Women's Foundations Camp
Beginner Friendly
Build confidence, build skills, and ride together. This Fundamentals Camp is ideal for riders who are new to the Bike Park environment and want to build confidence on trails.
Women's Foundations Camp
This 2-day camp is designed for women who are ready to build real skills and real confidence on the bike in a downhill environment.
Whether you're brand new to gravity riding or you've been at it for a few seasons and want to break through a plateau, this two-day camp will have you ready to tackle big berms and quick descents, while building community amongst fellow riders.
Set on Sugarloaf's enduro trails, this camp pairs solid technical coaching in a supportive group setting, fostering confidence while building stoke.
For female riders who are either new to gravity riding, returning after a break, or ready to take their mountain biking to the next level, learning to finally trust your bike on bigger terrain. This foundations-based program is designed to meet you where you are.
Coached by Level 1 MTB Coach and Psychologist Annie Craig, this camp is especially built for riders who feel as though they've hit a mental block as much as a technical one.
10-12 PM: Morning Fundamentals
- Bike setup, body position, and rider observations
- Balance and control on the trail — identifying (and breaking) habits that hold you back
- Braking, body positioning, and reading the trail
12-1 PM: Break for Lunch
1-4 PM: Afternoon Progression
- Cornering mechanics—a step-by-step approach to smoother, more confident turns
End of Day: Wrap-Up
- Enjoy a complimentary post-ride beverage at the Widowmaker to chat and recap the day
10-12 PM: Morning Fundamentals
- Review and build on day 1 basics by hitting the trails and practicing rolling lunges and descending body positioning
12-1 PM: Break for Lunch
1-4 PM: Afternoon Progression
- Building on cornering mechanics and practicing basic maneuvers, including wheel lifts
End of Day: Wrap-Up
- Enjoy a complimentary post-ride beverage at the Widowmaker to chat and recap the day
- Helmets are required on all downhill mountain biking trails. Full-face helmets, knee, and elbow pads are strongly recommended. Rentals are available by the day.
- Wheels must be a minimum of 20 inches. Fat tire bikes are not permitted.
- Bikes must have front suspension at a minimum. Full suspension is strongly recommended.
- Bikes are required to have front and rear disc brakes. Coaster brakes or rim brakes are not allowed.
Bike and gear rentals are available by the day from Sugarloaf Bike Shop. Advance reservations are recommended.
When it comes to downhill biking, choose clothing that offers comfort, mobility, and protection.
- Wear comfortable, athletic clothing that protects against the elements while on the chairlift and trails
- Avoid loose, baggy clothing
- Closed-toe shoes are required—no sandals, flip-flops, or other open footwear
- Flat soles with grip work best
- Gloves are recommended for grip, comfort, and protection
- Eye protection, including sunglasses and clear lenses, helps to keep dirt, bugs, and debris out of the eyes
Riding clothing and protective gear is available to purchase in advance at Downhill Supply Co. and Sugarloaf Bike Shop.
Riders must have an active 2026/27 MTB Season pass or purchase a 2-day lift ticket add-on, available for purchase at checkout for an additional $30 per person.
Meet Your Instructor
Annie has been a professional mountain bike coach for nearly seven years. She learned to ride in the Pacific Northwest and coached with Ladies AllRide before landing in Carrabassett Valley, Maine, where she now calls Sugarloaf's enduro trails her backyard (trails she helped build alongside her husband).
Annie also works full-time as a psychologist specializing in sports-based trauma. That dual expertise is what sets her coaching apart—she doesn't just teach technique, she understands the fear and confidence blocks that hold riders back, and how to help you move through them. Riders leave her sessions not just riding better, but thinking differently about what they're capable of.