Mountain Bike Operations Certificate
You are reading this because on some level you have been touched by mountain biking. Mountain Biking is the number one developing sport around the world and is bringing cycling back to the people as a way to recreate, work and commute but really to have fun! One of the conditions to having a sustainable sport is it's ability to educate and Capilano College in British Columbia is a facility that does just that.
The Mountain Bike Operations program is in it's second year and looking to move into the future offering a 1 year, 2 semester program that includes courses like; -event management -wilderness first aid -guiding -environmental stewardship -tourism -Sustainable trail building -Advanced trail building -Risk management
The course has a 90% hiring rate and organizations like Whistler, Rossland Trail Society, Hoots, Silverstar and Sun Peaks have taken advantage of these experienced students.
I instruct trail building courses with Mark from IMBA Canada and am surrounded by an incredible talent pool of instructors that create the foundation for the course.
Registration for the last 2 years has been moderate filling 70% capacity with little to no marketing, however the course needs some solid numbers in the immediate future if it is to be continued and sustainable, especially with the high level of committed instructors currently on staff.
Marketing is a tough gig for the school and each instructor has been asked for ideas on how to increase enrolment. My idea is to contact you, media, industry, builders, riders and friends to spread the word as best as you can, offer another education choice thru the medium you know best. I don't believe in free rides but I do think this program is a terrific story and I believe that this program will enhance our entire sport on so many profound levels.
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Caroline Depatie is the program originator and her contact information is below for your records and contact.
Caroline Depatie
Sunshine Coast Capilano College
CE Program Consultant
MtBO Program Manager
Tel.: 604.885.9310 (ext. 5906)
Fax.: 604. 885.9350
E-mail: cdepatie@capcollege.bc.ca
Thank you for your valued time, we have an opportunity, how will it be embraced?
Ride ON!
Jay Hoots
