more stats
715 ft
Distance
-100 ft
Descent
00:03:16
Avg time
-102 ft
Altitude change
4,332 ft
Altitude min
4,434 ft
Altitude max
4,434 ft
Altitude start
4,334 ft
Altitude end
-14.3%
Grade
-29.7%
Grade max
640 ft
Distance down
75 ft
Distance flat
00:03:16
Avg time

Captain Safety Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Whistler Mountain Bike Park
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (6 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #94315 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #105236 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,796 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #5,203 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Whistler Blackcomb

Captain Safety is a short technical section that is an option off Blue Velvet to In Deep. You will find steep rock faces, roots, and a few sketchy spots.

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DropsRock gardensRock slabsRooty

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 193 rides
  • 23 miles avg distance
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  • 727 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Captain Safety Trail Reports

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Aug 17, 2026 @ 5:09pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 17, 2026
 reporter
Jun 13, 2026 @ 8:49pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 13, 2026
 Safe as it gets
Oct 18, 2025 @ 11:49pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 18, 2025
Closed for the season, see you in 2026
Jun 15, 2025 @ 1:05pm
Jun 15, 2025
 Opened for the season. WBPP.
Jun 8, 2025 @ 2:34pm
Jun 8, 2025
Trail closed. WBPP
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Status:
on Aug 17, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.54 (33 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Photos

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      1,845 |
      Oct 7, 2009 @ 7:59pm
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      Sep 22, 2026 @ 5:03am
      Sep 22, 2026
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      34 |
      Sep 22, 2026 @ 5:03am
      Sep 22, 2026
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      118 |
      Jul 28, 2024 @ 5:51pm
      Jul 28, 2024
      Rock slabs 3Forest 1Drops 1

      Videos

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      youtuber Rock Rolls in the Garbo Zone @Whistler Bike...
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      3:30 | 636 | Jul 7, 2017 , Whistler
      youtuber CAPTAIN SAFETY | Double black trail | Whistler...
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      0:55 | 295 | Nov 27, 2023 , Whistler
      youtuber A Closer Look: Captain Safety | Whistler Bike Park
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      1609 | Jan 5, 2018 , Whistler
      youtuber Captain Safety | Double Black | WHISTLER Bike Park
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      0:59 | 165 | Aug 6, 2026 , Whistler

      Articles

      Video: Gee Atherton VS Mike Levy - Humbled
      Sep 16, 2019 from pinkbike.com
      Levy takes Gee into the Whistler Bike Park to show him how to ride... Or something like that.

      Trail Lists

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Captain Safety located?
      Captain Safety is located in Whistler Mountain Bike Park, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.08814, -122.95868.
      ▼ How hard is Captain Safety?
      Captain Safety is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 14.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Captain Safety?
      The trail has 100 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,332 ft to 4,434 ft.
      ▼ How long is Captain Safety?
      Captain Safety is 715 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Captain Safety?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Captain Safety. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Captain Safety?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Captain Safety are:
      • July (118 activities)
      • August (113 activities)
      • September (76 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Captain Safety? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Captain Safety are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Captain Safety?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Captain Safety. The trail is 715 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Captain Safety?
      Captain Safety is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 3,911 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,571 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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