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Blue-Fat Connector

Whistler

Whistler Blackcomb

A short link between Lower Blue Velvet and Fatcrobat.

Mountain Biking Difficult

Distance
101 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
23 m
Duration
0-1 hrs
Low Point
1.2 km
High Point
1.2 km
Gradient
12˚
Blue-Fat Connector Map

Blue-Fat Connector is a short link between the popular Blue Velvet trail and Fatcrobat. Though brief, its a great way to link onto trails on the west side of the Fitzsimmons Express lift. Should you skip the bypass and stay on lower Blue Velvet, you will end at the bottom of the Garbanzo Express lift.

Difficulty

Difficult

Mostly stable trail tread with some variability featuring larger and more unavoidable obstacles that may include, but not be limited to: bigger stones, roots, steps, and narrow curves. Compared to lower intermediate, technical difficulty is more advanced and grades of slopes are steeper. Ideal for upper intermediate riders.

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between May and October

Features

  • Flow
  • Technical
  • Picturesque
  • Singletrack
  • In the forest
  • Wet-weather friendly
  • Roots
  • Rock Gardens

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