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As with every year, the mountain bike camp known for it's specialty is filling up. In fact, we're filling up faster than usual. Take a minute to sign up before we're booked!
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Reports of mountain biker sightings are popping up everywhere. People on their bikes is the first sign but when you see some guy on the bike path and there is mud on his tires, fresh mud, that means its on!
Actually, to be honest, I have been getting calls and emails about the conditions of the different trails and who has been working on them and who has been riding them.
Here is the rule of thumb; You can ride trails early is there is no mud. Thats the idea. However, if you cross a wet spot or depression where water collects, try not to roll in it. Try going around, try hopping over, even walking. But if you pedal and spin in the puddle, then you make it deeper, then the next rider does the same and another rider does the same and so on.
There are other reasons as well, all the steep sections erode far faster wet, all the corners get ruded, the climbs become a mess.
Do not ride trails that are still wet.
thanks
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Spaces are filling up fast, Dirt Camp Session 2 is now full and soon other weeks will fill up too.
If you are needing to get in on certain Camp weeks, reserve now!
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Ramp camp is a 5 day, day camp geared toward kids who are interested in BMX, Skateboard, Rollerblading and scootering. These sports cater to people of all ages but who have some things in common. As with other individual sports, Skateboarding, BMX,
Rollerblading and now scootering offer the ability for individual achievement and autonomous expression. Within kids these can act as the building blocks for long term confidence and self esteem. Not everyone is made for team sports, but those who discover individual sports find their own way and create their own goals. This is where Ramp camp comes in.
Ramp Camp is an urban extension of Dirt Camp. It's a program designed to make another set of individual sports accessible to kids who chose their own way. Ramp Camp is a program designed to show kids that they belong and even though skateboarding, rollerblading and BMX are not team sports, there is a crew waiting for them. Everyone is welcome and everyone has a place and regardless of the tool you choose BMX, Skateboarding, Scootering or rollerblading, you can hang as a crew while you find you're own way.
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Do I have to rent a mountain bike or can I bring my own?
You are welcome to bring your own bike. If you don't have your own bike (or maybe you'd like to try something a little nicer), we rent two types of mountain bikes, both made by Specialized. Rent a Rockhopper Pro hardtail for $90/week, or a full suspension SX Trail for 160$/week. See the 'Rental Gear' tab at the top of this page for more info.
What time does the camp start? / What time does the camp end?
Dirt Camp Sleep Away Starts on Sundays at 4:00 pm and ends on Fridays at 5:00pm
Dirt Camp Day Camp Starts on Monday at 9:00 am and ends on Fridays at 4:00pm
Do I need a Bromont pass to attend Dirt Camp?
It is recomended that you purchase at least the Ski Bromont water park pass as it can come in usefull on hot days. The pass will enable you to hit the water anytime during camp.
It is also recommended that you purchase the ski Ski Bromont mountain bike park pass as this will give riders the ability to use the lift to access terrain at anytime.
What about transportation?
You are responsible for bringing your child to camp on arrival day however you can purchase return transportation to Montreal for the following Friday for 30$. The meeting place for return transport is at Martin Swiss Cycle. 313 Victoria, in westmount
What happens if it rains? Will the camp still go ahead?
Under normal circumstances, Dirt Camp is still all-systems-go in the rain. Normally we use the rain to practice in the slippery riding conditions. Be sure to bring appropriate clothing (a waterproof rain shell and change of shoes) so that you’re as dry, warm, and comfortable as possible. We also use rain days to learn mechanical.
What are the accommodations like at Dirt Camp?
Dirt Camp provides its campers with clean, dry rooms with proper beds, bathrooms and a number of relaxing spaces inside and out.
Do all kids sleep in one big room?
Most kids share the upper floor but younger kids sleep in a smaller room on the main level.
Can I change weeks if I am already registered?
Provided there is room in the other session, you are welcome to change at any time.
What is the ratio of instructors to campers?
Normal weeks will have, on average, 6 campers per instructor or less. DH weeks will often have 4 campers per instructor.
Will campers be able to ride on their own at Bromont and with their friends?
Once we have shown the mountain to the campers and have seen their riding skill level and their knowledge of the basic trails of the mountain, campers are aloud to ride without instructors on pre-approved trails. Campers must travel in groups of 2 or more and will be required to stick to a set of trails pre-determined by their instructor.
What are the things I need to bring?
-Full Finger Bike Gloves
-Shin and knee pads!!!
