Summit Sisters MT Women's MTB Festival at Lake Como

Just imagine soaking in awe-inspiring lake and mountain views while camping, mountain biking, receiving skills coaching, indulging in catered dinners, and connecting with a group of amazing women— we've planned an incredible women's weekend of nature play at Lake Como in the Bitterroot National Forest. Situated just outside Darby, Montana, Lake Como is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful spots in Western Montana to spend a spring weekend at a women's mountain bike retreat.

Event Happenings:

Guided Trail Rides: Explore trails led by local guides, tailored for all skill levels from seasoned beginners who have at least one riding season under their belt to advanced riders. Check out our mountain biking skills riding survey to see where you fit.

Skills Clinics: Elevate your riding prowess with 2hr group skills sessions with our expert group of certified women coaches on Saturday and Sunday.

Catered Dinners: What’s better than coming off the trail with dinner made and waiting? We’ve got you covered for dinners on Friday and Saturday.

Giving Back: Engage in trail work with Bitterroot Backcountry Cyclists and learn more about trail advocacy from inspirational women in the sport.

Ways to Play: Enjoy morning yoga sessions with Aspen Leaf Yoga, campfire sing-alongs, dance parties, and time to explore and play on the lake on your favorite watercraft.

Community Bonding: Connect with fellow riders and campers, share stories, workshop limiting mindsets, and forge lifelong friendships amidst the calming beauty of western Montana.

Event Details:

Who: identifying women and non-binary people. No women under 16. No dogs. 

Date: Friday, May 10th through Sunday, May 12th 2024

Location: Three Sisters Group Campsite at Lake Como in the Bitterroot National Forest outside of Darby, MT.

Registration: We only have 45 spots available. Secure your spot now!

What’s included in the price: dinner Friday and Saturday nights, camping and permit, coaching, yoga, and dance party. A portion of the proceeds goes to: our event partner, MT Alpha Cycling who is dedicated to getting more identifying women, girls, and non-binary people on bikes, Bitterroot Backcountry Cyclists who help build and maintain trails at Lake Como, and MTB Missoula’s Youth Mountain Bike Library working to get underserved youth on mtn bikes and trails.

What’s not included in the price: breakfast, lunch, ride snacks, alcohol. You must bring your own camping supplies.

Cost: $300

Trails at Lake Como:

The local mountain bike advocacy club, Bitterroot Backcountry Cyclists has added trails to Lake Como to create an awesome network of 30+ miles trails. Most trails are marked as Blue so please be mindful of your riding ability and expectations when signing up for this event.