Just the Tip: Rainbow Heli Drop, The Crankworx Escape - Video

Aug 24, 2016
by Pinkbike Staff  
Escape Monday - Crankworx, Whistler 2016

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Rainbow Heli Drop - Crankworx Whistler 2016
Riders gathered at Blackcomb Helicopters early Monday morning in preparation for the awesome day ahead.

Rainbow Heli Drop - Crankworx Whistler 2016

Rainbow Heli Drop - Crankworx Whistler 2016

Rainbow Heli Drop - Crankworx Whistler 2016
Getting the safety debrief before loading up the 'choppa.

Rainbow Heli Drop - Crankworx Whistler 2016

Rainbow Heli Drop - Crankworx Whistler 2016

Rainbow Heli Drop - Crankworx Whistler 2016
The whirly bird bringing in another load of riders.

Rainbow Heli Drop - Crankworx Whistler 2016

Rainbow Heli Drop - Crankworx Whistler 2016
Stikman from Troy Lee Designs.

Rainbow Heli Drop - Crankworx Whistler 2016
Elmar and Simon from SRAM and RockShox.

Rainbow Heli Drop - Crankworx Whistler 2016

Rainbow Heli Drop - Crankworx Whistler 2016
Luke Hontz from FiveTen enjoying a casual Monday ride.

Rainbow Heli Drop - Crankworx Whistler 2016
Mitch chasing down Stik.

Radek dropping in.
Radek dropping in off the rocks.

Rainbow Heli Drop - Crankworx Whistler 2016
Maxi from Ghost Germany enjoying his trip to Whistler.

Rainbow Heli Drop - Crankworx Whistler 2016
Alan Golds dropping in en route to Apres at the Cinnamon Bar and Grill.

Rainbow Heli Drop - Crankworx Whistler 2016
Mark Jordan of Fox Racing Shox testing out his suspension in the Alpine.

Rainbow Heli Drop - Crankworx Whistler 2016
The ride would end in the Whistler village, but the day was just getting going at that point. Welcome to the best place on earth to be a mountain biker.

Here is Radek's ride log from the journey down:
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Check out all of Paris' image from the Heli Drop here.

Thanks to our partners for the Crankworx Escape day:
Blackcomb Helicopters
Escape Whistler
Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa (home of the Cinnamon Bear Bar and Grille)
Sushi Village

MENTIONS: @officialcrankworx / @bretttippie / @trailforks


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49 Comments
  • 33 2
 #1 rule of Helidrops?
When a friend invites you on a drop you don't ask how much $, you only answer with a 'yes! When?'.
  • 24 0
 This is why these dudes started Pinkbike. It was all done so one day they could get a free heli ride. Well worth it if you ask me.
  • 2 0
 I wonder what I need to do to get one...
  • 2 0
 @paul-bee: start an mtb website Smile
  • 6 0
 @paul-bee: or just call whistler heli and get 8 friends together to chip in. When you inform them of said heli drop remind them of my #1 rule (see above).
  • 6 0
 @Tmackstab: @paul-bee he might be on to something.
  • 22 0
 Thank you so much Pinkbike for the hospitality and the super fun day of riding, hanging, and 'other stuff'!
  • 8 0
 P.S. This is a heli drop ride is a MUST DO in Whistler, the bike park is unreal as always, but this was an even better experience.
  • 8 0
 @troyleedesigns: Thanks! It was a real pleasure having you guys, and we're stoked you had a great day up there.
  • 7 0
 Thanks Pinkbike! A day we'll never forget, that's for sure.
  • 7 0
 Right on, @pinkbike! Thanks for the lift up the mountain!
  • 6 0
 Tippie, you ever slow down????
  • 2 0
 Did this one last year. So worth it! Pretty much the same photo spot flic.kr/p/ycPAqN Sadly the weather wasn't in our favor this year when we were up there otherwise I'd have done it again in a heartbeat.
  • 5 0
 I wonder what one ride up in one of those costs....
  • 10 0
 Did this exact heli drop about 8 years ago. Cost was $125 per person.
  • 4 0
 A lot of factors determine price on these drops. Distance/elevation, time and how many people are part of the drop.
Its usually in the $200-$400/pp range in my experience.
  • 4 0
 Mt Cartier in Revelstoke is $345 for a drop, according to the website.

