Whistler's Alpine Back In Action - Top of the World 2014

On July the 12th, Whistler's Top of the World trail opened again to the relief of those who've been trying to figure out a way to escape being parboiled in the mid 30 degrees (90 or so in freedom units) heat of the valley trails. This heat's had the effect of melting out snowpack in record time. The trail is in great shape and even gets dusty as you get lower.

Top of the World is an alpine trail starting from Whistler's peak and descending 347m to the trails of the Garbanzo Zone in 5 distinct segments. It's now possible to get a one ride ticket from Guest Services for the price of $ 32 if you don't have a Whistler Bike park pass. If you already are a pass holder or have some sort of day ticket then the Peak Ride ticket which allows you to access TOTW's alpine goodness is $17. From July 11 to September 21, you can top off your WBP experience by venturing into the alpine to smell the flowers and try out a new experience.


WBP's trail crew has done a lot of work on the lower section of TOTW. 23 culverts funnel water off the trail surface improving drainage. It's a stunning amount of work which will no doubt be appreciated by laundromats everywhere.





I close with this plagiarism from a previous article:

"Top of the World can be best thought of as an experience and not just merely a trail. If you're a rider who doesn't care much for externalities such as alpine views (not judging - just making a statement) and are motivated solely by the experience of riding a bike, fast, then the Top of the World's point will probably be lost on you.... If all you really want to do is smash some berms brah... well then, as I said, lower trails are in great shape and the dirt is as tacky as I've ever seen it. That's the beauty of the Whistler experience - there is and will always be something for everyone."



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