Women's Weeklong Cross-Country/All-Mountain Skills Camp… (trip)

Women's Weeklong Cross-Country/All-Mountain Skills Camp - Fernie, British Columbia

  • Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Active & Adventure
Canada, North America

from $1,495* per person8 DaysJuly
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 5
Operator: Sacred Rides Mountain Bike Adventures 12 people max
Want to give your riding a huge boost? For 6 years now, women have been coming from across North America and the world to attend our award-winning 7-day skills camp in Fernie, British Columbia. They come for the expert instruction (and they get plenty of that), but they leave with a lot more: friends for life from around the world and loads of confidence in their riding abilities.

In the company of supportive coaches and other participants, you'll push your skills, ride incredible trails, eat delicious meals, stay at our gorgeous eco-lodge 5 minutes outside of Fernie, and do other activities such as swimming and and yoga. Find out why Explore magazine called this one of the "Top 40 trips in Canada!"

n.b. this is a cross-country/all-mountain camp: you will cover a wide range of skills for cross-country and all-mountain riding (which includes some downhill instruction and light freeride terrain). The camp feature 5 1/2 days of riding and coaching on the XC and AM trails of Fernie, with lodging, breakfasts and lunches, plus workshops on maintenance, nutrition and fitness.

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3 testimonials about the provider, Sacred Rides Mountain Bike Adventures:

  • Reviewer: Enrique Nodarse located in Puerto Rico,
    Hey Mike! First of all I wanted to say the Peru trip was amazing. Wayo is the man!! Given..he had the perfect setting, surrounded by the perfect Andean mountains, nonetheless he turned an already 'cool as hell' trip into a nearly flawless one. Simply one of my best vacations yet. I think I was more winded by our constant laughing than the low-oxygen high elevation climbs!! Lets not forget, Jose and Russo, without them the trip would not have been nearly as cool. I think I can speak on behalf of all of us that took the trip when I say the day we spent in Joses Farm made the trip very different than anything we or at least I ever expected from any tour or organized travel. I didn't expect that...the guide does not usually take you to his home!! ...which happened to be a beautiful 40 acre citrus tree haven surrounded by some of the most amazing greenest hills that I have ever had the privilege of riding. As if that was not enough our perfect day of riding was supplemented by fresh juices, cheeses, cold peruvian beers served by the poolside and culminated with the delicious BBQ chicken lunch. Well, I could go on and on, but I think you already have a pretty good idea of how much I enjoyed my trip. I won't continue my rant, and leave you with more time to get out there and scout more 'sacred rides' for the rest of us to see and hopefully ride.
  • Reviewer: Barbara and Mick located in UK
    Just a note to let you know that Mick and I thoroughly enjoyed our Sacred Rides holiday. We had an absolutely fantastic time. The trails Eddy and Val took us on were excellent and we will remember them for a long time.

    I think most of us felt that our riding had improved during the course of the week, and Mick and I have certainly noticed a difference since we got back to England and have been riding our favourite Lake District trails. We had a devil-kicking session last weekend, where Mick confidently rode the off-camber boardwalks that he is usually hesitant on, and I rode a particularly tricky rocky section that I have always jibbed at before. Both were conquered with ease!

    Everyone in the group got along really well and Eddy and Val were a pleasure to be around. All in all, it was a fab holiday. Thanks very much!

    Best regards,
  • Reviewer: Kim Ruthers located in US
    Thank you. I loved every minute of it. My bike skills and confidence have improved and I have seen truly amazing sights. A terrific trip!

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Special information

  • You need to form your own private group for this trip. It will be scheduled for a date you arrange with the provider. The itinerary here is just a sample.
  • Offers some solo-only/singles departures.
  • Offers some women-only departures.

Itinerary

Day 1 (Friday). Arrive Calgary/Fernie
Your guide will meet you at Calgary Airport at 4:00 pm (at the information desk on domestic arrivals level) and drive the group to our spectacular eco-lodge in Fernie. This is our base for the week. Tonight we'll dine in one of Fernie's excellent restaurants. Note: dinners are not included in the trip price.

Day 2-4 (Saturday-Monday). Skills development and trail riding in Fernie
Our first 3 days will be spent working on mountain bike skills and testing out our skills on the local trails (at Fernie Alpine Resort for the DH camp). Mornings will be spent working on skills development. When we're finished we'll head back to the lodge for lunch, then head out for an afternoon of riding on the local trails to test out your new skills!

Day 5 (Tuesday). Morning Skills and afternoon hotsprings
Today we'll have a morning session on the local trails, and then head out after lunch for a visit to the secluded and spectacular Whiteswan hotsprings, on the banks of Whiteswan River.

Day 6-7 (Wednesday, Thursday). More coaching in Fernie
After breakfast, we'll spend the morning working on skills at the lodge, with a special course set up right in the backyard. After a full morning of riding, we'll stop for lunch and fuel up for a big afternoon of biking.

Day 8 (Friday). Drive back to Calgary, end of trip.
The shuttle for Calgary airport will depart at 9:00 a.m., arriving between 12:30 and 1:00 p.m.

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