Video: Elevation - Elements of Perfection

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The Elements of Perfection video series went bigger and better this summer, and we saved the most exciting installment for last:

ELEVATION drops in at over 7000 feet, showcasing the Top of the World alpine trail on the Peak of Whistler Mountain.

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For the first time ever, the Peak Chair on Whistler Mountain opened for mountain bikers this summer and made the dream of riding the alpine a reality. The Elements of Perfection team and riders went all out for the final video of the series and the result is as unique as the ride.

The only thing better than riding Top of the World is riding Top of the World with a heli chasing you.
The elevation opened new doors for filming and a heli was brought in for unique aerial coverage of the entire trail. Photo - Mark Mackay

Goldstein working in money light.
Fall riding in Whistler is some of the best of the year and this year was nothing short. Day after day of clear skies and warm temperatures gave the crew ample opportunity to film when the light was at its best. Photo - Mark Mackay

Downtime antics
The first few days of filming weren't the greatest as clouds rolled late in the evenings. It a least allowed for some fun and creativity. Photo - Mark Mackay

Although Top of the World is now closed for the season as we wait for the snow to fly, there is no doubt that its return in 2013 will be even more anticipated than the last.

For more information on the Peak Zone and Top of the World, check out the Peak Zone web page.

Credits:
Whistler Mountain Bike Park - www.whistlerbike.com
Goldstein Productions - www.goldsteinproductions.ca
Starring Whistler Mountain Bike Park Team riders Peter Matthews and Berend Boer.
Photography by Mark Mackay - www.markmackayphotography.com

71 Comments

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flag Ollie-J (Sep 24, 2012 at 0:26)
 Holy shit. That shot with the sunset roost was amazing.
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flag Icculus19425 (Sep 24, 2012 at 8:45)
 I am at half mast over here
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flag Barbour1994 (Sep 24, 2012 at 9:10)
 I love Whistler! Best place in the world! Love these videos too!
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flag sam93mx (Sep 24, 2012 at 11:02)
 This is Mountain Biking. Hairs stood up watching this..
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flag fullbug (Sep 24, 2012 at 14:02)
 great edit. must get back there.
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flag Gman1582 (Sep 24, 2012 at 14:25)
 the guy in back was schralping those berms
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flag rockyflowtbay (Sep 24, 2012 at 15:33)
 only in whistler do they have a heli to film a promo vid!....love the place!
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flag llamaman110 (Sep 24, 2012 at 20:26)
 this.....is......the best movie i have ever seen. i am so lucky to be able to ride there.
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flag yxbix (Sep 24, 2012 at 2:23)
 i like it how they are riding this trail on two totally different rigs. I guess it shows that this trail can be fun for everybody.
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flag iamamodel (Sep 24, 2012 at 4:08)
 Nice vid and trail 'n all, but I hate the way that people smash berms as soon as a camera is pointed at them. And groms see this and think it's the way to ride. Smashing berms makes Baby Trailbuilder cry.
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flag WestwardHo (Sep 24, 2012 at 12:38)
 And then the berms have to get re-built with pavers and 3/4 minus all over the fricking place and you no longer even feel like you're trail riding, just cruising down a long gravelly BMX run.
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flag nzstormer (Sep 24, 2012 at 13:01)
 Couldn't agree more - there needs to be a 'you smash em, you fix em' type of rule. Although in pausing it at 2:42 . . .it does look awesome!
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flag swkshepherd (Sep 24, 2012 at 15:29)
 Also, it's my understanding that you don't need to 'smash' berms. Putting a little extra loose dirt on it before the shot and tapping the rear brake hard should have the same effect - pretty sure that's what was done here.
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flag nzstormer (Sep 24, 2012 at 17:21)
 ^ You might be right, but that's not what everyone is going to copy. Same as braiding, people do it in videos, everyone catches on and starts doing it then soon the trails and forest start to look a mess. People who make videos need to be aware of the influence it has. All of us strive to ride to a level we see in these vids, and the video makers need to adopt some social responsibility in that regard. I don't mean to rag on the video makers, they do an awesome job and the riders are great, but things like this leave a mark. I don't have a problem with anyone doing anything on or to a trail, as long as the person doing it can and does fix it for the next person.
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flag didinator (Sep 24, 2012 at 0:27)
 love how the enduro guy keeps throwing dust into the sunset
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flag kkroto80 (Sep 24, 2012 at 11:08)
 And how he can keep up with a DH rig.....
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flag justincs (Sep 24, 2012 at 22:38)
 it's not the bike it's the rider
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flag Homobikerus (Sep 24, 2012 at 1:01)
 OMG!!! That is... that is SOMETHING!!! VOD, VOW, VOM, VOY.... and whatever left!
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flag scblurnz (Sep 24, 2012 at 1:21)
 VOL = Video of Life!
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flag One-reason (Sep 24, 2012 at 3:50)
 Totally amazing I just came back like 3 days ago such amazing bike park. Not to mention the great filming
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flag erdadh (Sep 24, 2012 at 1:52)
 someday,somehow i will go to the whistler and after that let me die
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flag JScott (Sep 24, 2012 at 9:46)
 A lot of people ragged on TOTW when it first opened. I was glad to ride it a couple of times and it just got better and better as more and more sections opened. It's one of my favorite rides in whistler.

