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French Connection

Whistler

Whistler Blackcomb

A short trail featuring 2 stout rock rolls.

Mountain Biking Extreme

Distance
106 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
24 m
Duration
0-1 hrs
Low Point
985 m
High Point
1 km
Gradient
12˚
French Connection Map

This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's an unknown remoteness, it features unknown exposure and is typically done in an unknown time of year. From a low point of 985 m to the maximum altitude of 1 km, the route covers 106 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 24 vertical metres of descent.

Description

French Connection is a short connector between Upper Joyride and Upper Whistler Downhill. It starts with two rowdy committing, super steep rock rolls. If you are a stout master they can be dropped. After this, the trail eases off and has some fun steep rock/root sections to rip.

Difficulty

Extreme

Very steep, difficult, narrow singletrack with widely variable and unpredictable trail conditions. Unavoidable obstacles could be 15in/38cm tall or greater, and unavoidable obstacles with serious consequences are likely to be present. Obstacles could include big rocks, difficult root sections, drops, jumps, sharp switchbacks, and more. Ideal for expert-level riders.

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