-Regular Cycling Helmet or Skate helmet or BMX helmet
-Medical insurance card or Photocopy of card
-Sleeping bag and pillow
-Towel
-Rain gear, change of clothes and extra shoes!
-Shorts (cycling or regular)
-Repair kit and extra tube (optional)
-Water bottle
-Bathing suit
The following objects are allowed: -Flashlights, Tools, Small Radio, Alarm Clock, Movies (G rated)
Skill Levels
How do you determine my skill level and decide which group I ride with during camp?
Very soon after arrival, the Dirt Camp staff evaluate skill level of every camper; we'll look at descending, trials, cornering, climbing, braking and jumping. Strengths and weaknesses are reviewed and campers are ranked on a 1-5 scale, 1 is beginner and 5 is expert. We use all this information to place campers in the right group. If your skills level improves during camp, we will switch you to a higher group.
Is there a chance I am too much of a beginner for this camp?
NO. All riders have a place at Dirt Camp and everyone has a chance to improve greatly during the week. EVERYONE is welcome.
Will this camp be challenging enough if I’m an advanced rider?
Anyone who rides a mountain bike will find a chance to throw down their own personal gauntlet at Dirt Camp. Many advanced riders return to camp, year after year, partly to hone their skills and also just to ride with the crew. We have tons of stunts, drops, dirt jumps, berms, gap jumps and North shore style ladder bridges on our site that can challenge any rider.
How many days will we be riding at Bromont?
Normal weeks visit Bromont twice; some will do 1 day at Bromont and one day at TAZ montreal. This will depend on the weather and our shedule for the given week. DH weeks ride Bromont 4 times a week.
Equipment
What kind of bike do I need to bring?
You need to bring a mountain bike that fits you and is in good working condition, generally in a state that would make your bike mechanic proud.
You'll want to be on a bike that has front suspension; rear suspension is an added bonus. Having a quick release on your seat post is also really useful, it makes raising and lowering your saddle during the skill sessions and rides that much quicker. If you don't have one already, you might want to consider getting one before camp, or buying one on the first morning.
If you have two bikes at home, you can bring both. Commonly, we see downhill, freeride, dirt jumping and cross country bikes.
Should I bring both my regular and full-face helmet?
Yes. Both are very useful in camp. If you have both, you'll want to bring your full-face for downhill days and your regular helmet for on-site and skate park days.
The “What to Bring” section suggests flat pedals. I ride with clipless pedals all the time, and feel that I won’t ride as well without them as I’m used to being “attached” to my bike. Should I really switch my pedals and shoes for the weekend?
We like everyone to be learning bike skills on flat pedals, as much as possible. It's the way to proper technique and also the safest.
Flat pedals allow you to abort from the bike when things go wrong. When learning how to drop off a large obstacle, you want to make sure you can get off the back of your bike quickly. When learning to ride on elevated planks you want a wider platform under your feet for balance and, again, the opportunity to get off your bike super fast. Flat pedals also facilitate the newer 'moto-style' cornering technique that has recently been popularized by some of the fastest riders in the world, including Sam Hill of Monster Energy/Specialized.
What demo equipment will you have available at the camp?
At camp we rent Specialized bikes, see the 'Gear Rental' tab at the top of this page for for more info. You can reserve your equipment when you register for camp.
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Dirt Camp is an English Immersion camp The staff at Dirt Camp is mostly English speaking. We all speak French too but the camp is an opportunity to learn English while learning to mountain bike; why not. Inherently the sport of mountain biking is English. Because so much of its roots come from the US, much of the pros are either English from England, Australian, Canadian and again American, the sport, the equipment, the magazines and the coverage are of the most part English. When we say Immersion, we mean that we speak in English as a group, at meal times and in the field. More specific instructions are given in both languages to make sure the campers understand important information. In the Shop, Phil Lemaistre who is English, isn’t shy to use his native tongue to explain repair methods, to instruct his clinic or simply to get people out of his way.
The Goal here is to take the opportunity of mountain biking for kids to learn English. Dirt camp is a place where amazing things happen everyday and the language is an easy thing to go with it. We mix the French and English so much, sometimes we forget what language we’re supposed to be speaking. We mix the two as a way to introduce words, to get kids going on a basic vocabulary. We use expressions and jokes to break through. Then they start hearing the same words over and over again and before you know it, they are using them too. Eventually, they will ask a question in English because they really need their bike fixed and often, Phil will not accept the request in French. HA!