But screw you guys for releasing this video JUST as it closes. Jerks. Wink
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flag PVHmedic410 (Sep 25, 2012 at 13:12)
 "Top of the World" trail was the first trail my wife and I rode on our honeymoon this August. It's absolutely incredible, and this video really captures the contrast of the alpine singletrack opposed to the rest of the downhill park. Amazing.
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flag fr4xbike (Sep 24, 2012 at 16:54)
 I could watch this video for hours... the best production about mtb I ever seen
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flag mentalhead (Sep 24, 2012 at 2:59)
 We are having VOD for sure. It's more like VO?, but if the last picture is real I think this is just an unbeatable POD. Truly amazing! Damn, I want to ride my bike right now so badly.
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flag RubiconJosh (Sep 24, 2012 at 10:41)
 I have to thank Duncan Mainland and Richie Schley for taking me to the peak a couple of years ago before the average person could go, it was a unique experience to say the least.... But that was before this trail was built!!! Can't wait to come back! That was a wicked vid!
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flag zorba73 (Sep 24, 2012 at 16:20)
 Drop something?
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flag GreenBrosMedia (Sep 24, 2012 at 1:52)
 well that was rad
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flag Geadix (Sep 25, 2012 at 0:59)
 What camera have you used in the action scenes??
I mean, the scenes were we see the handlebar and the trail. One of the best action filming i've seen!!
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flag milesks (Sep 24, 2012 at 0:22)
 One of the best videos i have seen. Took me back to when i was up there 5 weeks ago Smile
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flag justincs (Sep 24, 2012 at 22:37)
 rode it yesterday , perfect weather..........so nice!!!
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flag hamrippin420 (Sep 26, 2012 at 23:51)
 From the bottom of my heart, to all you guys who slave over these trails that allow me to do this... thank you, so much. Thanks for another great year whis..
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flag sahark95 (Sep 24, 2012 at 13:00)
 fuck,fuck,fuck,fuck !! this is just fucking amazing !! i just can't stop watching this fucking video !!
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flag tajiri (Sep 24, 2012 at 12:09)
 "great job!GIANT 2013 SIMPLY THE BEST!
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flag rat-fink (Sep 24, 2012 at 10:47)
 Berends roost at sunset is the best frame I have seen in forever! DECLINE cover photo! POD MOD
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flag ldhbaker (Sep 24, 2012 at 13:13)
 Just rode this yesterday - amazing trail! Hopefully it doesn't get bombed out as well, as only 120 ppl aloud on it per day.
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flag insideman (Sep 24, 2012 at 13:18)
 I really think the footage is great, i just thought the saoundtrack was more apropriate for some romantic video, the video demanded something greater =)
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flag erikbrickell (Sep 25, 2012 at 7:36)
 See You next year Bikepark! Ill miss you! See you in like a month and a bit Snowboarding!
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flag Minucrest (Sep 25, 2012 at 10:48)
 where can I Download this Video? Just Awesome Those Guys should make a Movie!
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flag novajimmer (Sep 25, 2012 at 12:06)
 Heaven on earth........

