I unexpectedly have the next 3 weeks off and I'm hoping to do some riding in the northwest. I am based in Seattle for the summer and hoping to get some alpine riding (and skiing) in. I am not the most skilled rider and have no business touching double blacks in the northwest. Prefer pedaling and not interested in bike parks. I've spent a lot of time on the Olympic Peninsula and more interested in new places.
Ape Canyon/Plains of Abraham and the other trails further north near St Helens are high on the list, and can be combined with skiing on Adams nearby. Definitely want to take a trip up to Whistler, Lord of the Squirrels looks awesome but its closed right now, is it expected to open at all next month? Alpine Capone near Squamish looks amazing but the upper part is probably under a lot of snow right now? Beyond those trails I have nothing else on my list, would love some suggestions! Open to traveling anywhere within ~8hrs of Seattle, maybe further. Vancouver Island looks super interesting but I know almost nothing about it, and it looks like most of the bike trails are lower elevation.
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