Camp vs Retreat

Which Experience is Right for You?

 
 

Experiences

You can choose between our signature two-day camps or a week-long retreat! So what’s the difference, and what’s included?

Signature Camp Includes:

  • Two days of skills development for all skill levels (newbie to seasoned rider) in epic mountain bike destinations

  • Small groups with a 1:7 coach to participant ratio with assistant coach or sweep

  • Pre-event nameplate-making happy hour to ease nerves, with alcoholic and non-alcoholic choices and snacks

  • A dynamic mountain bike skills slideshow presentation providing an in-depth overview of the techniques needed to master advanced maneuvers

  • Receive professional skills coaching on prefabricated obstacles and trail features from some of the nation’s top certified MTB coaches

  • While we incorporate trail rides to apply what you’ve learned, the focus is on honing skills and techniques rather than covering distance

  • We provide lunch but you are on your own for other meals, lodging, and transportation

  • Discounts at shops in most locations

  • Goody bag with sponsor swag and discounts

  • Coffee, hydration (Skratch electrolytes) and snacks (like Kate’s Real Food bars & fruit) provided throughout the day

  • End day one with another happy hour (with alcoholic and non-alcoholic choices and snacks) and engaging education stations covering essential topics such as basic bike maintenance, fear management, fixing flats (both tubes and tubeless), suspension setup, and more

  • Guided morning stretching on day two

  • All park entry fees and lift/trail tickets

  • Free demo of Smith helmets, G-Form protection and Liv Shuttle flat shoes

  • Demo a Liv bike for a small fee - Click here for more information

Cross Country vs. Downhill Camps

Cross Country

Cross country camps are designed to hone both climbing and descending skills. These camps involve more pedaling compared to downhill camps. While they’re not "hammer-fests"—meaning you won’t be doing long, fast-paced rides—they do require a base level of fitness. If you're looking to balance your focus between climbing and descending, a cross country camp is the perfect choice for you!

Downhill

Downhill camps are all about building your descending skills, and no prior experience at a downhill park is required! These parks offer a unique opportunity to practice and refine your technique with repeated runs on trails—something not typically available in cross-country camps. With trails designed for all skill levels, downhill parks make it easy to cater to every rider’s abilities. While there may be some opportunities to work on climbing, it’s not the primary focus. If you’re seeking a camp centered on extensive climbing skills, a cross country camp might be a better fit. But trust us, downhill camps are super fun for all riding abilities!

Retreat Includes:

  • Retreats are meant to help foster deeper connections with other participants and coaches. This is a space to meet new friends who love to mountain bike just like you!

  • Experience 5–7 days of all-inclusive adventures featuring expert guiding, professional coaching, comfortable lodging, delicious meals, and enriching cultural activities

  • Retreats cater to different rider levels depending on location. Please view individual retreat pages for specifics.

  • Immerse yourself in the local culture and ride world-class trails at some of our favorite dream mountain biking destinations

  • You’ll still benefit from the exceptional skills development and expertise of our renowned coaches, but our retreats place a greater emphasis on riding. Along the way, we may pause to session specific trail sections and provide valuable video feedback to enhance your experience

  • Retreats are a more intimate experience

  • There are 14-21 participants on a retreat with a 1:7 coach to participant ratio

 
it's all about you!

These experiences are meant to bring women together to share the joys of mountain biking and learn in a welcoming, encouraging and non-competitive environment.

We help you understand mountain biking on a deeper level and are sure you will take your riding to a level you never thought possible! We begin our day with skills and drills practice in a safe, controlled environment so each participant gets personal attention while dialing in skills before hitting the trails. Each destination has different terrain to work with. Intro to small jumps and drops is a possibility for those ready.

*Note: If you are a very advanced rider who has specific goals like “gap-jumps, doubles, whips, over 5ft drops, etc,” we suggest taking a private lesson with one of our coaches at a location that caters to jumping and dropping. If you are CLEARING tabletops comfortably and consistently, a private lesson will be more suited to your needs and desires.

Email info@gritclinics.com for more information

Skills we may work on depending on location and what’s available on the trails:

body positioning
Balance in changing terrain 
braking
technical climbing
cornering
switchbacks 
Speed and cadence
technical descending     
 LINE Choice  
Wheel Lifts
manuals
Poppin' wheelies
roll-down lunges
berms
up and over logs and rocks
step-ups
pump tracks
pumping and flowing
bunny hops
INTRODUCTORY drops
introductory jumping

"This experience was AMAZING! I did things I never thought I would ever even attempt! It was such a safe place to learn, (the coaches are literally there to catch you) it was relaxed, encouraging and so much fun! From beginner to racer there was something for everyone and the team of coaches were humble, funny, encouraging and ripping riders!"

- Becky