Shame it wasn't open when I visited in July but there's always a next time. Smile
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flag gouin (Sep 24, 2012 at 14:15)
 i ride this trail 2 weeks ago ,its great ride when you take (ride d,ont slide)at the end of (top of the world).
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flag Pkantel18 (Sep 27, 2012 at 20:20)
 Ayajsidgshjawtauaisgagajacagaj....sorry just cleaning the jizz off my keyboard
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flag TotesRidic (Sep 24, 2012 at 9:03)
 Sick video! I don't think the music suited it though.. I felt like I was watching Baraka, or The Lion King..
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flag andreas440 (Sep 24, 2012 at 2:23)
 was für ne geileaussicht manda hat das is einfachnur geil da runter zu brettern Wink
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flag will-castaneda (Sep 24, 2012 at 0:23)
 Yet Another Amazing Production From Whistler! They have yet to let us down! Cant wait for more!
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flag will-castaneda (Sep 24, 2012 at 0:55)
 honestly one of the best videos i have seen!! cant beleive the season is coming to an end
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flag jaydawgz (Sep 24, 2012 at 6:39)
 This reminds me of the film "I am Legend", trying to get away as it slowly becomes darker..
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flag gladiax87 (Sep 24, 2012 at 0:23)
 Im sure 100% that this video will be a VOD tomorrow !!!
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flag finnrambo (Sep 24, 2012 at 1:37)
 or today in my case
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flag downhilla-trailbuilda13 (Sep 24, 2012 at 0:21)
 Hell ya..hope there is more to come!!!!!
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flag dv8416 Plus (Sep 25, 2012 at 7:00)
 Another item added to the buckef list; think I'll do it next summer Smile
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flag bisman (Sep 25, 2012 at 13:24)
 excellent video, the song ...awesome!!!
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flag lux-freerider (Sep 26, 2012 at 14:32)
 haha *sun sets* "Crap, now how do we get down the mountain"
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flag Jester1826 (Sep 24, 2012 at 0:44)
 That looked like soooooo much fun!! Come on the next season!!!
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flag Clarry (Sep 24, 2012 at 1:37)
 very well filmed guys :p keep it coming...
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flag Simonsalmbach (Sep 24, 2012 at 5:52)
 OMGWTF THIS IS SOOOOOOO EPIC!!!!!!!!!!!!
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flag jonnyboy (Sep 24, 2012 at 9:39)
 crazy wheel deflection at 2.42.. weird. TOW - superb experience.
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flag GeoffHollister (Sep 24, 2012 at 9:25)
 I can't quite put it to words, but this just makes me happy inside...
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flag taletotell (Sep 24, 2012 at 4:50)
 I will go there before I die.
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flag brano22 (Sep 24, 2012 at 4:33)
 Nice song, Nice video!! BIG LIKE!
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flag Austin014 (Sep 24, 2012 at 8:16)
 oh my god
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flag vertr (Sep 27, 2012 at 22:39)
 I love this vid so much.
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flag alsebka (Sep 24, 2012 at 6:10)
 E.P.I.C.
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flag bolmaing (Sep 24, 2012 at 0:28)
 Wow. Just, wow.
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flag TAridingMTB (Sep 24, 2012 at 15:52)
 That, last, shot. Wow.
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flag christopher-berry (Sep 24, 2012 at 3:51)
 Heaven!!!
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flag KAWAI (Sep 24, 2012 at 4:06)
 非常好。
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flag CSBB (Sep 24, 2012 at 0:41)
 Giant reign 2 enduro?
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flag amun (Sep 24, 2012 at 0:59)
 music?
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flag Oisans (Sep 24, 2012 at 1:19)
 Written at the end of the video.
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flag amun (Sep 24, 2012 at 1:54)
 ok
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