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SUMMARY:Finale Italy Dolce Vita Retreat - Women's only
DESCRIPTION:Dates are TBD as this is a custom trip only. \nJoin us for some Italian Riviera paradise! Thrilling rides\, delicious cuisine\, and Dolce Vita moments. Create a custom trip for you and your friends! \nTucked 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 trails. We’ve aptly named this trip Dolce Vita which means the sweet life\, and we plan to deliver this every day of the trip! We are so excited for this annual adventure and our partnership with Big Mountain Bike Adventures. \nEnjoy a buffet of the region’s best enduro rides\, Italian cuisine\, lodging steps from the beach\, and an authentic cooking class to give our bodies a break from all the riding. Sweet Skills will be coaching alongside with Big Mountain’s local guide Louise who is originally from Sweden and the 2019 EWS World Master Champion\, mother of two\, and a fantastic host. \nImprove your skills over the 6 days as we ride and explore an endless network of mindblowing trails. The riding is mostly enduro\nstyle where we’ll be enjoying daily shuttles up the famously long trails in the area – there are over 250 trails to choose from! The terrain suits a strong intermediate to advanced level as there is a lot of challenging technical sections. Mixed in with the technical singletrack are natural berms and fun flowy sections in Europe’s biggest beech forest. \nEach day brings the opportunity to enjoy post-ride swims in the Mediterranean\, a wander through the old town’s cobblestone streets\, endless gelato or simply kicking back in the Finale Ligure’s main piazza and watch the world go by. \nINCLUDED:\n\nSweet Skills coaching along with expert local guiding\n6 nights seaside hotel accommodation (based on double occupancy)\nAll breakfasts\, 6 lunches & 3 dinners\nAuthentic Italian cooking class & organic farm tour (on our off day)\nNice\, France airport pick-up & drop-off on scheduled days\nPrivate transportation and all shuttles\nDetailed pre-departure information and trip extension assistance from Big Mountain Bike Adventures\nSwag from Big Mountain and Sweet Skills\n\nTHE RIDING\nThere’s an incredible 250 trails in and around the Finale area! Expect rockier conditions on the coastal trails with fixed and loose rock\, switchback corners\, rock gardens and steep sections. Inland trails start at a higher elevation and offer more flow along with rocky and rooty sections and rolling drops. These are all fairly long downhhill trails.. so fun! Most trails are in forested areas on this trip and are downhill/ enduro style and accessed by shuttle vehicle with some short climbs. With exception of our first warm up ride on Day 1 which will have a 300m climb before the descent (no shuttle). We’ll be treated to 1 adventure day where we’ll explore another riding area outside of Finale. Mid-day lunches are worth the trip alone! Pasta and espresso will fuel the rest of your riding day! \n  \nSKILL & FITNESS LEVEL:\nSkill Level: IA-A  Fitness Level 4+ This trip is open to strong intermediate to advanced technical riders\, the terrain is quite rocky and technical\, riders should be able to ride light black BC trails with loose rock and have 5+ years riding experience. This trip is a Level 3-6 for fitness. All but day 1 ride are accessed by shuttle\, but the accumulation of multiple long days of riding will add up\, as it is on all of our trips the fitter you are and the more downhill experience you have\, the more fun you’ll have. Unsure if you’re fitness level and ability match this camp? Call Sylvie to discuss: 604-966-8330. See ‘more details’ and ‘itinerary’ link below for details. \nPRICE\nPrice TBD – dependant on # of riders. Initial 25% is required for deposit to Big Mountain Bike Adventures (our partner for this trip) \nHow to Register:\nContact Sylvie to discuss your date options. This trip is only available as a private booking with minimum 6 riders. \n6-12 riders (with 1-2 local guides and 1 Sweet Skills coach) \n  \n \n 
URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/finale-italy-dolce-vita-retreat-womens-only/
LOCATION:Yukon
CATEGORIES:Italy Mountain Bike Camp,Camps & Adventures
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SUMMARY:Peru Andes Fall Adventure - Women's only
DESCRIPTION:Join Sweet Skills and Big Mountain Bike Adventures for a once-in-a-lifetime women’s mountain bike adventure in Peru! This bucket list MTB trip combines high-altitude singletrack\, vibrant local culture\, and world-renowned cuisine – all wrapped into 8 unforgettable days of riding and exploration. \nThe best way to explore the terrain in Peru is by bike! The raw and rugged mountain bike trails descend from the high alpine to the Sacred Valley\, weaving past Inca ruins\, rural villages\, and ancient footpaths. Expect long descents\, technical sections\, and jaw-dropping views—with plenty of time to soak up the atmosphere (and the altitude!). This trip is designed for strong intermediate to advanced women riders looking for a unique blend of adventure\, culture\, and skill progression. \nThe journey begins in the historic high-mountain city of Cusco before heading to a private lodge in the lush Sacred Valley – complete with a chef\, garden\, hammocks\, and epic mountain views. You’ll also visit Machu Picchu\, enjoy a home-cooked meal with a local family\, and maybe even ride alongside alpacas at 4\,300m! \nINCLUDED\n\nSweet Skills coaching along with expert local guiding (Spanish and English speaking)\n2 nights hotel accommodation in Cusco (1st and last night)\n6 nights accommodation at private lodge in Sacred Valley along with a private chef\nMachu Picchu day: return shuttle to train station from lodge\, return scenic train\, return bus transfer to start of Machu Picchu\, private guided tour of site (1.5hrs)\, lunch at renowned restaurant.