DFX Season Long Programs
SPRING, SUMMER AND FALL SESSIONS
We run programs for all seasons. Dates and availability vary depending on program. Please check out the correct age group and/or discipline from the choices below for information on each session.
Programs will be on sale in March. Spring and Summer sessions will be available to book on the website until May 1. After May 1 please call the Reservation Centre to check availability. Programs do sell out so book early to avoid disappointment. Fall sessions will be available at the same time. You can book now or come back and book later in the summer, Fall sessions will be available online until Aug 31.
Summer 2025 programs are on sale now.
DFX Season Long PROGRAMS
Mini Shredders
DFX CLUB
SheFX
Grade 3 to 10 (Ages 8-16)
DFX PARK
Weekday: Intermediate - Strong Intermediate
NEW: DFX ACADEMY
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LESSON INFORMATION
Groups will ride all the over the valley experiencing all the trails Whistler has to offer during the Cross Country portion and once riders are ready will move into the Whistler Bike Park to develop their downhill skills.
- All programs summer (July and August) include a season's pass for the Whistler Mountain Bike Park.
- All programs are season long, no drop-ins available.
Which Program should I choose?
CHOOSE MINI SHREDDERS
- Is your child aged 3, 4 or 5 and haven't started school yet? Must be 3 by start date of program.
- Are they riding a run bike or a two wheel pedal bike? Are they just starting out and looking to develop mountain bike skills?
- Does your 3 - 5 year old already shred on the trails? We have groups for run bikers, new 2 wheel riders and those already comfortable on the trails.
- We have programs in the spring, summer and fall.
The DFX MINI SHREDDER program will help your child learn the skills they need to know to get started on XC trails.
CHOOSE CLUB
- Is your child just starting out and developing skills? Are they new to mountain biking or new to the area? Try one of our beginner or novice groups.
- Or is your child already an all-round rider looking to learn advanced skills, increase their trail knowledge and push their boundaries? We have groups for intermediate all the way to expert riders.
- Weekdays: Already an Advanced or Expert Rider? Book into one of the Academy Programs.
- Specific age breakdown can be found in the Rates and Information table as age varies with each session.
- Groups will be matched by age and ability.
The DFX CLUB program will help your child learn the skills they need to know before advancing to higher levels.
CHOOSE SHEFX
- Does your daughter have a group of friends she wants to ride with or looking for a group of like-minded girls her age to ride with?
- Is your daughter just starting out and developing skills? Are they new to mountain biking or new to the area? Try one of our beginner or novice groups.
- Or is your child already an all-round rider looking to learn advanced skills, increase their trail knowledge and push their boundaries? We have groups for intermediate all the way to expert riders.
- Specific age breakdown can be found in the Rates and Information table as age varies with each session.
- Groups will be matched by age and ability.
The SheFX program will help your daughter learn skills to move her riding to the next level and develop a lifelong love for mountain biking.
CHOOSE PARK
- Is your child only interested in riding Downhill?
- Are they already an intermediate rider? Are they looking to improve their jumping, dropping and cornering technique? Join one of our Intermediate or Strong Intermediate groups
- Do they already shred all the blacks and double blacks? Join one of our advanced or expert groups
- Weekdays: Already an Advanced or Expert Rider? Book into one of the Academy Programs.
- Specific age breakdown can be found in the Rates and Information table as age varies with each session.
- Groups will be matched by age and ability.
Check out our DFX PARK group that focus solely on DH skills and riding in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park.
Not yet an intermediate rider? Join our DFX daily program or a DFX club program.
CHOOSE ACADEMY
- Is your child/teen aged 10 - 16?
- Already an advanced or expert rider? Are they dedicated to taking their riding to the next level?
- Do they still want to shred the trails as well as throw down in the Park? Choose the DFX ACADEMY Enduro stream.
- Do they want to ride Park only? Choose the DFX ACADEMY DH stream.
- Specific age breakdown can be found in the Rates and Information table as age varies with each session.
- Groups will be matched by age and ability.
Our specialized high-end program, DFX ACADEMY will keep developing your child's skills, pushing their limits and keeping them stoked to ride.
Small Bikes, Big Fun
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Need extended care for your child? We offer aftercare at our Blackcomb location where we will entertain your children until 5:30pm. We play games, go on nature walks, play mini golf and do crafts.
ABILITY LEVELS
- I can comfortably ride on pavement or wide gravel trails, maintain balance and can use hand brakes.
- Little or no experience on single track trails or in a DH Mountain Bike Park.
- I can comfortably ride on green and easy blue single track and freeride trails in the Bike Park or cross country.
- I am confident to ride and carry momentum through bumpy, rooty sections of trail without putting a foot down and have good brake control.
- I am comfortable on all blue technical trails and can ride all green and easy blue freeride trails in the park. My wheels rarely leave the ground.
- I can maintain my momentum and ride through rocky, rooty sections and am starting to look at increasing speed.
- I can comfortably ride raised ladder bridges and small rock faces.
- I am a strong rider on all blues and easy blacks and I can ride all or most of the features.
- I am confident on this level of trail in the Bike Park and cross country.
- I ride at a moderate but safe speed and carry my momentum.
- I can do a rear wheel lift, bunny hops, a track stand, and small jumps and drops with correct technique.
- I am excited to ride steep roll downs, raised ladder bridges and technical trails.
- I am comfortable at fast speeds on all black trails both cross country and in the Bike Park.
- I can pick a line through difficult technical sections, ride steep rock faces and raised skinnys.
- I have good technique and can carry and judge my speed to do medium jumps (12ft +/- table tops) and drops.
- I am confident at high speeds on all trails, I can ride all the features on black and some double black trails both cross country and in the Bike Park.
- I can clear large drops and jumps (20ft +/- table tops) with correct technique.
Need assistance?
1-800-766-0449
604-967-8950 (LOCAL)
wbinfo@vailresorts.com
wbbikeschool@vailresorts.com
