Thrills & Skills MTB Festival

Thrills and Skills is a premier mountain bike event based out of Kanab, UT. We are going to THRILL you with epic rides on our new trail systems. From techy climbs and steep, chunky descents to fast and flowy - we've got it all! Local riders will show you the way and even offer tips and tricks to help you build your SKILLS so you can shred the trails like a pro. 

Want to up your game further? Sometimes, you don’t know what your don’t know, other times you want to fix your frustrations. Our SKILLS clinics will have you conquering the trails like never before! We are offering FREE kids and beginners clinics, clinics that will address specific skill sets like wheelies, drops and jumps, and other clinics that cater to ability level. Each clinic is designed to help you master the trails with confidence.

Riding a bike evokes a sense of freedom. Mountain biking connects you to nature. Nature presents obstacles that challenge you to excel. Thrills and Skills MTB Festival wants to celebrate all of that and create a sense of community as we do. To that end, there will be lots of shenanigans offered including group rides, fun contests, family activities and yard games. Of course, no MTB festival is complete without live music, a beer garden, and good food.  If you don't have a bike, there are rental bikes available. If you are considering investing in a new bike, there will be bike manufacturers onsite offering opportunities to test ride their bikes. Additionally, there will be vendors displaying the latest bike and outdoor gear, eye-catching apparel, as well as outdoor adventure and health related booths. The festival will also have a Swap and Sell area where you can offer your unwanted bike and outdoor related gear. 

The Festival site will be the town's amenity-filled Jacob Hamblin Park where there is plenty of room for skills clinics, vendor booths, a beer garden, food trucks, contest area and live bands. Families will enjoy the splash pad, playground, and pump track/skate park built by American Ramp Company. Bike demos have quick access to two single track trails of varying difficulty levels. The park itself is nestled amid the stunning red rock cliffs on the north end of town. The tree canopy and green grass contrast beautifully.

Kanab is the perfect hub spot location for the festival. Tourists from around the world stay in Kanab to visit the 3 National Parks (Zion, Bryce, N Rim of Grand Canyon); 4 National Monuments (Grand Staircase, Vermillion Cliffs, Cedar Breaks and the newest, Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni); the Glen Canyon Natl Recreation area with Lake Powell, and numerous state parks, forest, and public lands all within an 80 mile drive. Kanab boasts 35+ eateries; tons of hotel lodging, vacation rentals and camping options; two grocery stores; a general merchandise store, an outdoor gear store and dozens of adorable gift shops. There are also numerous outdoor adventure tour companies that can take you hiking, canyoneering, off roading, kayaking, horseback riding and more!    

As a first year event, our goal is to lay a foundation for a long running event. Join us in creating something amazing as you ride Kane County Utah’s exciting new world-class single track, enjoy the beautiful weather, and gorgeous scenery. Thrills and Skills Mountain Bike Festival in Kanab, UT.