TESTIMONIALS

Find our most recent testimonials on google! For testimonials from 2016-2022, read below.

“I just wanted to let you know that our daughter Erin Jamar used her Christmas gift certificate to attend yesterday’s biking class. She called so excited and happy. Erin said the course was great, as was the instructor. More importantly, she said the class helped with her confidence in biking. Thank you for providing her with such a great experience. Now she is trying to figure out to budget for a new bike!!!” Sue and Tom about their daughter, Erin (7/23)

“So Sophia just came home from teams practice and I have never seen her so excited. She said you helped her so much that she is now “insane on downhills”.  Says she was landing jumps cleanly and berms were so much fun. Also used a dropper so much “because I now know how to use it!”  Job well done Erica!” F.W. about his teenager (9/22)

“The Women in the Mountains coaches helped me gain skills and confidence needed to further my mountain bike fun!
They have a way of teaching that is super friendly, never judgmental and breaks down the basics of the moves. I can’t wait to take another clinic from them and learn more!” Debora A .(11/22)

“What a great way to spend the day! I've been riding on a more regular basis for a few years and this class definitely helped me to ride safer and showed me what I was doing wrong - which made my riding so much more enjoyable! Coach Jen was a great mentor! She's patient and is great at explaining the physics of riding! Thank you for inspiring me!” Dina H. (11/22)

“If you are new to mountain biking or a long time rider, I am here to tell you that the Women in the Mountains clinics will change the way you ride for the better…and safer (even if that’s not the correct wording, y’all know what I mean). The instructors are so knowledgeable and incredibly helpful as they teach you a new skill, and then have you practice that new skill doing drills that incorporate it. To add great practice to good, they then take you on trails where you practice the skills on real terrain. They video you and analyze your form and truly assist you in becoming a better rider…oh, and did I mention safer rider too? Stop just thinking that one of these clinics might be helpful and make the decision to change your mountain biking abilities forever by registering for a clinic today. I am most certainly glad that I did!!! Thank you to the ladies I rode with and to Shelly and a huge shoutout and sincere thanks to Jen for being such a caring and “real” coach!” Kris S. (11/22)

“Amazing instruction and excellent organization from 3 different coaches with this women powered business through 2 clinics, one private, and an online course!” Dre C. (10/22)

“Amazing experience at the Brand New Mountain Bikers clinic! Coach Cheryl was a joy to work with! She was so patient, knowledgable, encouraging, and inspiring! I now feel comfortable, confident, and safe on my new bike! Thanks Cheryl and Women in the Mountains!” Shanna N. (10/22)

“Thank you so much for the amazing clinic with Shelly last Friday! It was so unbelievably helpful! I loved working with her and I am loving the improvements I’m making in my riding technique!! I love your company, your mission and what you stand for. Thank you!!” Lori H. (10/22)

“Erica! I just wanted to thank you again for today. I am absolutely giddy about how much I learned- I’m seriously on cloud 9!! I stayed and worked on dropping that drop we worked on and I did that one you said was a good one to work on on that little jump line. I did them both about 4 or 5 more times and they are feeling sooo good! I practiced my corners a handful of times too and they are feeling better and better. I’m simply amazed at how much you were able to teach me in our short time together. You are amazing Thank you thank you thank you.
Yay!!!! Thank you SO MUCH!!!! It is so insanely helpful to watch myself and be able to see the things I do wrong and right. (Then a few days later) I went back yesterday and practiced those drops again. I didn’t hit them every time. But I could totally feel it when I didn’t get them right on. I would just get to the flat spots and practice the load, explode/back motion a few times, then I could get it every time after that! I am still so amazed at how much you taught me in our time together.” Ashely M. (10/22)

“I meant to tell you that our session with Jen last week was amazing! She is such a patient and fun coach and knows how to teach in a way that helps us easily remember different techniques. Kayla and I are already applying what we learned to the trails and have a lot more practice to do, but I for one already feel 100x safer than I did before. Thank you!!!” Jacqueline S. (10/22)

“Thank you again for doing what you and your team do! Kaitlin crushed Moab and we convinced her to do The Whole Enchilada. Best part of the week was turning around seeing her tackle technical descents like a pro. She’s a completely different mountain biker. Y’all are the best!” Max, Kaitlin’s boyfriend (9/22)

“I wanted to say thank you for allowing me to attend the "Into to Jumps, drops, & air" clinc a couple weeks ago after taking the Intermediate clinc in June. We had a great time! Jen is a great coach! I just wish I wasn't so much of a chicken! My old brain is scared to learn new tricks. Anyways, always a fabulous day in the mountains & on the bike. Thanks for all you do!” Jodi C. (9/22)

“Shelly was an excellent instructor. She gave us confidence to push beyond our comfort zone. This beginner class with trail ride is worth doing again. So much to take in. Having an instructor like Shelly guide you through proper form and how to use your bike and body together makes a huge difference. Thanks team. You’re all awesome!” Amanda K. (7/22)

“I wish I had signed up for a full day clinic YEARS ago! It's easy to pick up every bad habit in the book when you are "taught" how to mountain bike by friends and family. The day long intermediate clinic completely changed my riding for the better. I now know how to deliberately move my bike through drops as opposed to just riding it through whatever terrain, and I have improved in my cornering. I hope to take another clinic by the end of the summer. Thank you so much, Erica, Jen, and Women in the Mountains team!” Nikki B. (6/22)

“I just wanted to say that I learned so much at the Brand New Mountain Biker clinic! Jen was so helpful and made learning mountain biking seem accessible, fun, and possible. It is an intimidating sport to get into, and from start to finish, Jen made the process an awesome one. I’ve already signed up for my next clinic with Women In the Mountains and can’t wait to learn more and gain more confidence on the bike!” Christine W. (6/22)

“Three reasons why you should DEFINITELY train with Women in the Mountains...
1. AMAZING COACHES - Not only are the coaches expert riders, they are super friendly, motivating, kind, and you can tell they've thoroughly thought about how to maximize the 3 hours together. I took the Fundamentals clinic and learned so many useful things. Think the basics, but better! I appreciated when the coaches recorded video of us during drills, so we could discuss things to tweak in real time and instantly improve.
2. ADDED CONFIDENCE - I have been using YouTube and the help of friends to learn how to mountain bike, but the Fundamentals clinic pieced it all together for me. We practiced simple things like how to break and dismount safely, how to attack a feature, how to shift quickly, how to balance on the bike, how to think ahead for corners. If you want to bike well, you really do need to understand and practice the technical skills with experts like Women in the Mountains. This clinic has given me more confidence in 3 hours than the last 2 years of biking.
3. WORTHWHILE INVESTMENT - Yes, this was an investment. No doubt about it, especially when you're from out of state and factor in airfare, hotels, a rental car, rental bikes, and food. However, I can confidently say it was worth every penny and I'll be back in a few months for more! Erica and the coaches create a safe, fun, and educational environment for all. Plus, all of the other riders in my group were supportive and kind as well.
Thank you for the experience, Women in the Mountains! I cannot wait to come back for more!” Rachel O. (6/22)

“Had an awesome experience taking a private lesson in St George last year. I was able to learn a few foundational skills that I was missing even thuogh I've been riding for a while. I'm looking forward to more privates and hopefully some group classes anytime I can get out to Utah!” Ginna H. (6/22)

“I took a bad fall biking three years ago and since then, I'd been pretty intimidated by anything steep or technical. But after taking the fundamentals/trail ride clinic with Jen a few weeks ago, I was so stoked to get back out there! I'd never taken any clinics on how to ride and learned so incredibly much in this one- my riding has completely changed- and Jen was an awesome instructor.” Lisa S. (5/22)

“Such a great clinic! Jen was energetic, helpful, and patient. I definitely recommend this workshop for newer riders!!” Lindsay C. (5/22)

“WITM Intermediate clinic was mind blowing. Truly. Within the first hour we had reviewed basic skills and conquered riding up a short flight of cement steps. And down. Then went on to ride up and down a rock feature, like a rock-ramp! I went from thinking “absolutely NOT” to doing it all with a smile! It was a blast! My confidence went up and I had so much fun! That was all in the first hour and a half! Jen was patient, thorough, kind, and tremendously skilled. She could walk us through anything we had a question about.

The skills we learned felt effortless as Jen broke each move down into bite-size pieces, putting it all together in such a way that nothing felt overwhelming—not even riding stairs! We also were able to ride wooden features balancing relaxed on the bike not tensing and grabbing frantically at the brakes! What felt like magic ended up being basic steps easily broken down and I could communicate those steps to my husband and son a few days later—giving them a sense of empowerment! So.Very.Good.

I can’t wait to learn more. Everyone I talk with about riding I share my experience of going from terrified to riding with confidence and joy.

