BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sweet Skills - ECPv6.3.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Sweet Skills X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sweetskills.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sweet Skills REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240407T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240407T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T175050 CREATED:20240210T171429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T011746Z UID:7643-1712498400-1712509200@sweetskills.ca SUMMARY:E- Bike Intermediate Tech Clinic DESCRIPTION:If you have an ebike – you know how fun it is! Join the Sweet Skills electric crew for this exciting new clinic. Are you struggling to navigate the technical ups and want learn all the optimal settings to propel yourself safely? Join us for a thrilling ride as we get into the fun of mastering the ebike! \nLearn how to transfer your ‘acoustic’ skills to your ebike and re-learn how to use your brakes effectively\, navigate uphill switchbacks and use acceleration to your advantage  – all skills that are unique to the Ebike. Gain some more confidence and get more joy out of your ride! \nRiders must have their own E-mountain bike. \nSkill & Fitness Level:\nSkill Level: Int-IntAdv  Fitness Level 3+ *Unsure if this is the right clinic for you? Please email us with questions. \nPrice & Payment:\n$100 + gst \n*Payments by credit card incur an extra 2.9% fee\, Etransfer payments have no fees.  Send Etransfer payments to info@sweetskills.ca \n$5 of your registration fee is automatically donated to the local trail association. URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/e-bike-intermediate-tech-clinic/ LOCATION:Pemberton CATEGORIES:Clinics & Privates,Pemberton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sweetskills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ebike2-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240411T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240502T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T175050 CREATED:20240204T205030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T133837Z UID:1635-1712854800-1714680000@sweetskills.ca SUMMARY:Intermediate Progression Series #1 - Pemberton DESCRIPTION:Improve your fitness and skills just in time for summer with this 4 week progressive clinic.  Enjoy Pemberton’s great early season riding conditions with tacky trails\, fun features\, and amazing views.  Our all-star team of Sweet Skills female coaches will get you pumped for biking and the season to come! \nEvery week will focus on a new skill.  This will be a mix of learning/practicing skills and maneuvers in off trail open areas\, as well as on trail sessioning/riding.  Each session builds on what you’ve learned from week to week and explores new zones and trails. Between sessions\, we’ll assign you some fun ‘trail homework’ to help with cardio and skill development. Expand your trail network\, boost your confidence\, and meet more people to ride with! \nThis clinic is for the Intermediate rider.  You should be comfortable riding most everything on an easy blue singletrack and are working on the challenges on the harder blue trails.  Trail choices for this intermediate group will depend on the riders in the group\, but in general we’ll head to trails like: 1 Mile Dog/Pickle\, Dark Forest (rock lines)\, Radio Tower\, Hawaii\, Econoline\, Bob Gnarly\, No Err\, etc \nSkill & Fitness Level:\nSkill Level: Int  Fitness Level 3+ *Unsure if this is the right clinic for you? Please email us with questions. \nPrice & Payment:\n$350 +gst \n*Payments by credit card incur an extra 2.9% fee\, Etransfer payments have no fees.  Send Etransfer payments to info@sweetskills.ca \n$5 of your registration fee is automatically donated to the local trail association. URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/intermediate-progression-series-pemberton/ LOCATION:Pemberton CATEGORIES:Clinics & Privates,Pemberton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sweetskills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/BikeNicole-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240411T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240502T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T175050 CREATED:20240213T164409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T133740Z UID:2693-1712854800-1714680000@sweetskills.ca SUMMARY:IntAdv Progression Series #1 - Pemberton DESCRIPTION:Improve your fitness and skills just in time for summer with this 4 week progressive clinic.  Enjoy Pemberton’s great early season riding conditions with tacky trails\, fun features\, and amazing views.  Our all-star team of Sweet Skills female coaches will get you pumped for biking and the season to come! \nEvery week will focus on a new skill.  This will be a mix of learning/practicing skills and maneuvers on and off trails as well as a lot of sessioning/riding.  Each session builds on what you’ve learned from week to week and explores new zones and trails. Between sessions\, we’ll assign you some fun ‘trail homework’ to help with cardio and skill development. \nExpand your trail network\, boost your confidence\, and meet more people to ride with! \nThis clinic is for the Int/Advanced rider.  You should be comfortable riding all blue trails and have started to ride some black trails in Pemberton\, and are wanting to work on the harder features on the black trails. Trail choices will depend on the group\, but in general the IntAdvanced group will head to trails such as: No Err\, Blood Sweat Fear\, Mission\, Bob Gnarly\, MooseJah\, Pioneer\, etc \nSkill & Fitness Level:\nSkill Level: IntAdv  Fitness Level 4+ *Unsure if this is the right clinic for you? Please email us with questions. \nPrice & Payment:\n$350 + gst \n*Payments by credit card incur an extra 2.9% fee\, Etransfer payments have no fees.  Send Etransfer payments to info@sweetskills.ca \n$5 of your registration fee is automatically donated to the local trail association. URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/intadv-progression-series-pemberton/ LOCATION:Pemberton CATEGORIES:Clinics & Privates,Pemberton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sweetskills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/womens-advanced.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240413T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240413T150000 DTSTAMP:20240328T175050 CREATED:20240210T050214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T033118Z UID:7635-1712998800-1713020400@sweetskills.ca SUMMARY:Enduro Racing Clinic with Flo Espineira DESCRIPTION:Grab this incredible opportunity to spend the day with Flo Espineira\, the Women’s E-EDR World Champion and enduro racing powerhouse! Flo is not only extremely talented but also kind-hearted\, humble and is excited to share their wealth of knowledge with you as she supports you towards realizing your full potential on the bike. \nThis full-day clinic for advanced riders is designed to maximize your learning experience\, featuring a perfect blend of skills coaching\, racing strategies\, and timed runs. We’ll ensure there’s ample time for discussions to prepare you for your next enduro race\, ensuring you have the most enjoyable experience possible. \n \nKick off the morning with a warm-up session in the Pemberton pump track to fine-tune your body position. Then\, we’ll hit the trails\, focusing on maintaining strength and smoothness over technical sections\, mastering body positioning for drops\, and maximizing speed through corners. During our break\, Flo will share tips on staying energized and focused throughout a long day on the bike\, while also calming those racing nerves. Receive valuable insights on bike\, body\, and mind preparations for race day. \nAfter recharging with a snack\, we’ll head back up the hill for timed runs on a section of trail. Wrap up the session with a well-deserved après-ride celebration\, complete with more Q&A opportunities and draw prizes. \nJoin us for an unforgettable day of learning\, growth\, and camaraderie at the Enduro Racing Clinic with Flo! \n \n“Never stop believing in yourself because the true energy that moves everything around you comes from within yourself.” \nINCLUDED\n\nCoaching and guidance from Flo along with Sweet Skills coach\nApres snacks and non-alcoholic beverage\nShuttles if necessary\nDraw prizes\n\n*Lunch not included\, please come prepared with snacks and hydration for a full day of riding. See below ‘More Details’ \n \nSkill & Fitness Level:\nThis clinic is aimed at women (or anyone identifying) who are at an advanced level of riding (comfortable with small drops). No enduro racing experience necessary. Skill Level: A (Advanced)  Fitness Level 4+ *Unsure if this is the right clinic for you? Please email us with questions. \nPrice & Payment:\n$225 + gst \n*Payments by credit card incur an extra 2.9% fee\, Etransfer payments have no fees.  