Our 3-day and 5-day bike camp offers a chance for kids of all skill levels to experience lift-served downhill mountain biking at Mt. Bachelor and up their two-wheeling game. 

Kids will receive coaching on exclusive single-track, cross-country, and downhill trails, progression sessions in the skills park, and tips on basic bike maintenance! Campers will be placed into appropriate groups based on ability, age, goals and rider motivation. Mountain bike and protective equipment will be available for rent.

• 5-hours of downhill bike instruction per day.
• 1-hour break for lunch (instructor-supervised).
• Transportation to-and-from the Bend Park 'N Ride.
• Discount at Mt. Bachelor Sports Pro Shop: 20% off all bike apparel, protective equipment, goggles, and shoes. Proof of camp registration is required at the time of purchase.

All participants must have lift tickets or a season pass. Bike Park Season Passes are not included in camp cost and are available to purchase separately for a discounted rate for registered campers.

8:45 a.m. - Bus departs from Bend Park & Ride*

9:30 a.m. - Campers meet outside the West Village Lodge for a daily safety meeting with coaches

9:45 a.m. - In small groups at bottom of hill, coaches will go over technical skills and drills to put in practice on the trails and cover bike maintenance. Each day campers will learn basic repairs and how to maintain their bike. 

10:30 a.m. - On-mountain instruction begins; campers will ride the Skills Park or session trails between Little Pine and Pine Marten lifts.

Midday - Lunch break; campers must bring a sack lunch or lunch money

12:45 p.m. - Guided ride time continues — campers will revisit skills on the mountain, gain mileage, and have fun!

3:00 p.m. - Instruction ends for the day

4:15 p.m. - Bus arrives at the Bend Park & Ride

Please arrive with your child dressed appropriately for the current weather conditions, between 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. in order to ensure that your child and other campers begin their lesson on time. Lessons start promptly at their scheduled times — late arrival and check-in may result in denial of enrollment into the program for that day.

*If campers plan to utilize the transportation provided from town, please note that seating is first-come, first-served — you will need to arrive early to guarantee a seat on the bus.

Each day of camp, campers must bring their own of the following items. Please note some items are REQUIRED * in order to participate in the camp:

• * Bike Park Lift Ticket(s) or Season Pass (sold separately; not included in camp cost)
• * Mountain Bike (full suspension with disc brakes)
• * Full-Face Helmet (available to rent)
• * Elbow and Knee pads (available to rent)
• Spare tube (x2)
• Sack lunch and snacks and/or money for lunch
• Backpack
• Water bottle or hydration bladder
• Light jacket / extra clothes - keep an eye on the weather forecast!

If your camper has any medical and/or dietary needs or restrictions that we need to be informed of or if someone other than the stated parent or guardian will be picking up the camper at the end of the day, please let us know prior to the first day of camp.

TRANSPORTATION:

The Shuttle departs promptly at 8:45 a.m. and returns at 4:15 p.m. Please be on time. Pick-up and drop-off location in Bend is the Mt. Bachelor Park & Ride lot located at 90 SW Columbia St, Bend, OR 97702. The Bike Camp bus is operated by Mt. Bachelor, with Mt. Bachelor drivers. Camp staff and/or coaches will be present at the Park & Ride and on the bus.

RENTAL EQUIPMENT:

Mt. Bachelor offers a limited inventory of rental bikes for campers at a discounted rate for the duration of their session. Bike rentals, Protective equipment, and Damage Insurance can all be added on to your online bike camp reservation at time of purchase. If renting equipment through Mt. Bachelor, the camper and a parent or guardian must be present for rental check-in & pick-up. Keep in mind the process can take up to an hour and a half, so please plan accordingly! Check-in process includes bike size, bike fit, bike inspection, rental form completion, and protection fit.

For junior & teen riders, ages 12 and up, we offer full suspension enduro bikes from Marin in extra-small to large sized frames that are great for inspiring confidence and taking skills to the next level. For the smaller groms, we offer more manageable 24" or 26" wheeled full suspension youth rides from Marin Bikes. Contact our rental center at info@mtbachelor.com for more information on bike models & specifications. 

If you have already pre-booked a camp session and were not able to add a bike camp rental onto your camp reservation at the time of purchase, please email info@mtbachelor.com for availability and to reserve.

*Includes a Full Face helmet, Elbow, and Knee pads. 

A parent/guardian signature is required for all renters under 18 years of age, and must be completed online during the checkout process. 

CANCELLATION POLICY: 

Mt. Bachelor does not issue any cash refunds (or refunds to the original form of payment) once a lesson or camp product has been purchased. No-shows will forfeit 100% of the reservation product cost and will not be eligible for any refund or resort credit. There are no refunds for any session that has started or is underway. Once a session begins, session date/time changes are not allowed. Cancellations submitted 1 week prior to the start of a camp session are eligible for a resort credit valid until the end of the current summer operations season. Reservation changes are also required to be submitted 1 week prior to the start of a camp session.   

• The 5-day camp is only offered Monday – Friday each week
• The 3-day camp is only offered Monday – Wednesday each week. Participants may extend their 3-day to 5 days. The difference in cost will be pro rated.
• Minimum number of participants required for each camp. If the minimum is not reached, the camp may be canceled with fees refunded. 

To cancel or change a reservation, contact us at info@mtbachelor.com with any questions or concerns.

WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY: Each camper must have a parent/guardian sign a waiver agreement prior to camp participation. The waiver must be filled out online at the time of purchase as part of the checkout process.