Mountain Creek ramps up bike camp

VERNON — Mountain Creek Bike Park is celebrating summer by hosting a weekly downhill Mountain Bike Camp for children.

Creek Kids Summer Downhill Camp, led by three-time World Masters Downhill champion and expert Instructor at Dirt, Rock n Root Training, Kathi Krause, will feature four consecutive one-day weekly learn-to downhill clinics. Held each Tuesday from July 14 through Aug. 4, 4-7 p.m., these clinics will start by reviewing the core fundamentals of mountain biking and focus on a new downhill skill each week. Each week's session will build upon the skills learned the previous week providing the bike park’s youngest riders with the core skills they will need to tackle the mountain top-to-bottom.

The camp coincides with the grand opening of Mountain Creek’s new top-to-bottom beginner flow trail. This trail was designed to introduce new riders to the thrills of gravity-fueled mountain biking while using the pitch and grades of the terrain to naturally control riders’ speeds.

In addition to instruction, the Creek Kids Camp includes complimentary day-lift access, photo and video documentation and discounted rental equipment, if needed. The camp is appropriate for children ages 9-15.

The deadline to sign up for Creek Kids Summer Camp is Wednesday, July 8. For pricing information and to register, visit mountaincreekbikepark.com.