading/unloading helicopter. If you have a GoPro or a handsfree device, this may be used. Selfie Sticks and drones are not allowed.

· Come ready to ride, and DO NOT bring anything you won’t be taking on your trip. Ensure your gear is functional, tight and tidy before getting on the shuttle or leaving your vehicle.

• Absolutely NOTHING can be strapped to a bike. This includes tubes, water bottles, GPS devices, or any other zip-tied/Velcro accessory. Mud guards are allowed if they are secured with 4 zip ties and show no signs of wear.

E-Bikes are not allowed.

Please ensure you have the appropriate equipment and are prepared for your day in the backcountry.

1. Stay on the Trail
This trail routes through an area of sensitive alpine and sub-alpine tundra, as well as old-growth forest. Off-trail riding will not be tolerated. We have worked hard to offer an incredible trail and damaging the environment around it will have negative effects on the surrounding flora and fauna, as well as degrade the quality of the program for others. Keep it awesome, keep it on the trail.

2. Respect Wildlife
Keep from harassing wildlife by respecting them; this is their home, not yours. Do not feed wildlife, and properly dispose of your food and other consumable items. This is particularly important during sensitive times such as mating or nesting season where the slightest stress can cause great and long-lasting disturbance. Do not chase, pester or approach wildlife. Acknowledge that they are there and carry on your way without leaving an impact.

3. Dispose of Waste Properly
If you pack it in, pack it out. In fact, take any waste you find with you whether it is yours or not. We would very much prefer if you used the washroom before your flight. The trip is not that long, and as a grown adult we believe you’re strong enough to hold it. However, emergencies do happen and if required, dispose of human waste in "cat holes" that are at least six to eight inches deep and two-hundred feet from water. To promote decomposition, a site with organic soil will be chosen. The cathole will be covered and disguised when finished. Toilet paper and hygiene products must be packed out and will not be left in the cathole.

4. Plan Ahead and Prepare
Many unnecessary impacts can be avoided when you know what you are getting into before hand and you plan your trip accordingly. For example, knowing the terrain you will be encountering and the local hazards will help you to avoid sensitive and high traffic areas while preventing emergencies and costly evacuations. Planning also allows you to make sure your group isn't too large and to minimize potential waste by repackaging food and supplies among your party.

• We will have a bike patrol staff member perform a sweep after all riders have started down the trail to ensure safety, and trail etiquette (not riding off-trail or disrespecting the land).

• All riders will be equipped with a radio to contact the bike patrol staff in case of injury or emergencies. Serious injuries may be provided with a helicopter evacuation, potentially subject to additional fees.

• Minimum age: 15 years old

In the tourism sector, a tenure exists to help balance the interest of commercial operators with the interests of public use, wildlife use, environmental presence, and first nations support. AlpX has the title to a wide variety of tenured terrain in the Sea to Sky with several different activities permitted in each area. We are responsible for staying within the limitations outlined in our Tenure Management Plan. This includes using the correct regions exclusively for the activities permitted, limiting the number of users to what has been approved, and operating in a safe and sustainable manner. Tenure holders must abide by the provincial Backcountry Recreation/Tourism Wildlife Guidelines.