After the successful 2011 and 2012 editions, the Dakine Freeride Camps will take place in an expanded form this year. Instead of two as before, Dakine is now offering three camps. They will take place on Saturdays and Sundays on August 17/18, August 24/25 and October 12/13. In addition to Flims, where the camps have previously taken place, two other popular bike destinations will be added. These are Lenzerheide, also in Graubünden, and Verbier in the Valais Alps.

The aim of the Dakine Freeride Camps is to improve your biking skills and achieve the best for you personally. The workshops focus on technique, self-confidence, safety and, above all, the joy of riding in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. As before, the coaches are professionals from the bike scene. Participants can look forward to professional tips from René Wildhaber, Alban Aubert and Katja Rupf, for example.Experienced participants are divided into groups according to their level. Beginner groups are available for beginners who have found freeriding fun or would like to try it out. This means that greenhorns can also take their first steps on the bike. Women who prefer to train with their peers can sign up for the "Ladies only" group. They can enjoy the coaching sessions without any pressure from the men's world.Thanks to strong cooperation between Dakine and the bike destinations, the costs of the camps are kept very moderate. The all-inclusive package includes an overnight stay including breakfast and dinner, all mountain railway tickets and the 2-day workshop. If you don't have a bike that meets the requirements or any other necessary equipment, you can rent it at a preferential price.

The details of the camps at a glance:

Camp 1 in Flims, August 17/18:

• 1 overnight stay at the Wellness Hotel Arena Flims with half board (breakfast and dinner), incl. wellness. www.arenaflims.ch
• All necessary mountain railway tickets
• 2-day workshop with professional coaches (2 training sessions per day in the morning and afternoon)
• Price: from CHF 229 per person in a double room or CHF 259 in a single room (an additional night can be booked on request)
• Material rental (if required): from CHF 182 for 2 days
• Lunch will be organized, but is not included in the price!
• Coaches: Katja Rupf, Dario Linder, Lukas Keller, René Wildhaber

Camp 2 in Lenzerheide, August 24/25 (NEW!)

• 1 overnight stay at the Hotel Alpina with half board (breakfast and dinner). www.hotelalpinaparpan.ch
• All necessary mountain railway tickets
• 2-day workshop with professional coaches (2 training sessions per day in the morning and afternoon)
• Price: from CHF 229 per person in a double room or CHF 259 in a single room (an additional night can be booked on request)
• Material rental (if required): from CHF 182 for 2 days
• Lunch will be organized, but is not included in the price!
• Coaches: Katja Rupf, Dario Linder, Lukas Keller, René Wildhaber, Alban Aubert

Camp 3 in Verbier, October 12/13, 2013 (NEW!)

• 1 night at the Hotel De la Poste with half board (breakfast and dinner). www.hotelposteverbier.ch
• All necessary mountain railway tickets
• 2-day workshop with professional coaches (2 training sessions per day in the morning and afternoon)
• Price: from CHF 229 per person in a double room or CHF 259 in a single room (an additional night can be booked on request)
• Material rental (if required): from CHF 182 for 2 days
• Lunch will be organized, but is not included in the price!
• Coaches: Michael Bähler, Fabrice "Trifon" Tirefort, Marius Pccolat, Brice Cantenot from the Bikepark Verbier

These are some of the professional coaches:

• René Wildhaber, Team Rider Dakine International, multiple winner of international freeride and downhill competitions (Trailfox, Megavalanche). In his current project "Buffalo Soldiers", he is following in the footsteps of his biking ancestors. Motivated and calm coach.
  www.renewildhaber.ch
• Alban Aubert, freerider and downhill record holder, coach of the Swiss downhill team for 2 years. Although his reputation extends far beyond French-speaking Switzerland, he has kept his feet firmly on the ground.
  www.albanaubert.com
• Michael Bähler, successful racer in the IXS Cup and owner of the bike store "one80" in Orpund near Biel. A bike scene insider who is used to dealing with groups and is happy to pass on his knowledge.
  www.one80-shop.ch/teams
• Katja Rupf is one of the Trek Gravity Girls and rides in the Dakine Bike Team. Experienced competition participant and versatile mountain biker. Very motivated and upbeat coach.
  www.trekgravitygirls.com