Part of this course is shuttle assisted
Drops & Steeps – Strong Intermediate
Do you want to become faster mountain biker? Want to overcome drops, and want to be confident in steeps? Join our Drops & Steep clinic to learn the skills needed to tackle anything the mountain throws at you in safe, professional, supportive and fun environment.
In this course we will break down the technique for drops & execute them safely.
Our Drops & Steeps the perfect way to improve your downhill technique, gain more confidence in steep, and have fun with your new Shred Sisters friends!
Course Details
- Length:
- Full Day
- Steep Clinic 3 hours
- Ratio: 6 riders per instructor
- Cost:
- Bragg Creek: $259 + GST (Include Shuttles)
- Cranbrook: $229 +GST (This course focuses on steep and technical terrain.)
- Golden : $229 + GST (If you have a truck, please bring it to help with shuttling!)
- Revelstoke: $125 + GST (steep focus only) – 3 hours
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+2% service/booking fee applies to all registrations.
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*We require a minimum of 4 participants to run a program. Not sure if this program is for you? Questions?
Program Dates, Instructor & Location
Bragg Creek
- Saturday, June 13 | Tracey | 9:00am- 3:30pm
Cranbrook
Note: This course is enduro style. Participants should be prepared to pedal for about 2 hours, with some stops along the way. This course focuses on steep and technical terrain.
- Saturday, May 30 | Cranbrook | Lucinda | 9:30am- 3:30pm
- Trail: Green Chicken
Note: Trails choice may change depending on conditions and group abilities.
Golden
- Drops & Steeps | Saturday, June 27 | Meagan | 9:30am- 3:30pm
5 km on Mount 7 (If you have a truck, please bring it to help with shuttling!)
Note: Trail choice may change depending on conditions and group abilities.
Revelstoke
Note: This course is focus on steep only at Boulder
- Saturday, May 30 | 10 AM – 1 PM | Robyn
Trails: Lower Boondocks & Bacon Loam Line (not the feature)
Note: Trail choice may change depending on conditions and group abilities.
Skills & Fitness Level Required
- Rider must be comfortable on all blue trails & ready to do some black trails
- Must be able to lift front, rear, and both wheels at the same time.
- Your bike should have disc brakes, in good working condition that were serviced within the past year, and ideally dual suspension.
Strong Intermediate
Strong Intermediate
Who this is for
You’re fully comfortable on blue trails and can ride black trails while still being challenged by technical features. You’re familiar with roots, rocks, and varied terrain.
What you’re working on
- Drops and jumps
- High-speed cornering
- Line choice
- Refining style on technical terrain
Examples of trails you’re comfortable on
- Bragg Creek / Calgary: Family Guy, 727, Race of Spades, Pneuma, SHAFT
- Canmore: Lebens, Cloudline, Highline, EKG, Terminator, Horseshoe Slab
- Golden: 5K, Mighty Queen, LSD, Trails & Error, Kobe
- Invermere: Hula Girl, The Kloosifier, The Johnson
- Cranbrook / Kimberley: RollerCoaster, Ewok, Cordon Blue, Tilsit, Migor, Magic 1, Amps, Full ThunderTurkey, Shapeshifter
- Revelstoke: Man Quads, Logging Leftover, Sloe Grin, Richard Liquer, Roots Canal, Lower Bacon & Boondocks
Examples of trails you may ride in this course
- Bragg Creek / Calgary: 727, Race of Spades, T-Dub, Brother’s
- Canmore: Lebens, Cloudline, Highline, Prospector, Horseshoe Slab
- Golden: 5K, Mighty Queen, Trails & Error, Kobe, Berminator, Moonshine, Cliff Side
- Invermere: Hula Girl, Rock N Flumes, The Kloosifier, Meat Grinder
- Cranbrook / Kimberley: Green Chicken, Rainbow Rock Rodeo, Magic 1–3, Full ThunderTurkey, Shapeshifter, Ewok, Cordon Blue, Oh My, Flume
- Revelstoke: Man Quads, Super Happy Fun, Sloe Grin, Richard Liquer, Roots Canal, Lower Bacon & Boondocks
Fitness Level 5
- You are capable of riding for multiple days in a row at a moderate pace for an average of 2-3 hours of pedal time each day. You could handle adding a day requiring up to 4-hours of pedal time.
- You are confident climbing up to a total of 300 vertical metres (1,000 ft.) in a day.
- You exercise on average 6-7 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
Review of Wheel Lifts
Intro to Drop
learning different Line selection
Technical Descending strategy
Advance Braking
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.
*This course can be offered on customized dates for groups of 4+ who want to learn with their friends.
Testimonial
Would recommend it to anyone!
Fantastic Weekend! I learned so much. My confidence is higher. Super excited for DH this summer! Wish I could take another course right away! The instructors Becca and Audrey truly were amazing. Very encouraging and kind. They made you feel awesome and treated you as a friend. I loved it and can’t wait for another camp!