Intro to Downhill Mountain Biking
Learn to Mountain Bike
New to downhill mountain biking and want to start ripping down trails with confidence and control? This beginner-friendly course will take you through all the basics like gearing, form, and technique in a supportive environment. (Not to mention, you'll get great views of the Rockies and wildlife while you're at it.) Lessons are for first-timers and green level riders. Knowledge of how to ride a bicycle is required.
Adult 13+
Child 7- 12
Walk-up
Bundle Details
Learn to mountain bike bundle includes:
- Half-day full suspension bike rental – AM lessons have the option to extend rental through the afternoon for $50, walk-up only.
- Full face helmet
- Pads and gloves
- Full day lift ticket
- Half day beginner group lesson
We highly recommend bringing eye protection such as sunglasses or goggles, which are not included. This bundle is offered daily throughout the season. Learn to Mountain Bike lessons will meet outside of the Trestle Bike Shop at 9:45am for AM lessons and 1:45pm for PM lessons. Please arrive for your fitting by 9am for AM lessons and between noon and 1:15pm for PM lessons at the Trestle Bike Shop. Ages 7+. Prebook at least 24 hours online in advance to receive prebook rate. For minors arriving without a parent or guardian please sign this waiver in advance.
Recommendations for first timers
Having the right gear is essential for performance and enjoyment of any sport, we recommend the following to ensure your lesson is as enjoyable as possible.
- Flat-soled shoes
- Long pants
- Long sleeve shirts
- Sunglasses / eye protection
- Water
- Snacks
- Sunscreen
Check out our First Timer’s Guide for more recommendations, tips, and more!

Trail Check: Wall Street
Lesson Details
To ensure that all lessons start on time, please arrive 15 minutes prior to your session. If you’re renting a bike, please arrive 1 hour before your lesson to ensure enough time for your bike fitting. All lessons will meet in front of the Trestle Bike Shop in The Village.
Riders enrolled in a lesson will not need to visit will call to pick up their lift tickets. Lift tickets will be given to you during your rental fitting.
CAREFREE CANCELLATION
Guests can cancel bike rentals, bike lessons, and bike clinics penalty-free up to 7 days in advance of arrival or re-book for a later date in the current season. Purchases become non-refundable 7 days prior to arrival. Up to 9am MT the day prior to arrival, purchases may be rebooked for a different date during the current season. There is no rebooking fee and price differences will be charged. Guests who are not able to use purchased product in the current season may request resort credit that may be used within a year. Requests for modifications to dates and/or packages after 9am MT prior to arrival can be requested by emailing the following contacts.
Lessons: private_lessons@winterparkresort.com
Rentals: rentals@winterparkresort.com















