September is one of the best times to ride in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park
WHISTLER, BC, August 29, 2008 – Harvest Huckfest is back for its seventh year, and this time, it’s taking place in September when the weather is milder and the dirt stays tacky, making the riding fantastic.
This staple season-ender event is the Whistler Mountain Bike Park’s way of celebrating the summer season. Traditionally held over the Canadian Thanksgiving long weekend in October, organizers have opted to bump it forward a few weeks to ensure prime riding conditions.
“The timing couldn’t be better. It’s during this time of year that Mother Nature turns down the thermostat a few notches,” says Rob McSkimming, Vice President of Business Development for Whistler Blackcomb. “The weather is a little cooler, but still dry, and the dirt is tackier so there’s less dust. This fall, trails will still be in great shape.”
Last September, renowned film group, The Collective, spent 10 days in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park filming for their epic mountain bike movie, Seasons. This is the kind of autumn riding that freeride junkies thrive on.
The ever-popular Slopestyle and the new Gunner Vision Dual Slalom will take place September 20-21.
Registration is available at Guest Relations and costs $40 per day. Lift tickets are available to competitors at a cost of $5 per day. Full face helmets are mandatory.
Registration and Event Details for Harvest Huckfest:
Foreign riders will need proof of travel insurance prior to registration.
Slopestyle - Saturday, Sept. 20
- Morning Check-in runs from 8am until 10:00am
- Training on course from 10:15am to 11:30
- 12:00 onwards will include time trails for two runs with a combined time
- Ladders are posted between 4:30pm to 5pm at Guest Relations
- Full face helmets mandatory
- No inverted tricks allowed
Gunner Vision Dual Slalom - Sunday, Sept. 20
- Morning check-in and riders; meeting at 10am
- Training starts at 10:30am
- 11:45am start the ladders
- Ladders complete by 3:30pm
- Awards ceremony at GLC at 4:30pm
**Foreign riders will need to provide proof of travel insurance to participate in this event**
Pre-registration is strongly recommended and can be done at Guest Relations or by calling 1-800-766-0449. For more information on the Whistler Mountain Bike Park and Harvest Huckfest visit whistlerblackcomb.com/bike.
Consistently ranked as North America's top ski and snowboard resort, Whistler Blackcomb elevates summer adventure to new heights. On-Mountain activities include high alpine hiking and sightseeing via the Peak Chair on Whistler, epic riding in North America’s number one ranked lift-accessed mountain bike park, and summer skiing and riding on Blackcomb’s Horstman Glacier. In the valley, sparkling mountain lakes and beaches, four championship golf courses, and Whistler’s vibrant pedestrian village filled with restaurants, patios, cafés, shops, galleries and spas are all surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Whistler Blackcomb continues to raise the level of mountain excitement for its guests, introducing a world-record breaking Peak to Peak Gondola connecting Whistler and Blackcomb Mountain’s alpine. Opening December 2008, the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola will revolutionize the winter skiing and riding as well as summer sightseeing and alpine hiking experience. Located a scenic two-hour drive north of Vancouver up the spectacular Sea to Sky Highway, this four season resort is truly spectacular by nature. Check it out at www.whistlerblackcomb.com.
About Intrawest ULC
Intrawest is a world leader in experiential destination resorts. The company has interests in ten resorts at North America’s most popular mountain destinations including Whistler Blackcomb, a host venue for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Intrawest network also includes Canadian Mountain Holidays, the largest heli-skiing operation in the world, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Florida and Club Intrawest—a private resort club with locations throughout North America. In addition, Intrawest develops real estate at its resorts and at other locations across North America and in Europe. Intrawest is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. For more information, visit www.intrawest.com
