SheFX
SheFX offers the same awesome DFX structure and coaches but groups built with all girls. Coaches will provide a creative environment to progress skills to the next level, whether your daughter is just getting into mountain biking or already competing in Phat Wednesdays. Our goal is to have a strong emphasis on building the right team, encouragement and getting ready to take on whatever challenge is next. We will have groups of all abilities for your daughter to find new riding buddies at her level or bring a group of friends that we can build a group around. The number one goal is to get more girls stoked to ride!
Why SheFX?
Throughout the 15+ years of DFX we have seen the number of female riders in DFX decrease after the age of 8 and we are hoping to turn this around. Many of the girls who continue have ended up in groups with all boys of varying ages, while this works for some it doesn’t work well for others. We have also seen girls get into mountain biking at older ages and only have groups with much younger children at their ability. Girls of this age tend to drop out of sport if their friends do. With the development of SheFX we are hoping to create a group that will work for everyone where they can ride with a group of friends or meet peers that they can progress with as they continue to develop their passion for biking.
Just for girls
Coaches will choose trails appropriate to your daughter’s ability level to help them develop their technique, stamina and skills. Programs will work on developing skills on XC trails and DH skills in the Whistler Bike Park for all levels of riders.
Amount of time spent in the Bike Park will depend on ability level. Groups that are strong novice and above will do alternate days XC and DH.
Beginner groups will focus predominantly on XC and may go in the bike park once or twice in the season if the whole group is ready.
**DAY CHANGE** for 2025 we are changing the days that SheFX is offered to Tuesdays and Thursdays. This is due to an increase in high level groups in SheFX. When riding advanced and expert terrain outside of the bike park two coaches are required for safety reasons. By having the ability to join with DFX Academy Enduro coaches on Tuesdays and Thursdays it will allow the advanced and expert SheFX groups to access more terrain and continue to progress their skills.
Rates & Information
| Sundays: May 25 - June 22 |
SESSIONS | Price |
|---|---|---|
Girls Aged: 8 - 16 Years
|
5 | $519 |
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. If not, they will be issued day tickets as needed.
Groups that are strong novice and above doing alternate days XC and DH.
AGES AND LOCATIONS FOR SPRING PROGRAMS
Grades 3 to 10:
- Girls aged 8 - 16
- Children who are in Grade 3 to 10 when the program starts
- Children who are born from 2009 - 2016
Blackcomb Base: the lower level of the Whistler Blackcomb Admin Building, 4545 Blackcomb Way. Located at the base of Blackcomb Mountain in the Upper Village.
Rates & Information
| **DAY CHANGE** Tuesdays & Thursdays: July 1 - August 28 |
SESSIONS | Price |
|---|---|---|
Girls Aged: 8 - 16 Years
|
18 | $1,899 |
Rates do not include taxes.
Rates include full bike season pass, that can also be used on none DFX days.
Groups that are strong novice and above doing alternate days XC and DH.
AGES AND LOCATIONS FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS
Grades 3 to 10:
- Girls aged 8 - 16
- Children who have completed Grade 3 to 10 when the program starts
- Children who are born from 2009 - 2016
Creekside Base: The DFX building opposite Dusty’s (2040 London Lane) at the Base of Creekside gondola.
Rates & Information
| Sundays: September 7 - 28 |
SESSIONS | Price |
|---|---|---|
Girls Aged: 8 - 16 Years
|
4 | $419 |
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. If not, they will be issued day tickets as needed.
Groups that are strong novice and above doing alternate days XC and DH.
AGES AND LOCATIONS FOR FALL PROGRAMS
Grades 3 to 10:
- Girls aged 8 - 16
- Children who are in Grade 3 to 10 when the program starts
- Children who are born from 2010 - 2017
- Please note this may be a different program than you were in in the Spring and Summer Program. If your friends you rode with in the Spring/Summer are in a different program please indicate this in the survey and will do our best to put you in the correct group
PROGRAM DETAILS
- Drop off: 9:00am - 9:30am
- Pick up: 3:00pm - 3:30pm
- Lunch is not provided, please provide a packed lunch including snacks that fit in a pack suitable to be taken on the trails.
- During Bike Park days packed lunches will be transported and eaten at the CLC.
- Bike suitable for the XC trails and Bike Park. Disc brakes highly recommended. Bike should have a minimum of front suspension and be suitable to go in the Bike Park regularly for rider's ability level strong novice and above. Dual suspension is highly recommended.
- Arm and leg armour, bike gloves and a hydration pack are required every day. A well-fitting XC helmet for XC days AND a full face for park days (ability level strong novice and above). Full body armour recommended for Park days.
- Groups for beginner to expert riders.
- Minimum biking requirement: Have ridden comfortably on easy single track trails in the valley.
Typical Day
Meet from 9:00 to 9:30am, groups will leave to ride at 9:30am sharp - please be on time and ready to go. We will be riding either on the trails or in the Bike Park for most of the day. Some time will be spent at parks and lakes especially on hotter days, but as the groups progress the amount of time spent off the trails will decrease.
- Beginner groups will mostly be riding XC building up to riding some days in the Bike Park; your child's coach will let you know when their group is ready.
- Strong novice and above groups will ride XC on Tuesdays and in the Bike Park on Thursdays, unless your child's coach informs you differently, so please come with the appropriate bike and equipment (including a full face helmet on park days).
Lunch will be usually on the trail or in the park, timing may vary depending on group energy, location and activity. Depending on the groups stamina breaks will be taken in the morning and afternoon as needed but the majority of the day will be on our bikes.
Pickup is from 3:00pm to 3:30pm; each child must be signed out by a parent. If your child will be picked up by someone else please inform the coach in the morning. If you would like your child to sign out by themselves please complete the electronic self-sign out permission form sent in the pre-season DFX newsletter (age restrictions do apply).
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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.
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Need assistance?
1-800-766-0449
604-967-8950 (LOCAL)
wbinfo@vailresorts.com
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