Camps and Adventures
Join our fun and super experienced coaches in the best biking and backcountry destinations across the globe, including BC, Yukon, the Arctic, Peru, Croatia, and Italy.
We just can’t get enough of these awesome locations and can’t wait to share experiences with everyone that joins us. We’re thrilled to introduce some exciting new camps in the Arctic and Finale, Italy.
Let us handle all the planning, and our skilled chefs all the cooking, giving you more time to focus on your riding, unwind, share good times with new and old friends, and relish the wonders of these stunning backcountry settings. Each camp offers different terrain and ample time for skills sessions with our coaches, all while riding along fun singletrack trails in some of the most mesmerizing landscapes. Whether you come solo or with friends, this is bound to be the highlight of your summer!
All camps are ladies only unless listed as Co-Ed.
REGISTRATION STARTS NOVEMBER 1, 2023.
Discover the beauty of the North with us on this 4-day retreat. Skills coaching, mind-blowing singletrack, delicious meals, and a relaxing private lodge are all ours to discover with us on one of our 3 retreats in the Yukon. Experience the midnight sun over Summer Solstice or fall colours and northern lights at the end of summer.. it’s a tough choice! This camp offers abundant skills coaching and plenty of pedaling, with some bonus shuttle assistance to access the trails. Intermediate level and up.
Sol Mountain RetreatSol Mountain Lodge is a hidden gem high in the alpine of the Monashee Mountains, BC. Enjoy amazing hand-built singletrack with breathtaking views, alpine lake swims, lots of skills coaching, a cozy lodge, and mouthwatering food. It’s pure magic. Intermediate level and up.
Explore one of the most remote corners of the world by bike, witnessing incredible landscapes and wildlife. It’s truly an experience of a lifetime! Enjoy long days of exploring the terrain by e-bike and learning from guides with decades of experience. While skills coaching isn’t the primary focus in this camp, you’ll have the opportunity to adventure on the bike through incredible terrain. There are also optional activities on some days, including ATVing to hiking destinations, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, and heli-adventures, to name just a few. Only one more spot left for July 2024. Beginner to Advanced.
Sweet Skills and Big Mountain Bike Adventures have crafted a bike ‘n boat dream trip! Explore the Dalmatian Islands by bike and travel by boat, with plenty of time to explore the island towns on foot and enjoy the culture, food, and turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea. You’ll pedal every day, but don’t worry – if long rides aren’t your jam, e-bikes are available for this trip. In 2024, we offer two options: a Women’s only Int-Adv camp in May and a Co-Ed E-MTB Beginner-Intermediate Retreat in September.
Join Sweet Skills and Big Mountain Adventures on a bucket-list trip to Peru! Ride incredible trails from high alpine to valley floor passing through ruins, villages, and inca trails. Experience the culture and hospitality of Peru, its amazing food and a visit to Machu Pichu. Join us in November 2024. Minimum strong intermediate level.
Join Sweet Skills and Big Mountain Adventures for a spectacular skills retreat in the coastal mountainous region of Finale Ligure. The area is known for its white sandy beaches, delicious authentic cuisine, picturesque little towns overlooking the Mediterranean – and of course it’s massive network of sun-drenched trails. Join us in October 2024 for an unforgettable experience. Minimum strong intermediate level.
Our heart lies in the Chilcotins where our backcountry adventures first began. 2024 marks 10 years that we’ve been sharing this magic place with ladies-only camps. We offer 2 different camps, so you can choose the adventure that suites you the best.
Expect endless singletrack, plane access, cozy backcountry camps, and great fun await you in the Chilcotins. This camp offers lots of riding from point to point and trail side coaching as we ride longer distances. Currently, 2024 dates are on hold until Tyax Adventures finalizes approval for their transportation plan. If you’re interested, please email us, and we’ll keep you posted. Minimum intermediate level with a good fitness. ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, CHECK BACK IN NEW YEAR
Are you ready for a fun time?! Anyone who loves downhilling is in heaven at Retallack! Improve your gravity skills with us as we ride one awesome trail after the next. Heli drop, shuttles, sweet singletrack, lots of coaching, gourmet meals, and no pedalling! Please note that 2024 dates are still pending, so please email us with your interest. Strong Intermediate. ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, CHECK BACK IN NEW YEAR.