Across the board—these clinics will give you confidence and raise your riding up to a level you can’t even imagine now. Sign up today! I will be taking more! Thank you Erica and all the coaches!” Pamela G. (5/22)

“Jen was amazing. She was able to get me to understand and perform skills I have not been able to do in the past. I've had several skills classes and definitely one of the best instructors.” Kelly C. (5/22)

“Erica and her team of amazing coaches are perfect for women mountain bikers of all levels! In just a few hours, Jen improved my skills and comfort level by 10x! I'll be back for more!” Carolyn V. (5/22)

“I have taken two clinics from these queens; they are phenomenal. Skills are broken down, delivered clearly, demonstrated and rehearsed. The instructors are all around good eggs. I have built confidence and ability, making my season so much more enjoyable. Thank you!” Julie S. (5/22)

“Jen was amazing! I learned so much. Worth the money.” Liz K. (5/22)

“Women in the mountains has helped me so much with my mountain biking technique and confidence! With just a few hours of guidance on fundamentals (last summer) and intermediate skills like how to handle a corner (this summer) I’m ready to hit the trails!” Elizabeth S. (5/22)

“If you're looking to gain more confidence on your mountain bike and want to feel more comfortable riding, then sign up for Women in the Mountains! I took the Beginner course last fall after riding for over a year. I went from slowing down to a crawl through berms and over bigger roots and rocks to feeling more in control and riding with more speed through these elements. The small, all-women group allowed me to connect with the instructors (all amazing, inspiring women!) and get lots of attention to some of my specific issues as well as get to know my other lady riders. It's an encouraging environment that made me feel like I belong on the trails! Looking forward to signing up for an Intermediate course this year!” Elizabeth Y. (4/22)

“I came home and was riding and thinking and riding and trying my new skills. I couldnt put a finger on just one thing. I raced this past weekend on a very technical XC course. I found my self confident and ready to take on features that I have walked in the past. I felt "low" and stable like a table. I think I was ultimately faster because of this. I ended up on podium and more importantly I felt happy with my ride. Thank you for having me in your class. It took me minute to figure out what I took from my time with you. Turns out it wasnt one thing...it was many! Thanks again and look forward to Webinar.” Shelly P. (3/22)

“I attended the intermediate skills class in St. George, Utah. I am a long time mtb rider that was searching for instruction on improving my descending skills over rocks, ledges, drops, and "scary" descents! Even after 25 years of riding there is always something to learn! Erica explains body position on the bike and the subtle movements over terrain that can make all the difference in improving rideability. She never pressured me into doing anything I wasn't comfortable with! It was a progressive approach and we built on skills throughout the day. I improved and was able to immediately see the benefits to taking the class. Upon returning home to California I applied the new techniques to let them really sink in. Erica is a gifted teacher with a confident and encouraging appraoch. She has the ability to connect with each of her participants, meeting them at their own skill level. I can't wait to take another class, hopefully in Park City!” Carrie H. (3/22)

“Erica's clinic was awesome! She put a lot of words to things I had never formally learned and even managed to get me doing pedal wheelies! Also really got practice using a dropper, which was awesome. Great pace, relaxing and casual settings and fun. Would recommend!” Kristy T. (3/22)

“Well the first words out of my mouth are "so much fun"! I was able to review and update skills I have been working on as well as gain new confidence on how to apply my skills on the trail. Erica helped me find various lines (approaches) to obstacles on the trail along with the skills and confidence to try them! Love spending the day with women yearning to learn and support others in the process!” Karen D. (3/22)

“I LOVE WOMEN IN THE MOUNTAINS!! These women are phenomenal!! I have attended clinics with both with Erica and Shelly in Park City and St.George. They are skilled, fun and compassionate as they simplify the how-to of skills from beginner to advanced. Creating a super positive environment to learn everything you need and want to have an epic time on the trails. My motto is "ride to ride again!" they have helped me develop my skills with confidence and I will most certainly be back for more! THANK YOU!!!” Dannielle A. (12/21)

“I’ve been riding mountain bikes for 20+ years. Bike technology has changed a lot in that time. I came in with an open mind and learned quite a few new things. And got better at some skills I already had. I was pleased with the level of critique and interaction. I’ve done other clinics where it is just instruction, with not a ton of feedback. Looking forward to a Park City class.” Anita C. (11/21)

“I attended a clinic last weekend with Women in the Mountains in St. George and had an amazing experience. The coaching was personalized and targeted to each individual. I am a newbie at this and I was given such quality instruction that I gained valuable skills and confidence. The coaches are enthusiastic, patient, kind, and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend their clinics. I want to do it again!” Dawniel M. (11/21)

“I’m now at 10 clinics and private coaching sessions I’ve done with Women in the Mountains. My first two clinics were with you in 2018, just a couple months after getting my mountain bike. I’ve continued to attend your clinics and book private coaching sessions with you each year since. Your coaching approach is spot on! You challenge and encourage your participants, while maintaining complete comfort and safety. You have helped me move beyond (mostly) my fears of falling and have helped me gain such a sense of confidence in my riding. Every time I ride I am continually repeating your coaching phrases in my head or out loud. At every clinic and coaching session with you and your coaches, I learn new nuggets to increase my skills and confidence. (That’s me with the big smile second from the left.) At 60 years old, I hope to have many more years of riding dirt and continuing to build upon the skills you’ve taught me! Thank you Erica Tingey, and coaches Shelley and Jen!” Karen S. (11/21)

“I have been mountain biking for 10 years by the seat of my pants. Coach Jen worked really hard to help me understand better positioning, small technical details, which make a huge difference, and tons of positive energy. Thank you to Coach Jen, Erica and my riding partner for the day, R.” RCG (9/21)

“I had a great experience with Women in the Mountains. Coach Shelly helped me improve my body position over the bike, and had a ton of helpful tips for body-bike separation and improved cornering and getting around tight switchbacks. I left the clinic excited to ride and with improved skills and confidence. Was also great to see a wide range of ages in the clinic. Will definitely be coming back for the intermediate and desert riding clinics. Highly recommend.” Greta H. (8/21)

“Marilyn was a fantastic coach! She takes you where you are and pushes you past where you think you can go in a safe, comfortable way. As a coach she breaks down the skills you need to trust yourself on the bike to do things you would not try before. I will definitely be back. You will not be sorry signing up for one of these clinics!” Erica H. (7/21)

“I can’t recommend Women in the Mountains enough. 10/10 experience the whole way through. My first session with Women in the Mountains was during a two day clinic in 2018. I had been biking on my own for about a year and a half, but knew nothing about proper mountain biking technique. From the first day doing drills and practicing, my bike handling and confidence surged. Erica’s coaching is clear, supportive, and effective. She’s simply amazing. I’ve since done another intermediate session and fully intend to do more. Thanks for all the amazing coaching!” Michelle Z. (6/21)

“Took today off to re-up my mountain bike fundamentals with @womeninthemountains. the coaches gave me the skills and confidence to trust myself and the bike. i rode up a curb (i’ve done log rolls a bunch of times, but rolling up a curb was always a big mental block), over some rocks, worked a lot on body-bike positioning for cornering and learned how not to thelma-and-louise off a cliff. lots to practice and think about, but what an effing blast thanks to the awesome coaches shelly, virginia and amy. the only thing i’d change is more sunscreen next time! ☀️” Kate S. (6/21)

“Shelly is a fantastic coach. She has a unique way of explaining the process. I loved the camp and would highly recommend it! Thanks, Shelly!!” Celia N. (6/21)

“I took the Fundamentals and Trail Ride 6 hour class and it was just incredible. I wish it has been 12 hours! :-) Now I am spreading the word to all my MTB friends because everyone NEEDS to take a clinic like this! I’ve taken other clinics before and they’ve left me confused and a bit frustrated. My coaches at Women in the Mountains broke all the basics down step by step, and presented everything in such a logical way… everything just made sense and clicked! They are so friendly and welcoming, and made all of us newbies feel like we were so awesome. I was so nervous to come, but they put us all at ease quickly. Thank you Erica and Langley for understanding exactly what we needed to build our MTB skills tool kit. I feel so empowered now to get on those trails! WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!” Carrie W. (6/21)

“I am brand new to mountain biking and wanted to start off right, so I attended the Women in the Mountains beginner clinic. It was a perfect way to start because I learned technique and skills, such as how to break properly and where my weight should be in the bike, that I never would have known otherwise. The coaches were fantastic and I really enjoyed and felt comfortable learning in the all-female group. I'd highly recommend these clinics!” Mindy V. (6/21)

“Thoroughly impressed with this course and the instructors! Loved Jen and Erica! They broke down the fundamentals of riding into easy-to-understand concepts that we were able to immediately practice and utilize on the trail. Just the right amount of prep and instruction and then loads of practical application time to put our new knowledge to work. They were also great to take time to individually instruct each of us throughout the day and work on specific techniques we desired to improve as well as help us troubleshoot obstacles they could see.” Amanda E. (6/21)

