Overview
Expect to find your own confidence mountain biking in the PNW by learning from a seasoned mountain biking guide. This experience is designed for those who want to move beyond road or gravel biking and learn how to navigate forested dirt trails.
Start from the very beginning with bike basics and technical skills on flat, open land. You will work on braking, body positioning, cornering, and navigating obstacles. After demonstrating successful techniques, your guides will end the class with a short on-trail ride to put your new skills to use! Get ready to master mountain biking basics and prepare to hit the trail! See you out there!
Highlights
Practice body alignment, one-finger braking, cornering, and navigating trail obstacles on flat, open ground before heading to a singletrack.
Enjoy a beginner-focused, guide-led trail ride through the beautiful Pacific Northwest forests with instruction tailored specifically to beginners.
Enjoy professional mountain biking tips and coaching tailored specifically to beginners.
Mountain bike and helmet included. Your guide will size and adjust the mountain bike and helmet specifically to your body type.
Total Mileage:
5-10 miles
Transportation Included?
No, your guide will meet you directly at the trailhead (easyCLIMB Trail, Cascade Locks). Detailed meeting and parking instructions will be sent prior to the trip.
Tendency for Break
Frequent
Duration:
Approx. 5 hours
Strenuous Level:
Light-Medium
Pace:
Beginner-focused
Max Group Size:
12 Bikers
Minimum Age:
15+
Experienced Needed?
You don't need prior mountain bike experience, but you should already know how to balance, steer, and use hand brakes on a standard bicycle. This class builds on basic bike riding skills—if you have never ridden a bicycle and do not have basic balance skills, please contact us via phone or email before booking to make sure this is the right choice for you.
This experience is perfect for:
What's Included:
Mountain Bike
Helmet
What's Not Included:
Travel to and from the easyCLIMB Trail meeting point.
Personal riding clothes, such as weather-appropriate athletic wear and comfortable closed-toe shoes.
Please bring plenty of snacks and water to stay energized throughout the 5-hour session.
Oregon State Parks pass (required for parking at easyCLIMB Trail, can also be purchased directly at the site).
Gratuity for your mountain biking guide are not included but greatly appreciated!
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made 7+ days in advance: Eligible for a one-time fee transfer to a new activity or date.
Cancellations made 6 days to 49 hours before your activity: Eligible for a full refund minus a $100 fee to cover administration costs and guide compensation.
Cancellations made 48 hours or less (including late arrivals or no-shows): Not eligible for a refund or transfer. (Our guides will wait up to 15 minutes past the scheduled start time; please call if you are running late.)
By booking a guided activity, you agree to these cancellation terms.
Meet your guide
Trish Schales
Guide/Owner for Trails Diverged
My primary goals as a guide are to help people build confidence, feel comfortable as a beginner, leave no trace, and recreate safely. I know how it feels to be intimidated by a new activity, and I will always work to be sure you feel safe physically and emotionally so that you can enjoy our trip and learn something new.
During our time together, I will call upon of 6,000 miles of backcountry experience & Search and Rescue experience to help you enjoy the outdoors safely. I strive to provide a personalized experience that shows a different side of the world to my clients, and to help them gain a better and deeper understanding of the sites and destinations we visit.
My passion is helping people that don't have the income to "try out" backpacking and wilderness exploration. My goal is to make access affordable and safe, while building confidence and life-long memories.
I have Wilderness First Responder training and practice the Leave No Trace principles so that we can recreate responsibly and conserve our special places for generations to come. I also teach Wilderness survival classes and backcountry navigation - I take care of the planning and medical gear so you can relax and enjoy the view. I have been a dedicated Professional Guide since 2020, and I was awarded the prestigious REI Guide of the Year Award in 2024.
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