Part of this course is shuttle assisted
Downhill Clinic – Intermediate
New to downhill mountain biking? Join our Downhill Clinic to learn the skills to tackle anything the mountain throws at you in safe, professional, supportive and fun environment.
This course will focus on improving your overall body position, braking technique, and cornering, with an emphasis on gaining flow while riding.
Our downhill clinic is the perfect way to get into downhill mountain biking, improve your skills, to be more confident on your bike, and have fun with your new Shred Sisters friends!
Course Details
- Length: The time is written under each location
- Full Day
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Half Day: $125 + GST
- Full Day: $229+ GST
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Each program that includes a shuttle will have additional fees. Resort passes will be offered at a discounted price if you need one.
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+2% service/booking fee applies to all registrations.
- Ratio: 6 riders per instructor
*We require a minimum of 4 participants to run a program. Not sure if this program is for you? Questions?
Equipment Needed:
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Dual Suspension Bike • Minimum 140mm of travel in front
- Your bike should have disc brakes, in good working condition that were serviced within the past year
- Full Face Helmet
- Arm/Leg Protection highly recommended
*This course can be offered on customized dates for groups of 4+ who want to learn with their friends.
Program Dates, Locations & Instructor
Bragg Creek/ Moose Mountain
- Saturday, June 13 with Terrie & Erin Macdonald | 9:00am- 3:30pm
Golden/ Kicking Horse
- Sunday, July 19 with Meagan | 9:30am- 4:00pm
Participants can get a discounted lift pass
Invermere/ Toby Creek Adventure
- Saturday, June 20, with Lindsay | 9:30am-4:00pm
Skills & Fitness Level Required
- Rider must be comfortable on most blue trails
- Your bike should have disc brakes, in good working condition that were serviced within the past year, and ideally dual suspension.
Intermediate
Intermediate
Who this is for
You’re a capable rider with solid mountain biking experience and may have taken a course or two. You confidently ride most blue trails, manage moderately steep climbs and descents under control, and roll over small obstacles with confidence. You may have started experimenting with black trails and have good judgment about when to walk features beyond your current ability.
What you’re working on
Building confidence on technical blue trails, refining line choice, and improving skills through roots, rocks, and steeper terrain so challenging sections feel more controlled and consistent.
Prerequisites
- Confident on most blue trails
- Good judgment about when to walk features beyond your ability
Examples of trails you’re comfortable on
- Bragg Creek / Calgary: Family Guy, 727, Sugar Daddy, Snagmore, Ridgeback
- Canmore: Horseshoe, Montane, Lebens, Cloudline
- Golden: CBT, Schacher, Mountain Shadow Blues (excluding Kobe & Trials & Errors), Gold Rush
- Invermere: Arch Potential, Johnson Trail, The Kloosifier, South Park, Beyond Beef
- Cranbrook / Kimberley: Magic 1, Amps, Ohm My, Pilsit, Bonehead, Lower Turkey, Ewok
- Revelstoke: Flowdown, Logging Left, Break-Aleg
Examples of trails you may ride in this course
- Bragg Creek / Calgary: Family Guy, 727, Ridgeback, Bowmont, Race of Spades, Fish Creek
- Canmore: Horseshoe, Lebens, Cloudline, Highline
- Golden: Schacher, Mountain Shadow Blues, CBT, Mighty Queen, Kobe
- Invermere: Arch Potential, The Johnson, The Kloosifier
- Cranbrook / Kimberley: Magic 1, Amps, Full ThunderTurkey, Shapeshifter, RollerCoaster, Ewok, Cordon Blue, Tilsit, Migor,
- Revelstoke: Man Quads, Logging Leftover, Flowdown, Sloe Grin, Richard Liquer, Beaver
Fitness Level 4
- You are capable of riding for multiple days in a row at a moderate pace for an average of 2-hours of pedal time each day.
- You could handle adding in a day requiring up to 3-hours of pedal time.
- You are capable of climbing up to 200 vertical metres (650 ft.) in a day.
- You exercise on average 5-hours per week.
- Your exercise regime includes a combination of endurance training like riding a bike and strength training.
Skills Covered
Review of Basic Body Positions
High Speed Cornering
Review of efficient braking on a downhill
Pumping / Pressure Control
Riding Technical Terrain
Descending Strategy /Line selection
Booking Information
- Must have read our Booking Information prior to booking our programs
- Must have Read & Agreed to our Waiver
Cancellation Policy – Programs
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- Cancellations submitted 14 days or more before the program start date will receive a full refund, minus an administration fee of 25% of the course cost.
- Cancellations with less than 14 days before the program start date will not be refunded or credited.
- If you cannot attend for medical reasons and notify us at least 14 days prior to the program start date, you will be eligible for a free transfer or credit, provided you submit a note from your doctor. The free transfer can only be used once.
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- If you request a transfer 21+ days before the program start date and do it yourself through the registration software, there is no administration fee.
- If we process the transfer on your behalf, a 10% administration fee applies.
- Mistakes during registration: Free transfer within 48 hours of payment.
Testimonial
I wish I had signed up sooner!
I started mountain biking last year with a Shred Sisters intro course. This year, I took it to the next level with a downhill course. As a woman in my mid-forties, I never imagined learning this sport so late in life, but Shred Sisters makes everyone feel comfortable and confident. So happy I had this opportunity and look forward to more fun times with the gals in the future!
When it all clicks! I felt like my day on kicking horse was one of the first times that everything clicked! Physical – mentally and skills! The downhill course built on skills and allowed me to progress. It was the best day I’ve had on a mountain ever and my coach was supportive and made me feel comfortable pushing some boundaries. It was such a great day!