Mountain Bike Camps & Programs
Learn to mountain bike and advance your skills at each level. Not sure what level you are right now? Use our Levels Guide below to understand where your skills are today and what level you should register for in our mountain bike programs for spring/summer or summer camps.
Mountain Bike
Never biked before - Level -1
Learn to ride a two-wheeler. Our instructors will focus on biking being fun to foster a desire to try more!
Trail usage
- Grass fields
- Pavement pathways
Feature Usage
- No features
Prerequisites
- No previous experience required
Level Goals
- Learn how to ride a bike.
- Practice pedalling, turning, stopping, and balancing on two wheels.
- Progress to riding without any support.
Mandatory Equipment
- Camp Basics. Please find them in step 2 here
- Bike which meets your program and level requirements.
- Half-shell helmet.
- Shoes with closed toes and heels.
Recommended Equipment
- Outerwear which you are comfortable getting muddy.
Inclusions
- All activity equipment.
Able to ride a bike unsupported - Level 0
Continue practising your biking skills to ride independently. Our instructors will build upon the basics and introduce new skills to open up the doors to mountain biking.
Trail usage
- Comfortable on two wheels.
- Progressing to Green trails.
Feature Usage
- Green features - Small:
- Green berms
- Roots, rocks, variable trail conditions
Prerequisites
- Limited experience riding a bike.
- Comfortable balancing and pedalling a two-wheeler for short distances.
Level Goals
- Continue progressing your basic skills to ride without a push start or aid stopping.
- Improve pedalling, stopping with both brakes, and balance while riding.
- Explore Green trails off pavement.
Mandatory Equipment
- Camp Basics. Please find them in step 2 here
- Bike which meets your program and level requirements.
- Half-shell helmet.
- Shoes with closed toes and heels.
Recommended Equipment
- Outerwear which you are comfortable getting muddy.
Inclusions
- All activity equipment.
- Access to the WinSport Bike Park during programming.
Beginner Mountain Bike Rider - Level 1
Explore the basics of mountain biking such as braking, body positioning, and turning to explore your first mountain bike trails. Our instructors will build your confidence to practice new skills on new trails.
Trail Usage
- Comfortable on flat terrain, and some green trails and features.
- Progressing to riding Green trails.
Feature Usage
- Green features - Small:
- Green berms
- Roots, rocks, variable trail conditions
Prerequisites
- Comfortable riding on pavement.
- Able to maintain balance and use both front and back brakes.
- Little to no experience on mountain bike terrain.
Level Goals
- Learn basic skills such as body positioning, gearing, and breaking.
- Gain confidence stopping, steering, and changing direction.
- Progress from primarily pavement-based terrain to Green mountain bike trails.
Mandatory Equipment
- Camp Basics. Please find them in step 2 here
- Bike which meets your program and level requirements.
- Half-shell helmet.
- Bike with front and rear brakes.
- Shoes with closed toes and heels.
Recommended Equipment
- Knee pads
Inclusions
- Access to the WinSport Bike Park during programming.
Comfortable riding on some Green trails - Level 2
Progress your basic skills onto your first Blue trails, riding with more fluidity and control. Our instructors will begin introducing more advanced trails and techniques to your learning.
Trail Usage
- Comfortable on Green trails and features.
- Progressing to Blue trails and features.
Feature Usage
- Green features - Small:
- Jumps
- Roots, rocks, variable trail conditions
Prerequisites
- Comfortable riding on some Green terrain.
- Confident riding on uneven terrain.
- Have ridden on trails without making frequent stops.
- Capable of riding a 5 km cross-country loop but little to no experience on Blue trails.
Level Goals
- Continue progressing your basic skills on more technical terrain.
- Improve cornering, body positioning, and steering to ride more fluidly.
- Progress from Green mountain bike trails to lower-level Blue ones.
Mandatory Equipment
- Camp Basics. Please find them in step 2 here
- Bike which meets your program and level requirements.
- Half-shell helmet.
- Bike with front and rear brakes.
- Shoes with closed toes and heels.
Recommended Equipment
- Knee pads
Inclusions
- Access to the WinSport Bike Park during programming.
Comfortable riding on most Green trails - Level 3
Learn the fundamental skills required to take on drops, jumps, and lift-accessible Blue terrain. Our instructors will teach more technical mountain biking to equip you for more trails with higher levels of difficulty.
Trail Usage
- Comfortable on all Green and Blue trails and features.
- Progressing to riding more Blue trails and features.
Feature Usage
- Blue features - Small:
- Jumps
- Steep terrain
- Roots, rocks, variable trail conditions
Prerequisites
- Comfortable riding on most Green terrain.
- Experienced shifting gears, riding both uphill and downhill, and on rocky, rooted, and bumpy terrain.
- Capable of riding a 7-9 km cross-country loop but little to no experience on lift-accessed terrain.
Level Goals
- Further develop your basic skills to improve your speed on trails.