This camp is TBD. Check back here in the new year for Summer 2024 details. Are you a gravity junky? Then you're going to LOVE this mountain bike adventure at Retallack! Improve your gravity skills with us as we take you through jump progressions and cornering skills on the secluded trails at Retallack. Heli drop, shuttles, […]
We hope to run this camp in 2024 - check back for updates in the New Year! The higher you get, the better it gets! Let Sweet Skills & Tyax Adventures take you deep into the backcountry for an adventure of a lifetime. Sweet Skills and Tyax Adventures have been collaborating for 10 years to […]
Introducing our exciting new camp concept, born in 2023 and back with even more adventure for 2024 – the Sea to Sky Heli Camp! Get ready for an unforgettable three-day adventure in the world famous Sea to Sky corridor, where we've combined 3 locations, top-notch coaching, and a dash of helicopter magic. Our all-inclusive camp […]
Check back January 2024 for details for next season. Have you always wanted to explore the backcountry and test yourself with some longer rides? If so, this camp is for you! Sweet Skills and Tyax Adventures have been collaborating for 10 years to offer a women’s specific backcountry camp tailored to the intermediate rider. Come […]
Silverstar women's downhill camp is one of our favourite weekends of the year! Check back here in January for our 2024 dates to be announced. Come join the Sweet Skills coaches to hone in your DH skills on big berms, tabletops, drops and tech. Get it all in one weekend and fly away from this […]
Join Sweet Skills and Big Mountain Bike Adventures for a dream trip to Europe! Are you ready for a trip of a lifetime? One of the most incredible European destinations with all the makers of the best vacation you could imagine! Sweet Skills and Big Mountain Bike Adventures are excited to offer this popular trip again in […]
Ready to take your riding to the next level and unleash the full potential of your mountain biking skills? If so, our 7th annual Valemount Skills Weekend for 2024 is the event you've been waiting for! Nestled in the heart of one of BC's most exciting trail networks, Valemount promises an unforgettable experience that will […]
Experience the beauty of the North with us during this exclusive 4-day retreat in the Yukon. Each day unfolds a fresh adventure, allowing you to kick back and entrust all the logistics to us while we ensure you have the time of your summer. We’re thrilled to mark our 7th year hosting camps in the […]
Join Sweet Skills for an adventure of a lifetime in the Arctic! Explore incredible scenery and see wildlife that you've only ever dreamed of. Journey deep into the Arctic as we base camp at the Arctic Watch Wilderness Lodge, 800km north of the Arctic Circle. Our purpose built electric bikes will help us access remote […]
Come ride with us at Sunpeaks and discover how fun this bike park is! Check back here in January for 2024 dates. Sunpeaks Resort is a fantastic gem nestled in the mountains 45 minutes away from Kamloops. The cute little village has a ton to offer and the Bike Park even more. In fact the […]
Experience the beauty of the North with us during this exclusive 4-day retreat in the Yukon. Each day unfolds a fresh adventure, allowing you to kick back and entrust all the logistics to us while we ensure you have the time of your summer. We’re thrilled to mark our 7th year hosting camps in the […]
Join us in exploring the breathtaking alpine trails of Sol Mountain on one of our most beloved retreats! Immerse yourself in learning new skills, laughing with new friends, and relaxation amidst the vast beauty of the Monashee mountains, all while enjoying the comforts of a private lodge. Sweet Skills has been delivering sold-out camps since […]
Experience the beauty of the North with us during this exclusive 4-day retreat in the Yukon. Each day unfolds a fresh adventure, allowing you to kick back and entrust all the logistics to us while we ensure you have the time of your summer. We’re thrilled to mark our 7th year hosting camps in the […]
Join Sweet Skills and Big Mountain Bike Adventures for a dream trip to Europe! Get ready for an extraordinary experience in one of the most enchanting European destinations as we explore the Dalmatian Islands in the Adriatic Sea by bike and boat. In 2024, we're thrilled to introduce our new Co-Ed E-mtb program for this […]
Once you mountain bike Italy once, you’ll forever want to return! Tucked up along the Italian Riviera just down from Monaco is the spectacular coastal mountain region of Finale Ligure. The area is known for its white sandy beaches, delicious authentic cuisine, picturesque little towns overlooking the Mediterranean – and of course it’s massive network of […]
Join Sweet Skills and Big Mountain Bike Adventures on a trip to Peru! This is the sort of adventure that you didn't even know was on your 'Bucket List' and will leave you wondering why you didn't do it sooner. Ride incredible trails from the high alpine to the valley floor passing through ruins, villages, […]
Join Sweet Skills and Big Mountain Bike Adventures on a trip to Peru! This is the sort of adventure that you didn't even know was on your 'Bucket List' and will leave you wondering why you didn't do it sooner. Ride incredible trails from the high alpine to the valley floor passing through ruins, villages, […]
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