Send Etransfer payments to info@sweetskills.ca \n$5 of your registration fee is automatically donated to the local trail association. URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/enduro-racing-clinic-with-flo-espineira/ LOCATION:Pemberton CATEGORIES:Clinics & Privates,Pemberton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sweetskills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Flo_racing.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240414T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240428T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T175050 CREATED:20240204T040317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T193235Z UID:2684-1713085200-1714305600@sweetskills.ca SUMMARY:Beginner Progression Series DESCRIPTION:Are you fairly new to mountain biking and not sure where to start? Start with us!  Over the course of 3 weeks Sweet Skills coaches will teach you the fundamentals to get you going for an awesome summer of riding. You’ll learn a ton from our patient and fun female coaches as they talk you through everything you need to know about your bike\, your set-up and of course how to ride it! \nThe first 2 sessions will focus on practicing foundational bike skills in an open area.  This will set you up with great bike habits from the get go!  The coaches will work with you on a stable body position for different terrain\, teach you to use your gears and brakes\, how to negotiate corners and bumps on the trail\, and most of all how to relax and have fun!  After dialing in these skills\, we will take what we learned to the trails!  Fresh off all that practice and with your own supportive cheering squad you will be tackling the terrain with a new set of confidence! \nMeet new riding buddies to ride with in between our sessions\, discover new trails that are at your ability level\, and watch your stoke level and skills soar! \nThis clinic is aimed at Beginner riders who are comfortable riding level pedals on crushed gravel trails\, can execute basic corners and are ready to learn how to ride some of the easier Pemberton trails like Piece of Cake at One Mile Lake. After 2 sessions in Pemberton the 3rd will take place in the Lost Lake trails. \n*If you are brand new to biking and not yet comfortable with standing on level pedals on your bike then the Super Beginner Clinic is the one for you or start with a private lesson. \nSkill & Fitness Level: \nSkill Level: Beginner  Fitness Level 2-4 *Unsure if this is the right clinic for you? Please email us with questions. \nPrice & Payment: \n$278 + gst \n*Payments by credit card incur an extra 2.9% fee\, Etransfer payments have no fees.  Send Etransfer payments to info@sweetskills.ca \n$5 of your registration fee is automatically donated to the local trail association. \n3 Sessions from 9am-12pm: April 14 & 21 in Pemberton and April 28 in Whistler/Lost Lake trails. URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/beginner-progression-series/ LOCATION:Pemberton/Whistler CATEGORIES:Clinics & Privates,Whistler,Pemberton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sweetskills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Whistler-super-beginner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240420T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240420T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T175050 CREATED:20240206T175045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T133215Z UID:1640-1713603600-1713614400@sweetskills.ca SUMMARY:Steep 'n Loose Pemberton - April DESCRIPTION:Expand your riding network with our essential Pemberton skills clinic. We’ll take you back to some fundamental braking skills and teach you how to descend on the classic Pemberton steep ‘n loose stuff! \nWe put special focus on body positioning\, trail scanning\, line choice and brake control throughout the clinic to give you the confidence for those sweet on-trail moves. \nThis clinic is great for the solid intermediate to InterAdvanced rider looking to progress their descending skills. Trails TBD based on group and trail conditions at the time of clinic.  Some examples of what we could ride are\, Hawaii\, Bob Gnarly\, Lower Mackenzie\, etc \nSkill & Fitness Level:\nSkill Level: Int to IntAdv  Fitness Level 3+ *Unsure if this is the right clinic for you? Please email us with questions. \nPrice & Payment:\n$100 + gst \n*Payments by credit card incur an extra 2.9% fee\, Etransfer payments have no fees.  Send Etransfer payments to info@sweetskills.ca \n$5 of your registration fee is automatically donated to the local trail association. URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/steep-n-loose-pemberton-april/ LOCATION:Pemberton CATEGORIES:Clinics & Privates,Pemberton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sweetskills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Steep-n-loose.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240428T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240428T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T175050 CREATED:20240208T203306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T133037Z UID:1612-1714312800-1714323600@sweetskills.ca SUMMARY:Bike Tech 101 - Pemberton DESCRIPTION:Looking to gain some more knowledge about your bike and fix some basic problems like a flat tire? Tired of asking for help whenever something goes wrong? Learn so much more than you thought possible and walk away feeling more confident – and handy! In this intro to basic bike mechanics with Sylvie\, we’ll go over what the different parts of your bike are\, what are the really important bits to take care of\, what to bring on a ride\, how to fix small repairs\, practicing hands-on with flat tire changes\, and how to use tire plugs for tubeless set ups. \nWe also offer a Bike Tech 102 (in Whistler June 10th) where we’ll take a deeper dive into setting up suspension\, tuning gears and other trouble shooting. \nBring your bike with you for these hands-on sessions. Any level of rider is welcome. Zero knowledge necessary 😉 \nPrice & Payment:\n$90 + gst \n*Payments by credit card incur an extra 2.9% fee\, Etransfer payments have no fees.   URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/bike-tech-101-pemberton/ LOCATION:Sweet Skills Headquarters\, Pemberton CATEGORIES:Clinics & Privates,Pemberton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sweetskills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Pemberton-bike-tech.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240430T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240521T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T175050 CREATED:20240113T174351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T132949Z UID:3060-1714496400-1716321600@sweetskills.ca SUMMARY:Intermediate Progression Series #1 - Whistler DESCRIPTION:Need a boost of confidence to your riding? Keep your wheels turning and your stoke high as you pedal and practice weekly with our Sweet Skills all female coaching team!  