The Mind Mountain

The Mind Mountain We help Mountain Bikers gain confidence and have more fun via our lessons and courses in Squamish, BC

My name is Jake Johnstone and I created The Mind Mountain to combine my passions for Mountain Biking, Coaching, and Mindset. Originally from Australia, I was inspired by the laid-back mountain sports scene I experienced while working in New Zealand. This fueled my lifelong passion for adventure and spurred the move to BC in search of a bigger playground. As a self-confessed mountain sports addict, I enjoy personal exploration and growth through my riding. An ideal day for me starts with riding a ‘friendly’ climbing trail from my mountainside home, then descending a healthy mix of tech and flow.

Limited places available now. Link in bio to learn more and register your interest.
10/05/2026

Limited places available now. Link in bio to learn more and register your interest.

09/29/2026

New podcast out now 🎙️

In this episode, I sit down with Alex Ackerley, a passionate mountain biker and owner of MTB Strength Coach | Mountain Bike Fitness where he specializes in mountain bike performance, injury reduction, and longevity in the sport.

Listen as we explore:
✔️How to build a routine you’ll stick with, even in the middle of riding season
✔️Why full-range strength work can do more for mobility than stretching alone
✔️Training today to keep riding into your 70s
✔️The biggest myths about strength training for mountain biking

Find the link in bio or wherever you get your podcast.

Sounding familiar?The YouTube tutorials, the group clinics, the gear upgrades, and the same trails as two seasons ago, t...
09/24/2026

Sounding familiar?

The YouTube tutorials, the group clinics, the gear upgrades, and the same trails as two seasons ago, tensing up when it counts?

Here’s how we can help.

The Full Circle Coaching Program works on all four things that actually drive your experience on the bike: technical skills, mental strategies, physical capacity and bike setup.

From in depth one-on-one sessions, a full remote coaching suite with video feedback in between, to a community of riders working through the same challenges, and a custom progression plan built around you - we’ve helped many a rider conquer these challenges and more, and we’d love to help you too.

Nodded at a few? Link in bio to book a free call.

Our Full Circle Framework is built around the 4 essential pillars of setback-free MTB progression.Swipe to see each one,...
09/18/2026

Our Full Circle Framework is built around the 4 essential pillars of setback-free MTB progression.

Swipe to see each one, then head to the Full Circle Program page to learn how it all comes together. Link in Bio.

09/15/2026

Try using these simple cues next time you roll into the Toilet Bowl corner on Rupert 🤝 If you have the skills, sometimes it’s a matter of giving your brain some useful commands to focus on rather than leaving that space wide open for mental interference... aka doubt, fear, hesitation, don’t break, etc.

These are exactly the kind of trail features we’ve spent the summer helping our Full Circle riders conquer. That work actually started back in winter, with the remote mental skills component of the program.

If you’ve been wanting to take your mountain biking to the next level beyond any plateaus in progression, reach out today to find out more 🚵‍♀️

mtbcoach mindset

09/08/2026

Riding this well requires some solid body positioning, and braking technique - foundation skills - but even more than that, it requires the self trust to stay composed and do what you know.

📍 In N Out Burger, another Squamish classic.

Not quite there yet? Let’s put it on your list for next season. The time to start building is now.

09/04/2026

Getting ready to roll into Derby 🇦🇺

Exciting news: our Tasmania Coaching and Guiding webpage is up and running. Check it out via the coaching tab on our website.

See you on the trails!

August is coming to an end, and summer is flying by 🫣Good news is September's still wide open! That's a full month of pr...
08/25/2026

August is coming to an end, and summer is flying by 🫣
Good news is September's still wide open! That's a full month of prime riding season left before Kat and I pack up and head out to Tasmania. AND, some of the best trail conditions are in September with the cooler temps and grippy dirt.

If you've been meaning to book a lesson or finally sort out what's been holding your riding back, now's the window.

Head to the link in bio to book or shoot us a DM for more info. See you on the trails 🤘

This week, we want to shine a light on Chad. An absolute legend of a guy and recent graduate of our Full Circle Coaching...
08/20/2026

This week, we want to shine a light on Chad. An absolute legend of a guy and recent graduate of our Full Circle Coaching Program. Chad flew in from the East Coast a few weeks ago.

Five full days on the trails here in Squamish together. Jumps, drops, steeps, corners, and even manuals... But what made those five days so impactful was that we weren't starting from scratch. It was building on eight months of remote coaching, support, and groundwork we'd already laid out before he ever touched down here in BC.

A week after he got home, this is what he had to say:
"Jake. I am still buzzing from the trip. Truly an experience of a lifetime! You do such a great job! I am feeling so centred and balanced on the bike right now. Super fun!"

And the best part is, the adventure doesn't end here. Chad and I will continue to work together via our remote coaching platform, as he integrates these skills on his home trails 🤙

If you've been thinking about what a full year of mentorship could look like for you, whether you're local or not, get in touch to find out how Full Circle could work for you.

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