This camp is a collaboration with Galena Lodge in Ketchum, ID. Female instructors are certified through either PMBI or BICP and are excited for the opportunity to share their mountain bike knowledge and stoke!
Camp Info
Dates: 2024 TBA
Ages: 8-12 Years Old
Cost: $350
Type of Camp: Day Camp 9am-2pm daily
3 – Day Progression: Each day will be set up in a similar format with a fun morning game, drills & skills, challenge courses, followed by single track riding to utilize new skills on the trails. Lunch will be either at Galena Lodge or out on the trails each day!
What skills you’ll get from this camp!
Don’t have a mountain bike?
No worries! Galena Lodge rents mountain bikes. A few weeks prior to camp please contact Galena Lodge and reserve a bike that fits you!
This camp is for any ability level. We can accommodate progressions for beginners, intermediates, and advanced riders.
Day 1
Day 1 – Welcome, safety talk, name game and fun ice breaker, bike safety check, bike intro (how your bike works) intro to fundamental bike skills: body position, braking, shifting, mounting and dismounting bike, trail terrain changes and awareness, cadence, questions and answers.
Each day is scheduled for 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Day 2
Day 2 – Stretching, bike skills course setup: revisit previous days skills and any skills not addressed. Introducing: climbing and descending, cornering, front wheel lifts, small drop offs, and trail riding skill development. Revisit previous days skills, introducing: larger drop offs, bunny hops, bike balance skills and more, and ride on the Galena Pass trail system.
Each day is scheduled to run from 9:00am – 2:00pm
Day 3
Day 3 – Morning warmup and refresher games for skills. We will hit the trails for a longer adventure ride and have a picnic lunch out on the trails.
Each day is scheduled to run from 9:00am – 2:00pm
FAQS
I’ve never mountain biked before. Is this the right camp for me?
We can accommodate any skill level. It’s important that you do know how to ride a bike. From there we will help you improve your biking skills.
What type of biking will I do at camp?
This camp is geared towards teaching cross country mountain bike skills. There will be no lift access during this camp. Campers will learn how to climb and descend on their bikes with the proper technique!
I don’t have a mountain bike. Can I rent one?
Galena Lodge rents mountain bikes. If you’d like to rent a bike please contact Galena Lodge a few weeks prior to the start of camp. They will help you size your bike and fit it the day you arrive.
Where do you recommend staying for the bike camp?
The surrounding areas on Galena Pass and in the Sawtooth National Forest have fantastic camping opportunities. Ketchum (Sun Valley) is the closest town to Galena Lodge only 30 minutes away. Ketchum is a fun town and a great option for lodging. Stanley is another option and a beautiful town. Stanley is a bit further from Galena Lodge about 45 minutes.
Keely’s Camp is comprised of an all-star female staff of Olympians, World Cup Skiers, and Guides who coach, mentor, and empower girls in skiing and outdoor sports. Keely’s Camp Coaches are proud to give girls what they didn’t have growing up – FEMALE COACHES!
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