Learn tons of new skills on the trail that will help you get to the next level of riding. Meet new riding buddies and have tons of laughs and cheers in the forest. These progression series are the best! \nGet over some hurdles you may have with your riding such as switchback corners\, wheel lifts\, steeper descents\, picking lines\, staying relaxed\, and braking in control. These 3 hour sessions give us plenty of time to review skills\, test those skills out on the trails and explore new zones to expand your trail riding network! After the last class of the series come join us at RMU Blackcomb for an après! \nThis intermediate series is great for a rider who is confident on 90% of the Lost Lake singletrack and is looking to explore more challenging trails outside of Lost Lake (first session will be in Lost Lake to work on rock rolling skills). Trails we’ll venture to may include any of the following: Emerald Forest\, Desert Platter\, Danimal\, Flashback\, HiHi\, Cut Yer Bars\, etc \nSkill & Fitness Level:\nSkill Level: I (Intermediate)  Fitness Level 3+ *Unsure if this is the right clinic for you? Please email us with questions. \nPrice & Payment:\n$350 + gst \n*Payments by credit card incur an extra 2.9% fee\, Etransfer payments have no fees.  Send Etransfer payments to info@sweetskills.ca \n$5 of your registration fee is automatically donated to the local trail association. \nApril 30\, May 7\, 14\, 21 5-8pm URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/intermediate-progression-series-1-whistler/ LOCATION:Whistler CATEGORIES:Clinics & Privates,Whistler ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sweetskills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Whistler-rock-rolls.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240430T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240521T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T175050 CREATED:20240202T212026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T214415Z UID:2758-1714496400-1716321600@sweetskills.ca SUMMARY:IntAdv Progression Series #1 - Whistler DESCRIPTION:Boost your riding confidence and love of mountain biking with our 4 week progression series! Join our team of experienced female coaches as we hit the trails weekly. Whether you’re aiming to conquer challenging switchback corners\, perfect your rock slab riding\, achieve those technical uphill challenges\, tackle steeper descents\, or master line selection\, our progression series has got you covered. \n\n\n\n\n\nDuring these 3-hour clinics\, we’ll dive into various skills\, hit the trails for practical application\, and provide ample time for practice. Plus\, you’ll have the opportunity to discover new trails\, meet fellow riders\, share laughs and high fives\, and expand your riding partners. And after the final class\, we’ll celebrate for some après-ride fun and prizes! \nThis IntAdvanced series is tailored for strong intermediate riders and above who are comfortable on Whistler’s blue trails and some easy blacks. We’ll focus on honing skills and boosting confidence to tackle more challenging features and black lines. Expect to explore trails like 99’er\, Beaver Pass\, A Cut Above\, Cut Yer Bars black line\, Business Time\, Tunnel Vision\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\nSkill & Fitness Level:\nSkill Level: IA (IntAdvanced)  Fitness Level 3+ *Unsure if this is the right clinic for you? Please email us with questions. \nPrice & Payment:\n$350 + gst \n*Payments by credit card incur an extra 2.9% fee\, Etransfer payments have no fees.  Send Etransfer payments to info@sweetskills.ca \n$5 of your registration fee is automatically donated to the local trail association. \nApril 30\, May 7\, 14\, 21 5-8pm URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/intadv-progression-series-1-whistler/ LOCATION:Whistler CATEGORIES:Clinics & Privates,Whistler ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sweetskills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DSC03467.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240501T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240522T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T175050 CREATED:20240207T210605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T132700Z UID:2752-1714582800-1716408000@sweetskills.ca SUMMARY:Beginner Progression Series #1 - Whistler DESCRIPTION:Are you fairly new to mountain biking and not sure where to start? Start with us!  Over the course of 3 weeks Sweet Skills coaches will teach you the fundamentals to get you going for an awesome summer of riding. You’ll learn a ton from our patient and fun female coaches as they talk you through everything you need to know about your bike\, your set-up and of course how to ride it! \nThe first 2 sessions will focus on practicing foundational bike skills in an open area.  This will set you up with great bike habits from the get go!  The coaches will work with you on a stable body position for different terrain\, teach you to use your gears and brakes\, how to negotiate corners and bumps on the trail\, and most of all how to relax and have fun. After dialing in these skills\, we will take what we learned to the trails. Fresh off all that practice and with your own supportive cheering squad you will be tackling the terrain with a new set of confidence! \nMeet new riding buddies to ride with in between our sessions\, discover new trails that are at your ability level\, and watch your stoke level and skills soar! After the last class of the series come join us for an après celebration with draw prizes. \nThis clinic is aimed at Beginner riders who are comfortable riding level pedals on crushed gravel trails\, can execute basic corners and are ready to learn how to ride the technical trails in Lost Lake. Whether you are brand new to the technical or just starting to get into it we’ll have a group for you. \n*If you are brand new to biking and not yet comfortable with standing on level pedals on your bike then the Super Beginner clinic is the one for you or start with a private lesson. \nSkill & Fitness Level:\nSkill Level: B  Fitness Level 2-4 *Unsure if this is the right clinic for you? Please email us with questions. \nPrice & Payment:\n$350 + gst \n*Payments by credit card incur an extra 2.9% fee\, Etransfer payments have no fees.  Send Etransfer payments to info@sweetskills.ca \n$5 of your registration fee is automatically donated to the local trail association. \nMay 1\, 8\, 15\, 22 5-8pm URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/beginner-progression-series-1-whistler/ LOCATION:Whistler CATEGORIES:Clinics & Privates,Whistler ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sweetskills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Kelowna-happy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240501T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240522T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T175050 CREATED:20240214T055934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T132121Z UID:2472-1714582800-1716408000@sweetskills.ca SUMMARY:BegIntermediate Progression Series #1 - Whistler DESCRIPTION:Have you been through our beginner course and are looking for more tips and tricks to get to the next level? Are you stumped with how to ride some of technical features in Lost Lake? Are you stuck riding the same Lost Lake trails and want to see what else is out there? Join us for this 4 week series we’re we’ll explore so many fun trails and dial in all the skills needed to start you on your journey to being a confident intermediate rider. \nGet over some hurdles you may have with your riding\, such as managing technical terrain\, how to stay on your bike while climbing\, braking control down rock rolls\, switchback corners\, picking lines\, and of course staying relaxed and having fun! These 3 hour sessions give us plenty of time to review skills\, test those skills out on the trails and explore new zones to expand your trail riding network!  Our first session always starts in Lost Lake\, and then we will venture out into the rootier and more technical trails on West Side such as Emerald Forest and Cut yer Bars. \nAfter the last class of the series come join us at RMU Blackcomb for après! \nSkill & Fitness Level:\nSkill Level: BI  Fitness Level 2+ *Unsure if this is the right clinic for you? Please email us with questions. \nPrice & Payment:\n$350 + gst \n*Payments by credit card incur an extra 2.9% fee\, Etransfer payments have no fees.  