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Blue Mountain Rider Rating Scale

Level 1: You have little experience riding a bike. You are comfortable riding on paved surfaces, but once you wander onto dirt or gravel you hesitate and feel uncomfortable. You have never ridden single track trails.

Level 2: You have experience riding a bike off-road (dirt/gravel path) and some experience riding single track. You are comfortable on double track (rail trails) trails with moderate climbs and descents, and are able to ride single track. This will be your first time riding a downhill bike.

Level 3: You have several years of experience riding cross-country, or motocross and are familiar with downhill mountain biking. You are comfortable on double track and single track trails with moderate climbs and descents, but steep descents make you uncomfortable.

Level 4: You are a downhill or freeride mountain biker. You are comfortable on double and single track trails with moderate to steep descents, but you are uncomfortable riding narrow man-made features.

Level 5: You are a downhill or freeride mountain biker. You are comfortable on double and single track trails with steep descents and riding narrow man-made features.

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» Beginner Downhill Group
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» Freeride Clinic with Wade Simmons

Learn at your own pace and set your own goals with your own bike professional. Organize a group or keep an instructor all to yourself.

One Person (for two hours) $79
Additional Person $15

Lift, Lesson & Rental $149
Includes a 2-hour private lesson, lift and trail pass plus a 4-hour downhill bike and armour rental.

Additional price per person $119

Note: Get an additional 3-hour lift access and rental for $30 per person.

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CROSS-COUNTRY PACKAGE
(Minimum 2 people required)

Ride with Wade Simmons
July 17, 18 & 19, 2009

Don’t miss your chance to learn and ride with the ‘’undisputed Godfather of freeride‘’, Wade Simmons! Only 52 spots available!

Career highlights include:

• Pro Level Downhill racing for Rocky Mountain (1994-95)
• Winner of the Dual Slalom BC Cup Championship Jersey (1998)
• Winner of the Inaugural Red Bull Rampage Freeride contest (Utah, 2001)
• Multiple winner of the Ripper Series in North Vancouver
• Featured in MTB film segments with stand-outs like: Shift, Ride to the Hills, The first 4 Kranked videos, all the New World Disorder series and all the North Shore Extreme Series.

Date & Age Category:
July 18: Age 13 to 17 years old
July 17 & 19: Age 18 years +

Time (3-hour session):
Session 1: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Session 2: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Cost:
Blue Mountain Season Passholders: $99 +GST
Non Passsholders: $134 +GST. NOTE: non-Passholder must complete a waiver to obtain mandatory Bike Park Pass (cost: $10 +GST)

Ability Level:
Intermediate - minimum Level III on the Blue Mountain Rider Rating Scale

Other Requirements:
Riders must provide bike and safety equipment. Riders under 17 are required to wear a full face helmet and full armour protection (arms, legs, chest and back protection)

Details and Registration:
Call 877-445-0231 x6541

*Every effort is made to ensure accuracy although errors may occur. Programs, rates and dates are subject to change without notice. All rates quoted in Canadian funds. Rates listed do not include applicable taxes unless otherwise specified.