Alpine / Big Mountain Holiday Preparation Day

Prepare for Your First Big-Mountain Adventure

Are you an experienced rider planning your first trip to the vast mountains of the European Alps, Canada, or more exotic destinations like Nepal or Morocco?
Our Alpine / Big Mountain Holiday Preparation Day is designed to help you build the skills, confidence, and knowledge needed to take on steeper, longer, and more unpredictable bike-park and natural mountain trails.

What This Full-Day Session Covers

This intensive all-day coaching experience focuses on developing a more energy-efficient riding style, enabling you to handle demanding terrain with greater control and confidence.
Throughout the day, you’ll work on:

Core Riding Skills

• Reading terrain and choosing faster, safer lines
• Advanced braking techniques
• High-level cornering for loose, steep, or uneven surfaces
• Riding steep chutes with confidence
• Managing loose, rocky, and unpredictable terrain
• Handling steep rolls and drops smoothly
• Maximising efficiency on long, technical descents

The majority of the session will involve practical trail time, applying these techniques repeatedly to build real-world confidence. You’ll also receive personalised feedback and video analysis to guide your ongoing progression.

Additional Skills & Trip Preparation

To help you get ready for your mountain holiday, we’ll also cover essential travel and equipment knowledge, including:

Travel & Equipment Essentials

• How to pack your bike safely into a bike box or bag
• What kit and tools to take with you
• Optimising your brake and suspension setup
• Tyre choice for specific mountain conditions
• What to carry each day on the trails
• How to load your bike onto ski lifts
• Understanding the right insurance for mountain biking abroad

Maximise Your Efficiency. Elevate Your Mountain Riding.

This day is all about helping you ride smarter—not harder—so you can enjoy every moment of your big-mountain adventure with confidence and control.

See Dates Available: Core Skills & Intermediate 9.30am and 1.30pm start times. 3 Hour Session From £45 per person. **4 Bookings Required for Session to Go Ahead.**

 1:1 sessions / private groups can be arranged. Just get in touch.

Cost: £250pp inc. Lunch and Refreshments

Useful info:
trailforks.com – Gwydir Forest
NRW Days Out

Dates Available:

April 18th

May 9th

June 6th