Expedition Mountain Biking Wyoming - 5th to 6th Grade - Expedition Camp

Our weeklong expedition camp is designed for campers with mountain biking experience* ready to build their skills and explore beautiful trails as they bike every day and camp under the stars every night.

In a group of no more than 13 campers and two experienced instructors, campers will take to their bikes to explore area trails. They’ll hone their technical and trail riding skills like bunny hops, cornering, and track stands as they enjoy up to six hours of biking a day, plus learn bike maintenance and camping fundamentals.

Along with several days of biking, campers will also get the opportunity to work on their teambuilding skills with a day of whitewater rafting while enjoying Class I-III rapids.

After a week of epic biking and tent camping in authentic, awe-inspiring settings, expedition mountain biking campers come away transformed into skilled, self-assured trail shredders.

Their adventure home base is Curt Gowdy State Park in Wyoming, 24 miles west of Cheyenne and known for its gorgeous meadows, dramatic granite formations and miles and miles of bike trails. They’ll also spend one very fun day off the trail rafting the Cache la Poudre River.

* Participants must have some experience biking on single-track dirt trails and uneven rocky terrain. Campers will likely be divided up by experience level during rides. We strongly encourage campers to bring their own fully tuned, well-fitted mountain bikes to increase their comfort level. If they don’t have a bike or bring one that isn’t trail-ready, they can rent from our fleet for a $50 fee.


Difficulty Rating: 2 – Single Sport Specialty: For campers seeking more specialized activity days and excelling in technical skills in a single sport. 

Wilderness Rating: 1 – Improved Site Camping: Campers sleep in basecamp tents. No access to showers, or running water. Campers will have access to portable toilets or pit toilets that do not have flush capabilities. All water is brought to site filtered and used for drinking, hand washing, and food preparation.

PRICING

Camp One Week
Price $1,649
Total Camp Hours 125

Add-Ons Price
DEN Airport Camp Shuttle $40 one-way
$80 round-trip
Bike Rental $50

CAMP DETAILS

GRADES

Entering 5th-6th

Hours

1-Week Session
Sunday Check-In: 10:30 AM
Friday Check-Out: 3:00 PM

Location

Drop-Off/Pick-Up: 1501 Empire Rd, Louisville, CO

Expedition Location: Curt Gowdy State Park, WY

CAMPS

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Location Grades Dates
Expedition Mountain Biking 5th-6th #COEX072124-1WEX CO - Expedition Camp 5th - 6th 07/21/24 - 07/26/24 Register Now

The Week's Adventures

Trail Riding

Technical Skills

Bike Maintenance

White Water Rafting

Camping

Teambuilding

Campers will take on a range of single-track trails, practicing keeping momentum as they climb hills and maintaining safe speed over rugged terrain and downhill. 

Campers will take their mountain biking to the next level with technical obstacles, off-camber trails, tabletop jumps, and much more. They’ll assess environmental differences, employing a variety of biking techniques and body positions for each new landscape. 

When they’re not riding, campers will learn the nuts and bolts of bike maintenance, solving derailleur tension issues, adjusting chain lengths, and truing wheels to prepare for any challenge that might arise on their rides.

We partner with licensed rafting companies for one day of the session, giving campers a change of pace as they swap their pedals for paddles. They’ll practice paddling through small rapids, staying safe on the water and working together with their fellow rafters to navigate their vessel.

Campers will learn to maintain a campsite, setting up and breaking down their equipment, keeping their space tidy and cooking their own meals in the backcountry which fosters independence and valuable skills they will use throughout their lives. They’ll play games during downtime and swap stories around the campfire, building deep, lasting friendships with their fellow expedition-mates.

Throughout the week, campers will practice important interpersonal skills like communication, problem solving and teamwork. Through games during downtime, stories around the campfire and time alone reflecting, they’ll build confidence and comfort within the group and as an individual.

Camp Value

Sample Schedule

Every camper’s schedule is a little different. However, to get an idea of a typical day, here’s our rough schedule:

7 AM
Rise and shine!
7:15 AM
Morning Circle
7:30 AM
Breakfast
8:30 AM
Self & Group Care
9 AM
Adventure #1
Noon
Lunch
1 PM
Adventure #2 (or continuation of #1)
5 PM
Hang Out & Bond
5:45 PM
Evening Circle
6 PM
Dinner
7 PM
Evening Activity
9 PM
Tent Time / Bedtime

Expedition Pre-Camp Guide

Already registered? All the information you need about your expedition mountain biking adventure – where to go, what to bring, camp photo links – is waiting for you in our Pre-Camp Guide.

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WE TAKE SAFETY SERIOUSLY

While no outdoor adventure is totally risk-free, we work hard to keep your kids safe. Every activity starts with a discussion about the risks involved -- what they are, how to prevent them, how to respond if something goes wrong -- so kids learn how to approach challenges with intelligence and skill.

OUR APPROACH TO SAFETY