Our Story
Built by Riders, for Riders
Ultra MTB Camp started with a single week in Whistler and a belief that great coaching changes everything. Twelve years later, we've helped over 500 riders find their edge.
How It Started
In 2014, head coach Marcus Reid ran a five-day skills camp out of a rented van in Whistler with eight riders and a whiteboard. The idea was simple: stop guessing at technique and start building it deliberately, one skill at a time.
Word spread fast. By 2016 we'd added Revelstoke. By 2019, Canmore and Squamish. Today Ultra MTB Camp runs 30+ sessions per summer across four world-class venues, with a coaching team that has competed at the highest levels of enduro, downhill, and cross-country racing.
We're not a drop-in bike park experience. Every session is structured, coached, and filmed. Riders leave with a clear picture of what they improved and exactly what to work on next.
12
Years
Running camps since 2014
500+
Riders
Coached across all programs
4
Locations
World-class BC & AB venues
98%
Return Rate
Riders who come back
Our Coaching Philosophy
Deliberate Practice
Every drill has a purpose. We break complex skills into components, build them in isolation, then reconnect them on trail. No guesswork.
Video Analysis
Every rider gets filmed daily. Watching yourself ride is the fastest feedback loop in the sport — we use it every single day.
Small Groups
Maximum 6 riders per coach. You're not watching from the back of a pack — you're getting eyes-on attention every run.
Terrain Progression
We match terrain to skill level and push the boundary incrementally. No one gets thrown in the deep end. Everyone gets challenged.
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Head Coach & Founder
Marcus Reid
Marcus has been riding and racing mountain bikes for 22 years. A former BC Enduro Series podium finisher, he holds a Level 3 PMBIA certification and has coached over 400 individual riders. He founded Ultra MTB Camp in 2014 after a decade of frustration with camps that prioritized volume over technique.
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- PMBIA Level 3 Certified
- BC Enduro Series — 3× podium
- 22 years riding & racing
- 400+ riders coached
Senior Coach — Teen Programs
Sasha Kowalski
Sasha grew up racing junior downhill in Quebec before moving to Squamish to pursue coaching full-time. She specialises in working with younger riders, with a focus on building confidence alongside technical skill. Her sessions are known for being high-energy, structured, and genuinely fun.
about.credentials
- PMBIA Level 2 Certified
- Junior DH Racing — National Top 10
- Youth coaching specialist
- 5 seasons with Ultra MTB Camp
Senior Coach — Adult Programs
Devon Park
Devon is a Revelstoke local and former BC Cup XC racer who transitioned into coaching after a decade of competitive riding. He leads all adult programs in Revelstoke and Canmore, with a particular focus on high-alpine terrain, fitness-based riding, and enduro race craft.
about.credentials
- PMBIA Level 2 Certified
- BC Cup XC — multiple podiums
- Revelstoke local & trail builder
- 6 seasons with Ultra MTB Camp
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