A Deep Dive In Whistler

Blurred image of a person sitting on a chair with a red object.

Recently, we voyaged to Whistler. Yes, we witnessed the spectacle that is Crankworx, but more than the hyped-up competitions, DJ parties, and brand "activations," we saw the core mountain bike scene. These people travel to British Columbia every season in search of the best trails. Some are Ripton athletes, many just wear denim because they like it. 

Here's a visual journal of a few August days in Whistler. 

Biker performing a jump on a dirt track with another biker standing next to a bike in a forest setting.

Person on a bicycle performing a jump in a forested area with trees and clear sky.

Featured Ripton pilot: Jon Simek

Person on a bicycle underwater with colorful gear, surrounded by swirling water.

Person blowing bubbles with a vintage car license plate in the background

Multiple hands reaching towards each other in a circle with a blurred background

Person wearing a helmet and showing their hands with painted nails in an outdoor setting.

Above images by Tanner Stephens from his Deep Summer photo contest submission.

Biker performing a trick on a dirt trail with trees in the background

Person riding a bicycle on a dirt path with a inset showing a close-up of the bike.

Biker in mid-air over a dirt jump with trees in the background

Two people sitting on a van with a close-up of a steering wheel and dashboard.

Person hanging clothes on a line outdoors

Featured Ripton Pilot: Lucy VanEesteren. Above photos by Takaya Sage.

Person on a bicycle performing a jump with mountains and buildings in the background

Featured Ripton Pilot: Haz Burbidge-Smith

Person on a bicycle performing a jump with buildings and trees in the background

Featured Ripton Pilot: Kaia Jensen

Person with a helmet on a bike, standing on a rocky terrain

Above photos by Izzy Lidsky

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