“It always bothered me to have language barriers between me and other kids when I was in school, on teams or even on my bike”. I always wanted to create something like Dirt Camp but specifically with language immersion so that everyone was equal and no one felt any different as a result of English or French”
Jeff Silas
The Director, Jeff Silas, his right hand mechanic Phil Lemaistre, jump specialist Austin de St. Croix, Special guide and instructor Alex Gabriel and others are all English and will do their best to make Dirt Camp more than bilingual.
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The sleep away camps is the real deal. The original Dirt Camp. This is where they make friends, laugh together as a group and develop true bonds. Sleep away camps are where kids grow independence, develop character and learn to be their own person. The day camps serve a great purpose but there is nothing like sleeping away.
About us:
Dirt Camp started as a small mountain bike camp with a handful of important qualities: small group size, individual attention, proper morals and ethics, a healthy lifestyle and an enthusiastic interest in showing kids a really good time.
What developed over time (and continues to change and grow every day) was a camp program that molded itself in the interest of downhill mountain bike techniques and activities. We feel that the skills developped on the DH course translate the best to all of the disciplines of mountain biking; the skills learned at Dirt Camp will last a lifetime. Eastern Canada offers many places to ride a mountain bike, and Dirt Camp is prepared to create activities, build features and drive for hours to deliver the absolute best mountain bike.
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For 3 years now, Dirt Camp offers day camps that combine with the sleep away camps for cool experience. Groups are evaluated by skill level and age and put into groups that have similar age and abilities. We welcome kids 8-16 to participate in our day camps.
Dirt Camp day camps will take place at Bromont for the following weeks. During these weeks the camp will explore the many facets of mountain biking: Cornering, Jumping, descending, trails, balance and more. Other activities will include swimming, water park, group games and other outings.
Dirt Camp day camps are designed to introduce and develop young mountain bikers from Beginner to intermediate and finally to advanced. In these day camp sessions, we will cover all the basics of mountain biking. We’ll look at the principles of cross country, downhill, BMX and Trials. We will use the wide variety of terrain Ski Bromont has to offer and take kids from every level to the one above it.
Participants are welcome to bring their lunches or purchase ours for 30$/week.
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Dirt Camp dates are now posted. Summer camp activities include mountain biking naturally and BMX, however the parc aquatique de Bromont is an important component of our day. We use the water-park to cool down between the morning and afternoon sessions. We also use it sometimes before dinner.
Check out www.dirtcamp.ca for details.
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Lodging at Bromont is provided by the Club de Ski de Bromont. The Club de ski building sleeps 25 campers plus staff. The location of the building is what makes it so key. Located right on the mountain at 82 Ch. De Pentes, right above the mountain chalet and cafeteria.
This location gives us the camp the ability to get on the mountain at any time and for any length of time. Bromont as a mountain has many facets and aspects. We use all parts of the terrain to teach the different aspects of camp. You’ll find us in the 21 for drifting, the 6 for handling skill and the 19 for race training.
The Mountain of Bromont provides a huge playground for our camps. With our in depth knowledge of the mountain and it’s large network of trails the staff can best engineer progressive mountain bike teaching and the ideal environments.
The Location also gives us immediate access to the ski bromont water park. Campers use the water park once and sometimes twice a day to cool off.
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Dirt Camp mountain bike camps have just received the newest and greatest bikes to support the camp. We are now ridding the 2013 Specialized Status. Here are some neat points about the Status:
M4 alloy, 200mm-travel FSR frame with 1.5" head tube, full-cartridge bearing pivots and ISCG mounts makes the Status ready to handled the most technical descents
Custom X-Fusion Vector R coil rear shock with adjustable rebound works with the bike's FSR design to keep the rear wheel planted for aggressive riding
X-Fusion Vengeance coil-sprung fork with tapered alloy steerer tube, 170mm of travel, adjustable rebound control and 20mm thru-axle makes a plush fork that tracks through technical terrain
P-Disc rim is 32mm-wide and lace to Specialized Hi Lo disc hubs with 36 stainless spokes to a 20mm thru-axle in the front, robust to handle technical downhill terrain
Specialized Butcher SX 2.3" dual-compound front tire for premium traction on challenging terrain
Alloy platform pedals with molded pins offer grip and reliability for riders pushing the boundaries
The 750mm-wide Specialized DH low-rise handlebar is super wide to control the toughest conditions
All-new Sip Grip, a lock-on, Aramid infused, half-waffle MTB grip boosts durability, comfort and control
Avid Elixir 1 hydraulic disc brakes with HS-1 rotor, tool-less reach adjust and metallic pads keeps speed in check.
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