Trail Tutors

09/04/2024

Getting back from a trip out to Copper Harbour, Michigan, situated on Michigan’s semi-remote, wonderfully unpopulated eastern tip Upper Peninsula. One of the most beautiful trips & one of the best overall trail experiences yet. This is the home base of Rock Solid Trail Contracting and the owner, Aaron Rogers. The place & the trails are a work of art, creating a vibe and well-rounded riding experience that’s out of this world. We had a chance to meet with Aaron on his stomping grounds, at the base of his latest design-build around Eagle Bluff. It was great to meet him, hear about plans for the future, challenges with expansion & gov barriers (same as Canada), and listen to his thoughts on a wholistic approach to the sustainable trails tourism experience. The man knows his stuff - a pleasure to connect with people who understand that trail design & building is a profession, not a hobby. Keep up the amazing work, Aaron & all the great people in and around Copper Harbour. We’ll be back!

08/09/2024

Fun project at Buffalo Pound Provincial Park! This unsung area has hugely desirable topography, fantastic amenities, and great wildlife viewing. Historic hand built xc trails mixed with some new, machine-built flow will help round out opportunities for all level of rider and leverage the type of topography and vistas on the developed side of the lake and site of a decommissioned ski hill. Can’t wait to go back!

06/16/2024

The women's cycling group is back up & running for the season! Bring a friend who's been on the fence. Info sharing, meet & greet, and slow roll ride to kick things off this year! See you there and if you can't make it, shoot me a DM for info!

04/30/2024

🌲🚴‍♂️ After an intensive application and screening process and a thankful sponsorship by Mr. Tony Boone, we're thrilled to announce that Trail Tutors Inc. is now one of only TEN Canadian companies that is an official member of the Professional Trail Builders Association (PTBA)! 🚴‍♀️🌲 Being part of PTBA means joining a community of passionate trail builders dedicated to excellence and sustainability in trail design, development, and construction.

It's not just about us – it's about a commitment to delivering exceptional trails that enrich communities and connect people with the great outdoors. PTBA membership aligns perfectly with our values of quality craftsmanship, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.

Join us on this journey as we continue to raise the bar for trail design and construction and the experts who work in the industry! Together with PTBA, we're shaping the future of trails and outdoor recreation, one project at a time. 🌲🚵‍♂️

04/09/2024

Contact [email protected] to register your spot! All kinds of pre-loved sporting and outdoor adventure gear welcome. Set up a station out of your truck, van, or car and shop around for something new to add to your collection!

04/04/2024

Are you looking for a new way to celebrate your child's birthday? We offer super-customized sleepover packages for all ages. Cozy cabins, bikes, hikes, personalized scavenger hunts, and coolers full of joy for around the toasty bonfire. Group rates on cabin bookings for a real (but comfortable) overnight adventure in the woods. Contact us for more information on special event packages at the Northgate Trailhead.

*overnight cabin occupancy required

03/15/2024

Thrilled to have been nominated this year! Congrats to all the other deserving nominees. Dauphin has a wonderful business community & it’s great to be a part of it all!

02/27/2024

Fat bike rentals, lessons, group rides and more until the season comes to a big, melty end! :) Give us a message if you are in need of rentals!

Northgate got a fresh 5-8cms last night and is getting a groom today to be set up for the week. Last week, our hard pack loops totaled 14km and there is a ton of off-trail snowshoeing to do along the whole system. Edwards and Crawford are in great shape for end-of-season skiing too! Cabins close for the season in April - so book your stay today!

Book your adventure today!

Microcabin availability direct links:

March 1 - 4
Cabin 1 > https://rb.gy/x60bqx
Cabin 3 > https://rb.gy/1tqd8i
Cabin 4 > https://rb.gy/4i3ivg

March 8 - 11
Cabin 1 > https://rb.gy/x60bqx
Cabin 2 > https://rb.gy/hmqd2h
Cabin 3 > https://rb.gy/1tqd8i

March 15 - 18
Cabin 2 > https://rb.gy/hmqd2h
Cabin 3 > https://rb.gy/1tqd8i
Cabin 5 > https://rb.gy/0e8yt3

March 22 - 24
Cabin 1 > https://rb.gy/x60bqx
Cabin 3 > https://rb.gy/1tqd8i
Cabin 4 > https://rb.gy/4i3ivg

Photo Credit: John Laterveer 📸

01/25/2024

Alex was able to ride around Northgate with (our) Manitoba’s Premier - Wab Kinew! Some other great, adventurous MLA’s & Ministers joined as well. Awesome to have leadership see what we have here at Northgate and enjoy themselves on fat bikes! (They were total naturals too!)

01/23/2024

The Wolf Moon and balmy temps will help us howl this Thursday! Join us for a relaxed, 5km stroll through the woods of Northgate! Showshoes are mandatory as we will be walking off the family trails. See you there!

12/28/2023

We had a pretty great year with tourism award nominations and now have some more exciting news to share!

After the recent announcement of their new, heavy hitting organizing team, featuring Alex Man, Expedition Canada has officially released their next big news. At the awards ceremony for World Championships in Expedition Africa, the announcement was made that Canada will be the host of the World Championships of Adventure Racing in 2025!

Congrats, Alex, on this impressive posting! Can't wait to see the course!

John was first introduced to AR in the early 2000's after witnessing the sport and following a local team that had competed in Eco Challenge Races. Embracing the physical challenge and as a true lover of adventure, from that moment on, he began competing locally in sprint to 24 & 36hr events and eve...

12/14/2023

Hi Folks! We're happy to share our winter adventure package details with you! Now offering 20% off package gift certificates when you select 2 or more options and purchase before January 1, 2024! Have any questions about rentals, lessons, or custom-built group experiences like our Glow in the Dark Night Rides? Shoot us a message!

12/10/2023

How about giving the gift of adventure this holiday season? Trail Tutors offers gift certificates with mix & match options to suit a variety of needs. Certified coaches, outfitted cabins, bike and snowshoe rentals, and guided experiences like our full moon group rides! Email us for quotes today! 20% off of any package booked before January 1!

11/20/2023

Friends from away were asking what the accommodations are like up at the Northgate Trailhead. Though we are phasing out of Air BnB due to high fees, we will still have the cabins listed as we phase out. Check them out here and remember - we do offer group rates!

Northgate Trails: Cabin 1

11/08/2023

It's been one heck of a year for us and we can't wait for the next loop on this small business roller coaster! Absolutely thrilled to see our name on the Tourism Industry Association of Canada's finalist trailer against some serious industry heavy hitters. You might call us the little (pedal-powered) engine that could!

11/06/2023

With all this ice on the road, we can't help but daydream about real winter.

11/04/2023

First fat bike of the year! Trails are fast & fun at the moment, but we can’t wait for the fluffy stuff!

10/27/2023

A feel good week!

10/23/2023

It's been a great season, but we're turning our thoughts to winter grooming now. Come on out for one more night before the new year! :)

10/12/2023

We'll be at Tale on the Trails this evening for a short, sweet, and unique storytelling event at NG!

10/03/2023

Out & about getting ready to host the Manitoba Physical Education Supervisors Association in and around Northgate. Rain or shine - let’s goooo!

10/02/2023

Trailin’ and Tutorin’!