Seems worth it to me.
  • 19 0
 Hey @briceps, this one is $125 /pp if you fill a helicopter with 5 people.

With our new bike racks, it's just one trip up, and your bike is strapped to the side of the helicopter flying with you.

We do another drop in Pemberton which is $220/pp, and is more of a full day mixed ride, with a HUGE descent of 6,350 feet

Give us a shout and we can hook it up!
  • 3 0
 That is a LOT more reasonable than I was expecting!
  • 2 0
 @BlackcombHelicopters: That's not bad at all! I'll definitely give you guys a shout next time I'm in Whistler.
  • 1 0
 I dream of Whistler every night. I live in PA. I don't dream about women or food. I dream about riding incredible trails. This ride is definitely the stuff of dreams. I have a good riding buddy who has to go to Vancouver twice a year for a week on business and he's never been to Whistler!!! He's always in a hurry to get home. Personally I think he's got a small screw loose somewhere.
  • 1 0
 I would say a pretty big screw, lol
  • 2 0
 @radek @pinkbike Now, THAT was a "Team building" as we call it here in Croatia. Tequila tonight, tomorrow we ride !! Smile ... Thanx for all good vibes from early days until now. Ride on and don't forget to reCycle ! Smile
  • 4 0
 WTF?! Radek rides bicycles too?! Dude is an animal on an ADV moto.
  • 10 0
 You bet. Bikes first, moto second.
  • 2 0
 @radek: radek did the BC bike race too!!
  • 3 0
 awesome looks like a blast! ....anyone know if theres an up trail/road to make it possible to pedal to the top?
  • 1 0
 Not all the way to the top (definitely no road) that I'm aware of but we did this 10 years ago so... who knows, haha. If anyone has the chance to do this, its well worth it. Its absolutely some of the best riding you'll do and there are a few side attractions to ride keeping the whole experience for well over a couple of hours. The heli ride up is pretty intense also.
  • 1 0
 You can, but it be epically painfull pushing up...then again whistler local Jesse did it...https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-PwYtlq_K2s
  • 1 0
 @chantalfelten: I'm going in less than a week...f*ck it???
  • 3 0
 I hiked with my bike to where the got dropped last summer and it took me 3 hours to get up from end of the trail and 20 mins down
  • 2 0
 @chantalfelten:

nice, so after you run out of pedalable trail do you just start pushing up the main rainbow mountain trail to the top?? thnx!! ...125$ for a heli ride seems very reasonable as well Smile
  • 1 0
 It is a easy hike a bike to the top. One that will keep you preoccupied with the amazing scenery and blueberries if you go now.
  • 1 0
 @whatyousaid: yep that's what I would opt for too...pushing up jaws for the flank looks to be epically painful
  • 1 0
 I'm trying to organize a heli ride, if anyone is interested from next tuesday to sunday, PM me!
  • 1 0
 Was the Marmot sat on his rock shouting at you all?
Done that drop 3 times and there's always been a marmot 'shouting' at us sat on the rocks by that slope to the alpine lake.
  • 2 0
 By far the most effective way to boost your CO2-foodprint. A must for every bike enthusiast.
  • 1 0
 Did the heli drop in 2014 with Mr. Schley Big Grin was one of my best experiences so far, thank you guys for doing something so cool.
  • 2 0
 My one dying wish is to do this
  • 2 0
 Bredd Tippie is one of the best. Like his videos!
  • 1 0
 There's no way those guys escaped the room after that ride....
  • 1 0
 Def on my bucket list the next year or two for my Whistler trips.
  • 1 0
 I wonder how is this compared to Top of the World
  • 1 0
 Get away from the crowds.....with a posse of 30!! Lmfao
  • 1 0
 Me every time: 6:37-6:41
  • 1 0
 High 5 buddy! Won't leave you hangin'
  • 1 0
 Dreamy
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