- Learn the basics of drops, jumps, and line selection.
- Expand the number of Green and Blue trails you can comfortably ride.
Mandatory Equipment
- Camp Basics. Please find them in step 2 here
- Bike which meets your program and level requirements.
- Half-shell helmet.
- Bike with front and rear brakes.
- Shoes with closed toes and heels.
Recommended Equipment
- Knee pads
Inclusions
- Access to the WinSport Bike Park during programming.
Comfortable riding on some Blue trails - Level 4
Increase your riding at speed on technical trails, including your first Black trail. Instructors will focus on refining your skills to ride faster, more fluidly and with more confidence.
Trail Usage
- Comfortable on Green and Blue trails and features
- Progressing to riding confidently on Blue trails and features
- Introduction to Black trails and features
Feature Usage
- Blue features - Small/Medium:
- Jumps
- Drops
- Steep terrain
- Roots, rocks, variable trail conditions
Prerequisites
- Comfortable riding on Blue trails.
- Confident riding at faster speeds and maintaining momentum.
- Moderate experience on lift-accessed terrain and capable of riding a 9-11 km cross-country loop.
Level Goals
- Develop your skills to experience larger drops, jumps, and more technical trails at a safe speed.
- Progress your skills, line selection, body positioning, and cornering to access Black terrain.
- Complete all Blue trails and progress to Black terrain.
Mandatory Equipment
- Camp Basics. Please find them in step 2 here
- Bike which meets your program and level requirements.
- Half-shell helmet.
- Bike with front and rear disc brakes along with front suspension.
- Shoes with closed toes and heels.
Recommended Equipment
- Full-face helmet (strongly recommended for Mountain Bike Level 4 and required to access Black trails).
- Other protection such as a neck brace, body armour, gloves, elbow pads, and long sleeves.
- Knee pads
Inclusions
- Access to the WinSport Bike Park during programming.
Comfortable riding on most Blue trails, looking to get on Black trails - Level 5
Conquer advanced trails including Black features, and Black trails with speed and confidence. Instructors will focus on skill proficiency and campers' feedback to progress your riding to allow for bigger jumps, drops, and trail speeds.
Trail Usage
- Comfortable on Green and Blue trails and features.
- Progressing to Black trails and features.
Feature Usage
- Black features - Medium/Large:
- Jumps
- Drops
- Wall rides
- Steep terrain
- Roots, rocks, variable trail conditions
Prerequisites
- Comfortable riding on most Blue terrain, working towards riding Black terrain.
- Confident picking a line and riding difficult technical trail sections, steep terrain, narrow pathways, moderate drops, and 5-7ft jumps.
- Highly experienced on lift-accessed terrain and capable of riding a 12-15km cross-country loop.
Level Goals
- Jump higher, drop bigger, ride with greater speed, control and fluidity.
- Develop strong technique and technical skills to unlock the entire Mountain Bike Park.
- Ride every trail available, including our most advanced terrain.
Mandatory Equipment
- Camp Basics. Please find them in step 2 here
- Bike which meets your program and level requirements.
- Half-shell and full-face helmet (full-face required to access Black trails).
- Bike with front and rear disc brakes along with front suspension.
- Shoes with closed toes and heels.
Recommended Equipment
- Bike with rear suspension and dropper post.
- Other protection such as a neck brace, body armour, gloves, elbow pads, and long sleeves.
- Knee pads
Inclusions
- Access to the WinSport Bike Park during programming.
Comfortable riding on some Black trails - Level 6
Elevate your technique through focused instruction and feedback. Master your skills to ride every trail at the highest level with confidence, flow, and speed.
Trail Usage
- Comfortable on all Green, Blue and Black trails and features.
- Progressing to riding all trails at the highest level.
Feature Usage
- Black features - Large:
- Jumps
- Drops
- Wall rides
- Steep terrain
- Roots, rocks, variable trail conditions
Prerequisites
- Comfortable riding on some Black terrain.
- Confident riding at high speeds, and capable of riding all features on all Black terrain.
- Capable of clearing medium drops and jumps 12-15ft jumps with proper technique.
- Frequently rides lift-accessed terrain and capable of riding a 15-20km cross-country loop.
Level Goals
- Perfect your technique to ride the most difficult terrain at the highest level and speed.
- Master your skills and take your fitness to the next level with our most experienced instructors.
- Ride every trail confidently, with the highest levels of speed, flow, and control.
Mandatory Equipment
- Camp Basics. Please find them in step 2 here
- Bike which meets your program and level requirements.
- Half-shell and full-face helmet (full-face required to access Black trails).
- Bike with front and rear disc brakes along with front suspension.
- Shoes with closed toes and heels.
Recommended Equipment
- Bike with rear suspension and dropper post.
- Other protection such as a neck brace, body armour, gloves, elbow pads, and long sleeves.
- Knee pads
Inclusions
- Access to the WinSport Bike Park during programming.