Explore BC's best trails with the experts
The BC MTB Expedition is designed for riders seeking more than a standard guided tour. Presented in partnership by RideHub and The Mind Mountain, this 10-day, enduro-style, guided and coached experience travels from Squamish to Pemberton, combining expert coaching, a hand-picked group of similarly skilled riders, seamless logistics, and local guiding on iconic Sea to Sky singletrack.
Rocks, Roots, Slabs, & Steeps - you got it!
Whether you’re chasing more confidence on steep lines, looking to unlock speed through corners, or ready to overcome hesitation in technical terrain, this expedition is designed to help you ride at your best—every single day.
The important details:
Who is this BC MTB Expedition for:
- Strong intermediate to advanced riders
- Riders who feel motivated to improve while experiencing the Pacific Northwest riding culture
- Those who’ve plateaued and are ready for feedback and challenge
- People looking for both comfort and also the raw essence of a multi-day MTB trip
Interested?
We connect directly with each question prior to booking. This is just one of the ways we ensure every guest has the best experience possible.
Say goodbye to generic, cookie-cutter tours and riding in groups that don’t match your skill level, goals, or vibe.
Around here, we do things a little differently...
- Expect a fully supported riding experience, from on-bike skills coaching to mindset development and equipment setup.
- Each guest is personally interviewed by Jake to ensure you’re riding with a group of like-minded, similarly skilled riders.
- By riders, for riders — we handle the logistics and eliminate the guesswork while prioritizing maximum trail time.
- Your personalized coaching journey begins before the trip, with remote coaching included both pre- and post-expedition.
- Daily integrated coaching sessions balance skill development with mileage, ensuring everyone finishes the day fulfilled.
- Premium transportation, professional guiding, and accommodation are all taken care of.
Expert local coaches and certified professionals lead every aspect of the expedition. The experience is fully insured, permitted, and professionally supported, allowing you to focus on progression, good times, and making the most of every lap.
Expedition Highlights:
- A fully supported riding experience, combining on-bike skills coaching with mindset development and optimized equipment setup.
- Each guest is personally interviewed by Jake to ensure well-matched groups of like-minded, similarly skilled riders.
- By riders, for riders — all logistics are handled to remove guesswork while maximizing trail time.
- A personalized coaching journey that begins before day one, with remote coaching included both pre- and post-expedition.
- Daily integrated coaching sessions that balance skill progression with mileage, ensuring every rider finishes the day fulfilled.
- Premium transportation, professional guiding, and accommodation are seamlessly taken care of.
Expedition Itinerary
10 Days of enduro-style riding while immersed in BC's beloved Sea to Sky corridor.
After uniting in BC, we kick things off with immersive coaching days in Squamish, refining technique and building confidence from the start. That early foundation prepares you for the speed of Whistler Bike Park and the raw, technical descents of Pemberton—ensuring you’re dialled in when it’s time to step things up.
JULY 6 - 15, 2027
SAMPLE ITINERARY (Use this as a guide, not an absolute; Jake and our expert local guides will adapt our day-to-day plan based on real-time weather, trail conditions, and group dynamics.)
Your coaching journey begins right away! Share clips of your riding via the Sportsense Remote Coaching app and receive personalized feedback and tips from Jake.
This system is purpose-built to help you sharpen up your skillset, remove any doubts and get rid of bad habits, allowing you to get the most out of your rides in BC!
You’ll also have private access to our Online Learning Portal stocked with Mental Skills Trainings, Deep-Dive Webinars, and exclusive resources. As well as our #GlobalExpeditions Telegram group chat, where you get to meet the crew, ask questions, and receive important updates in real time.
Fly into Vancouver International Airport (YVR). We’ll meet you in the terminal, or you can arrive early, aclimatize and arrange your own accommodation in Vancouver.
Recommended flight arrival time – before 10:00 am (or meet the group at the Hyatt regional hotel pickup at ~10:30–11:00).
