Moab Adventure Trip

Moab – Grades 5 & up

Overnight Adventure Trip – Camping in the desert, Early season epic rides, Fun!

 

Kick off the mountain bike season with a Spring Break trip to the desert! Athletes will get to explore Moab’s world-renowned trails, experience team camaraderie and make new friends, enjoy amazing desert views, and camp under the stars in the Sandflats Recreation Area.  SMBA coaches will guide athletes through Moab’s unique terrain and trails in a safe, fun, and supportive environment.

 

Our Adventure Trip programs are geared towards athletes who want to explore new trails and new terrain outside of their regular riding areas. The trips build character; and athletes learn navigation and camping skills, practice teamwork, and dial in their mountain bike skills on terrain that may be new or different and more challenging than what they normally ride. 

 

The Moab trip program fee includes the following: van transportation, camping fees, meals and snacks at the campsite, and coaching for the week.

  • 2024 Dates: March 25th – March 29th (Drop off/pick up at SMBA office. Drop off Monday, 8am; pick up Friday afternoon)
  • 2024 Pricing: Early Bird (before March 1st) – $805, Regular season pricing – $850
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Bike, Equipment, Minimum Age Requirements, and Expectations for Adventure Trips:

  • Athletes must be in at least 5th grade at the time of the trip and have either previously participated in SMBA Team or Camp rides or have foundational mountain bike skills and biking experience on intermediate, singletrack trails. This camp is not well-suited for beginners.
  • Athletes must be comfortable camping in rustic conditions and riding with other SMBA athletes and coaches away from home in an area with limited cell phone coverage for multiple days.
  • Athletes must also be responsible enough to clean up after themselves and maintain their personal belongings; and be prepared to listen and follow coaches’ instructions, follow all SMBA rules, work cooperatively with other athletes and coaches, and behave respectfully to athletes in the group, coaches, other trail users, and all park and service staff for the duration of the trip. 
  • Athletes must bring a reliable, safely fitting mountain bike in good working condition with tires, brakes, and gearing appropriate for rugged singletrack trails and steep terrain. We recommend bikes with at least 26” wheels and working suspension (either front or full suspension). Athletes must also have a properly fitting helmet in good condition (no cracks, compression foam, broken straps, etc.) and hydration pack capable of carrying the following items during the rides: 100oz water, food/snacks for the ride, handpump, tube/patch kit, multi-tool, and rain jacket.
  • Athletes must bring necessary camping equipment including: a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, mess-kit, toiletries, and appropriate post-ride camp hang out clothing. A detailed camp packing list will be sent out to registered participants a week or two before the camp. 
  • Athletes are expected to come prepared for a fun week of camping and riding in the backcountry! This means showing up with a positive attitude, helping teammates and coaches with campsite meals and campsite clean-up, being flexible with unexpected camping/ride challenges, bringing proper tools to fix a flat or make minor trailside adjustments and repairs, having proper clothing for weather and unexpected weather changes, and bringing proper safety equipment (e.g., helmet, gloves, sunscreen, and sunglasses).

For additional information or questions contact heather@lertprograms.com

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