Ladies Only Camps

• 3 days expert, fun, friendly & supportive guiding with female coaches from Sweet Skills

• Floatplane flight into the heart of the backcountry in Tyax Adventures Dehaviland Beaver

• 2 nights in our Backcountry Accommodation, Spruce Camp (+ Bear Paw Camp for Alpine Tour) – hot shower included!

• Gear drop to alpine camp at the end of day 1 (Explorer Camp) and the end of day 2 (Alpine Camp).

• Cozy canvas wall tents holding 2 single bunks in each tent with sleeping bags, pillows and comfy sleeping pads

• Meals provided from lunch on day 1, to lunch on day 3

• Camp host to prepare camp & cook all meals

• All trailhead shuttles where necessary

You will need to carry your own gear for the day (including the packed lunch we provide), so come prepared to do so with a suitably sized backpack.

Essential Items

• A personal facemask

• A 15 to 20 litre backpack – Osprey’s Manta/Mira series recommended – see here

• A Light weight and packable jacket that will protect you from the weather

• Riding clothes – comfortable riding gear that can be worn all day

• A change of riding clothes, as you see applicable (socks, shirt/jersey, chamois, shorts)

• A change of clothes for in camp – for evenings around the campfire and for sleeping in (Remember, in camp we provide each guest with croc’s (footwear to use in camp) as well a fleece jacket to keep you warm

• Food – includes any trail side snacks you like to eat on your home trails

• Hydration bladder/water bottle(s)

• Typical trail side repair tools such as spare tube, bike specific spare parts (derailleur hanger)

• Any personal medications you might require (including any over the counter pain/anti inflammatory medication)

• Personal toiletries (soap is provided, but not hair care products)

• Head lamp

• A sleeping bag liner for in camp (sleeping bags provided) – see here

• A pillow case (pillows provided)

• Small, packable camp towel (hot shower available) – see here

• Bear spray and holster to store it in (1 bear spray between 2 people is the minimum recommendation). Note: We sell bear spray at our base of operations if you need to purchase

Optional Items (if space and weight permits – see picture here)

• Light weight puffy jacket for in camp in the evenings (fleeces are provided)

• Hat/toque for in camp in the evenings (depending on the time of year visiting)

• Extra riding gloves (particularly if poor weather is expected)

• Pair of bike tights if unfavorable weather expected.

• Phone or camera for photos

• Personal charging device for phone/camera etc. if planning to recharge. (Sorry, we don’t have recharging facilities available at our backcountry camps)

• Personal sunscreen and/or bug spray if feel necessary

• Any additional backcountry items you ride with on a multi day adventure

Mountain Bike – Technical Skill

Advanced Novice:
You enjoy riding singletrack that has small obstacles that may include roots and rocks that are a couple inches tall, as well as some mud and sand. You understand how to shift your gears and are often able to shift your gears in response to terrain. You are learning how to use both front and back brakes to control your speed, and to be comfortable and reasonably balanced standing up off your seat while descending. You are just learning how to climb effectively. Exposure is still intimidating.

Intermediate:
You are comfortable riding singletrack that has various obstacles including tight trees, mud, small loose rock, roots, and sand. You are able to mostly shift gears in response to terrain demands and use both front and rear brakes to control your speed. Descents are fun as long as they do not contain any obstacles and everything is easily and visibly rollable. You are practicing shifting your weight forward while climbing over technical terrain. Exposure with little to no consequence is fine.

Advanced:
You love riding singletrack and aren’t deterred by obstacles including roots and rocks that are up to 6” tall, loose sand and rock, mud, tight trees and corners. You are able to shift gears in response to terrain and modulate both front and back brakes in steep terrain. Descending is super fun and you are not intimidated by long descents with obstacles. You are able to climb technical singletrack and understand how to shift your body weight to achieve ultimate traction. Exposure is acceptable on moderate trails.

Expert:
You love to ride your bike in all terrain. Tight trees and corners, loose rock and sand, long descents with obstacles are all welcomed challenges that make the ride more fun. Modulating both front and rear brakes in varied terrain is a given, and shifting your body weight over your bike to respond to the terrain is brainless. Long descents with obstacles are exciting, and exposure with reasonable consequences often goes unnoticed.

Mountain Bike – Fitness Level

Level 1:
Exercise weekly and are reasonably fit. could ride at a comfortable pace for 3 – 4 hours including 45 min climbs

Level 2:
Exercise 2 or 3 times a week with a focus on fitness. could ride up to 6 hours a day at a moderate pace, including 1.5 hour climbs, for a few days

Level 3:
Exercise 3 or 4 times a week and are very fit. could ride up to 8 hours a day at a good pace, with 2 hour climbs, for multiple days

Please ensure you read our full Booking and Cancellation Policy before making a reservation.