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West Coast Freeride Guides
August 16, 2004Published by kburkatWEST COAST FREERIDE GUIDES, LTD. – A new mountain bike freeride vacation company in Whistler, BC.
A beautiful example of riders making a living at what they love to do, the West Coast Freeride Guides (WCFG) offer guided bike tours of the best British Columbia has to offer. Owned and operated by local freeride militiaman Michael Hallett and Brian Cameron, the West Coast Freeride Guides offer heli-biking, single-day, multi-day adventure vacations that will take you to riding spots that until now resided only in your dreams. WCFG are happy to pick you up at the Vancouver International Airport, and can offer a discounted rate at several local hotels. On overnight adventures, WCFG will provide tents and provisions or arrange discounted hotels.  The range of trail riding WCFG offer guiding for is impressive. They run day shuttles to the slick rock heaven of Squamish and dry and dusty Pemberton with descents so steep they require a parachute. The North Shore is also within striking distance with Seymour, Cypress and Fromme to choose from. Beware, these guys know the Shore like the backs of their hands so don't follow too close and wear your body armor. The interior of British Columbia is a favorite overnight trip with several destinations possible. The inland empire of Kamloops is a must for all who love blazing single track with massive stunts. If you're lucky you may even get to throw down with pros like Specialized mad man Brett Tippie and IDUN hero Brendon Parker. Williams Lake is another interior option with the friendliest locals who love showing off their new stunts. Either way you can't go wrong, if you contact the WCFG they can help to tailor a trip with your riding style and the time you have available in mind.  Riding with the WCFG not only brings you to the trails, but they also show you how to ride them. Expert trail riders, Hallett and Cameron will show you the lines by blazing them. They are also tight with local legends everywhere from Penticton to Williams Lake, so chances are you‘ll not only be riding with trained guides, but pro or semi-pro riders. On our trip to Squamish I sat next to the Bronze winner of last year's Red Bull Rampage in the shuttle van, Glyn O'Brien. Ride with WCFG and you'll not only be riding the best trails in B.C., but also the best riders. Give these guys a call, 604-905-2665, check out their website, www.freerideguides.com or drop them a line, info@freerideguides.com. Robert Rebholz WCFG and Ticket2RideBC are combining their knowledge, experience and resources in order to offer the ultimate in Pro-Freeride Camps. The camps are operated from our Whistler base and extend to the surrounding Sea-to-Sky corridor (Squamish, Pemberton and the infamous North Shore). After completing our 4-day Pro-Freeride Camps you will have forged new friendships, created memories, ridden some of the most popular trails in British Columbia and learned to ride a 4000ft vertical heli-drop.   Our 4-day Pro-Freeride Camps are all inclusive packages, which include: accommodation, meals, Pro guiding, transportation and bike tech tips. 4-Day Camps - Arrive Thurs night, ride Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Day 1: Friday: Heli-drop, dirt jumping, - and for those with energy remaining we can take you out on some local valley trails. Day 2: Saturday - The North Shore - we take you down to ride Vancouver's North Shore. Day 3: Sunday - Squamish - BC's hidden riding gem - you've seen the movies now ride the trails. We'll be riding the likes of Ditch pig, 19th Hole etc Day 4: Monday - Whistler - we give you a park pass & you go play with your new skills. Our 4-day camps are all inclusive – we provide accommodation, meals, pro-guiding, transport & bike tech tips not to mention swag…. So who are the Pros? Glyn O'Brien: 2003 Red Bull Rampage 3rd and World Cup downhill racer Matt Hunter: 2003 RaceFace UFC winner and in seen the bike movie ‘the Collective' Jay Hoots: Norco Sponsored Pro-Freerider and creator of ‘Hoots Protective Gear' Mike Kinrade: Norco Sponsored Pro-Freerider and ‘Drop In' star Kyle Proznick: Brodie factory rider and ‘Suspect' star Ryan Newman: NSMB sponsored freerider and 2004 Joyride 4X Open men's winner… All this for CDN $949.00 (approximately US$720, €600, £349) all incl. - yes that does include the heli-drop!! Camp Schedule   July 29 - August 2…sold out August 6 - 10…Sold out August 13 - 17…space available August 27 - 31…space available September 3 - 7…space available September 10 - 14…space available September 17 - 21…space available For more information on West Coast Freeride Guides check the website, www.freerideguides.com/ or call 604.905.2665 or email info@freerideguides.com |
