Women’s Shred Fest | Big Sky, Montana

8:15-8:45am – Morning sign in at the Huntley Lodge North Parking Lot. Come find our crew, get your goodie bag and get ready for a fun-filled weekend of skills and thrills!

8:45am – Welcome chat and quick orientation. Split into groups.

9:00am-12:30pm – Meet your coaches and split off to your morning skills session location. The first hour will include a review of basic skills before heading to your group specific skills stations. Note that most groups will spend the morning in the base area working on the fundamentals of skills before heading up the mountain.

12:30-1:30pm – Lunch in the base area.
Note: Lunch is not provided. Please bring your own.

1:30-1:45pm – Split off into afternoon groups and afternoon orientation.

1:45-5:00pm – Afternoon skills-based rides. Each lap will be based around building your skills in certain areas. Your coach may have you stop in certain areas to session specific features or you may spend more time riding and practicing specific techniques as you descend.

5:00-5:30pm – Return to the base area for a quick break and regroup. Get changed into some comfortable clothes, grab a cold beverage, and join us for a couple informative workshop sessions.

5:30-7:30 - Grab your camp chair and join us for a bike maintenance workshops & BBQ. Ever wanted to feel a bit more confident about handling those little trailside repairs? During these sessions we’ll cover subjects such as; how to troubleshoot tubeless tire issues, how to adjust your brakes, how to check your suspension and how to properly set up your bike fit. Exact workshop subjects will be announced closer to the event.

7:30pm – Head home or to your hotel to get some rest for another amazing day of skills riding tomorrow.

8:15-8:45am – Morning sign in at the Huntley North Parking Lot. Get ready for a fun-filled day of skills and thrills!

8:45am-9:30am – Quick announcements and then gather for a 30 minute yoga session. Bring a mat if you have one, but don't worry if you don't. We will have some extras for those that don't have a mat. This session will be all about setting your intention for the day and getting those muscles warmed up and relaxed for another day of riding.

9:30am-12:30pm – Spend the morning building on your skills from Saturday’s sessions. Today is all about building on what you practiced and learned yesterday and taking it to the next level.

12:30-1:30pm – Lunch in the base area.
Note: Lunch is not provided. Please bring your own.

1:30-1:45pm – Announcements and split off into afternoon groups.

1:45-4:00pm – Afternoon skills-based rides. Each lap will be based around building your skills in certain areas. Your coach may have you stop in certain areas to session specific features or you may spend more time riding and practicing specific techniques as you descend.

4:00pm – Meet in the base area and head up to the top of Andesite Mountain for the topper of the weekend; biking the Mountains to Meadow trail!
The group will gather at the top, then ride the super fun, fast and flowy Mountains to Meadow trail to the Big Sky Meadow Village. Our ride will finish in the meadow village where we'll shuttle back up to the resort for high fives and a cold beverage.
*Note: For those wanting to participate in the evening ride to the meadow, we will meet on Sunday morning at the bus stop for the free shuttle to the base area. That way everyone will have their cars in the meadow for after the ride. Details will be provided on Saturday to prepare those wanting to partipcate.

6:00-7:30pm (ish) – Top off this amazing weekend of riding bikes and building skills with cold bevies and storytelling. Enjoy a cold local beer brewed by our friends at MAP Brewery and take in all that you’ve accomplished over the weekend. Thanks for coming to Shred Fest!

• 2 full days of mountain bike instruction with professional mountain bike coaches
• Evening bike maintenance workshop (Saturday)
• Goodie Bag for all participants
• IMPORTANT NOTE: Lunch will not be provided to participants. Please be prepared to bring your own lunch each day.

• Equipment rentals. Please bring your own bike.


• Bike Park Passes for each participation day. Bike park passes are available for a discounted rate for those who do not hold a current pass for the season. In order to take advantage of the discounted rate, you much select the day passes upon registering for Shred Fest.


• Food & beverages not included in the package: Each rider should be prepared to bring a lunch and a full supply of ride snacks and electrolyte replacements for each day of riding. We will have a BBQ going on Saturday evening with burgers and veggie burgers available for all. You may also bring your own food to keep you satiated during the evening workshops.

SHRED FEST START:
Sign in will be from 8:15-8:45am on Saturday at the Rad Bikes Big Sky location in the Big Sky Resort main village.

SHRED FEST FINISH:
At 4:00pm on Sunday, all groups will meet in the Big Sky Base area to catch the last chair up Ramcharger. We will do a big group ride down the Mountain to Meadow trail and finish in the village about 6:00pm with air high fives, foot taps, and big big smiles!

For those who do not wish to ride the M2M trail with the group, you can expect to be back in the base area no later than 4:30pm on Sunday.

There are a variety of lodging options available for the Women’s Shred fest Weekend for those looking to stay in the area.