Send Etransfer payments to info@sweetskills.ca \n$5 of your registration fee is automatically donated to the local trail association. \nWednesdays 5-8pm: May 1\, 8\, 15\, 22 URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/begintermediate-progression-series-1-whistler/ LOCATION:Whistler CATEGORIES:Clinics & Privates,Whistler ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sweetskills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/1-mile-tech.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240503T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240503T190000 DTSTAMP:20240328T175050 CREATED:20240125T214012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T131948Z UID:3578-1714748400-1714762800@sweetskills.ca SUMMARY:Kelowna Beginner Fundamentals - 4hr DESCRIPTION:Join Sweet Skills coaches for this fundamental skills course to help you become the mountain biker you’ve always wanted to be!  We take the time to dial in the basics to have you feeling comfortable and confident tackling beginner terrain and getting some basic technical riding skills. \nThe Crawford trails are the perfect spot for beginners to develop the foundational skills needed to navigate entry level single track trails\, venturing into some technical terrain. \nWe’ll start this 4 hour session with learning about our bike set up and how to do a safety check. We want to set you up for success right off the bat! From there we’ll get into all the fundamentals of body position\, gearing\, basic cornering\, braking skills\, how to adjust your body positioning for different pitches\, and rolling over small obstacles. \nWe’ll help you get set up for a summer of success with some nice new habits! \nIf you’re a Super Beginner biker then please check out the Super Beginner course offered. \nSkill & Fitness Level:\nSkill Level: B  Fitness Level 2-5 *Unsure if this is the right clinic for you? Please email us with questions. \nPrice & Payment:\n$160+gst \n*Payments by credit card incur an extra 2.9% fee\, Etransfer payments have no fees.  Send Etransfer payments to info@sweetskills.ca \n$5 of your registration fee is automatically donated to the local trail association. URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/kelowna-beginner-fundamentals/ LOCATION:Crawford Trails | Kelowna\, Stewart Rd E\, Kelowna\, BC\, CA CATEGORIES:Clinics & Privates,Kelowna ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sweetskills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Kelowna-Smith-ramp.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240503T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240503T190000 DTSTAMP:20240328T175050 CREATED:20240205T144747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T230821Z UID:2589-1714748400-1714762800@sweetskills.ca SUMMARY:Kelowna Intermediate Tech Skills - 4hr DESCRIPTION:Registration starts February 15th 8am \nBoost your confidence with a few extra skills in your back pocket! \nThe Crawford trails offer tons of opportunities for learning on the fun and scenic trails high above Okanagan Lake. Rock slabs\, loose descents\, switchback climbs\, uphill tech moves\, and roll downs are just some of the moves you’ll conquer with us on this day. \nStart this 4hr session with some skill drills\, such as: body position\, cornering\, braking without skidding\, rolling drops\, and pedalling wheel lifts. After we’re feeling good about our new skills\, we’ll take it to the trails and put it all into practice with lots of sessioning\, encouragement and of course a lot of cheering! \nThis clinic is great for Intermediate riders wanting to dial in some fundamental XC skills so they can progress to the next level and feel more confident on harder blue trails. \nBe ready for a lot of learning and riding\, bring snacks\, lots of water\, appropriate clothing\, and lots of energy 😉 \nSkill & Fitness Level:\nSkill Level: Int  Fitness Level 3+ *Unsure if this is the right clinic for you? Please email us with questions. \nPrice & Payment:\n$152 +gst Early Bird Feb 15-29. $160 +gst regular rate starting March 1st.  \n*Payments by credit card incur an extra 2.9% fee\, Etransfer payments have no fees.  Send Etransfer payments to info@sweetskills.ca \n$5 of your registration fee is automatically donated to the local trail association. URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/kelowna-tech-skills/ LOCATION:Crawford Trails | Kelowna\, Stewart Rd E\, Kelowna\, BC\, CA CATEGORIES:Clinics & Privates,Kelowna ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sweetskills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Kelowna-intermediate2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240504T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240505T150000 DTSTAMP:20240328T175050 CREATED:20240202T190917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T040658Z UID:4478-1714813200-1714921200@sweetskills.ca SUMMARY:Kelowna BegInt Tech & Flow - 2 Days DESCRIPTION:Check out new trails\, learn tons of new skills and have so much fun in this 2 day BegIntermediate progression clinic in Kelowna! Tons of skill review and lots of trail practice over the 2 days while experiencing 2 completely different trail systems at Crawford and at Smith Creek. \nAre you struggling to feel confident on intermediate trails? Let us help you bridge the gap with some more skills to boost that confidence! We’ll take the time to dial in the basics\, work on riding in technical terrain and have you feeling comfortable and confident with your body position by the end of the session. \nThe Crawford trails at Myra-Bellevue Park have some great terrain for the BegIntemediate rider to work on their technical skills while Smith Creek trails are a bit more flowy and great for working and cornering and more skill refinement and practice carried over from day 1. Skills we’ll cover over both days will include lots of work on body position in different terrain\, braking without skidding\, switchback corners on the up and down\, rolling through technical terrain\, high speed corners and line selection. \nWe’ll help you get set up for a summer of success with some nice new habits! For Crawford trails\, the majority of the clinic will be spent learning and practicing skills on the lower trails such as Fairlane\, Spring Bypass and Jeckyl (all depending on group) along with rock roll practice in the bench area. Smith Creek trails TBC depending on group. \nSkill & Fitness Level:\nSkill Level: BI (BegIntermediate) Fitness Level 2-5 *Unsure if this is the right clinic for you? Please email us with questions. \nPrice & Payment:\n$425 +gst \n*Payments by credit card incur an extra 2.9% fee\, Etransfer payments have no fees.  Send Etransfer payments to info@sweetskills.ca \n$5 of your registration fee is automatically donated to the local trail association. \nSaturday May 4 9am-3pm at Crawford Trails \nSunday May 5 9am-2pm at Smith Creek Trails URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/kelowna-begint-tech-flow-2-days/ LOCATION:Kelowna CATEGORIES:Clinics & Privates,Kelowna ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sweetskills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Kelowna_begint.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240504T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240505T150000 DTSTAMP:20240328T175050 CREATED:20240203T182222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T060002Z UID:5169-1714813200-1714921200@sweetskills.ca SUMMARY:Kelowna Intermediate Tech & Flow - 2 Days DESCRIPTION:Join Sweet Skills for 2 full days of learning tech and flow skills in 2 awesome Kelowna locations! \nDay 1 will start at the Crawford trails which offer tons of opportunities for learning on the fun and scenic trails high above Okanagan Lake. Rock slabs\, loose descents\, switchback climbs\, uphill tech moves\, and roll downs are just some of the moves you’ll conquer with us on this day. \nDay 2 will see us at the Smith Creek trails which flow along the mountain side with lots of opportunities to work on cornering\, climbing\, and even a bit of air! \nStart both morning sessions with skill drills\, such as: body position\, cornering\, braking without skidding\, rolling drops\, pedalling wheel lifts\, and how to manage small airs is an option. After we’ve dialed in some good habits we’ll take it to the trails and put those new skills to the test. Lots of time to practice on the trails\, have a snack\, learn about your bike and have an awesome day! Our coaches will have you grinning ear to ear by the end of the day with your accomplishments. \nThis clinic is great for Intermediate and above riders wanting to dial in some fundamental XC skills for technical terrain along with getting more playful on the bike on flow trails. \nBe ready for a full day of riding including long climbs\, bring snacks\, lots of water\, appropriate clothing\, and lots of energy 😉 \nSkill & Fitness Level:\nSkill Level: I  Fitness Level 3+ *Unsure if this is the right clinic for you? Please email us with questions. \nPrice & Payment:\n$425 +gst \n*Payments by credit card incur an extra 2.9% fee\, Etransfer payments have no fees.  