Whistler PMBI Instructor Level 1 - Canada

Product Details

Why Base Camp

• 25 hours coaching per week including extensive individual feedback
• High qualified coaches used throughout
• Ride your bike in one of the world-renowned mountain biking sites!
• 3* accommodation 10 minutes walk from Whistler village (not in Whistler Creekside).

Whistler

Over the course of the last few years, Whistler has become the world’s most popular mountain biking destination. Ideally located in Canada’s North Shore, the training ground of some of the world’s best pro riders, Whistler offers not only the famous lift serviced Bike Park, but also extensive freeride and cross country trails in Whistler Valley and around the surrounding towns of Pemberton and Squamish. The addition of the Garbanzo area in recent years has hugely increased the size of the Bike Park, and with new trails being added every year, Whistler looks set only to get bigger and better...

Whistler Town

Whistler is one of the most international and exciting resorts in the world. Its village style and pedestrianised cobbled streets create a unique and vibrant atmosphere by day and by night. In the summer, there is a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, with shops and restaurants open until late, and a huge variety of bars and clubs to keep you going into the early hours. Summer activities are not limited to Mountain Biking; other activities include world class golf and fly-fishing, rafting, kayaking, para-sailing, bungee jumping, rock climbing, hiking, tennis and even windsurfing and volleyball!

Accommodation

Accommodation in Whistler is in self-contained private lodges. The properties are homely, spacious, individually decorated. All of the properties have spacious common areas; comfortable dining rooms and sitting rooms with wood-burning stoves, fireplaces, comfy sofas, televisions and telephones. There are washing machines and dryers in each house and electricity, water and heating bills are covered in the rent price.

Each property contains several bedrooms of different shapes and sizes. With a mixture of queen, king, twin as well as the odd bunkroom we are able to accommodate you according to your budget. There is room for storage and personal belongings and all bedrooms come with sheets and bedding. Each property also has 2 or 3 bathrooms that are well-fitted with showers, wash-basins and toilets.

Our Coaches

Zep Techniques, our partners in Whistler, have been involved with the coaching of mountain biking and training of instructors for over 8 years. Nestled right in the heart of Whistler itself, their programs, experience and coaches have all the expertise, professionalism and local knowledge to take your riding skills and confidence to the next level, whilst providing the most exhilarating and fun riding experience you’ll ever have!

Course Outline

Date: Jul 28 2008
Length: 4 weeks

Date: Jul 1 2008
Programme: Riders decide which discipline they want to instruct and guide in - XC/trail, or DH/Park riding. Riders will begin their skill development on the XC/FR trails of Whistler Valley, Pemberton and Squamish.
Activities: Extreme sports in Whistler are in huge supply. Possibilities include Rafting, Kayaking, Bungee Jumping, Climbing, Zip-trekking, parasailing, and even windsurfing and kitesurfing.

Date:Jul 8 2008
Programme: The PMBI Level 1 content consists of a "Six Skill Concept" training - riding theory, teaching, sessioning & guiding theory, rider improvement and feedback sessions, skill based vs. maneuver based teaching, terrain & feature use in teaching and client safety & satisfaction.
Activities: More relaxing sports might perhaps include world class golf and fly-fishing, hiking, horse riding, tennis and volleyball.

Date:Jul 16 2008
Programme: By this point riders will have reached a very high standard of riding - you will be riding Black Diamond trails, drops up to 5 feet & table top jumps, manuals, endos & bunny-hops, basic ladders/raised trails and berms and flat corners with confidence.
Activities: Possible trips (at extra cost) include Heli-Biking on Rainbow Mountain, Shuttle-runs on the hardcore trails of Pemberton, Squamish and Whistler Valley, and even a Bike Park road trip, taking in Silver Star and Kelowna Parks, as well as Mt. Washington on Vancouver Island.

Date: Jul 23 2008
Programme: The last week will concentrate on getting riders to a PMBI Level 1 standard for the riding and teaching evaluation that will take place towards the end of the week. Riders will continue to advance is skill level, and will still be riding some of the best mountain bike terrain in the world!
Activities: Whistler has a legendary night life, that is just as active in the summer as winter, with loads of bars, restaurants and clubs, as well as a cinema, ice rink and indoor swimming pool. The bright lights of vancouver make for an exciting weekend excursion.

Included in the Course

Airport transfers, Accommodation (shared), Base Camp Support Team, Instructor training (25+ hours per week),PBMI Professional Mountain Biking Instructor course (with all manuals/materials etc), PBMI Professional Mountain Biking Instructor exam fee, Social events, Base Camp partner discounts, Recruitment Service and more!

Base Camp Guarantee

When you book with Base Camp you know you are getting the best customer service. We provide 5 full days of instruction from the most qualified coaches with comfortable central accommodation and social events / activities. Our small personal team both in the UK and abroad are here to answer any questions you have and our state of the art intranet gives you 24 hour access to loads of information including your account, the course plan, message board and media area.