Bear Back Biking - Whistler, BC
Bear Back Biking are Whistler's mountain biking holiday specialists.
Whether you want to ride the valleys superb Cross Country trail network, use lift assistance to rip the world renowned Downhill park, or simply get out for a casual pedal to explore the natural beauty Whistler has to offer, we are the first and only people you need to contact!
This is your resource for everything you need to know about a mountain biking holiday in Whistler, BC Canada.
If you are looking for information on Whistler's original mountain biking holiday package, accommodation, the riding, guiding, Whistler's bike park, Whistler resort, and the best way to get here, then you are in the right place!
Bike Check - JT Huck
2011 Guide Bike Check - JT Huck
Jamie has been with us for a while now and always impresses us with his relaxed flow on a bike.
JT has also been out and about filming and shooting with various photographers over the last couple of seasons. Most notably slotting into the FastFokus - Be Careful webisode and shooting with Jordan Manley for BBB's recent MBUK articles.
Jamie's super smooth on a bike, but ride hard and rides a lot!
In 2011 JT logged 68 days and 328 individual scans on the Whistler bike park alone this year. Based on actual location scans thats a whopping 113,569m (113km) or 383,971ft (73miles) of elevation he's ridden down.
This does not include unscanned rides up Garbo, shuttle days in Squamish or North Van, or even his trip to Europe for the worlds OR even the current season of riding over in New Zealand
In 2010, it was a huge 87 Days and 507 scans on his previous Voltage FR!
To put that into perspective, solely on the bike park, he's effectively taken that bike well up into space and ridden back down again.
Did he break anything descending over 100km of bike park trails? Not a single thing!
Recruiting 2012
Now we're into 2012, we're starting to get organised for the upcoming season and we are looking to recruit early!
Chef
We are looking for a talented chef to fill the voids left behind by the likes of Wallace, Timmy and Bex.
We've had some superb chefs over the years and looking for a new member of the team.
Do you get a buzz from being in a resort town, cooking up great food for fun groups of riders and want soem time on teh biek yourself? Then this is the job for you.
Wallace, our chef for 2010/2011 had it dialled. He cooked many a superb breakfast and dinner and still got plenty of time on his bike.
In 2010 rode the bikepark almost exclusively and he logged 81 days, 450 runs!
In 2011, he mixed it up and started to pedal teh resorts XC trail network more but still managed 55 days and 233 runs.
Chalet host
As always, we need the services of a chalet host. Duties include 'keeping house' and keeping things in shape.
Sophie was the definition of perfect, so there are some pretty big boots to fill.
That said, no reason that you cant ride 6 days a week whilst keeping the place spic and span.
Ideally the chef comes with a significant other - the chalet host - are you that awesome couple?
Employment package details on request, please email Mark for more info.
Whistler Coaching and Hiring Course
For early season 2012, Bear Back Biking are proud to be working with Peak Leaders and Whistler Bike Park to provide a residential instructor training course with focus on becoming a Bike Park instructor and mountain bike guide.
We are excited to be able to offer the ONLY course where participants will be offered a job by WBP (assuming you can satisfy the minimum requirements)
Course dates are May 22 - June 12th 2012
So, about to embark on a year out?
Fancy a summer in Whistler?
Want to get paid to ride?
Want a base for when you arrive so you can get fully qualified to work on the park?
Want to get qualified then actually have a job?
Want to do all this with a bunch of likeminded individuals who will probably end up being your riding buddies?
Then you gotta get yourself booked on this course!
