Pemberton: Rounding out the BC MTB Expedition, Days 8-10

If you're here, chances are you already read our last blog posts exploring days 1-3 in Squamish, and days 4-7 in Whistler, and if not, you can check them out here. DAY 8

Today, after waking up slowly and bathing in the morning sunshine at our guest house nestled in the stunning Pemberton Valley, we'll start with a mellow skills tune-up to help the group adjust to the new terrain, then gradually move higher up the mountain and build into more technical singletrack. Pemberton serves up its signature style - drier, looser trails, combined with rock features that are sure to provide just the kind of challenge our groups love.

Roots, rocks, and confidence-inspiring berms - once again, the trails demand all of your focus, and thanks to the new bag of skills our riders now have, they're able to stay planted firmly in enjoying each moment. Luckily for them, with us taking care of all logistics, the sound of their tires slapping the dirt is all they've had to think about all week.

Honestly, our goal as guides is to ensure that the only real decision our guests have to make is whether they’re celebrating with a Pale Ale or an IPA post-ride - and even that we'll gladly offer suggestions on 😂. And celebrate we do. Post-ride, we roll out to the hidden gem that is the Beer Farmers Brewery in the stunning Pemberton Meadows - cold beer, big mountains, and that perfect summer evening glow. What. A. Day.

DAY 9

Day 9 is all about putting everything you’ve learned into action. Shuttle laps lead us into big-mountain descents, long and rewarding singletrack, and plenty of chances to use the full spectrum of skills and strategies you’ve collected so far.

Thanks to the private shuttles saving our legs, we get to tick off classic after classic, each trail serving up a unique mix of loamy tech and flow. Imagine the kind of riding where everything clicks: mind quiet, body active, and shit-eating grins everywhere you look!

There’s no shortage of jokes and camaraderie in our groups. And it always amazes me how well and how quickly a seemingly mismatched group of individuals from around the world can bond over one shared love: mountain bikes.

With our legs thoroughly tired and our hearts full, we load up for our final transfer back to Squamish as we begin to wrap up the trip. Our last group dinner marks the perfect celebration of an epic time, with an even better group. Our riders reflect on wins, relive highlights, and without fail start asking... 'well, where to next?'

DAY 10 One last morning spent in mountain paradise. We get to make the most of the RideHub bike shop and cafe, as we fuel up and pack bikes into bags with the help of our guides and RideHub's in-house mechanics.

Stories are swapped, friendships cemented, and memories locked in. Then it’s a private transfer back to Vancouver Airport - legs tired, skills sharpened, and already dreaming about the next adventure.

The best part of it all (okay, well maybe not the best), but another great part of this whole expedition journey is that it doesn't end here.

POST - EXPEDITION

With two months of Remote Coaching included post-expedition, our guests continue to upload clips and ask questions, as they integrate skills on their home trails. It's neat being able to compare how they're riding now to how they rode before, on their familiar terrain.

To close out, I must leave you with an earnest warning from one of our Tasmania MTB Expedition Guests: "Bike travel mixed with coaching is AWESOME, and you might just leave addicted!"

If you'd like to check out the full details and/or apply to join the BC MTB Expedition in July 2026, you can do that here! - Jake