Weekend mountain bike tours in British Columbia
| country: | Canada |
| location: | British Columbia |
| trip type: | Introductory to challenging mountain biking holidays |
| departures: | 2009: 1 Aug |
| price: | From CA $295 - CA $350 (3 days) excluding flights. Price depends on choice of camp: downhill or all-mountain |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Weekend Trips in Fernie
CA $295 - CA $350 (3 days) ex flights
Are you new to the sport of mountain biking and want to progress? Or maybe you've been riding for a few years and are ready to take it to the next level? Whatever your riding abilities, our certified, experienced mountain bike coaches have the skills and knowhow to help you get to the next level in the supportive company of other riders.
There are 2 separate camps: An all-mountain camp and a downhill (DH) camp. The all-mountain camp focuses on a wide range of skills, including cross-country and downhill, while the downhill camp focuses on freeride and downhill skills. The camps feature 2 days of riding and coaching on the trails of Fernie or Fernie Alpine Resort (DH camp), with lodging, breakfasts and lunches, and lift passes, plus workshops on maintenance, nutrition and fitness.
CA $295 - CA $350 (3 days) ex flights
Are you new to the sport of mountain biking and want to progress? Or maybe you've been riding for a few years and are ready to take it to the next level? Whatever your riding abilities, our certified, experienced mountain bike coaches have the skills and knowhow to help you get to the next level in the supportive company of other riders.
There are 2 separate camps: An all-mountain camp and a downhill (DH) camp. The all-mountain camp focuses on a wide range of skills, including cross-country and downhill, while the downhill camp focuses on freeride and downhill skills. The camps feature 2 days of riding and coaching on the trails of Fernie or Fernie Alpine Resort (DH camp), with lodging, breakfasts and lunches, and lift passes, plus workshops on maintenance, nutrition and fitness.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrive in Fernie. Check-in at the lodge is from 6:00 pm onwards, and our representatives will be waiting at our lodge to meet you. There are several restaurants in Fernie serving excellent food. n.b. the DH camps take place at Fernie Alpine Resort, using the lift-accessed trails there |
| Day 2: | Basic skills and afternoon ride. We'll spend the first morning doing basic skills such as bike handling, proper braking technique, gear shifting, and breaking up into different skill level groups. After skills training, we'll had back to the lodge for a hearty homemade lunch on the deck of our lodge. When we've had our fill and had time to digest, we'll head out to the trails for a full afternoon of riding to test out some of our new skills. After riding for several hours, we'll return to the lodge and if the weather permits, we'll take in some additional activities such as swimming in the nearby Elk River before heading out to a local restaurant for dinner. n.b. dinner is not included in the trip price. |
| Day 3: | Full day riding and skills. After breakfast, we'll spend the morning working on more skills at Fernie's brand-new skills course. After a full morning of riding, we'll stop for lunch and fuel up for a big afternoon of biking. We ride to Ridgemont, ground zero for the Fernie mountain biking scene. There are dozens of trails fanning out from the fire road access, which can be linked up, and we'll pick and choose the best ones, such as 'Kid's Stuff' (an introduction to technical stunt riding with small stunts very close to the ground), 'Splitting Bears' and 'Eric's Trail' (a great descent). We'll finish riding at 5 pm to give you ample time to return to Calgary or wherever else you may be coming from. n.b. Extra nights at our lodge can be purchased for CA $35 per person per night. |
how this holiday makes a difference
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By riding with local guides, you will get a true feel for the unique flavour of interior British Columbia. You’ll ride the same trails the locals do, and visit that secret hotspring or waterfall that only a select few know about.
All of our staff is hired locally and has been since our inception. We work, whenever possible, with local suppliers and local stores. All of our sponsors are from either our local area, or from Canada. We invest in local community initiatives, such as local races and programs for youth. We educate all of our clients on proper riding technique, and backcountry and camping etiquette before every tour. We provide guests with guidelines that encourage the reduction of water usage, systems for collecting, recycling or safe disposal of litter and relevant suggestions to minimise damage to the environment and wildlife ecosystems. All of our guides receive training every spring in environmental sustainability issues. We work with every community that we ride in to develop shared trail use agreements, and every spring our staff visit each community to put in 2 days of trail maintenance and buidling. We are in constant contact with local landowners and land use organizations to work out responsible land use policies. We have our own non-profit organization, Bicycles Without Borders, which distributes bicycles to needy families in the developing world and we were named one of the '2006 Top 8 Eco-Tourism companies' by Organic Earth magazine. |
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