Awesome! A $600 deposit is required in order to confirm your spot on the trip, with the remaining balance due 60 days prior to departure. If you are booking a trip that occurs within 60 days, full payment is required at the time of booking.

For this trip, it is best to fly into Vancouver (YVR) International Airport. Please be sure your flight arrives no later than 12pm PST. Your trip leader will be at the airport waiting for you when you land. They will be at the exit of baggage claim/customs and will have a sign with “evoTrip” on it. If you are traveling with a bike bag, they will be able to easily spot you. If not, make sure to look out for them. We will also have a WhatsApp channel for our group to ensure easy communication before and during the trip

This mountain biking trip is best suited to strong intermediate and above mountain bikers (can ride all green and blue runs in a bike park). You should feel comfortable navigating a variety of singletrack terrain, which could include tight trees, mud, loose rocks, and sand. Confidence in wheel lift and cornering skills are also necessary to get over obstacles and ride banked turns. As this trip will involve long descents on your bike, comfort standing on your pedals for long periods of time is crucial. If you have any questions as to whether or not this trip is within your ability level, please reach out to us!

No, a minimum number of guests is required to operate this trip. Please wait to make travel arrangements and book flights until you have received confirmation from evoTrip.

The maximum number of guests on this trip is 12.

For this trip, you are welcome to bring your own bike, or you can easily rent one through our store (we recommend booking in advance, online through /locations/whistler/village-sports/services/bike-rentals). We have a lot of experience traveling with bikes, so please let us know any questions you might have. Some of the airlines have baggage policies that allow a bike as one of your checked bags. Make sure to check your airline's baggage policy before booking your flight. We highly recommend you bring a downhill or long-travel mountain bike. Reach out if you have any questions!

For this trip, we recommend bringing an enduro style mountain bike with at leat 150mm of travel. This style of bike will allow you to ride the trails and bike park comfortabley. If you are bringing a mountain bike with less travel, or a downhill specific mountain bike, we recommend renting another bike for the other days of the trip that your bike may not be as well suited for. Mountain bike rentals can be obtained from evo Whistler at a 15% discount for trip guests. Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions about what bike to bring.

“Whistler’s most bike-friendly hotel”, the Aava Whistler Hotel will be our adventure basecamp for the week. Located conveniently in the Whistler Village, the Aava is walkable to shops, restaurants, and riding. Deluxe rooms measure 294 sq. ft. and feature two queen beds (please note this package is based on two guests sharing a room, upgrades to single rooms can be requested and if granted require a single supplement fee). Deluxe rooms at the back of the hotel offer views of Whistler Mountain and the driving range, and several Deluxe rooms at the front of the hotel provide partial views of Rainbow Mountain.

Yes. Single occupancy rooms may be available at an additional cost of $600. Please contact us if you are interested and note that single rooms are subject to availability, and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.

This trip will be guided by Jamie Carroll, a certified mountain guide and returning evoTrip leader. Sweet Skill will also be providing guiding support on day 2 as well as for folks who do not go heli-biking. Sweet Skills coaches are local experts with amazing credentials and tons of experience. They are passionate about delivering the best mountain bike experience out there. Heli-biking will be operated by ALPX, a team of aviation professionals who are passionate about providing remote mountain access and a variety of aviation and related services to our customers.

Heli-biking can be added to your itinerary on Day 5 for an additional $500 per a person. Blackcomb Helicopters Heli Biking is back under the adventure-specific brand AlpX Expeditions and here to offer a newly constructed trail in a new tenured area. Riders will be flown to the high alpine in a remote area between Whistler and Pemberton. With options for both Advanced and Expert skill levels, and a mix of technical and flow trail sections, there is a wide variety for all riders.

Food will be a variety of mountain and international fare in Whistler. Dinners (3 included in trip cost) will be at: la Bocca, Lost Lake BBQ, Handle bar/RMU, Caramba, and Sushi Village. There will be something for everyone’s taste buds! Dietary restrictions can be accommodate for, please provide this information at the time of booking to help us assist.

Bikes can be stored on site at Whistler Aava hotel, where there is a bike valet and secure storage.

Travel insurance is recommended for your trip that includes medical. Typically bikes are not 100% covered by travel insurance policies. Many homeowners or renters policies do cover bikes while traveling abroad, so be sure to check into this before the trip. If you wish to get extra insurance for your bike, we recommend Velosurance. For standard trip insurance, if you do not wish to insure your bike or have bike coverage from another policy, we recommend World Nomads.

If you cannot or no longer wish to join your scheduled trip, we are offering the option to forward your deposit to a future evoTrip (at no cost) up to 65 days prior to departure date. However, if you need to cancel, the $600 deposit for the trip is non-refundable and cancellations will be subject to a cancellation fee (see policy below). For this reason, we recommend purchasing travelers insurance, which will cover the cost of your trip in extenuating circumstances. All cancellations must be submitted to evo in writing, are effective as of the date we receive them according to our internal records, and will be subject to a cancellation fee as follows (amounts are per person and only apply to amount paid after the non-refundable deposit amount): Cancellation 60 days or more prior to trip departure - Non-Refundable Deposit. Cancellation between 30 and 59 days prior to trip departure - 50% of total booking cost. Cancellation less than 30 days prior to departure - 100% of total booking cost. Cancellation policy for custom trips may differ from these terms and will be communicated prior to booking. No refunds will be made if you voluntarily leave a trip for any reason after the trip has begun. The same applies if you leave a trip or cannot fully participate in a trip due to injury or illness. Refunds will be at the discretion of the Company if you are involuntarily forced to leave a trip for any reason. No refunds will be made for any accommodation, transport, sightseeing, meals or services not utilized.