Click HERE for discounted rates on hotels, condos and other fun activities in the Big Sky area. The resort is offering our participants a 20% discount on hotel and condo stays for the weekend of the event. Take advantage of this lodging discount and come ride bikes with us in Big Sky!

A huge thanks to Big Sky Resort and all of our partners and sponsors for working with us to provide such an awesome opportunity to get such a fab group of women out shredding on bikes!

Click HERE to see a suggested list of what to bring with you for the weekend and what to carry while riding at the resort. Please refer to this document to prepare for the weekend and let us know if you have any questions.

Shred Fest Weekend Equipment List (Printable Version)

By Air: The closest airport to Big Sky Resort is the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport in Bozeman, MT. The airport code is BZN. There are now more than 17 direct flights from cities all over the US.

By Car: Set your GPS or Google Maps for the Big Sky Resort Mountain Village (Big Sky Resort, 50 Big Sky Resort Rd, Big Sky, MT 59716, USA) and enjoy a scenic drive to the resort. Those coordinates are N45º 17'08.28" W111º 24'01.78".

Big Sky Resort is located 50 miles south of Bozeman and 195 miles north of Jackson Hole, WY.

Bozeman to/from Big Sky: There are a variety of ways to get to Big Sky from Bozeman. Uber is an available option to get into and around Bozeman if you arrive by air. There are also many rental car companies to choose from. You can usually find great rental car rates by searching Kayak.com and/or Booking.com.

Below are links to options for direct shuttles from Bozeman to Big Sky:

Big Sky Shuttle
Classic Limo
Karst Stage

Mountain biking can be strenuous and potentially dangerous. It is important that all riders contact their personal physician with any questions pertaining to your ability to participate in a mountain bike skills weekend.

• The trails we will ride on the Women’s Shred Fest Weekend will be located between 6800-8400 feet in elevation. This is considered high elevation and may affect those who are traveling to the location from low elevations. Contact your physician prior to travel to ensure you are in the appropriate health to participate.


• It is very important to stay hydrated when exercising at high elevations. Be prepared to carry water during your rides and drink a lot of water throughout the weekend.


• Please disclose all pertinent injuries, illnesses or allergies prior to participation in this program.

If you are traveling from out of town to participate in the Women’s Shred Fest Weekend, it is highly recommended that you purchase trip cancellation & interruption insurance. It is also highly recommended for all participants to carry medical emergency coverage.

We have partnered with World Nomads to provide you with affordable trip and accident insurance. If you do not already have a policy, click HERE to view our trip insurance page and purchase a policy.

This skills clinic is designed for all levels of rider. As far as we're concerned, the sky is the limit with MTB skills so we can always improve, no matter our skill set. Upon booking your spot, we will send you a detailed questionaire that will give us an idea of your skill level and learning needs/interests. We will use that information to form groups based on skill level. This will ensure that you are working on skills that are relevant to you.

Basic mountain biking skills are necessary to participate in the Women’s Shred Fest. You should be able to balance on the bike, easily shift up and down through the gears, and have a basic understanding of braking. It is also recommended that you have experience riding on moderately narrow singletrack trails, though this is not required.

It is not necessary to have a downhill specific bike to participate in the Women’s Shred Fest. For the more beginner and intermediate groups, the trails being utilized will be easily navigable with an all mountain or enduro bike. For more advanced riders, it is up to rider discretion whether they would like to ride an all mountain or downhill specific bike. A full suspension bike is highly recommended for all participants.

Shred Fest is for all levels and style of rider. Participants will split into groups based on their skill level and what they wish to focus on for the weekend. We will use the chairlifts for easy access to the trails. If this will be your first time loading a chairlift, don't worry, we will show you how!

All participants should bring their bike, mountain biking shoes, helmet, hydration pack, riding snacks, electrolyte replacements, lunch for each day, a spare tube and any personal medications or personal first aid. A detailed equipment list is listed under the Details tab and can also be seen HERE.

The skills will vary based on each group. Each rider will fill out a questionnaire prior to the Women’s Shred Fest Weekend that will be used to separate participants into similar skill level groups. Skills covered will vary group to group and will include subjects such as braking, cornering, dynamic riding, technical riding, roll downs, jumps, drops and advanced riding techniques. A more detailed explanation can be found in the Program tab.

Don’t worry, this weekend is designed for riders of all ability levels. Jumps and drops will only be included in the advanced group. The beginner group will not be doing any jumps or drops and the intermediate/intermediate+ group may do an intro to drops lesson if that is of interest to the group.

No worries! Our coaches will teach you how and by the end of the day you’ll be a pro! Plus, there are lift operators there to help out and make it easy for you.

It is highly recomended that all participants join us for the full weekend. You will get the most out of the expereince by joining for both days. That being said, you can sign up for just one day for $325 per person. There will be an option to choose the full weekend or one day when you click the “Book Now” button and start the registration process. For those looking to join for one day, we recommend Saturday.