ADULT AYR ACADEMY
Why this Camp?
This isn’t a clinic—it’s a progression experience designed to change how you ride. Whether you’re dialing in jumps, mastering drops, or building flow on tech, our coaching team meets you where you are and helps you confidently tackle the features you’ve always wanted to ride.
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Progress Faster: Proven coaching system focused on skill breakthroughs
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Ride With the Best: Industry-leading coaches + guest pro riders
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Small Groups, Big Gains: 5 riders to a coach for personalized feedback on real trail features
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Full Highland Experience: Meals included, priority lift access, stay right on-site
Which Program is for me?
2-Day Camp – Coed – (Best for Beginner to Strong Intermediate Riders)
Our 2-Day camp is designed for riders who want to build confidence, sharpen foundational skills, and progress at a comfortable, focused pace. Whether you’re newer to lift-access riding or working toward consistent flow on green and blue terrain, this program gives you the instruction and support to level up quickly.
Across two full days, you’ll develop strong habits in body position, braking, cornering, and technical control, while getting introduced to jumps and drops in a structured environment. If you’re looking for a welcoming progression camp that prioritizes building technique and confidence, this is your best fit.
3-Day Camp – Coed – (Best for Intermediate to Expert Riders)
The 3-Day camp is built for riders who already feel comfortable on lift-access terrain and are ready to push into more advanced skills and features. This expanded format includes everything from our 2-Day program plus an additional full day of riding, coaching, and progression work that allows for deeper skill development and more time to apply new techniques on the mountain.
Ideal for riders seeking bigger breakthroughs, this camp focuses on advanced cornering techniques, higher-level jumps and drops, technical lines, and trail strategy on Highland’s more challenging terrain. If you’re hungry for progression and want a camp that will truly push your riding to the next level, the 3-Day experience is for you.
Women’s Only Camp
We are so excited to see an explosion of female riders on the mountain. To support this continued growth, we are offering a two-day Adult Ayr Academy for female riders. Our veteran female coaches will each work with a small group of riders, progressing their skills and introducing them to new terrain and trails at Highland.
Imagine the fun you will have when surrounded by a small group of new friends who share your interests, abilities, and goals. Women’s Adult Ayr Academy is where you can thrive among your peers.
Every session of Adult Ayr Academy starts with a focus on mountain bike core skills. Day one begins with introductions, bike checks, and riding positions. Building on a solid foundation, we’ll turn the focus towards skills including cornering techniques, wheel lifts, jumps, drops and more. If you want to learn how to hit some of Highland’s signature features, we will focus on the skill set needed to conquer them!
- Coed Ages 21+
- 3 meals a day included in camp price
- Priority park access
- Overnight accommodations available onsite — primitive camping with access to showers. Inquire via email
2026 SPECIAL SESSION
Adult Race Weekend
Racing Focus - Co-Ed | Ideal for Intermediate and Advanced DH Racers & Riders
Our three-day racing camp is designed for those looking to make ...
Adult Race Weekend
DAILY SCHEDULE
- 8:00am–9:00am | Check-in & breakfast
- 9:00am-10:00am | Meet your coaches, expectations & goals review, warmup
- 10:00am-12:30pm | Essential skills review, cornering instruction, and trail exploration
- 12:30pm-1:30pm | Lunch
- 1:30pm-5:00pm | Pumping, Drops & Jumping introduction plus progression laps
- 5:30pm–6:30pm | Dinner
- 8:00am–9:00am | Breakfast
- 9:00am-10:00am | Day 1 reflections, day 2 expectations & goals review, warmup
- 10:00am-12:30pm | Jumps & Drops progressions plus progression laps
- 12:30pm-1:30pm | Lunch
- 1:30pm-5:00pm | Expanded trail exploration & skills progression
- 5:30pm–6:30pm | Dinner
*Schedule subject to change based on weather and participants
2-Day Camps
RENTAL OPTIONS
- 3 DAY ENDURO RENTAL: $220
- 3 DAY DH UPGRADE RENTAL: $260
3-Day Camps
RENTAL OPTIONS
- 3 DAY ENDURO RENTAL: $330
- 3 DAY DH UPGRADE RENTAL: $390
AVAILABLE DISCOUNTS
ALL ADULT CAMPS: ENROLL BEFORE JANUARY 1 – $100 OFF |
2025 Season Pass Holder discount – must have a valid pass at the time of enrollment
3-Day – $45 off
2-Day – $30 off
Multi-Session discount – 10% off base price for every session after the first within the calendar year
Siblings & Parents discount – 5% off base price for your session if you have a sibling, parent or child already enrolled in Adult Ayr or our Summer Camps!
SESSION DATES
2026 Session Dates:
THREE DAY
May 1st – 3rd RACE WEEKEND
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Coaches & Guest Pros: Luca Cometti
May 29th – 31st
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Coaches & Guest Pros:
June 5th – 7th
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Coaches & Guest Pros:
August 28th – 30th
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Coaches & Guest Pros:
TWO DAY
May 23rd & 24th
Saturday & Sunday
Coaches:
June 13th & 14th – WOMEN’S WEEKEND
Saturday & Sunday
Coaches:
September 12th & 13th – WOMEN’S CAMP
Saturday & Sunday
Coaches: TBD
COACH SPOTLIGHT
Luca Cometti
Home Bike Park: Highland
Favorite Trail: Bonesaw to Jack Rabbit
Professional mountain-bike rider & filmmaker - Luca started out riding BMX, then moved into mountain biking early. Over time he developed into a competitive downhill (DH) and dual-slalom racer, and also began producing MTB-oriented video and film projects.
Favorite thing to do that's not mountain biking: Beyond racing, Luca has a passion for capturing MTB and travel through film and photography. Over time he shifted some focus away from pure racing toward creating video content and documenting riding adventures.
Andrew Driscoll
Hometown: Bow, NH
Home Bike Park: Highland
Favorite Trail: Bone Saw
Favorite thing to do that's not mountain biking: Golf
What you're most excited about this summer: I'm excited to share my love for the sport with the next generation of riders!
Kevin Owens
Hometown: Bedford, NH
Home Bike Park: Highland
Favorite Trail: Jack Rabbit Run - Maiden Voyage
Favorite thing to do that's not mountain biking: Freeride Skiing and Ski Coaching
What you're most excited about this summer: Seeing campers and staff make new friends, have new experiences and have fun!
Camden Starrick
Home Bike Park: Highland
Favorite Trail: HTC / Meadow's End
Favorite thing to do that's not mountain biking: Skiing
What you're most excited about this summer: HTC night sessions with everyone
Ben Tufford
Hometown: Franklin, NH
Home Bike Park: Highland
Favorite Trail: ODB/ODC, Lower Threshold
Favorite thing to do that's not mountain biking: Weekend escapes to fun places
What you're most excited about this summer: Watching young riders make huge progress on their bikes and connecting with new friends.
Justin Lagassey
Hometown: Plymouth, NH
Home Bike Park: Highland
Favorite Trail: Upper J-bar -> Wayne's World -> Black Forest
Favorite thing to do that's not mountain biking: Carving wooden climbing holds
What you're most excited about this summer: I am stoked to reconnect with my Highland family. As a member of the Rad Dad Club I'd like to spend as much of the summer as possible in the pump track and dirt jumping with my son. My next big adventure goal is to ride an e-bike into the stratosphere in a day - although there's some work to do on that project.





