Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://amandaduley.com/summit-sisters-mt-mtbfest/.
Place
Darby, MT US 59829
Description
Embrace Adventure, Enhance Skills, Engage Authentically
Awe-inspiring lake and mountain views, camping, mountain biking, skills coaching, catered dinners, and connecting with a group of amazing women— we've planned an incredible women's weekend to leave overwhelm behind and immerse ourselves in the great outdoors. Situated just outside Darby, Montana, Lake Como is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful spots in Western Montana to spend a spring weekend at a women's mountain bike retreat.
Event Happenings:
Guided Trail Rides: Embrace adventure and explore trails led by local guides, tailored for all skill levels from seasoned beginners who have at least one riding season under their belt to advanced riders. Check out our mountain biking skills riding survey to see where you fit.
Skills Clinics: Enhance skills and your riding prowess with 2hr group skills sessions with our expert group of certified women coaches on Saturday and Sunday.
Catered Dinners: What’s better than coming off the trail with dinner made and waiting? We’ve got you covered for dinners on Friday and Saturday.
Giving Back: Engage in trail work with Bitterroot Backcountry Cyclists and learn more about trail advocacy from inspirational women in the sport.
Ways to Play: Enjoy morning yoga sessions with Aspen Leaf Yoga, campfire sing-alongs, dance parties, and time to explore and play on the lake on your favorite watercraft.
Community Bonding: Engage authentically and connect with fellow riders and campers, share stories, workshop limiting mindsets, and forge lifelong friendships amidst the calming beauty of western Montana.
Event Details:
Who: identifying women and non-binary people. No women under 16. No dogs.
Date: Friday, May 10th through Sunday, May 12th 2024
Location: Three Sisters Group Campsite at Lake Como in the Bitterroot National Forest outside of Darby, MT.
Registration: We have a limited number of spots available. Embrace Adventure, Enhance Skills, Engage Authentically and be sure to secure your spot!
What’s included in the price: dinner Friday and Saturday nights, camping and permit, coaching, yoga, and dance party. A portion of the proceeds goes to: our event partner, MT Alpha Cycling who is dedicated to getting more identifying women, girls, and non-binary people on bikes, Bitterroot Backcountry Cyclists who help build and maintain trails at Lake Como, and MTB Missoula’s Youth Mountain Bike Library working to get underserved youth on mtn bikes and trails.
What’s not included in the price: breakfast, lunch, ride snacks, alcohol. You must bring your own camping supplies.
Cost: $300
Trails at Lake Como:
The local mountain bike advocacy club, Bitterroot Backcountry Cyclists has added trails to Lake Como to create an awesome network of 30+ miles trails. Most trails are marked as Blue so please be mindful of your riding ability and expectations when signing up for this event.
Race Contact Info
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Schedule
Friday:
1:00 - 5:00 pm Arrive/Setup Your Camp spot/Explore on your own
6:30 - 8:00 pm Dinner is served
8:00 pm Welcome and Connection
9:00 pm Campfire Sing alongs
10:00 pm Campground quiet time
Saturday:
Breakfast on your own
8:30 - 9:00 am Yoga
9:30 - 11:30 am Trail Work with Bitterroot Backcountry Cyclists
11:30 - 12:30 pm Lunch on your own
12:30 - 2:30 pm Field Skills with coaches – 2 hours
2:30 - 6:00 pm Rides (2-3 hour options)
6:30 - 8:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Reflect, share, rejuvenate over dinner
8:00 pm Dance Party
10:00 pm Campground quiet time
Sunday:
Breakfast on your own
8:30 - 9:00 am Yoga
10:00 - 11:00 am Slow Races with coaching!
11:00 - 3:00 pm Rides (2-4 hour options)
Lunch on your own on the trail
Pack up, Clean up site, Hugs or high fives, Head out
What to Bring
What to bring:
-Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks (plus food containers for eating on the trail). NOTE: Dinner with desserts is provided.
-Electrolytes so you can ride each day feeling recovered. (ie: Nuun)
-Mugs and water bottles for camp time
-BYOB (Bring your alcoholic or mocktail of choice).
-WORK GLOVES and CLOTHES for Trail Work. We are going to be good trail stewards and help with some trail work on Saturday.
-Yoga mat
Biking items:
-Need a bike? Spotted Dog Cycles is ready to lend us some.
-bring lunch for the trail plus any trail side snacks
-Hydration bladder/ or 2 large water bottles
-Riding pack
-Typical trail side repair tools such as spare tube, bike specific spare parts (if renting, part of bike rental)
-Riding clothes: Helmet (part of bike rental), socks, shirt/jersey, chamois, shorts, bike gloves, bike shoes, socks, sun glasses
-Sun block
-Rain jacket
-Layers: long sleeve shirt, light windbreaker, riding pants, long socks
-Pads if you use them
Camping items:
-FUNKY PARTY CLOTHES FOR DANCE PARTY
-Flotation toys for the lake!
-Camping chair
-Head lamp
-Clothes, shoes
-Down jacket, hat, mittens, warm boots and pants.
-Sleeping bag, pillow, sleeping pad
-Tent or vehicle camping. Sorry, there's not room for multiple trailers. We only have space for 20 tents so bunking with others is a great option. Reach out if you need a place to sleep.
-Plate, utensils, stoves, any tools you need to make your breakfasts and lunches.
-Containers to hold your food.
-FOOD for breakfasts and lunches
-Coolers
Supplies we will provide:
-Dinner Friday by Burns St. Bistro
-Dinner Saturday by Mimi's Portico
-Dish Washing Center with tubs of soapy water and towels.
-Trash and recycling cans.
