Mountain Bike Private Lesson Instructors

Choosing the right instructor is key to unlocking your mountain bike potential. That's why we've gathered a team of the most highly experienced, qualified, and well trained instructors in the mountain bike mecca of Western North Carolina.

But with so many awesome coaches to choose from, where do you start? Don’t worry, shredder-in-training, we've got you covered.

Here's how to find your perfect match:

  • Know your skill level: Are you new to riding and need help getting started? Are you primarily riding the easier beginner level trails and starting to venture into more intermediate terrain? Maybe you’ve been riding for a while and want to unlock those advanced features? You could even be an expert level rider wanting to really refine your technique for high performance.

  • Consider your goals: Want to unlock new terrain or figure out how to ride certain features better? Perhaps you have specific skills you need help with, like cornering or jumping. Maybe you just want to improve in general and need a professional MTB instructor to analyze your riding and guide improvement in your weakest links.

  • Read instructor profiles: Get to know each coach’s teaching style and specialties. Do they have previous experience working with riders like you? What types of riders or topics do they typically love coaching? Consider their experience and ability to be great teachers before considering their personal riding ability or style.

  • Check credentials: All of our coaches are certified by the PMBIA and teach within the scope of practice of their certification. We have coaches that represent all four levels of certification, with experience and training to work with riders at any level, in any terrain, at any age. All of our coaches also maintain emergency first-aid certifications at the “wilderness first-aid” or '“wilderness first-responder” levels.

  • Don’t be shy! Need help finding a match? Email, Text, or Call us and we’d be happy to discuss your needs and options.

Find YOUR Perfect Mountain Bike Skills Instructor Here

Josh Whitmore - Owner / Head Coach

  • Certified PMBIA Level 3 (aiming to finish level 4 in 2024) and serves as an instructor-trainer for levels 1-3

  • Coaches full-time, year-round

  • 25+ years experience teaching mountain biking

  • One of the most highly sought-after instructors in the field

  • Teaches everyone from total beginners to professional gravity and cross-country athletes


Whitney Houck Mountain Bike Instructor

Whitney Houck

  • Certified PMBIA Level 2 Air Instructor

  • Works with beginner to advanced riders including introduction to jumping and advanced trail riding including cornering and tech

  • Mountain biking since 2007 and coaching since 2019

  • Retired Coast Guard Commander with specialty in training members and managing a technical training center


Tiffany Litsey Mountain Bike Instructor

Tiffany Litsey

  • Certified PMBIA Level 2 Air Instructor

  • Works with beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders in all terrain including Jumps and Drops

  • 20+ years of riding experience combined with a background as a Crossfit instructor


Kristian Jackson

  • Holds THE highest level of certification available for MTB instructors (PMBIA Level 4)

  • Full-Time educator, coaches MTB and is a Professor in Recreation Management at Appalachian State University

  • 25+ years experience teaching mountain biking

  • Teaches everyone from total beginners to professional gravity and cross-country athletes