“I took the fundamentals clinic with Women in the Mountains last year and loved it so much that I came back for the intermediate course this year! Erica and her team do a fantastic job breaking down mountain bike skills so they are easy to understand and piece together. I also enjoyed learning in a small coach to rider ratio. I not only left this clinic with stronger skills, but also more confidence in my riding and new friends! I can't speak highly enough about this clinic! Thanks Erica, Jen, and Virginia!” Allie E. (6/21)

“As someone that is brand new to mountain biking this was the perfect class for me! I went from feeling very intimidated by my bike to feeling much more confident. Like I was ‘driving my bike’ instead of my ‘bike driving me.’ Everything was very professionally run & I loved the feeling of just being with women. Our coach was perfect… It felt very personalized and we went at a pace that worked for all four of us. The three hours flew by! Regardless of your level I would highly recommend taking a class from women in the mountains!” Emalia T. (6/21)

“Just got back for an intermediate class and wow has my confidence grown. This was an incredible class, great atmosphere, clear instruction and good discussions in small groups. I can’t wait to get out there and test out these new skills. I also have some new mountain biking friends!! Thanks to Erica and the team for a great day. I’ll be back for intermediate 2.0!” Lisa T. (6/21)

“I participated in the 6 hour Intermediate and Trails clinic with coach Erica this past weekend and I'm so happy I did. Not only do I feel better about my skills with cornering switchbacks, I received so many tips regarding my gear and the reasoning behind why things should be done certain ways! I caught myself saying "Ohhhhhhhh..." and "aaaaaaahhh..." at least 10 times as a lightbulb went on in my mind. You'll have to sign up to experience it for yourself. If you're looking to level up your riding you'll have so much to gain from this clinic - more than you realize. I highly recommend Women in the Mountains to all the lady riders out there. Thanks so much for the stellar experience coach Erica! :)” Nathalie G. (6/21)

“Class was very informative and I was able to apply the skills right away. Erica and Jen were fun and very helpful. They provided feedback and suggestions to improve my form and technical skills. My mtn biking will be so much better and more enjoyable!” Lynn F. (11/20)

“The clinic has totally changed everything about our riding and we are both having so much fun. We’ve been all over the past month and hit bike parks and trails that we definitely didn’t have the confidence or skill before our clinic. We both want to find a time to come back next year for a clinic and a ride. :) All in all such a great experience and we will see ya soon!” Lisa 9/27/21

“I have taken 3 clinics with Women In the Mountains and have learned sooooo much! I have been riding my mountain bike for around 8 years and these clinics have changed the way I bike for good. I am doing things I have never done before, like jumping curbs and climbing stairs, going down steep descents and drops. It is exhilarating, to say the least! But before we got into any of those fun and “scary” things, the coaches (Erica, Jen, and Shelly) taught us all the fundamentals that are necessary to ride with safety, confidence, and fun. I can honestly say that my downhill riding has become so much more fun and playful. I used to ride for the uphill challenge. Now I ride for the uphill challenge AND the downhill thrill! So happy I have been able to learn so much from these wonderful coaches at Women In The Mountains. Erica has created a program that not only teaches all the skills to be confident, skilled, and safe on the mountain, but to have a ton of fun while doing it too! Thanks Ladies!” Cheryl 9/17/21

“Jen’s class was amazing! I really appreciated her covering the reasons and physics behind the things we were learning. She did a great job demonstrating and explaining every piece of what we needed to do. I learned how to control my bike on corners, lift my front and back wheels and ride my flat pedals. Thanks to all of you for offering these clinics, but a special thanks to Jen. Yay!” Mindy B. 8/28/21

“I really enjoyed Saturday’s clinic - especially being a beginner. I thought that the structure of the day and the drills/riding were perfectly structured to pull us through the basic mechanics of mountain biking. I was impressed with Jen as an instructor- and frankly, she had her hands full with me. None of this comes naturally to me - but she was such a great instructor:
* Clearly articulation of the mechanics and why they work and we’re important
* Candid feedback along the way to help us hone our skills
* Supportive and positive - made the day fun for everyone
* Demonstrated mastery of the skills - very credible
I came into the clinic more curious than committed to mountain biking. I came out convinced that I could love and enjoy it as part of my active life. I will be practicing consistently- and hope to come back for another round of learning in a few months. I have already recommended your courses to a few friends!” Amy C. 8/14/21

“Thanks again to you, Shelly, and the rest of the crew for the awesome training you provide. It has really increased my confidence, and I've upped my riding to 3X a week as a result ... One of those being a solo ride! :)” Karen B. 7/21/21

“I had an excellent time! I came in looking to strengthen my dropping skills and needed some clarification on my jumping queues. Shelly did a great job of breaking down the movements into one or two key ideas and building on them lap by lap. I have to say I get pretty confused when a skill has three to four different movements I am supposed to be keeping track of and I always end up so focused on what I am supposed to do (up, down, pump, push, center, absorb ) I neglect to focus on what feels strong and smooth. Staying centered was the name of the game In the drops, jumps, wheelies and technical climbs. It was an excellent core principal that stuck with me from all the movements and really helped me keep focused on the basics and focused on the trail ahead in instead of a long list of steps. Have been out practicing my skills since then and have been enjoying being a bit more playful on the trails! Thanks for offering this clinic - it was an excellent kicker for my progression.” Katie R. 7/30/21

“Thank you so much for going above and beyond to make today's coaching session what it was! :) Can't wait to get home to work with my Hopper now!” Nathalie G. 8/1/21

“Wow! Today’s class was amazing, so so many learning moments . So many things clicked in. The design of the clinics is seriously perfection. Creating a space for women to grow and learn and empower each other just fills me up . I’m in awe of this sport, all its intricacies, I never knew this world existed. I’m pumped to get back on the trails! Thank you thank you for all you’ve created, I am very grateful to be in the receiving end of all you have mastered into a beautiful business”. Kim T. 7/28/21

“Thank you for a wonderful beginners clinic! Your generosity meant a lot to me. Not only was I able to participate in the clinic, you loaned me a really fun bike! I learned so much and gained a tremendous amount of confidence. You helped to create a love for this amazing sport and I can’t wait for more rides! A note didn’t seem sufficient to thank you so I shared my experience with everyone in my community. I’ve told my friends about how wonderful your organization is and how amazing your clinics are. You really are the best!I registered for the fundamentals class on September 13th from 9-noon! Yay!I will continue to send anyone your way that is looking to improve their skills and confidence!” Bel A. (7/28/21)

“I would have to say this was the best part of the day (applying skills at the trail). It was awesome to “feel” how much turning my head helped take me in the direction I was going! Also, focusing on leaning the bike more was extremely helpful to getting around switch backs more easily! Thanks again for a great day and the many skills and experience that was provided!” Natalie G. (7/19/21)

“I wanted to drop by and say thank you! The clinic has totally changed everything about our riding and we are both having so much fun. We’ve been all over the past month and hit bike parks and trails that we definitely didn’t have the confidence or skill before our clinic. We both want to find a time to come back next year for a clinic and a ride. :) I also wanted to send this photo of the first weekend out with my Jamis Hardline here on our trails in San Diego. I’ve been having so much more fun riding it since making the switch. So THANK YOU for letting me use your demo and for the extra day as well. All in all such a great experience and we will see ya soon!” Lisa R. (7/9/21)

“Class was very informative and I was able to apply the skills right away. Erica and Jen were fun and very helpful. They provided feedback and suggestions to improve my form and technical skills. My mountain biking will be so much better and more enjoyable!” Leslie S. (5/21)

“I had so much fun with Erica and learned all new skills to make that allow me to feel confident (as a baby beginner) on my mountain bike. I feel comfortable going out on my own for a few weeks before coming back for another, longer, clinic on fundamentals. A bonus, Erica took pictures of us throughout the clinic which is awesome.” Nichole F. (5/21)

“Erica and Jen provide a fantastic learning experience for women who are looking to improve their MTB skills and build their riding confidence. By explaining the "why" first, which for me is so important, you build from the concept, to the skill practice then take what you have practiced to the trails. And, best of all, Erika and Jen create a fun, rewarding day, with lots of laughs and words of encouragement. I'll definitely be taking more Women in the Mountains clinics.” Deborah E. (5/21)

“I was really scared about taking a mountain bike clinic because I’v never felt comfortable on my bike. This was the prefect clinic! My coaches, Erica and Jenn were kind, compassionate, confident, extremely talented and knowledgeable women - and they made me feel all these things too! I came away with confidence and excitement to keep riding. Now it’s on me to practice and hit the trails!!” Betty M. (5/21)

