Registration Now Open For SGC 2017
The most legendary camp in mountain biking is back for the 2017 season, and there is no better time to book your spot. Directed by MTB legend Andrew Shandro, Summer Gravity Camps are a mountain biker’s dream. If you want to ride with the pros and learn skills that will change the way you shred, then there is no better time than now to book your camp for 2017.
You have seen the edits, you’ve heard the hype and you know the story: Summer Gravity Camps is the ultimate week long MTB camp–but have you experienced it for yourself?
2017 REGISTRATION AND EARLY BIRD SALE ON NOW
Registration for 2017 camps is on now and our early bird sale is guaranteed the lowest price you’ll pay. Book by January 31, 2017 and save up to $150 off your camp price. Plus the first 60 people to book get a FREE pair of Bontrager G5 tires valued at $130.
Dates
July 1-8, Youth
July 8-15, Youth
July 15-22, Youth
July 22-29, Adult DH
July 29-Aug 5, Adult DH & Enduro
View pricing here.
Names like Semenuk, Rheeder, McCaul, Howard and Vanderham are just a few of the pros you’ll get to ride and learn from. That’s right–you get to shred and chill with the best riders in the world, and it’s more fun than you can imagine. Plus, riders get hooked up with swag from our sponsors like GoPro, Fox Racing Shox, Dakine, Clif Bar, Shimano, ODI, JBL and Bontrager. There is no better time to progress with the best than now.
Learn more about the coaches.
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Cam McCaul demonstrating the 'float like a butterfly' approach to Dwayne Johnson while the master himself, Andrew Shandro, looks on.
Camps are a week long in the heart of the summer where there is no better place to ride: Whistler. You get full access to ride the Whistler Mountain Bike Park daily including Top of the World, The GMC Pumptrack, The Air Dome and Creekside Zone.
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Campers learning the basics at The GMC Pumptrack.
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Post-park sessions at the Whistler River Jumps.
Coming From the US?
For our American friends, save an additional 30% by taking advantage of the low Canadian dollar which hasn’t been this favourable in close to 10 years.
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One of the best parts about SGC: training Dirt Merchant with your best buds. Coach Kyle Jameson mid pack.
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Exclusive access to the Air Dome provides a perfect environment to work on your trick game, as demonstrated by coach Erik Lawrenuk.
Back This Year
When you book by January 31, 2017 you only need to make a $200 down payment that guarantee’s your registration. The balance of your camp will then be charged on April 3, 2017 but American residents are encouraged to pay in full in order to take advantage of the favourable exchange rate.
All photos by Toby Cowley
summergravitycamps.com
MENTIONS: @WhistlerMountainBikePark
You have seen the edits, you’ve heard the hype and you know the story: Summer Gravity Camps is the ultimate week long MTB camp–but have you experienced it for yourself?
2017 REGISTRATION AND EARLY BIRD SALE ON NOW
Registration for 2017 camps is on now and our early bird sale is guaranteed the lowest price you’ll pay. Book by January 31, 2017 and save up to $150 off your camp price. Plus the first 60 people to book get a FREE pair of Bontrager G5 tires valued at $130.
Dates
July 1-8, Youth
July 8-15, Youth
July 15-22, Youth
July 22-29, Adult DH
July 29-Aug 5, Adult DH & Enduro
View pricing here.
Names like Semenuk, Rheeder, McCaul, Howard and Vanderham are just a few of the pros you’ll get to ride and learn from. That’s right–you get to shred and chill with the best riders in the world, and it’s more fun than you can imagine. Plus, riders get hooked up with swag from our sponsors like GoPro, Fox Racing Shox, Dakine, Clif Bar, Shimano, ODI, JBL and Bontrager. There is no better time to progress with the best than now.
Learn more about the coaches.
Camps are a week long in the heart of the summer where there is no better place to ride: Whistler. You get full access to ride the Whistler Mountain Bike Park daily including Top of the World, The GMC Pumptrack, The Air Dome and Creekside Zone.
Coming From the US?
For our American friends, save an additional 30% by taking advantage of the low Canadian dollar which hasn’t been this favourable in close to 10 years.
Back This Year
When you book by January 31, 2017 you only need to make a $200 down payment that guarantee’s your registration. The balance of your camp will then be charged on April 3, 2017 but American residents are encouraged to pay in full in order to take advantage of the favourable exchange rate.
All photos by Toby Cowley
summergravitycamps.com
MENTIONS: @WhistlerMountainBikePark
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$515.99 for bottom of the line rental
$425 lodging
TOTAL: $2,780.99
I'm sure I could use some coaching, but at that price I'll just have to keep hucking it off stuff and hoping for the best!
Here's my take:
* Excellent "actual" coaching. The coaches at the adult camps tend to be focused on progression and teaching. You get less of the "big names" who are all still excellent teachers but have a more kid-friendly style (think less technical lessons and more learn while riding)
* Low ego environment - This is a great place to go from comfortable trail rider to beginner/mid DHer. I've met absolute beginners and while they can totally attend 6 straight days of DH is a lot for anyone other than someone who lives near a bike park. You should make sure you're in an appropriate group though (See below)
* Plan a rest 1/2 day. Wed/Thu is the perfect storm of increasing confidence and fatigue. Every year the worst attrition is at the start of the second half of the week. Pace yourself. You'll be tempted to ride later or after dinner. You're better to cut it off at 4ish, grab a beer & hot tub and clean your bike. You'll thank me come Friday.
* Pump track helps with all riding so make sure you hit it a few times. The air dome is very unforgiving for older bodies so give it a try but be aware that you're fatigued, on a different bike and all of the surfaces are hard. *everyone* has their weight too far back the first time they roll the big ramp into the foam pit. Trust me the roll-in compression is much stronger than the jump you're trying to hit. Build up to it and you'll nail your first backflip! Not sure if they're still doing the airbag; You can hurt yourself if you don't land rubber-down on the bag. The foam pit is just gross.
* If you're a confident rider who wants to focus on maximizing laps, do a Whistler trip and get a couple of lessons but skip the camp. It's expensive and you may have a day where you spend 2 hours on flat turning technique.
* If you have some goals like a specific trail be vocal and tell your coach. They love to help you tick something off your list and getting towed into a new trail makes the line and speed a non-issue.
MY TIP: Get in a group with a majority of women, near or at your skill level. I've experienced more "alpha dog" aggression in some of the higher-level all-dude groups (not very pretty in the plus 30 crowd) and would rather ride with charging women even if they're a little less experienced. You'll have more fun.
I'm thinking of heading back in 2017. It's pretty tough to beat a week in the Whistler bike park with a group of like-minded riders...