Summer 2023 schedule

June 13th Dawson City Camp (Dawson Residents)

June 19th Pure MTB 4 day age 10+ Intermediate/Advanced

June 26th Outdoor PEDucation age 7-9

June 26th Terra Crew Level 1 12+

July 3rd Pedal & Paddle age 10+ (4 day Canada day)

July 3rd Ramp Building Camp 10+ Intermediate/Advanced

July 10th Outdoor PEDucation 7-9

July 10th Terra Crew Level 1 12+

July 17th Pedal and Paddle 10+

July 17th Ramp Building Camp 10+ Intermediate/Advanced

July 24th Outdoor PEDucation 7-9

July 24th Terra Crew Level 1 12+

July 31st Pedal and Paddle 10+

July 31st Ramp Building Camp 10+ Intermediate/Advanced

August 7th Outdoor PEDucation 7-9

August 7th Terra Crew Pro Level 2 13+ (must have completed level 1)

August 14th Gravity Camp 11+

Please be advised due to a large volume of inquiries there may be a delay in getting back to you. Also note that payments or refunds will be processed on Thursdays and Fridays. Thanks for your patience.

Get your kids riding to the next level.

Our certified coaches host multiple (non-residential) week long skills camps in Whitehorse for 7 -9 and 10-14 year old’s. We also offer athlete development camps for riders looking to take their riding to the competition level from local and reginal races to Canada Cup and Canada Games and outdoor leadership development camps for teens entering grade 9 or above.

Terra Crew Youth Leadership Camp This camp is designed to help 12-15 year old's grow into their leadership potential and prepare them for an active lifestyle in the great outdoors and even some of the challenges that will come up in secondary and post secondary education.
As a small team of 6 teens, we’ll teach them how to plan and instruct bike lessons then give them the opportunity to observe and later teach lessons to small groups of 7-9 year old's themselves, under the watchful eye of a senior Terra Riders coach.
Not only lesson planning and delivery but trip planning, time management, emergency preparedness, ownership and how to keep a cool head under pressure as well as a few practical skills such as trail side bike mechanics,

*** This camp will require a minimum of 4 participants to go ahead***

Terra Crew Pro (Level II) This camp is for those who have already attended our Terra Crew Youth Leadership Camp and are looking to learn more and go further into the back country. A heavy emphasis will be put on trip planning, emergency preparedness and navigation in the back country. It will include riding the high alpine trail “Mountain Hero” as well as an overnight bike packing trip in Kluane National Park.

***This camp will require a minimum of 8 participants to go ahead.***

Ramp Building & Riding Camp A camp for intermediate to advanced riders, expect to split your time between shredding local trails on blue and back trails and building your own wooden feature for your backyard or street! We have a former shop teacher and a number of former trades people on staff ready to help you craft a ramp, skinny, drop box or mini teeter totter in the Terra Riders workshop. You'll aIso have the chance to try out our airbag landing. Materials are included for our pre existing designs, however if you want to go bigger or better you're welcome to bring additional materials.

Gravity Enduro Camp Age 11+. This camp is as the name suggests, a week of straight up mountain biking; focusing heavily on skill development to be safer and faster riders on the trails. We'll also run practice timed stages so campers can get a sense of how it feels to compete in a multi stage enduro race. Suitable for the 11+ age group, for strong intermediate to advanced mountain bike riders. Expect a lot of time on black level trails and even double black with plenty of time with the wheels off the ground and shuttle rides up the hill. New for 2022: Athlete tracking to see real time video feedback of your riding with telemetry recorded by GPS and accelerometers to help us track your progress and see where you can improve.

Pure MTB Camp a camp full of the best trails that Whitehorse and Carcross has to offer! Improve your skills, ride safer, get faster. No canoeing here, just pedal to the metal.

Pedal & Paddle Age 10+. Camps are for beginner and intermediate riders. Campers will learn new skills while building on their existing experience to bring their biking to a higher standard while exploring the amazing trail network around Whitehorse witha day trip to Carcross. There’s a midweek canoeing day to mix things up a little and also to preserve the leg muscles so riders can enjoy a full week of outdoor activity.

Outdoor PEDucation Ages 7-9. Camps combine mountain bike skills coaching with outdoor education. Your 7-9 year old’s will as gain some sweet skills on two wheels while learning some essential wilderness survival skills and learning about the Whitehorse area geography and wildlife.

***All prices on the registration page include 5% GST***

Rates

Payment can be made by card or e-transfer, partial payments are available with a $100 deposit

What happens if I need to cancel my place on camp? Cancellations made 21 days or less before a camp begins will not receive a refund. Any cancellation made before 21 days will be subject to $50 admin fee. You may also transfer your place to someone else for a $20 admin fee.

PEDucation, Pedal and Paddle, Pure MTB $350+gst for a full 5 day week 8:30 - 4:00

$299+gst for a 4 day stat holiday week.

GRAVITY Enduro CAMP

$450+gst

Terra Crew Youth Leadership Camp

$375+gst

Terra Crew Pro (Level II)

$525+gst

Ramp Building Camp

$400+gst

Drop off and Pickup point is Terra Riders Airbase at 46 Normandy Road.

Not sure of your kids riding level? Check out our skill level video below!

What they need.

They will need their own bike with two working brakes and a fully functioning drivetrain along with a well-fitting, good quality helmet. Although optional, we strongly recommend knee and elbow pads as even a minor injury to these areas can take them off the bike for a day or two.

Fitness Expectations:

These camps are not aimed at getting your child fit enough to ride a bike, although a by-product of the week is a growth in fitness. Campers should be of a reasonable fitness level to undertake a week of physical activity and mentally prepared to push themselves physically.

Skills expectations:

Beginner: Have basic experience with mountain biking or road cycling, Must be able to ride standing up while rolling and pedaling. Expect to learn the fundamental skills of bike control while beginning to apply them to the trail and bike skills parks.

Intermediate: Already a confident rider, able to ride single track trails up to an a difficult blue level and approaching easier black trails. Expect to take your fundamental skills to a higher level while beginning to tackle high speed cornering and getting your wheels further off the ground small drops and jumps.

Advanced: Confident riding black trails at speed and approaching or already riding double black trails. Expect coaching in High speed cornering, jumps and drops. Steep and difficult terrain will be tackled on advanced camps.

"I would highly recommend"

An accurate measure of a great camp is when your kids are wanting some more and wished that it lasted longer!

Dan was a great instructor, my son left his first camp with more confidence and some valuable skills. He had tons of fun and it wasn't a struggle to get him up on his summer vacation to go, he really looked forward to participating and exploring new trails and developing skills.

I would highly recommend Terra Riders to anyone who wants to round out their mountain biking skills.

K.C