“Thank you. I really feel like I learned a lot during the clinic. I’ve been putting what I’ve learned to good use the last few days. I feel a lot more confident on turns. I’m riding trails a lot better. Instead of freaking out when I get to a corner, I use what I’ve learned and I nail it. Now I just need how to learn to ride rocks.” Trish C. (5/26/21)

“Thanks for today. I feel like your coaching style was perfect for me. I feel much more confident and am beginning to be excited about riding. So good. Thank you.” Pam G. (5/28/21)

“Just wanted to tell you that your clinic yesterday was awesome. You are a really talented coach. Thank you!!” Ashley K. (5/28/21)

“What an incredible day practicing descending and climbing rocky sections on the trail. Dee is so knowledgeable, patient, and fun!
Thank you @womeninthemountains for having amazing coaches who benefit our biking lives!” Jerri J. (5/21)

“This past Saturday I did another semi-private coaching session with Women in the Mountains. My friend and I worked with coach Dee with the goal to increase our skills and confidence riding up and down chunky rock sections. Dee took us to a great training area. We had so much fun learning and challenging ourselves. Goal achieved!” Karen S. (5/21)

“May is for learning new hobbies. Thank you @womeninthemountains and @ericatingey for a fun evening of learning the basics of my new mountain bike! Can not wait to get out and ride more!” Nichole F. (5/21)

“What a wonderful day with @womeninthemountains learning the fundamentals of mountain biking. @ericatingey you really do have the coolest company. I love so much that you are helping women get out into the mountains and learn how capable they are. It's such a powerful thing! I made a bucket list on New Year's Eve that included mountain biking the Rocky Top Trail. We ran out of daylight tonight so we didn't quite finish it, but it was so great to be on the trail with my friend practicing our skills we learned from Erica Tingey at her amazing clinic.” Becky L. (5/21)

“What a fantastic Saturday with Women in the Mountains!The new skills and confidence I left with are priceless.One of the best investments in something I really enjoy. We had some good laughs with this great group of women.@ericatingey and Jen are some bad ass mountain biking mamas! Maya L. (5/21)

“Today I completed another mountain biking coaching clinic. It's so fun learning with the support of other female riders and the excellent coaching of Erica Tingey of Women in the Mountains. Building skills and confidence on the desert rocks!” Karen S. (3/26/21)

“Thank you so much for the amazing day! I enjoyed every minute of it. I learned so much and can’t wait to continue practicing my new skills. I really enjoyed learning about ratcheting and the pedal wheelie. Thanks again!” Kim K. (3/25/21)

"Thanks for a great clinic, I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to attending more clinics." Tina (3/20/21)

"I just wanted to say Thank you again!! I went riding with my brother today on Turbulence. I never would have attempted this trail before yesterday! It was still scary and out of my comfort zone a little, but I had so much fun and was able to really apply everything we learned yesterday! I can’t wait to come to the cornering clinic!" Mishele M. (3/20/21)

“Awesome! Many thanks and thanks for such a wonderful training. Extremely well organized, clear information, a great learning 'path', fun and positive, great coaching. Many thanks!!!” Janet C. (3/18/21)

"Thank you Erica for a glorious day of learning new skills in the desert! If any of you haven't experienced a lesson from her, you're missing out. Can't wait to put the skills you so ably broke down so even an old lady could grasp them into practice!" Jerri J. (11/18/20)

"Definitely my favorite part was riding down bear claw poppy the second round. I loved learning about bike body separation, feet positioning and getting ready to jump up curbs. I was so sad to leave behind the bike, I've definitely decided that I need one of those. (Jamis Hardline) You were so professional and explained a lot. I can't wait to go out again and test out my new skills." Heather C. (11/17/20)

"We had a blast with Shelly! Shelly was enthusiastic about teaching us the skills we needed and completely made us feel comfortable from the start. The best part for us is when she took us out on the trails, demonstrated how to put the skills in action, then talking us through what we needed to do. We look forward to coming to SLC/PC and riding with Shelly and you! We both said that we will definitely come back for some more lessons. Again, thank you for this awesome experience and helping us become better riders." Chanel and Eric (11/15/20)

"I wanted to reach out and say THANK YOU again for a great day. You, Shelly, and Dee were all so amazing-you’ve got a great team there. Please tell them thank you for me. I really feel like I was able to get out of my comfort zone and try things I was afraid to try before. Can’t wait to put all my new tools to use out on our trails. Hopefully these next few months will give me some time to hone what I learned today and be ready to learn new skills in Park City." Heather B. (11/14/20)

"Once again I had a great time with Jen. Not only is she awesome at reframing the movement to better understand but she also is great at creating movement progressions that lead to quick success. Last time we worked on planes of movement and leaning on the bike which was gave me amazing improvements immediately after as well as on a trip to Southern Utah. This time we worked on drops and how to compress the bike to level it out in the air. One of the 'ah ha' moments for me was looking at pictures of me rolling off an obstacle and noticing how upright I was. We quickly had me think of a flat back and it really changed a lot. I had a great time with Jen - lots of laughter - and lots of learning. Can't wait for more:)" Kati R. (10/23/20)

"I had a great time with Jen. She’s a wonderful and thorough instructor. Whenever something didn’t click for me she’d find a new way to explain it or use a different metaphor that helped me understand. She was super encouraging and it never felt cheesy or disingenuous. I have been pushed too hard too fast on the bike by friends who are much more experienced than me so I have a fear of speed and losing control after a few rough falls early on in my mtb experience. She helped me conquer little fears, like confidently biking up and over a curb (that was a big deal for me!) I also have had no idea how to handle switchbacks or berms and majority of the time I slow way down or I just stop completely and walk my bike. So we did a lot of basics on those techniques on pavement and then got to put them to use on the trail. It was really helpful to do the drills and have her record so I could see what I was doing wrong and what I was doing right. I left feeling so much more comfortable and confident on the bike. It was a great experience! I’m really glad Women In The Mountains exists." Sammy C. (10/17/20)

“Today was awesome. I learned so many fundamentals from Shelly in the morning and then to enjoy the second half with you made it a really good combination. I enjoyed it very much.” Ann M. (10/3/20)

“Great day on the bike riding up Little Cottonwood Canyon to the end of the paved road at Alta. Legs felt great and somehow the climb didn’t feel too hard. I’m sure all those crazy ☠️ workouts from @360.velo and all the skills learned from @theia.bike and @womeninthemountains gave me the strength to fly up the mountain today!” Covi P. (9/16/20)

"I had such a positive experience taking a biking class from Erica Tingey. I learned so much in the few hours that we worked on biking skills. Erica is very professional and passionate about educating women to feel one with their bike & enjoy the ride. I highly recommend taking classes from Erica, it's well worth the $." Ann H. (9/16/20)

"So I feel like one of my big takeaways was focusing more on holding a strong ready position and letting me bike take all of the movement. It reminded me of skiing. You hold a tight core and upper body while letting her legs absorb. I told my husband and he focused on it more too today on our ride and he said it unlocked something for him and he pushed his speed even further! You are awesome. Thank you!!! I don’t care how good of a rider someone is. You can teach something!" Lauren H. (9/16/20)

“Such a fun morning private lesson with Shelly from @womeninthemountains” Chelsea H. (8/21/20)

"Incredible day today at the Fundamentals Clinic with Shelly! The environment she created was super supportive and super fun. I learned so much, and gained so much confidence on the bike. We will be taking another clinic with Women in the Mountains soon! Highly recommended!" Karen M. (8/14/20)

“Never too old to learn something new! 🚴🏽‍♀️🚴🏽‍♀️Sunday I spent the morning with a group of physician mamas learning mountain biking fundamentals with @womeninthemountains . It felt empowering to be outside together, learning something new and moving our bodies. 🚴🏽‍♀️🚴🏽‍♀️” Dr. Karina J. (7/14/20)

“Mountain biking has been something I’ve really had to work at and have never felt 100% comfortable doing. Feeling A LOT more confident in my abilities after a session with @wedgeshelly and @womeninthemountains. Can’t wait to keep practicing and progressing 💪🏼💃🏻🚵🏻‍♀️” Caitlin K. (7/14/20)

“In case you are wondering, owning a mountain bike does not make you a good mountain biker. It only took a couple falls to realize I knew nothing and was going to seriously injure myself without some training. I took a two day clinic from Erica and Women in the Mountains and I’m completely hooked. I learned so much and can’t wait to practice all my new found skills.” Jessica K. (6/29/20)

