
ADULT AYR ACADEMY
Wish you could be a kid again? Here is your chance! Take an Adult Ayr Academy session this season.
About Adult Ayr:
Take your riding to the next level with this 3-day camp featuring Highland’s professional coaches and guest pro riders made up of today’s top athletes. Each session, we see a wide range of men and women campers. Adult Ayr Academy caters to both experienced park riders and cross country mountain bikers who are new to bike park riding. Our expert staff will help you refine your skills to develop you as a rider. No matter your ability level, if you like to ride we can teach you to do it better and more safely.
Every session of Adult Ayr Academy starts with a focus on mountain bike core skills. Day one begins with introductions, bike checks, and riding positions. Building on a solid foundation, we’ll turn the focus to advanced cornering techniques, wheel lifts, jumps, and drops for the weekend. If you want to learn how to hit some of Highland’s signature features, we will focus on the skill set needed to conquer them!
- Ages 21 and up
- 3 meals a day included in camp price
- Lift and park access included in camp price
- Overnight accommodations available onsite — inquire via email
Please email camps@highlandmountain.com with any questions about Adult Ayr!
2023 Session Dates:
May 27th – 29th
Saturday, Sunday, Monday (Memorial Day)
Coaches: Ben Tufford, Kevin Owens, Chris Raeber, Luca Cometti, Jon Simek, Arlin Goss
June 2nd – 4th
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Coaches: Ben Tufford, Kevin Owens, Chris Raeber, Glenn Davis, Arlin Goss, TBA
September 2nd – 4th
Saturday, Sunday, Monday (Labor Day)
Coaches: Luca Cometti, Ben Tufford, Kevin Owens
September 8th – 10th
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Coaches: Luca Cometti, Ben Tufford, Kevin Owens
DAILY SCHEDULE
DAY ONE
- 8:00am–8:30am | Check-in at Adult Ayr Academy desk in front of main lodge
- 8:00am–9:00am | Continental breakfast at the outdoor Adult Ayr complex
- 9:00am-9:20am | Warmup and activation
- 9:20am-10:00am | Weekend goal review & group assignments
- 10:00am-12:30pm | Morning riding: fundamental skills & trail exploration
- 12:30pm-1:30pm | Lunch
- 1:30pm-5:00pm | Afternoon riding: freeride with skills focus and video capture segment
- 5:00pm-6:00pm | Groups reconvene at the outdoor Adult Ayr complex
- 6:00pm–7:00pm | Dinner
- 7:00pm- 8:00pm | Après (optional)
DAY TWO
- 8:00am–9:00am | Check-in & breakfast at the outdoor Adult Ayr complex
- 9:00am-9:20am | Warmup and activation
- 9:30am-12:30pm | Morning riding: advanced skills & terrain application with photo review
- 12:30pm-1:30pm | Lunch
- 1:30pm-5:00pm | Afternoon riding: freeride with terrain focus & video capture
- 5:00pm-6:00pm | Groups reconvene at the outdoor Adult Ayr complex
- 6:00pm–7:00pm | Dinner
- 7:00pm-8:00pm | Après (optional)
DAY THREE
- 8:00–9:00am | Check-in & breakfast at the outdoor Adult Ayr complex
- 9:00am-9:20am | Warmup and activation
- 9:30am-12:30pm | Morning riding: advanced skills, terrain application & video
- 12:30pm-1:30pm | Lunch
- 1:30pm-4:30pm | Afternoon riding: freeride with terrain focus
- 4:30pm-5:30pm | Groups reconvene at the outdoor Adult Ayr complex
- 5:30pm | Dinner (Optional)
*Schedule subject to change based on weather and participants
Pricing
Camp Only | $985
Enroll before January 1 and save $100
3-Day Enduro Bike Rental Add-On | $306
Includes safety equipment.
3-Day DH Bike Rental Add-On | $366
Includes safety equipment.
Thank you so much for putting on such a high level of Adult Ayr Camp. Your attention to detail and passion show in all you do. I learned so much and hope to return for more instruction. Highland Camps are a wonderful source of progression and I am thankful for the experience.
Thanks so much for an incredible weekend of progression and fun. I’ve gotten to ride a few times since and am stoked on how I’m riding after the instruction of the weekend. There’s no question you’ll be getting some sign-ups from my riding buddies that want to see the same progress (and want to catch back up! haha).
Wanted to take a minute to say thank you again. These last three days were absolutely incredible and completely changed my outlook on what’s possible on a bike. Your coaching not only helped my technical goals, but also helped me understand the power of the mental game!