What is DIG deep?

Built from passion

Dig Deep is a Bellingham-based mountain bike guiding company made up of passionate mountain bikers with a decade of experience in the bicycle industry - from single-day and multi-day guiding, to bikes shops, to helping run bike races, to trail-building, to instruction, and more. Oh, and we did we mention we just love being on our bikes, cruising singletrack of any type, anywhere. There is truly nothing like it.

What do we believe?

We believe that guide companies carry the responsibility to tell the story of the land they are guiding in. We believe that tourism should be a vehicle to open our minds, and deepen our understanding of the world. We believe that the world would be a better place with more people of all kinds on bikes of all kinds. We believe that bikes are the best medium for experiencing a new place and connecting with the natural environment.

What makes us different?

We offer tours with a deep sense-of-place and connection to the region. This means our guides are selected for their deep knowledge of Western Washington, its history, ecology, and community - not just their riding abilities. Our multi-day tours will offer an experience of Cascadia and Puget Sound that provide something new to even some of your most seasoned locals. We believe a place as special as Northwest Washington deserves to be shared in all its glory. We view bikes as a way to travel in a new area with more intention, with a little adrenaline and endorphin bonus here and there.

Our Crew

North Bennett | Guide

I grew up riding bikes in Bellingham and still can't get enough! I've lived, worked, and ridden all across the western United States, but returned to Bellingham last spring to enjoy time on the trails and near the water. I love sharing this place with friends old and new, and am excited about all the kinds of riding on offer here. You can catch me seeking out breaks in the clouds, exploring trails that go whee!, and trying to buff up on local landscape history. 

Ian Rozner | Guide

My journey into the world of mountain biking began 15 years ago and has since become a way of life. I am passionate about building a supportive community where everyone feels welcome and feeds off each others energy to ride bikes and get outside. It was my deep love for the mountains and obsession with finding "the flow state" that led me to the world of mountain bike guiding in the first place and I hope to share that feeling with as many people as possible!

Ike Bancroft | Owner/Guide

Simply put - my happy place is on a bike, deep in the woods or desert! For 10 years I’ve been pursuing a way of life that maximizes time in the backcountry, and the ability to share that passion with others. I’ve been guiding mountain biking for 7 years, in 6 different states. What I love most about guiding is that it enables me to meet people from all walks of life and take them out onto my favorite trails - I never fail to learn something new from my clients, every single tour.

Thane Davis | Guide

Being born and raised in Kona, Hawai’i, I’ve always been enamored with the simple joys of playing in nature. From getting tossed around in the surf since I was a toddler, to hiking and camping in otherworldly environments, I’ve always loved and deeply respected all that is outside.

My very first mountain bike ride at Galbraith was on a clapped out hardtail from 2014, and something about riding a bicycle in the woods immediately got me hooked! After years doing my fair share of exploring Bellingham’s extensive trail networks, I’ve found a new love: showing you all what we have to offer!! From experiencing new trail environments to overcoming unique features, being a part of your first experiences in Whatcom County is truly a joy.