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Fromme JuniorsNorth Vancouver

Build stronger trail skills with kids their age.

Focused coaching sessions for riders ages 6–10 who already ride Bobsled or comparable blue trails in control. Build smoother braking, better corners and more independent trail decisions with a small crew near their age.

See the schedule for current dates, times and pricesMaximum 5 riders per coach
Young mountain bikers riding a blue forest trail together on Mount Fromme
Coached riding on Mount FrommeDates in the schedule · Blue-trail ready

Why Fromme Juniors

Keep the challenge right—and the ride fun.

They already enjoy blue trails. Give them a group near their age, useful feedback and a pace that leaves room to practise. Coaches match the next challenge to their control, energy and confidence.

The change you can see

With each ride, they look more at home on the trail.

Not because every root or corner suddenly feels easy. Because braking, body position and line choice are becoming decisions they can make for themselves.

A young rider using controlled body position through a Mount Fromme trail corner
Visible progress on real terrain.Skills that carry into the next family ride.
01

They brake before the turn.

Speed control becomes a planned decision instead of a last-second reaction.

02

They see the line sooner.

Looking ahead replaces waiting for someone else to show every move.

03

They own the challenge.

They learn when to ride, retry, pause or choose another option.

Skills with momentum

Each ride builds on the last.

Coaching stays responsive to the riders in front of us. The exact trails and challenges may shift with the group, weather, closures and current conditions.

These coaching stages develop across your camp sessions—not a fixed day-by-day itinerary. The pace follows the riders.

Stage 1Settle in. Show us how they ride.Bike check · Bobsled baseline

We begin with bike checks, names and an easy opening pedal. Familiar blue terrain gives coaches time to notice braking, cornering, gears, climbing pace and confidence without making the first session feel like a test.

Stage 2Make one useful change.Braking · Position · Corners

Coaches introduce clear, age-appropriate cues, then give riders room to apply them on real trails. The focus stays on adjustments that make riding smoother and more controlled.

Stage 3Read roots, rocks and lines.Natural terrain · Better choices

The group works with changing surfaces and age-appropriate technical sections. Riders learn to look farther ahead, manage speed earlier and compare line options before choosing a challenge they can own.

Stage 4Put the skills into the ride.Longer sections · More flow

The riders link more sections and carry the same skills from one trail moment to the next. Coaches keep the pace lively, regroup often and increase challenge only when the group is showing control.

Stage 5Less prompting. More riding.Favourite laps · Proud finish

By the final session, coaches know the group and the riders know one another. The final session creates more room for uninterrupted riding, favourite sections and a finish that feels earned rather than forced.

Terrain follows readiness: Bobsled or similar blue terrain provides the starting point. Coaches adjust routes, features and pace to what the group can actually handle. No rider is required to attempt every feature.

Focused coaching sessions on Mount Fromme.See the schedule for current dates, times and prices
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A mountain bike coach explaining line choice to a young rider beside a forest trail

How they are coached

Noticed. Encouraged. Still challenged.

The goal is not constant instruction. It is knowing when a young rider needs one useful cue, another try, a regroup or room to ride.

Noticed.
A small group lets the coach see individual braking, lines, energy and confidence.
Encouraged.
Riders can inspect, try, pause or take another option without being embarrassed.
Still challenged.
Real Mount Fromme terrain provides meaningful progression without chasing difficulty for its own sake.

Maximum five riders per coach · Every coach is first-aid trained and criminal-record checked

Quick fit check

Three easy yeses?

They ride Bobsled or similar blue trails in control.

They manage braking and gears without constant help.

They want more real trail time with riders near their age.

Not completely sure? Send us two or three trails they ride and we’ll give you an honest answer. Ask about their riding level

Published camp schedule

Choose your dates.

All times are local to Vancouver. Prices are per rider, before applicable tax.

The next season is being prepared. Ask about upcoming dates.

Before you book

The questions that make fit clear.

Level, coaching, equipment, supervision and logistics—answered before you have to guess.

Return to dates & prices
Is my child ready for Fromme Juniors?

They should already ride a trail such as Bobsled or comparable blue terrain in control, use their own brakes and gears, and follow group instructions.

Is this a beginner mountain bike camp?

It is built for younger trail riders, but not first-time cyclists. Riders need genuine blue-trail experience before camp. Trail Explorers is the better fit for independent riders who are still new to forest trails.

What if the group has different abilities?

Coaches adjust pace, route and challenge within the group. Every coach leads no more than five riders, and features are introduced with options rather than pressure.

Will my child be pushed onto a feature?

No. Riders can inspect, try, retry, pause or choose another line. Good trail judgement includes knowing when not to ride something.

Where are drop-off and pickup?

The meeting instructions for each camp are shown in the current schedule. Check your camp’s latest instructions before travelling.

What does my child need to bring?

A well-fitting trail-ready mountain bike with gears and two working hand brakes, a certified helmet, weather-ready clothing, water and snacks.

Does camp run in the rain?

Yes. Camp runs rain or shine. Coaches adjust routes when trail, weather or air-quality conditions require it.

Who will coach my child?

Coaches are skilled mountain bikers trained in first aid and in teaching children at the right level. Every coach completes a criminal record check and leads no more than five riders.

What if we are unsure about the level?

Email us two or three trails your child rides now and anything they tend to avoid. We will give you an honest fit check before you choose your dates.

What is the cancellation policy?

More than 10 calendar days before camp, families may transfer to another available camp at no charge or receive a refund less a $35 administration fee. Cancellations received 10 calendar days or fewer before camp are not eligible for a refund, credit or transfer. The complete policy is shown before payment.

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