Crosscut’s Mountain Biking Clinics
Learning new skills in a fun environment
We offer a variety of clinics for different skill and interest levels. Participants must provide their own mountain bike, helmet, water and snack. A limited number of rental bikes are available for clinics (reservation required). For our women’s only clinics we welcome all women — transgender and cisgender — as well as nonbinary people who identify with the women’s community.
Our offerings include:
Not sure where to start?
Check out our Skill Progression Guidance Graphic for more information.
This clinic is designed for those who:
Recently purchased a mountain bike
Have never ridden a bike on singletrack trail
Are unfamiliar with the different components on their bike
Skill Focus:
Basic bike components, how to use and maintain them
Descending body position
Operation of controls
Climbing body position
Bike-body separation
Trail scanning
Clinic Dates:
Thursday, July 11th; 5:30 - 7:30pm
Friday, July 19th; 10:00am - 12:00pm – Women’s Clinic*
* We welcome all women — transgender and cisgender — as well as nonbinary people who identify with the women’s community. All Women's Clinic's led by Heidi Makoutz.
Cost:
$80
Rental Bike:
After selecting a lesson time, you’ll have the option to add rental bikes to your order ($30/bike).
This clinic can be paired with our Fundamentals II Clinic, or stand alone. Skills learned in Fundamentals I progress well into Fundamentals II. For those looking for more advanced and dynamic skill work, you may want to step ahead to Fundamentals II.
This clinic is designed for those who:
Have prior experience riding non-technical singletrack
Have a basic understanding of their bike and how to use each component; shifting, braking
Have had little to no formal instruction on a mountain bike
Skill Focus:
Bike-body separation and range of motion
Operation of controls
Descending body position
Climbing body position
Trail scanning
Braking
Clinic Dates:
Thursday, July 18th, 5:30 - 7:30pm – Women’s Clinic*
Monday, July 29th; 10:00am - 12:00pm
Friday, August 2nd; 10:00am - 12:00pm
Thursday August 8th, 5:30 - 7:30pm
Additional date in September TBD
* We welcome all women — transgender and cisgender — as well as nonbinary people who identify with the women’s community. All Women's Clinic's led by Heidi Makoutz.
Cost:
$80
Rental Bike:
After selecting a lesson time, you’ll have the option to add rental bikes to your order ($30/bike).
This clinic can be paired with our Fundamentals I Clinic as a progression. This clinic is more focused on more advanced and dynamic skill work. Fundamentals II will take the next steps in building your confidence as a rider.
This clinic is designed for those who:
Are comfortable on basic singletrack
Have a basic understanding of their bike, and moving around the bike depending on terrain
Are looking to become more dynamic on their bike
Skill Focus:
Wheel lifts
Advanced braking
Balance skills
Cornering foundations, downhill, and switchbacks
Clinic Dates:
Thursday, August 1st; 5:30 - 7:30pm
Thursday, August 15th; 5:30 - 7:30pm – Women’s Clinic*
Additional date in September TBD
* We welcome all women — transgender and cisgender — as well as nonbinary people who identify with the women’s community. All Women's Clinic's led by Heidi Makoutz.
Cost:
$80
Rental Bike:
After selecting a lesson time, you’ll have the option to add rental bikes to your order ($30/bike).
Clinic Structure
This one-day clinic will build up your fundamentals —body positioning, balance, braking, and cornering—to more dynamic skills like wheel lifts, navigating obstacles, and drops. This clinic will include guided practice and fun out on the trails.
This clinic is designed for those who:
Have 2+ years of riding experience and are comfortable riding a variety of trails
Have the basic skills down involved in riding relatively consistent terrain (e.g., basic riding body position, braking, shifting, etc.)
Are intermediate riders and those who are ready to move beyond their beginner skill set
Skill Focus:
Body position, bike-body separation, and range of motion
Speed management and brake timing
Balance skills
Cornering
Wheel lifts
Drop technique
Clinic Dates:
Saturday, July 13; 9am – 3pm
Saturday, August 17; 9am – 3pm – Women’s Clinic*
* We welcome all women — transgender and cisgender — as well as nonbinary people who identify with the women’s community. All Women's Clinic's led by Heidi Makoutz.
