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MTB in around Squamish and Vancouver
September 15, 2008, 08:42:57 am
Any recommended trails? I know there are tons, but a bit overwhelmed for choice. Prefer flowing single track to big drops and scary northshore.

(And anything that you can avoid mashing your face on, HK Stu)

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#1 Re: MTB in around Squamish and Vancouver
September 15, 2008, 09:20:35 am
The only one I have heard of is the legendary 'Powerhouse Plunge' which is a steep descent. Years ago I tried to ride down it and shat my pants and ended up escorting the bike down on foot.

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#2 Re: MTB in around Squamish and Vancouver
September 15, 2008, 09:47:23 am
One to add to the "avoid" list then.

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#3 Re: MTB in around Squamish and Vancouver
September 18, 2008, 06:40:18 am
Chris - best to avoid the stuff on the north shore then, though there really are some fantastic trails there.
If you're in Squamish, buy a map from the bike shop next to Valhalla, and you'll be able to pick your trails from that - though Sq has some downhill style stuff, it's best for the flowy singletrack stuff.

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#4 Re: MTB in around Squamish and Vancouver
October 08, 2008, 10:33:39 am
We never did any in the end - on the rainy days we were too knackered and when it rained it rained proper - not occasional showers, full on constant downpours. Stuff around there looked good though.

 

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