Downhill Days & Adventure Trips 

Spring Break - Fall                  Prices start at $150

Downhill Days & Adventure Trips

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Downhill Days

Trestle, Granby, Kesytone and more!

Full day program brings athletes to local resorts (e.g. Trestle, Granby Ranch, Keystone) where skill development and progression can be quickly achieved through lift service access and repetitive practice on challenging terrain. Athletes interested in all disciplines of mountain biking will learn to master the art of descending confidently and safely on purpose-built trails.  Rides are organized around a progression of trails based on each rider’s demonstrated ability level and goals each day. 

  • June 19th, June 26th, July 19th, July 10th, July 17th

    Drop off: 7:15 am, Pick up: 5:30pm

    Athletes take a van with coaches to the bike park.

    Fall session dates TBA

  • Ages 10 & up (or with coach approval)

    • Athletes must have mastered foundational skills (proper body position and weight transfer on bike, braking, and shifting),and must be comfortable riding blue rated trails with technical features.

    • Athletes must be comfortable riding a chair lift.

    • Downhill Days are lift serviced skills day rides. Athletes can expect to ride a variety of terrain and features at the bike park including sections of green, blue, blue/black, and black rated trails. Some of the features athletes may encounter include: steep descents, rock drops, wooden bridge/ramp features, manmade jumps, and rock gardens.

    • Athletes must be comfortable wearing a full-face helmet, goggles, knee pads, elbow pads and chest protector for downhill days. If an athlete does not own these items, they can be rented at the bike park’s rental shop.

    • Athletes must bring a reliable, safely fitting mountain bike in good working condition with tires, brakes, and gearing appropriate for rugged singletrack trails and steep terrain. We recommend bikes with at least 26” wheels and working suspension (either front or full suspension).

    • Athletes must also have a properly fitting helmet in good condition (no cracks, compression foam, broken straps, etc.)

    • Must bring a hydration pack capable of carrying the following items during the rides: 100oz water, food/snacks for the ride, handpump, tube/patch kit, multi-tool, and rain jacket.

    • Athletes must bring necessary camping equipment including: a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, mess-kit, toiletries, and appropriate post-ride camp hang out clothing.

    A detailed camp packing list will be sent out to registered participants a week or two before the camp. 

    • Athletes are expected to come prepared for a fun week of camping and riding in the backcountry! This means showing up with a positive attitude, helping teammates and coaches with campsite meals and campsite clean-up, being flexible with unexpected camping/ride challenges, bringing proper tools to fix a flat or make minor trailside adjustments and repairs, having proper clothing for weather and unexpected weather changes, and bringing proper safety equipment (e.g., helmet, gloves, sunscreen, and sunglasses).

  • Before June 1st - $150

    After June 1st - $175

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Moab

Spring Break

Youth Mountain Biking Colorado, Youth Overnight MTB Camps
Youth Overnight Camps

Kick off the mountain bike season with a Spring Break trip to the desert! Athletes will get to explore Moab’s world-renowned trails, experience team camaraderie and make new friends, enjoy amazing desert views, and camp under the stars in the Sandflats Recreation Area.

  • 2027 Dates TBA

  • Ages 11 & up (5th grade and up)

    • Athletes must have foundational mountain bike skills and biking experience on intermediate (blue) singletrack trails.

    • This camp is not well-suited for beginners.

    • Athletes must be comfortable camping in rustic conditions and riding with other SMBA athletes and coaches away from home in an area with limited cell phone coverage for multiple days.

    • Athletes must also be responsible and independent enough to clean up after themselves and maintain their personal belongings; and be prepared to listen and follow coaches’ instructions, follow all SMBA rules, work cooperatively with other athletes and coaches, and behave respectfully to athletes in the group, coaches, other trail users, and all park and service staff for the duration of the trip. 

    • Athletes must bring a reliable, safely fitting mountain bike in good working condition with tires, brakes, and gearing appropriate for rugged singletrack trails and steep terrain. We recommend bikes with at least 26” wheels and working suspension (either front or full suspension).

    • Athletes must also have a properly fitting helmet in good condition (no cracks, compression foam, broken straps, etc.)