“I wanted to thank you for the excellent lesson! Virginia was AMAZING at explaining important tips in ways that have now changed the way I think while I’m on the bike. I learned so much, and can’t wait to apply what I’ve learned, and am stoked for when I might be able to come have another lesson. Virginia, thank you so much for your patience and expertise! 🙏 I had a lot of big takeaways, but one of the biggest things that clicked for me was cornering technique and using the front brake for quicker, better timed braking before the turn! I did some turns with bike-body separation that seriously felt so good and way faster, so I can’t wait to keep practicing!” Katie M. (6/17/20)

“Thanks for a fun day! I’ve been having fun practicing drops on rides this week :)” Kirsten R. (5/29/20)

“HUGE shout out to @womeninthemountains & @wedgeshelly SOOO many great tips to ride away with!! 🚵🏼‍♀️🚵🏻‍♂️😍✌🏼#highlyrecommended #thankyou. I want to come back!! Such a great time with so much info we could benefit from! Thank you so much!!” Kari G. (5/23/20)

“Thank you for doing such an amazing job today. You had a lot to balance with the extra precautions and did it all gracefully. I learned a lot and feel like there is a new fire in my belly to practice these new skills.” Inga (5/23/20)

“Coach @deebrk3 did a thorough bike check (I have never done that and she talked me through it in detail,) observed me riding, talked to me about my goals, and coached me through a series of fundamental drills and skills. It was great and very helpful. Then we went to the trails and she helped me understand how to approach a new trail, had me ride with her through a good series of interlocking trails, coached me through difficult (for me) parts, and really helped me understand how the skills she taught me should be used. I have a lot to learn and practice, but I'm thrilled with what I learned.” Janet (5/16/20)

“A fantastic day out with 3 friends learning basic skills and drills of mountain biking. Plenty of tie to practise the skills and Jamie was very patient. The bike setup was women specific and does make a huge difference to how you ride. Our confidence from the start of the day to the end was huge. Thanks coach Jamie, it was a blast” Annie B. (3/14/20)

“You can’t really beat mtn biking skills taught by @womeninthemountains. We did rad stuff. Went home from the mountain bike clinic with some great takeaways and lots of things I want to improve on. Such a fun day with really cool women. Mostly excited to get outside on our Utah playground with the kids and have lots of fun together” ⁣Lisa T. (2/28/20)

“I'm not shy about the fact that I believe mountain biking has saved my life; helping to transform me into a healthier, stronger, happier version of myself. Looking at these pictures of myself brings me joy because I see hours of hard training, overcoming fear, body positivity and an appreciation for it's capabilities, especially after everything it has been through, and better mental health. I wouldn't be as far along in my journey without the coaching of Erica Tingey! She has a gift for teaching women of all abilities and she can quickly help you improve and gain confidence on the mountain bike!! I would encourage any woman wanting to learn how to mountain bike to attend one of Erica's clinics. Erica places safety above all else, she and all her coaches are consummate professionals and you will have fun while you're learning!” Savahnna C. (2/15/20)

🇳🇿 “Jamie, Thank you sooo much for your time on Saturday, like Michaela, I loved every minute and loved the confidence I was able to gain. I am keen to get out on my bike as often as I can, and will definitely be back for some skills clinics. Your coaching style is a credit to the company, and your passion and enthusiasm just shines through. I love that you took the time to make sure that our bikes were set up to suit us – you don’t know what you don’t know, and I never would have thought to check that.” Deb (1/10/20)

“Wow!!! I can’t say enough good stuff about Jamie’s beginners clinic today... Debbie and I had a blast from start to finish and came away with a massive confidence boost and fundamental MTB skills to practice on our local tracks and trails. The day started with bike set up, learning about key skills then heaps of practice and feedback on our progress as we went along. If you haven’t done one of these clinics yet, get yourself along because you won’t regret it. I’ve learned heaps and I came away loving my new bike and raring to get out on it again!!! Thanks again Jamie... it was a fantastic day. See you again for sure 👍🏻😄” Michaela, (1/10/20)

“When I attended a 3 day weekend retreat in Park City, I didn't know what to expect. I had just gotten my bike a few months prior and had only ridden trails around my hometown. I knew I had a lot to learn. What I didn't know, was how big of difference just little tips and tricks along the way would make! I felt I had individualized attention in helping me and my bike work better together. I learned all the basics to bike handling and body placement. Having a coach there to watch me ride and talk through how to handle various elements of trail riding took away my fears of approaching new parts of a trail. I may have been a beginner going in, but with the coaches positive attitude and lessons along the way, I didn't leave as a beginner. It was just what I needed to build confidence on the trails. Thank you Women in the Mountains for the support and lessons you gave me to enjoy this sport even more!” Cathy K. (12/11/19)

🇳🇿 “Hey Team, I was buzzing the whole way home - it was great to be back on the bike! Thanks so much for an awesome day! I am also keen for any mini clinics you run and I'll keep a look-out for future social rides. Great to meet you all and keen to catch up and ride soon. Thanks again.” Amanda, Christchurch, NZ (11/19)

🇳🇿"Dawn and I loved putting into action some of the skills Jamie taught us at the clinic we attended in Christchurch a few months ago.  Here we are in Kateriteri at the awesome bike park which we rode up each day and gained more and more confidence.” Megan, Christchurch, NZ (11/19)

“I just completed my third clinic with Erica and am so excited about my new riding skills! I feel far more confident getting up obstacles and down drops, safely. I really appreciate the way Erica breaks down the skills into small, comprehensive steps. Thank you so much, Women in the Mountains!” Missy K. (11/19)

“Jamie is a fantastic coach and I would encourage anyone interested or contemplating a clinic to give his clinics a go. As a very nervous newbie, Jamie patiently encouraged me and built my confidence. He gave me great advice on upgrades to my bike. A month after the first clinic (and after taking on his advice on my bike), I was able to build on my skills at a follow up session and he had me tackling some of my local trails with confidence at Halswell Quarry, something I would have not imagined possible when I started a month earlier. A massive thanks to Jamie for igniting my interest in a really fun new hobby, I look forward to future skills sessions!” ⁣ (11/1/19)

“This last weekend was awesome! I got to learn so much about mountain biking with some of the coolest people and my mom! Thanks so much @ericatingey for the amazing experience and pushing me to learn and to do things I didn't know were possible!” Carlee F., student in Provo, UT (11/1/19)

“Erica put together a great weekend retreat in September! She and all the other coaches were great to work with. They all provided helpful feedback and allowed me to utilize and implement the new skills/feedback immediately.” The retreat was truly a great experience! I learned a lot and met so many fantastic ladies!” Sage, MT (9/22/19)

“When I attended a 3 day weekend retreat in Park City, I didn't know what to expect. I had just gotten my bike a few months prior and had only ridden trails around my hometown. I knew I had a lot to learn. What I didn't know, was how big of difference just little tips and tricks along the way would make! I felt I had individualized attention in helping me and my bike work better together. I learned all the basics to bike handling and body placement. Having a coach there to watch me ride and talk through how to handle various elements of trail riding took away my fears of approaching new parts of a trail. I may have been a beginner going in, but with the coaches positive attitude and lessons along the way, I didn't leave as a beginner. It was just what I needed to build confidence on the trails. Thank you Women in the Mountains for the support and lessons you gave me to enjoy this sport even more!” Cathy K., Heber, UT (9/22/19)

“Awesome group! Erica got me set up with a lesson super fast, picked an awesome area to practice skills I wanted to improve, and recommended a great bike shop for a rental. Virginia was an awesome coach who really knows her stuff! Highly recommend to anyone who wants to improve their skills in the Park City area.” Taylor B., Billings, MT (7/16/19)

“I had great fun yesterday and learned so much from you. I definitely see the benefit in investing in coaching and workshops to improve my biking skills and knowledge. I'm excited to try out everything I've learned on the trails and to have enough knowledge to purchase the bike of my dreams :) I look forward to seeing you again at one of your clinics or another personal training session. I'll be sure to spread the word about 'Women in the Mountains'!” Diane D., SLC, UT (7/16/19)

“I took a clinic with Women in the Mountains this past Saturday and can't say enough positive things about it! The coaches were so supportive and worked through skill progressions in a way that was clear and effective. They also did great demos- so helpful to see proper technique in action and then try it ourselves. Doing drills prior to taking to the trail really solidified technique concepts in advance and then I felt like I was able to apply things more easily on the trail. Erica and Kristen were so amazing at breaking movements down and giving constructive criticism and also kudos when things were going well! It was all around an awesome day and I ended up biking the next to days after the clinic and felt transformed and so much more ready to tackle whatever type of terrain came my way!! Looking forward to doing another clinic and definitely recommend this to women looking to grow their confidence and improve their skills safely and quickly! Thanks SO MUCH Erica and Kristen!!!” Georgia T., Park City, UT (7/16/19)

“I'm a big fan of lessons, and a giant fan of MTB lessons with Women in the Mountains! The Spouse surprised me with a private lesson for my birthday and I had a terrific time. Thanks, babe! And thank you Virginia Solomon and Erica Tingey!” Amber M., American Fork, UT (7/14/19)

