The Camp Guide

 If you’ve already registered for camp and need one place to find out everything you need to know before your camper arrives at Milepost35, the Camp Guide is your go-to resource! Wondering about travel logistics? Packing list? Spending money? We’ve got you covered!

Travel Arrangements

Arriving and/or Departing by Car

Please arrive on campus between 12:00 PM and 4:00 pm on Sunday, the first day of your camp session.  Campers departing by car must be picked up between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm (between 9:00 am-11:00 am is ideal). There is no coaching on the arrival or departure days. On the arrival day there is check-in, camp tours, welcoming barbecue and camper orientation.

Please use Google Maps or any other form of space-age navigation to get specific instructions from where you’ll be driving from. The drop off/pick up address is:

MILEPOST 35

59550 E HWY 26

Sandy, OR 97055

Flying to Camp

We know that sending your child anywhere, let alone across the country or even the world can be a little scary. We have a long-standing airport protocol and rest assured, we know what we’re doing.

Flights Must Arrive and Depart PDX Between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Please book a flight into the Portland International Airport (PDX) on Sunday, the first day of your session, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.  Please book your departure flight out of PDX between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, the last day of your session. There is no coaching on the first or last days; they are designated travel days. Any flights on arrival day or departure day that are not between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. will be charged $100-$175 per camper, per trip, depending on the time of the flight. There is a 30 minute grace period for this window, i.e; if your flight is scheduled to depart at 7:30 a.m. we will not charge a fee. Please contact us directly if you are unable to book a flight in our requested window and we will discuss your flight options and pick-up/drop-off fees.

Youth and Adult Campers NOT Flying as Unaccompanied Minors

All campers not flying as UMs will be met outside the security gate by a camp staff member and will be assisted with their baggage and checked in for their camp shuttle near baggage claim #2. If a camper cannot locate a camp representative they should go to an airport paging telephone and page a “MILEPOST 35 Representative” to wherever the camper is standing. They can also call the office at 503.206.8520 

CAMPERS FLYING AS UNACCOMPANIED MINORS (UM)

Each airline has different age requirements and additional fees for flying unaccompanied minors. Campers flying under the status of an UM will be met at their gate by a We Are Camp, LLC staff member upon their arrival at PDX.

Name of the Person Picking up UMs at PDX: If at all possible, when the airline asks for the name of the person picking up your UM, please give the airline ‘A We Are Camp Representative’ and our phone number 503.206.8520. If they will not accept this, please give them the following names, airline dependent:

  • “Darcy Saint” - Alaska, Jet Blue, Frontier

  • “Luke Williams” - United, Southwest, Delta, Spirit.

One week before the start of your campers session we will be emailing you with the exact name of who will be meeting your child at the gate. After providing you with this information, it’s crucial that you update the information for the airline. If they need an address, it is 59550 US-26, Sandy, OR 97055.

Purchasing Tickets

Please look further into the airline of your choice as you get ready to purchase your ticket. Before purchasing your ticket, please be sure to visit the airline’s respective website for up-to-date unaccompanied minor information.  You may find that if your child requires an Unaccompanied Minor ticket, you may not be able to purchase your ticket via the internet.  Because each airline has different policies on booking UMs flights with layovers, last legs of the day, etc, booking on the internet may not be the best route.

For more airline specific in-depth unaccompanied minor information, please click on the airline.


Airline     UM Age Requirement

Air Canada - 11 and under

Alaska/Horizon Airlines - 12 and under

American Airlines - 14 and under

Delta Airlines - 14 and under

Frontier Airlines - Does not allow UMs (Under 15)

Hawaiian - 11 and under

JetBlue Airways - 14 and under

Southwest Airlines - 11 and under

Sun Country - Does not allow UMs (Under 14)

United - 14 and under

* Visit airline website for most up-to-date & accurate information

Departures

Please be sure to pay for your unaccompanied minor fees for both legs of your child’s trip.  In a lot of cases, airlines do not make this easy for you; making it easy to overlook paying for your returning UM Fee.  Please send your child with receipt of payment if at all possible to avoid double charges. If you are unable to pay the fee prior to your child’s camp, please arrange for your child to pay cash for his or her UM fee when they check-in at the airline counter on their departure day.  If this has not been arranged, we will cover any applicable fees the airline requires in order to obtain a boarding pass for your child.  Your credit card on file will be used to reimburse any fees covered by camp.

Camp staff members are at the Portland International Airport (PDX) from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on departure days.  Campers will be shuttled to the airport by our trained camp staff approximately three hours prior to their departure time. It takes about an hour to get to the airport and we schedule in some extra time for any unexpected delays. Upon arrival at PDX, campers will be met by camp staff to assist with luggage and airline check-in procedures. Unaccompanied minors will be escorted to their gate by a camp staff member.

Please note: Once checked in at the desk, campers NOT flying as unaccompanied minors will not be accompanied to their gate or supervised while waiting to board.

Baggage Fees

All airlines have different baggage policies. Please look into your airline’s baggage policies before your travel.

Flying with a Bike- To fly with a mountain bike you will need to partially disassemble the bike to fit it into a travel bag. Most airlines will charge oversized baggage fees for bike bags. Check out Dakine’s Bike Bag.