Cost:
$170
Rental Bike:
After selecting a lesson time, you’ll have the option to add rental bikes to your order ($30/bike).
This is a great next step for riders who complete our Fundamentals II clinic.
This series is designed for those who:
Have 2+ years of riding experience and are comfortable riding a variety of trails
Have basic skills involved in riding (e.g., basic riding body position, braking, shifting, etc.)
Skill Focus:
Body position
Trail scanning
Bike-body separation and range of motion
Steering and leaning
Balance
Pressure control
Downhill flat corner techniques
Downhill bermed corner techniques
Switchback techniques
Clinic Dates:
Saturday, August 3rd; 9am – 1pm
Series Dates:
This is a 2 part series — we will meet for two 2-hour sessions over two weeks.
Tuesdays at 5:30 - 7:30pm; July 9th & 16th (weather make-up date is July 23rd)
Cost:
$130, no rentals
$190, rentals included
This is a great next step for riders who complete our Fundamentals II clinic.
This series is designed for those who:
Have 2+ years of riding experience and are comfortable riding a variety of trails
Have the basic skills down involved in trail riding (e.g., neutral/ready position, moving the body around the bike depending on uphill, downhill, and corners, etc.)
Skill Focus:
Body positioning
Wheel lifts
Foundational movements of jumping and dropping
Speed management
Jumping and dropping!
Series Dates:
This is a 2 part series — we will meet for two 2-hour sessions over two weeks.
Tuesdays at 5:30 - 7:30pm; Aug 6th & 13th (weather make-up date is Aug 20th)
Cost:
$140: no rentals
$200: rentals included
Private Lesson - 1 Hour
Let's get you ready to ride! Our 60-minute lesson will help you get comfortable on your bike and prepared for more flow on the trail. We will start on the flats and make it out on the trail and to the skills park, if that matches your goals for the session.
Cost:
$75 for the first person, $50 for the second person: no rentals
$95 for the first person, $70 for the second person: rentals included
Looking to ride more trails? Check out our 2-Hour Private Lesson or Guided Trail Tour.
Private Lesson - 2 Hour
Let's progress your trail riding! This 2-hour lesson will help you advance your technique. Lessons are flexible to riders’ goals and skill. We will hit the trails and work on skill progressions and skills application with the aim to help to reach your mountain biking goals.
Cost:
$130 for the first person, $50 for the second person: no rentals
$150 for the first person, $70 for the second person: rentals included
Looking to ride more trails? Check out our Guided Trail Tour.
Lessons will begin in our base area with a bike safety check and review of fundamental skills, then we will set off on the ride to explore the beautiful trails and landscape of the Bridger Mountains. If it meets your goals for your session, our instructors will help you improve your skills and try more challenging terrain during your tour.
Included in Private Mountain Bike Adventure:
Mountain Bike Rental(s) for the day, until 6:00pm
Mountain Bike Instructor for 3 hours
Cost:
$210 for up to 4 people
Don’t have a bike, or looking to try a high performance, full suspension bike? See our Private Mountain Bike Adventure with Rentals. Private Mountain Bike Adventures are the same price with or without rentals!
Looking for a more dedicated learning and skill improvement session? Check out our 1-Hour Private Lesson or 2-Hour Private Lesson.
Cancellations
Clinics & Series
Cancellations made 10 days prior to the program start date will receive a refund minus a $25 processing fee. Cancellations within 9 days of the program start date will not receive a refund. Participants with special circumstances are encouraged to reach out as soon as possible to find shared solutions. If you need to cancel, please email reservations@crosscutmt.org.
Private Lessons, Trail Tours, & Rentals
Cancellations more than 48 hours in advance of your lesson receive full credit to reschedule or a refund minus a $25 processing fee. Cancellations within 48 hours of the lesson will not receive credit or a refund. If you need to cancel, please email our Mountain Bike Manager, Reid Short, at reid@crosscutmt.org.
For questions about payments, or scholarships, please contact us at: reservations@crosscutmt.org.