\nAll meals from first day’s lunch to last day’s lunch\nSnacks and filtered water in shuttle van\nCusco airport transfers on scheduled days\nPrivate transportation and all shuttles during the trip\nDetailed pre-departure information and trip extension assistance from Big Mountain Bike Adventures\nSwag from Big Mountain and Sweet Skills\n\n\nTHE RIDING\nEvery day starts with a shuttle up through the mountains and villages. There may be 1-3 shuttles throughout the day. If you’re not a fan of shuttles… you will be here! The elevation is between 3500-4500m and it’s quite hard to put in any effort to say the least. Some days will still have some minor uphill components. The terrain vary from technical and rocky to flowy and smooth\, sometimes on ancient inca trails with stairs to ride and through pasture lands and eucalyptus forests in the valley. We’ll ride along some exposed trails and more technically challenging sections so the level required is upper intermediate to advanced technical rider. \n Video from Elladee Brown’s 2020 trip \nSkill & Fitness Level:\nSkill Level: IA-A  Fitness Level 4-6  This camp is a great fit for strong intermediate to advanced riders who love descending and technical trails. The riding will take us along some exposed trails\, old chunky stairs\, steeper sections with off-camber\, along with lots of traversing around hillsides and some Peruvian flow. In total we’ll be descending over 12\,000M\, this is a lot of descending in a week! Experience riding long technical downhills for consecutive days is a great asset. Riders should be comfortable riding black diamond trails (BC rated). If you are unsure if your fitness level and ability match this camp\, please call Sylvie to discuss: 604-966-8330. \nPRICE\n$3395 USD *Payments go to Big Mountain Bike Adventures (our partner for this trip) \nMaximum 11 riders with 1 Sweet Skills coach and 2 local guides \nHOW TO BOOK\nStep 1: Fill out the Sweet Skills Registration by clicking +1 tickets below\nStep 2: You will receive a confirmation email from Sweet Skills within 24hrs with instructions on how to complete the rest of your registration with Big Mountain\nStep 3: PAYMENTS ARE DUE TO BIG MOUNTAIN: 25% Deposit to Big Mountain via credit card info on their booking link.
URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/peru-andes-fall-adventure-womens-only/
LOCATION:Yukon
CATEGORIES:Camps & Adventures,Peru Women's Mountain Bike Camp
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SUMMARY:Croatia Women's Treasure Island Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join Sweet Skills and Big Mountain Bike Adventures for a dream trip to Europe! \nAre 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 2024 for our 4th year. \nJoin us on a private motor yacht as we sail the turquoise Adriatic Sea and explore Croatia’s Southern Dalmatian Islands by bike. It’s one of the most beautiful destinations you can boat to in Europe – bonus we get to ride our bikes along the way and hang out with a super fun crew of women! \nRide fun and scenic trails with local guides and Sweet Skills coaches.  Wander the historic harbour towns\, rustic bars\, and sights that we dock in. Time on the boat isn’t just about getting to our next amazing destination\, we’ll enjoy the on-board gourmet meals\, drinks on the deck\, views\, and swims in quiet coves. \nEvery day is a new island adventure. We usually depart the boat for a whole day which may include lunch in a small town partway through the ride or at the end\, swims in the sea and lots of stops for amazing photos. The riding starts each day with a climb as we leave the boat at the doc. There will be quite a few miles on quiet paved roads\, gravel double track\, then finishing with rocky descents including some switchbacks. Riding along the shoreline\, stopping for gelato and a swim and enjoying some history along the way are some of the daily highlights. \nSKILL & FITNESS LEVEL:\nSkill Level: I-A  Fitness Level 4+ *Ebikes available. If you’re fitness level is not high you should rent an ebike for the ultimate best time! Unsure if you’re fitness level and ability match this camp? Call Sylvie to discuss: 604-966-8330. See itinerary link below for details. \nINCLUDED\n\n7 days of guided & coached riding on the trails (2 ride options provided most days\, so you can pick what suits you best!)\n7 nights onboard the beautiful MS San Snova – 101 ft long motorized yacht entirely crafted of oak\nHearty and delicious meals inspired by the local flavour prepared by our onboard chef\nDaily stretch sessions\nAprés activities such as sunset cruises\, leisurely swims\, bevvies lounging on the deck just to name a few\nTime to explore the towns we dock in\, have a glass of vinho & tapas at local cafe\, and take in the sights\nBig Mountain swag\n\nPRICE\n$2895 USD (land/boat costs/most meals) 25% deposit to book\, payment will be with Big Mountain Bike Adventures. We are currently FULL! Sign up on waitlist or check out our September option. \nHow to Register:\nFill in the registration form below then we will contact you to finish the registration and deposit process with Big Mountain. \nArticle on 2019 trip by Elladee Brown HERE
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