Send Etransfer payments to info@sweetskills.ca \n$5 of your registration fee is automatically donated to the local trail association. \nSaturday May 4 9am-3pm at Crawford Trails \nSunday May 5 9am-2pm at Smith Creek Trails URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/kelowna-intermediate-tech-flow-2-days/ LOCATION:Kelowna CATEGORIES:Clinics & Privates,Kelowna ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sweetskills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Kelowna-smith-tera.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240504T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240505T150000 DTSTAMP:20240328T175050 CREATED:20240204T205030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T040532Z UID:1634-1714813200-1714921200@sweetskills.ca SUMMARY:Kelowna IntAdv Tech & Air - 2 Days DESCRIPTION:Want to flow through those techy Crawford trails and be more in control of your bike? How about improving your speed and cornering on those fast flowy Smith trails? We’re excited to offer this 2-day program for 2024! \nTake your riding to the next level by increasing your confidence with a few extra skills in your back pocket. This 2 day camp will cover all the essential fundamentals and maneuvers for riders who are stronger intermediates (or what we call IntermediateAdvance) to advanced.  You’ll be learning it all! – Rock slabs\, loose descents\, and small drops are just some of the features we’ll work along with all the essentials in both locations. \nWe’ll review tons of skills in the morning to make sure we have a solid baseline to progress from.  We’ll then take the basic fundamentals of riding and fine tune our technique to allow us to ride at a more advanced level.  Working on our body position\, braking on loose terrain\, brake control on rock faces\, slow rolling drops\, to learning to do those drops with air are just some of the things this clinic will tackle. \nBring all these new skills into the trails for the 2nd part of the afternoon session where we’ll look at line choice\, timing\, and when to put our new moves into action. Lots of fun techy features to practice along the way! \nThis clinic is great for the IntermediateAdvance to Advanced rider wanting to learn how to carry more speed on the trail and incorporate small airs on harder blue and black trails. \nBe ready for a full day of riding\, bring a lunch & snacks\, lots of water\, appropriate clothing\, and all of the energy 😉 \nSkill & Fitness Level:\nSkill Level: IA-A  Fitness Level 4+ *Unsure if this is the right clinic for you? Please email us with questions. \nPrice & Payment:\n$425 +gst \n*Payments by credit card incur an extra 2.9% fee\, Etransfer payments have no fees.  Send Etransfer payments to info@sweetskills.ca \n$5 of your registration fee is automatically donated to the local trail association. \nSaturday May 4 9am-3pm at Crawford Trails \nSunday May 5 9am-2pm at Smith Creek Trails URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/kelowna-intadv-tech-air-2-days/ LOCATION:Kelowna CATEGORIES:Clinics & Privates,Kelowna ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sweetskills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Kelowna-intermediate.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240504T140000 DTSTAMP:20240328T175050 CREATED:20240205T041334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T055354Z UID:3125-1714816800-1714831200@sweetskills.ca SUMMARY:Rock Rollin' - May DESCRIPTION:Registration starts Feb 15\, 8am. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a game-changing mountain bike clinic that you won’t want to miss! In this adrenaline-pumping 4-hour session\, you’ll master essential braking techniques to confidently navigate rocky terrain without skidding. Say goodbye to those out-of-control moments! \nElevate your riding experience as we dive into more aggressive body positioning and explore exciting line choices. We’ll start with skill drills and then hit the trails to conquer challenging features like the No Err rock faces and Econoline descent. Perfect for intermediate riders ready to kick their downhill skills up a notch. Don’t just ride – rock it! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Please note that meet up spot is near Mosquito Lake road so leave extra time in advance to pedal or shuttle your way there. Exact location will be emailed to participants. \nSkill & Fitness Level:\nSkill Level: I Intermediate  Fitness Level 3+ *Unsure if this is the right clinic for you? Please email us with questions. \nPrice & Payment:\n$133 + gst \n*Payments by credit card incur an extra 2.9% fee\, Etransfer payments have no fees.  Send Etransfer payments to info@sweetskills.ca \n$5 of your registration fee is automatically donated to the local trail association. URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/rock-rollin-may/ LOCATION:Pemberton CATEGORIES:Clinics & Privates,Pemberton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sweetskills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Pemby-rock-demoSylvie.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240509T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240530T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T175050 CREATED:20240205T045715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T055217Z UID:7553-1715274000-1717088400@sweetskills.ca SUMMARY:Intermediate Progression Series #2 - Pemberton DESCRIPTION:Improve your fitness and skills just in time for summer with this 4 week progressive clinic.  Enjoy Pemberton’s great early season riding conditions with tacky trails\, fun features\, and amazing views.  Our all-star team of Sweet Skills female coaches will get you pumped for biking and the season to come! \nEvery week will focus on a new skill.  This will be a mix of learning/practicing skills and maneuvers in off trail open areas\, as well as on trail sessioning/riding.  Each session builds on what you’ve learned from week to week and explores new zones and trails. Between sessions\, we’ll assign you some fun ‘trail homework’ to help with cardio and skill development. Expand your trail network\, boost your confidence\, and meet more people to ride with! \nThis clinic is for the Intermediate rider.  You should be comfortable riding all green trails\, and are riding blues but find them challenging.  Trail choices for this intermediate group will depend on the riders\, but in general we’ll head to trails like: 1 Mile Dog/Pickle\, Dark Forest (rock lines)\, Radio Tower\, Hawaii\, Econoline\, Bob Gnarly\, No Err\, etc \nSkill & Fitness Level:\nSkill Level: Int  Fitness Level 3+ *Unsure if this is the right clinic for you? Please email us with questions. \nPrice & Payment:\n$350 +gst \n*Payments by credit card incur an extra 2.9% fee\, Etransfer payments have no fees.  Send Etransfer payments to info@sweetskills.ca \n$5 of your registration fee is automatically donated to the local trail association. \nThursday 5-8pm: May 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/intermediate-progression-series-2-pemberton/ LOCATION:Pemberton CATEGORIES:Clinics & Privates,Pemberton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sweetskills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Pemberton-Main1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240509T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240530T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T175050 CREATED:20240205T044745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T055059Z UID:7546-1715274000-1717099200@sweetskills.ca SUMMARY:IntAdv Progression Series #2 - Pemberton DESCRIPTION:Improve your fitness and skills just in time for summer with this 4 week progressive clinic.  