Intro to Park
Intro to Park is a beginner clinic tailored for anyone who hasn’t ridden in the Whistler Bike Park before. This program is for you if you’re a first-time mountain bike rider (you must be comfortable riding pavement), or you have some XC experience, but have never ridden in a Bike Park. If you are looking to get a taste of the park and develop basic downhill skills, our amazing guides will have you loving our easy cruising trails and learning areas.
INTRO TO PARK
- 3 hour lesson - includes your lift ticket, lesson & 3 hour rental (full suspension bike, full-face bike helmet & armour).
- For beginner riders - I can comfortably ride on pavement or wide gravel trails, maintain balance and can use hand brakes.
- For XC riders who have never experienced a Bike Park. We will tailor this lesson so you get the most out of it: learn DH skills, learn where to go in the Bike Park. Suitable for XC riders that ride up to “blue tech” cross country trails but rarely leave the ground.
- You will encounter mainly wide open easy freeride dirt trails.
- You will experience an extensive and safe introduction to DH biking, and learn the basics of body positioning, braking and cornering from our fun and experienced coaches.
Lesson Information
Meet your coach at the Bike School Hut at the base of Whistler Mountain, located steps away from the G1 rental shop. Please arrive at the suggested times to pick up tickets and rentals to ensure you are ready for the departure lesson times.
10:30am
- 3 hour rental - full suspension downhill mountain bike with disc brakes
- Full Face Bike Helmet (CSA certified)
- Armour (knee, shin & elbow pads & gloves)
- 3 hour lift ticket
- 3 hour group lesson
Lessons are available 7 days a week from September 2, 2025 - October 13, 2025.
Schedule
AM Lessons: 9:30am - 10:00am
Pick up vouchers, collect safety information, sign waivers at the Bike School Sales desk located inside G1 Guest Services. Pick up Bike Rentals and Equipment at G1 Rentals. Allow for rental process; bike and armor fitting, this can take up to an hour on busy days.
AM Lessons: 10:15am - 10:30am
Meet your coach at the Bike School Hut at the base of Whistler Mountain, located steps away from the G1 rental shop. You will be asked some simple questions about your bike experience, to gauge your ability. To the best of our ability we will separate into groups with similar abilities and mind set when participation numbers allow.
AM Lessons: 10:30am - 1:30pm
Load the gondola and start the day – don’t worry we will show you how!
Some switching between groups may happen throughout the lesson in order to accommodate different rates of progression, stamina, and student goals.
We will start with skill development in our learning area. Our guides will teach the basics in our flat learning areas and give you time to get to know the bike and techniques. Once ready to descend groups will start with our easiest green trail Easy Does It and will progress to more technical trails when the whole group is comfortable and ready. Number of runs will depend on the speed and stamina of each group.
What clothing should I bring?
Please dress appropriately for the weather/temperature. Shorts and T-shirt are fine with a sweater or light pants/track pants/tights for cooler days. We recommend long shorts and no tank tops. Closed toes shoes are required, no sandals or flip flops. You may bring a back pack with water and snacks if you would like but we will stop for water breaks at the top and bottom of each run. We will be riding in all weather, so please be prepared with rain gear and sunscreen!
Guests are required to present the credit card used for purchase upon activity check-in.
Need assistance?
1-800-766-0449
604-967-8950 (LOCAL)
wbinfo@vailresorts.com
wbbikeschool@vailresorts.com
