This is focused on making you a better rider, and preparing you for the Level 1 GSMBC Exam. You will receive training from experienced local coaches who will help you navigate the local trail network, break down your personal riding skills and mold you into a confident rider. The course is busy with a lot of training but you will also have a few days off to recharge, rest, and work on any bike repairs required.
If you want to take your mountain biking to the next level and combine it with work in one of Canada’s best MTB Parks then this course is for you. You will get local trail knowledge with our guides and trainers, an internationally recognised certification through GSMBC and the opportunity to work in the industry putting your skills to use. We look forward to helping you get into the mountain bike industry, with the ultimate holiday or gap year mountain biking.
Course starts late May and the full MTB season runs through until late September.
Contact us for exact course start dates / late start dates may be available.
Skill level: Intermediate (Blue trails)
EA Mountain Bike Training has arranged a limited number of positions for work within the Revelstoke Bike School. You will have the opportunity to teach bike lessons after completing the GSMBC Instructor Certification. Industry work component will be a combination of instructing alongside work in other areas of the RMR Bike School e.g. Lift Ops, Mountain Coaster Ops, Trail Maintenance, Guest Services, Rental, Retail. Work flow is busier during Canadian Holiday periods.
The Revelstoke mountain biking scene is legendary for the ease of alpine backcountry access, fun and flowy cross-country mountain biking trails, and downhill mountain biking. Spring and early summer offer lower elevation rainforest trails with tacky dirt and big trees. The RMR Bike Park has gondola access open all summer with both the lower and upper section providing a huge range of trails. RMR Bike Park has put a huge amount of investment into it’s trail network and will now have a total of over 47 kilometres of trails, including green, blue and black trails. Revelstoke is the place to be to really advance your mountain biking and experience true Canadian hospitality.
Notes on gear:
It is not expected that you arrive with all necessary gear. There will be opportunities to purchase through partnerships on the ground but please discuss with us before arrival if you need to arrange. However, if you plan to purchase a bike on arrival please let us know and/or arrange ahead of time. There may be other gear requirements depending on your individual goals and work experience options.
Accommodation for this program is located at Revelstoke's Brand New Staff Accommodation building 'Summit Lodge.'
This is conveniently located right near the Resort base, perfectly located for work, training, and is also only a short bus ride from the centre of town.
While the accommodation and rates may vary between seasons the following is usually includes:
This accommodation is covered by EA Mountain Bike Training until the end of the Level 1 exam. After the exam you will be able to stay on for the remainder of the season by paying for your accommodation upfront, directly to Revelstoke Staff Housing. Accommodation costs approximately $650 CAD per month plus a deposit of $375 CAD.
As part of the course you will go through the GSMBC Level 1 exam (Intermediate Coach). This is 3 days + pre-course reading and worksheet (2-3hrs), totaling 27 hrs., including assessment. It is designed to both train and assess you both teaching and guiding mountain biking on green and blue (North America) or blue and red (UK/Europe), single-track terrain – to beginner / intermediate students. GSMBC, the global leader in mountain bike coach certifications and training. With 20 years of experience setting industry standards, their courses are crafted by the world's foremost experts, offering the best MTB instructor training programs available.