In the Event of Last Minute Changes or Emergencies

If for some reason a flight is delayed, cancelled, or if you miss your scheduled departure flight to Camp please contact the office (503.206.8520) as soon as possible with the updated arrival information including the new time of landing and flight number, if applicable.  If there are any changes to your child’s return flight information prior to take-off we will be contacting you directly with any updated information.

 

Packing List

Summer in Oregon is usually very sunny, dry, and warm. There can, however, be unexpected weather conditions at times. To make the most of your camp experience, we encourage you to be prepared, and to bring a variety of clothing for warm and cold weather. Packing lists are the same for both Day and Overnight campers (except for toiletries and bedding).

  • Full Suspension Bike

  • Goggles

  • Gloves

  • Helmet (Mandatory)

  • Bike Lock

  • Backpack/Hydration Pack with room to carry lunch

  • Refillable Water bottle(s)

  • Bike Shoes (optional)

  • Rain Jacket

  • Sunglasses

  • Sunscreen (at least SPF 30)

  • SPF Lip Balm

  • Face Mask/ Neck Tube

  • Several pairs of socks

  • Sweatshirts, long and short sleeve shirts

  • Sweats, Jeans, long pants

  • Skate Shoes/ Sneakers

  • Shorts

  • Swim Suit

  • Skateboard/ Helmet

  • Toiletries/Towel

  • Sleeping Bag/Blanket and Pillow

  • Go pro, Cell phone camera, Disposable camera, or other way to capture all the good times at camp to share with your friends and family!

  • Credit/ Debit card, or Camp Store Gift Card (we also take Apple Pay or Google Pay at the Camp Store)

F.A.Q: Does my camper have to bring their bike or can they demo/rent?

Yes require that campers bring their own bike. If this is not possible, you can rent one from a local shop.

 

DAY IN THE LIFE

6:45-8am Rise ‘n Shine

  • Counselors in each cabin wake you up to your favorite tunes and announce the daily activities and weather so you’re up to speed on everything that’s happening! Go grab breakfast with your cabin, pack a lunch, and get ready for the day!

8:10am Depart for daily trip

  • Load up in tricked-out camp vans and off you go! Check out some typical rides here.

9am-3pm Shred party!

  • Ride all day with your coaches. The PNW offers world-renowned MTB terrain, so expect to ride both lift- and pedal-access zones. Learn more in just one week of camp than a whole year riding on your own!

3:30pm Welcome back to campus, where the fun doesn’t end!

  • Ahh, free time! Relax in your cabin, join in on trampoline and bike clinics, pedal our brand-new MTB trails, skate the Concrete Jungle, get a snack, hang with new friends, or participate in tons of other activities. The options are endless!

5:30-7pm Dinner

  • Our kitchen staff serves up a different, delicious dinner every night, with plenty of healthy options that accommodates for all dietary needs and preferences.

7:30pm Activities and sponsored events

  • There are tons of activities going on each session! Race on the Dual Slalom Course, do some balance training, jump on the trampolines in B.O.B., play knockout, make a t-shirt, joust over the foam pit, ride on the dirt track, and more.

  • Our Signature Session™ Pros think up the craziest and funnest activities for campers to win tons of prizes: water balloon fights, doughnut-eating contests, mud races, DJ clinics and so much more. There are different activities each week!

9pm Courtyard campfire (grom curfew)

  • A true summer camp tradition. We’ll bring the s’mores.

10pm Back to your cabins

  • Time to head back to your cabin. You’ll need all the sleep you can get to gear up for the next day’s shredding!

10:30pm Lights out

Note: This is just to give you an idea of what to expect. Daily activities are planned depending on weather and most importantly, what the campers want to do. 

 

SUPERVISION™

  • Our SuperVision™ ratio for campers under 15 years-old is one experienced adult counselor for every eight campers.

  • For campers over 15, there is one experienced counselor for every 10 campers.

  • Campers are supervised on-hill by their coach, in their coaching group of 8 or less. Campers are not permitted to leave on-hill facilities without being accompanied by a staff member.

  • All camp lodging, facilities, and activities are supervised. Adult counselors live-in and provide around-the-clock supervision in cabins. When a cabin is unlocked and campers are permitted inside, a counselor is supervising the area.

 

SAFETY

YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY IS OUR #1 PRIORITY.

If you’re injured, you can’t ride.  With that in mind, safety in all aspects of our camp is fundamental to We Are Camp’s over 30 years of operating.

Staff

Each year the managers at Milepost 35 have hundreds of applicants to choose from when building their “perfect team”. All staff must pass stringent pre-employment background and drug screenings. When we say “all staff”, we mean everyone; from the cook preparing your child’s food, to the Executive Director. Once hired, all staff members must become CPR and First Aid, and USOC Safe Sport certified, as well as go through extensive staff training prior to the start of Camp. All staff are drug tested prior to camp starting with random drug testing throughout the summer.

