Why You’ll Love This Course
This 3-hour clinic is for those who have taken mountain bike lessons and are looking to get more comfortable descending, as well as receive an introduction to chairlift riding. This course will exclusively use the Catamount chair.
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!
Skills & Fitness Level Required
Equipment Needed:
- Dual Suspension Bike * minimum 5 inch of travel
- 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
All participants should have taken mountain bike lessons previously
Experienced Beginner
You want to learn to ride single track mountain bike trails while making new riding friends. You are comfortable to ride a road/urban/packed dirt/gravel double track bike. You are keen to learn the fundamental skills of mountain biking, build confidence, and progress in a safe and encouraging environment.
Must be comfortable riding doubletrack gravel trails and to expect to ride singletrack trail 90% of the time.
- Example of trails you may ride in this course: Quarry Lake, Low Line, Fish Creek, Bowmont, Moonraker trails, CBT, Déjà vu, Johnson trails, Lois Creeks Trails, Happy Haus, Pilsit, Elephant Run, Juniper Lane, Home Run, Miller Time, Dusty Beaver, Hemlock Groove.
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
Cornering
Review of efficient braking on a downhill
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: Read Cancellation Policy Here
- Written cancellation 14 days or more prior to the program will receive a full refund minus an administration fee of $50.
- Cancellation in writing less than 14 days prior to the program start date will not be refunded or credited.
*This course can be offered on customized dates for groups of 4+ who want to learn with their friends.
Course Details
- Location: Kicking Horse Mountain Resort/ Golden, BC
- Date: Wednesday July 17th – 9:30am-12:30-pm – with Audrey
- Cost
- $115 + GST without lift ticket
- $270 + GST including lift ticket
- Ratio: 6 riders per instructor
Schedule:
- 9:30am – Check-in/ Bike Check Skills Session & Review
- 10:00am – 12:30pm On Hill Instruction
*We require a minimum of 4 participants to run a program. Not sure if this program is for you? Questions?
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!