Whistler -  the Mountain Bike Mecca of the world

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Basecamp have partnered up with Whistler-based mountain bike training specialists ZEPtechniques Mountain Bike Coaching & Instructor Training, to offer the industries premier, multi-week mountain bike camps.

Two types of camps are offered: Rider Improvement Camps for those looking to simply improve their skills, and Instructor Training Camps for those wanting to learn how to guide and teach this amazing sport.

Included in the Instructor Trainings Camps are the PMBI (Professional Mountain Bike Instructor) Level 1 Courses. These are the most up-to-date, effective and professional instructor training courses currently available in the mountain bike industry.

Our partners ZEPtechniques, have been involved with the coaching of mountain biking and training of instructors for over 10 years. Nestled right in the heart of Whistler itself, their programs, experience and coaches have all the expertise, professionalism and local knowledge to take your riding skills and confidence to the next level, whilst providing one of the most exhilarating and fun riding experiences you'll ever have!

PMBI Certified coaches will help you improve your weaker skills whilst refining those stronger ones; you'll see a fast and dramatic improvement to your technique in no time. With this you'll become a much more rounded rider, able to rip on any kind of trail you feel like – all the time riding in the Mountain Bike Mecca of the world, Whistler!  

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• Watch the pros lay it down at the Crankworx Slopestyle Competition.

• Dirt Merchant to Upper A-line to Lower A-line – race your mates…

• Drop in at GLC drops in front of the crowds.

• Spend a morning riding the local’s spots with shuttle runs in Pemberton.

• 20 cent wings and cheap pitchers at the Crystal Lodge, 2 – 6 every day.

• Push yourself to your limits and beyond at the foam-pit, the perfect place to practice tricks before taking them to the mountain.

Make the most of your wint season!  Search for an instructor course, performance camp or accommodation and start your adventure!

WHISTLER – THE WORLD’S NO. 1 MOUNTAIN BIKING DESTINATION

Over the course of the last few years, Whistler has become the world’s most popular mountain biking destination.

Ideally located in Canada’s North Shore, the training ground of some of the world’s best pro riders, Whistler offers not only the famous lift serviced Bike Park, but also extensive freeride and cross country trails in Whistler Valley and around the surrounding towns of Pemberton and Squamish. 

The addition of the Garbanzo area in recent years has hugely increased the size of the Bike Park, and with new trails being added every year, Whistler looks set only to get bigger and better.

Zep Techniques, our partners in Whistler, have been involved with the coaching of mountain biking and training of instructors for over 8 years.

Nestled right in the heart of Whistler itself, their programs, experience and coaches have all the expertise, professionalism and local knowledge to take your riding skills and confidence to the next level, whilst providing the most exhilarating and fun riding experience you’ll ever have!

QUALIFICATIONS 

PMBI

Professional Mountain Biking Instructor (PMBI) courses have been formed from many years experience of training instructors and are specifically designed to produce professional instructors in every aspect.

The PMBI course is a new course developed by Zep Techniques to fill an urgently needed gap in the Mountain Biking coaching world – the lack of an internationally recognised instructor qualification.

Through the 3 and 5-day, practical based courses, riders will cover topics such as Teaching & Guiding Theory, Riding Skills, Theory & Demonstrating and Client Safety & Satisfaction in both x-country and downhill settings. With daily evaluations, video analysis & feedback, it's also the best value coaching course out there.

TOWN

Town Map - Clubs, Bars & Cafes  

Whistler is one of the most international and exciting resorts in the world. Its village style and pedestrianised cobbled streets create a unique and vibrant atmosphere by day and by night.

Shops including North Face and Salomon sell all the latest equipment and you can play squash, train with Whistler’s ice hockey team or go to the gym at the local sports centre.

There is an efficient local bus network, servicing the entire area of Whistler and its environs and a free shuttle bus service that runs all day around some of the main points in town.

In the summer, Whistler loses none of its excitement – the lifts continue to run all year round, attracting bikers, hikers, fishermen and climbers. In the valley you can, among other things, go bungee jumping, play on one of the world-class golf courses, hit the concrete skate park or even go windsurfing and kitesurfing in Squamish.

The vibe is more relaxed than the winter, with longer days and warm evenings; people spill out onto the patios of the GLC and Longhorn bars in the afternoon and early evening to watch the local shredders in the Bonepark, before heading down to Splitz Grill with the locals for dinner. Most of the clubs are open all the way through the Summer, so there is plenty to keep you occupied into the early hours.

In August Whistler plays host to the huge Kokanee Crankworx Mountain Bike festival, with the world’s best bike riders descending on the town for a week of everything mountain biking, including the huge Slopestyle event, live bands and parties.

ACCOMMODATION & FOOD

• Central apartments in Whistler, only 5 minutes walk to the centre of town and the lifts.

• Upgrades available to single and double rooms, or have an apartment to yourself.

• Food available as an optional upgrade.

Accommodation

Accommodation in Whistler is in self-contained private lodges. The properties are homely, spacious, individually decorated.

All of the properties have spacious common areas; comfortable dining rooms and sitting rooms with wood-burning stoves, fireplaces, comfy sofas, televisions and telephones. There are washing machines and dryers in each house and electricity, water and heating bills are covered in the rent price.

Each property contains several bedrooms of different shapes and sizes. With a mixture of queen, king, twin as well as the odd bunkroom we are able to accommodate you according to your budget.

There is room for storage and personal belongings and all bedrooms come with sheets and bedding. Each property also has 2 or 3 bathrooms that are well-fitted with showers, wash-basins and toilets.

You can upgrade to a queen or king sized room and we also offer a hot tub, a regular cleaning service and internet / dvd player for a supplement.

                                                          Chalet Bald Eagle -  Erin Lodge  

Food

Kitchens are modern, clean and well-equipped. All the properties have fridge-freezers, ovens, hotplates and microwaves, making the self catered option very easy and economical too - there are large supermarkets just outside the centre of the village.

There are various fast food joints dotted all around the village, as well as friendly cafes and more up market chinese restaurants and steak houses. Sushi is surprisingly cheap too! For this year, we will be offering a catered option, in the form of vouchers that can be exchanged for tasty grub at a selection of whistler's finest eating places.

  Coaching - Qualifications - Town - Accommodation - Upgrades - Support Team  

Photos - Course Diaries - Intranet Support - Equipment - Travel Info - How To Book 

Make the most of your wint season!  Search for an instructor course, performance camp or accommodation and start your adventure!