Review the options under Available Packages below. When booking, you can choose the following departure date.
September 14
What’s better than mountains, motorcycles, and rugged off-road terrain? How about mixing those with an immersive tour and professional training from two industry giants: Dusty Wessels (adventure riding instructor and Host of MOTOTREK) and Bill Dragoo (BMW-Certified Off-Road Instructor and 2010 GS Trophy U.S. team member).
West38Moto and D.A.R.T. (Dragoo Adventure Rider Training) have teamed up to bring you a professional off-road training immersion tour of five days, riding the rugged mountains and trails of Colorado and Utah. This unique immersion tour is intended for all levels of riders. The group will meet in Ouray, CO for the start of the event (exact meetup location shared upon booking). You will spend five days riding some of the best trails in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado and around Moab, UT!
Colorado: Adventure riding in Colorado delivers experiences sought after by riders worldwide. West38Moto’s roots are firmly planted in the Colorado backcountry, offering access to breathtaking views atop a multitude of 12,000+ foot mountain peaks. Due to heavy winter snowfall and summer monsoons, these majestic mountain passes are constantly evolving, ensuring that no two rides ever look quite the same.
Utah: From high desert mountains and prehistoric bluffs to dramatic river valleys and endless skies, Utah will overwhelm your senses with unforgettable sunsets and diverse riding opportunities. It offers some of the West’s most memorable adventures that can only be fully experienced by motorcycle.
What exactly do we mean by the Options Tour? We mean total flexibility! This structure is designed to let you customize your adventure every day:
Flexible Lodging: Don't want to tent camp? No problem. This tour offers the option to upgrade to nearby hotels, Airbnbs, or cabins.
Optional Routes: Want to take a more relaxed, scenic pace or tackle the hardest, most technical trails? Each morning, you can choose from a variety of expertly scouted routes to fit your skill level and mood.
This is a hub-and-spoke motorcycle tour. It is a travel format where riders stay at a single, comfortable base location—the "hub"—for the entire duration of the trip. Instead of packing up and moving to a new hotel every night (like a traditional linear tour), riders take a different daily "spoke" route out from the hub, exploring the best roads and scenic spots in the surrounding region before returning to the same base camp each evening. This structure eliminates the daily stress of packing and unpacking, allowing you to settle in, relax, and enjoy maximum saddle time on a variety of amazing roads, making it ideal for those who prefer convenience and a relaxed pace. Since we visit two of the most amazing riding areas in Colorado and Utah, we will have one transition day and two separate base camps, one in Ouray and one in Moab.
Prefer a comfortable bed over a tent? No problem! If camp lodging isn't your style, just let us know. We'll provide recommendations and assistance in booking alternative accommodations that fit your preference and budget, whether that's a simple hotel, a luxury stay, or a cozy Airbnb. With a wide variety of options available in these amazing towns, your choices aren't limited. Regardless of where you sleep, each morning starts at the main campground where the whole group meets for a communal breakfast and a detailed briefing of the day’s optional riding routes.
Before heading out, we'll all prepare a trail lunch at camp, making it easy to eat while enjoying the route. Once you decide what’s best for your day, you’ll head out with one of our expert guides and part of the group to enjoy a spectacular ride. After the ride concludes, you’re free to head back to your chosen lodging to relax and shower, or you can hang out at camp. Our evenings always end together at the hub with a group-included dinner and fireside chats under the stars.
Join us on this 5 day 6 night Colorado and Utah Adventure tour!
Tent camping is included in your registration.
All breakfast, lunch and dinner meals prepared in camp are included with registration.
Our team has been together operating expedition tours for over 10 years. We are here to support every rider and will do our best to make decisions to keep the group safe and have a blast doing it!
Our tours are an extension of our training and what better environment to learn in than the trail! Our instructors are also guides that will continue the learning and growth process.
Our support truck will carry all your gear and be available for rescue if needed.
We will send our specific route to all participants prior to tour launch.
You must have your own motorcycle. We do not rent motorcycles. We are happy to assist you with a recommendation to a local rental company.
We will assist you with alternative lodging reservations.
You must bring your own camping equipment.
Your tour begins on Sunday, September 13th, with a meetup after 3:00 PM at the Ouray KOA in Colorado, where we'll establish our first base camp through Tuesday.
For two full days (Monday and Tuesday), we'll ride the breathtaking "Million Dollar Highway" region, exploring the spectacular scenery around towns like Ouray, Telluride, and Silverton.
Wednesday serves as our scenic transition day. We'll ride portions of the famous Rim Rocker Trail as we make our way to Moab, Utah, where we'll set up our second base camp at the Moab KOA, staying there Wednesday through Friday.
The remainder of the tour (Thursday and Friday) will be spent riding some of the most sought-after and famous trails in and around Moab, UT.
Final Itinerary: The specific daily ride routes are subject to change based on weather and seasonal road closings. The exact itinerary will be provided upon booking.
Logistics: If you plan on trailering your bike, please let us know if you need assistance arranging storage for your truck or trailer while you are on the tour.