Enjoy Pemberton’s great early season riding conditions with tacky trails\, fun features\, and amazing views.  Our all-star team of Sweet Skills female coaches will get you pumped for biking and the season to come! \nEvery week will focus on a new skill.  This will be a mix of learning/practicing skills and maneuvers in off trail open areas\, as well as on trail sessioning/riding.  Each session builds on what you’ve learned from week to week and explores new zones and trails. Between sessions\, we’ll assign you some fun ‘trail homework’ to help with cardio and skill development. Expand your trail network\, boost your confidence\, and meet more people to ride with! \nThis clinic is for the Int/Advanced rider.  You should be comfortable riding blue trails and are have started to ride some black trails in Pemberton\, and are wanting to work on the harder features on the black trails. Trail choices will depend on the group\, but in general the IntAdvanced group will head to trails such as: No Err\, Blood Sweat Fear\, Mission\, Bob Gnarly\, MooseJah\, Pioneer\, etc \nSkill & Fitness Level:\nSkill Level: IntAdv  Fitness Level 4+ *Unsure if this is the right clinic for you? Please email us with questions. \nPrice & Payment:\n$350 + gst \n*Payments by credit card incur an extra 2.9% fee\, Etransfer payments have no fees.  Send Etransfer payments to info@sweetskills.ca \n$5 of your registration fee is automatically donated to the local trail association. \nThursdays 5-8pm: May 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/intadv-progression-series-2-pemberton/ LOCATION:Pemberton CATEGORIES:Clinics & Privates,Pemberton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sweetskills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Pemberton-intermediate.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240512T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240512T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T175050 CREATED:20240205T210401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T055003Z UID:1933-1715504400-1715515200@sweetskills.ca SUMMARY:Happy Times DESCRIPTION:Finally learn how to climb uphill switchbacks and mild technical with a smile on your face – cuz let’s be real\, sometimes it’s not always so happy! \n\n\n\nHappy Trail serves as the gateway climb the super fun trails of the Mackenzie network\, but be prepared for a bit of a grind! Fear not\, though\, as we’ll have you mastering those uphill technical sections and pesky corners that have been your arch-nemesis. The skills you’ll gain here will translate seamlessly to any uphill singletrack. \nDuring our session\, we’ll be honing in on crucial elements like gearing\, braking\, and body positioning. With these techniques in your arsenal\, we’ll get you to the top and have you ready for a well-deserved descent! Depending on timing and conditions\, we may opt for Lower Mackenzie or Radio Tower – either trail choice is a win in the fun department! Our coaches will provide brief pointers for the descent\, ensuring everyone finishes with a smile on their face. \n\n\n\nThis clinic is great for a BegIntermediate to Low Intermediate rider looking for uphill tips.  Please note that the majority of this session is focused on climbing\, and thus will be very little coaching for the downhill.  If you have not ridden Lower Mackenzie or Radio Tower before please let us know when registering.\n*Happy Trail is a blue accent trail in Pemberton and is more challenging than the Lost Lake Whistler trails* \nSkill & Fitness Level:\nSkill Level: BegInt-Int  Fitness Level 3+ *Unsure if this is the right clinic for you? Please email us with questions. \nPrice & Payment:\n$100 + gst \n*Payments by credit card incur an extra 2.9% fee\, Etransfer payments have no fees.  Send Etransfer payments to info@sweetskills.ca \n$5 of your registration fee is automatically donated to the local trail association URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/happy-times-beginner-intermediate-pemberton/ LOCATION:Pemberton CATEGORIES:Clinics & Privates,Pemberton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sweetskills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/up-happy2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240513T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240513T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T175050 CREATED:20240212T182428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T215314Z UID:3085-1715619600-1715630400@sweetskills.ca SUMMARY:Steep 'n Techy - May DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to stick those crux black diamond moves?!\n\nGet ready to fine-tune your body positioning and acquire invaluable skills to navigate the toughest sections with more confidence\, all while maintaining your composure and staying in control. Whether you’re facing a steep rock roll\, a tricky loose corner\, a demanding climb\, or a series of features in rapid succession\, the experienced coaches at Sweet Skills will lead you through the process and instill the confidence to tackle them head-on.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis clinic is all about hitting the trails\, focusing on sessioning specific features\, lines\, and trail segments to enhance your ability to scan the trail\, choose optimal lines\, and make split-second decisions to keep your momentum going. Don’t miss the chance to learn from and ride alongside our inspiring female coaches. Our Steep n’Tech session is a must for riders eager to challenge themselves and expand their riding repertoire! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSome trail options for this clinic are: Out There\, Business Time\, Working Class\, or other Cheakamus options. **Please note trail choices could change depending on weather\, conditions and ability levels.\nSkill & Fitness Level:\nSkill Level: IA – A (IntAdv to Advanced)  Fitness Level 4+ *Unsure if this is the right clinic for you? Please email us with questions. \nPrice & Payment:\n$100 + gst \n*Payments by credit card incur an extra 2.9% fee\, Etransfer payments have no fees.  Send Etransfer payments to info@sweetskills.ca \n$5 of your registration fee is automatically donated to the local trail association. URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/steep-n-techy-may/ LOCATION:Whistler CATEGORIES:Clinics & Privates,Whistler ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sweetskills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tera-Steep-cropped.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240525T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240525T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T175050 CREATED:20240208T014308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T180623Z UID:7603-1716627600-1716638400@sweetskills.ca SUMMARY:Pump 'n Jump - May DESCRIPTION:Registration starts Feb 15\, 8am. \nReady to elevate your biking experience to new heights? Literally! We believe that being airborne is one of the most exhilarating aspects of mountain biking\, and we’re here to show you how to do it safely! Join us at the area’s best Skills Park in Pemberton to master some new moves like pumping and jumping. \nOur sessions are designed to equip you with the essential skills you’ve always wanted to add to your biking toolkit. We focus on learning and applying the techniques of pumping and jumping by honing our skills in the controlled environment of the skills park. With plenty of repetition and time for breaks\, we’ll perfect your technique which will give you more confidence to apply these moves to your favourite trail. \nThis clinic is great for any intermediate to advanced rider looking to either get air for the first time or refine their current air skills.  There will be groups for every level\,  from those who have never had their wheels off the ground\, to those who send it regularly! \nMake this day a whole day of fun by signing up for the afternoon Carve it Up clinic as well. On-trail cornering clinic from 1:30-4:30pm. \nSkill & Fitness Level:\nSkill Level: Int to Adv  Fitness Level 3-6 *Unsure if this is the right clinic for you? Please email us with questions. \nPrice & Payment:\n$95 + gst Early bird rate Feb 15 – 29. $100 + gst regular rate as of March 1st. \n*Payments by credit card incur an extra 2.9% fee\, Etransfer payments have no fees.  