Program Information
CSAT’s Mountain Bike Program helps young athletes develop the skills and confidence to ride the variety of trails found amongst Hood River and the Columbia River Gorge. We emphasize positive interactions, a growth mindset, and trail stewardship.
Each session will consists of a small team of riders with similar skill levels and top level coaching on all aspects of mountain biking. We coach basic MTB skills such as body position, balance, braking, and pedal cadence and build to more advanced skills such jumps, drops, tech, and high speed cornering
For Hood River mountain bike programs, Post Canyon is our primary stomping ground, with Enduro groups exploring other locations depending on conditions and goals of a group.
Our goal for is each rider to develop strong mountain bike skills, confidence, and cultivate passion for outdoor recreation.
Fall After School MTB Programs
CSAT’s Fall After School MTB Programs focus on skill development, exploration, and creating a positive team atmosphere. Utilizing a small rider to coach ratio (7:1), our PMBI and BICP certified coaching staff focuses on developing a team environment while growing each rider’s MTB skills and confidence.
We emphasize camaraderie, goal setting, and a growth-mindset to help each individual rider become not only a better mountain biker, but a more thoughtful rider. All programs include a MTB jersey. Teams are organized by rider’s age and ability. All Oregon based programs include athlete van pickup and Post Canyon shuttle directly after school ends. Call Program Director Shana Sweitzer (541-490-7575) if you have any questions about what ability group is best for your athlete.
Spring After School MTB Programs
CSAT’s after school Spring MTB programs in Hood River focus on skill development, exploration, and creating a positive team atmosphere. Utilizing a small rider to coach ratio (7:1), our PMBI certified coaching staff focuses on developing a team environment while growing each rider’s MTB skills and confidence.
CSAT will offer school van pickup at Hood River Elementary and Middle Schools. Parent pickup is the bottom of Post Canyon Road, where the pavement turns to dirt. If groups are riding outside of Post Canyon coaches will coordinate were pickup is.
SUMMER MTB CAMP
CSAT will not be hosting summer camps for 2026.
