powderpilot
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If she wants to meet some girls to ride with, the ladies ride in Revelstoke is a great place to do that. The ride was cancelled last year, but I'm glad to see Kathy is back at it this year!!!
The thing about women riders that I notice is they are very nurturing and willing to help and coach. Some guys are good at teaching as well, but we just can't ride like most guys do. I watch a lot of guys muscle their sleds around with a lot of arm strength and that just doesn't work for most women.
If you are looking to learn serious mountain riding skills, there a ton of people teaching now. As far as women specific, Julianne is the only one I know of in Canada.
I'm sure the betties could teach you some basic skills. It seems like they've created a non intimidating environment for women and newbie riders. Just be prepared to get sucked into the whole betties club thing, it's not for everyone.
Lastly, if you are riding with couples, have her ask one of the better riding females if she can follow her. I get this all the time on the hill and it works really well. You'll have someone keeping an eye on your old lady while teaching her skills at the same time. Plus you'll be free to tear it up!
Like I said, most women are open to teaching and are very good at it. Try getting out with some couples, so she is not the only girl, or always the weakest rider in the group. I hope she enjoys riding as much as the rest of us girls on here!!!
The thing about women riders that I notice is they are very nurturing and willing to help and coach. Some guys are good at teaching as well, but we just can't ride like most guys do. I watch a lot of guys muscle their sleds around with a lot of arm strength and that just doesn't work for most women.
If you are looking to learn serious mountain riding skills, there a ton of people teaching now. As far as women specific, Julianne is the only one I know of in Canada.
I'm sure the betties could teach you some basic skills. It seems like they've created a non intimidating environment for women and newbie riders. Just be prepared to get sucked into the whole betties club thing, it's not for everyone.
Lastly, if you are riding with couples, have her ask one of the better riding females if she can follow her. I get this all the time on the hill and it works really well. You'll have someone keeping an eye on your old lady while teaching her skills at the same time. Plus you'll be free to tear it up!
Like I said, most women are open to teaching and are very good at it. Try getting out with some couples, so she is not the only girl, or always the weakest rider in the group. I hope she enjoys riding as much as the rest of us girls on here!!!