VIDA MTB Series Crested Butte mini MTB Festival + Skills Clinic
SKILL LEVEL: ALL
Join VNTRbirds for our two-day Crested Butte mountain bike skills clinic, perfect for riders of all levels—from beginners to advanced riders. Whether you're learning the basics, taking on your first downhill or bike park experience, or honing your skills on technical terrain, our expert coaches will guide you every step of the way. You’ll gain confidence while improving your technique on Crested Butte's diverse trails, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself. It’s not just about riding better—it’s about making lifelong friends, building connections, and having an amazing time in one of Colorado’s most iconic mountain biking destinations!
But, since “vida” means “life” after all, this clinic is about much more than MTB skills. VNTRbirds seeks to celebrate and support the holistic lifestyle of women riders. This two day weekend is about bonding around our shared love of bikes and the outdoors. We'll have tech talks on bike maintenance, lunches, swag and more during this two day immersive mini bike festival. We promise you’ll walk away feeling more excited about mountain biking and the community that surrounds it than ever before, along with some new skills to bring to your home trails.
This is a women-specific mountain bike skills clinic, welcoming femmes, transgender, and gender non-conforming people who feel comfortable in a women-centered space.
We respectfully acknowledge that this event is located on the traditional lands of the Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) people. We honor their enduring connection to this land, their history, and their culture. As we enjoy the beauty and resources of this region, we recognize the past and present contributions of the Ute people, and we commit to fostering respect and understanding for Indigenous communities.
But, since “vida” means “life” after all, this clinic is about much more than MTB skills. VNTRbirds seeks to celebrate and support the holistic lifestyle of women riders. This two day weekend is about bonding around our shared love of bikes and the outdoors. We'll have tech talks on bike maintenance, lunches, swag and more during this two day immersive mini bike festival. We promise you’ll walk away feeling more excited about mountain biking and the community that surrounds it than ever before, along with some new skills to bring to your home trails.
This is a women-specific mountain bike skills clinic, welcoming femmes, transgender, and gender non-conforming people who feel comfortable in a women-centered space.
We respectfully acknowledge that this event is located on the traditional lands of the Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) people. We honor their enduring connection to this land, their history, and their culture. As we enjoy the beauty and resources of this region, we recognize the past and present contributions of the Ute people, and we commit to fostering respect and understanding for Indigenous communities.
Location
Crested Butte Bike Park
Crested Butte, CO
Crested Butte, CO
Date & Time
August 16th + 17th 2025
8:00am
8:00am
$575
Includes:
- Lift Ticket (Have a season pass? You can use our pass discount code)
- Lunch options for all dietary restrictions and needs
- Tech Talks from professionals and sponsors
- Supportive and encouraging coaching
- Laughter, swag, fun and more!
- Lift Ticket (Have a season pass? You can use our pass discount code)
- Lunch options for all dietary restrictions and needs
- Tech Talks from professionals and sponsors
- Supportive and encouraging coaching
- Laughter, swag, fun and more!
NOT YOUR TYPICAL SKILLS CLINIC
· LUNCH INCLUDED · LIFT TICKETS · TECH TALKS · DISCOUNTED LODGING · HAPPY HOUR MEETUP · GOOD VIBES · LEGENDARY SWAG & MORE!
WHAT LEVEL RIDER ARE YOU?
Building Foundations (Beginner): You’re new to mountain biking or maybe you’ve been a few times but are looking for guidance on the foundations of positioning, technique, and maneuvering. You may be wanting to feel more comfortable with all the different elements of your bike and how they work. You often feel timid when hitting descents and want to ride with more confidence and reduce your time walking or white knuckling your brakes. You’re growing in your endurance on your bike while also balancing learning new skills! This level will focus on the foundations of bike and body positioning, efficient pedaling and braking techniques, and introductory work on cornering.
