Private Lesson - Kanuga Jumps or Drops

• Choose this lesson if you are looking for private instruction specifically for Jumps or Drops.

• All level riders can take this lesson, whether this is your first time getting your tires off the ground or if you have regularly been riding jump lines (like Tortuga at Kanuga) but want to jump with more control or style!

• Choose one of our other private lessons for trail riding if you want to work on things like cornering, handling more technical trails, or the essentials like body position, braking, etc.

This lesson requires the coach to be a certified “Air Instructor” through the GSMBC or PMBIA. Level 2 or higher certified coaches have gone through specific training and evaluation on teaching jumps and drops. This ensures they follow proven teaching techniques, excellent risk management, and ability to offer accurate feedback to help you progress in a safe, intentional, and controlled way.

You can choose between our Head Coach - Josh Whitmore or other certified “Air Instructors” in the availability calendars below.

• We’ll start by listening to your specific goals with jumps or drops, do a skills assessment to understand your current ability, then design a custom lesson that will help you reach your goals.

• We typically do an assessment and possible makeover with some fundamentals in the grass field or practice jumps / drops in our skills area. Then we start practicing and applying on the lower jump lines. We can also use the trails “First in Flight” and “Tortuga”.

• Expect LOTS of practice time, drills, and plenty of feedback/video analysis to help you progress.

In additional to the cost of instruction, you'll need to purchase a day pass or membership to Ride Kanuga separately at their website www.ridekanuga.com or in person when you arrive at our Adventure Center.

Required for this lesson:

• Day-pass or membership to Ride Kanuga. If you don't already have one, purchase separately at www.ridekanuga.com or in person at the Adventure Shop when you arrive.

• A bicycle in good working order. You can bring your own bike (regular mountain bike, eBike, or dirt jumper) or rent an eBike separately from the shop at Ride Kanuga.

• Helmets are required, full-face or half shell are acceptable

• Water and food to last the duration of your lesson

• Closed toe shoes (no sandals, flip-flops, or crocs)

Optional (but highly recommended) equipment:

• Knee Pads

• Elbow Pads

• Gloves

• Full Face Helmet