“Great day revamping my skills and gaining knowledge and confidence from some experienced women riders! I couldn't recommend them enough! All skill levels welcome and accepted. The morning was spent learning techniques and the afternoon we applied those techniques. A welcoming safe atmosphere to get your spin on!!!!!” Jill F., Park City, UT (6/29/19)

"Wow! So glad I drove 8 hours to take one of your classes. Your staff is very knowledgeable, informative, and fun! I spent the day with Virginia and she was the best! I really need to work on my corners and may come back for the corning clinic in July. Thank you for offering these classes!" Cynthia W. (6/29/19)

“Thanks Erica for the skills, drills and mind set alteration of my fear. I had a blast. You gave me the tools to change my whole outlook on something I was afraid of. Such a fun new outlet for me. I so enjoyed our connection also. You are a great coach and confidence builder. Want to learn or better the skills of mountain biking, ladies? Do yourself a grate favor, take a clinic with Women in the Mountains.” Suzanne N., Logan, UT (5/11/19)

"Thank you Erica for an incredible coaching session! It was exactly what I wanted and needed to get my confidence back and feel safer getting back out on the trails. Before my crash, I had "kept meaning to go get a lesson" but felt like my riding was improving and I was having fun. I honestly think if I had gotten coaching earlier, I may not have had such a bad injury. I gained so much knowledge in a short time! I feel totally confident to continue to practice on my own and improve on what I learned. Thank you for tailoring your coaching to my learning style and focusing on what I needed. Thank you for creating a really fun environment for me to build my confidence and learn new skills the safest way." Deanna A., Salt Lake City, UT (5/16/19)

“I really had such a great time! Learned so much and am looking forward to applying the skills I have learned. I am going to keep my eye on upcoming clinics and will definitely recommend you all to friends! Really so happy that I signed up.” Brooks C., Salt Lake City, UT (5/5/19)

“I did the xxxxxx in Whistler. I also did a clinic with Erica Tingey , owner of Women in the Mountains. I learned more from Women in the Mountain's clinic. The xxxx Series was super packed: spent a lot of time on things I didn't need and not enough time on things I did need. I get easily overwhelmed by technical stuff and I need time to process and get confident. Erica's clinic felt way more relaxed. I had time to practice what I needed and I wasn't force to practice what I didn't need. Erica explains things in a way that makes sense, takes pictures and videos of you so you can see what you did right and what you did wrong and improve right there with her. I'd highly recommend her!” Mar C., Ogden, UT (9/10/18)

“Thank you so much for a great day. You were so organized and packed so much into the day, I learned a ton and it was a blast! I’m going to work on my wheelie and send you a photo when I get it down!” Julie O., Sacramento, CA (9/8/18)

"Thank you Erica for a great clinic yesterday! I learned a lot and was able to practice some of “my new moves” on the trail today! The pictures are great! I look forward to taking another clinic with you. Perhaps in Park City next year.” Caren G., Lake Tahoe, NV (9/8/18)

“Erica--what a rad day! More than anything, I wanted more confidence in some technical skills, and GOAL ACHIEVED!! I truly enjoyed my time and thought the experience was so valuable. Thank you!” Jan H., Incline Village, NV (9/8/18)

"Thank you so much for everything! You’re amazing and I loved getting to know you and learn from you. I went on the women’s ride the next day and rode 25 miles all the way up to Marlette Peak and down the Tahoe rim to the flume! It was the hardest, most technical yet most beautiful ride I’ve ever done and all your advice running through my head gave me the confidence to do it! Thank you for encouraging me and helping me become a better rider. Most of all you made me feel like I DESERVED to be out there! I know that sounds funny but it’s true. Thank you again my friend!" Carly S. Carson City, NV (9/7/18)

"It was such a pleasure working with you. I've biked the last couple days and am working on the skills we discussed and practiced.  I'm getting it all now. I will definitely spread the word to my girlfriends.  I know of a couple that are very interested. I love what you are doing for women and am always promoting that myself.   I hope to work with you and your team again." Emily M. (8/30/18)

“Thanks for a fantastic weekend!! I learned so much and can’t wait to practice on the trails! Everything was absolutely amazing!” Kristy (8/10/18)

“How massively inspiring the Powder Mountain Retreat was. I am so excited to play!” Janene (8/10/18)

“My wife had a wonderful time and learned a lot. She is highly motivated and she is trying to talk her friends into buying mountain bikes and taking your courses. She’s already laying out a training plan to improve her skills. Thank you again for the service you provided.” Mark P., Rocksprings, WY (8/5/18)

"Let me start by stating how much fun I had!!  It was great people and great times!  I can’t wait to improve these skills and take the intermediate session!  Erica did an amazing job of explaining things to the level of the class, and that is difficult." Amanda C., Spring Creek, NV (8/3/18)

“Thank you so much for an AMAZING experience all the way around!” Jenny W., Ely, NV (8/3/18)

“You are the best. Thanks for a fun morning! Again, you have given me a lot to think about and lots to work on. Thanks for being so positive and encouraging. You are a true teacher - not everyone who coaches can say that. Thank you so much!” Cammie T., Park City, UT (8/1/18)

“Thanks again for exceeding expectations on so many levels. Women In The Mountains is like being in an excellent restaurant! You are the “chef”... because it is obvious that you have a high level of expertise, meticulously prepare, and strive to ensure that the “cuisine” is presented in the best possible way. And it is clear your goal is for the customer to come away with a special experience. 
To get away from the food language for a minute, it really comes through strongly that you want to share the unique pleasure and joy of mountain biking. Its not about how cool you look, but rather the feelings of satisfaction that moving in harmony with the bike and the terrain can bring. I especially liked watching the way you demoed skills. Very controlled and precise, less-is-more kinds of movement. To me that is the mark of an expert. Showing how just the right amount of exertion at exactly the right moment. It looks beautiful and effortless, but of course, it takes years of hit or miss, trial and error effort to get to that, not to mention some natural gifts. Jealous! Sigh. But watching you does give something to aim for. And I think something realistic and achievable, which is the attention to detail and precision in small movements. And simple awareness of body/bike position. Kind of like mindfulness, almost, if you’re into that type of thing? 
With your progressive, incremental approach to skill building, you provided a sort of template to use in "learning how to learn” independently, which was one of my main goals of the clinic. Mountain biking is a weird thing to learn as a 57 year old female. Very hard to navigate the Youtube world of instructional videos without feeling like riding manuals for a mile and sending huge whale tale jumps are the essence of the the sport. Your approach gave me more of a sense of how I could get to know my bike and myself a bit better, on my own terms. Feeling what was happening with the small movements that ultimately create balance and control that you should have before going on to bigger challenges.” Lisa S., Park City, UT (8/1/18)

“Christine, thank you so much! I learned so much. I feel way more confident and safe. Thank you, you are an amazing teacher! Looking forward to more soon.” Carrie C., Park City, UT (7/31/18)

"I am still terrified every time I get on my mountain bike, but I'm slowly feeling more comfortable. I just finished an awesome three-week clinic put on by @womeninthemountains. It was perfect for a newbie like me and I met some pretty amazing ladies. I highly recommend!" Rebecca C., Sandy, UT (7/30/18)

"Had such an amazing night. It was the last night of my beginner mountain bike class. We had a great group of ladies and an amazing teacher (Shelly). I learned much more than I expected to. My confidence grew. I can't thank you coaches enough for what you have done for me. Can't wait to take another class." Kris P., Draper, UT (7/30/18)

"I did it @womeninthemountains 2 day mountain bike clinic in Park City. I wanted to improve and learn better skills in cornering, jumping, descending, you name it...we covered it. Coaching was exceptional and meeting new friends was a blast. So much to think about as I ride now...love this sport!" Brooke B., Kaysville, UT (7/21/18)

"I truly have you to thank for many of my riding skills! My bike would probably be collecting dust if I hadn't found Women in the Mountains and you as an ambassador for the sport and women. I could not stop talking about what an incredible time I had (to my husband). The instructions were top notch, but you (Erica) are the catalyst that takes the full experience to the next level." Dee B., St. George, UT (7/22/18)

"Thank you Erica for the careful and attentive instruction! It was a fabulous weekend and I know I definitely have improved, and have some more specific things to work on! Looking forward to practicing." Virginia S., Memphis, TN (7/21/18)

"Thank you for offering such great coaching! I have been to a couple of clinics in the last year and by far this has been the most thoughtful and well delivered coaching session. Shelly and Kristen did a fantastic job watching all of us and giving feedback and moving us to the next step just at the right time to keep progression moving. I have since ridden and applied some of the skills and can see improvements in my riding." Molly M., Perry, UT (7/18/18)