Growing Your Skills (Intermediate): You’ve been riding your mountain bike, whether on downhilling or cross country trails, for a season or two or a couple, but are finding it hard to progress on your own. Can’t seem to get up and over that one rock? Find yourself struggling with one corner more than the other? Maybe you’ve hit a plateau and you’re wanting some helpful tips and tricks from professionals to further develop your skills. You’re looking for a guide and a crew of determined women to push you to the next level through skills practice and encouragement. This level will focus on developing skills like cornering at high speeds, maintaining proper speed through different features, and techniques for riding rock features.
Refining Your Ride (Advanced): You've been biking for a while and feel comfortable on most trails but want to refine your downhill and technical skills to handle obstacles with ease. You’re confident in your comfort zone but are looking for a coach to push and encourage you into the next level. Maybe you want to conquer intimidating steep rollers, wooden features, rock drops, technical and tight terrain, unruly rock gardens, or coming out of blind corners confidently with speed. If you are currently competing or interested in competing in mountain bike downhill or enduro races - this course is for you.
You will take a rider survey for VNTRbirds to pair you with others who have similar skills and goals for the clinic and match you with a proper coach for your progression. If you feel that the group you have been placed in isn’t working, we’re always happy to discuss and adjust!
Growing Your Skills (Intermediate): You’ve been riding your mountain bike, whether on downhilling or cross country trails, for a season or two or a couple, but are finding it hard to progress on your own. Can’t seem to get up and over that one rock? Find yourself struggling with one corner more than the other? Maybe you’ve hit a plateau and you’re wanting some helpful tips and tricks from professionals to further develop your skills. You’re looking for a guide and a crew of determined women to push you to the next level through skills practice and encouragement. This level will focus on developing skills like cornering at high speeds, maintaining proper speed through different features, and techniques for riding rock features.
Refining Your Ride (Advanced): You've been biking for a while and feel comfortable on most trails but want to refine your downhill and technical skills to handle obstacles with ease. You’re confident in your comfort zone but are looking for a coach to push and encourage you into the next level. Maybe you want to conquer intimidating steep rollers, wooden features, rock drops, technical and tight terrain, unruly rock gardens, or coming out of blind corners confidently with speed. If you are currently competing or interested in competing in mountain bike downhill or enduro races - this course is for you.
You will take a rider survey for VNTRbirds to pair you with others who have similar skills and goals for the clinic and match you with a proper coach for your progression. If you feel that the group you have been placed in isn’t working, we’re always happy to discuss and adjust!
Schedule
Tentative Schedule - see your confirmation email for more detail about your specific clinic:
8:00- 8:30 a.m. - Sign in
8:30 - 9:00 am - Introductions from VNTRBirds, Coaches, and Participants and Goodie Bags!
9:15 - 12:00 pm - Morning progression work
12:30 - 1:30 pm - We’ll have an hour long break back at "home base" for lunch before heading out for the afternoon. Feel free to do your own thing or bring a camp chair to hang out with the crew! LUNCH IS PROVIDED
12:45 - 1:30 pm - Tech Talk
1:00 - 3:30 pm - Afternoon skills progressions
4:00 - 6:00pm - Optional Apres!
SUNDAY
9:00am -Check in.
9:30am - Morning Session. Take everything you learned from Day 1 and spend the day on-trail with your coach!
12:30pm - 1:30pm-ish - Break for lunch. LUNCH IS PROVIDED
12:45pm - 1:30pm - Tech Talk
1:30pm-330pm - Afternoon Session.
330pm-4pm Debrief
Price includes your lift tickets at Crested Butte. Already have a CB lift ticket or season pass? Use code: SEASONPASS to apply your discount.
8:00- 8:30 a.m. - Sign in
8:30 - 9:00 am - Introductions from VNTRBirds, Coaches, and Participants and Goodie Bags!