Send Etransfer payments to info@sweetskills.ca \n$5 of your registration fee is automatically donated to the local trail association. URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/pump-n-jump-may/ LOCATION:Pemberton CATEGORIES:Clinics & Privates,Pemberton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sweetskills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/pumptrack.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240525T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240525T163000 DTSTAMP:20240328T175050 CREATED:20240212T203311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T054602Z UID:1618-1716643800-1716654600@sweetskills.ca SUMMARY:Carve it Up Pemby! DESCRIPTION:Need a cornering 101 lesson?? This is it! \nDo you know how to move your bike underneath you for the corners? Do you loose speed in the corners\, and just feel awkward? Foot down\, foot out\, foot up\, hips where? – it can be so confusing! \nGain a ton more knowlege about where you should be in the corners with your body\, your line\, and where to look. This with tons of practice will up your cornering skills so you can feel super rad in those turns and berms! We’ll break it down with lots of skills drills then take it to some turny trails for repetition and video analysis.  Good times are just around the corner! \nPair this afternoon clinic with the morning Pump n Jump for a full day option! \nSkill & Fitness Level:\nSkill Level: Int – IntAdv  Fitness Level 3+ *Unsure if this is the right clinic for you? Please email us with questions. \nPrice & Payment:\n$100 + gst \n*Payments by credit card incur an extra 2.9% fee\, Etransfer payments have no fees.  Send Etransfer payments to info@sweetskills.ca \n$5 of your registration fee is automatically donated to the local trail association. URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/carve-it-up/ LOCATION:Pemberton CATEGORIES:Clinics & Privates,Pemberton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sweetskills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/tera-carve-goat-crop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240526T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240526T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T175050 CREATED:20240206T201307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T054358Z UID:7568-1716714000-1716724800@sweetskills.ca SUMMARY:Steep n Loose Pemberton - May DESCRIPTION:Expand your riding horizons with our indispensable Pemberton skills clinic. We’ll take you back to the fundamentals of braking techniques and unveil the secrets to conquering the renowned steep and loose trails of Pemberton! \nOur clinic places a special emphasis on mastering and understanding body positioning for different features\, honing trail scanning abilities\, selecting the optimal line\, and up’ing your braking control on solid and loose pitches. These key elements are pivotal in equipping you with the confidence to tackle those sweet but exhilerating on-trail maneuvers. \nThis is the perfect clinic for intermediate to inter-advanced riders seeking to elevate their descending prowess\, this clinic will push your limits and refine your skills. Trail selection will be tailored to the group’s ability and trail conditions at the time of the clinic. Some of the iconic trails we might ride are Hawaii\, Bob Gnarly\, Lower Mackenzie\, and more! \nSkill & Fitness Level:\nSkill Level: Int to IntAdv  Fitness Level 3+ *Unsure if this is the right clinic for you? Please email us with questions. \nPrice & Payment:\n$100 + gst \n*Payments by credit card incur an extra 2.9% fee\, Etransfer payments have no fees.  Send Etransfer payments to info@sweetskills.ca \n$5 of your registration fee is automatically donated to the local trail association. URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/steep-n-loose-pemberton-may/ LOCATION:Pemberton CATEGORIES:Clinics & Privates,Pemberton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sweetskills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/steep_n_loose_adv.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240528T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240618T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T175050 CREATED:20240207T142442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T054214Z UID:7576-1716915600-1718740800@sweetskills.ca SUMMARY:Intermediate Progression Series #2 - Whistler DESCRIPTION:Need a boost of confidence to your riding? Keep your wheels turning and your stoke high as you pedal and practice weekly with our Sweet Skills all female coaching team!  Learn tons of new skills on the trail that will help you get to the next level of riding. Meet new riding buddies and have tons of laughs and cheers in the forest. These progression series are the best! \nGet over some hurdles you may have with your riding such as switchback corners\, wheel lifts\, steeper descents\, picking lines\, staying relaxed\, and braking in control. These 3 hour sessions give us plenty of time to review skills\, test those skills out on the trails and explore new zones to expand your trail riding network! After the last class of the series will celebrate with a social apres with draw prizes! \nThis intermediate series is great for a rider who is confident on 90% of the Lost Lake singletrack and is looking to explore more challenging trails outside of Lost Lake (first session will be in Lost Lake to work on rock rolling skills). Trails we’ll venture to may include any of the following: Emerald Forest\, Desert Platter\, Danimal\, Flashback\, HiHi\, Cut Yer Bars\, etc \nSkill & Fitness Level:\nSkill Level: I (Intermediate)  Fitness Level 3+ *Unsure if this is the right clinic for you? Please email us with questions. \nPrice & Payment:\n$350 + gst \n*Payments by credit card incur an extra 2.9% fee\, Etransfer payments have no fees.  Send Etransfer payments to info@sweetskills.ca \n$5 of your registration fee is automatically donated to the local trail association. \nTuesdays 5-8pm: May 28\, June 4\, 11\, 18 URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/intermediate-progression-series-2-whistler/ LOCATION:Whistler CATEGORIES:Clinics & Privates,Whistler ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sweetskills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Climbing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240528T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240618T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T175050 CREATED:20240207T143046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T053935Z UID:7582-1716915600-1718740800@sweetskills.ca SUMMARY:Int/Adv Progression Series #2 - Whistler DESCRIPTION:Need a boost of confidence to your riding? Keep your wheels turning and your stoke high as you pedal and practice weekly with our all star team of Sweet Skills female coaches. Learn tons of new skills on the trail that will help you get to the next level of riding. Meet new riding buddies and have tons of laughs and cheers in the forest! These progression series are the best! \nGet over some hurdles you may have with your riding such as switchback corners\, wheel lifts\, steeper descents\, picking lines\, staying relaxed\, and braking in control. These 3 hour classes gives us time to review skills\, get to some fun trails and have lots of time for riding and practicing. After the last class of the series come join us at RMU Blackcomb for an après! \nThis IntAdvanced series is great for the strong intermediate (+) rider who is comfortable on all blue trails in Whistler and some easy blacks. We’ll be focussing on working on the harder features and black lines to help you advance your skills and confidence for those crux moves. Trails we’ll venture to may include any of the following: 99’er\, Beaver Pass\, A Cut Above\, Cut Yer Bars black line\, Business Time\, Tunnel Vision\, etc \nSkill & Fitness Level:\nSkill Level: IA (IntAdvanced)  Fitness Level 3+ *Unsure if this is the right clinic for you? Please email us with questions. \nPrice & Payment:\n$350 + gst \n*Payments by credit card incur an extra 2.9% fee\, Etransfer payments have no fees.  