Private group transfer – YVR to Squamish (~90 mins).
Coffee, Lunch, bike building and mechanical check at RideHub – Squamish’s go-to bike-shop café, where you can build bikes on stands, use mechanic tools, and pick a local mechanic’s brain so everything is tip-top before we ride.
Over lunch, we’ll have a ‘welcome chat’ – Introducing you to The Mind Mountain, RideHub, and go over what to expect from the expedition and rides.
Easy afternoon pedal on local coastal-rainforest trails – a chance to warm up, get to know the local dirt, your guides, and the group.
Join the crew at one of our favourite restaurants in town or do your own thing, Squamish has loads of tasty options.
Evening – twin share accommodation in Squamish.
Start each day with a ‘morning toolbox meeting’ over coffee. Celebrate wins from yesterday and discuss goals for today while going over the plan and what to expect.
Morning: coached session focused on progressions tailored to the group.
Afternoon: a couple of shuttle laps to access higher trails and sub-alpine lines with big valley views.
Evening: group dinner option – eat like a local with the guides or do your own thing. Nearby supermarkets and shops make it an easy stay.
Morning ‘Mental Strategy Workshop’ led by Jake at RideHuub as part of our morning meeting. This will help set you up with new tools to apply to the more technical Alice Lake trails.
Full day exploring Alice Lake trails: a mix of flow trails, jump lines to warm you up for the park, and the famous slab/technical lines that define Squamish riding.
On-trial coaching points and application time are built into the loops.
Accommodation – Squamish.
Transfer Whistler (~50 mins) for a full dedicated bike-park day – no pedalling required.
We’ll ride a progressive mix of flow/jump trails and classic technical park lines to suit the group. Passes and 2x expert local guides + Jake are included.
Accommodation – Right in the living, beating heart of Whistler village.
Choice of rest or light activity: lake day, hike, pool time, village wandering, or a self-guided lap of the Lost Lake network for the keeners.
Plenty of time to recover, soak in the village atmosphere, and prep for a bucket-list alpine adventure ride tomorrow.
Evening meeting over group dinner, with Jake and RideHub guide going over safety points for our big alpine adventure ride tomorrow.
Epic alpine climb: we’ll ride the Lord of the Mystic climb into alpine terrain, enjoy a packed lunch with views, then descend Lord of the Squirrels – a long blue-black descent with sustained tech, roots and loam – The stuff dreams are made of, really.
The perfect challenge for strong intermediate to advanced riders; not for the faint-hearted.
See our fitness description of Rider Profiles 4-6 if in doubt.
Accommodation – Whistler.
Your legs get a rest today, but the good times just keep on rolling!
Jake will lead a follow-up Mental Strategy Workshop over breakfast, with the aim to address anything specifc that came up on day 1 in the park, and allow you to unlock more trails and features today.
Return to the bike park with your guides for another day focused on refining descending skills and integrating wisdom from our alpine mission.
Think progressive coaching, line selection and mental strategies to help you unlock your full potential, all while revisiting some of your new favourite trails, and exploring some more!
Post-Ride Private group transfer from Whistler to Pemberton (~ 30 mins). A scenic push north with big-mountain vibes and a small rural town feel.
Accommodation – comfortable twin share in Pemberton with mountain views.
Morning: light ride and skills session to settle into Pemberton trails, and adjust to the slightly drier, looser terrain Pemberton is famous for.
Afternoon: We’ll turn the terrain up slightly, exploring line choices, and diving into some more coaching to help up the control and confidence on these BC classics!
Post ride cheers over a nice cold drink at the beautiful Beer Farmers local microbrewery, then head back into town for dinner.
Accommodation – comfortable twin share in Pemberton with mountain views.
At this stage in the trip, it’s time to find the answers in the dirt.
Today’s ride continues to move into a higher mileage stage where we get loads of application time on Pemberton’s unique and technical singletrack.
Shuttle laps to access the big-mountain descents and apply the wealth of skills we’ve learned so far.
