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SUMMARY:Chilcotins Alpine Adventure Camp- Private Group Request only
DESCRIPTION:Dates are not Aug 1 – You choose – depends on group / coach / hut availability. Contact us to book your own private epic adventure!! \nThe Higher You Get\, the Better It Gets  \n\n\nLet Sweet Skills and Tyax Adventures take you deep into BC’s backcountry for the mountain biking adventure of a lifetime. This 3-day floatplane-access trip is for adventurous women who want to push themselves physically\, technically\, and mentally—all while soaking in the breathtaking beauty of the South Chilcotin Mountains. \nA Unique Backcountry Experience \nFor over 10 years\, Sweet Skills and Tyax Adventures have been teaming up to offer this women’s-specific backcountry camp\, created for strong intermediate to advanced riders who crave challenge\, growth\, and epic scenery. \nThis is not your average mountain bike trip—it’s a remote\, hut-to-hut adventure where you’ll work hard\, ride hard\, and be rewarded with some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes you’ll ever pedal through. \nThe Journey Begins by Floatplane  \nDay 1 starts with a spectacular floatplane drop-off at Lorna Lake\, one of the most beautiful alpine lakes in the Chilcotins. Here our journey begins as we ride through the most stunning terrain – mountain passes\, flowering meadows and rolling grasses!  The rewards of this camp are high as we work hard on challenging climbs and tackling tech descents with the expertise of our backcountry savvy Sweet Skills coaches. \n  \n\nEvenings in the Wild \nEach night\, you’ll stay in backcountry cabins and canvas-walled tents\, designed for comfort in the wild. Our evenings we will settle into the wilderness at our camp and unwind.  Enjoy lake swimming\, stretching\, strolling through the trails all while the camp hosts prepare yummy meals for you.  Cap off your evenings reminiscing the days events with your new pals sitting by the fire under the stars. \nMountain Biking in the Chilcotin’s with Sweet Skills was such a fantastic experience. Not only was the biking and scenery amazing\, the coaches were also amazing. The camps were great\, the food outstanding and the amazing ladies we got to spend the trip with were nothing but fun. So many laughs shared over the 3 days. Highly recommend if you like an adventure. Natalie \nINCLUDED \n\n3 days of riding and coaching along the trail\, riding hut to hut\n1 float plane drop to the alpine Lorna Lake\n1 night at the Bearpaw Camp backcountry cabin\n1 night at Spruce Camp backcountry cabin\nHearty meals provided by Tyax Adventures & the camp host from the first day’s lunch to the last day’s lunch\nShuttle pick up at the end of the trail on the last day\nSweet Skills swag\, prizes and discounts from sponsors\n\nSee below ‘details’ and  ‘trip itinerary’ sections for a comprehensive overview of this camp. \n  \nSKILL & FITNESS LEVEL  \nSkill Level: Intermediate-Advanced to Advanced (IA–A)Fitness Level: 5–6 \nThis is a physically demanding adventure best suited for riders who: \n\nCan ride for 6–8 hours per day\nAre comfortable with challenging climbs\, hike-a-bike sections (up to 2 hours)\nCan handle black diamond descents and sustained technical terrain\nHave a solid base of endurance and technical confidence\n\nThe Terrain \nThe trails in the Chilcotins are shared with other users such as hikers and horses\, they are not specifically manicured for MTB. Expect varied terrain with technical challenges and some flow\, steep hill climbs\, along with some hike-a-bike sections (up to 1hr on the 1st day and 2hrs on the 2nd day). There will be some medium sized creek crossings and exposed shale slopes to cross.  \nNote: \n\nE-bikes are not allowed due to floatplane weight restrictions and lack of charging infrastructure.\nUnsure if this trip is right for you? Contact Sylvie at 604-966-8330 to chat.\n\n  \nPRICE & PAYMENT \n\n$2050 + GST \nDeposit: $600 at booking\nBalance: Due 90 days prior \n\nPrices in Canadian Dollars\nCredit card payments add 2.9% fee\nE-transfer or Wise payments accepted: info@sweetskills.ca\nNo single supplements available; accommodations are shared (2 single elevated beds per canvas-walled tent)\n\n10 participants : 2 Sweet Skills coaches/Tyax guides \nLooking for a Milder Option? \nPrefer something a little mellower\, but still want to experience the magic of the Chilcotins? Check out our Explorer Camp—perfect for intermediate riders. \n  \nThis unique opportunity to ride camp to camp is truly unparalleled and offered nowhere else in Canada!  Come join us on a trip that is sure to be the highlight of your summer.
URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/chilcotins-alpine-adventure-camp/
LOCATION:South Chilcotins Provincial Park\, Tyaughton Lake Rd\, Gold Bridge\, BC
CATEGORIES:Camps & Adventures,Chilcotins Women's Mountain Bike camps
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SUMMARY:Yukon Women's Northern Lights Mountain Bike Adventure - August
DESCRIPTION:Experience the beauty of the North in an exclusive 4-day retreat in the Yukon. \nEach 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. Now in our 9th year of hosting camps in the North—partnered with the beautiful Boreale Lodge—we’re excited to offer two retreat options for 2026! \n  \nWhy Ride in the Yukon?  \nCarcross and Whitehorse showcase a world-class trail network\, spanning from gracefully winding singletracks to stunning alpine descents. Our Sweet Skills coaches will coach you through thrilling rock rolls and technical features\, as well as unwinding the legs in some longer rides offering breathtaking panoramas in every direction. We’re all about savoring the cream of the crop when it comes to trails in both locations\, and we’ll even throw in some post-ride stops at pubs and breweries to ensure you get the complete experience. \nThis retreat is tailored for intermediate to advanced riders seeking to explore and learn in a truly inspiring setting with the guidance of top-notch coaching. \n  \nRelax in Comfort  \nAfter each action-packed day\, unwind at the tranquil and secluded lodge with mesmerizing mountain views and delectable\, hearty meals. Cap off your days with a relaxing soak in the hot tub\, a cozy bonfire\, and refreshing drinks while sharing stories of the day’s adventures with new friends. Daily morning stretch sessions and a maintenance 101 workshop will ensure you’re ready for each day of riding. To finish off our experience together\, we’ll visit Whitehorse’s brand-new natural hot springs on our final day\, offering a relaxing and well-treat for all the riding we’ve done. \n \nChoose Your Adventure \nChoose our Solstice Adventure (Women’s only) where you can Immerse yourself in endless blue skies and enjoy après activities under the open canopy until 11 pm. \nThe Northern Lights Adventure (Co-ed) will have you riding through stunning fall colours and\, if you’re willing to rise in the wee hours\, witness the mesmerizing northern lights. \n  \nThe Riding Experience  \nEveryone loves the riding here! We will cover some mileage pedalling on 2 of the days (18-25kms). To get the maximum enjoyment out of the camp everyone should be able to ride technical intermediate trails as we’ll all be riding light black terrain on some days; intermediate to advanced riders are welcome to join us. \nWhitehorse offers lots of flowy trails with fun technical features and no crowds! We’ll come across fun technical features in Whitehorse such as rooty steep pitches\, switchback corners\, rocky tech\, and some narrow exposed trails along the river bank. \nCarcross is quite different with more technical blue-black trails with unique rock rolls\, small drops\, and some sweet berms. \nThe Yukon camp was better than anything I could have imagined. I got to ride some really exceptional terrain that was super fun\, challenging and crazy beautiful. The coaching was above and beyond\, I believe the coaches came to this clinic with open hearts and amazing backgrounds ready to share their experiences and genuinely help us to improve. Crystal \nINCLUDED \n\n4 days guided & coaching\n4 nights shared accommodations at Boreale Lodge\nHearty and delicious food at Boreale Lodge from first nights appies to the last day’s lunch\nShuttle commutes to each ride start\, plus shuttle assisted mountain biking on 2 of the days\nDaily morning stretch sessions\nBike Maintenance 101 session\nAprès activities including lake excursions\, hot tubs\, bonfires\, visits to local pubs/breweries (drinks at own expense)\nVisit to the Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs on the last day\nWhitehorse airport or hotel pick up / drop off\nSweet Skills swag\, prizes and discounts from sponsors\n\nSee below ‘details’ and  ‘trip itinerary’ sections for a comprehensive overview of this camp \n  \nSKILL & FITNESS LEVEL\n\nSkill Level: I-A  Fitness Level 3-6 Riders should be able to ride roughly 10-20km per day for consecutive days in a row. Climbs on 2 of the days will range from 200-500m elevation gain. See below Itinerary for more details on the daily rides. \n*Unsure if you’re fitness level and ability match this camp? Call Sylvie to discuss: 604-966-8330. See itinerary link below for details. \n  \nPRICE & PAYMENT\n🛏️ Lodge Room \n$2175 + GST *Book as a group of 3 to 1 lodge room and save $100 each! Email for discount code. \n🛖 Yurt Room (3 ppl max) \n$1895 + GST \n\nPrices in Canadian Dollars\nCredit card payments add 2.9% fee\nE-transfer or Wise payments accepted: info@sweetskills.ca\nPrivate rooms not available. Rooms are shared with separate beds and private washroom.\nYurt includes 3 separate beds\, shared washroom in another building\, limited power—cozy\, spacious\, and discounted! See ‘more details’ below.\n\n15 participants max per camp : 3 Sweet Skills coaches
URL:https://sweetskills.ca/event/yukon-northern-lights-mountain-bike-adventure/
LOCATION:Whitehorse\, Whitehorse\, Yukon
CATEGORIES:Camps & Adventures,Yukon Women's Mountain Bike Camps
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