Send Etransfer payments to info@sweetskills.ca \n$5 of your registration fee is automatically donated to the local trail association. \nTuesdays 5-8pm: May 28\, June 4\, 11\, 18 URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/int-adv-progression-series-2-whistler/ LOCATION:Whistler CATEGORIES:Clinics & Privates,Whistler ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sweetskills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Pemberton-Stoked-on-Rocks.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240529T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240619T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T175050 CREATED:20240207T142742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T053825Z UID:7579-1716969600-1718816400@sweetskills.ca SUMMARY:Beginner Progression Series #2 - Whistler DESCRIPTION:Are you fairly new to mountain biking and not sure where to start? Start with us!  Over the course of 3 weeks Sweet Skills coaches will teach you the fundamentals to get you going for an awesome summer of riding. You’ll learn a ton from our patient and fun female coaches as they talk you through everything you need to know about your bike\, your set-up and of course how to ride it! \nThe first 2 sessions will focus on practicing foundational bike skills in an open area.  This will set you up with great bike habits from the get go!  The coaches will work with you on a stable body position for different terrain\, teach you to use your gears and brakes\, how to negotiate corners and bumps on the trail\, and most of all how to relax and have fun!  After dialing in these skills\, we will take what we learned to the trails!  Fresh off all that practice and with your own supportive cheering squad you will be tackling the terrain with a new set of confidence! \nMeet new riding buddies to ride with in between our sessions\, discover new trails that are at your ability level\, and watch your stoke level and skills soar! After the last class of the series come join us at RMU Blackcomb for an après. \nThis clinic is aimed at Beginner riders who are comfortable riding level pedals on crushed gravel trails\, can execute basic corners and are ready to learn how to ride the technical trails in Lost Lake. Whether you are brand new to the technical or just starting to get into it we’ll have a group for you. \n*If you are brand new to biking and not yet comfortable with standing on level pedals on your bike then the Super Beginner clinic is the one for you or start with a private lesson. \nSkill & Fitness Level:\nSkill Level: B  Fitness Level 2-4 *Unsure if this is the right clinic for you? Please email us with questions. \nPrice & Payment:\n$350 + gst \n*Payments by credit card incur an extra 2.9% fee\, Etransfer payments have no fees.  Send Etransfer payments to info@sweetskills.ca \n$5 of your registration fee is automatically donated to the local trail association. \nWednesdays 5-8pm: May 29\, June 5\, 12\, 19 URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/beginner-progression-series-2-whistler/ LOCATION:Whistler CATEGORIES:Clinics & Privates,Whistler ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sweetskills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/beginnerbalance-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240529T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240619T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T175050 CREATED:20240208T005522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T053711Z UID:7586-1716969600-1718816400@sweetskills.ca SUMMARY:BegIntermediate Progression Series #2 - Whistler DESCRIPTION:Have you been through our beginner course and are looking for more tips and tricks to get to the next level? Or perhaps you have some experience but are stuck between beginner and intermediate. We can help! Let’s get you more comfortable on the  technical features in some of the blue Lost Lake trails. We’ll also venture outside of Lost Lake to other zones and help you expand not only your skill set but your trail repertoire. \nJoin us for this 4 week series we’re we’ll explore so many fun trails and dial in all the skills needed to start you on your journey to being a confident intermediate rider. \nGet over some hurdles you may have with your riding\, such as managing technical terrain\, how to stay on your bike while climbing\, braking control down rock rolls\, switchback corners\, picking lines\, and of course staying relaxed and having fun! \nThese 3 hour sessions give us plenty of time to review skills\, test those skills out on the trails and explore new zones to expand your trail riding network!  Our first session always starts in Lost Lake\, and then we will venture out into the rootier and more technical trails on West Side such as Emerald Forest and Cut yer Bars. \nAfter the last class of the series come join us for an après social with draw prizes! \nSkill & Fitness Level:\nSkill Level: BI  Fitness Level 2+ *Unsure if this is the right clinic for you? Please email us with questions. \nPrice & Payment:\n$350 + gst \n*Payments by credit card incur an extra 2.9% fee\, Etransfer payments have no fees.  Send Etransfer payments to info@sweetskills.ca \n$5 of your registration fee is automatically donated to the local trail association. \nWednesdays 5-8pm: May 29\, June 5\, 12\, 19 URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/begintermediate-progression-series-2-whistler/ LOCATION:Whistler CATEGORIES:Clinics & Privates,Whistler ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sweetskills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Whistler-Beginnerspot.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240531 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240608 DTSTAMP:20240328T175050 CREATED:20221230T205055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T151628Z UID:1644-1717113600-1717804799@sweetskills.ca 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 URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/croatia-womens-treasure-island-retreat/ CATEGORIES:Camps & Adventures,Croatia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sweetskills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/croatia2023-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240603T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240603T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T175050 CREATED:20240202T203307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T053515Z UID:1613-1717434000-1717444800@sweetskills.ca SUMMARY:Bike Tech 101 - Whistler DESCRIPTION:Looking to gain some more knowledge about your bike and fix some basic problems like a flat tire? Tired of asking for help whenever something goes wrong? \nLearn so much more than you thought possible and walk away feeling more confident – and handy! In this intro to basic bike mechanics with Sylvie\, we’ll go over what the different parts of your bike are\, what are the really important bits to take care of\, what to bring on a ride\, how to fix small repairs\, practicing hands-on with flat tire changes\, and how to use tire plugs for tubeless set ups. \nWe also offer a Bike Tech 102 (in Whistler June 10th) where we’ll take a deeper dive into setting up suspension\, tuning gears and other trouble shooting. \nBring your bike with you for these hands-on sessions. Any level of rider is welcome. Zero knowledge necessary 😉 \nThis is the first of our 2 part maintenance series\, check out the details on Bike Tech 102! \nPrice & Payment:\n$90 + gst or $170 for both 101 and 102 clinics. \nPay by credit card and 2.9% will be added\, or no fees for Etransfer to info@sweetskills.ca \nBike Tech 101 June 3 5-8pm- at Chromag Headquarters in Function Junction\, Whistler \nBike Tech 102 June 10 5-8pm URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/bike-tech-101-whistler/ LOCATION:Whistler CATEGORIES:Clinics & Privates,Whistler ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sweetskills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/whistler-bike-tech-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR