Why you should experience Crank It Up in Whistler, British Columbia.
Crank It Up is a smooth, sculpted symphony of jumps, rollers, and flow that captures the heartbeat of Whistler's freeride scene.
Carved into the lower slopes of Whistler Mountain, this intermediate masterpiece embodies the perfect middle ground between playful and powerful, the trail that teaches riders how to dance with gravity. From the first gentle berm to the final step-up, Crank It Up delivers rhythm over risk, designed to make you feel fast. The surface is pure perfection: packed dirt, wide turns, and soft rollers that let your tires sing. Every curve begs for speed, every lip invites lift, and before long, you're flying through the forest like it's second nature. For many, this is where their Whistler obsession begins, the trail that transforms beginners into believers.
What you should know about Crank It Up.
Debuting in 2004, Crank It Up was designed by Whistler's trail crew to bridge the gap between EZ Does It and the legendary A-Line.
It spans roughly 1.8 miles, dropping more than 1,000 vertical feet from the Garbanzo midstation, and is known for its immaculate flow and progressive features. Every corner, roller, and tabletop is built by hand, then maintained daily by the same trail artists who sculpt Whistler's elite lines. It's a proving ground for timing, control, and fluidity, a playground where confidence takes root. Each year, the crew refines sections based on rider feedback and erosion patterns, ensuring the line remains as buttery-smooth as the day it opened. Its name nods to the Crankworx festival, a celebration of mountain biking's boldest talent, but also reflects its ethos: crank harder, ride freer, and trust the trail.
How to fold Crank It Up into your trip.
To ride Crank It Up, start from the Fitzsimmons Express in Whistler Village, following the green connector to the top of the trailhead.
It's best approached after warming up on EZ Does It, especially if you're new to jumps or high-speed flow. Once you drop in, focus on rhythm, use the rollers to pump rather than pedal, and let gravity carry your momentum into each perfectly shaped berm. If you hit your stride, you'll notice how naturally the trail links turns, rewarding smooth inputs over brute force. For advanced riders, Crank It Up More, the upper extension, adds steeper drops and higher airtime for those chasing progression. Finish your run at the Skills Park, where you can fine-tune your landing technique before heading to Longhorn Saloon for a post-ride pint. Whether your goal is airtime or ease, Crank It Up embodies Whistler's greatest gift, making speed feel effortless.
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