Loon Mountain Downhill Skills Retreat
Build confidence. Find your flow.
Details
Build confidence, sharpen your downhill skills, and spend a full day riding with a supportive crew at Loon Mountain. Date: Saturday, Oct. 17 Where: Loon Mountain, NH Time: 9AM–4PM This retreat is all about making downhill riding feel more approachable, fun, and within your comfort zone. We’ll spend the day working on the skills that help you ride with more confidence on steeper, faster terrain—from body position and braking to cornering, line choice, and navigating technical features. We’ll session sections of trail, practice skills together, and gradually build toward putting them to use on the mountain. No previous downhill park experience is required. This is a great fit for riders who regularly ride green and blue trails and are ready to dip their tires into lift-service riding in a supportive, non-competitive environment. And if the group is feeling good and wants to mix in some cross-country trails, we can do that too! Expect a day of riding, learning, laughing, and getting more comfortable with a side of mountain biking that can feel intimidating at first. This retreat is for women and non-binary riders who want to: - Build confidence riding lift-service and downhill terrain - Develop skills for steeper, faster, and more technical trails - Learn how to approach downhill riding safely and confidently - Get comfortable in a downhill park environment with supportive coaching - Ride with a fun, encouraging group - Challenge themselves without the pressure of competition - Mix in cross-country riding if the group is interested Effie is a PMBIA-certified mountain bike coach, outdoor educator, and Wilderness First Responder who spends most days riding, guiding, or exploring outside. With a background in long-distance endurance sports, Effie brings calm, confidence-building coaching and a deep love of adventure to every ride. What’s Included: - Full day of guided riding & skills coaching - Loon Mountain lift pass - Breakfast - Lunch - Small group experience with riders at a similar level - Downhill skills instruction tailored to the group - Option to incorporate cross-country trails if the group is interested What’s Not Included: - Transportation to/from Loon Mountain - Bike rental if desired - Personal riding gear - Snacks or beverages beyond breakfast and lunch Come ready to ride, learn, and have fun. You don’t need to be a downhill expert—just bring a sense of adventure and an open mind!
Cancellation Policy
1. Deposit and Tuition Payment A non-refundable deposit of is due at the time of registration. The remaining tuition balance is due 14 days before the retreat begins. 2. Timely Payment We kindly ask that retreat balances be paid within 3 days of receiving a payment request via email. Failure to complete payment may result in the forfeiture of your spot. 3. Cancellations and Transfers If you need to cancel or modify your registration for any reason, please email us at info@lupine-collective.com. Once 14 days of a retreat and full tuition has been collected, we are unable to offer refunds. However, in some cases, tuition or deposits may be transferred to another program. 4. Weather-Related Cancellations In the event of extreme weather that prevents us from holding the program safely—and no indoor alternative is available—the retreat may be cancelled or rescheduled. Refunds will be issued for weather-related cancellations. 5. Unexpected Circumstances If unforeseen circumstances arise that affect your ability to participate, please reach out to info@lupine-collective.com. We are committed to finding the best possible solution.
Contact Details
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