March 16th - March 19th

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.