This is not a cookie-cutter tour — it's an immersive riding experience with a clear intention: progress through adventure.
Why This Trip is Different:
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A full-circle riding experience — from mindset to skill execution
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By riders for riders. Meaning we take care of the logistics and remove all second-guessing, while ALSO prioritizing trail time.
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Coach-led sessions integrated with local-guided trail days
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Real-time strategy & feedback while riding world-class terrain
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Premium transport, guiding, and accommodation handled by us
Who It’s For:
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Strong intermediate to advanced riders
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Riders motivated to improve while experiencing a big mountain riding culture
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Those who’ve plateaued and are ready for feedback and challenge
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People looking for both comfort and also the raw essence of a multi-day MTB trip
If you’ve ever wanted to ride BC’s best trails — and actually learn how to ride them better — this trip is for you.
Whether you’re chasing more confidence on steep lines, looking to unlock speed through corners, or want to finally shake that hesitation in technical terrain, this trip is designed to help you ride at your best, every single day. 
You’ll be guided by expert local coaches and certified pros – not just someone with a van and a Trailforks subscription. Everything is insured, dialled, and professionally supported so you can focus on progression, good times, and getting the most out of every lap.
Trip Highlights:
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Shuttles and uplifts where they make sense – save your energy for the good stuff
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Big descents and wild views in Squamish, Whistler, and Pemberton
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Lift-accessed park days at Whistler Bike Park
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Tech-focused coaching sessions to unlock steeps, corners, and flow
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Mid-week rest and recovery day with local lake dips, food, and optional adventures
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Fully certified guides and insured coaching staff – ride safe, ride hard, and explore with confidence
Coaching Focus: We’ll kick the trip off with coaching-intensive days in the north of the island to build confidence and flow early. As the terrain ramps up through the Southern Alps and Queenstown, you'll already be riding stronger, faster, and with more control — ready for those bigger lines and bike park features.
Jake brings a unique blend of mental strategy, skills coaching, and equipment tuning to every trail day. This means you won’t just ride cool trails — you’ll ride them better, with more confidence and less second-guessing.
Example Itinerary (Subject to refinement with local guide input):
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Day 1: Arrive in Christchurch (recommended before 11 am), ride Christchurch Adventure Park, overnight in Christchurch
Day 2: Transfer to Nelson, ride local trails
Day 3: Wairoa Gorge shuttle day
Day 4: Ride Craigieburn, stay in the historic Arthur's Pass Alpine Vilage.
Day 5: Transfer to Wanaka, afternoon ride
Day 6: Ride Glendau Bike Park, Wanaka
Day 7: Ride Cardrona Bike Park, transfer to Queenstown
Day 8: Ride Queenstown Skyline
Day 9: AM ride 7 Mile, PM ride Coronet Peak (Rude Rock)
Day 10: Final day at Queenstown Skyline
Day 11: Drop-off at Queenstown Airport by 10 am
Inclusions:
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Twin-share motel/hotel accommodation
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All ground transport (riders, bikes, bags)
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Trail shuttles and lift passes where applicable
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Local guide support
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Mental performance and skills coaching with Jake
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Access to our #GlobalExpeditions Community Discord before and after the trip
Food not included. To allow ultimate flexibility, while also keeping things easy, we'll offer venue bookings and local recommendations so you can eat like a local, or also do your own thing if you choose.