KIDS PROGRAM 2018
DFX Park
DFX PARK is for riders of an intermediate to expert level who want to focus on Downhill riding in the Whistler Bike Park. Groups will ride trails suitable to their speed and ability. Riders will develop and fine tune bike handling skills, riding at safe speeds, working on correct jumping, cornering and dropping technique. Our coaches will work on all areas of skill development needed to tackle trails safely.
**NEW** Mon/Wed session drop off will be in Creekside. Spring, Fall and Summer Sundays will remain at Blackcomb Base
RATES & INFO
| MAY 27 - JUNE 24, 2018 | SESSIONS | CHILD 10 - 14 YRS |
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| Sundays | 5 |
$439 Regular Rate
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Regular price valid from May 1-31, 2018.
Rates do not include taxes. Rates include Bike Park tickets for lesson days but does not include season pass. Children should bring their season pass if they have one or go into Guest Relations to pick up a pass that will be loaded for the days of the Spring Program.
RATES & INFO
| JULY 1 - AUG 30, 2018 | SESSIONS | CHILD 10- 18 YRS |
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| Sundays July 1 - Aug 26 | 9 |
$995 Regular Rate
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Mondays & Wednesdays Jul 2 - Aug 29
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18 | $1449 Regular Rate |
Regular price valid from May 1-June 30, 2018.
Rates do not include taxes. Rates include full Bike Park season pass, that can also be used on non-DFX days. Groups will be formed taking ability as well as age into consideration.
RATES & INFO
| SEPT 9 - 30, 2018 | SESSIONS | AGES 10 - 14 YRS |
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| Sundays | 4 |
$349 Regular Rate
$275 Early Bird
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Early Bird valid until August 31, 2018.
Rates do not include taxes. Rates include Bike Park tickets for lesson days but does not include season pass. Children should bring their season pass if they have one or go into Guest Relations to pick up a pass that will be loaded for the days of the Fall Program
PROGRAMS DETAILS
DROP OFF AND PICK UP
- DROP OFF: 8:45am - 9:30am
- PICK UP: 3:00pm - 3:30pm
MEETING LOCATION
Spring, Fall and Summer Sundays
- Blackcomb Kids - The lower level of the Whistler Blackcomb Admin Building. Located at the Base of Blackcomb Mountain in the Upper Village.
Summer Mon/Wed
- **NEW** Creekside Kids – Whistler Kids building across from Dusty’s
BIKING ABILITY
- Groups for intermediate to expert riders.
- Minimum biking ability - Have been riding in the Bike Park consistently and comfortably on blue trails. Goal of the program is to improve Downhill biking skills for all levels of park rider from intermediate to expert.
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT
- Bike suitable for the Bike Park.
- Minimum of front suspension and disc brakes, full suspension highly recommended. Full body armor, leg pads, bike gloves and full face helmet required.
BIKE PARK PASS
- Included in price of program for summer sessions. Includes Air Dome use while in DFX lessons.
LUNCH
- Not provided, please provide a packed lunch or lunch money for Garbo's Grill.
TYPICAL DAY
- Meet your group at your designated meeting location:
- We will head up the lift at 10:00am or as soon as the park opens. Groups will be riding hard for the whole day in Whistler Bike Park taking breaks on the trail, sometime may be spent at the lake on hotter days.
- Lunch will be eaten back at the base, a bagged lunch can be stored and transported if needed.
- Pick-up will be at 3:00pm -3.30pm and each child must be signed out by a parent unless otherwise arranged with the coach.
* We will be riding in all weather, so please make sure your child is prepared with rain gear and sunscreen!
DFX KIDS FAQS
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Need assistance?
| Hours | |
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| Apr 22 - through Summer |
8:30am - 5:30pm |
1-800-766-0449
604-967-8950 (LOCAL)
wbreservations@vailresorts.com
