Clinics and Programs

Beginner Clinic - Skills Park (Max4)

Recommended for first time mountain bikers to Thredbo. The beginner clinic utilises the village skills parks and valley floor trails with the aim of concentrating on the fundamentals of mountain biking. The clinic covers the neutral riding position, basic braking techniques, bike control and cornering. This clinic is a great introduction to mountain biking and will not use the chairlift gravity trails.

When: Daily at 10:00am
Length: 2 hours

Advanced Clinic - On Mountain (Max4)

The Advanced clinic takes riders on the Kosciuszko Flow Trail and Cannonball Downhill Trail. It will give riders insight into correct line choices, aggressive riding positions and dynamic cornering. The group will also have the option to utilise the jump and skills parks to brush up on their jumping and drop skills. This is ideal for riders who are looking at getting into more technical terrain like rock gardens, drops and jumps. Riders should be comfortable on the Kosciuszko Flow Trail before undertaking this clinic.

When: Daily at 1:00pm
Length: 2 hours

Beginner - Skills Park (Max5)

This grass roots clinic breaks down the absolute beginner fundamental’s for junior riders. In a controlled area junior riders will learn the importance of balance, braking and body position. This clinic takes place in our kids skills park and green graded cross country trails within the resort.

When: Daily at 10:00am
Length: 2 hours

Advanced Downhill Clinic - On Mountain (Max5)

Junior riders taking on the advanced clinic will have the skills required to comfortable ride the Blue graded trails within the bike park or have confidently completed the Junior Intermediate clinic. Riders will be introduced to much more variable and technical terrain in a controlled environment with a high level instructor. Much more aggressive riding techniques will be introduced such as speed generation and obstacle absorption.

When: Daily at 1:00pm
Length: 2 hours

Private Clinics (Max3)

If you are looking for a session geared around you and your outcomes, the more intensive 2.5hr private lessons are ideal. Guided by Thredbo MTB’s experienced instructors, riders focus on developing individual skills and techniques needed to ride Thredbo’s terrain. From cornering, to climbing, to rock drops and chutes, our instructors have all of the tips to improve your riding and make your mountain biking experience as enjoyable as possible. Riders seeking a more personalised teaching experience, at any level, will benefit from a private lesson tailored to the rider’s individual needs.

Length: 2.5 hours
When: 9:30am & 1:00pm

MTB Development Squad (Max5)

The 9-week MTB Development Squad is a fantastic way to challenge and inspire young mountain bikers in fun controlled environment utilising a variety of trails within the Thredbo MTB Park. Participants will be encouraged and given specific instruction to develop their confidence and skillset in a number of areas such as body position, braking, cornering and small jumps. Beginner, intermediate and advanced levels will be offered, however riders must have some prior off-road riding experience.

When: Every Sunday at 10am from 31 Jan – 28 March 2021

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Gravity Girls

Gravity Girls is a women’s specific mountain bike clinic designed to offer girls a non-intimidating introduction to downhill riding in Thredbo Resort.  Thredbo MTB female instructors will give you tips and confidence to cruise the mountain. The clinic will suit riders of all abilities with the aim to progressively improve skills throughout the day.

Time: 9:30am – 3:00pm
When: Schedule TBC

*Lift access not included