"I wanted to thank Erica for the confidence-boosting clinic. All the coaches (Erica, Shelly and Kristen) made me feel more capable and brave. Their kindness and genuine interest in me was priceless! I had so much fun!" Hayley J., Draper, UT (7/14/18)

"Great clinic with actionable ideas. Getting some practice going and looking forward to another round! Thank you for coaching, the inspiration and the great crew to ride alongside!" Linsly D., Park City, UT (7/14/18)

"Thanks for the awesome coaching and instruction. I can't wait to get out and practice my new skills. I will be signing up for a private session once I have had time to get better with my new skills. You have an amazing coaching crew!" Emily B., Salt Lake City, UT (6/22/18)

"What an awesome day! You are all great coaches (Erica, Shelly and Kristen). Thank you, I had a blast. I love what you do and the impact you have on all these women." Diana S., Park City, UT (6/9/18)

"I took the three-day (2 hours each) beginners course with Kristen and Shelly and loved it!! Both instructors were extremely knowledgeable, encouraging, confidence-building and enthusiastic. The three-day format gave me time to get out and play with my new skills between classes, so I think it allowed me to absorb a lot more than a long single day course would have. The course and instructors definitely exceeded my expectations- I tried things I didn't think I had the courage/skill to try; I was inspired by the instructors' ability to make everything look so smooth and awesome and fun; I learned a ton that I am excited to build into my muscle memory; and I had a blast. Thanks so much Shelly and Kristen!!" Cynthia D., Park City, UT(6/8/18)

"Shelly and Kristen are exceptional instructors that breakdown the sport in an easy learning environment. Their tiered style of coaching lends itself to empower bikers. I am telling everyone to do this workshop for a life confidence builder. It doesn't matter the level - just do it - you won't regret it." Shoree B., Park City, UT (6/8/18)

"Ready position! I had so much fun working with Erica &  Lynda . Observing these incredibly talented, strong women was inspiring. Seeing their passion for this sport has definitely left an impression and has me feeling pumped to learn more! They did such a wonderful job breaking down the dynamics of mountain biking and created a safe environment for us to then practice our newly learned techniques. I’m looking forward to continuing my progression with @womeninthemountains and cannot wait for the next clinic." Bre B., Diamond Valley, UT (5/12/18)

"Thank you both (Erica and Lynda) for such a great day! I keep reflecting back on it and I am anxious to go back out and ride so I can practice what you taught me. It really was a fun, beautiful day! Fantastic teaching skills. I loved all of it."  Vicki C., Cedar City, UT (5/12/18)

"I want to thank both Erica and Lynda for an amazing day and introduction to mountain biking. I have never been on a mountain bike or knew anything about mountain biking. This clinic gave me the confidence to take the techniques learned and go out on the trails. Thank you for taking the time and having the patience to work with all of us and still making the clinic feel individualized. I look forward to attending more of your clinics and hitting the trails. Thank you for everything ladies!" Katie W., Henderson, NV (5/12/18) 

"Thank you for yesterday. It was a great learning experience  (there's simply no replacement for being out there on the bike-with GOOD information). I loved learning the correct way to do things. Priceless! Now all I have to do is translate it into practice and make it my own. Can't wait for the intermediate class in November."  Dru O., St. George, UT (5/12/18)

"Thank you again for an amazing day! You have successfully impacted my life for the better! Erica and Lynda are skilled, professional, supportive and definitely have a gift for bringing out the best in women. Can't wait to take the intermediate class!" Connie V., St. George, UT (5/12/18)

"Mountain biking does not come naturally for me. My husband has been trying to get me to try it for about 18 years. Now my children are doing it. So I decided it was time I learned. My husband knew about these clinics. So he signed me up. I am so glad he did. I just did the beginner clinic in St. George. I was nervous about doing it. Erica and Lynda were so kind and patient. They made me feel so comfortable. They started at the very beginning with simple skills. Which is exactly what I needed. I cannot believe how much I learned in one day. I had the best time and feel so much more confident about riding now. Every women who wants to learn to mountain bike should do this clinic. I loved it so much that I am going to do another one. And I can’t wait to get some of my friends to do it too! I cannot recommend this enough. Excellent coaches with an easy to learn approach." Tami B., Sandy, UT (5/12/18)

"It transformed my riding, my confidence and attitude towards this challenging sport. @ericatingey thank you for an incredible day! I put my skills to the test today and never felt better. This love/hate relationship (with mountain biking) is headed to love/love in no time!" Gretchen K., Park City, UT (4/28/18)

"There's a good chance this might have to be my new sport. Thank you Erica for teaching me so much this weekend!  Ann T., Layton, UT (4/28/18)

"Thanks for a great clinic. Feeling very confident in my  riding and looking forward to a great summer of riding!" Kim R. of Cottonwood, UT (4/28/18)

"Thank you so much.  I feel like I learned a lot about things I didn't even know I needed to do!  Thanks for the confidence boost & the skills to get better." Peregrine, Park City, UT (4/25/18)

"I had such an awesome time learning with you yesterday and meeting all the other inspirational women too.   I really am keen to have more coaching from you, Erica." Emma A. Christchurch, NZ (3/10/18)

“Had a humbling 1st place finish last week in the cycle cross race…catA…with one more race to go. Need you ladies to know that I am truly indebted to you both. Not one training ride goes by that I don’t think about all you’ve taught me.” Charity N. (11/17)

“Loved the clinic! I learned so much. We rode on Sunday and I can tell I am a better rider. My husband was like ‘wow you are descending a lot faster’. I felt confident and in control. I plan to provide more feedback as to what really helped me when I get time.” Lindsay (10/9/17)

"I'm telling you @ericatingey knows how to make a girl feel rad on a bike and removes the fear of learning new skills. FOR REALZIES THOUGH- if you want to learn how to ride a bike in the mountains, and you're a girl..... get to a clinic with @womeninthemountains like yesterday. (Not sponsored- I just really freaking love this program)." Shannon D.  of Farmington, UT(10/7/17)

“What an amazing Park City weekend. I was able to participate in a #womeninthemountains bike clinic. I learned so much! @ericatingey is an amazing coach. I rode the next day and my husband said "wow, you are descending a lot faster today!" I felt confident and in control.”  Lindy S. of Logan, UT (10/7/17)

"I can't wait to apply the skills you taught us. I already feel like a better rider mentally. I will definitely recommend your clinic to friends and I will be attending another one for sure in the future. It makes total sense for several reasons to attend the beginner clinic first as well!" Brandi C. (10/7/17)

"Thanks a million to the lovely  Erica Tingey for teaching me some skills long overdue!" Amy-Rose W. (10/7/17)

"You know how sometimes you feel old and like a one trick pony? Today I learned some new tricks with @ericatingey at one of her @womeninthemountains clinics! I'm excited to put the skills into practice, and felt the clinic was very worthwhile. It would have taken me a bajillion YouTube videos and lots of crashes to learn those skills to that level." Susan G. (10/7/17)

"After taking a few too many falls, I contacted Women in the Mountains for a private coaching session to help me regain confidence and develop a stronger understanding of how to prioritize my thinking on descents. I was thoroughly impressed with the thoughtfulness of the curriculum, and the manner in which it was presented demonstrated that Erica is an EXCELLENT coach - reading me and my tendencies and progressing / pushing me at the perfect rate. I highly recommend the half-day one-on-one format for anyone who is struggling or who just wants to know how to improve their technique. I have a renewed confidence since my session with Erica and I am enjoying riding several times per week. Thank you for a great session! I will be back !" Kristen L. (9/8/17)

"I want to thank you for your patience with me as a beginner and getting me off to the right start for riding. I truly appreciate all the input you gave, the encouragement offered, and the ease in which you managed the group. It was a great experience and a necessary one for me. I realized as fatigue sucked at me how many times I've encouraged my kids to try something new and outside their comfort level in a safe setting, while staying out of these encounters myself. (I recognize the hypocrisy...part of parenting?) This is what I needed to remind me an old dog can learn new tricks and even if I don't do necessarily well, the attempt was worth it. Better off for the experience! It will lead me to riding more, although likely on something less challenging so I don't get too frustrated (and I can take a kid or two)!" Lindy W. of Elko, NV (8/26/17)

"Fantastic time with Erica and Women in the Mountains. I got a mountain bike a couple of years ago and quickly learned that mountain biking is not the biking I remembered as a kid. Erica's amazing approach to learning basic skills and putting them to practice on an actual trail was educational and FUN. Doing this as an all women's clinic made it relaxing. Erica taught me so much and I would highly recommend to anyone. I look forward to doing another clinic next year. " Kathy L. (8/26/17)

