WELCOME TO OAKRIDGE
A thickly forested wonderland awaits. Descend for hours. HOURS PEOPLE! Not to say there isn't a crap-ton of climbing in your hours-long descents, but the stunning old growth forests, high alpine meadows bursting with wildflowers, and Cascadia vistas are worth it.
Lush forests, rivers teeming with fish and wildlife, and mountain ridges with breathtaking views - Oakridge is considered the mountain bike capital of the Northwest for good reason: the riding is stunning, the dirt epic, and the trails are almost endless with 350 miles of singletrack.
Located in the heart of the 1.8 million acre Willamette National Forest, Oakridge boasts a varied landscape of high mountains, narrow canyons, cascading streams, wooded slopes, and quiet icy blue lakes - all nestled in a blanket of beautiful Douglas Fir pines.
What to expect
Big days, fast descents, & rugged backcountry singletrack
Duration
3 Days, 2 Nights - camping!
Ability
Intermediate - Expert
Required Skill: Level 4 - Intermediate
Recommended Skill : 4+
Required Fitness : Level 3
Recommended Fitness: Level 4+
Full Suspension Carbon Specialized Demo Bike
Included!
Oakridge, Oregon
Thanks to our Roam Retreat partners
Itinerary
Subject to change based on conditions.
Day 1
Guests arrive to a huge lunch spread to enjoy while everyone gets bikes dialed. At midday we'll kickoff a weekend of with a shuttle up to Dead Mountain (not as scary as it sounds) for a crazy fun descent featuring a top section of flow trail and rugged old-school singletrack. We'll pop out on Salmon Creek for an optional extra credit ride to a beautiful waterfall before taking an (optional) pedal beck to camp. Enjoy a hot shower then get ready for a stunning dinner curated by Whole Foods ambassador Lentine Alexis.
Ride: 6-19 miles, 200-800 feet climbing.
Day 2
After a filling and delicious breakfast, we'll load into shuttles and head up to Oakridge's finest: Alpine Trail. Be ready for mega descents, a few big climbs, stunning vistas, techy switchbacks, an optional (crazy big) extra credit loop, & more descending. Lunch is trailside, with a well-deserved cool down in the North Fork of the Willamette. Once back at camp, we'll serve up a few Roam-a-Ritas while our pro mechanics lead an optional evening tech & gear clinic with dinner and campfire kumbaya to follow.
Ride: 9-24 miles, 1200-3900 feet climbing.
Day 3
By now you know the drill - amazing breakfast, big 'ol shuttle, & epic descent. We've got a number of options for our last day in Oakridge that our legs will self-select. Regardless of what trail we ride, be ready for wicked fun high alpine descent! Lunch will be served trailside, with plenty of leaders around to hit the trails afterward for round 2 should you feel the need to ride until your legs fall off. This is our final day together, so we'll pack up, hug it out, & send you home most likely grinning ear to ear.
Ride: TBD 5-16 mi 200-1600 ft climbing.
Trip Package Includes
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3 days of riding with professional trip leaders, with a 5:1 customer/guide ratio
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2 nights of camping (hot showers and van/rv spots)
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High-end Specialized demo bike (Stumpjumper or Enduro) with custom Industry Nine wheels and SRAM/Rock Shox components
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All meals included, from lunch on the first day through lunch on the last day
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All transportation during the trip, including shuttles
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Ride nutrition from nuun Hydration and SKRATCH Labs.
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Post-ride hydration including beer, wine, and spirits.
Not Included
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Flights or transportation to start of trip
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Travel insurance (we recommend World Nomads)
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Optional tipping of trip leaders
"I'm one of those women that doesn't really like women's events... until I attended a Roam Event. Bikes! Beer! Friends! The crew accommodated everyone's skill levels and fun-o-meters so that there was always something to do (or not, for the chillers) and no one had to censor themselves. I was truly impressed by the professionalism and attention to detail of the staff. This was an incredibly inclusive atmosphere where everyone could be themselves around the fire or on the trails. It was so much fun-- can't wait until next year."
- Lisa, Roam Retreat Participant
Trip Planning
High-end Specialized demo bikes with custom SRAM components and Industry Nine wheels are included in your trip package. As for packing, Sedona is located in a high desert climate. Temperatures can range from very warm to very cold, even on the same day! Be ready for both extremes on and off the trail.
Riding Gear
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Helmet
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Riding shoes (flats or clipless)
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Riding pack (1-2 liter hydration)
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2-3 sets of riding shorts/jerseys
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2-3 Padded shorts/chamois
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Riding layers (ie merino wool)
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1-2 pair gloves
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2-3 pair athletic socks
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Knee/elbow pads
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Rain jacket
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Light windbreaker
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Riding sunglasses
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Chamois cream
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Sunscreen
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Bug spray
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Fix-a-flat/emergency kit (recommended)
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*On trips with lift-access bike park days (Bend, Whitefish) we suggest bringing a full-face helmet, extra pads, & goggles or eyewear with full coverage.
Personal Gear
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Casual shoes
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1 puffy coat for post ride
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1 flannel
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2-3 casual shirts
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1 pair travel/comfy pants
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1 pair of casual shorts
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Undergarments
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Socks
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Swimsuit + travel towel
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1 beanie & 1 hat w/ sun visor
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Toiletries
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Wet wipes/hand sanitizer
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Personal medications
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Phone/electronics charging cords
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Portable battery charging unit
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Headlamp w/ spare batteries