Injuries

While injuries are inevitable in action sports and camp activites, our camp rules, protocols, and staff exist to enforce safety and mitigate injuries.  The percent of injuries which occur at camp is less than that the national average at bike areas in North America.  This is largely due to our coaching group structure. Campers spend their time in small coaching groups which are matched with their respective ability level.  All campers fill out an ability form before arriving to camp.  The information provided in the ability form is used to place campers into small coaching groups based on ability.  Milepost 35 coaches are prepared to coach their respective coaching groups’ ability level, as well as ensure campers are not attempting tricks and features beyond their ability.  As a parent, it is important that you do your best to help your child honestly fill out their abiltiy form to the best of your ability. In addition, campers are not let loose on on the trails without supervision.

Since kids often tune out lectures on safety, we like to tell them that if they get hurt they can’t bike anymore.  This line, repeated daily by our coaches, usually gets the young campers’ attention!

Medical

Milepost 35 employs a full-time Registered Nurse who is on-call 24 hours a day. In the event of an injury, our nurse will assess the situation and determine if outside care may be needed. In addition, we staff several full-time EMTs (emergency medical technicians).  In the event a camper must be transported to a medical facility, you will be notified as soon as practicable.

Camp Nurse

    RN Greg Kerwin
    Staff Member Since 2003
    Hometown: Marquette, MI
    RN since 1986
    Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Pediatric Life Support, Ski Patroller, named Ski Patroller of the Year for the State of Michigan in 2005

Helmets

All campers and staff are encouraged to wear helmets.  Campers under the age of 18 are required to wear helmets when Biking. All campers are required to wear helmets when skateboarding.

 

WANT TO STAY FOR MULTIPLE SESSIONS?

WHAT IF MY CAMPER WANTS TO STAY FOR MORE THAN ONE SUMMER SESSION?

No problem! A lot of Milepost 35 campers choose to stay for multiple Summer Sessions. Rest assured, we’ve got your camper covered! There is a short break between each summer session, but we don’t take a break from having FUN!

The Weekends are a chance to rest and have some fun before the next session. On Saturday, campers get off campus to go adventuring around Oregon, which can include: skate tours at all the North West skate parks, hiking through gorgeous Oregon trails, exploring, a trip to the coast, all the while still having time to do laundry (our counselors can help) and get any personal items they may need from the store.

Multi Session campers are supervised on campus, off campus, and overnight with a medic on call at all times.

 

SPENDING MONEY AT CAMP

Camp Outpost Gift Cards

A gift card for Camp Outpost™ may be bought online in your Active account prior to your arrival. This cuts down on the need to carry large amounts of cash at camp.

The Camp Outpost™ carries custom Milepost 35 t-shirts, sweatshirts, backpacks, spring gloves, hats, beanies, stickers, snacks and more.

The Staff Sale™

Each session Milepost 35’s staff and visiting pros sell their new and used gear at the legendary Staff Sale™. The Staff Sale is like a snowboard flea market deals on new and used goggles, clothes and accessories can all be found at this once-a-session event. Since this is a flea market setting with individuals selling their personal items, payment is via Venmo, PayPal, CashApp, etc., and all sales are final. In addition, the gear does not come with any warranties.

Personal Debit/Credit Cards

If campers have their own card they will be able to use it at The Camp Outpost. If you trust your child’s spending this is the best method for being equipped for any and all potential purchases at camp.

 

THE REGISTRATION FORMS

Your Registration Forms are located in your Active account!

Please Print off, Fill out, & UPLOAD back into your online account by May 15.

All of these forms are MANDATORY in order for you to come to camp! We need this information for your safety, so we can make sure you get in a great coaching group, cabin with your friends and to make sure you have THE MOST FUN while you are here!

Questions? Contact the HCSC Office at 503.206.8520 or email us at office@wearecamp.com

Sign into your Active Account here

*Don’t have access to a scanner? You can take a clear picture of each form and upload that instead! Super easy!

MY M35 ACCOUNT

ALREADY REGISTERED?

Log into your Active online account

Here is where you can upload your Travel Itinerary, Pay off your balance, purchase Gift Cards, and fill out your Ability!

Log in and start packing your bags for the Best Mountain Bike Camp in the world!

 

OUR CAMPUS

Wy’east Mountain Academy Campus – Welches, OR

Located a short ride from the mountain, Wy’ East Academy Campus in Welches, Oregon is tucked away snugly  at the base of Mount Hood. Cabins on campus are furnished and renovated, each sleeping 8-20 campers, and feature hardwood floors throughout. Each cabin on campus overlooks the courtyard, with tons of skate-able features, slack lines, tether ball, fire pits, and so much more.

Live-in Counselors

Responsible adult counselors live/stay in our Wy’ East Academy Campus Cabins. Can’t remember when dinner is? Don’t know what time dodgeball starts? Who are the Signature Session™ pros? They know the answer to everything (yes, everything). Your counselor is like your Mom/Dad/big brother/big sister/friend/mentor during your time at camp. Hand picked, and screened from hundreds of applicants, our counseling staff is the best in the business. Certified in First Aid and CPR, USOC Safe Sport, criminal background checked and drug tested. The chosen few who become Milepost 35 Counselors are an impressive bunch and we choose them because we know you’ll find them to be pretty darn like-able and helpful as well.