9:15 - 12:00 pm - Morning progression work
12:30 - 1:30 pm - We’ll have an hour long break back at "home base" for lunch before heading out for the afternoon. Feel free to do your own thing or bring a camp chair to hang out with the crew! LUNCH IS PROVIDED
12:45 - 1:30 pm - Tech Talk
1:00 - 3:30 pm - Afternoon skills progressions
4:00 - 6:00pm - Optional Apres!
SUNDAY
9:00am -Check in.
9:30am - Morning Session. Take everything you learned from Day 1 and spend the day on-trail with your coach!
12:30pm - 1:30pm-ish - Break for lunch. LUNCH IS PROVIDED
12:45pm - 1:30pm - Tech Talk
1:30pm-330pm - Afternoon Session.
330pm-4pm Debrief
Price includes your lift tickets at Crested Butte. Already have a CB lift ticket or season pass? Use code: SEASONPASS to apply your discount.
NEED LODGING?
Stay at the base of the resort for 20% off with VNTRbirds discount!
Meet some of your coaches!
Professional, certified & experienced VNTRbirds instructors.
DETAILS COMING SOON!
DETAILS COMING SOON!
WHY TAKE A COURSE WITH US?
I had so much fun and learned a ton in my VNTRbirds skills clinic. The coaches were so knowledgeable and articulate, explaining and demonstrating everything clearly and allowing for an effective progression of skill throughout the day. This genuinely exceeded my expectations and I can't recommend the organization highly enough.
- KRYSTEN
I am so thrilled to have attended a VNTRbirds course! The progress and information I got from this course is invaluable. The coaches did an outstanding job at critiquing my positioning and technique on the trail which helped me feel really confident in my riding by the end of the day! I left this clinic feeling prepared to continue this progress on my own. Not to mention the massive amounts of fun I had being surrounded by some really badass ladies!
- ELIZA
I can't thank VNTRbirds enough for the creation of a community and space where I can feel both empowered and at ease. While I've been riding for the last several years, it wasn't until I participated in my first race and took this clinic that I finally felt like I belonged on the bike and on the trails. Thank you again to this amazing team for all the heartfelt work and care.
- MYKIM
We want to make mountain biking more accessible for everyone. Do you want to participate but need help paying for a VNTRbirds clinic? Apply for our scholarship to cover a portion or potentially all the cost of our clinics. Click on SCHOLARSHIPS on our webpage for more details.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. We encourage individuals to bring extra water, snacks, sunscreen, and any other protective gear. We will have a first aid kit on site.
Cancelation policy:
· Notice of cancellation more than 14 days in advance will receive a full refund less a 10% administrative fee.
· Notice of cancellation less than 14 days in advance will receive no refund. Clients may have the option for a 1 time transfer to another course or clinic with a $50 transfer fee (if available).
· Notice of cancellation within 48 hours of event will not receive a refund or the option to transfer.
There is a processing fee on credit card transactions that is not collected by VNTRbirds. Please note that because this fee is not collected by us, we are unable to refund this fee in the event that a refund is requested.
All participants will be required to fill out a waiver and a medical history form before the event.
• ALL AGES WELCOME* • LGBTQ+ WELCOME • BIPOC WELCOME •
*Must be 18 & older or accompanied by parent or guardian.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. We encourage individuals to bring extra water, snacks, sunscreen, and any other protective gear. We will have a first aid kit on site.
Cancelation policy:
· Notice of cancellation more than 14 days in advance will receive a full refund less a 10% administrative fee.
· Notice of cancellation less than 14 days in advance will receive no refund. Clients may have the option for a 1 time transfer to another course or clinic with a $50 transfer fee (if available).
· Notice of cancellation within 48 hours of event will not receive a refund or the option to transfer.
There is a processing fee on credit card transactions that is not collected by VNTRbirds. Please note that because this fee is not collected by us, we are unable to refund this fee in the event that a refund is requested.
All participants will be required to fill out a waiver and a medical history form before the event.
• ALL AGES WELCOME* • LGBTQ+ WELCOME • BIPOC WELCOME •
*Must be 18 & older or accompanied by parent or guardian.