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CLINICS & LESSONS

New to mountain biking?  Want to take your riding to the next level?  Take a private lesson with one of our certified mountain bike instructors or register for one of our specialty camps!

 

WOMEN'S MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMPS

Mountain Bike Camps designed by women for women! We offer camps for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders, all are led by qualified female instructors. Increase your skill level and confidence within a fun, social environment. By the end of the camp you will have a new passion for the sport of Mountain Biking!

Price:
1 Day Camp (Saturday only) - $105 + tax
2 Day Camp (Saturday & Sunday) - $185 + tax

Dates:
July 9 & 10 - Beginner / Intermediate Women's Camp
July 16 & 17 - Mother-Daughter Beginner / Intermediate Camp
August 6 & 7 - Beginner / Intermediate Women's Camp
August 13 & 14 - Intermediate / Advanced Women's Camp

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

2011 Women's Montain Bike Camps Registration Form

Camps Include:
• Skill Sessions
• Bike Maintenance
• 2 day Lift Ticket
• Instructional Trail Rides
• Lunch

Skills to be covered in Clinics:
• Neutral position
• Bike Body Separation
• Braking
• Descending
• Climbing – Seated, crouched and standing
• Cornering
• Switchbacks – on level terrain, descending terrain and ascending terrain
• Front wheel lifts – basic and pedaling
• Straight line riding (introduction to riding on elevated obstacles)

What to Bring:
• Well tuned bike with shocks (rentals available)
• Helmet and riding gloves
• Arm and Leg pads (rentals available)
• Hydration Pack / water
• Sunscreen
• Extra Clothing
• Shoes with soft flat soles (eg. skate shoes)

 

 

KIDS FREERIDE CAMPS

Teaching kids to ride hard and safe! Learn to ride steep lines and tackle challenging terrain with our team of expert coaches. Each camp has a specific focus that maximizes progressive development in all aspects of mountain biking.

*Price:   1 Day       $75 + tax
            2 Days      $135 + tax
            3 Days      $199 + tax

* Prices include instruction only. Lift passes will be required.

Beginner Level (ages 8+)
Ideal for the (relatively) new to mountain biking, comfortable riding on low grade dirt trails, and have basic bike handling skills and are comfortable on their bike.
Dates: July 9-10

Specific Focus: Skills will include braking, cornering, climbing, descending, balancing skills, maneuvering over and around small obstacles, safety and trail etiquette.

Intermediate Level (ages 8+)
Ideal for the rider who is comfortable riding single track, green trails & most blue trails.
Date: July 23-24

Specific Focus: The focus of this camp is to take the skills of braking, cornering, climbing, descending, balancing and maneuvering and develop them on more challenging, technical terrain.

Advanced Level (ages 10-15 years)
Ideal for the more skilled riders who have already developed strong riding skills.
Dates: August 5-7

Specific Focus: Learn some new skills and tricks and take their riding to the next level. Learn how to develop a smooth and flowing style in this fast paced camp.

2011 Kids Freeride Camps Registration Form

 

All camps run from 10:00am to 4:00pm each day
Prices include instruction only.
Lift ticket & disc brake bike required.
Helmet, gloves and pads are mandatory.

 

DISCOVER MOUNTAIN BIKING

Brush up on your technical skills with help from our professional coaches. Fun, action packed, skill development clinics for the beginner or intermediate rider. Learn the basics and boost your confidence for climbing, downhill, x-country, obstacles, single track or regular bike handling on our lift accessible trails.

Dates:
Offered Thursdays from 5pm-7pm, Sat & Sun from 11am - 1pm. (starting June 30th)

*Price:
$50 - Includes 2hr lift pass, 2hr bike rental and 2hr coaching session.

 

MOUNTAIN BIKE PRIVATE LESSONS

For the beginner or hardcore rider – have a lesson tailor made to suit your skills!  Maximum 4 people in a lesson.  Lessons must be booked in advance through Guest Services.

Half Day (3 hours)
Price: $130 + tax (plus $36 for each additional person)


Full Day (6 hours)
Price: $209 + tax (plus $67 for each additional person)

*Prices include instruction only. Lift passes will be required.

 

BIKE RENTAL SPECIAL!

Rent a Downhill Mountain Bike and Full Face Helmet for only $79 + tax!

 

FRIDAY NIGHT SKILLS CLINICS

Brush up on your technical skills with help from our professional coaches. Price includes instruction only - lift ticket not included.

Time:
5:00pm-7:00pm
Every Friday starting July 1st
Register by 5pm each Thursday

Cost:
$18/session
$67/4 sessions

 

 

Please note that prices are subject to change and do not include applicable taxes.

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