""I ENJOYED EVERY SINGLE SECOND of learning how to ride a Mountain Bike. 🙋🏻😍🚵🏻‍♀️ What???!!! SERIOUSLY- I'm dying to get out and practice what I've learned. She is a mountain biking WIZARD who gets how to explain things so it makes sense. Being an incredible cyclist is a skill. Being an incredible teacher of how to cycle is a completely separate skill. @ericatingey has both skills and that made all the difference. I CANT WAIT TO RIDE A MOUNTAIN BIKE AGAIN 👈🏻👈🏻👈🏻 words I thought I'd never say. Thank you @womeninthemountains for changing my mind!!!!" Shannon D. (8/6/17)

"I just have to say that I had the absolute BEST time Saturday at the Mtb skills clinic!!! Erica is absolutely an amazing coach and I highly recommend Women in the Mountains to anyone who wants to learn about or improve their mountain biking skills! I can not say enough great and wonderful things about the clinic and Erica. Erica is so thoughtful, considerate, patient, kind, knowledgeable, skilled, humble, professional and the list goes on. Erica is so aware of the people she instructs and their specific needs and does everything she can to accommodate their personal learning styles and goals throughout the class. She provides a fun, positive and non-intimidating learning environment which allows for everyone to really be able to absorb and learn the various skills and techniques she teaches. I learned new skills and techniques like proper cornering and riding up curbs lol, and gained so much confidence about my riding ability that now I am ready to take my mountain biking to new levels and trails, thanks to Erica! I am very much looking forward to the next clinic I can take with Erica and the many more clinics and lessons that will follow! Erica, thank you for a great and amazing Saturday! You are definitely a great instructor and person and your passion for teaching as well as building and inspiring confidence in those you teach is so evident by and in everything that you do and say. Thanks again and I'm excited for a private lesson with you, clinic #2 etc!!! I'm a customer for life!" Cody R. (8/6/17)

“Thanks again for a truly wonderful morning! You are a great teacher - so patient, knowledgeable, encouraging, kind and fun!! I really appreciate all your advice and willingness to make the drive, especially on a super hot day.” Lisa H. (8/1/17)

"Thank you for a GREAT lesson.  I feel I have renewed confidence based on my new toolbox of skills!  You are an excellent coach.  I should know ;)" Kristen (6/24/2017)

"First and foremost, thank you again for the clinic yesterday! You and Lynda are absolutely amazing! I learned so much and appreciate that it built upon the skills you taught previously. I ride with confidence, flow, and have fun but most importantly, I ride more safely with the knowledge from your clinics and understand my better boundaries but most importantly, I know what I am capable of achieving. Women In the Mountains is top notch and highly recommended for any ladies, any age, who want to take the MTB skills to the next level.   P.S. It was awesome to ride behind you and watch your technique and lines. I think that's a powerful training tool in-and-of itself since I'm a visual see-then-do learner." Dee B. (6/10/17)

"Thanks again for a wonderful day. I thought the two of you together did an awesome job and will certainly let others know what a great resource we have in Utah. Got a few new thoughts on skills. It was great to see such a high level competitor/pro who is also a very good coach. That combination doesn’t always exist." Jo G. (6/10/17)

"Trying to relearn how to ride a mtn. bike so yesterday got to participate in a terrific clinic by Erica Tingey and Lynda Wallenfels. I learned so much from them, they are amazing coaches. Now I just have to spend time on the bike to see if I can incorporate all they taught me. They do such an amazing job working with each individual wherever their skill level is. Thanks for the encouragement and positive reinforcement. " Kai R. (6/10/17)

"We rode the day after your clinic and my riding felt a lot smoother already" Susi M. (6/10/17)

"I already have more confidence after learning the new skills from the Women in the Mountain clinic.  I think the most beneficial skills for me was proper body positioning, manuals, and learning to start on an incline.  Oh, and I'm very excited to practice and master my wheelie! Overall, I had a great time and you all are great coaches!  Thanks so much! " Nancy H. (5/13/17)

"HUGE shout out to Women in the Mountains, LW Coaching and Erica Tingey Pro Rider !! LOVE ❤️ these ladies! Cannot thank them enough for the WEALTH of skills taught...priceless my friends." Charity N. (5/13/17)

"Erica and Lynda are a great pair!  Both bring their years of cycling experience, love for the outdoors, and enthusiastic support for women in a way that leaves you feeling excited and empowered.  The clinic was a great!  It provides tools to work on efficiency in a safe and fun way.  Anyone interested in becoming a better mountain biker should strongly consider attending. " Natasha R. (1/23/17)

"This clinic was a perfect intro into the sport of mountain biking. Starting on flat, paved ground was such a relief and a perfect way to learn technical skills in a relatively risk-free environment. Everything was so thought out for the clinic - from the emails describing the day to the skill development to the emphasis on the mental side of biking (and life). I loved having multiple coaches on site to get more one-on-one instruction as well as multiple perspectives on different skills. Having only been mountain biking one other time, the clinic was exactly what I needed, with the perfect amount of information, encouragement and enthusiasm. I took the clinic with a friend and we went out biking the next couple days after the clinic and we couldn't believe how much we were able to use all the skills we learned! We were even able to encourage each other and give feedback based off what we learned in the clinic. Even more than all of this, I loved Erica's emphasis on a positive mindset and focusing on what is ahead of you, not the obstacles directly in front. I learned so much about mountain biking, but more importantly I got a much needed mental shift in my attitude towards life. Seriously, I cannot say enough about how this clinic was so helpful and encouraging. I am now absolutely stoked to continue learning and honing my skills at mountain biking!"  Lindsay M. (1/23/17)

"Two days after the clinic, I hit the trails and shocked my husband with what I was able to do and the total lack of fear with which I was able to do them. I didn't hesitate when I came to a rocky descent or a steep uphill climb because I knew exactly what to do to ride either one. The list of skills taught is short, but once you're on the trail, you have everything you need. I'm a completely different rider than I was before!" Kim L. (1/23/17)

"I've always been just a casual rider, just riding on the paved trails around town, but recently I've wanted to do more, specifically learn to mountain bike. I didn't know where to start and certainly did not have the confidence.  Women in the mountains  MTB clinic popped up on one of my social media feeds and I thought to myself, this is just what I need and I signed up!, It was perfect!  I learned so much about riding and myself...Yes I did go down that hill!  It was small but I did it!  I can't wait to get a real MTB and practice what I learned.  Thanks again to Erica, Lynda and Lisa for your patience with me. " Pam S. (1/23/17)

"Thank you so much for the incredible clinic and for sharing your knowledge with us! I'm excited to implement and improve upon the skills I learned as I hope to take MTB to the highest levels possible for me - but hope to attend more of your skill camps as I know I've only scratched the surface. Happy riding and keep dominating your racing careers!" Dee (11/19/16)

"Thank you so much for all that you do to get more women on bikes. Mountain biking has been a lifeline for me during the last couple of years and the skills that I've learned from both of you have really helped me get more enjoyment out of my time on the trails. " C (11/19/16)

"Awesome Clinic!  Would definitely do again.  Learned useful skills that with lots of practice will make me a better (and safer) rider"  DN (11/12/16)

"What an amazing experience!  Excellent information to really help improve mountain bike skills!  I would highly recommend any woman who is interested in , or already enjoys, mountain biking to take this clinic.  Thank you Erica and Lynda you two are amazing" Brookanne (11/12/16)

"Erica, I absolutely loved everything about the class. Not just bike skills, but attitude skills to go along with it. I learned so much and I am really excited to apply it all to my love of mountain biking. From proper position, placement of weight, to pedal and coaster wheelies and drops. I cannot say enough good about it. My only wish is that I could record it and watch it all over again. Thank you so much!" Virginia (11/12/16)

"You're awesome and your clinic was an absolute blast.  You and Lynda did an amazing job. I'm super excited to take the skills leaned and apply them on the dirt.  Thank you, thank you!!!" Shirley (11/12/16)

"Loved the clinic! For me, it took a week of practicing the "cues" that were taught, specifically to bend elbows, lower chest, butt out and push your weight through the bottom bracket. This has helped my confidence immensely while descending and made the downhill actually fun and not scary!" Carrie (8/6/16)

"Erica, you really are wonderful. It was a great day on the bike sessioning with a bunch of sanguine women! Thank you is not enough!" Moonbeam (8/6/16)

"Erica, thanks for such a great skills clinic. I love your teaching style it really fit me. You always explained the why behind the what and gave a great demonstration. I am totally excited to take all the skills you taught me and apply them. You had me doing things I thought I could not do. I now have more confidence.  Best of all you were very personable and sincerely interested in helping me to be the best I can be. I would recommend you to anyone". Kelly (8/1/16)

"Thanks for an awesome day. Lots of valuable info, tips, drills to build and update the skills! " Susi (6/10/16)