KIDS PROGRAM - Not available for summer 2021

DFX Mini Shredders

Mini Shredders is our DFX program that allows our youngest riders to start exploring the trails on run bikes or pedal bikes. Whether riders are cruising on their run bike, transitioning to a pedal bike or are already shredding on the trails we have a group for them. Our awesome, PMBI qualified coaches will choose trails appropriate to your child’s ability level to help them develop their technique, stamina and skills.
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Travel Advisory - Changes to Summer Operations

THIS ACTIVITY IS UNAVAILABLE FOR SUMMER 2021
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Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, we have had to reduce our summer operations. As a result, this activity will not be offered during summer 2021.

See our summer operations to find out what’s open.

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Coaches in the Mini Shredder program are selected for their passion and experience working with this age group. Coaches will ensure riders have a ton of fun on their bikes but will also do activities off their bikes too. Groups will play games off indoors and outdoors, do crafts, have story time and go on non-biking adventures. Examples of non biking adventures include trips to the Fire Station and the Library, short nature hikes, gondola rides, games at Rebagliati Park, as well as lake time and splash pad, luge and mini golf in the summer. Coaches will balance the amount of time biking depending on the age, ability, motivation and stamina of the whole group as well as the weather conditions each day.

Groups will be formed on age, ability and bike type. Groups may fluctuate as riders improve and will be coached by a core group of coaches that are experts with 3 to 5 year olds. Children need to be 3 by the start date of the program.

Age

Mini Shredders is a preschool program. Children must be 3 before the start date of the program.

For children who have not yet started school, those born before Jan 1, 2016.



Program Details

DROP OFF AND PICK UP
  • Drop off 8:45am to 9:15am.
  • Pick up is 3:00pm to 3:30pm.
LUNCH
  • Lunch is not provided, please provide a packed lunch with snacks suitable to be taken on the trails.
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT
  • Either a run bike or a 2 wheel pedal bike. Coaster brakes are allowed in the mini shredder program but we highly recommend a 14” or 16” pedal bike with no coaster brakes and hand brakes only. For children riding on dirt trails a bike with hand brakes and no coaster brakes will be required. Bikes with training wheels are not permitted. When groups are transitioning to a pedal bike both bikes can be brought to camp. Arm and leg armour, bike gloves and a hydration pack are required every day. A well-fitting XC helmet.
BIKING ABILITY
  • Groups for run bike, transitioning to a pedal bike and beginner riders who are starting or already riding trails
  • Minimum biking requirement: Comfortable on a run bike. 
MEETING LOCATION
  • BLACKCOMB KIDS - The lower level of the Whistler Blackcomb Admin Building, 4545 Blackcomb Way. Located at the Base of Blackcomb Mountain in the Upper Village.
BIKE PARK PASS
  • Included in price of program for Summer and two day Spring programs. Day tickets provided for Bike Park use during Sunday Spring programs if needed. 

Typical Day

Meet from 8:45 to 9:15am, groups will leave to ride at 9:15am sharp - please be on time and ready to go. We will be riding around the valley and on trails all morning. Lunch will be back at Blackcomb Base or at the lake or park weather permitting. The afternoon will be spent on a regular routine of story time, craft time and outside or indoor group games. More confident riders will ride again in the afternoon, stamina permitting.

Pick up is at 3:00pm to 3:30pm at Blackcomb Kids. If your child will be picked up by someone else please inform the coach in the morning.

We will be riding in all weather, so please make sure your child is prepared with rain gear and sunscreen!

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CALL CENTRE HOURS
May 21 - October 11
 9:00am - 5:00pm PST

1-800-766-0449      604-967-8950 (LOCAL)
wbreservations@vailresorts.com

 

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