    • Must bring a hydration pack capable of carrying the following items during the rides: 100oz water, food/snacks for the ride, handpump, tube/patch kit, multi-tool, and rain jacket.

    • Athletes must bring necessary camping equipment including: a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, mess-kit, toiletries, and appropriate post-ride camp hang out clothing.

    A detailed camp packing list will be sent out to registered participants a week or two before the camp. 

    • Athletes are expected to come prepared for a fun week of camping and riding in the backcountry! This means showing up with a positive attitude, helping teammates and coaches with campsite meals and campsite clean-up, being flexible with unexpected camping/ride challenges, bringing proper tools to fix a flat or make minor trailside adjustments and repairs, having proper clothing for weather and unexpected weather changes, and bringing proper safety equipment (e.g., helmet, gloves, sunscreen, and sunglasses).

  • The van departs the SMBA office on Monday, 8am and returns late Thursday afternoon.

    The group camps at Sandflats Recreational Area in Moab, Utah

    Rides may include the following:

    • Slickrock Trail

    • Amassa Back/Captain Ahab

    • Porcupine Rim

    • Klonzo Trails

    • Klondike Bluffs

    • Mag 7 trails

    • Moab: $765 (before March 1st)

    Program fee includes: van transportation, camping fees, meals at campsite for duration of trip, ad coaching on each ride.

This trip has already happened - check back in next spring!

Crested Butte

Youth Mountain Bike Camps

Crested Butte is a mecca for mountain biking and athletes will get to explore the singletrack famous for scenic views, challenging climbs, fast, flowy descents, and epic wildflowers. During the trip, SMBA coaches will guide athletes up rugged mountains, glide through fields of wildflowers, and weave in and out of aspens on Crested Butte and the surrounding area’s renowned epic singletrack.

  • August 3rd - August 6th

  • Ages 11 & up (5th grade and up)

    • Athletes must have foundational mountain bike skills and biking experience on intermediate (blue) singletrack trails with substantial elevation gain and technical features.

    • This camp is not well-suited for beginners.

    • Athletes must be comfortable camping in rustic conditions and riding with other SMBA athletes and coaches away from home in an area with limited cell phone coverage for multiple days.

    • Athletes must also be responsible and independent enough to clean up after themselves and maintain their personal belongings; and be prepared to listen and follow coaches’ instructions, follow all SMBA rules, work cooperatively with other athletes and coaches, and behave respectfully to athletes in the group, coaches, other trail users, and all park and service staff for the duration of the trip. 

    • Athletes must bring a reliable, ride ready, safely fitting mountain bike in good working condition with tires, brakes, and gearing appropriate for rugged singletrack trails and steep terrain. We recommend bikes with at least 26” wheels and working suspension (either front or full suspension).

    • Athletes must bring a properly fitting cycling helmet in good condition (no skarte helmets, or helmets with cracks, compressed foam, broken straps, sun damaged plastic/foam, etc.).

    • Must bring a hydration pack capable of carrying the following items during the rides: 100oz water, food/snacks for the ride, handpump, tube/patch kit, multi-tool, and rain jacket.

    • Athletes must bring necessary camping equipment including: a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, mess-kit, toiletries, and appropriate post-ride camp hang out clothing.

    • Athletes are expected to come prepared for a fun week of camping and riding in the backcountry! This means showing up with a positive attitude, helping teammates and coaches with campsite meals and campsite clean-up, being flexible with unexpected camping/ride challenges, bringing proper tools to fix a flat or make minor trailside adjustments and repairs, having proper clothing for weather and unexpected weather changes, and bringing proper safety equipment (e.g., helmet, gloves, sunscreen, and sunglasses).

    A detailed camp packing list will be sent out to registered participants a week or two before the camp. 

  • The van departs the SMBA office on Monday morning and returns late Thursday afternoon.

    Ride locations may include the following trails:

    • 401

    • Doctor Park

    • Teocali Ridge

    • Snodgrass

    • Lupine trail and surrounding trail options

    • Crested Butte - $765 (before June 29th)

    Program fee includes van transportation, camping fees, meals at campsite for duration of trip, ad coaching on each ride.

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Questions?

Email the Program Director Heather Williams at heather@lertprograms.com