Another photo shoot with Rob. This time on “Danimal” – a black trail off Stonebridge Road, which is off Alta Lake Road (aka “Westside Road”). Rob patiently rode and re-rode the features for me so that I could get a good angle. Turned a 30 min ride into an hour and a half!
Steep rock roll on Danimal Bike Trail, Whistler
Another photo shoot with Rob. This time on “Danimal” – a black trail off Stonebridge Road, which is off Alta Lake Road (aka “Westside Road”). Rob patiently rode and re-rode the features for me so that I could get a good angle. Turned a 30 min ride into an hour and a half!
The last two photos were taken on a different day and were easier to take as the weather was overcast so no “hot spots” where the sun was breaking through the trees.
This mountain biking trail is well known by locals and foreigners alike – we met several of both during our ride. Rob makes all the stunts look easy. Me, not so much! Thankfully Rob’s pretty good with the camera so managed to get a couple of shots of me on just about the only stunt I could manage.
Rob riding “A River Runs Through It” – one of Whistler’s most famous mountain bike trails.
Rob riding "A River Runs Through It"
Whistler’s snow pack is still so high that the management decided to put a temporary tube park in at the Roundhouse. At 2,200 feet this is tubing with a view! They’re only charging $5/ea for as many runs as you want. There isn’t a lift though – you have to hike for your fun.
You can see the snow depth as Rob (6′4″) stands on a cleared road literally just outside the Roundhouse.
Wet, wet, wet – that’s what it’s been in Whistler recently. Doesn’t seem to bother the mountain bikers taking advantage of Whistler Blackcomb’s extensive mountain bike park.
Whistler valley is riddled with mountain bike trails. This is Rob riding the bottom section of “Danimal” – rated a black diamond trail.
Today I volunteered at Whistler’s Kids of Steel Triathlon and adult “Try a Tri” race. This lady won gold in her age category and was clearly very pleased with herself.
This was our end of year party and since we were all dressed up in 70’s gear I decided to bring my 70’s camera – a Canon A1. Looks like the film was about the same age which adds a certain authenticity to the shots, I think.
Day 200? Crickey, time is moving along. Just 165 days to go……..oh…….that’s a lot! Anyway, this is Murray Munroe taking a shot during the Whistler spring 4 on 4 league. It’s much faster and more fun to watch than the regular season games.