Once our legs are tired and our hearts are full, we’ll get back on the magic school bus for a late afternoon transfer back to our home base hotel, around the corner from RideHub in Squamish (~1hr 15mins).
Evening: wrap up and group debrief/celebration over dinner.
Breakfast, coffee, and reflecting on an awesome week with an even better crew, at RideHub, of course!
The only question now is – where to next?
In the meantime, we help you pack up your precious cargo (bikes), with the help of RideHubs’ bike stands, in-house mechanics, and caffeine!
Private group transfer back toward Vancouver Airport. Recommended flight departure time – after 2 pm (or opt to be dropped in Vancouver).
The in-person component of this expedition may be over, but the good times roll on!
We send you back to your home trails teaming with wisdom and resources to continue the progression.
Access to Jake as you coach via our Remote Coaching Platform continues, allowing you to squeeze the most value out of your time with us, and leave no question unanswered as you integrate the skills learned into your familiar home terrain.
Inclusions:
- Services of fully-qualified (PMBIA/GSMBC), expert mountain bike guides/coaches for the duration of the trip
- Mental performance and skills coaching with Jake
- Pre & Post Expedition remote coaching support from Jake via Sportsense, and The Mind Mountain's Online
- Learning Portal.
- Access to our #GlobalExpeditions Telegram Community before and after the trip
- Twin-share guest house/ small hotel accommodation.
- All ground transport (riders, bikes, bags).
- Local PMBIA/GSMBC-certified guide support.
- All trail shuttles and lift passes where applicable.
- Eat like a local meal plan and bookings.
- Mental performance and skills coaching with Jake
- Pre & Post Expedition remote coaching support from Jake via Sportsense, and The Mind Mountain's Online
- Learning Portal.
- Access to our #GlobalExpeditions Telegram Community before and after the trip
Optional Extras:
- Single Supplement/Room (subject to availability)
- Trek Bike Rental from RideHub (must be pre-arranged, pricing available here).
Not Included:
- Flights, food, and travel insurance.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Travel Insurance is mandatory.
To allow ultimate flexibility, while also keeping things easy, we'll offer meal venue bookings and local recommendations so you can eat like a local, while also choosing your preferred options.
THE TEAM BEHIND YOUR EXPERIENCE
Your trip is led by a team of experienced and passionate mountain bike guides who know the Sea to Sky trail network inside and out. While specific guides are not pre-assigned, every RideHub coach focuses on safety, progression, and creating a supportive, high-quality riding experience.
From technical trail guidance to personalized feedback, our team is there to help you ride with more confidence and get the most out of every day on the bike.
If you’d like to learn more about the people behind RideHub, visit our team page.
Still have questions?
This expedition is designed for intermediate to advanced riders who are comfortable riding technical terrain, including steep descents, roots, rocks, slabs, and loose trail conditions throughout the Sea to Sky corridor.
The BC MTB Expedition is a guided multi-day riding experience focused on progression, adventure, and riding some of British Columbia’s most iconic trails. The trip combines coaching, shuttle-supported riding, and trail exploration in a supportive group environment.
Yes. The itinerary includes riding throughout the Sea to Sky corridor, with trails and riding zones in Squamish, Whistler, and Pemberton depending on conditions and daily objectives.
Yes. Riders receive ongoing feedback, trail guidance, and coaching support throughout the trip to help improve confidence, technique, and trail awareness across different terrain types.
Riders should expect multiple full days of riding with sustained descending, technical terrain, and active days on the bike. A good fitness base and previous mountain bike experience are recommended to fully enjoy the trip.
No. Accommodation is not included in order to provide riders with more flexibility. RideHub can provide local recommendations and assist with planning accommodations throughout the trip.
The expedition is led by RideHub’s experienced team of mountain bike guides and coaches who are deeply familiar with the Sea to Sky trail network. While guides are not pre-assigned, every RideHub guide focuses on safety, progression, and creating a supportive riding experience throughout the trip.