Upcoming events
Solstice Retreats: June 21-26 or June 27 – July 1, 2023
Discover the beauty of the North with us on one of our 4 day retreats. Every day is a new adventure, put your feet up and let us do all the organizing and show you the best time you’ll have all summer!
Carcross and Whitehorse boast a world class trail network ranging from flowy singletrack to stunning alpine descents. Session super fun rock rolls and technical features with our Sweet Skills Coaches and also enjoy longer rides with incredible views in every direction.
2023 brings 4 retreats to choose for our 6th year of running camps in the Yukon in partnership with Boreale Lodge. Experience the midnight sun and endless blue skies on the June solstice weeekend or join us in August/September and enjoy the stunning fall colours and the northern lights starting to make their appearance.
At the end of each epic day, we’ll relax at the quiet and secluded lodge with amazing mountain views and hearty, delicious meals. Then top it all off with a hot tub, bonfire and a cool drink as you recount the day with new friends. Daily morning stretch sessions are offered along with a maintenance 101 session at the lodge.
This retreat suits the intermediate to advanced rider looking to pedal and learn in an inspiring setting with the best coaching.
Brilliant experience! Everything from the excellent coaching with powerful supported progression to the stunning location to the incredible people. Do it! You won’t regret it! Tanis
Skill Level: I-A Fitness Level: 3-6 *Unsure if you’re fitness level and abiltiy match this camp? Call Sylvie to discuss: 604-966-8330
Registration starts Dec 1 8am *camps sell out in minutes!
*Single occupancy rooms are not available – rooms are shared with seperate beds and private washroom. Yurt is available for a discount for a group of 2 or 3 (washrooms are in seperate building). The last 3 people signing up for the camp will be placed in the Yurt (discounted) if it is not already claimed.
15 participants max per camp. Booking & Cancellation Policy
Airfare is not included in the price. Best airline to book is Air North. Discount code available for 10% off flights with Air North. Code will be emailed upon sign up. Land in Whitehorse by 3pm on day 1 and leave no earlier than 3:30pm on last day.
Day 1
Our adventure begins! After a spectacular flight into Whitehorse you’ll be picked up at the airport and dropped off in downtown Whitehorse for a self-guided wander through town. The lodge is a 30 minute drive away and we’ll get the first tour of the lodge at about 4pm. After checking into your rooms and meeting the group we’ll put our bikes together and coaches will be around to help, no worries! Soak in some sweet Yukon views from the deck then enjoy our first dinner together. *Driving to Boreale? We’ll meet you there at 4pm 🙂
Day 2
Every morning starts with a relaxing stretch session followed by a well stocked breakfast table and endless coffee. Today we head to Carcross for our first day of riding where we’ll be treated to uphill shuttles, lots of coaching tips, and tons of fun riding. Skills for the day may include high speed cornering, descending and braking skills, rock rolls, technical riding and line choice and jumps and drops for the more advanced groups. These trails are so fun you’re not going to want to stop! We save a bit of time for a little wander around the historic town of Carcross and a well-deserved bevy at the local pub or haunted hotel. The shuttle will take us back to the lodge (20 mins) and shortly after we’ll have a bike maintenance session during appies. Soak in the hot tub or just relax in the peaceful setting while another amazing dinner is being made for you!
Aprox Daily Stats: 10-15km / 6hrs (all shuttling! Lots of descending and very minimal climbing – stats depend on the group)
Day 3
Stretch out yesterday’s riding muscles and fuel yourself up for the day! Today we head into Whitehorse for a classic ride along the Yukon River Trail. Enjoy some of Whitehorse’s best singletrack along Grey Mountain and break out into some stunning views along the river with lots of photo stops along the way. Lots of pedalling today and less skill sessioning as we wind our way through the trails back into town. After another brewery stop, the shuttle takes us back to the lodge and be treated to a foam rolling intro session or just soak it up in the hot tub… or both! Another amazing round of appies, dinner and desert awaits us.. Then relax in the lodge, hang out by the bonfire, and enjoy the midnight sun or the northern lights (depending on which camp you sign up for)
Aprox Daily Stats: 18km / 5-7hrs (500m climbing, 1220m descending)
Day 4
Another stretch session and big breakfast greets you in the morning. Today we hit the alpine on Mt McIntyre! You’ll be blown away by the views, the trails and the whole adventure of the day! After hopping out of the shuttle we pedal up some more and are treated to 360 degree views of beautiful Yukon wilderness! Shred down the trails and stop along the way to session some sweet corners, technical sections, and rock gardens (for more advanced). Option to keep pedalling along the classic flowy Yukon trails or pull the plug early and hit the Brewery. Everyone meets back up at the Brewery then we head back to the lodge to fill ourselves with more delicious food. You will not want to go back home. Tonight’s another fun night and includes prizes for everyone!
Aprox Daily Stats: 18km / 5-7hrs (200m climbing, 780m descending)
Day 5
The adventure is not done yet! Another early stretch and breakfast with a quick pack of the bags and we’re hoping onto the shuttle for a morning ride at Carcross. Revisit some of your favourite trails or try something new and dial in some skills for the last time. Back at the lodge we have a quick lunch while we pack our bikes and load up the shuttle by about 2pm (tbc) to head back to the airport. Lots of high fives and hugs, new friends and awesome memories for a lifetime!
Aprox Daily Stats: 5km / 3hrs (all shuttling! Lots of descending and very minimal climbing – stats depend on the group)
*Itinerary subject to change at any time due to weather or other unexpected circumstances, no refunds for changed schedule
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